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Pat Gardner, a retired deputy chief with the San Francisco Fire Department, instructs Marines during urban search and rescue training at Treasure Island, Oct. 7, 2015, as part of San Francisco Fleet Week 2015. The event featured demonstrations and hands-on training with tools commonly used for rescue missions during disaster relief. - Pat Gardner, a retired deputy chief with the San Francisco Fire Department, instructs Marines during urban search and rescue training at Treasure Island, Oct. 7, 2015, as part of San Francisco Fleet Week 2015. The event featured demonstrations and hands-on training with tools commonly used for rescue missions during disaster relief.

Brig. Gen. David W. Coffman, the deputy commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks at the senior leadership seminar as part of San Francisco Fleet Week 2015, Oct. 7. The seminars brought together leaders from local, regional, and federal agencies, as well as political and diplomatic leaders to broaden working relationships and encourage cooperative emergency planning in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts. SFFW 15’ is a weeklong event that blends a unique training and education program, bringing together key civilian emergency responders and Naval crisis-response forces to exchange best practices on humanitarian assistance disaster relief with particular emphasis on defense support to civil authorities. - Brig. Gen. David W. Coffman, the deputy commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks at the senior leadership seminar as part of San Francisco Fleet Week 2015, Oct. 7. The seminars brought together leaders from local, regional, and federal agencies, as well as political and diplomatic leaders to broaden working relationships and encourage cooperative emergency planning in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts. SFFW 15’ is a weeklong event that blends a unique training and education program, bringing together key civilian emergency responders and Naval crisis-response forces to exchange best practices on humanitarian assistance disaster relief with particular emphasis on defense support to civil authorities.

The 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert Neller, speaks to Marines of the I Marine Expeditionary Force about the future of their Corps during his visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 5, 2015. Gen. Neller spoke about future equipment that will be used by the Marine Corps, discussed the importance of being a strong leader and answered any question the Marines had. - The 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert Neller, speaks to Marines of the I Marine Expeditionary Force about the future of their Corps during his visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 5, 2015. Gen. Neller spoke about future equipment that will be used by the Marine Corps, discussed the importance of being a strong leader and answered any question the Marines had.

SF Fleet Week 2015 - SF Fleet Week 2015

Cpl. Jeremiah Gerber of the Military Working Dog Platoon, Headquarters and Support Company, 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, leads his drug detection dog, “Rocky,” as he detects a hidden target buried underneath their current position during a training exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 9, 2015. Exercises like this are designed to help military working dogs familiarize themselves with the scent of potentially harmful substances that they may have to track in the field. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Robert Bliss/Released) - Cpl. Jeremiah Gerber of the Military Working Dog Platoon, Headquarters and Support Company, 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, leads his drug detection dog, “Rocky,” as he detects a hidden target buried underneath their current position during a training exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 9, 2015. Exercises like this are designed to help military working dogs familiarize themselves with the scent of potentially harmful substances that they may have to track in the field. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Robert Bliss/Released)

Navajo Code Talker Samuel T. Holiday poses with his son, Ricky Gray, and 1st Sgt. Christina Hunts Horse-May, first sergeant for Company C, 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, during a visit to a static display held by 9th Comm. Bn. aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 28, 2015. The visit allowed for the Marines to showcase their communications capabilities and build a bond between them and the Code Talkers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Devan K. Gowans) - Navajo Code Talker Samuel T. Holiday poses with his son, Ricky Gray, and 1st Sgt. Christina Hunts Horse-May, first sergeant for Company C, 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, during a visit to a static display held by 9th Comm. Bn. aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 28, 2015. The visit allowed for the Marines to showcase their communications capabilities and build a bond between them and the Code Talkers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Devan K. Gowans)

Family and friends of Marines and Sailors with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, rose with the sun to observe amphibious operations aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 28, 2015. The expo gave families an opportunity to observe their loved ones at work as well as a chance to build connections that will help them through the 13th MEU’s upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caitlin Bevel) - Family and friends of Marines and Sailors with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, rose with the sun to observe amphibious operations aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 28, 2015. The expo gave families an opportunity to observe their loved ones at work as well as a chance to build connections that will help them through the 13th MEU’s upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caitlin Bevel)

Marines with Company B, 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Headquarters Group, carry a power source during a communications exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 22, 2015. During the COMMEX, the Marines received training through hands-on application in establishing clear radio communications which are essential to the command element on the battlefield. (USMC photo by Pfc. Devan Gowans) - Marines with Company B, 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Headquarters Group, carry a power source during a communications exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 22, 2015. During the COMMEX, the Marines received training through hands-on application in establishing clear radio communications which are essential to the command element on the battlefield. (USMC photo by Pfc. Devan Gowans)

Gen. Robert B. Neller - Gen. Robert B. Neller

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) - 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)