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Private First Class Stephen King, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, connects with retirees over a dinner held at Fairwinds-Ivey Ranch Retirement Community in Oceanside, California, on Aug. 26, 2015. In conjunction with the Single Marines Program on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and just in time for Thanksgiving, the Fairwinds-Ivey Ranch Retirement Community hosts a dinner for volunteering Marines and retirees on the final Wednesday of every month from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. (USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Devan K. Gowans/Released) - Private First Class Stephen King, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, connects with retirees over a dinner held at Fairwinds-Ivey Ranch Retirement Community in Oceanside, California, on Aug. 26, 2015. In conjunction with the Single Marines Program on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and just in time for Thanksgiving, the Fairwinds-Ivey Ranch Retirement Community hosts a dinner for volunteering Marines and retirees on the final Wednesday of every month from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. (USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Devan K. Gowans/Released)

Sgt. Maj. Darryl J. Sisneros, the former sergeant major I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, I MEF, shakes Col. Roberta L. Shea’s hand after receiving the Legion of Merit, awarded for meritorious conduct and outstanding service, during a relief and appointment ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 19, 2015. Col. Roberta L. Shea is commanding officer of I MHG. Sisneros relinquished his duties as sergeant major of I MHG, to Sgt. Maj. David A. Wilson. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero) - Sgt. Maj. Darryl J. Sisneros, the former sergeant major I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, I MEF, shakes Col. Roberta L. Shea’s hand after receiving the Legion of Merit, awarded for meritorious conduct and outstanding service, during a relief and appointment ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 19, 2015. Col. Roberta L. Shea is commanding officer of I MHG. Sisneros relinquished his duties as sergeant major of I MHG, to Sgt. Maj. David A. Wilson. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero)

After setting up several tents and cots for homeless veterans to have a safe place to spend the weekend, Marines and Sailors with I Marine Expeditionary Force interacted with homeless and volunteer veterans alike during the 2015 Orange County Veteran’s Day Stand Down, Oct. 23 to 25 in Tustin, Calif. The mission of the Orange County Stand Down is to help military veterans with a continuum of opportunities, most of them basic social services including medical, dental and vision exams and care; mental health and substance abuse counseling; employment and housing assistance; legal assistance; children’s services and daycare; chiropractor appointments and massages; and veteran’s and social security benefits identification and assistance. - After setting up several tents and cots for homeless veterans to have a safe place to spend the weekend, Marines and Sailors with I Marine Expeditionary Force interacted with homeless and volunteer veterans alike during the 2015 Orange County Veteran’s Day Stand Down, Oct. 23 to 25 in Tustin, Calif. The mission of the Orange County Stand Down is to help military veterans with a continuum of opportunities, most of them basic social services including medical, dental and vision exams and care; mental health and substance abuse counseling; employment and housing assistance; legal assistance; children’s services and daycare; chiropractor appointments and massages; and veteran’s and social security benefits identification and assistance.

Master Chief Petty Officer Harlan Patawaran, the command master chief of 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Sgt. Maj. Troy Black, the 1st MLG sergeant major, speak to junior enlisted service members at an awards breakfast aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 20, 2015. The breakfast was held at the house of Brig. Gen. David Ottignon’s, commanding general of 1st MLG, and honored the dedication shown by the service members who were present. - Master Chief Petty Officer Harlan Patawaran, the command master chief of 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Sgt. Maj. Troy Black, the 1st MLG sergeant major, speak to junior enlisted service members at an awards breakfast aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 20, 2015. The breakfast was held at the house of Brig. Gen. David Ottignon’s, commanding general of 1st MLG, and honored the dedication shown by the service members who were present.

Lance Cpl. Taylor Drake, a combat engineer with 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, prepares for breaching and room clearing drills aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 8, 2015. Drake, a Phoenix native, joined the Marine Corps to carry on the legacy of his family. - Lance Cpl. Taylor Drake, a combat engineer with 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, prepares for breaching and room clearing drills aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 8, 2015. Drake, a Phoenix native, joined the Marine Corps to carry on the legacy of his family.

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 11 conduct a house raid during a certification exercise of the Basic Combat Skills Course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 20, 2015. BCSC serves as a refamiliarization course for non-infantry Marines, teaching the fundamental skills needed to operate in a combat zone. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devan K. Gowans/Released) - Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 11 conduct a house raid during a certification exercise of the Basic Combat Skills Course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 20, 2015. BCSC serves as a refamiliarization course for non-infantry Marines, teaching the fundamental skills needed to operate in a combat zone. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devan K. Gowans/Released)

Sgt. Dan Leneghan, a maintenance controller, with the Red Dragons of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268, Aviation Combat Element, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response Central Command 16.1 showcased some of the unit's aviation capabilities with a group of visitors at the 2015 Dubai Air Show, Dubai World Central, United Arab Emirates from November 8 - 12. - Sgt. Dan Leneghan, a maintenance controller, with the Red Dragons of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268, Aviation Combat Element, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response Central Command 16.1 showcased some of the unit's aviation capabilities with a group of visitors at the 2015 Dubai Air Show, Dubai World Central, United Arab Emirates from November 8 - 12.

Lt. Col. Demetrius Bolduc, commanding officer for KOA MOANA 15-3, presents an award to Maj. Henry Macomber, a commander with the Republic of Fiji Military Force during a ceremony following a training exercise between the two nations in Namosi Province, Fiji, Oct. 15. Marines and members of the RFMF conducted jungle training, jungle survival exercises and participated in community rebuilding projects. - Lt. Col. Demetrius Bolduc, commanding officer for KOA MOANA 15-3, presents an award to Maj. Henry Macomber, a commander with the Republic of Fiji Military Force during a ceremony following a training exercise between the two nations in Namosi Province, Fiji, Oct. 15. Marines and members of the RFMF conducted jungle training, jungle survival exercises and participated in community rebuilding projects.

Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company observe impacts from an M777 A2 Howitzer during an ANGLICO Basic Course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 27, 2015. The ANGLICO Basic Course, also known as ABC, is a six-week course divided into three sections implementing motor transportation, communications and call-for-fire techniques. - Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company observe impacts from an M777 A2 Howitzer during an ANGLICO Basic Course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 27, 2015. The ANGLICO Basic Course, also known as ABC, is a six-week course divided into three sections implementing motor transportation, communications and call-for-fire techniques.

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force--Crisis Response--Central Command, rush with their weapons system as they conduct live-fire training on the new M252A2 81mm mortar system at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Oct. 24, 2015. The training allowed the Marines, who are charged with providing security of Al Asad, an opportunity to hone their tactics, techniques and procedures in employment of the system, further reinforcing their ability to provide protection to their coalition and Iraqi Security Force partners as part of the Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve’s building partner capacity mission. - U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force--Crisis Response--Central Command, rush with their weapons system as they conduct live-fire training on the new M252A2 81mm mortar system at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Oct. 24, 2015. The training allowed the Marines, who are charged with providing security of Al Asad, an opportunity to hone their tactics, techniques and procedures in employment of the system, further reinforcing their ability to provide protection to their coalition and Iraqi Security Force partners as part of the Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve’s building partner capacity mission.