Brig. Gen. Roger R. Machut, commanding general, 4th Marine Logistics Group, addresses the MLG leaders in his opening remarks at a commander’s conference in Leesburg, Va., May 3-4, 2014. Leaders discussed the many challenges of implementing “The Reawakening,” a directive from the Commandant of the Marine Corps. The conference provided a setting that helped forge strong working relationships, clarified support processes and enhanced the collective effectiveness of the MLG. (Photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters) - Brig. Gen. Roger R. Machut, commanding general, 4th Marine Logistics Group, addresses the MLG leaders in his opening remarks at a commander’s conference in Leesburg, Va., May 3-4, 2014. Leaders discussed the many challenges of implementing “The Reawakening,” a directive from the Commandant of the Marine Corps. The conference provided a setting that helped forge strong working relationships, clarified support processes and enhanced the collective effectiveness of the MLG. (Photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters)

Marines with 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve practice close-quarters-combat tactics alongside their British counterparts with 7th Paratroopers Royal Horse Artillery, 16th Air Assault Brigade, April 9, during exercise Joint Warrior 2014. ANGLICO units normally deploy in small supporting arms liaison teams, using their specialized call-for-fire techniques to combine different air, naval and artillery platforms from any NATO unit. - Marines with 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve practice close-quarters-combat tactics alongside their British counterparts with 7th Paratroopers Royal Horse Artillery, 16th Air Assault Brigade, April 9, during exercise Joint Warrior 2014. ANGLICO units normally deploy in small supporting arms liaison teams, using their specialized call-for-fire techniques to combine different air, naval and artillery platforms from any NATO unit.

Sergeant Eddie Glowacki, a generator mechanic with Security Force Assistance Advisor Team 2-215, provides security for a Marine working party aboard an Afghan National Army base near Forward Operating Base Nolay, Afghanistan, Jan. 27, 2014. Advisor team 2-215 is a mix of active and Reserve Marines, hailing from several different units around the Corps. (Photo by Cpl. Joshua Young) - Sergeant Eddie Glowacki, a generator mechanic with Security Force Assistance Advisor Team 2-215, provides security for a Marine working party aboard an Afghan National Army base near Forward Operating Base Nolay, Afghanistan, Jan. 27, 2014. Advisor team 2-215 is a mix of active and Reserve Marines, hailing from several different units around the Corps. (Photo by Cpl. Joshua Young)

Camp Atterbury, Ind. - A foot-mobile M98A2 Javelin team fires at a target down range during their Reserve forces drill period training, March 15, 2014, at a firing range on Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Center. Firing a javelin missile is a rare opportunity for the Marines, considered by many to be a once in a lifetime practice shoot. The Marines are with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division.(Marine Corps photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick/released) - Camp Atterbury, Ind. - A foot-mobile M98A2 Javelin team fires at a target down range during their Reserve forces drill period training, March 15, 2014, at a firing range on Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Center. Firing a javelin missile is a rare opportunity for the Marines, considered by many to be a once in a lifetime practice shoot. The Marines are with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division.(Marine Corps photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick/released)

A reserve Marine volunteer firefighter was selected to receive a 2013 Geico Military Service Award. The Geico Military Service Awards Program spotlights the contributions enlisted members of the Armed Forces make in improving public safety. The awards honor one enlisted member from each military service branch and one member from the Reserve/National Guard component. - A reserve Marine volunteer firefighter was selected to receive a 2013 Geico Military Service Award. The Geico Military Service Awards Program spotlights the contributions enlisted members of the Armed Forces make in improving public safety. The awards honor one enlisted member from each military service branch and one member from the Reserve/National Guard component.

(From left to right) U.S. Coast Guard EM PO2 Stephen Tutweiler, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Meagan Parrott, U.S. Navy RP Seaman Richard Montgomery, U.S. Marine Sgt. Efrain Broutan, U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Fotini Nixon, are recognized for their service during the NBA All-Star Game inside the Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, La., Feb. 16, 2014. The Armed Forces community had the opportunity to participate in the 2014 NBA All-Star Weekend to highlight the military presence in the New Orleans area and support community outreach events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released) - (From left to right) U.S. Coast Guard EM PO2 Stephen Tutweiler, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Meagan Parrott, U.S. Navy RP Seaman Richard Montgomery, U.S. Marine Sgt. Efrain Broutan, U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Fotini Nixon, are recognized for their service during the NBA All-Star Game inside the Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, La., Feb. 16, 2014. The Armed Forces community had the opportunity to participate in the 2014 NBA All-Star Weekend to highlight the military presence in the New Orleans area and support community outreach events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Schlueter/Released)

Sgt. Andrew Portell, funeral honors noncommissioned officer-in-charge, 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal at their home training center in Bridgeton, Mo., Jan 7. Portell received the award for his role in coordinating more than 1,000 funeral honors ceremonies, 623 of which he personally conducted. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michael Ito) - Sgt. Andrew Portell, funeral honors noncommissioned officer-in-charge, 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal at their home training center in Bridgeton, Mo., Jan 7. Portell received the award for his role in coordinating more than 1,000 funeral honors ceremonies, 623 of which he personally conducted. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michael Ito)

Sgt. Maj. Anthony A. Spadaro, the sergeant major of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North talks with an Individual Ready Reserve Marine during the annual IRR Mega-Muster in Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. 11, 2014. The Marine once worked under Spadaro during his prior enlistment. The annual mega-muster is sponsored by the Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Marine Forces Reserve. The muster gives IRR Marines an opportunity to update personal information, get information on education and job opportunites, and go through medical screening. (Official photo by Lance Cpl. Brytani Musick) - Sgt. Maj. Anthony A. Spadaro, the sergeant major of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North talks with an Individual Ready Reserve Marine during the annual IRR Mega-Muster in Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. 11, 2014. The Marine once worked under Spadaro during his prior enlistment. The annual mega-muster is sponsored by the Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Marine Forces Reserve. The muster gives IRR Marines an opportunity to update personal information, get information on education and job opportunites, and go through medical screening. (Official photo by Lance Cpl. Brytani Musick)

Despite the government shutdown, the family readiness program and family readiness officers are ready to assist Reserve Marines throughout 163 Marine Forces Reserve sites. These programs are not only a benefit to the service members and their families, but they also uphold the unit's morale and readiness during the government shutdown and beyond. - Despite the government shutdown, the family readiness program and family readiness officers are ready to assist Reserve Marines throughout 163 Marine Forces Reserve sites. These programs are not only a benefit to the service members and their families, but they also uphold the unit's morale and readiness during the government shutdown and beyond.

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)