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Lance Cpl. Dalton Vandervoort, a forward observer with 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, watches as helicopters fly over a projected target at the Tain Gunfire Range in Tain, Scotland, April 24, 2018. - Lance Cpl. Dalton Vandervoort, a forward observer with 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, watches as helicopters fly over a projected target at the Tain Gunfire Range in Tain, Scotland, April 24, 2018. 4th ANGLICO is in Scotland to take part in Joint Warrior 18-1, an exercise that furthers their readiness and effectiveness in combined arms integration, small unit tactics and land navigation. This training aims at improving their capabilities and combat effectiveness and ensures they're ready to fight tonight.

Lance Cpl. Wyatt Dillon, a radio operator with 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, tests a radio as part of a gear accountability check, in Durness, Scotland, April 22, 2018. - Lance Cpl. Wyatt Dillon, a radio operator with 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, tests a radio as part of a gear accountability check, in Durness, Scotland, April 22, 2018. 4th ANGLICO is in Scotland to take part in Joint Warrior 18-1, an exercise that furthers their readiness and effectiveness in combined arms integration, small unit tactics and land navigation. This training aims at improving their capabilities and combat effectiveness and ensures they're ready to fight tonight.

Staff Sgt. Austin Kings (left), an intelligence specialist with Alpha Company, Intelligence Support Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, and Missouri Governor Eric Greitens (right) poses for a photo during an award ceremony at Jefferson City, Missouri, on Oct. 28, 2017. - Staff Sgt. Austin Kings (left), an intelligence specialist with Alpha Company, Intelligence Support Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, and Missouri Governor Eric Greitens (right) poses for a photo during an award ceremony at Jefferson City, Missouri, on Oct. 28, 2017. Kings was awarded the Medal of Merit during the Missouri Public Safety Officers Recognition for demonstrating exceptional amount of bravery during a conflict with a gunman. (Courtesy photo)

14th Marines and MWSS-473 transport supplies to Hurricane relief efforts - ORANGE, Texas – Marines from 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserves, unload supplies from a 7-ton truck to assist families in Orange, Texas, Sept. 3, 2017. The Marines assisted the Red Cross by transporting supplies from the Red Cross warehouse to families in Orange, Texas, affected by Hurricane Harvey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Niles Lee/Released)

Marines with 2nd Civil Affairs Group, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, listen to a park ranger provide a historical overview of the Battle of Cedar Creek, the final battle of Union Gen. Sheridan’s 1864 Shenandoah campaign, during the unit’s recent staff ride exercise through the Shenandoah Valley on September 9, 2017. During the three-day staff ride exercise, 2nd CAG’s Marines reviewed Sheridan’s 1864 campaign through the Shenandoah Valley in the context of civil military operations. During a stop at Belle Grove Plantation, which served as Sheridan’s headquarters, the 2nd CAG Marines learned about the Shenandoah’s economy and inhabitants, providing context to the Marines’ consideration of the civil environment that Sheridan’s troops operated in.2nd CAG is a subordinate unit of Force Headquarters Group. 2nd CAG, along with its sister units of 1st, 3rd, and 4th CAG, provides an enabling function to combatant commanders by planning and conducting civil-military operations in support of the commander’s objectives. 2nd CAG supports II Marine Expeditionary Force and the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, as well as those commands’ subordinate units. - Marines with 2nd Civil Affairs Group, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, listen to a park ranger provide a historical overview of the Battle of Cedar Creek, the final battle of Union Gen. Sheridan’s 1864 Shenandoah campaign, during the unit’s recent staff ride exercise through the Shenandoah Valley on September 9, 2017. During the three-day staff ride exercise, 2nd CAG’s Marines reviewed Sheridan’s 1864 campaign through the Shenandoah Valley in the context of civil military operations. During a stop at Belle Grove Plantation, which served as Sheridan’s headquarters, the 2nd CAG Marines learned about the Shenandoah’s economy and inhabitants, providing context to the Marines’ consideration of the civil environment that Sheridan’s troops operated in. 2nd CAG is a subordinate unit of Force Headquarters Group. 2nd CAG, along with its sister units of 1st, 3rd, and 4th CAG, provides an enabling function to combatant commanders by planning and conducting civil-military operations in support of the commander’s objectives. 2nd CAG supports II Marine Expeditionary Force and the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, as well as those commands’ subordinate units.

Brig. Gen. Helen G. Pratt (right), incoming commander of 4th Marine Logistics Group, receives the colors from Brig. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann (left), former commander of 4th MLG, during the change of command ceremony at the Federal City Auditorium, New Orleans, Aug. 13, 2016. While addressing the attendees of the ceremony, Hermessman expressed his total confidence in Pratt as the new commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released) - Brig. Gen. Helen G. Pratt (right), incoming commander of 4th Marine Logistics Group, receives the colors from Brig. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann (left), former commander of 4th MLG, during the change of command ceremony at the Federal City Auditorium, New Orleans, Aug. 13, 2016. While addressing the attendees of the ceremony, Hermessman expressed his total confidence in Pratt as the new commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Lance Cpl. Joshua P. Dipippo, a military policeman with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, takes cover during a patrolling exercise at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in Butlerville, Ind., June 9, 2016. Practicing patrol methods is important for Marines, so when faced with a real life scenario, they are prepared to accomplish the mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released) - Lance Cpl. Joshua P. Dipippo, a military policeman with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, takes cover during a patrolling exercise at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in Butlerville, Ind., June 9, 2016. Practicing patrol methods is important for Marines, so when faced with a real life scenario, they are prepared to accomplish the mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa Martens/ Released)

Cpl. Joseph A. Myers, a military policeman with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, participates in the oleoresin capsicum qualification course during exercise Platinum Wolf 16 at Peacekeeping Operations Training Center South Base, Serbia, May 11, 2016. Exercise Platinum Wolf 16 is designed to seamlessly integrate Reserve Marines with the active component while demonstrating interoperability with partner nations in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett) - Cpl. Joseph A. Myers, a military policeman with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, participates in the oleoresin capsicum qualification course during exercise Platinum Wolf 16 at Peacekeeping Operations Training Center South Base, Serbia, May 11, 2016. Exercise Platinum Wolf 16 is designed to seamlessly integrate Reserve Marines with the active component while demonstrating interoperability with partner nations in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devan Alonzo Barnett)

Brig. Gen. Helen G. Pratt, commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve and President of Marine Corps University, conducts a leadership workshop at the first Women Veterans Leadership Summit at the Four Points Sheraton hotel in New Orleans, April 3, 2016. The event was hosted by The Mission Continues, a nonprofit organization that aids post-9/11 veterans in gaining a better foothold in civilian life. - Brig. Gen. Helen G. Pratt, commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve and President of Marine Corps University, conducts a leadership workshop at the first Women Veterans Leadership Summit at the Four Points Sheraton hotel in New Orleans, April 3, 2016. The event was hosted by The Mission Continues, a nonprofit organization that aids post-9/11 veterans in gaining a better foothold in civilian life.

Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (center left), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Sgt. Maj. Anthony A. Spadaro (center right), sergeant major Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, poses with Marines nominated for Reserve Career Planner of the Year during the Reserve Career Planner Awards presentation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Feb. 24, 2016. This year’s Reserve Career Planner of the Year was Sgt. Christopher Smith (left), a career planner from 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve and the runner-up was Staff Sgt. Andrew Watson, a career planner from 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. Smith, Watson and other career planners work diligently through the year to assist Marines with making future occupational decisions. - Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (center left), commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, and Sgt. Maj. Anthony A. Spadaro (center right), sergeant major Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, poses with Marines nominated for Reserve Career Planner of the Year during the Reserve Career Planner Awards presentation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Feb. 24, 2016. This year’s Reserve Career Planner of the Year was Sgt. Christopher Smith (left), a career planner from 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve and the runner-up was Staff Sgt. Andrew Watson, a career planner from 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. Smith, Watson and other career planners work diligently through the year to assist Marines with making future occupational decisions.