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U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment conduct a firing mission during FireEX in support of Steel Knight 2017 (SK-17) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 5, 2016. The 1st Marine Division remains the most active and engaged ground combat element in the Marine Corps and training exercises like SK-17 provide opportunities for the Division to exercise its full range of capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Lance Cpl. Michael D LaFontaine and Lance Cpl. Preston J Hightower)

U.S. Marines and Sailors from 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, demonstrate amphibious landing capabilities during Steel Knight 2017 at Camp Pendleton, Calif., on December 4, 2016. The distinct ability of the Marine Corps to gain access to critical areas anywhere in the world through air, ground and maritime capabilities enables us to aid our nation in efforts to resolve conflict, conduct humanitarian assistance or engage our nation’s enemies in remote, austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Carlos J. Lopez/Released)

U.S. Marines with Reparable Maintenance Company, 1st Maintenance Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, 3-D print a mounting bracket for a Logistics Vehicle System Replacement during exercise Steel Knight at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Dec. 6, 2016. Steel Knight 2017 is a 1st Marine Division​-led exercise that exposes Marines and Sailors to skill sets necessary to operate as a fully capable Marine air ground task force.

Sgt. Claire Kowrach is a heavy equipment operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 7, 1st Marine Logistics Group. Kowrach talks about leadership, why she joined the Marine Corps and her experience on Marine Security Guard duty. Kowrach is from Newport, RI.

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion 5th Marine Regiment, conduct a long range raid during Steel Knight 2017 at the Yuma Proving Grounds, Yuma, Arizona, on Dec 7,2016.The 1st Marine Division remains the most active and engaged ground combat element in the Marine Corps. Training exercises, like SK-17, provide opportunities for the Division to exercise its full range of capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery video by Branden j Bourque/Released)

Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, conducts a live-fire mechanized assault during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation as part of Steel Knight 2017 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 7, 2016. Steel Knight is an annual exercise lead by the 1st Marine Division that spans the western United States and California coast. Focusing on ground fires, maneuver warfare tactics and command and control capabilities, this exercise tests Marines and Sailors across a range of environments and against a thinking opposing force which ensures that the 1st Marine Division is the Marine Corps' largest, most capable and most lethal combat force in readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Timothy Valero)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion 5th Marine Regiment, conduct a long range raid during exercise Steel Knight 2017 (SK-17) at the Yuma Proving Grounds, Yuma, Arizona, on Dec. 7,2016. The 1st Marine Division remains the most active and engaged ground combat element in the Marine Corps. Training exercises, like SK-17, provide opportunities for the Division to exercise its full range of capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Lance Cpl. Branden J. Bourque/Released)

Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conduct an integrated attack on Morgan's Well during the company's Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation as part of Steel Knight 17 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 7, 2016. Steel Knight is an annual exercise led by the 1st Marine Division that spans the Western United States and California Coast.

Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, participate in a division-level combined arms live fire exercise during Steel Knight 17 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., from Dec. 5 to Dec. 10, 2016. 1st LAR mounted their LAV-25s and headed out into the desert for four days of live-fire exercises and realistic training. The unit acted in support of 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, and also was accompanied by troops with New Zealand’s Queen Alexandra’s Mounted Rifles. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Justin Huffty and Lance Cpl. Preston Hightower)

Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, participate in a division-level combined arms live fire exercise during Steel Knight 17 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., from Dec. 5 to Dec. 10, 2016. 1st LAR mounted their LAV-25s and headed out into the desert for four days of live-fire exercises and realistic training. The unit acted in support of 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, and also was accompanied by troops with New Zealand’s Queen Alexandra’s Mounted Rifles. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Justin Huffty and Lance Cpl. Preston Hightower)

Marines of 3/5 are currently field testing equipment and technology from the Marine Corps War Fighting Lab during Integrated Training Exercise 1-17 in order to enhance and sustain combined arms proficiency in preparation for their deployment as the Ground Combat Element for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Daniel Betancourt Jr.)

Marines of 3/5 are currently field testing equipment and technology from the Marine Corps War Fighting Lab during Integrated Training Exercise 1-17 in order to enhance and sustain combined arms proficiency in preparation for their deployment as the Ground Combat Element for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Daniel Betancourt Jr.)

Soldiers from the Singapore Armed Forces conduct a company level assault as part of Exercise Valiant Mark 2016 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. Oct. 7, 2016. Valiant Mark is an annual exercise conducted by U.S. Marines and the Singapore Armed Forces in order to maintain a high level of interoperability, enhanced military to military relations and to enrich mutual combat capabilities through combined training. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Lance Cpl. Branden Bourque and Lance Cpl. Preston Hightower/Released)

U.S. Marines and Soldiers from the Singapore Armed Forces conduct a squad level attack range as part of Exercise Valiant Mark 2016 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. Sept. 29, 2016. This is the 25th year that U.S. Marines and the Singapore Armed Forces have met for Valiant Mark, which improves and maintains a high level of interoperability, enhanced military to military relations and to enriches mutual combat capabilities through combined training. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Lance Cpl. Branden Bourque and Lance Cpl. Preston Hightower/Released)

U.S. Marines and Soldiers from the Singapore Armed Forces conduct a live fire rifle and machine gun range as part of Exercise Valiant Mark 2016 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. Sept. 27, 2016. Valiant Mark is an annual exercise conducted by U.S. Marines and the Singapore Armed Forces in order to maintain a high level of interoperability, enhanced military to military relations and to enrich mutual combat capabilities through combined training. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Lance Cpl. Branden Bourque and Lance Cpl. Preston Hightower)

U.S. Marines and Singapore Armed Forces participate in the opening ceremony for Exercise Valiant Mark 2016 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. Sept. 26, 2016. Valiant Mark is an annual exercise conducted by U.S. Marines and the Singapore Armed Forces in order to maintain a high level of interoperability, enhanced military to military relations and to enrich mutual combat capabilities through combined training.(U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Lance Cpl. Branden Bourque/Released)

Teaser for mountain training conducted by Company K, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment at Marine Corps Community Services Big Bear Recreation Center, Big Bear Lake, Calif., Sept, 6-11, 2016.

Marines with 3rd Battalion 4th Marine Regiment Conducts mountain terrain training at Marine Corps Community Services Big Bear Recreation Center, Big Bear Lake, Calif., Sept. 10, 2016. This training was to prepare the Marines for a battalion level exercise at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California.

B-Roll/Interviews of Marine with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment after conducting mountain terrain training at Marine Corps Community Services Big Bear Recreation Center, Big Bear, Calif., Sept. 10, 2016. This training was in preparation for the battalion level exercise in Bridgeport, California

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif., (Aug. 26, 2016) -- Lance Cpl. Caitlin Bevel tell us what has happened around the I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, Aug. 26, 2016. MCAS warrior run comp. U.S. Marines of headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miaramar participate in a warrior run competetion to detrermine wich section has the fastest team aboard MCAS Miramar 23 Aug., 2016. The participants ran 3.5 miles with 25lbs of weight in their packs adittionally carrying one water jug and two ammo cans. Lt. Col. Micheal A. Spears Commanding officer, HHS, MCAS Miramar and the HHS Sgt. Maj., Sgt. Maj. Kenneth F. Wiss were in attendance. https://www.dvidshub.net/video/480596/mcas-miramar-warrior-run ITX An overview video of what Marines conducting during Integrated Training Exercise 5-16 aboard Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. https://www.dvidshub.net/video/480183/integrated-training-exercise-5-16 Frozen Chosin Reunion 1950 MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — More than 150 Marine combat veterans and their families gathered for the reunion of the “Chosin Few,” August 17, 2016, aboard Camp Pendleton. The survivors of the battle of Chosin Reservoir come together biannually to reconnect and remember their fallen brothers in the intense battle. The veterans greatly appreciate the recognition for their trials, but it’s the emotions invoked from seeing their brothers who struggled alongside them that makes the reunion truly meaningful. https://www.dvidshub.net/video/479691/frozen-chosin-reunion __ Image: ARFF Mass cass Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting extinguish a fire during an aircraft mass casualty exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 24. Marines with ARFF and firefighters with the MCAS Miramar Fire Department worked alongside San Diego first responders to improve response times, solidify existing standard operating procedures for emergencies and fulfill annual training requirements. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2816722/san-diego-first-responders-conduct-mass-casualty-exercise-aboard-mcas-miramar crew chief loads osprey casualty A crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing leads Marines with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, onto an MV-22 Osprey during an integrated training exercise on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., August 14, 2016. ITX is designed to bring together the ground combat, air combat, and logistics combat elements of the Marine Corps into one fully capable and lethal unit ready to respond to global uncertainty. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2792238/3rd-battalion-7th-marines-off-flying-start night shoot Lance Cpl. Login Loftis, a machine gunner with Company F, 2nd Battalion 5th Marine Regiment fires a M240 medium machine gun as Lance Cpl. Krikland Harrington, a machine gunner with Company F, 2/5, looks through his night vision optic to guide Loftis onto his target during Integrated Training Exercise 5-16 aboard Marine Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms Calif., Aug. 18, 2016. ITX is designed to bring together the ground combat, air combat and logistics combat elements of the Marine Corps into one fully capable and lethal unit ready to respond to global uncertainty. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2807209/2nd-battalion-5th-marines-take-night secure perimeter, bring casualties back Private First Class Tyler Ren, left, and Lance Cpl. Adam Lovell, right, with Security Forces Platoon, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (I MHG), assess simulated casualties during a mass-casualty drill during I Marine Expeditionary Force Large Scale Exercise 2016 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 16, 2016. The security forces platoon ensured security of the perimeter as they waited for stretchers to transport simulated casualties to the aid station. LSE-16 is designed to enhance the command and control, and the interoperability between the I MEF command element staff, and its higher, adjacent and subordinate command headquarters. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2799489/secure-perimeter-bring-casualties-back Bureaucracy A U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams Tank, with Delta Company, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division conducts offensive and defensive tactics during Large Scale Exercise (LSE) on August 16, 2016, on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. LSE-16 is designed to enhance the command and control, and interoperability between I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) and its higher, adjacent and subordinate command headquarters. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2807219/bureaucracy __ assess 1st Tank Bn., 1st MARDIV Live fire at LSE U.S. Marines with Delta Company, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division conduct a Large Scale Exercise (LSE) on Marine Air Ground Command Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. Aug 18, 2016. LSE 2016 is designed to enhance the command and control and interoperability between I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) and its higher, adjacent and subordinate command headquarters https://www.dvidshub.net/video/479994/lse-16-1st-tank-battalion-live-fire-b-roll

I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group execute Large Scale Exercise 2016 (LSE-16) at MCAS Miramar, Aug. 2016. The exercise simulates planning, deployment and combat operations of a Marine Expeditionary Force level composed of more than 50,000 members and a partner country, while working with coalition forces. (U.S. Marine Corps video edited by Lance Cpl. Frank Cordoba)

An overview video of what MAGTF-7, commanded by the 7th Marine Regiment Headquarters, conducting during Integrated Training Exercise 5-16 aboard Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif.

U.S. Marines with Delta Company, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division conduct a Large Scale Exercise (LSE) on Marine Air Ground Command Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. Aug 18, 2016. LSE 2016 is designed to enhance the command and control and interoperability between I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) and its higher, adjacent and subordinate command headquarters.(U.S Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Carlos Lopez/Released)

Large Scale Exercise 2016 simulates the planning, deployment and combat operations of a cohesive, combat-ready team consisting of more than 50,000 military members with I Marine Expeditionary Force.

Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct the Combined Arms Exercise (MEUCAX) at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., June 6-17. The combined arms exercise is the largest ground-based training evolution the MEU will execute prior to embarking aboard naval ships. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Combat Cinematographer GySgt. Robert Brown Jr./ Released)

3/7 GEARS UP FOR DEPLOYMENT Marines with 3rd Battalion 7th Marine Regiment, work in conjunction with supporting units during the battalion's Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., June 13, 2016. Through the 11-day MCCRE the Marines are continuously tested and evaluated whether in the defense and providing security or conducting mechanized assaults on objectives. The MCCRE helps prepare the battalion for its upcoming deployment with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

Marines with Company B, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conduct MOUT town training during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., March 25, 2016. The week-long assessment tests the unit’s competency prior to its upcoming deployment to Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Ground Task Force 5, conduct Integrated Training Exercise 2-16 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 22- Feb. 18, 2016. ITX is a MAGTF sized training event led by the 5th Marine Regiment, to exercise units from across the Marine Corps, some which will forward deploy later this year with various elements to create the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Crisis Response Central Command 16.2, to meet their operational requirements across the range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Chelsey K. Courtney/Released)

U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conduct a long range raid during Integrated Training Exercise 2-16 at Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz., Feb. 13, 2016. The raid was conducted with movement via MV-22 Osprey from Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Donald Holbert/ Released)

U.S. Marines with Battery C, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, provide indirect fire support during Integrated Training Exercise 2-16 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Feb. 9, 2016. The training was conducted to exercise IDF capabilities in support of the ground forces scheme of maneuver. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Donald Holbert/ Released)

Aircraft rescue and firefighting specialists with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, practice vehicle fire extinguishing techniques during Integrated Training Exercise 2-16 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Feb. 15, 2016. ITX is intended to integrate combined arms and improve war fighting capabilities in the scope of the Marine Air Ground Task Force prior to their upcoming deployment.

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, negotiate range 400 during Integrated Training Exercise 2-16 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Feb. 5-6, 2016. The training was conducted to exercise combined arms and maneuver techniques at the company level. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Donald Holbert/ Released)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3D Marine Aircraft Wing, operate a Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 2-16 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Feb. 3, 2016. MWSS-373's FARP operations are one of a series of evolutions that will take place during ITX, a Marine Air Ground Task Force sized training event led by the 5th Marine Regiment, which will forward deploy later this year with various elements to create the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Crisis Response Central Command 16.2. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Chelsey K. Courtney/ Released)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conduct an urban assault during Integrated Training Exercise 2-16 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 29, 2016. The training was conducted to strengthen unit coordination and maneuvers during urban terrain assaults.(U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Donald Holbert/ Released)

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 7, I Marine Expeditionary Force, attend a Basic Machine Gunner's course at the Combat Skills Training school at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 18-29, 2016. The Marines with CLB-7 are from Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms. This is a unique training opportunity for the Marines to interact with their 1st Marine Logistics Group counterparts. The BMG course is a two-week-long class which covers the nomenclature and application of the M240B machine gun, M249 Squad Automatic Weapon, M2 .50 cal machine gun and the Mk 19 grenade launcher. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Angel Serna/Released)

U.S. Marines with Battery A, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, provide indirect fire support for the Fire Support Coordination Exercise during Integrated Training Exercise 2-16 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 24, 2016. Company Fire Support Teams utilized assets to suppress simulated enemy air defense to support ground scheme maneuver during FSCEX. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Donald Holbert/ Released)