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Marines with Combat Service Support Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conducted a field exercise at Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 4-8, 2017. The field exercise served as pre-deployment training designed to sharpen operational skillsets including vehicle convoys; chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defensive tactics; and proper employment of crew-served weapons. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Ruth Wheeley)

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 7, 2017) - U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Commander, Amphibious Squadron 3 and USS America give a motivating message to the U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Military Academy for this year's Army-Navy football game aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The 15th MEU and America Amphibious Ready Group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, and to preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Hannah Perkins)

ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 23, 2017) Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer visited Sailors and Marines of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the America Amphibious Ready Group aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) Thanksgiving Day. America is the flagship for the America Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps video Sgt. Hannah Perkins)

Marines with 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade and Sailors with Expeditionary Strike Group Three conclude Exercise Dawn Blitz 2017, Oct. 30. Dawn Blitz is an exercise designed to train and integrate Navy and Marine Corps units to improve amphibious capabilities, with training to include: amphibious assaults, live-fire events, and aviation operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Royce Dorman)

U.S. Marines conduct expeditionary advanced base operations in support of Exercise Dawn Blitz 2017 on Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 27, 2017. Dawn Blitz is a scenario driven, amphibious exercise conducted between Expeditionary Strike Group 3 and 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade, testing their ability to conduct amphibious operations in response to global crises and to project power ashore as part of a Navy-Marine Corps team. (U.S. Marine corps video by LCpl Victoria Decker)

U.S. service members and family and friends gather for the 1st Dental Battalion/Naval Dental Center Suicide Prevention & Awareness Walk at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 29, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Kyle McNan)

Petty Officer 2nd Class Marnae Behlow, a hospital corpsman with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, speaks about her experiences during her deployment with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit as the first female corpsman with an ANGLICO unit earlier this year. Behlow currently trains Marines and Sailors to be prepared for future deployments with ANGLICO. (U.S. Marine Corps video by LCpl. Cutler Brice)

September is Suicide Prevention Month. Even the smallest act of kindness can have a lasting impact on a fellow service member. Marines, Sailors, and family members are encouraged to utilize available support networks, suicide prevention, and behavioral health resources if they suspect someone of self-harm or suicide. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Devan K. Gowans)

The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Battalion Landing Team started their portion of Alligator Dagger 17, a two-week combat rehearsal in Djibouti, to increase proficiency and readiness in the 5th Fleet area of operation, by reintroducing basic marksmanship skills and weapons familiarization. “This basic sustainment training keeps the Marines’ edges sharp so we maintain that constant force of readiness,” said Staff Sgt. Rogan Nichols, the platoon sergeant for third platoon, Company A. “This is why we are known as the force in readiness, and it’s what our MEU is prepared for.” The BLT culminated the training by conducting squad supported live-fire, fire-and-movement attacks, which incorporated company organic assets as wells scout snipers exercising the combat orders process. The BLT successfully completed all training expectations and reinforced the strength of their teams from the bottom up making the BLT as a whole fundamentally more effective and responsive. “This training helped the Marines get to the next tier of confidence in their weapons systems, intimately learning about their day and night optics and how to use both in low-light and other harsh situations, as well as built a familiarity with rest of their gear issued for deployment,” Nichols added. The Battalion Landing Team worked in extreme conditions to prepare themselves as well as the rest of the 15th MEU for seamless and quick response to crises situations even in the most unforgiving terrain and climate. “This exercise acclimated us to operating in 5th Fleet’s environment,” said 1st Lt. Patrick Neichter, the platoon commander of 2nd platoon, Company B. “Alligator Dagger was necessary so we are prepared to respond to any type of crises situation while the 15th MEU is operating in the 5th Fleet area of operation.” From heat acclamation and building and using terrain models to conduct live-fire squad attacks, the BLT built their confidence of the key leaders as well as the small unit leaders perfecting readiness, the Marines’ leadership skills and the overall abilities of the 15th MEU.

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 8, 2017) Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force conduct a visit, board, search and seizure mission aboard USS Lewis B. Puller (T-ESB 3) during exercise Alligator Dagger 2017. VBSSs are conducted to capture and control a suspected enemy vessel in order to combat terrorism, piracy and smuggling operations on the sea. Available expeditionary Navy/Marine Corps forces stand ready aboard ships to assure allies, deter potential adversaries and provide persistent U.S. presence. Alligator Dagger provides opportunity to enhance capabilities in critical mission sets inherent to the U.S. Navy-Marine Corps team. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Capt. Maida Zheng/Released)"

LONG BEACH, California (August 31, 2017) Marines, Sailors and Coast Guardsmen work alongside civilian volunteers and contractors with Habitat for Humanity to build condominiums in Long Beach, California during Los Angeles Fleet Week 2017. LA Fleet Week is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard team and experience America's sea services. During fleet week, service members will participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles and surrounding areas have to offer.

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conduct a field medical training exercise on Marine corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 26, 2017. After four days of classroom instruction, the Marines were evaluated with a hyper realistic trauma range designed to test their skills under pressure.

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) hike on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 18, 2017. The 13th MEU is preparing for deployment by conditioning monthly through hikes, each one escalating in difficulty. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Danny Gonzalez)

Sailors with Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, participate in training exercise Pico De Gallo at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 15, 2017. The Sailors engage in high intensity scenario driven training to enhance their ability to provide health services and support.

Royal Australian Navy Lt. Caitlin Lamb, staff officer to the Deputy Commander, Northern Command, talks about her bodybuilding lifestyle in Darwin, Australia, April 12, 2017. "I was stubborn as a kid and now I'm persistent as an adult," said Lamb.

Sgt. Excer Rivera is an engineer platoon squad leader with Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group. Rivera talks about how he won Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter and NCO of the year. For his achievements and dedication as a NCO, Rivera also received a Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David A. Ottignon, left, commanding general of 1st Marine Logistics Group, and Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, sergeant major of 1st Marine Logistics Group, deliver a public service announcement about the 2017 Active Duty Fund Drive (ADFD) in support of Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) at Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 2, 2017.

Cpl. Coria Valle, a warehouse clerk with 1st Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, talks about what makes his stand out as a Marine and his willingness to help others succeed. Valle won the Marine of the Year award and also received a Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal for all his hard work on and off duty.

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Martin Brandtner is laid to rest at The Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley, Nev., Jan. 18, 2017. Lt. Gen. Brandtner is one of two Marines to be awarded two Navy Crosses for his actions during the Vietnam War. He retired after serving 33 years in the Marine Corps and is survived by his wife Sandra and his four children. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Donald Holbert)