Lance Cpl. Shane O’Flynn, a member of the Marine Forces Reserve Marksmanship Training Unit, Marine Corps Reserve Rifle Team, based out of Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., smiles about a shot "in the black" on the 300-yard line during the National Trophy Individual Match at Camp Perry, Ohio, July 30. The rifle match is part of the annual Civilian Marksmanship Program's National Matches, which have been taking place annually since 1903. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica Ito) - Lance Cpl. Shane O’Flynn, a member of the Marine Forces Reserve Marksmanship Training Unit, Marine Corps Reserve Rifle Team, based out of Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., smiles about a shot "in the black" on the 300-yard line during the National Trophy Individual Match at Camp Perry, Ohio, July 30. The rifle match is part of the annual Civilian Marksmanship Program's National Matches, which have been taking place annually since 1903. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica Ito)

Marine Corps police officers with the Special Reaction Team perform room-clearing operations alongside the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force during a training exercise at the Marine Corps Support Facility, July 2. This is one of multiple joint-training evolutions in which the SRT has honed their skills as a fully-functional force capable of addressing any high-risk situation that occurs at MARCORSPTFAC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John M. McCall) - Marine Corps police officers with the Special Reaction Team perform room-clearing operations alongside the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force during a training exercise at the Marine Corps Support Facility, July 2. This is one of multiple joint-training evolutions in which the SRT has honed their skills as a fully-functional force capable of addressing any high-risk situation that occurs at MARCORSPTFAC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John M. McCall)

Lance Cpl. Matthew Gay, a combat engineer with Company A, 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, a native from Harrisville, W. Va., directs Marines across a danger area during a company-size assault on Range 400 as part of Integrated Training Exercise 4-13 at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, June 20. ITX is the largest annual Marine Forces Reserve training exercise and a cornerstone of the Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Program, with more than 5,000 Marines participating from units across the United States, utilizing assets from ground, air and logistic combat elements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John M. McCall) - Lance Cpl. Matthew Gay, a combat engineer with Company A, 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, a native from Harrisville, W. Va., directs Marines across a danger area during a company-size assault on Range 400 as part of Integrated Training Exercise 4-13 at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, June 20. ITX is the largest annual Marine Forces Reserve training exercise and a cornerstone of the Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Program, with more than 5,000 Marines participating from units across the United States, utilizing assets from ground, air and logistic combat elements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John M. McCall)

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. – Machine gunners with Company B, 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, fire toward “enemy” positions during a training exercise at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center here, June 18. Range 410A allows Marines the opportunity to work on small-unit leadership by completing a series of obstacles that involve a platoon-sized element. Range 410A is part of Integrated Training Exercise 4-13, a cornerstone of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Program. ITX is the largest annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve training exercise, utilizing assets from ground, air and logistic combat elements to create a live, virtual and constructive battalion exercise.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John M. McCall) - TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. – Machine gunners with Company B, 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, fire toward “enemy” positions during a training exercise at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center here, June 18. Range 410A allows Marines the opportunity to work on small-unit leadership by completing a series of obstacles that involve a platoon-sized element. Range 410A is part of Integrated Training Exercise 4-13, a cornerstone of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Program. ITX is the largest annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve training exercise, utilizing assets from ground, air and logistic combat elements to create a live, virtual and constructive battalion exercise.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John M. McCall)

Master Gunnery Sgt. Matthew C. Becker, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Anti- Terrorism Force Protection chief and Defense Support of Civil Authorities lead, discusses operations and techniques with a collection of representatives from major U.S. Marine Corps Headquarters based in the U.S. at the Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North headquarters, during the first Marine Corps led DSCA working group, June 20. The Marines and civilians gathered to discuss and synchronize each section’s disaster response efforts and capabilities, review current operational requirements and prepare for the upcoming hurricane and wildland fire season. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese) - Master Gunnery Sgt. Matthew C. Becker, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Anti- Terrorism Force Protection chief and Defense Support of Civil Authorities lead, discusses operations and techniques with a collection of representatives from major U.S. Marine Corps Headquarters based in the U.S. at the Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North headquarters, during the first Marine Corps led DSCA working group, June 20. The Marines and civilians gathered to discuss and synchronize each section’s disaster response efforts and capabilities, review current operational requirements and prepare for the upcoming hurricane and wildland fire season. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese)

Sgt. Ryan Ott, a fuel technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471 and a Minnesota native, refuels a Canadian UH-1N Huey helicopter at a forward refueling point at Exercise Maple Flag 46 here, June 18. Maple Flag is an annual, multinational, air-combat training exercise that trains participating forces together as large coalition forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards/Released) - Sgt. Ryan Ott, a fuel technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471 and a Minnesota native, refuels a Canadian UH-1N Huey helicopter at a forward refueling point at Exercise Maple Flag 46 here, June 18. Maple Flag is an annual, multinational, air-combat training exercise that trains participating forces together as large coalition forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards/Released)

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX LAKEHURST, N.J.—Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 772 load a CH-53E Super Stallion onto a C-5 Galaxy May 30, 2013, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Nearly half of HMH-772 departed the joint base May 30-31, 2013, for a six-month deployment to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Japan. The C-5 and its crew are assigned to the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. - JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX LAKEHURST, N.J.—Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 772 load a CH-53E Super Stallion onto a C-5 Galaxy May 30, 2013, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Nearly half of HMH-772 departed the joint base May 30-31, 2013, for a six-month deployment to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Japan. The C-5 and its crew are assigned to the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas.

Sgt. Matthew Salazar, Company B, Intelligence Support Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, stretches on a Power Plate machine during a tour June 7, 2013, at the Denver Broncos training facility in Englewood, Colo. The Broncos strength and training coaches shared fitness tips during the tour to 12 Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. Marines. - Sgt. Matthew Salazar, Company B, Intelligence Support Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, stretches on a Power Plate machine during a tour June 7, 2013, at the Denver Broncos training facility in Englewood, Colo. The Broncos strength and training coaches shared fitness tips during the tour to 12 Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. Marines.

The Regional, Culture and Language Familiarization program has been expanded, and is now mandatory for Reserve-component sergeants with a date of rank on or after May 1, 2013, officers commissioned on or after April 1, 2009 and warrant officers commissioned on or after Feb. 1, 2011. The program aims to prepare officers and non-commissioned officers to navigate the culturally-complex global operating environments in support of Marine Corps missions. (Courtesy photo) - The Regional, Culture and Language Familiarization program has been expanded, and is now mandatory for Reserve-component sergeants with a date of rank on or after May 1, 2013, officers commissioned on or after April 1, 2009 and warrant officers commissioned on or after Feb. 1, 2011. The program aims to prepare officers and non-commissioned officers to navigate the culturally-complex global operating environments in support of Marine Corps missions. (Courtesy photo)

Rear Adm. Charles Harr, deputy medical officer for reserve affairs, speaks to the annual Marine Forces Reserve Surgeons Meeting May 17 at the Marine Corps Support Facility here. The surgeons meeting is a prime opportunity to recruiting, developing, and retaining critically needed medical professionals. - Rear Adm. Charles Harr, deputy medical officer for reserve affairs, speaks to the annual Marine Forces Reserve Surgeons Meeting May 17 at the Marine Corps Support Facility here. The surgeons meeting is a prime opportunity to recruiting, developing, and retaining critically needed medical professionals.