CAMP SINGO, Uganda - A Marine with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13.3 observes and instructs Uganda People’s Defense Force soldiers during the practical application aspect of training aboard Camp Singo, Uganda, Aug. 5, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa helps Marine Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command assist partner nations by conducting security force assistance and military-to-military engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Goiran/Released) - CAMP SINGO, Uganda - A Marine with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13.3 observes and instructs Uganda People’s Defense Force soldiers during the practical application aspect of training aboard Camp Singo, Uganda, Aug. 5, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa helps Marine Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command assist partner nations by conducting security force assistance and military-to-military engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Goiran/Released)

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, poses with Sgt. Adam K. Smith after presenting him with a citation for his Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, April 8, 2013. Smith, the repairable issue point chief for MARFORRES G4 (logistics and services), was awarded the medal after he was selected as the MARFORRES 2012 Marine of the Year (active component). - Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, poses with Sgt. Adam K. Smith after presenting him with a citation for his Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, April 8, 2013. Smith, the repairable issue point chief for MARFORRES G4 (logistics and services), was awarded the medal after he was selected as the MARFORRES 2012 Marine of the Year (active component).

Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13.2 radio an inbound MV-22 Osprey during a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 16, 2012. The Marines are learning advanced combat medical techniques, advanced driving techniques, methods for training foreign militaries on marksmanship and how to set up and conduct firing ranges to prepare for their upcoming deployment. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released) - Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13.2 radio an inbound MV-22 Osprey during a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 16, 2012. The Marines are learning advanced combat medical techniques, advanced driving techniques, methods for training foreign militaries on marksmanship and how to set up and conduct firing ranges to prepare for their upcoming deployment. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)