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Marines with 4th Assault Amphibian battalion drive an amphibious assault vehicle during a simulated amphibious assault at Peninsula Express 15-8 on Dogu Beach, July 3, 2015. Peninsula Express is the eighth iteration this year of the Korean-Marine Exchange Program, and the first time Marine Forces Reserve has participated in the series of exercises between the U.S. and Republic of Korea Marine Corps designed to build interoperability and tactical familiarity between partner nations. - Marines with 4th Assault Amphibian battalion drive an amphibious assault vehicle during a simulated amphibious assault at Peninsula Express 15-8 on Dogu Beach, July 3, 2015. Peninsula Express is the eighth iteration this year of the Korean-Marine Exchange Program, and the first time Marine Forces Reserve has participated in the series of exercises between the U.S. and Republic of Korea Marine Corps designed to build interoperability and tactical familiarity between partner nations.

A truck full of Marines from 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment and Moroccan soldiers wait for a nearby demolition range to be completed during exercise African Lion, May 15, 2015. The Moroccan and U.S. forces had been training on weapons systems all day and were on their way back to the Moroccan camp to spend time bonding and learning about one another. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jared Gehmann) - A truck full of Marines from 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment and Moroccan soldiers wait for a nearby demolition range to be completed during exercise African Lion, May 15, 2015. The Moroccan and U.S. forces had been training on weapons systems all day and were on their way back to the Moroccan camp to spend time bonding and learning about one another. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jared Gehmann)

Members of the U.S. Marine Corps Rifle Team communicate during the 1000-yard team match at the 53rd Annual Interservice Rifle Championship hosted by Weapons Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Quantico Va., July 6, 2014. This was the forty fifth match held since the competition was disrupted in 1968 and 1969 due to a shortage of personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Benedict/Released) - Members of the U.S. Marine Corps Rifle Team communicate during the 1000-yard team match at the 53rd Annual Interservice Rifle Championship hosted by Weapons Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Quantico Va., July 6, 2014. This was the forty fifth match held since the competition was disrupted in 1968 and 1969 due to a shortage of personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Benedict/Released)

Members of the 321st Sustainment Brigade Color Guard, U.S. Army Reserves, present the American flag during a Memorial Day ceremony on the floor of the Louisiana House of Representatives at the state capitol in Baton Rouge, La., May 21, 2015. The House held a ceremony with Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, and senior leaders from other service branches in the local area to commemorate those who lost their lives in battle for the country. - Members of the 321st Sustainment Brigade Color Guard, U.S. Army Reserves, present the American flag during a Memorial Day ceremony on the floor of the Louisiana House of Representatives at the state capitol in Baton Rouge, La., May 21, 2015. The House held a ceremony with Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, and senior leaders from other service branches in the local area to commemorate those who lost their lives in battle for the country.

Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, position themselves to clear a building with suspected enemy insurgents at Exercise Arctic Eagle at Camp Grayling, Mich., April 25, 2015. The Marines, with an attachment of soldiers from the Danish Home Guard, simulated retaking a city from enemy insurgents at Camp Grayling's Combined Arms Collective Training Facility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ian Leones/Released) - Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, position themselves to clear a building with suspected enemy insurgents at Exercise Arctic Eagle at Camp Grayling, Mich., April 25, 2015. The Marines, with an attachment of soldiers from the Danish Home Guard, simulated retaking a city from enemy insurgents at Camp Grayling's Combined Arms Collective Training Facility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ian Leones/Released)

Marines of 3rd Civil Affairs Group, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, listen to a brief while participating in the Army’s 97th Civil Affairs Battalion Mission Readiness Exercise, March 28, 2015. The Marines worked in the counties of Perquimans and Bertie, North Carolina, helping communities by providing their civil affairs expertise in areas such as emergency management and disaster risk reduction. The training also helped Marines prepare for deployment, where they use their civil affairs skills to serve as liaisons and build relationships between the military and host nation governments. - Marines of 3rd Civil Affairs Group, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, listen to a brief while participating in the Army’s 97th Civil Affairs Battalion Mission Readiness Exercise, March 28, 2015. The Marines worked in the counties of Perquimans and Bertie, North Carolina, helping communities by providing their civil affairs expertise in areas such as emergency management and disaster risk reduction. The training also helped Marines prepare for deployment, where they use their civil affairs skills to serve as liaisons and build relationships between the military and host nation governments.

Qualified Marines can now apply for the 2016 enlisted to warrant officer Reserve selection board. To receive the bonus Marines must be in specified Military Occupational Specialties, complete the Warrant Officer Basic Course and complete a follow-on MOS school. - Qualified Marines can now apply for the 2016 enlisted to warrant officer Reserve selection board. To receive the bonus Marines must be in specified Military Occupational Specialties, complete the Warrant Officer Basic Course and complete a follow-on MOS school.

The Marines and spouses of 4th Marine Logistics Group gather together for a brief on the Family Readiness Program while attending the Commander’s Conference at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Sep. 6, 2014. The Marines and their spouses all attended various briefs including information on the commander’s intent, how 4th MLG is continuing to be ready, relevant and responsive, and how families can maintain their readiness. - The Marines and spouses of 4th Marine Logistics Group gather together for a brief on the Family Readiness Program while attending the Commander’s Conference at the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Sep. 6, 2014. The Marines and their spouses all attended various briefs including information on the commander’s intent, how 4th MLG is continuing to be ready, relevant and responsive, and how families can maintain their readiness.