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NORFOLK, Va. (Mar. 24, 2014) - Colonel Paul Ryan, commanding officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, speaks with lance corporals attending the Lance Corporals Leadership and Ethics Seminar Mar. 24. Lance corporals from the Hampton Roads converged at MARFORCOM for the opportunity to take part in the beta test phase of the program. MARFORCOM was the fourth iteration of the beta test for the seminar.

NORFOLK, Va. (Mar. 24, 2014) - Colonel Paul Ryan, commanding officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, speaks with lance corporals attending the Lance Corporals Leadership and Ethics Seminar Mar. 24. Lance corporals from the Hampton Roads converged at MARFORCOM for the opportunity to take part in the beta test phase of the program. MARFORCOM was the fourth iteration of the beta test for the seminar.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Scott McAdam

NORFOLK, Va. ( Mar. 24, 2014) - Commander Michael Sneath, chaplain, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, addresses a group of lance corporals during the introduction brief of the Lance Corporals Leadership and Ethics Seminar March 24. During the seminar, the lance corporals discussed topics ranging from foundational leadership to societal concerns. The program is currently scheduled to go live in June 2014.

NORFOLK, Va. ( Mar. 24, 2014) - Commander Michael Sneath, chaplain, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, addresses a group of lance corporals during the introduction brief of the Lance Corporals Leadership and Ethics Seminar March 24. During the seminar, the lance corporals discussed topics ranging from foundational leadership to societal concerns. The program is currently scheduled to go live in June 2014.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Scott McAdam

Two Senegalese Commandos sight in on a target as Cpl. Justin Schweig, a Marine with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 14.1, observes during a live-fire range. A team of U.S. Marines trained and advised their counterparts from the Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos in Senegal during February in support of U.S. Marine Forces Europe and Africa and U.S. Africa Command’s mission to assist partner nations in addressing their security challenges.

Two Senegalese Commandos sight in on a target as Cpl. Justin Schweig, a Marine with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 14.1, observes during a live-fire range. A team of U.S. Marines trained and advised their counterparts from the Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos in Senegal during February in support of U.S. Marine Forces Europe and Africa and U.S. Africa Command’s mission to assist partner nations in addressing their security challenges.

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US Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stand in formation at the commissioning ceremony for USS Somerset (LPD 25) at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, Pa., March 1, 2014. USS Somerset is the newest San Antonio class amphibious transport ship and it was named to honor the passengers of United Airlines Flight 93 that crashed in Somerset County on September 11, 2001.

US Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, stand in formation at the commissioning ceremony for USS Somerset (LPD 25) at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, Pa., March 1, 2014. USS Somerset is the newest San Antonio class amphibious transport ship and it was named to honor the passengers of United Airlines Flight 93 that crashed in Somerset County on September 11, 2001.

Photo by Cpl. William Kresse

Sgt Peter Charboneau, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command rappels down the tower aboard Joint Expeditionary Base East on 21 February 2014. The Marines of Headquarters and Service Battalion participated in this fast roping and rappelling exercise to hone skills that necessary to maintaining combat readiness and are in keeping with Marine Corps traditions.

Sgt Peter Charboneau, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command rappels down the tower aboard Joint Expeditionary Base East on 21 February 2014. The Marines of Headquarters and Service Battalion participated in this fast roping and rappelling exercise to hone skills that necessary to maintaining combat readiness and are in keeping with Marine Corps traditions.

Photo by Steve Kotecki

Master Gunnery Sergeant (retired) Jimmy Hargove of the Montford Point Marines Association looks over one of the displays at the dedication ceremony for the new Montford Point Marines Memorial wall at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit aboard Naval Air Station Oceana, Va 21 February, 2014. The memorial wall is dedicated to the service of the Montford Point Marines who in 1941 were the first African Americans to join the U.S. Marine Corps.

Master Gunnery Sergeant (retired) Jimmy Hargove of the Montford Point Marines Association looks over one of the displays at the dedication ceremony for the new Montford Point Marines Memorial wall at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit aboard Naval Air Station Oceana, Va 21 February, 2014. The memorial wall is dedicated to the service of the Montford Point Marines who in 1941 were the first African Americans to join the U.S. Marine Corps.

Photo by Steve Kotecki

Lt. Gen. Richard T. Tryon, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command commander, presides over the funeral of retired Marine Brig. Gen. Vincente T. Blaz at Arlington National Cemetery on Feb. 25, 2014. Blaz retired from the Corps in 1980 and went on to serve as Guam's non-voting delegate in the U.S. House of Representative(photo by Lance Cpl. Dan Hosack). For the story, visit http://www.dvidshub.net/news/121146/guam-native-marine-brigadier-general-laid-rest.

Lt. Gen. Richard T. Tryon, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command commander, presides over the funeral of retired Marine Brig. Gen. Vincente T. Blaz at Arlington National Cemetery on Feb. 25, 2014. Blaz retired from the Corps in 1980 and went on to serve as Guam's non-voting delegate in the U.S. House of Representative(photo by Lance Cpl. Dan Hosack). For the story, visit http://www.dvidshub.net/news/121146/guam-native-marine-brigadier-general-laid-rest.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dan Hosack

Promoted and awarded Marines salute the Headquarters and Service Battalion commanding officer during a U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command formation Feb. 3, 2014. Visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/marforcom/sets/72157640472653764/ for additional photos.

Promoted and awarded Marines salute the Headquarters and Service Battalion commanding officer during a U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command formation Feb. 3, 2014. Visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/marforcom/sets/72157640472653764/ for additional photos.

Photo by Steve Kotecki

The U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command color guard presents colors Jan. 22, 2014 during Old Dominion University’s (ODU) “Military Appreciation Night” basketball game between the ODU Lady Monarchs and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Blazers. Visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/marforcom/sets/72157640080508245/ for additional photos.

The U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command color guard presents colors Jan. 22, 2014 during Old Dominion University’s (ODU) “Military Appreciation Night” basketball game between the ODU Lady Monarchs and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Blazers. Visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/marforcom/sets/72157640080508245/ for additional photos.

Photo by Steve Kotecki

Gunnery Sgt. Devon M. Smith stands with his family after he and they were honored during his retirement ceremony at U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command on Jan. 31, 2014. Smith faithfully served on active duty for 21 years. Visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/marforcom/sets/72157640354007146/ for additional photos.

Gunnery Sgt. Devon M. Smith stands with his family after he and they were honored during his retirement ceremony at U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command on Jan. 31, 2014. Smith faithfully served on active duty for 21 years. Visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/marforcom/sets/72157640354007146/ for additional photos.

Photo by Steve Kotecki

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Photo by Steve Kotecki

YORKTOWN, Va. (December 18, 2013) -- A ceremonial ground breaking was held Dec. 18 at Naval Weapons Station (WPNSTA) Yorktown to kick off the first phase of a military construction project to build new facilities for Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (MCSFR) at the installation. The new construction includes a regimental headquarters, bachelor enlisted quarters, motor transport facility, supply facility and armory. The project is part of a three-phase consolidation of MCSFR, bringing more than 1,000 additional Marines to WPNSTA Yorktown. Participating in the ground breaking, from left to right, are John Lipp from Archer Western Contractors; Navy Capt. Charlie Willmore, operations officer, Navy Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Mid-Atlantic; Lt. Gen. Richard Tryon, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command; Col. James Bright, MCSFR commanding officer; Navy Capt. Lowell Crow, WPNSTA Yorktown commanding officer; and Mark Hourigan from Hourigan Construction. All three phases of the construction project are slated to be completed by 2018/2019. (USMC photo by Steve Kotecki)

YORKTOWN, Va. (December 18, 2013) -- A ceremonial ground breaking was held Dec. 18 at Naval Weapons Station (WPNSTA) Yorktown to kick off the first phase of a military construction project to build new facilities for Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (MCSFR) at the installation. The new construction includes a regimental headquarters, bachelor enlisted quarters, motor transport facility, supply facility and armory. The project is part of a three-phase consolidation of MCSFR, bringing more than 1,000 additional Marines to WPNSTA Yorktown. Participating in the ground breaking, from left to right, are John Lipp from Archer Western Contractors; Navy Capt. Charlie Willmore, operations officer, Navy Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Mid-Atlantic; Lt. Gen. Richard Tryon, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command; Col. James Bright, MCSFR commanding officer; Navy Capt. Lowell Crow, WPNSTA Yorktown commanding officer; and Mark Hourigan from Hourigan Construction. All three phases of the construction project are slated to be completed by 2018/2019. (USMC photo by Steve Kotecki)

Photo by Steve Kotecki

USS NEW YORK - Two MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft land aboard USS New York on Dec. 5, 2013, while the ship heads to its new home port, Jacksonville, Fla. Visit the following link to read the story about the home port change: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/117821/uss-new-york-changes-home-ports.

USS NEW YORK - Two MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft land aboard USS New York on Dec. 5, 2013, while the ship heads to its new home port, Jacksonville, Fla. Visit the following link to read the story about the home port change: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/117821/uss-new-york-changes-home-ports.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Dye

USS NEW YORK - Marines and Sailors pay tribute to 20 Marines and Sailors during a burial-at-sea ceremony aboard USS New York on Dec. 5, 2013, as the ship heads to its new home port, Jacksonville, Fla. Among those honored, some served as far back as World War II and others as recently as the Global War on Terrorism. Visit the following link to read the story about the home port change: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/117821/uss-new-york-changes-home-ports.

USS NEW YORK - Marines and Sailors pay tribute to 20 Marines and Sailors during a burial-at-sea ceremony aboard USS New York on Dec. 5, 2013, as the ship heads to its new home port, Jacksonville, Fla. Among those honored, some served as far back as World War II and others as recently as the Global War on Terrorism. Visit the following link to read the story about the home port change: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/117821/uss-new-york-changes-home-ports.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Dye

USS NEW YORK - Marines and Sailors pay tribute to 20 Marines and Sailors during a burial-at-sea ceremony on Dec. 5, 2013, aboard USS New York as it heads to its new homeport, Jacksonville, Fla. Among those honored, some served as far back as World War II and as recent as the Global War on Terrorism. Read the story at the following link: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/117821/uss-new-york-changes-home-ports.

USS NEW YORK - Marines and Sailors pay tribute to 20 Marines and Sailors during a burial-at-sea ceremony on Dec. 5, 2013, aboard USS New York as it heads to its new homeport, Jacksonville, Fla. Among those honored, some served as far back as World War II and as recent as the Global War on Terrorism. Read the story at the following link: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/117821/uss-new-york-changes-home-ports.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Dye

Yorktown, Va. (Dec. 3, 2013) - Maj. David McCombs, a staff ride action officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, shows and explains the gear sharpshooters and infantrymen would have used at the siege of Yorktown to the Marines and Sailors of MARFORCOM. Because McCombs is a Revolutionary War reenactor, he was able to dress up as a sharpshooter and show the Marines what they would have looked like, and why.

Yorktown, Va. (Dec. 3, 2013) - Maj. David McCombs, a staff ride action officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, shows and explains the gear sharpshooters and infantrymen would have used at the siege of Yorktown to the Marines and Sailors of MARFORCOM. Because McCombs is a Revolutionary War reenactor, he was able to dress up as a sharpshooter and show the Marines what they would have looked like, and why.

Photo by Sgt. Scott McAdam

NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 22, 2013) - Pfc. William Zuniga, an administrative clerk with Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, accepts a trophy from Col. Paul Ryan, commanding officer, HQSVBN, Nov. 22. Marine Corps Community Services, Camp Allen hosted the annual Hampton Roads Regional Field Meet at Captain Slade Cutter Athletic Park. Marines from units all over Hampton Roads were invited to attend and compete. This year, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST), Company C, took first place, followed by Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command and I&I Staff Hampton Roads. Throughout the day, the Marines participated in various competitions and ate barbecue.

NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 22, 2013) - Pfc. William Zuniga, an administrative clerk with Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, accepts a trophy from Col. Paul Ryan, commanding officer, HQSVBN, Nov. 22. Marine Corps Community Services, Camp Allen hosted the annual Hampton Roads Regional Field Meet at Captain Slade Cutter Athletic Park. Marines from units all over Hampton Roads were invited to attend and compete. This year, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST), Company C, took first place, followed by Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command and I&I Staff Hampton Roads. Throughout the day, the Marines participated in various competitions and ate barbecue.

Photo by Sgt. Scott McAdam

NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 15, 2013) – Col. Paul Ryan, commanding officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, and Ken Boyer, business operations director for Marine Corps Community Services, re-open the new Elmore Marine Corps Exchange during a ribbon cutting ceremony Nov. 15. On the day of the re-open, the exchange gave away prizes and hosted Hampton Roads area Montford Point Marines, who spoke with and signed autographs for Marines and Sailors. The exchange re-opened after undergoing months of renovations.

NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 15, 2013) – Col. Paul Ryan, commanding officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, and Ken Boyer, business operations director for Marine Corps Community Services, re-open the new Elmore Marine Corps Exchange during a ribbon cutting ceremony Nov. 15. On the day of the re-open, the exchange gave away prizes and hosted Hampton Roads area Montford Point Marines, who spoke with and signed autographs for Marines and Sailors. The exchange re-opened after undergoing months of renovations.

Photo by Steve Kotecki

NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 15, 2013) - Mr. Jimmy Hargrove, an original Montford Point Marine from Virginia Beach, speaks with Brig. Gen. David W. Coffman, Deputy Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, at the Elmore Marine Corps Exchange, Nov. 15. The MCX invited the Montford Point Marines to their grand re-opening to sign autographs and speak with Marines about their experience in the Marine Corps.

NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 15, 2013) - Mr. Jimmy Hargrove, an original Montford Point Marine from Virginia Beach, speaks with Brig. Gen. David W. Coffman, Deputy Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, at the Elmore Marine Corps Exchange, Nov. 15. The MCX invited the Montford Point Marines to their grand re-opening to sign autographs and speak with Marines about their experience in the Marine Corps.

Photo by Sgt. Scott McAdam

NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 15, 2013) - William Brown, an original Montford Point Marine from Chesapeake, speaks with Brig. Gen. David W. Coffman, Deputy Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, at the Elmore Marine Corps Exchange, Nov. 15. The MCX invited the Montford Point Marines to their grand re-opening to sign autographs and speak with Marines about their experience in the Marine Corps.

NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 15, 2013) - William Brown, an original Montford Point Marine from Chesapeake, speaks with Brig. Gen. David W. Coffman, Deputy Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, at the Elmore Marine Corps Exchange, Nov. 15. The MCX invited the Montford Point Marines to their grand re-opening to sign autographs and speak with Marines about their experience in the Marine Corps.

Photo by Sgt. Scott McAdam