Cpl. Michael Coogan, a field artilleryman and a chief A-gunner with 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, rotates the angle of fire on an M777A2 Lightweight Howitzer before firing rounds down range at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., during exercise Twisted Sister, a battalion fire exercise, Oct. 25, 2014. Before the batteries can fire, the guns receive coordinates from forward observers down range who are the eyes and ears of the gun batteries. (Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick/Released) - Cpl. Michael Coogan, a field artilleryman and a chief A-gunner with 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, rotates the angle of fire on an M777A2 Lightweight Howitzer before firing rounds down range at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., during exercise Twisted Sister, a battalion fire exercise, Oct. 25, 2014. Before the batteries can fire, the guns receive coordinates from forward observers down range who are the eyes and ears of the gun batteries. (Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick/Released)

An aircrew member prepares to board a KC-10 Extender from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. - An aircrew member prepares to board a KC-10 Extender from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.

Master Sgt. Julia Carlson relays the signal that the line is ready to fire at the Reserve Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course, Oct. 24, 2014 at Weapons Training Battalion in Quantico, Va. Carlson, a marksmanship instructor and competitive shooter with the Marine Corps Reserve Shooting Team, is one of only four women in civilian and military competitive shooting history that is double-distinguished with both the rifle and pistol. - Master Sgt. Julia Carlson relays the signal that the line is ready to fire at the Reserve Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course, Oct. 24, 2014 at Weapons Training Battalion in Quantico, Va. Carlson, a marksmanship instructor and competitive shooter with the Marine Corps Reserve Shooting Team, is one of only four women in civilian and military competitive shooting history that is double-distinguished with both the rifle and pistol.

Lance Cpls. James Leiter and Christopher Robeson score and repair a target during the combat pistol program pre-qualification at the Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course at the Marksmanship Training Unit, Weapons Training Battalion in Quantico, Va., Oct. 24, 2014. This particular CMC course was staffed entirely by Reserve Marines from the Marine Corps Reserve Shooting Team, who are the top competitive shooters in the Marine Corps Reserve. - Lance Cpls. James Leiter and Christopher Robeson score and repair a target during the combat pistol program pre-qualification at the Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course at the Marksmanship Training Unit, Weapons Training Battalion in Quantico, Va., Oct. 24, 2014. This particular CMC course was staffed entirely by Reserve Marines from the Marine Corps Reserve Shooting Team, who are the top competitive shooters in the Marine Corps Reserve.

Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 451, Combat Logistics Regiment 45, 4th Marine Logistics Group, train during an exercise that simulates a supply drop off/pick up during Integrated Training Exercise 4-14 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, June 14, 2014. The purpose of the exercise is familiarizing the Marines with supply drops and pick-ups in areas where it might be too dangerous or the terrain is not suited for the helicopter to land. ITX 4-14 is the largest annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve training exercise, which helps refine skills necessary to seamlessly integrate with active duty counterparts as well as operate as a complete Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters/Released) - Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 451, Combat Logistics Regiment 45, 4th Marine Logistics Group, train during an exercise that simulates a supply drop off/pick up during Integrated Training Exercise 4-14 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, June 14, 2014. The purpose of the exercise is familiarizing the Marines with supply drops and pick-ups in areas where it might be too dangerous or the terrain is not suited for the helicopter to land. ITX 4-14 is the largest annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve training exercise, which helps refine skills necessary to seamlessly integrate with active duty counterparts as well as operate as a complete Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters/Released)

John Zimmer, a security specialist at Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, tries to fight off his opponent’s take down at the Caged Warrior Championship V on Oct. 4, 2014, in Patterson, La. This was Zimmer’s first time competing in a mixed martial arts fight. Although he lost, Zimmer looks forward to future challenges as a martial artist. - John Zimmer, a security specialist at Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, tries to fight off his opponent’s take down at the Caged Warrior Championship V on Oct. 4, 2014, in Patterson, La. This was Zimmer’s first time competing in a mixed martial arts fight. Although he lost, Zimmer looks forward to future challenges as a martial artist.

Marine administrative message 498/14 authorizes the transition and conversion retraining for Marine naval aviators and naval flight officers for Selected Marine Corps Reserve units within the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing. - Marine administrative message 498/14 authorizes the transition and conversion retraining for Marine naval aviators and naval flight officers for Selected Marine Corps Reserve units within the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing.

Sergeants Philip Kelly (Near) and Derrek Cardinale (Far), receive Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals from Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, for their work as Lance Corporal Leadership Ethics Seminar trainers after educating senior enlisted advisors in the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans auditorium, Aug. 27, 2014. The train-the-trainer course was designed to inform senior enlisted advisors on the new Lance Corporal Leadership Ethics Seminar implemented throughout the Marine Corps. The seminar was implemented to inform lance corporals of the resources available to them, as well as motivate them to succeed and strive for the next rank. - Sergeants Philip Kelly (Near) and Derrek Cardinale (Far), receive Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals from Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, for their work as Lance Corporal Leadership Ethics Seminar trainers after educating senior enlisted advisors in the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans auditorium, Aug. 27, 2014. The train-the-trainer course was designed to inform senior enlisted advisors on the new Lance Corporal Leadership Ethics Seminar implemented throughout the Marine Corps. The seminar was implemented to inform lance corporals of the resources available to them, as well as motivate them to succeed and strive for the next rank.