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Chief Hospital Corpsman Raul Valdez, combat lifesaver instructor from 23rd Marine Regiment, out of San Bruno, Calif., explains to the Marines from Company B, 6th Engineer Support Battalion, how to clear the airway of a casualty during the combat lifesaver course at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center here, June 17. Integrated Training Exercise 4-13, a cornerstone of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Program, is the largest annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve training exercise. - Chief Hospital Corpsman Raul Valdez, combat lifesaver instructor from 23rd Marine Regiment, out of San Bruno, Calif., explains to the Marines from Company B, 6th Engineer Support Battalion, how to clear the airway of a casualty during the combat lifesaver course at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center here, June 17. Integrated Training Exercise 4-13, a cornerstone of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Program, is the largest annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve training exercise.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – Marines with Bridge Companies A, B and C, 6th Engineer Support Battalion pose atop a medium girder bridge during a training exercise here, June 11. These Marines worked together late into the night in order to complete the project in a single day. - BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – Marines with Bridge Companies A, B and C, 6th Engineer Support Battalion pose atop a medium girder bridge during a training exercise here, June 11. These Marines worked together late into the night in order to complete the project in a single day.

Sgt. Maj. Richard Lewallen, sergeant major of the 4th Marine Logistics Group, addresses the audience at the 4th MLG’s 2013 Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program conference, May 18. The conference provided Marines and their families with advice and resources to help with pre- and post-deployment challenges, as well as how to adjust to a civilian workplace environment. - Sgt. Maj. Richard Lewallen, sergeant major of the 4th Marine Logistics Group, addresses the audience at the 4th MLG’s 2013 Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program conference, May 18. The conference provided Marines and their families with advice and resources to help with pre- and post-deployment challenges, as well as how to adjust to a civilian workplace environment.

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, greets members of the joint-service color guard at the Federal Executive Board Distinguished Service Awards luncheon at the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility here, May 8. The luncheon was a part of New Orleans Public Service Recognition week, sponsored by the New Orleans mayor’s office. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards/Released) - Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, greets members of the joint-service color guard at the Federal Executive Board Distinguished Service Awards luncheon at the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility here, May 8. The luncheon was a part of New Orleans Public Service Recognition week, sponsored by the New Orleans mayor’s office. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards/Released)

Navy Capt. David Rodriguez, the command chaplain for 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, takes a break with Navy Senior Chief William Crozier, the senior enlisted religious program specialist for 4th MLG, April 19. Rodriguez and Crozier went out as a ministry team to Point Hope, Alaska, where a suicide attempt had taken place, April 16. There, they provided spiritual help to service members who helped save the victim’s life, and the family and friends of the victim. Point Hope is one of 12 rural Alaskan villages that received medical, dental, and veterinary care as part of Innovative Readiness Training Arctic Care 2013. The exercise is a multi-service humanitarian and training program that focuses on enhancing the capability of U.S. forces in peacetime support operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. IRT Arctic Care brings medical, dental and veterinary aid to 12 rural villages in Alaska. The exercise is primarily a Reserve effort with Marine Forces Reserve taking the lead and receiving logistical and medical support from the National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve and Air Force Reserve. - Navy Capt. David Rodriguez, the command chaplain for 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, takes a break with Navy Senior Chief William Crozier, the senior enlisted religious program specialist for 4th MLG, April 19. Rodriguez and Crozier went out as a ministry team to Point Hope, Alaska, where a suicide attempt had taken place, April 16. There, they provided spiritual help to service members who helped save the victim’s life, and the family and friends of the victim. Point Hope is one of 12 rural Alaskan villages that received medical, dental, and veterinary care as part of Innovative Readiness Training Arctic Care 2013. The exercise is a multi-service humanitarian and training program that focuses on enhancing the capability of U.S. forces in peacetime support operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. IRT Arctic Care brings medical, dental and veterinary aid to 12 rural villages in Alaska. The exercise is primarily a Reserve effort with Marine Forces Reserve taking the lead and receiving logistical and medical support from the National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve and Air Force Reserve.

Cpl. Tyler Henscheid, a combat engineer with 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, ice fishes in the middle of Kotzebue Sound, April 17. Henscheid, a native of Westphalia, Iowa, and 11 other service members participating in Innovative Readiness Training Arctic Care 2013 spent nearly two hours trying to catch sea fish but came up empty-handed. - Cpl. Tyler Henscheid, a combat engineer with 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, ice fishes in the middle of Kotzebue Sound, April 17. Henscheid, a native of Westphalia, Iowa, and 11 other service members participating in Innovative Readiness Training Arctic Care 2013 spent nearly two hours trying to catch sea fish but came up empty-handed.

Brig. Gen. Roger R. Machut, the commanding general of 4th Marine Logistics Group, and Sgt. Maj. Richard Lewallen, the 4th MLG sergeant major, help locals push an all-terrain vehicle stuck in snow here, April 15. The ATV was hauling medical supplies unloaded from a National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to this rural Alaskan town, where service members taking part in Innovative Readiness Training Arctic Care 2013 would provide medical, dental, and veterinary care. IRT Arctic Care is a multi-service humanitarian and training program focusing on enhancing the interoperability and capacity of U.S. forces in peacetime support operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. The exercise is primarily a Reserve effort with Marine Forces Reserve taking the lead and receiving logistical and medical support from the National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve and Air Force Reserve. - Brig. Gen. Roger R. Machut, the commanding general of 4th Marine Logistics Group, and Sgt. Maj. Richard Lewallen, the 4th MLG sergeant major, help locals push an all-terrain vehicle stuck in snow here, April 15. The ATV was hauling medical supplies unloaded from a National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to this rural Alaskan town, where service members taking part in Innovative Readiness Training Arctic Care 2013 would provide medical, dental, and veterinary care. IRT Arctic Care is a multi-service humanitarian and training program focusing on enhancing the interoperability and capacity of U.S. forces in peacetime support operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. The exercise is primarily a Reserve effort with Marine Forces Reserve taking the lead and receiving logistical and medical support from the National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve and Air Force Reserve.

The Marines of 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group were awarded the W.P.T. Hill award for best field mess for 2013. The Hill awards aim to reward high quality food service and recognize culinary expertise. 6th ESB achieved this award by improving food service operations and encouraging excellence in the garrison and field foodservice programs, as well as contributing to improving the quality of life for Marines and Navy personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Esdros Ruano/Released) - The Marines of 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group were awarded the W.P.T. Hill award for best field mess for 2013. The Hill awards aim to reward high quality food service and recognize culinary expertise. 6th ESB achieved this award by improving food service operations and encouraging excellence in the garrison and field foodservice programs, as well as contributing to improving the quality of life for Marines and Navy personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Esdros Ruano/Released)

Cpl. Joseph G. Brandstatter, a traffic management specialist with Combat Logistics Company 21, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, teaches Reserve Marines with 4th Landing Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group safety regulations when loading aircraft for deployments aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 2, 2012. The rules covered situations such as broken fuel lines, full gas tanks and flammable objects flying in aircraft. - Cpl. Joseph G. Brandstatter, a traffic management specialist with Combat Logistics Company 21, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, teaches Reserve Marines with 4th Landing Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group safety regulations when loading aircraft for deployments aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 2, 2012. The rules covered situations such as broken fuel lines, full gas tanks and flammable objects flying in aircraft.

(From left to right) Lt. Col. Michael Varicak, Rebecca Varicak, Sandra Deal, and Nathan Deal celebrate the lighting of the Christmas tree and the release of the Varicak's book, "The Journey of a Toys for Tots Toy!" at the capitol in Atlanta, Dec. 5. The book illustrates the process a toy goes through when it has been donated to the Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots program. All proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to the Toys for Tots Foundation. - (From left to right) Lt. Col. Michael Varicak, Rebecca Varicak, Sandra Deal, and Nathan Deal celebrate the lighting of the Christmas tree and the release of the Varicak's book, "The Journey of a Toys for Tots Toy!" at the capitol in Atlanta, Dec. 5. The book illustrates the process a toy goes through when it has been donated to the Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots program. All proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to the Toys for Tots Foundation.