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Marines with the I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group bear their unit’s standards after a motivational run at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 10, 2016. The run was done in celebration of the 241st birthday of the United States Marine Corps. On Nov. 1, 1921, General John A. Lejeune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, directed that Marines throughout the globe would celebrate their traditions on the Marine Corps Birthday, Nov. 10. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

Marines with the I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group bear their unit’s standards after a motivational run at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 10, 2016. The run was done in celebration of the 241st birthday of the United States Marine Corps. On Nov. 1, 1921, General John A. Lejeune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, directed that Marines throughout the globe would celebrate their traditions on the Marine Corps Birthday, Nov. 10. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

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Navy Lieutenant Kayla Tawoda (center), an air-naval gunfire liaison officer with I Marine Expeditionary Force command element, is awarded first place in the 2016 International Natural Bodybuilding Association Team USA Professional-Amateur competition. Bodybuilding is a disciplined and regimented

process of physical conditioning that requires an extreme level of dedication. Tawoda said, “My military core values translated really well into bodybuilding. There’s so much discipline and willpower involved.” (Courtesy Photo)

Navy Lieutenant Kayla Tawoda (center), an air-naval gunfire liaison officer with I Marine Expeditionary Force command element, is awarded first place in the 2016 International Natural Bodybuilding Association Team USA Professional-Amateur competition. Bodybuilding is a disciplined and regimented process of physical conditioning that requires an extreme level of dedication. Tawoda said, “My military core values translated really well into bodybuilding. There’s so much discipline and willpower involved.” (Courtesy Photo)

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Navy Lieutenant Kayla Tawoda (center), an air-naval gunfire liaison officer with I Marine Expeditionary Force command element, is awarded first place in the 2016 International Natural Bodybuilding Association Team USA Professional-Amateur competition. Bodybuilding is a disciplined and regimented process of physical conditioning that requires an extreme level of dedication. Tawoda said, “My military core values translated really well into bodybuilding. There’s so much discipline and willpower involved.” (Courtesy Photo)

Navy Lieutenant Kayla Tawoda (center), an air-naval gunfire liaison officer with I Marine Expeditionary Force command element, is awarded first place in the 2016 International Natural Bodybuilding Association Team USA Professional-Amateur competition. Bodybuilding is a disciplined and regimented process of physical conditioning that requires an extreme level of dedication. Tawoda said, “My military core values translated really well into bodybuilding. There’s so much discipline and willpower involved.” (Courtesy Photo)

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Marines and their families participate in “Trunk or Treat” at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 28, 2016. The event was hosted by I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, and included trick or treating, games, a costume contest, and a free movie showing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

Marines and their families participate in “Trunk or Treat” at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 28, 2016. The event was hosted by I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, and included trick or treating, games, a costume contest, and a free movie showing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

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1st Lt. Malia Haselton, executive officer, Headquarters Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, and Master Sgt. Jason Black, operations chief, I MHG, prepare food during “Trunk or Treat,” at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 28, 2016. The event included trick or treating, games, a costume contest, and a free movie showing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

1st Lt. Malia Haselton, executive officer, Headquarters Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, and Master Sgt. Jason Black, operations chief, I MHG, prepare food during “Trunk or Treat,” at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 28, 2016. The event included trick or treating, games, a costume contest, and a free movie showing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

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The force was with Col. Roberta Shea, commanding officer, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group and her pooches as she and other Marines celebrated “Trunk or Treat” at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 28, 2016. The event included trick or treating, games, a costume contest, and a free movie showing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

The force was with Col. Roberta Shea, commanding officer, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group and her pooches as she and other Marines celebrated “Trunk or Treat” at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 28, 2016. The event included trick or treating, games, a costume contest, and a free movie showing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

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Families participate in “Trunk or Treat” at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 28, 2016. The event was hosted by I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, and included trick or treating, games, a costume contest, and a free movie showing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

Families participate in “Trunk or Treat” at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 28, 2016. The event was hosted by I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, and included trick or treating, games, a costume contest, and a free movie showing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

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Capt. Brian Moeller, commanding officer, Headquarters Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, donned the stars and stripes during “Trunk or Treat” at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 28, 2016. The event included trick or treating, games, a costume contest, and a free movie showing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

Capt. Brian Moeller, commanding officer, Headquarters Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, donned the stars and stripes during “Trunk or Treat” at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 28, 2016. The event included trick or treating, games, a costume contest, and a free movie showing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

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Sgt. Maj. David Wilson, sergeant major, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, strikes a pose with his dog, Limo, for “Trunk or Treat,” at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 28, 2016. The event included trick or treating, games, a costume contest, and a free movie showing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

Sgt. Maj. David Wilson, sergeant major, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, strikes a pose with his dog, Limo, for “Trunk or Treat,” at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 28, 2016. The event included trick or treating, games, a costume contest, and a free movie showing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

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Master Sgt. Scott Dunn, public affairs chief, I Marine Expeditionary Force and his son help celebrate “Trunk or Treat,” at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 28, 2016. The event was hosted by I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, and included trick or treating, games, a costume contest, and a free movie showing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

Master Sgt. Scott Dunn, public affairs chief, I Marine Expeditionary Force and his son help celebrate “Trunk or Treat,” at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 28, 2016. The event was hosted by I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, and included trick or treating, games, a costume contest, and a free movie showing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

Photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss

Graduates of the first Force Fitness Instructor Course pose at their graduation at the Force Fitness Readiness Center on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Vir, Nov. 4, 2016. The graduates will now return to their respective units and apply all that they’ve learned over the five-week course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacky A. Fang/RELEASED)

Graduates of the first Force Fitness Instructor Course pose at their graduation at the Force Fitness Readiness Center on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Vir, Nov. 4, 2016. The graduates will now return to their respective units and apply all that they’ve learned over the five-week course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacky A. Fang/RELEASED)

Photo by Cpl. Alvin Pujols

Major Gen. James W. Lukeman, the commanding general of the Marine Corps Training and Education Command, addresses the audience of the first Force Fitness Instructor Course aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Nov. 4, 2016. The graduates will now return to their respective units and apply all that they’ve learned over the five-week course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacky A. Fang/RELEASED)

Major Gen. James W. Lukeman, the commanding general of the Marine Corps Training and Education Command, addresses the audience of the first Force Fitness Instructor Course aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Nov. 4, 2016. The graduates will now return to their respective units and apply all that they’ve learned over the five-week course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacky A. Fang/RELEASED)

Photo by Cpl. Alvin Pujols

Sulphur dioxide from a fire at the Al-Mishraq sulfur plant travels over Qayyarah Airfield West, Iraq, Oct. 25, 2016. Marines with an Advise and Assist Team with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command were deployed to the area when the fire was burning. The Marines of the A&A Team were able to overcome these conditions and continue operating due to their CBRN training. U.S. Marines receive this training throughout their careers and before deploying in order to effectively respond to an attack and continue accomplishing the mission.

Sulphur dioxide from a fire at the Al-Mishraq sulfur plant travels over Qayyarah Airfield West, Iraq, Oct. 25, 2016. Marines with an Advise and Assist Team with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command were deployed to the area when the fire was burning. The Marines of the A&A Team were able to overcome these conditions and continue operating due to their CBRN training. U.S. Marines receive this training throughout their careers and before deploying in order to effectively respond to an attack and continue accomplishing the mission.

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Cpl. Ali J. Mohammed, a translator with the Advise and Assist Team from the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, and Maj. Ryan Hunt, the officer in charge of the A&A Team from the SPMAGTF-CR-CC, pose for a photo at Qayyarah Airfield West, Iraq, Oct. 25, 2016. The Marines of the A&A Team were able to overcome these conditions and continue operating due to their CBRN training. U.S. Marines receive this training throughout their careers and before deploying in order to effectively respond to an attack and continue accomplishing the mission.

Cpl. Ali J. Mohammed, a translator with the Advise and Assist Team from the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, and Maj. Ryan Hunt, the officer in charge of the A&A Team from the SPMAGTF-CR-CC, pose for a photo at Qayyarah Airfield West, Iraq, Oct. 25, 2016. The Marines of the A&A Team were able to overcome these conditions and continue operating due to their CBRN training. U.S. Marines receive this training throughout their careers and before deploying in order to effectively respond to an attack and continue accomplishing the mission.

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Cpl. Darmani Parks, the chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense noncommissioned officer of the Advise and Assist Team with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command measures chemical agent presence in the air utilizing a joint chemical agent detector at Qayyarah Airfield West, Iraq, Oct. 25, 2016. The Marines of the A&A Team were able to overcome these conditions and continue operating due to their CBRN training. U.S. Marines receive this training throughout their careers and before deploying in order to effectively respond to an attack and continue accomplishing the mission.

Cpl. Darmani Parks, the chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense noncommissioned officer of the Advise and Assist Team with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command measures chemical agent presence in the air utilizing a joint chemical agent detector at Qayyarah Airfield West, Iraq, Oct. 25, 2016. The Marines of the A&A Team were able to overcome these conditions and continue operating due to their CBRN training. U.S. Marines receive this training throughout their careers and before deploying in order to effectively respond to an attack and continue accomplishing the mission.

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The Marines of 11th Marine Regiment celebrate Saint Barbara's Day--the patron saint of Artillery--in Las Pulgas, Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 21, 2016. The regiment remembered those artillerymen who have gone before them with a memorial service, inducted new members into the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara, and added some levity with a homemade trebuchet competition. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devan K. Gowans/Released)

The Marines of 11th Marine Regiment celebrate Saint Barbara's Day--the patron saint of Artillery--in Las Pulgas, Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 21, 2016. The regiment remembered those artillerymen who have gone before them with a memorial service, inducted new members into the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara, and added some levity with a homemade trebuchet competition. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devan K. Gowans/Released)

Photo by Cpl. April Price

Essay winners Sgt. Grant Kollinger and Cpl. Jackie Madhava display their plaques while posing with Lt. Gen. Lewis Craparotta, commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force (right), Sgt. Maj. Frank Pulley (left), and Sgt. Major Bradley Kasal, during a luncheon for the “Protect What You’ve Earned” essay contest at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 14, 2016. Madhava received first and Kollinger received third place out of more than 40 contestants. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Gabino Perez)

Essay winners Sgt. Grant Kollinger and Cpl. Jackie Madhava display their plaques while posing with Lt. Gen. Lewis Craparotta, commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force (right), Sgt. Maj. Frank Pulley (left), and Sgt. Major Bradley Kasal, during a luncheon for the “Protect What You’ve Earned” essay contest at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 14, 2016. Madhava received first and Kollinger received third place out of more than 40 contestants. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Gabino Perez)

Photo by Pfc. Gabino Perez

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Woodrow Jackson, a military police Marine with Law Enforcement Detachment, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, enters a room with French forces during urban operations training in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 23, 2016. American and French forces worked together to build partnership and learn from each other’s tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Quavaungh Pointer)

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Woodrow Jackson, a military police Marine with Law Enforcement Detachment, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, enters a room with French forces during urban operations training in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 23, 2016. American and French forces worked together to build partnership and learn from each other’s tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Quavaungh Pointer)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Quavaungh Pointer

Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Ryan Kalata, an embark chief with Headquarters Company, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, works with French forces during urban operations training in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 23, 2016. American and French forces worked together to build partnership and learn from each other’s tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Quavaungh Pointer)

Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Ryan Kalata, an embark chief with Headquarters Company, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, works with French forces during urban operations training in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 23, 2016. American and French forces worked together to build partnership and learn from each other’s tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Quavaungh Pointer)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Quavaungh Pointer

Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Woodrow Jackson, a military police Marine with Law Enforcement Detachment, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, provides security with French forces during urban operations training in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 23, 2016. American and French forces worked together to build partnership and learn from each other’s tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Quavaungh Pointer)

Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Woodrow Jackson, a military police Marine with Law Enforcement Detachment, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, provides security with French forces during urban operations training in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 23, 2016. American and French forces worked together to build partnership and learn from each other’s tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Quavaungh Pointer)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Quavaungh Pointer

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