NEW ORLEANS – Marine Forces Reserve Legion, a mixed martial arts team comprised of Marines from Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, participated in the Battle of the Big Easy American Grappling Federation tournament at the Alario Center in New Orleans, Aug. 6, 2016. Marines of all experience levels competed in multiple fights throughout the day that resulted in MFR Legion winning a team total of 22 medals with 10 gold, nine silver and three bronze. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dallas Johnson) - NEW ORLEANS – Marine Forces Reserve Legion, a mixed martial arts team comprised of Marines from Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, participated in the Battle of the Big Easy American Grappling Federation tournament at the Alario Center in New Orleans, Aug. 6, 2016. Marines of all experience levels competed in multiple fights throughout the day that resulted in MFR Legion winning a team total of 22 medals with 10 gold, nine silver and three bronze. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dallas Johnson)

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)

As the election approaches, the deadline for voters to mail in their absentee ballots also closes in. Americans can submit absentee votes in local, state and federal elections if they are a U.S. citizen, 18 years or older, and are an active-duty member of the armed forces, a family member of the above or a U.S. citizen residing outside the United States. Voters can find out specific information on their state by visiting the Federal Voting Assistance Program website at http://www.fvap.gov/ - As the election approaches, the deadline for voters to mail in their absentee ballots also closes in. Americans can submit absentee votes in local, state and federal elections if they are a U.S. citizen, 18 years or older, and are an active-duty member of the armed forces, a family member of the above or a U.S. citizen residing outside the United States. Voters can find out specific information on their state by visiting the Federal Voting Assistance Program website at http://www.fvap.gov/

Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Lorris Wilson, reserve company gunnery sergeant, is interviewed by members of the Bridgeport Sound Tigers organization during the team’s visit to the base Sept. 30. About 40 members of the Sound Tigers organization visited the base as part of a team-building exercise. The Sound Tigers is a minor league affiliate of the National Hockey League’s New York Islanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Carbajal/Released) - Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Lorris Wilson, reserve company gunnery sergeant, is interviewed by members of the Bridgeport Sound Tigers organization during the team’s visit to the base Sept. 30. About 40 members of the Sound Tigers organization visited the base as part of a team-building exercise. The Sound Tigers is a minor league affiliate of the National Hockey League’s New York Islanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Carbajal/Released)