RMPEWC6N–U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Ramih B. Eltaher, a heavy equipment operator with III Marine Headquarters Group uses a pickaxe to make a trench during Command Post Exercise (CPX) 16 on Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 30, 2016. CPX 16 is conducted to improve the III MEF's capabilities in intelligence and logistic operations, future planning, and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Juan Bustos/ Released)
RMPEWC7B–U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Sed J. Fitzpatrick, a vehicle operator with III Marine Headquarters Group exits a heavy armored vehicle during Command Post Exercise (CPX) 16 on Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 30, 2016. CPX 16 is conducted to improve the III MEF's capabilities in intelligence and logistic operations, future planning, and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Juan Bustos/ Released)
RMPEWC6M–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachariah M. Harris, a radio operator with 7th Communication battalion ensures that connections are steady during Command Post Exercise (CPX) 16 on Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 30, 2016. CPX 16 is conducted to improve the III MEF's capabilities in intelligence and logistic operations, future planning, and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Juan Bustos/ Released)
RMPEWC6T–U.S. Marines with III Marine Headquarters Group use various tools to create a trench during Command Post Exercise (CPX) 16 on Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 30, 2016. CPX 16 is conducted to improve the III MEF's capabilities in intelligence and logistic operations, future planning, and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Juan Bustos/ Released)
RMPEWC79–U.S. Marines with III Marine Headquarters Group grab their food and drinks during Command Post Exercise (CPX) 16 on Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 30, 2016. CPX 16 is conducted to improve the III MEF's capabilities in intelligence and logistic operations, future planning, and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Juan Bustos/ Released)
RMPEWC7A–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Misael Miranda, an assistant driver with III Marine Headquarters Group stands in front of a heavy armored vehicle during Command Post Exercise (CPX) 16 on Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 30, 2016. CPX 16 is conducted to improve the III MEF's capabilities in intelligence and logistic operations, future planning, and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Juan Bustos/ Released)
RMPEWC63–A U.S. Marine with III Marine Headquarters Group draws his weapon from the Armory prior to Command Post Exercise (CPX) 16 on Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 30, 2016. CPX 16 is conducted to improve the III MEF's capabilities in intelligence and logistic operations, future planning, and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Juan Bustos/ Released)
RMPEWC69–U.S. Marines with 7th Communication battalion work on establishing communication during Command Post Exercise (CPX) 16 on Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 30, 2016. CPX 16 is conducted to improve the III MEF's capabilities in intelligence and logistic operations, future planning, and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Juan Bustos/ Released)
RMPE5M8T–I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group welcomes Lisa Eley as the new Military and Family Life Counselor. The MFLC provides free, confidential counseling for Marines, Sailors and their families. Communication is one of many skills that Marines, Sailors and their families can receive guidance on through the program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caitlin Bevel)
RMPEGFM1–Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company set up communications and prepare to provide joint tactical air control for Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, and Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 12, 2015. Marines with 2nd ANGLICO conduct exercises involving close air support at least once a month in order to maintain combat readiness and excellence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Erick Galera/Released)
RMPEGFMK–A Marine with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company marks the targets for the aviation assets to hit during the close air support aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 12, 2015. Marines with 2nd ANGLICO conduct exercises involving close air support at least once a month in order to maintain combat readiness and excellence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Erick Galera/Released)
RMPEGFM4–Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company look up at the aviation assets they are coordinating with, including Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, and Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 12, 2015. Marines with 2nd ANGLICO conduct exercises involving close air support at least once a month in order to maintain combat readiness and excellence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Erick Galera/Released)
RMPEGFM7–A Marine with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company helps conduct joint tactical air control for Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, and Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 12, 2015. Marines with 2nd ANGLICO conduct exercises involving close air support at least once a month in order to maintain combat readiness and excellence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Erick Galera/Released)
RMPEGFKY–Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company scan the area to locate enemy targets in order to provide joint tactical air control for Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, and Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 12, 2015. Marines with 2nd ANGLICO conduct exercises involving close air support at least once a month in order to maintain combat readiness and excellence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Erick Galera/Released)
RMPEGFM0–Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company scan the area to locate enemy targets in order to provide joint tactical air control for Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, and Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 12, 2015. Marines with 2nd ANGLICO conduct exercises involving close air support at least once a month in order to maintain combat readiness and excellence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Erick Galera/Released)
RMPEGFM6–Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company hit their target as they as they provide joint tactical air control for Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, and Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 12, 2015. Marines with 2nd ANGLICO conduct exercises involving close air support at least once a month in order to maintain combat readiness and excellence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Erick Galera/Released)
RMMXWFCY–Maj. Aniema Utuk leads the way on a nine mile hike on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 9th, 2016. The hike is an essential part of the combat conditioning which every Marine must maintain. These Marines belong with 2ND Marine Headquarters Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force. (Photo by U.S. Marine Corp Photo by Lance Cpl. Raul Torres)
RMMXWG1H–LCpl Brianna Reonas hikes with a pack weighing approximately 40 pounds at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 9th, 2016. The hike is an essential part of the combat conditioning which every Marine must maintain. Reonas is with 2ND Marine Headquarters Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force. (Photo by U.S. Marine Corp Photo by Lance Cpl. Raul Torres)
RMMXWF9H–Marines hike nine miles on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 9th, 2016. The hike is an essential part of the combat conditioning which every Marine must maintain. The Marines belong with 2ND Marine Headquarters Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force. (Photo by U.S. Marine Corp Photo by Lance Cpl. Raul Torres)
RMMPWHJY–Col. Roberta Shea (left), commanding officer, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, and Col. Joseph Russell (right), chief of staff, I Marine Expeditionary Force, greet Marines and Sailors with the Georgian Liaison Team as they return from an 11 month deployment, April 20, 2017, at Camp Pendleton, Calif. The team deployed to Germany, Afghanistan, and Georgia to advise and assist the Georgian Armed Forces.
RMMRKW5E–Lt. Col. Seth E. Anderson (right) passes the 1st Intelligence Battalion’s organizational colors to Lt. Col. B.J. Grass (left) during a change of command ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif. June 21, 2017. Grass was the executive officer at the Marine Corps Intelligence schools, Va., and Anderson will attend the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. A. J. Van Fredenberg)
RMMPYNFP–Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller speaks to Marines at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 26, 2017. Neller told Marines to respect one another, hold each other accountable and to be prepared to fight battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert A. Alejandre)
RMMXY6RN–U.S. Marines and their family members participate in the gingerbread house competition during the I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group Holiday Party at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 14, 2016. The Marines and their family members celebrated the holiday season by building gingerbread houses, decorating stockings and designing christmas ornaments while enjoying a holiday meal in camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alvin Pujols)
RMMXY6RH–U.S. Marines and their family members build gingerbread houses during the I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group Holiday Party at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 14, 2016. The Marines and their family members celebrated the holiday season by building gingerbread houses, decorating stockings and designing Christmas ornaments while enjoying a holiday meal in camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alvin Pujols)
RMMXY6RC–U.S. Marines and their family members decorate sock puppets during the I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group Holiday Party at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 14, 2016. The Marines and their family members celebrated the holiday season by building gingerbread houses, decorating stockings and designing Christmas ornaments while enjoying a holiday meal in camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alvin Pujols
RMP2K8XT–Lance Cpl. Kyle Rainville fires an M249 squad automatic weapon during a machine gun range at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Sept. 28, 2016. The Marines fired the M240B medium machine gun, M249 and the .50 caliber machine gun as part of training to maintain unit readiness. Rainville is a motor vehicle operator with 2nd Marine Headquarters group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jon Sosner)
RMP2K8Y8–A Marine fires an M249 machine gun during a machine gun range at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Sept. 28, 2016. The Marines with 2nd Marine Headquarters Group fired the M240B medium machine gun, M249 and the .50 caliber machine gun as part of training to maintain unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jon Sosner)
RMP2JKBN–Sgt. George Godwin Jr. watches as Marines fire a .50 caliber machine gun during a machine gun range at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Sept. 28, 2016. The Marines with 2nd Marine Headquarters Group fired the M240B medium machine gun, M249 squad automatic weapon, and the .50 caliber machine gun as part of training to maintain unit readiness. Godwin is a machine gun instructor with 2nd Marine Headquarters group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jon Sosner)
RMP2JKBB–Smoke rises off the barrel of an M240B medium machine gun during a machine gun range at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Sept. 28, 2016. The Marines with 2nd Marine Headquarters Group fired the M240B, M249 squad automatic weapon and the .50 caliber machine gun as part of training to maintain unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jon Sosner)
RMP2JNWD–Lance Cpl. Nicholas Honkala fires an M249 squad automatic weapon during a machine gun range at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Sept. 28, 2016. The Marines fired the M240B medium machine gun, M249 and the .50 caliber machine gun as part of training to maintain unit readiness. Honkala is a combat engineer with 2nd Marine Headquarters group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jon Sosner)
RMP2JKBK–A Marine changes the barrel of an M240B machine gun during a machine gun range at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Sept. 28, 2016. The Marines with 2nd Marine Headquarters Group fired the M240B, M249 squad automatic weapons and the .50 caliber machine gun as part of training to maintain unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jon Sosner)
RMP2K8XY–Lance Cpl. Joshua Yow fires an M249 squad automatic weapon during a machine gun range at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Sept. 28, 2016. The Marines fired the M240B medium machine gun, M249 and the .50 caliber machine gun as part of training to maintain unit readiness. Yow is a motor vehicle operator with 2nd Marine Headquarters group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jon Sosner)
RMP2JNWN–A Marine fires a .50 caliber machine gun during a machine gun range at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Sept. 28, 2016. The Marines with 2nd Marine Headquarters Group fired the M240B medium machine gun, M249 squad automatic weapon and the .50 caliber machine gun as part of training to maintain unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jon Sosner)
RMP2K8Y6–A Marine fires a .50 caliber Machine gun during a machine gun range at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Sept. 28, 2016. The Marines with 2nd Marine Headquarters Group fired the M240B medium machine gun, M249 squad automatic weapon and the .50 caliber machine gun as part of training to maintain unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jon Sosner)
RMP2JKBF–A Marine fires an M249 squad automatic weapon during a machine gun range at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Sept. 28, 2016. The Marines with 2nd Marine Headquarters Group fired the M240B medium machine gun, M249 and the .50 caliber machine gun as part of training to maintain unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jon Sosner)
RMPEGXJ3–Navy Cmdr. James Johnson, a Lake Park, Minn., native and a chaplain with I Marine Headquarters Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, helps bag food at the Fallbrook Food Pantry, Fallbrook, Calif., Aug. 15, 2015. The Fallbrook Food Pantry collects food donations from local businesses and redistributes the food to families going through difficult times. (USMC photo by Pfc. Devan K. Gowans/Released)
RMPEGXJ4–Onelia Lopez, a Huehuetenango, Guatemala, native, and a board member with the Fallbrook Food Pantry in Fallbrook, Calif., briefs volunteers before a backpack drive on Aug. 15, 2015. The Fallbrook Food Pantry collects food donations, school supplies and backpacks from local businesses and redistributes them to families going through difficult times. (USMC photo by Pfc. Devan K. Gowans/Released)
RMPEGXJB–Capt. Elliot Parks, a Fairfax, Va., native and company commander with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, organizes food at the Fallbrook Food Pantry in Fallbrook, Calif., on August 15, 2015. The Fallbrook Food Pantry collects food donations from local businesses and redistributes the food to families going through difficult times. (USMC photo by Pfc. Devan K. Gowans)
RMPEGXJ8–Marines and Sailors with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, along with other volunteers, gather for a group photo outside of the Fallbrook Food Pantry in Fallbrook, Calif., on Aug. 15, 2015. The Fallbrook Food Pantry collects food donations from local businesses and redistributes the food to families going through difficult times. (USMC photo by Pfc. Devan K. Gowans/Released)
RMPEGXJ6–Marines and Sailors with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, along with other volunteers, gather for a group photo outside of the Fallbrook Food Pantry, Fallbrook, Calif., on Aug. 15, 2015. The Fallbrook Food Pantry collects food donations from local businesses and redistributes the food to families going through difficult times. (USMC photo by Pfc. Devan K. Gowans/Released)
RMPEGXJ7–Marines and Sailors with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, bag food with local volunteers at the Fallbrook Food Pantry in Fallbrook, Calif., Aug. 15, 2015. The Fallbrook Food Pantry collects food donations from local businesses and redistributes the food to families going through difficult times. (USMC photo by Pfc. Devan K. Gowans/Released)
RMMR436F–Marines with Company A, 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, participate in physical training during a detainee operations exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif. April 28, 2017. The exercise gave Marines the opportunity to hone skills they may use during deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. A. J. Van Fredenberg)
RMMR436G–Marines with Company A, 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, pose during physical training at Camp Pendleton, Calif. April 28, 2017. The Marines conducted a detainee operations exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. A. J. Van Fredenberg)
RMMR436E–Sgt. Steven J. Minchew, military policeman, Company A, 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, trains Marines how to detain a prisoner during a detainee operations exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 26, 2017. The exercise gave Marines the opportunity to hone skills they may use during deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. A. J. Van Fredenberg)
RMMR436J–Sgt. Leo Chicas, military policeman, Company A, 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, trains Marines how to detain a prisoner during a detainee operations exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 24, 2017. The exercise gave Marines the opportunity to hone skills they may use during deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. A. J. Van Fredenberg)
RMMPRDG2–Brig. Gen. Joseph M. Acosta, the surgeon general for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, left, and Rear Adm. Brian S. Pecha, command surgeon, U.S. Pacific Command, observe I Marine Expeditionary Force Marines and Sailors conduct a forward resuscitative care drill during Acosta’s visit to Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 10, 2017. Forward resuscitative care – called Role 2 care in NATO doctrine – is a joint medical capability that allows advanced emergency and surgical treatment by mobile surgical teams to save life and limb as close to the point of injury as possible. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by
RMMPRDGC–Brig. Gen. Joseph M. Acosta, the surgeon general for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, left, observes a demonstration of a simulated sunken chest cavity operation during a forward resuscitative care drill while visiting Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 10, 2017. Forward resuscitative care – called Role 2 care in NATO doctrine – is a joint medical capability that allows advanced emergency and surgical treatment by mobile surgical teams to save life and limb as close to the point of injury as possible. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. A. J. Van Fredenberg)
RMMPRDG9–Brig. Gen. Joseph M. Acosta, the surgeon general for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, left, is given a brief on electrical generators used to power forward resuscitative care facilities during Acosta’s visit to Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 10, 2017. Forward resuscitative care – called Role 2 care in NATO doctrine – is a joint medical capability that allows advanced emergency and surgical treatment by mobile surgical teams to save life and limb as close to the point of injury as possible. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. A. J. Van Fredenberg)
RMMPRDG8–Brig. Gen. Joseph M. Acosta, the surgeon general for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, left, speaks to Sailors with I Marine Expeditionary Force, about forward resuscitative care during Acosta’s visit to Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 10, 2017. Forward resuscitative care – called Role 2 care in NATO doctrine – is a joint medical capability that allows advanced emergency and surgical treatment by mobile surgical teams to save life and limb as close to the point of injury as possible. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. A. J. Van Fredenberg)
RMP2JRGX–A Marine fires a .50 caliber machine gun during a machine gun range at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Sept. 28, 2016. The Marines with 2nd Marine Headquarters Group fired the M240B medium machine gun, M249 squad automatic weapon and the .50 caliber machine gun as part of training to maintain unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jon Sosner)
RMMRA74X–I Marine Expeditionary Force conducted Joint Task Force Operational Capability Assessment for the first time at Yuma, Arizona, May 8-18, 2017. The exercise provided I MEF the prerequisites to qualify as a joint task force headquarters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. A. J. Van Fredenberg)
RMP1FA68–1st Sgt. Steven Ellison hikes alongside his Marines during a conditioning hike on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 6, 2016. Ellison survived stage 3 kidney cancer while on active duty, all while continuing to complete his duties as a first sergeant and Marine. Ellison is the Company First Sergeant for II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jon Sosner)
RMMN37B4–Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer, left, walks with Lt. Gen. Lewis Craparotta, right, commanding general of 1st Marine Expeditionary Force during his visit to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 30, 2017. Spencer also toured other I MEF units and met with I MEF leadership during his visit. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin E. Bowles)
RMMN37B5–Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer shakes hands with Sgt. Maj. Max Garcia, sergeant major of 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 30, 2017. Spencer also toured other I MEF units and met with I MEF leadership during his visit. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin E. Bowles)
RMMPK0AJ–Lance Cpl. Christopher Ruaboro (left) and Cpl. Timothy Brooks, meteorological and oceanographic (METOC) forecasters with Battle Space and Surveillance Company, 1st Intelligence Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, use the automated weather operating system to record weather observations for their weekly, 24-hour METOC observer certification exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Mar 14, 2017. The weather forecasts provided by the METOC Marines assist commanders in air, sea or ground operations. Brooks is a native of Rockville, Maryland, and Ruaboro is a native of Lihue, Hawaii. (U.S
RMMPK0AF–Cpl. Timothy Brooks (left) and Lance Cpl. Christopher Ruaboro, meteorological and oceanographic (METOC) forecasters with Battle Space and Surveillance Company, 1st Intelligence Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, use the automated weather operating system to record weather observations for their weekly, 24-hour METOC observer certification exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Mar 14, 2017. The weather forecasts provided by the METOC Marines assist commanders in air, sea or ground operations. Brooks is a native of Rockville, Maryland, and Ruaboro is a native of Lihue, Hawaii. (U.S
RMMN1NFA–Lt. Col. B.J Grass, (left), commanding officer of 1st Intelligence Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, stands in front of Sgt. Maj. Jesus Deniz (center), outgoing sergeant major, 1st Intelligence Battalion and Sgt. Maj. William Pinkerton (right), during a relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug 8, 2017. The ceremony was held to relinquish duties from Deniz, a native of Chicago, Illinois, to Pinkerton, a native of Marion, New York. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin E. Bowles)
RMMN1NFD–Lt. Col. B.J Grass, (left), commanding officer of 1st Intelligence Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, stands next to Sgt. Maj. William Pinkerton (center), incoming sergeant major, 1st Intel Bn., and Sgt. Maj. Jesus Deniz (right), outgoing sergeant major, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug 8, 2017. The ceremony was held to relinquish duties from Deniz, a native of Chicago, Illinois, to Pinkerton, a native of Marion, New York. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin E. Bowles)
RMMN1NFC–Sgt. Maj. William Pinkerton (right), incoming sergeant major, 1st Intelligence Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, salutes Lt. Col. B.J Grass (center), commanding officer of 1st Intelligence Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group during a relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug 8, 2017. The ceremony was held to relinquish duties from Sgt. Maj. Jesus Deniz (left), a native of Chicago, Illinois, to Pinkerton, a native of Marion, New York. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin E. Bowles)
RMMN1NFB–Sgt. Maj. Jesus Deniz (left), outgoing sergeant major, 1st Intelligence Battalion stands next to Sgt. Maj. William Pinkerton (right), during a relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug 8, 2017. The ceremony was held to relinquish duties from Deniz, a native of Chicago, Illinois, to Pinkerton, a native of Marion, New York. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin E. Bowles)
RMMRE5KW–Lt. Col. Damon K. Burrows (right) passes the 9th Communication Battalion’s organizational colors to Lt. Col. Bryan A. Eovito during the change of command ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif. June 8, 2017. Eovito was the deputy plans and operations officer for 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing at Miramar, Calif., and Burrows is slated to attend the U.S. Army War College, Carlisle, Pa.
RMMR7XYK–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Albert Tiburcio, a military working dog handler with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, pats down Cpl. Donald Hesse, also a military working dog handler, while performing a demonstration with his K-9, Piko, during the 58th Torrance Armed Forces Day Celebration in Torrance, Calif., May 20, 2017. The military exhibit gives Marines the opportunity to interact with local communities and create relationships that gain appreciation for our armed forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Corporal Bradley J. Morrow)
RMMR7XYH–U.S. Marine Cpl. Marcus Smith, a motor transportation operator with Headquarters Company, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, teaches a child about the wires in a tactical vehicle during the 58th Torrance Armed Forces Day Celebration in Torrance, Calif., May 20, 2017. Each branch of the military provides different types of military vehicles, aircraft and support equipment to serve as static displays for the community to observe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Corporal Bradley J. Morrow)
RMMR7XYF–A child asks U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Trevor Stan, a fire direction control Marine with 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, about the horn in a tactical vehicle during the 58th Torrance Armed Forces Day Celebration in Torrance, Calif., May 20, 2017. The military exhibit gives Marines the opportunity to interact with local communities and create relationships that gain appreciation for our armed forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Corporal Bradley J. Morrow)
RMMR7XYR–U.S. Marine Cpl. Brandon Parker, a motor transportation mechanic with Headquarters Company, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, helps children get out of a tactical vehicle during the 58th Torrance Armed Forces Day Celebration in Torrance, Calif., May 20, 2017. The celebration began under the leadership of Mayor Albert Isen in 1960 and has grown throughout the years to be considered a Southern California tradition that builds a public respect and understanding of the military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Corporal Bradley J. Morrow)
RMMR7XYM–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Rudy Landaverde, a motor vehicle operator with 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, shows children how to start a tactical vehicle during the 58th Torrance Armed Forces Day Celebration in Torrance, Calif., May 20, 2017. This year marks the 58th year that the City of Torrance has hosted an Armed Forces Day Celebration to honor the nation’s military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Corporal Bradley J. Morrow)
RMMR7XYD–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua Mitchell (left), an artillery cannoneer, and LCpl. Rudy Landaverde (right), a motor transportation mechanic, both with 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, show a child where the rounds are loaded into an M-777 Howitzer during the 58th Torrance Armed Forces Day Celebration in Torrance, Calif., May 20, 2017. The military exhibits static displays included aircrafts, vehicles and support equipment from each branch of the military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Corporal Bradley J. Morrow)
RMMR7XY9–Brigadier General Michael Fahey, commanding general, Force Headquarters Group, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve, participated in the City of Torrance Armed Forces Day Parade in Torrance, Calif., May 20, 2017. Torrance’s Armed Forces Day Parade has the distinction of being the nation’s longest running military parade sponsored by a city and was started in 1960 by former Mayor Albert Isen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Corporal Bradley J. Morrow)
RMMR7XYB–U.S. Marine Cpl. Dominique Hamilton, a motor transportation operator with Headquarters Company, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, interacts with children in a tactical vehicle during the 58th Torrance Armed Forces Day Celebration in Torrance, Calif., May 20, 2017. The celebration began under the leadership of Mayor Albert Isen in 1960 and has grown throughout the years to be considered a Southern California tradition that builds a public respect and understanding of the military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Corporal Bradley J. Morrow)
RMMR7XYJ–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Francisco Rodriguez, an artillery cannoneer with 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, helps a child do pull-ups during the 58th Torrance Armed Forces Day Celebration in Torrance, Calif., May 20, 2017. The military exhibit is one of several festivities the community can enjoy. Other festivities included a parade and a concert performed by a military band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Corporal Bradley J. Morrow)
RMMR7XYP–U.S. Marine Cpl. Brandon Parker, a motor transportation mechanic with Headquarters Company, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, helps a woman lift a tire from a tactical vehicle as a strength test during the 58th Torrance Armed Forces Day Celebration in Torrance, Calif., May 20, 2017. The celebration includes representatives from all of the Armed Services and a multi-day display of military equipment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Corporal Bradley J. Morrow)
RMMRKTM0–Marines with 1st Marine Division repair an unmanned aerial vehicle after a flight attempt at Camp Pendleton, June 15, 2017. The Marines built, The Nibbler, a four- rotor UAV with a 20-minute flight time capable of looking over hills and around buildings providing an intelligence advantage over the enemy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Bowles)
RMMR80JF–Sgt. Maj. David A. Wilson, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, speaks to Marines and Sailors with I MEF about summer safety at Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 23, 2017. The brief, called the 101 Critical Days of Summer, encouraged service members to keep their safety and security in mind as they participate in travel and summer activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin E. Bowles)
RMMR80JD–Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force hold a group discussion about summer safety at Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 23, 2017. The event, called the 101 Critical Days of Summer, encouraged service members to keep their safety and security in mind as they participate in travel and summer activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Bowles)
RMMR80JA–Col. Roberta Shea, commanding officer of I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group. speaks to Marines and Sailors with I MEF about summer safety at Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 23, 2017. The brief, called the 101 Critical Days of Summer, encouraged service members to keep their safety and security in mind as they participate in travel and summer activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin E. Bowles)
RMMR80JC–Sgt. Stephanie Martinez, a unit movement coordinator with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, speaks to Marines and Sailors with I MEF about summer safety at Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 23, 2017. The brief, called the 101 Critical Days of Summer, encouraged service members to keep their safety and security in mind as they participate in travel and summer activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin E. Bowles)
RMMXH8AM–Marines with 8th Communications Battalion compete in a 7-ton pull during the Praetorian Challenge at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 3, 2016. The Praetorian Challenge included a series of physical competitions between the units of II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group to see which unit would overcome the rest to receive a trophy and the opportunity to defend it next year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damarko Bones)
RMMXH8AY–Marines with 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company motivate fellow Marines as they participate in a tire-flipping relay in during the Praetorian Challenge at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 3, 2016. The Praetorian Challenge forced Marines to work as a team to complete a series of events to earn a trophy and bragging rights as the best unit in II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damarko Bones)
RMPE5NGY–Cpl. Mandaline Hatch, left, and Cpl. Isaac Ibarra, right, present their awards after being pinned on by Brig. Gen. Paul Kennedy on Camp Courtney in Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 30, 2015. Hatch and Ibarra were awarded Joint Service Medals for their efforts as part of Joint Task Force 505's humanitarian aid and disaster response in Nepal. Hatch, from Salt Lake City, Utah, and Ibarra, from Naples, Florida, are combat correspondents with III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. Samples of their work can be found at the following links on the Defense Video and Imagery Distribution Syste
RMPE5NGX–Lance Cpl. Mandaline Hatch, right, is congratulated by 1st Lt. Martin Harris, the public affairs officer with 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, after receiving the Joint Service Commendation Medal from Brig. Gen. Paul Kennedy, at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 30, 2015. Kennedy, the deputy commanding general of III MEF and commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Brigade, recognized her efforts as part of Joint Task Force 505's humanitarian aid and disaster response in Nepal. The Joint Service Commendation Medal is presented for sustained acts of heroism or merit
RMMPK6RW–Sgt. Maj. Alfred R. Broadus, Recruiting Station sergeant major, RS Orlando, Fla., takes the oath of enlistment for the final time at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 22, 2017. Twenty two years ago, Col. Roberta Shea, commanding officer of I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, had the honor of being his first reenlistment officer and now his last. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. A. J. Van Fredenberg)
RMMPK6RY–Col. Roberta Shea (right), commanding officer, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, speaks to Marines with I MEF about the career of Sgt. Maj. Alfred R. Broadus (left), Recruiting Station sergeant major, RS Orlando, Fla., during his reenlistment ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 22, 2017. Broadus will have served 30 years at the end of this enlistment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. A. J. Van Fredenberg)
RMMPK6T0–Sgt. Maj. Alfred R. Broadus, Recruiting Station sergeant major, RS Orlando, Fla., shakes hands with Marines attending his final reenlistment at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 22, 2017. Twenty two years ago, Col. Roberta Shea, commanding officer of I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, had the honor of being his first reenlistment officer and now his last. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. A. J. Van Fredenberg)
RMMPEEM3–A Marine pats down a notional suspect at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 9, 2017. During a monthly field exercise, Marines practiced questioning suspects and detaining who they deemed harmful. This exercise is to help them practice skill sets they might use in deployed environments. This Marine is with Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Miranda Faughn)
RMMPEEM7–Marines detain a suspect during a notional raid after receiving intelligence of suspicious activity at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 9, 2017. Marines took part in a monthly field exercise where they practiced company-level operations as well as tactical site exploitation, mounted and dismounted patrols, and detainee operations. These Marines are with Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damarko Bones)
RMMPEEM1–Marines dismount to collect further information after having encountered an unknown suspect on a mounted patrol at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 9, 2017. Marines participated in a monthly field exercise where they practiced company level operations as well as tactical site exploitation and detainee operations. The Marines are with Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Miranda Faughn)
RMMPEEM9–Marines return back to their forward operating base after mounted and dismounted patrols at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 9, 2017. Marines took part in a monthly field exercise where they practiced company-level operations as well as tactical site exploitation and detainee operations. The Marines are with Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Miranda Faughn)
RMMPEEM5–Sgt. Chad Rexrode pats down a suspect during a during a notional detainee operation at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 9, 2017. During a monthly field exercise, Marines practiced questioning suspects and detaining who they deemed harmful. This exercise is to help them practice skill sets they might use in deployed environments. Rexrode is with Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Miranda Faughn)
RMMPEEM0–Lance Cpl. Niko Richardson waits to receive communication from patrols reporting back to a forward operating base at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 9, 2017. During the monthly field exercise, Marines practiced company-level operations such as tactical site exploitation, mounted and dismounted patrols and detainee operations. Richardson is with Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Miranda Faughn)
RMMPEEM8–A Marine gathers evidence of counter-intelligence forces as part of a monthly field exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 9, 2017. Marines conducted a patrol after receiving intelligence regarding adversaries collecting information on their forward operating base. During the raid, the Marines were able to practice with detainee and tactical site exploitation operations. This Marine is with Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Demarko Bones)
RMPE8DKB–Hebron, Ky., native Sgt. Paul Johnson, a military working dog handler with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Rumor, his Labrador Retriever specialized search dog, explore the deck of a Landing Craft Air Cushion before searching for explosives on the beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 21, 2015. Exposing dog teams to working with different equipment and scenarios enhances their skills across a range of secuirty threats in support of Marine Air Ground Task Force operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caitlin Bevel)
RMPE8DKG–Hebron, Ky., native, Sgt. Paul Johnson, a military working dog handler with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Rumor, his Labrador Retriever specialized search dog, search for explosives on the beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 21, 2015. Exposing dog teams to working with different equipment and scenarios enhances their skills across a range of secuirty threats in support of Marine Air Ground Task Force operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caitlin Bevel)
RMPE8DK9–Marines and their military working dogs with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, board a Landing Craft Air Cushion aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 21, 2015. Exposing dog teams to working with different equipment and scenarios enhances their skills across a range of security threats in support of Marine Air Ground Task Force operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caitlin Bevel)
RMPE8DKA–Orlando, Fla., native Cpl. Suzette Clemans, a military working dog handler with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Denny, her Belgian Malinois patrol explosive detection dog, ride in a Landing Craft Air Cushion before searching for explosives on the beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 21, 2015. Exposing dog teams to working with different equipment and scenarios enhances their skills across a range of security threats in support of Marine Air Ground Task Force operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caitlin Bevel)
RMPE8DKJ–Orlando, Fla., native Cpl. Suzette Clemans, a military working dog handler with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Denny, her Belgian Malinois patrol explosive detection dog, prepare to search for explosives on the beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 21, 2015. Exposing dog teams to working with different equipment and scenarios enhances their skills across a range of secuirty threats in support of Marine Air Ground Task Force operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caitlin Bevel)
RMPE8DKC–Marines and their military working dogs with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, explore the deck of a Landing Craft Air Cushion before searching for explosives on the beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 21, 2015. Exposing dog teams to working with different equipment and scenarios enhances their skills across a range of secuirty threats in support of Marine Air Ground Task Force operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caitlin Bevel)
RMMN37B1–Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer, center, walks with leaders from I Marine Expeditionary Force during his visit to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 30, 2017. Spencer also toured other I MEF units and met with I MEF leadership during his visit. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin E. Bowles)
RMMR80JG–Sgt. Matthew Prather, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team, inspects a remote control bomb disposal robot at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 22, 2017. Robots like these are one of many tools that EOD Marines use to safely dispose of unexploded ordnance and bomb threats both in the U.S. and while deployed. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)
RMMTWAR1–Sgt. Zachary L. Piepenhagen (left), stands at attention as Maj. Gen. David Coffman (right), deputy commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, awards him the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 26, 2017. Piepenhagen was awarded the medal for saving the life of a distressed Sailor who climbed over the guard rail in an attempt to commit suicide while serving with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Private First Class Gabino Perez)
RMMTWAR2–Sgt. Zachary L. Piepenhagen (center), is congratulated by Maj. Gen. David Coffman, deputy commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, after being awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 26, 2017. Piepenhagen was awarded the medal for saving the life of a distressed Sailor who climbed over the guard rail in an attempt to commit suicide while serving with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Private First Class Gabino Perez)
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