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Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller (center), speaks to Marines from Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Feb. 16, 2017. The CMC visited the Marines of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North to discuss his “Seize the Initiative” message. The message provides six resolutions for Marines to follow in 2017 to improve readiness so they will be ready and relevant to respond to future challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released) - Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller (center), speaks to Marines from Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Feb. 16, 2017. The CMC visited the Marines of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North to discuss his “Seize the Initiative” message. The message provides six resolutions for Marines to follow in 2017 to improve readiness so they will be ready and relevant to respond to future challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens/ 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. 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)

Cpl. Tevfik Ozkaynak (left), a rifleman with Company C, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division and Sgt. Lee Gugino (right), a squad leader, observe objective points on a map while on a reconnaissance patrol during exercise Riley Xanten II, in Burwash, Ontario, Feb. 3-5, 2017. During the exercise, the Marines joined soldiers from the Canadian Armed Forces to exchange knowledge and increase proficiency in cold weather tactics, survival skills, shelter building, ice fishing, and more. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/released) - Cpl. Tevfik Ozkaynak (left), a rifleman with Company C, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division and Sgt. Lee Gugino (right), a squad leader, observe objective points on a map while on a reconnaissance patrol during exercise Riley Xanten II, in Burwash, Ontario, Feb. 3-5, 2017. During the exercise, the Marines joined soldiers from the Canadian Armed Forces to exchange knowledge and increase proficiency in cold weather tactics, survival skills, shelter building, ice fishing, and more. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham/released)

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, sits with World War II and Iwo Jima veteran Jack Thurman at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Jan. 17, 2017. Thurman, a member of the original Marine Corps Raiders, autographs a copy of a book he wrote that chronicles his time in the Marine Corps. The NWSS honored veterans to show their dedication to the military and to bring attention to the 100th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserves. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dallas Johnson/Released) - Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, sits with World War II and Iwo Jima veteran Jack Thurman at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Jan. 17, 2017. Thurman, a member of the original Marine Corps Raiders, autographs a copy of a book he wrote that chronicles his time in the Marine Corps. The NWSS honored veterans to show their dedication to the military and to bring attention to the 100th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserves. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dallas Johnson/Released)

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, stands with the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial team in front of the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial wall display at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Nov. 9, 2016. The Centennial team did the leg work to design, research and coordinate the installation of the display in the Pentagon in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve, which was celebrated Aug. 29, 2016. For more information on the history and heritage of the Marine Corps Reserve as well as current Marine stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visit www.marines.mil/usmcr100. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Leones) - Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, stands with the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial team in front of the Marine Corps Reserve Centennial wall display at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Nov. 9, 2016. The Centennial team did the leg work to design, research and coordinate the installation of the display in the Pentagon in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve, which was celebrated Aug. 29, 2016. For more information on the history and heritage of the Marine Corps Reserve as well as current Marine stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visit www.marines.mil/usmcr100. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Leones)

Colonel Derrick Heyl, commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, and Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Rowan, Sergeant Major of Headquarters Battalion, lead Marines from Marine Forces Reserve through the streets here and greet members of the community during a 3-mile motivational formation run, Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, the Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham) - Colonel Derrick Heyl, commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, and Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Rowan, Sergeant Major of Headquarters Battalion, lead Marines from Marine Forces Reserve through the streets here and greet members of the community during a 3-mile motivational formation run, Nov. 9, 2016. Each year, the Marines celebrate the Corps’ birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony followed by a run. Since Nov. 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps has earned the reputation as the world's most effective expeditionary fighting force – engaging in combat on battlefields across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sara Graham)

Marines from the San Francisco Bay Area hold the Marine Forces Reserve Centennial banner after the half-time show of the San Francisco 49ers’ game against the New Orleans Saints at Levi’s Stadium, Nov. 6, 2016. The National Football League recognized the Marine Corps Reserve’s Centennial during the half-time show as part of their “Salute to Service” campaign. Today, approximately 500 Reserve Marines are providing fully integrated operational support to Fleet and Combatant Commanders around the world. For more information on the history and heritage of Marine Forces Reserve as well as current Marine stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visit www.marines.mil/usmcr100. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dallas Johnson) - Marines from the San Francisco Bay Area hold the Marine Forces Reserve Centennial banner after the half-time show of the San Francisco 49ers’ game against the New Orleans Saints at Levi’s Stadium, Nov. 6, 2016. The National Football League recognized the Marine Corps Reserve’s Centennial during the half-time show as part of their “Salute to Service” campaign. Today, approximately 500 Reserve Marines are providing fully integrated operational support to Fleet and Combatant Commanders around the world. For more information on the history and heritage of Marine Forces Reserve as well as current Marine stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visit www.marines.mil/usmcr100. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

Lieutenant General Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North and Brandon Moreno, the community relations manager for the 49ers, walk down the hallway of Levi’s Stadium where retired jersey numbers are displayed, including number 16 for Joe Montana, Nov. 4, 2016. McMillian was invited to observe a 49ers’ practice session in preparation for Sunday’s “Salute to Service” game against the New Orleans Saints at Levi’s Stadium. The half-time show of Sunday’s game will recognize the Marine Forces Reserve Centennial. Today, approximately 500 Reserve Marines are providing fully integrated operational support to Fleet and Combatant Commanders around the world. For more information on the history and heritage of Marine Forces Reserve as well as current Marine stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visit www.marines.mil/usmcr100. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dallas Johnson) - Lieutenant General Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North and Brandon Moreno, the community relations manager for the 49ers, walk down the hallway of Levi’s Stadium where retired jersey numbers are displayed, including number 16 for Joe Montana, Nov. 4, 2016. McMillian was invited to observe a 49ers’ practice session in preparation for Sunday’s “Salute to Service” game against the New Orleans Saints at Levi’s Stadium. The half-time show of Sunday’s game will recognize the Marine Forces Reserve Centennial. Today, approximately 500 Reserve Marines are providing fully integrated operational support to Fleet and Combatant Commanders around the world. For more information on the history and heritage of Marine Forces Reserve as well as current Marine stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visit www.marines.mil/usmcr100. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dallas Johnson)