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The view outside of the exercise command post prior to the launch of Exercise Maple Resolve 15 at the Canadian Manoeuvre Training Center, Camp Wainwright, Alberta, April 30, 2015. The multi-national exercise, conducted annually by the Canadian Army, is a three-week high-readiness validation exercise for Canadian Army elements designated for domestic or international operations. This year, the 1st Canadian Army Division and the 5th Canadian Mechanized Battle Group (5 CMBBG) are being supported by the British 12th Armoured Infantry Brigade, various U.S. Army elements, and for the first time, members of I MEF’s 1st ANGLICO who bring a unique capability to the table. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Owen Kimbrel) - The view outside of the exercise command post prior to the launch of Exercise Maple Resolve 15 at the Canadian Manoeuvre Training Center, Camp Wainwright, Alberta, April 30, 2015. The multi-national exercise, conducted annually by the Canadian Army, is a three-week high-readiness validation exercise for Canadian Army elements designated for domestic or international operations. This year, the 1st Canadian Army Division and the 5th Canadian Mechanized Battle Group (5 CMBBG) are being supported by the British 12th Armoured Infantry Brigade, various U.S. Army elements, and for the first time, members of I MEF’s 1st ANGLICO who bring a unique capability to the table. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Owen Kimbrel)

Corporals Augusto R. Carlin and Deneaga D. McMillian, supply Marines with Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, take a moment during Exercise Desert Scimitar 2015 to take a photo before both Marines return home as the exercise comes to a close aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., April 15, 2015 . Carlin was inspired to join the military by his grandfather, George Carlin, who was a general in the Peruvian army. Although he was originally inspired to join the military by his family, he never anticipated the family he would find in the Marine Corps. - Corporals Augusto R. Carlin and Deneaga D. McMillian, supply Marines with Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, take a moment during Exercise Desert Scimitar 2015 to take a photo before both Marines return home as the exercise comes to a close aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., April 15, 2015 . Carlin was inspired to join the military by his grandfather, George Carlin, who was a general in the Peruvian army. Although he was originally inspired to join the military by his family, he never anticipated the family he would find in the Marine Corps.

Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment clear a building in a simulated combat town during the culminating event of Division School’s Urban Leaders Course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 22, 2015. The three-week course is designed to prepare Marines to lead in an urban environment. - Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment clear a building in a simulated combat town during the culminating event of Division School’s Urban Leaders Course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 22, 2015. The three-week course is designed to prepare Marines to lead in an urban environment.

Clockwise from top left, 1st Lieutenant John Neail, tank commander, Cpl. Christian Bills, gunner, Lance Cpl. Robert Benaridez driver, Lance Cpl. Patrick Bellinger, loader, the crew for the M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank named “Star Lord” participated in Desert Scimitar aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. Desert Scimitar enables 1st Marine Division to test and refine its command and control capabilities and ensures 1st Marine Division units remain committed to consistently improving the quality of their training efforts and their resultant warfighting capabilities. - Clockwise from top left, 1st Lieutenant John Neail, tank commander, Cpl. Christian Bills, gunner, Lance Cpl. Robert Benaridez driver, Lance Cpl. Patrick Bellinger, loader, the crew for the M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank named “Star Lord” participated in Desert Scimitar aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. Desert Scimitar enables 1st Marine Division to test and refine its command and control capabilities and ensures 1st Marine Division units remain committed to consistently improving the quality of their training efforts and their resultant warfighting capabilities.

Herschel Walker, Heisman Trophy winner, professional athlete, businessman and author, is the national spokesman for the Patriot Support Programs of Universal Health Services. Walker discussed the importance of seeking help for mental illness and substance abuse with Marines March 24, 2015, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Walker now provides emotional and motivational support to service members, veterans and military families by conducting public speaking engagements at military installations nationwide. - Herschel Walker, Heisman Trophy winner, professional athlete, businessman and author, is the national spokesman for the Patriot Support Programs of Universal Health Services. Walker discussed the importance of seeking help for mental illness and substance abuse with Marines March 24, 2015, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Walker now provides emotional and motivational support to service members, veterans and military families by conducting public speaking engagements at military installations nationwide.

Staff Sgt. Andrew Eichelberger, motorcycle instructor with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, instructs during the Riders’ Essential Skills Training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 9-16, 2015. The program is being methodically developed to dramatically reduce motorcycle accidents and, if approved, will replace all Level 2 motorcycle training. - Staff Sgt. Andrew Eichelberger, motorcycle instructor with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance, instructs during the Riders’ Essential Skills Training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 9-16, 2015. The program is being methodically developed to dramatically reduce motorcycle accidents and, if approved, will replace all Level 2 motorcycle training.

Marines learn the basics of Helicopter Rope Suspension Training during the ANGLICO Basic Course. Marines with 1st and 6th ANGLICO participate in HRST during a three-week ABC, a three-section course implementing the basics of motor transportation, communications and call-for-fire techniques aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 9, 2015. - Marines learn the basics of Helicopter Rope Suspension Training during the ANGLICO Basic Course. Marines with 1st and 6th ANGLICO participate in HRST during a three-week ABC, a three-section course implementing the basics of motor transportation, communications and call-for-fire techniques aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 9, 2015.

Lance Cpl. Suzette Goddard, military working dog handler, Military Working Dog Platoon, 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, posts security alongside her dog, Denny, during the Counter IED course. Marines with MWD Platoon, 1st LEB and Assault Breacher Vehicle Platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Combat Engineers Battalion, participated in Counter Improvised Explosive Device Training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 10, 2015. - Lance Cpl. Suzette Goddard, military working dog handler, Military Working Dog Platoon, 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, posts security alongside her dog, Denny, during the Counter IED course. Marines with MWD Platoon, 1st LEB and Assault Breacher Vehicle Platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Combat Engineers Battalion, participated in Counter Improvised Explosive Device Training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 10, 2015.

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Major General Lawrence D. Nicholson, commanding general of 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, thanks the veterans of the Battle of Iwo Jima for their service during the Iwo Jima Commemorative Banquet for the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 7. The evening included a sunset memorial, 21-gun salute, banquet and a video message for veterans from Commandant of the Marine Corps General Joseph Dunford. “Your legacy is the young men and women who use your example of courage and commitment to inspire them to confront and overcome the challenges that they face today… I pledge that today’s Marines will keep the spirit of Iwo Jima alive,” said Dunford. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caitlin Bevel) - Major General Lawrence D. Nicholson, commanding general of 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, thanks the veterans of the Battle of Iwo Jima for their service during the Iwo Jima Commemorative Banquet for the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 7. The evening included a sunset memorial, 21-gun salute, banquet and a video message for veterans from Commandant of the Marine Corps General Joseph Dunford. “Your legacy is the young men and women who use your example of courage and commitment to inspire them to confront and overcome the challenges that they face today… I pledge that today’s Marines will keep the spirit of Iwo Jima alive,” said Dunford. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caitlin Bevel)