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Marines with the 3rd Bn., 23rd Marine Regiment assist Ghanaian Soldiers in battle sight zeroing their weapons during a firing range June 19, 2014. The firing range was a part of Exercise Western Accord, a U.S. Africa Command sponsored annual joint training partnership exercise between the United States, the Economic Community of West African States and partner nations. The exercise, held in Senegal this year, is designed to increase interoperability between military forces and ensure the common ability to conduct peace operations throughout western Africa. (Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. V. Michelle Woods/40th PAD)

Photo by Staff Sgt. V. Michelle Woods

Lance Cpl. Ikesha Thomas, Antigua and Barbudan Defense Force, and Sgt. Yeuris Aponte, Dominican Republic Armed Forces, simulate clearing rooms during Exercise Tradewinds 2014 at Las Calderas Naval Base, June 19, 2014. Tradewinds 2014 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in order to build partner nation counter-transnational organized crime missions, humanitarian aid and disaster response operations capacity. The ultimate goal of Tradewinds 2014 is to promote interoperability and multinational relationships throughout the Caribbean theater.

Photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Pfc. Mateo Fernandez of the Dominican Republic Armed Forces shouts commands as he simulates clearing a room during Exercise Tradewinds 2014 at Las Calderas Naval Base, June 19, 2014. Tradewinds 2014 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in order to build partner nation counter-transnational organized crime missions, humanitarian aid and disaster response operations capacity. The ultimate goal of Tradewinds 2014 is to promote interoperability and multinational relationships throughout the Caribbean theater.

Photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Marines walk out to a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter operated by the 1st Battalion, 171st Aviation Regiment, New Mexico Army National Guard in a joint service exercise for preparation, situational awareness and medic familiarization during Integrated Training Exercise 4-14 aboard Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms California, June 13, 2014. ITX 4-14 is the largest annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve training exercise, which helps refine skills necessary to seamlessly integrate with active duty counterparts as well as operate as a complete MAGTF. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters

U.S. Marines assigned with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force, off-load equipment from USNS 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo docked in Gwangyang, South Korea, March 10, 2014, in preparation for exercise Ssang Yong. Reserve Marines with 14th Marine Regiment and 4th Tank Battalion joined III MEF to participate in Ssang Yong. Ssang Yong 14 is an annual combined exercise, taking place in Pohang, South Korea, conducted by Marine and Navy forces with the Republic of Korea in order to strengthen interoperability and working relationships across the range of military operations from disaster relief, to complex expeditionary operations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lauren Whitney

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.

Photo by U.S. Army Africa

Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North speaks with first and second-year students enrolled in the Marine Corps College of Distance Education and Training Expeditionary Warfare School, non-resident seminar at the Marine Corps Support Facility here, May 1. Hummer focused his comments on what sets the Corps apart from its sister organizations and he credited that difference to the education Marines receive early in their careers, starting with boot camp and Officer Candidate School. For more information on the CDET, please call (888)435-8762, or visit www.tecom.usmc.mil/cdet/SitePages/home.

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Ito

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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb McDonald

Staff Sgt. Ramon Aponte, a platoon sergeant with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa takes accountability of his Marines as they board an MV-22 Osprey during a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 16, 2012. Marines of Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa 13.2 are training for their upcoming deployment. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb McDonald

Sgt. Nathaniel Hutt (right), a scout sniper, explains the spotter's job to Lance Cpl. Josh Cross, a small arms repair technician, both with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13.2, during a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nov. 16, 2012. To prepare for their upcoming deployment, 135 Marines from 32 different Reserve training centers came together to train and become familiar with each other. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb McDonald

Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13.2 provide security after disembarking from an MV-22 Osprey during a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 16, 2012. Marines of Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa 13.2 are training for their upcoming deployment that begins in January and ends seven months later. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb McDonald

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Michael P. Barrett speaks with Personnel Retrieval Platoon (PRP), 2d Marine Logistics Group Forward (2d MLG Fwd), on Camp Bastion, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, September 23, 2011. The Commandant and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visit with PRP to commend their work during Operation Enduring Freedom, supporting International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Augusto/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Michael Augusto

U.S. Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James F. Amos meets with Personnel Retrieval and Processing Company (PRP), 2d Marine Logistics Group Forward (2d MLG Fwd), on Camp Bastion, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, September 23, 2011. The Commandant and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visit with PRP to commend their work during Operation Enduring Freedom, supporting International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Augusto/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Michael Augusto

Lance Cpl. Alexander F. Maloof (background), from McLean, Va., and Lance Cpl. Kevin E. Campos (foreground), from Sacramento, Calif., both personnel retrieval and processing specialists with the Personnel Retrieval and Processing Detachment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) fold a flag July 13, 2011, aboard Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan. Marines with the Personnel Retrieval and Processing Detachment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to take care their own in Southern Helmand province and bring them home.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bruno J. Bego

Lance Cpl. Christopher M. Tarnue, from Baltimore, Md., a personnel retrieval and processing specialist with the Personnel Retrieval and Processing Detachment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) works on the last details on a transfer case July 13, 2011, aboard Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan. Marines with the Personnel Retrieval and Processing Detachment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to take care their own in Southern Helmand province and bring them home.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bruno J. Bego

Lance Cpl. Alexander F. Maloof, from McLean, Va., a personnel retrieval and processing specialist with the Personnel Retrieval and Processing Detachment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) irons a flag July 13, 2011, aboard Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan. Marines with the Personnel Retrieval and Processing Detachment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to take care their own in Southern Helmand province and bring them home.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bruno J. Bego

Marines from Battery O, 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division prepare to fire artillery rounds from an M777A2 155 mm howitzer at East Fuji Maneuver Area, Japan Sept. 11. Battery O is in Japan as a part of the Unit Deployment Program, a program designed to increase the training level and unit continuity of Marine Corps units stationed in the continental United States. Realistic scenarios and combined exercises are a highlight of the UDP, bringing Marines of many different units together, sometimes with foreign forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Terence G. Brady/Released)

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Marines with Battery O, 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, simulate firing an M240G medium machine gun during a demonstration for local government officials at East Fuji Maneuver Area on mainland Japan Sept. 14. Battery O is currently deployed to Okinawa, Japan as a part of the Unit Deployment Program, a program designed to increase the training level and unit continuity of Marine Corps units stationed in the continental United States. Units with Marine Forces Reserve have honed their skills in the UDP since 2003, and continue to do so, as two squadrons from the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing are set to mobilize for their UDP deployment in 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Terence G. Brady/Released)

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