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Marines

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Pfc. Victor Valco, student, Basic Security Guard Course 16-17, prepares to enter a room during room-clearing drills conducted at Munro Village Training Area aboard Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex in Chesapeake, Va., Oct. 17. Students conducted multiple runs through three unique structures to rehears proper clearing procedures they were taught during the course. (Official Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Pfc. Victor Valco, student, Basic Security Guard Course 16-17, prepares to enter a room during room-clearing drills conducted at Munro Village Training Area aboard Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex in Chesapeake, Va., Oct. 17. Students conducted multiple runs through three unique structures to rehears proper clearing procedures they were taught during the course. (Official Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Dorian Gardner

Marines from various units throughout the Hampton Roads area negotiate the obstacle course during their physical conditioning session aboard Camp Allen, in Norfolk, Va., Oct. 13, during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Course class. Along with the obstacle course, Marines participated in other exercises such as squad push-ups and crunches. (Official Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Marines from various units throughout the Hampton Roads area negotiate the obstacle course during their physical conditioning session aboard Camp Allen, in Norfolk, Va., Oct. 13, during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Course class. Along with the obstacle course, Marines participated in other exercises such as squad push-ups and crunches. (Official Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Dorian Gardner

Master Sgt. Nephtali Ricafrente, air traffic control operations specialist, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command Headquarters, fireman-carries Lance Cpl. Jordan Clark, Marine Air Ground Task Force planner, MARFORCOM, during the "maneuver under fire" event of the Combat Fitness Test at the Headquarters and Service Battalion building, Norfolk, Va., Oct. 11. The CFT is conducted annually and consists of three events designed to test a Marine's strength, muscular
endurance, and cardiovascular capabilities. (Official Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Master Sgt. Nephtali Ricafrente, air traffic control operations specialist, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command Headquarters, fireman-carries Lance Cpl. Jordan Clark, Marine Air Ground Task Force planner, MARFORCOM, during the "maneuver under fire" event of the Combat Fitness Test at the Headquarters and Service Battalion building, Norfolk, Va., Oct. 11. The CFT is conducted annually and consists of three events designed to test a Marine's strength, muscular endurance, and cardiovascular capabilities. (Official Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Gunery Sgt. Dorian Gardner

Marines with 5th Platoon, Charlie Co. Fleet Anti-terrorism, Security Team, Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment practice at an indoor training facility during a training exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico. Marines executed a military operations urban terrain and interior tactics field exercise at the Range Shoot House in order to enhance the platoon’s ability to fight in an urban environment. From August 8-17.

Marines with 5th Platoon, Charlie Co. Fleet Anti-terrorism, Security Team, Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment practice at an indoor training facility during a training exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico. Marines executed a military operations urban terrain and interior tactics field exercise at the Range Shoot House in order to enhance the platoon’s ability to fight in an urban environment. From August 8-17.

Photo by Chris Jones

U.S. Army Sgt. Arthur W. Hinkle, a flight engineer with Joint Task Force - Leeward Islands, watches from the back of a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter as the aircraft departs from the port of Roseau, Dominica, Oct. 3, 2017. The aircraft delivered rice and kitchen sets from the U.S. Agency of International Development for delivery to the community of Wotten Waven, Dominica. At the request of USAID, JTF-LI has deployed aircraft and service members to assist in delivering relief supplies to Dominica in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. The task force is a U.S. military unit composed of Marines, Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen, and represents U.S. Southern Command’s primary response to the hurricanes that have affected the eastern Caribbean.

U.S. Army Sgt. Arthur W. Hinkle, a flight engineer with Joint Task Force - Leeward Islands, watches from the back of a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter as the aircraft departs from the port of Roseau, Dominica, Oct. 3, 2017. The aircraft delivered rice and kitchen sets from the U.S. Agency of International Development for delivery to the community of Wotten Waven, Dominica. At the request of USAID, JTF-LI has deployed aircraft and service members to assist in delivering relief supplies to Dominica in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. The task force is a U.S. military unit composed of Marines, Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen, and represents U.S. Southern Command’s primary response to the hurricanes that have affected the eastern Caribbean.

Photo by Sgt. Melissa Martens

LtCol Christopher S. Benfield

LtCol Christopher S. Benfield

Photo by Combat Camera

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, unload emergency care items at the St. Thomas Cyril E. King Airport, U.S. Virgin Islands, Sept. 12, 2017. The 26th MEU worked jointly with Department of Defense services and Federal Emergency Management Agency staff to provide food, water, and other essential care items in support of Hurricane Irma relief efforts.

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, unload emergency care items at the St. Thomas Cyril E. King Airport, U.S. Virgin Islands, Sept. 12, 2017. The 26th MEU worked jointly with Department of Defense services and Federal Emergency Management Agency staff to provide food, water, and other essential care items in support of Hurricane Irma relief efforts.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Schneider

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, unload emergency care items at the St. Thomas Cyril E. King Airport, U.S. Virgin Islands, Sept. 12, 2017. The 26th MEU worked jointly with Department of Defense services and Federal Emergency Management Agency staff to provide food, water, and other essential care items in support of Hurricane Irma relief efforts.

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, unload emergency care items at the St. Thomas Cyril E. King Airport, U.S. Virgin Islands, Sept. 12, 2017. The 26th MEU worked jointly with Department of Defense services and Federal Emergency Management Agency staff to provide food, water, and other essential care items in support of Hurricane Irma relief efforts.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Schneider

Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 26, stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.. stage their packs on the dock at Naval Operations Base Norfolk as they prepare to load LHD-3, Aug. 30. The Marines and sailors of CLB 26 spent the day loading the ship with heavy equipment and other gear in order to provide relief support to Texas citizens who were impacted by Hurricane Harvey. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Master Sgt. Ryan O’Hare/Released)

Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 26, stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.. stage their packs on the dock at Naval Operations Base Norfolk as they prepare to load LHD-3, Aug. 30. The Marines and sailors of CLB 26 spent the day loading the ship with heavy equipment and other gear in order to provide relief support to Texas citizens who were impacted by Hurricane Harvey. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Master Sgt. Ryan O’Hare/Released)

Photo by Master Sgt. Ryan O'Hare

Sgt. Maj. Christopher Robinson, sergeant major, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, speaks with Marines preparing to depart on LHD-3 at Naval Operating Base Norfolk, Aug. 30. Marines and sailors from Combat Logistics Battalion 26, based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., are preparing to travel to Texas and provide relief support in response to Hurricane Harvey. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Master Sgt. Ryan O’Hare/Released)

Sgt. Maj. Christopher Robinson, sergeant major, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, speaks with Marines preparing to depart on LHD-3 at Naval Operating Base Norfolk, Aug. 30. Marines and sailors from Combat Logistics Battalion 26, based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., are preparing to travel to Texas and provide relief support in response to Hurricane Harvey. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Master Sgt. Ryan O’Hare/Released)

Photo by Master Sgt. Ryan O'Hare

Sgt. Maj. Eric Cayson, battalion sergeant major, Combat Logistics Battalion 26, organizes the staging area at the docks aboard Naval Operations Base Norfolk, Aug. 30. Marines and sailors of CLB 26 attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, based at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., in preparation to embark on LHD-3 in support of relief operations taking place in Houston, Texas, in response to Hurricane Harvey. (Marine Corps Photo by Master Sgt. Ryan O’Hare/Released)

Sgt. Maj. Eric Cayson, battalion sergeant major, Combat Logistics Battalion 26, organizes the staging area at the docks aboard Naval Operations Base Norfolk, Aug. 30. Marines and sailors of CLB 26 attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, based at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., in preparation to embark on LHD-3 in support of relief operations taking place in Houston, Texas, in response to Hurricane Harvey. (Marine Corps Photo by Master Sgt. Ryan O’Hare/Released)

Photo by Master Sgt. Ryan O'Hare

Lt. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, greets Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 26 as they prepare to embark on LHD-3 aboard Naval Operating Base Norfolk, Va., Aug. 30. Marines and sailors with CLB 26 have prepared to provide humanitarian support to the citizens of Texas who were impacted by Hurricane Harvey. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Master Sgt. Ryan O’Hare/Released)

Lt. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, greets Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 26 as they prepare to embark on LHD-3 aboard Naval Operating Base Norfolk, Va., Aug. 30. Marines and sailors with CLB 26 have prepared to provide humanitarian support to the citizens of Texas who were impacted by Hurricane Harvey. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Master Sgt. Ryan O’Hare/Released)

Photo by Master Sgt. Ryan O'Hare

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., load heavy equipment onto trailers at Camp Allen, Norfolk, Va., Aug. 30. The Marines are preparing to travel aboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) to assist with Hurricane Harvey relief efforts in Texas. (Official photo by MSgt Ryan O’Hare/Released)

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., load heavy equipment onto trailers at Camp Allen, Norfolk, Va., Aug. 30. The Marines are preparing to travel aboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) to assist with Hurricane Harvey relief efforts in Texas. (Official photo by MSgt Ryan O’Hare/Released)

Photo by Master Sgt. Ryan O'Hare

BELLE CHASSE, La. - Marines from Detachment A, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, prepare a Bell UH-1Y Venom for take off in support of Hurricane Harvey on Aug. 28, 2017 from Belle Chasse, La. The Marine Corps is America’s expeditionary total force in readiness that is always first to the fight, whether on the battlefield or national emergencies. Active duty and Reserve Marine are fully integrated to fight and win in any clime at any time.

BELLE CHASSE, La. - Marines from Detachment A, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, prepare a Bell UH-1Y Venom for take off in support of Hurricane Harvey on Aug. 28, 2017 from Belle Chasse, La. The Marine Corps is America’s expeditionary total force in readiness that is always first to the fight, whether on the battlefield or national emergencies. Active duty and Reserve Marine are fully integrated to fight and win in any clime at any time.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Melany Vasquez

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, conducts division tactical navigation training with VMGR-152 as part of unit-level training Evergreen at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, Aug. 18, 2017. Division tactical navigation training allows the squadrons’ aircraft to perform gear drops in close proximity to a single location, which enhances operational efficiency. Evergreen will serve as VMGR-152’s 2017 Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation through tri-lateral training with the U.S. Army 160th Special operations Aviation Regiment and U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Group to gain valuable insight on the most recent Operation Inherent Resolve assault-support tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Abrego)

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, conducts division tactical navigation training with VMGR-152 as part of unit-level training Evergreen at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, Aug. 18, 2017. Division tactical navigation training allows the squadrons’ aircraft to perform gear drops in close proximity to a single location, which enhances operational efficiency. Evergreen will serve as VMGR-152’s 2017 Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation through tri-lateral training with the U.S. Army 160th Special operations Aviation Regiment and U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Group to gain valuable insight on the most recent Operation Inherent Resolve assault-support tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Abrego)

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Abrego

(Right to left) Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, passes the unit colors to Lt. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis during a change of command ceremony at POW/MIA Field aboard Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Aug. 14. Lt. Gen. Wissler assumed command of MARFORCOM in December 2015. Lt. Gen. Brilakis most recently served as the Deputy Commandant of Manpower and Reserve Affairs at Headquarters Marine Corps , Washington D.C.

(Right to left) Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, passes the unit colors to Lt. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis during a change of command ceremony at POW/MIA Field aboard Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Aug. 14. Lt. Gen. Wissler assumed command of MARFORCOM in December 2015. Lt. Gen. Brilakis most recently served as the Deputy Commandant of Manpower and Reserve Affairs at Headquarters Marine Corps , Washington D.C.

Photo by Master Sgt. Ryan O'Hare

Cpl. Russell Evans, servers and services noncommissioned officer, Data and Communications, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, fireman carries Lance Cpl. Chad Mexile as they transition to the next exercise during MARFORCOM’s morning physical training session at Camp Allen, Norfolk, Va., July 13. This unit PT was focused on combat fitness with the Marines running multiple 880-meter sprints, ammo-can lifts, fireman carries, buddy drags, low and high crawls, and squad push-ups. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Logan Snyder/ Released)

Cpl. Russell Evans, servers and services noncommissioned officer, Data and Communications, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, fireman carries Lance Cpl. Chad Mexile as they transition to the next exercise during MARFORCOM’s morning physical training session at Camp Allen, Norfolk, Va., July 13. This unit PT was focused on combat fitness with the Marines running multiple 880-meter sprints, ammo-can lifts, fireman carries, buddy drags, low and high crawls, and squad push-ups. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Logan Snyder/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Logan Snyder

The Program Manager for Towed Artillery Systems (a joint Army/Marine Corps program led by the Corps) has been awarded the 2016 Secretary of Defense Performance Based Logistics System Level Award for its success implementing cost and time-saving strategies in support of Marine and Army artillery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by James Andrews)

The Program Manager for Towed Artillery Systems (a joint Army/Marine Corps program led by the Corps) has been awarded the 2016 Secretary of Defense Performance Based Logistics System Level Award for its success implementing cost and time-saving strategies in support of Marine and Army artillery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by James Andrews)

Photo by James Andrews

Capt. Samuel Modica, company commander, Headquarters and Service Co., Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, launches a medicine ball during the kneeling powerball throw event of the High Intensity Tactical Training preliminary competition at Captain Slade Cutter Park, Norfolk, Va., June 28. The competition is an annual event in which Marines compete in their area for a shot at competing in San Diego at the national competition.(Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Logan Snyder/ Released)

Capt. Samuel Modica, company commander, Headquarters and Service Co., Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, launches a medicine ball during the kneeling powerball throw event of the High Intensity Tactical Training preliminary competition at Captain Slade Cutter Park, Norfolk, Va., June 28. The competition is an annual event in which Marines compete in their area for a shot at competing in San Diego at the national competition.(Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Logan Snyder/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Logan Snyder

Staff Sgt. William Hobson, operations chief, G-1, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, sprints through the L-shaped, cone drill as part of the High Intensity Tactical Training preliminary competition at Captain Slade Cutter Park, Norfolk, Va., June 28. The competition is an annual event in which Marines compete for a shot at competing in San Diego at the national competition. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Logan Snyder/ Released)

Staff Sgt. William Hobson, operations chief, G-1, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, sprints through the L-shaped, cone drill as part of the High Intensity Tactical Training preliminary competition at Captain Slade Cutter Park, Norfolk, Va., June 28. The competition is an annual event in which Marines compete for a shot at competing in San Diego at the national competition. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Logan Snyder/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Logan Snyder