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TIFNIT, Morocco - Multinational platoons consisting of personnel from the Moroccan Armed Forces, U.S. Marines and U.S. Army practice riot-control techniques at the training area in Tifnit, Morocco during Exercise African Lion 2017. African Lion is a combined, multilateral exercise designed to improve interoperability and mutual understanding of each nation’s tactics, techniques and procedures while demonstrating the strong bond between the nation’s militaries. (Photo by Thomas Flatley) - TIFNIT, Morocco - Multinational platoons consisting of personnel from the Moroccan Armed Forces, U.S. Marines and U.S. Army practice riot-control techniques at the training area in Tifnit, Morocco during Exercise African Lion 2017. African Lion is a combined, multilateral exercise designed to improve interoperability and mutual understanding of each nation’s tactics, techniques and procedures while demonstrating the strong bond between the nation’s militaries. (Photo by Thomas Flatley)

Staff Sgt. Andrew Chen, assistant team leader with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division provide security at objective rally point during a day and night dive and ship-to-shore advancement operation at Pensacola, Fla., March 22, 2017. The exercise focused on performing sustainment training on Marine combative dive tactics. The training will enhance the company’s capability conduct specialized insertion and extraction tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Ferro) - Staff Sgt. Andrew Chen, assistant team leader with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division provide security at objective rally point during a day and night dive and ship-to-shore advancement operation at Pensacola, Fla., March 22, 2017. The exercise focused on performing sustainment training on Marine combative dive tactics. The training will enhance the company’s capability conduct specialized insertion and extraction tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Ferro)

Gen. Robert B. Neller, Commandant of the Marine Corps, awards Staff Sgt. Christin J. McAdams with 6th Communications Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, with the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for her outstanding efforts as an active reserve career planner during the annual Commandant of the Marine Corps’ 2016 Combined Awards Ceremony, Feb. 8, 2017, in Quantico, Va. Reserve career planners work hard to retain, train and prepare both active duty and reserve Marines for what is next in their future or career that best fits their unique individual needs. - Gen. Robert B. Neller, Commandant of the Marine Corps, awards Staff Sgt. Christin J. McAdams with 6th Communications Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, with the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for her outstanding efforts as an active reserve career planner during the annual Commandant of the Marine Corps’ 2016 Combined Awards Ceremony, Feb. 8, 2017, in Quantico, Va. Reserve career planners work hard to retain, train and prepare both active duty and reserve Marines for what is next in their future or career that best fits their unique individual needs.

Lance Cpl. Scott Kesler, a rifleman with Company C, 1st Battalion, 25th Marines, 4th Marine Division, poses for a photo during exercise Riley Xanten in Ontario, Canada, Feb. 6, 2017. Kesler and his fellow Marines joined soldiers with the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry, Wentworth Regiment, Canadian Armed Forces, to train in an arctic environment and exchange knowledge on cold weather tactics, survival skills, shelter building, ice fishing, and more. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/released) - Lance Cpl. Scott Kesler, a rifleman with Company C, 1st Battalion, 25th Marines, 4th Marine Division, poses for a photo during exercise Riley Xanten in Ontario, Canada, Feb. 6, 2017. Kesler and his fellow Marines joined soldiers with the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry, Wentworth Regiment, Canadian Armed Forces, to train in an arctic environment and exchange knowledge on cold weather tactics, survival skills, shelter building, ice fishing, and more. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/released)

Lance Cpl. Joshua D, Burson, ground radio repair-man, Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, low crawls during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course while at exercise Nordic Frost at Camp Ethan Allen Training Site in Jericho, Vt., Jan. 8. 2017. Marines were provided the opportunity to obtain their grey or green belts during the exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released) - Lance Cpl. Joshua D, Burson, ground radio repair-man, Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, low crawls during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course while at exercise Nordic Frost at Camp Ethan Allen Training Site in Jericho, Vt., Jan. 8. 2017. Marines were provided the opportunity to obtain their grey or green belts during the exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

The New England Patriots cheerleaders hold the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial banner before the start of the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Gillette Stadium, Nov. 13, 2016. Marine Corps Band New Orleans performed a Centennial themed concert at halftime of the game as part of the commemoration of 100 years of the Marine Corps Reserve. Reserve Marines have served alongside their active duty counterparts in every clime and place for 100 years, leaving an indelible mark on the battle history of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)    - The New England Patriots cheerleaders hold the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial banner before the start of the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Gillette Stadium, Nov. 13, 2016. Marine Corps Band New Orleans performed a Centennial themed concert at halftime of the game as part of the commemoration of 100 years of the Marine Corps Reserve. Reserve Marines have served alongside their active duty counterparts in every clime and place for 100 years, leaving an indelible mark on the battle history of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)    

Gunnery Sgt. Justin A. Hauser, enlisted conductor for Marine Corps Band New Orleans, thanks guests for attending the Marine Forces Reserve Centennial Celebration concert at Plymouth Memorial Hall, Nov. 11, 2016. Marine Forces Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage and espirit de corps across the U.S. This concert was part of a series of events to recognize the long standing bond between Massachusetts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released - Gunnery Sgt. Justin A. Hauser, enlisted conductor for Marine Corps Band New Orleans, thanks guests for attending the Marine Forces Reserve Centennial Celebration concert at Plymouth Memorial Hall, Nov. 11, 2016. Marine Forces Reserve is commemorating 100 years of rich history, heritage and espirit de corps across the U.S. This concert was part of a series of events to recognize the long standing bond between Massachusetts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released

Brigadier General Paul K. Lebidine (center), commanding general of 4th Marine Division, leads the Marines of 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, through the finish line of the Disabled American Veterans 5K run at Fort Independence on Castle Island in Boston, Nov. 12, 2016. From World War I through the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Marine Corps Reserve has played an essential role in the Marine Corps Total Force by augmenting and reinforcing the Active Component across the full range of military operations. Reserve Marines bring unique skills and advanced degrees from their civilian occupations into their service with the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released) - Brigadier General Paul K. Lebidine (center), commanding general of 4th Marine Division, leads the Marines of 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, through the finish line of the Disabled American Veterans 5K run at Fort Independence on Castle Island in Boston, Nov. 12, 2016. From World War I through the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Marine Corps Reserve has played an essential role in the Marine Corps Total Force by augmenting and reinforcing the Active Component across the full range of military operations. Reserve Marines bring unique skills and advanced degrees from their civilian occupations into their service with the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)