Effective immediately, female Marines in grades E6 through E7 and O1 through O3, and female naval medical officers, chaplains and hospital corpsmen of the same grades, may be affiliated or assigned to select billets in certain 4th Marine Division and Force Headquarters Group units. See Marine administrative message 182/14 for more information. - Effective immediately, female Marines in grades E6 through E7 and O1 through O3, and female naval medical officers, chaplains and hospital corpsmen of the same grades, may be affiliated or assigned to select billets in certain 4th Marine Division and Force Headquarters Group units. See Marine administrative message 182/14 for more information.

Following the Washington Navy Yard shooting on Sept. 16, 2013, the Marine Corps has conducted a comprehensive review and identified in the policies related to the handling, storage and accountability of privately-owned firearms and ammunition aboard its installations. According to Marine Administrative Message 176/14, all commanders will review and update their current local directives concerning privately-owned firearms to ensure good order, discipline, security and force protection remain constant aboard their respective installations. - Following the Washington Navy Yard shooting on Sept. 16, 2013, the Marine Corps has conducted a comprehensive review and identified in the policies related to the handling, storage and accountability of privately-owned firearms and ammunition aboard its installations. According to Marine Administrative Message 176/14, all commanders will review and update their current local directives concerning privately-owned firearms to ensure good order, discipline, security and force protection remain constant aboard their respective installations.

Sgt. Evan Wray, military policeman with Company Alpha, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, demonstrate how to use a riot shield to Ghana Armed Forces 2nd Engineer Battalion soldiers during non-lethal training to the at the 48th Engineer Regiment Wajir Barracks in Accra, Ghana June 20 during Western Accord 2013. - Sgt. Evan Wray, military policeman with Company Alpha, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, demonstrate how to use a riot shield to Ghana Armed Forces 2nd Engineer Battalion soldiers during non-lethal training to the at the 48th Engineer Regiment Wajir Barracks in Accra, Ghana June 20 during Western Accord 2013.

Cpl. Thomas Medovitch, a Marine with 4th LEB, North Versailles, Pa.,gears up for a mission during training June 27 in Camp Dawson, WV. TheMarines trained with authentic Afghan role players in order to betterunderstand their role as a host nation advising team during an upcomingdeployment. - Cpl. Thomas Medovitch, a Marine with 4th LEB, North Versailles, Pa., gears up for a mission during training June 27 in Camp Dawson, WV. The Marines trained with authentic Afghan role players in order to better understand their role as a host nation advising team during an upcoming deployment.

Maj. Ann Bernard completes repetitions of pull-ups at the physical fitness gym here Feb. 15, 2013. Bernard, a competitive bodybuilder and the G-6 officer in charge for Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, was training as the Marine Corps transitions pull-ups into the female physical fitness test repertoire. According to ALMAR 046/12, as of January 1, 2013, female Marines have the option to perform pull-ups in place of the flexed-arm hang on their annual PFT. After January 1, 2014, female Marines will be required to perform pull-ups on the PFT. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Ito/Released) - Maj. Ann Bernard completes repetitions of pull-ups at the physical fitness gym here Feb. 15, 2013. Bernard, a competitive bodybuilder and the G-6 officer in charge for Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, was training as the Marine Corps transitions pull-ups into the female physical fitness test repertoire. According to ALMAR 046/12, as of January 1, 2013, female Marines have the option to perform pull-ups in place of the flexed-arm hang on their annual PFT. After January 1, 2014, female Marines will be required to perform pull-ups on the PFT. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Ito/Released)

Sgt. Alex Bolicke, training non-commissioned officer for Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve acts as a gunman in an active-shooter drill held at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans Feb. 7, 2013. The drill was a part of safety preparation for the support facility that included classroom time, leadership discussion and facility-wide drills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released) - Sgt. Alex Bolicke, training non-commissioned officer for Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve acts as a gunman in an active-shooter drill held at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans Feb. 7, 2013. The drill was a part of safety preparation for the support facility that included classroom time, leadership discussion and facility-wide drills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marcin Platek/Released)

Marines assigned to 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment launch a rocket from a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System here during their Mission Rehearsal Exercise for African Lion 2013. The artillerymen and other troops with 14th Marines performed various live-fire battle drills before the unit deploys to AL-13 in Morocco this spring. This will be the first time the unit will demonstrate both HIMARS and M777 Howitzer capabilities for their Moroccan partners. African Lion is an annual multinational exercise executed under the supervision of Marine Forces Africa Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis/Released) - Marines assigned to 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment launch a rocket from a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System here during their Mission Rehearsal Exercise for African Lion 2013. The artillerymen and other troops with 14th Marines performed various live-fire battle drills before the unit deploys to AL-13 in Morocco this spring. This will be the first time the unit will demonstrate both HIMARS and M777 Howitzer capabilities for their Moroccan partners. African Lion is an annual multinational exercise executed under the supervision of Marine Forces Africa Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis/Released)

The Marines of 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group were awarded the W.P.T. Hill award for best field mess for 2013. The Hill awards aim to reward high quality food service and recognize culinary expertise. 6th ESB achieved this award by improving food service operations and encouraging excellence in the garrison and field foodservice programs, as well as contributing to improving the quality of life for Marines and Navy personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Esdros Ruano/Released) - The Marines of 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group were awarded the W.P.T. Hill award for best field mess for 2013. The Hill awards aim to reward high quality food service and recognize culinary expertise. 6th ESB achieved this award by improving food service operations and encouraging excellence in the garrison and field foodservice programs, as well as contributing to improving the quality of life for Marines and Navy personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Esdros Ruano/Released)

Sgt. Dante Capane receives the Reservist of the Year Award from Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps, Michael P. Barrett, at Lejeune Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Sept. 26, 2012. Of the 39,000 Reserve Marines, Capane was chosen to receive the award by the Marine Corps League. - Sgt. Dante Capane receives the Reservist of the Year Award from Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps, Michael P. Barrett, at Lejeune Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Sept. 26, 2012. Of the 39,000 Reserve Marines, Capane was chosen to receive the award by the Marine Corps League.