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Marines offload from a CH-53E Super Stallion transport helicopter to retrieve a simulated injured pilot during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel, or TRAP, training scenario at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 10, 2016. In preparation for their upcoming deployment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, the TRAP scenario offers the Marines of 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, a secondary skillset above their own primary duties as a 81mm mortar platoon, refining their ability to efficiently conduct a recovery mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devan K. Gowans/Released) - Marines offload from a CH-53E Super Stallion transport helicopter to retrieve a simulated injured pilot during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel, or TRAP, training scenario at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 10, 2016. In preparation for their upcoming deployment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, the TRAP scenario offers the Marines of 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, a secondary skillset above their own primary duties as a 81mm mortar platoon, refining their ability to efficiently conduct a recovery mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devan K. Gowans/Released)
Lieutenant General Smith was commissioned through the NROTC program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in May 1985. A career infantry officer, his assignments in the operating forces include Rifle Platoon Commander and 81mm Mortar Platoon Commander in 2d Battalion, 1st Marines; Logistics Officer and Rifle Company Commander in 1st Battalion, 3d Marines; and Commanding Officer, 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, during which he deployed twice in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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Brigadier General Fulford was commissioned in 1992, after graduation from the United States Naval Academy. Following graduation from The Basic School and the Infantry Officer’s Course, he reported to the 1st Marine Division. From June 1993 through December 1996, he served in 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, deploying with Battalion Landing Team 1/4,
Colonel Rideout holds a baccalaureate degree in Psychology from Ohio Wesleyan University, a Master of Science in Information Technology Management from the Naval Postgraduate School, a Master of Military Studies from Marine Corps University and a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College. He is a graduate
Sergeant Major Peter A. Siaw was born in Chicago, Illinois and began recruit training in April 1993 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California. Upon graduation, he was meritoriously promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal and continued to Marine Combat Training aboard Camp Pendleton, California, and Personnel Administration School
Master Chief Ziervogel enlisted in the Navy in August of 1989. Following Basic Training in Orlando, Florida he successfully completed the Navy Nuclear Power Training Pipeline. From October 1991 to December 1996 he served as a member of Reactor Control Division onboard USS Nebraska (SSBN 739 Gold) through New Construction and Commissioning,