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U.S. Marines with several units within the I Marine Expeditionary Force observed a display of how to load and stack a shipping container during Pacific Horizon on Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 12, 2017. Pacific Horizon 2017 is a Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) exercise designed to train I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) and components of Naval Beach Group 1 (NBG-1) Marines and Sailors on arrival and assembly operations as well as follow-on Marine Air Ground Task Force actions to ensure that the right equipment, supplies and tools get to the right people to be employed in a crisis response, humanitarian assistance and amassing combat power ashore from sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roxanna Gonzalez)

U.S. Marines with several units within the I Marine Expeditionary Force observed a display of how to load and stack a shipping container during Pacific Horizon on Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 12, 2017. Pacific Horizon 2017 is a Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) exercise designed to train I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) and components of Naval Beach Group 1 (NBG-1) Marines and Sailors on arrival and assembly operations as well as follow-on Marine Air Ground Task Force actions to ensure that the right equipment, supplies and tools get to the right people to be employed in a crisis response, humanitarian assistance and amassing combat power ashore from sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roxanna Gonzalez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Sorci

CAM RAHN INTERNATIONAL PORT, Vietnam — Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the America Amphibious Ready Group enjoy a game of soccer with guards of Cam Rahn International Port, Aug. 10, 2017. The soccer game was a way for both countries to build comradery while having fun playing a sport all players are passionate about. The 15th MEU and America ARG are operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance regional partnerships and serve as a ready-response capability for any type of contingency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy Valero)

CAM RAHN INTERNATIONAL PORT, Vietnam — Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the America Amphibious Ready Group enjoy a game of soccer with guards of Cam Rahn International Port, Aug. 10, 2017. The soccer game was a way for both countries to build comradery while having fun playing a sport all players are passionate about. The 15th MEU and America ARG are operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance regional partnerships and serve as a ready-response capability for any type of contingency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy Valero)

Photo by Cpl. Timothy Valero

INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 26, 2017) – Women in leadership roles or who hold uncommon military occupational specialties in the Navy and Marine Corps are recognized on National Women Equality Day aboard USS San Diego (LPD 22). The Diversity Committee organized the event to recall and honor women throughout history and women aboard USS San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy Valero)

INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 26, 2017) – Women in leadership roles or who hold uncommon military occupational specialties in the Navy and Marine Corps are recognized on National Women Equality Day aboard USS San Diego (LPD 22). The Diversity Committee organized the event to recall and honor women throughout history and women aboard USS San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy Valero)

Photo by Cpl. Timothy Valero

GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 4, 2017) – A Landing Craft Air Cushion approaches USS San Diego (LPD 22) during exercise Alligator Dagger 2017. The MEU-ARG team is deployed as a crisis response and contingency force prepared to conduct operations and partner nation training. Alligator Dagger is a dedicated, unilateral combat rehearsal led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, in which combined Navy and Marine Corps units of the America Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are to practice, rehearse and exercise integrated capabilities that are available to U.S. Central Command both afloat and ashore. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeremy Laboy)

GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 4, 2017) – A Landing Craft Air Cushion approaches USS San Diego (LPD 22) during exercise Alligator Dagger 2017. The MEU-ARG team is deployed as a crisis response and contingency force prepared to conduct operations and partner nation training. Alligator Dagger is a dedicated, unilateral combat rehearsal led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, in which combined Navy and Marine Corps units of the America Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are to practice, rehearse and exercise integrated capabilities that are available to U.S. Central Command both afloat and ashore. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeremy Laboy)

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Lamar Harrington, commandant of Montford Point Marine Detachment 158, addresses the crowd at the Mural Unveiling ceremony during Marine Week Detroit, Sept. 9, 2017. Marine Week Detroit is an opportunity to connect with the people of the greater Detroit area, and thank them for their support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Danny Gonzalez)

Lamar Harrington, commandant of Montford Point Marine Detachment 158, addresses the crowd at the Mural Unveiling ceremony during Marine Week Detroit, Sept. 9, 2017. Marine Week Detroit is an opportunity to connect with the people of the greater Detroit area, and thank them for their support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Danny Gonzalez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Danny Gonzalez

GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 11, 2017) – ISpread across three different ships, Marines of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors aboard America’s Amphibious Readiness Group (MEU/ARG) took a moment to remember that one fateful day, 16 years ago.

GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 11, 2017) – ISpread across three different ships, Marines of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors aboard America’s Amphibious Readiness Group (MEU/ARG) took a moment to remember that one fateful day, 16 years ago.

Photo by Courtesy

Volunteers with the Lifestyle, Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills (LINKS) program receive awards for their service during the 20th anniversary celebration on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 8. For more information on the LINKS program or for information about volunteer opportunities, visit the LINKS page at www.mccsmiramar.com/links.

Volunteers with the Lifestyle, Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills (LINKS) program receive awards for their service during the 20th anniversary celebration on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 8. For more information on the LINKS program or for information about volunteer opportunities, visit the LINKS page at www.mccsmiramar.com/links.

Photo by Sgt. David Bickel

The College of Distance Education and Training is an organization within Marine Corps Training and Education Command whose mission is to design, develop, and deliver distance learning programs across the Marine Corps. Within the Miramar Region, evening seminars are offered at MCAS Miramar, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, MCAS Yuma and at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in Monterey, California.

The College of Distance Education and Training is an organization within Marine Corps Training and Education Command whose mission is to design, develop, and deliver distance learning programs across the Marine Corps. Within the Miramar Region, evening seminars are offered at MCAS Miramar, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, MCAS Yuma and at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in Monterey, California.

Photo by Sgt. Brytani Wheeler

While forward deployed in the Middle East, U.S. Marine Cpl. Jade Daughtry walks alongside fellow Marines and Airmen during a Memorial Ruck March Sept. 11, 2017. The Marines and Airmen gathered to show strength and unity to honor the 2,977 lives that were lost Sept. 11, 2001.

While forward deployed in the Middle East, U.S. Marine Cpl. Jade Daughtry walks alongside fellow Marines and Airmen during a Memorial Ruck March Sept. 11, 2017. The Marines and Airmen gathered to show strength and unity to honor the 2,977 lives that were lost Sept. 11, 2001.

Photo by Cpl. Jocelyn Ontiveros

Service members deployed in the Middle East gathered for the Memorial Ruck March Sept. 11, 2017. The Service members gathered to remember the 2,977 people who lost their lives Sept. 11, 2001.

Service members deployed in the Middle East gathered for the Memorial Ruck March Sept. 11, 2017. The Service members gathered to remember the 2,977 people who lost their lives Sept. 11, 2001.

Photo by Cpl. Jocelyn Ontiveros

After the Memorial Ruck March, service members who are forward deployed in the Middle East held a moment of silence Sept. 11, 2017. Service members gathered to remember the 2,977 people who lost their lives Sept. 11, 2001.

After the Memorial Ruck March, service members who are forward deployed in the Middle East held a moment of silence Sept. 11, 2017. Service members gathered to remember the 2,977 people who lost their lives Sept. 11, 2001.

Photo by Cpl. Jocelyn Ontiveros

U.S. Airman 1st Class Anthony Cecci, Senior Airman Christopher Oltmans, Staff Sgt. Sage Taylor and military working dog Aruba lead the Memorial Ruck March while forward deployed to the Middle East Sept. 11, 2017. Service members gathered to remember the 2,977 people who lost their lives Sept. 11, 2001.

U.S. Airman 1st Class Anthony Cecci, Senior Airman Christopher Oltmans, Staff Sgt. Sage Taylor and military working dog Aruba lead the Memorial Ruck March while forward deployed to the Middle East Sept. 11, 2017. Service members gathered to remember the 2,977 people who lost their lives Sept. 11, 2001.

Photo by Cpl. Jocelyn Ontiveros

Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer, left, walks with Lt. Gen. Lewis Craparotta, right, commanding general of 1st Marine Expeditionary Force during his visit to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 30, 2017. Spencer also toured other I MEF units and met with I MEF leadership during his visit. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin E. Bowles)

Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer, left, walks with Lt. Gen. Lewis Craparotta, right, commanding general of 1st Marine Expeditionary Force during his visit to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 30, 2017. Spencer also toured other I MEF units and met with I MEF leadership during his visit. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin E. Bowles)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Bowles

Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer shakes hands with Sgt. Maj. Max Garcia, sergeant major of 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 30, 2017. Spencer also toured other I MEF units and met with I MEF leadership during his visit. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin E. Bowles)

Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer shakes hands with Sgt. Maj. Max Garcia, sergeant major of 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 30, 2017. Spencer also toured other I MEF units and met with I MEF leadership during his visit. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin E. Bowles)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Bowles

Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer, center, walks with leaders from I Marine Expeditionary Force during his visit to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 30, 2017. Spencer also toured other I MEF units and met with I MEF leadership during his visit. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin E. Bowles)

Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer, center, walks with leaders from I Marine Expeditionary Force during his visit to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 30, 2017. Spencer also toured other I MEF units and met with I MEF leadership during his visit. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin E. Bowles)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Bowles

Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer shares a laugh with Marines from 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion during his visit to the unit at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 30, 2017. Spencer also toured other I MEF units and met with I MEF leadership during his visit. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin E. Bowles)

Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer shares a laugh with Marines from 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion during his visit to the unit at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 30, 2017. Spencer also toured other I MEF units and met with I MEF leadership during his visit. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Justin E. Bowles)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Bowles

Bravo Company Conducts early morning PT to the top of cardiac hill during the company run.

Bravo Company Conducts early morning PT to the top of cardiac hill during the company run.

Photo by Stock

U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Gregory Melson, a crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force — Crisis Response — Central Command, wears an oxygen mask at 10,000 feet during an air delivery exercise. Air delivery is a capability SPMAGTF CR-CC can employ that allows supplies to be delivered to ground troops when they are in remote locations, increasing SPMAGTF-CR-CC’s ability to support itself in austere expeditionary environments.

U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Gregory Melson, a crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force — Crisis Response — Central Command, wears an oxygen mask at 10,000 feet during an air delivery exercise. Air delivery is a capability SPMAGTF CR-CC can employ that allows supplies to be delivered to ground troops when they are in remote locations, increasing SPMAGTF-CR-CC’s ability to support itself in austere expeditionary environments.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob D. Osborne

U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Gregory Melson, a crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force — Crisis Response — Central Command, waits for the green light to cut the package free for an air delivery exercise. Air delivery is a capability SPMAGTF CR-CC can employ that allows supplies to be delivered to ground troops when they are in remote locations, increasing SPMAGTF-CR-CC’s ability to support itself in austere expeditionary environments.

U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Gregory Melson, a crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force — Crisis Response — Central Command, waits for the green light to cut the package free for an air delivery exercise. Air delivery is a capability SPMAGTF CR-CC can employ that allows supplies to be delivered to ground troops when they are in remote locations, increasing SPMAGTF-CR-CC’s ability to support itself in austere expeditionary environments.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob D. Osborne

U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Gregory Melson, a crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force — Crisis Response — Central Command, watches the package fall to its target destination during an air delivery exercise. Air delivery is a capability SPMAGTF CR-CC can employ that allows supplies to be delivered to ground troops when they are in remote locations, increasing SPMAGTF-CR-CC’s ability to support itself in austere expeditionary environments.

U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Gregory Melson, a crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force — Crisis Response — Central Command, watches the package fall to its target destination during an air delivery exercise. Air delivery is a capability SPMAGTF CR-CC can employ that allows supplies to be delivered to ground troops when they are in remote locations, increasing SPMAGTF-CR-CC’s ability to support itself in austere expeditionary environments.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob D. Osborne

I Marine Expeditionary Force