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Marines with Combat Service Support Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, line up behind a ballistic blanket before performing a simulated door breach at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 1, 2017. The Marines conducted the training to further develop their combat capabilities as part of the stand-up of the Marine Support Battalion. The mission of the new unit is to provide extensive logistical support to I MEF and I Marine Expeditionary Brigade command element, both in garrison and on deployment.

Marines with Combat Service Support Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, line up behind a ballistic blanket before performing a simulated door breach at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 1, 2017. The Marines conducted the training to further develop their combat capabilities as part of the stand-up of the Marine Support Battalion. The mission of the new unit is to provide extensive logistical support to I MEF and I Marine Expeditionary Brigade command element, both in garrison and on deployment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cutler Brice

Combat engineers with Combat Service Support Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, instruct Marines on how to use blasting caps at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 1, 2017. The Marines conducted the training to further develop their combat capabilities as part of the stand-up of the Marine Support Battalion. The mission of the new unit is to provide extensive logistical support to I MEF and I Marine Expeditionary Brigade command element, both in garrison and on deployment.

Combat engineers with Combat Service Support Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, instruct Marines on how to use blasting caps at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 1, 2017. The Marines conducted the training to further develop their combat capabilities as part of the stand-up of the Marine Support Battalion. The mission of the new unit is to provide extensive logistical support to I MEF and I Marine Expeditionary Brigade command element, both in garrison and on deployment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cutler Brice

Combat engineers with Combat Service Support Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, instruct Marines on how to use blasting caps at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 1, 2017. The Marines conducted the training to further develop their combat capabilities as part of the stand-up of the Marine Support Battalion. The mission of the new unit is to provide extensive logistical support to I MEF and I Marine Expeditionary Brigade command element, both in garrison and on deployment.

Combat engineers with Combat Service Support Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, instruct Marines on how to use blasting caps at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 1, 2017. The Marines conducted the training to further develop their combat capabilities as part of the stand-up of the Marine Support Battalion. The mission of the new unit is to provide extensive logistical support to I MEF and I Marine Expeditionary Brigade command element, both in garrison and on deployment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cutler Brice

Combat engineers with Combat Service Support Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, instruct Marines on how to use blasting caps at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 1, 2017. The Marines conducted the training to further develop their combat capabilities as part of the stand-up of the Marine Support Battalion. The mission of the new unit is to provide extensive logistical support to I MEF and I Marine Expeditionary Brigade command element, both in garrison and on deployment.

Combat engineers with Combat Service Support Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, instruct Marines on how to use blasting caps at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 1, 2017. The Marines conducted the training to further develop their combat capabilities as part of the stand-up of the Marine Support Battalion. The mission of the new unit is to provide extensive logistical support to I MEF and I Marine Expeditionary Brigade command element, both in garrison and on deployment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cutler Brice

Combat engineers with Combat Service Support Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, instruct Marines on how to use blasting caps at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 1, 2017. The Marines conducted the training to further develop their combat capabilities as part of the stand-up of the Marine Support Battalion. The mission of the new unit is to provide extensive logistical support to I MEF and I Marine Expeditionary Brigade command element, both in garrison and on deployment.

Combat engineers with Combat Service Support Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, instruct Marines on how to use blasting caps at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 1, 2017. The Marines conducted the training to further develop their combat capabilities as part of the stand-up of the Marine Support Battalion. The mission of the new unit is to provide extensive logistical support to I MEF and I Marine Expeditionary Brigade command element, both in garrison and on deployment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cutler Brice

Marines with Combat Service Support Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, provide perimeter security during a counter improvised explosive device training exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 31, 2017. The Marines conducted the training to further develop their combat capabilities as part of the stand-up of the Marine Support Battalion. The mission of the new unit is to provide extensive logistical support to I MEF and I Marine Expeditionary Brigade command element, both in garrison and on deployment.

Marines with Combat Service Support Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, provide perimeter security during a counter improvised explosive device training exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 31, 2017. The Marines conducted the training to further develop their combat capabilities as part of the stand-up of the Marine Support Battalion. The mission of the new unit is to provide extensive logistical support to I MEF and I Marine Expeditionary Brigade command element, both in garrison and on deployment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cutler Brice

From left to right, Sgt. Michael Roman, Capt. Andres Zuniga, and Cpl. James S. Frost, form the Comptroller Team for the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command while deployed to the Middle East, July 25, 2017. Throughout their eight-month deployment, the team identified approximately $800,000 of allocated yet unspent funds which allowed for the purchase of additional products to enhance the command’s ability to react to any mission they may encounter while conducting USCENTCOM’s crisis response mission.

From left to right, Sgt. Michael Roman, Capt. Andres Zuniga, and Cpl. James S. Frost, form the Comptroller Team for the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command while deployed to the Middle East, July 25, 2017. Throughout their eight-month deployment, the team identified approximately $800,000 of allocated yet unspent funds which allowed for the purchase of additional products to enhance the command’s ability to react to any mission they may encounter while conducting USCENTCOM’s crisis response mission.

Photo by Cpl. Kyle McNan

Marines of Company A, 9th Communication Battalion conduct a Company physical training evolution on 21 June 2017 hiking through several miles of rolling hills of Camp Pendleton.

Marines of Company A, 9th Communication Battalion conduct a Company physical training evolution on 21 June 2017 hiking through several miles of rolling hills of Camp Pendleton.

Photo by Stock

Marines of Company A, 9th Communication Battalion take a break during a Battalion-wide beautification effort on 30 June 2017.

Marines of Company A, 9th Communication Battalion take a break during a Battalion-wide beautification effort on 30 June 2017.

Photo by Stock

Commanders take a seat at the head table and represent their companies in the annual Beach Bash pie eating contest. This year, Captain Joe Zukowski, Commander of Alpha Company, narrowly conquered last years champion Major Andrew Law, Commander of Service Company.

Commanders take a seat at the head table and represent their companies in the annual Beach Bash pie eating contest. This year, Captain Joe Zukowski, Commander of Alpha Company, narrowly conquered last years champion Major Andrew Law, Commander of Service Company.

Photo by Stock

Marines of Bravo Company face off with Marines of Alpha Company during a fierce Tug of war. These two Leviathan Companies competed for what seemed like forever. Alpha Company eventually emerged victorious.

Marines of Bravo Company face off with Marines of Alpha Company during a fierce Tug of war. These two Leviathan Companies competed for what seemed like forever. Alpha Company eventually emerged victorious.

Photo by Stock

U.S. Marines attached to Task Force Al Asad with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, lay expeditionary airfield matting in support of engineering operations at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 7, 2017. The Marines of the Engineering Detachment work daily on a variety of engineer tasks in support of the master base plan for Task Force Al Asad. Task Force Al Asad’s mission is to advise and assist and build partner capacity with the Iraqi Security Forces in Al Anbar province in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, the global coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Dave Williams)

U.S. Marines attached to Task Force Al Asad with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, lay expeditionary airfield matting in support of engineering operations at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 7, 2017. The Marines of the Engineering Detachment work daily on a variety of engineer tasks in support of the master base plan for Task Force Al Asad. Task Force Al Asad’s mission is to advise and assist and build partner capacity with the Iraqi Security Forces in Al Anbar province in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, the global coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Dave Williams)

Photo by 1st Lt. Dave Williams

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Ryan Kirkham, the combined anti-armor team platoon sergeant attached to Task Force Al Asad with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, observes soldiers of the 7th Iraqi Infantry Division during training at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 7, 2017. These Marines are part of the Task Force’s coalition security force team in charge of providing security to the base and personnel onboard. Task Force Al Asad’s mission is to advise and assist and build partner capacity with the Iraqi Security Forces in Al Anbar province in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, the global coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Dave Williams)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Ryan Kirkham, the combined anti-armor team platoon sergeant attached to Task Force Al Asad with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, observes soldiers of the 7th Iraqi Infantry Division during training at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 7, 2017. These Marines are part of the Task Force’s coalition security force team in charge of providing security to the base and personnel onboard. Task Force Al Asad’s mission is to advise and assist and build partner capacity with the Iraqi Security Forces in Al Anbar province in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, the global coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Dave Williams)

Photo by 1st Lt. Dave Williams

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Christian Castilla and Gunnery Sgt. Ryan Kirkham, the combined anti-armor team platoon commander and platoon sergeant attached to Task Force Al Asad with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, conclude a training evolution with Iraqi officers with the 7th Iraqi Infantry Division at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 7, 2017. These Marines are part of the Task Force’s coalition security force team in charge of providing security to the base and personnel onboard. Task Force Al Asad’s mission is to advise and assist and build partner capacity with the Iraqi Security Forces in Al Anbar province in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, the global coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Dave Williams)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Christian Castilla and Gunnery Sgt. Ryan Kirkham, the combined anti-armor team platoon commander and platoon sergeant attached to Task Force Al Asad with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, conclude a training evolution with Iraqi officers with the 7th Iraqi Infantry Division at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 7, 2017. These Marines are part of the Task Force’s coalition security force team in charge of providing security to the base and personnel onboard. Task Force Al Asad’s mission is to advise and assist and build partner capacity with the Iraqi Security Forces in Al Anbar province in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, the global coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Dave Williams)

Photo by 1st Lt. Dave Williams

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Ryan Kirkham, the combined anti-armor team platoon sergeant attached to Task Force Al Asad with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, conducts a de-brief with Iraqi officer of the 7th Iraqi Infantry Division at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 7, 2017. These Marines are part of the Task Force’s coalition security force team in charge of providing security to the base and personnel onboard. Task Force Al Asad’s mission is to advise and assist and build partner capacity with the Iraqi Security Forces in Al Anbar province in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, the global coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Dave Williams)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Ryan Kirkham, the combined anti-armor team platoon sergeant attached to Task Force Al Asad with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, conducts a de-brief with Iraqi officer of the 7th Iraqi Infantry Division at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 7, 2017. These Marines are part of the Task Force’s coalition security force team in charge of providing security to the base and personnel onboard. Task Force Al Asad’s mission is to advise and assist and build partner capacity with the Iraqi Security Forces in Al Anbar province in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, the global coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Dave Williams)

Photo by 1st Lt. Dave Williams

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Christian Castilla and Gunnery Sgt. Ryan Kirkham, the combined anti-armor team platoon commander and platoon sergeant attached to Task Force Al Asad from 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, discuss infantry tactics with an Iraqi officer of the 7th Iraqi Infantry Division during training at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 7, 2017. These Marines are part of the Task Force’s coalition security force team in charge of providing security to the base and personnel onboard. Task Force Al Asad’s mission is to advise and assist and build partner capacity with the Iraqi Security Forces in Al Anbar province in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, the global coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Dave Williams)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Christian Castilla and Gunnery Sgt. Ryan Kirkham, the combined anti-armor team platoon commander and platoon sergeant attached to Task Force Al Asad from 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, discuss infantry tactics with an Iraqi officer of the 7th Iraqi Infantry Division during training at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 7, 2017. These Marines are part of the Task Force’s coalition security force team in charge of providing security to the base and personnel onboard. Task Force Al Asad’s mission is to advise and assist and build partner capacity with the Iraqi Security Forces in Al Anbar province in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, the global coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Dave Williams)

Photo by 1st Lt. Dave Williams

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Christian Castilla and Gunnery Sgt. Ryan Kirkham, the combined anti-armor team platoon commander and platoon sergeant attached to Task Force Al Asad with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, conduct a de-brief with Iraqi officers of the 7th Iraqi Infantry Division at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 7, 2017. These Marines are part of the Task Force’s coalition security force team in charge of providing security to the base and personnel onboard. Task Force Al Asad’s mission is to advise and assist and build partner capacity with the Iraqi Security Forces in Al Anbar province in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, the global coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Dave Williams)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Christian Castilla and Gunnery Sgt. Ryan Kirkham, the combined anti-armor team platoon commander and platoon sergeant attached to Task Force Al Asad with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, conduct a de-brief with Iraqi officers of the 7th Iraqi Infantry Division at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 7, 2017. These Marines are part of the Task Force’s coalition security force team in charge of providing security to the base and personnel onboard. Task Force Al Asad’s mission is to advise and assist and build partner capacity with the Iraqi Security Forces in Al Anbar province in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, the global coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Dave Williams)

Photo by 1st Lt. Dave Williams

A sailor stationed aboard the USS America LHD-6 spends time with his family before boarding the ship at Naval Base San Diego prior to departing on the America Amphibious Ready Group/15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Western Pacific 17-2 deployment July 7, 2017. The 15th MEU will provide a forward-deployed, flexible sea-based Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting a variety of combat and humanitarian missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Will Perkins)

A sailor stationed aboard the USS America LHD-6 spends time with his family before boarding the ship at Naval Base San Diego prior to departing on the America Amphibious Ready Group/15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Western Pacific 17-2 deployment July 7, 2017. The 15th MEU will provide a forward-deployed, flexible sea-based Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting a variety of combat and humanitarian missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Will Perkins)

Photo by Sgt. William Perkins

Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit wait for the USS America LHD-6 to depart Naval Base San Diego July 7, 2017. During the deployment America Amphibious Ready Group/15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Western Pacific 17-2 will provide a forward-deployed, flexible sea-based Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting a variety of combat and humanitarian missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Will Perkins)

Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit wait for the USS America LHD-6 to depart Naval Base San Diego July 7, 2017. During the deployment America Amphibious Ready Group/15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Western Pacific 17-2 will provide a forward-deployed, flexible sea-based Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting a variety of combat and humanitarian missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Will Perkins)

Photo by Sgt. William Perkins

A wife and child wait to watch the departure of the America Amphibious Ready Group/15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Western Pacific 17-2 15th Marine Expeditionary Force at Naval Base San Diego July 7, 2017. The 15th MEU will provide a forward-deployed, flexible sea-based Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting a variety of combat and humanitarian missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Will Perkins)

A wife and child wait to watch the departure of the America Amphibious Ready Group/15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Western Pacific 17-2 15th Marine Expeditionary Force at Naval Base San Diego July 7, 2017. The 15th MEU will provide a forward-deployed, flexible sea-based Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting a variety of combat and humanitarian missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Will Perkins)

Photo by Sgt. William Perkins

I Marine Expeditionary Force