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Marines and sailors attending the Operational Stress Control and Readiness train-the-trainer course practice conducting the teach-back portion of their certification, March 14, 2018, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. In order to become an OSCAR Trainer, the service members have to prove their ability to be able to teach the course and build an OSCAR team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Samantha Schwoch/released)

Marines and sailors attending the Operational Stress Control and Readiness train-the-trainer course practice conducting the teach-back portion of their certification, March 14, 2018, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. In order to become an OSCAR Trainer, the service members have to prove their ability to be able to teach the course and build an OSCAR team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Samantha Schwoch/released)

Photo by Pfc. Samantha Schwoch

Marines and sailors from Reserve stations across the country attend the Operational Stress Control and Readiness train-the-trainer course, March 12-16, 2018, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. The OSCAR course gives Marines and sailors training on how to identify, support and advise service members with stress reactions, acting as sensors for the commander by noticing small changes in behavior and taking action early. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Samantha Schwoch/released)

Marines and sailors from Reserve stations across the country attend the Operational Stress Control and Readiness train-the-trainer course, March 12-16, 2018, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. The OSCAR course gives Marines and sailors training on how to identify, support and advise service members with stress reactions, acting as sensors for the commander by noticing small changes in behavior and taking action early. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Samantha Schwoch/released)

Photo by Pfc. Samantha Schwoch

Marines and sailors attending the Operational Stress Control and Readiness train-the-trainer course practice conducting the teach-back portion of their certification, March 14, 2018, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. In order to become an OSCAR Trainer, the service members have to prove their ability to be able to teach the course and build an OSCAR team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Samantha Schwoch/released)

Marines and sailors attending the Operational Stress Control and Readiness train-the-trainer course practice conducting the teach-back portion of their certification, March 14, 2018, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. In order to become an OSCAR Trainer, the service members have to prove their ability to be able to teach the course and build an OSCAR team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Samantha Schwoch/released)

Photo by Pfc. Samantha Schwoch

Marines and sailors from Reserve stations across the country pose with their instructors upon completion of the Operational Stress Control and Readiness train-the-trainer course, March 16, 2018, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. The OSCAR course gives Marines and sailors training on how to identify, support and advise service members with stress reactions, acting as sensors for the commander by noticing small changes in behavior and taking action early. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Samantha Schwoch/released)

Marines and sailors from Reserve stations across the country pose with their instructors upon completion of the Operational Stress Control and Readiness train-the-trainer course, March 16, 2018, at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. The OSCAR course gives Marines and sailors training on how to identify, support and advise service members with stress reactions, acting as sensors for the commander by noticing small changes in behavior and taking action early. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Samantha Schwoch/released)

Photo by Pfc. Samantha Schwoch

Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, perform a static line jump at Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, Mississippi, Dec. 14, 2017. Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company conduct quarterly static line and free fall jumps in order to maintain currency and readiness for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tessa D. Watts)

Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, perform a static line jump at Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, Mississippi, Dec. 14, 2017. Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company conduct quarterly static line and free fall jumps in order to maintain currency and readiness for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tessa D. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tessa D. Watts

Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, perform a free fall jump at Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, Mississippi, Dec. 14, 2017. In order to remain tactically proficient, 3rd Force Reconnaissance Co. Marines participate in multiple parachute scenarios throughout the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tessa D. Watts)

Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, perform a free fall jump at Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, Mississippi, Dec. 14, 2017. In order to remain tactically proficient, 3rd Force Reconnaissance Co. Marines participate in multiple parachute scenarios throughout the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tessa D. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tessa D. Watts

Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, line up before performing a static line jump at Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, Mississippi, Dec. 14, 2017. Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company conduct quarterly static line and free fall jumps in order to maintain currency and readiness for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tessa D. Watts)

Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, line up before performing a static line jump at Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, Mississippi, Dec. 14, 2017. Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company conduct quarterly static line and free fall jumps in order to maintain currency and readiness for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tessa D. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tessa D. Watts

Staff Sgt. Bryan Jacobs (right), parachute safety officer, inspects the parachute of Capt. Scott Green (left), logistics officer with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, at Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, Mississippi, Dec. 14, 2017. Before every jump, a jumpmaster inspects all gear to ensure each jump is performed safely and successfully. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tessa D. Watts)

Staff Sgt. Bryan Jacobs (right), parachute safety officer, inspects the parachute of Capt. Scott Green (left), logistics officer with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, at Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, Mississippi, Dec. 14, 2017. Before every jump, a jumpmaster inspects all gear to ensure each jump is performed safely and successfully. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tessa D. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tessa D. Watts

A Marine with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, performs a static line jump at Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, Mississippi, Dec. 14, 2017. Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company conduct quarterly static line and free fall jumps in order to maintain currency and readiness for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tessa D. Watts)

A Marine with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, performs a static line jump at Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, Mississippi, Dec. 14, 2017. Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company conduct quarterly static line and free fall jumps in order to maintain currency and readiness for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tessa D. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tessa D. Watts

Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, perform a free fall jump at Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, Mississippi, Dec. 14, 2017. Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company conduct quarterly static line and free fall jumps in order to maintain currency and readiness for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tessa D. Watts)

Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, perform a free fall jump at Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, Mississippi, Dec. 14, 2017. Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company conduct quarterly static line and free fall jumps in order to maintain currency and readiness for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tessa D. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tessa D. Watts

Pfc. John Campbell (left) and Pfc. Chris Kelly (right), ropers with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, prepare parachutes for static line and free fall jumps at Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, Mississippi, Dec. 14, 2017. Ropers, Marines assigned to a Reconnaissance unit prior to attending the Basic Reconnaissance Course, participated in the training operation by preparing parachutes for the Marines jumping. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

Pfc. John Campbell (left) and Pfc. Chris Kelly (right), ropers with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, prepare parachutes for static line and free fall jumps at Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, Mississippi, Dec. 14, 2017. Ropers, Marines assigned to a Reconnaissance unit prior to attending the Basic Reconnaissance Course, participated in the training operation by preparing parachutes for the Marines jumping. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tessa D. Watts

Staff Sgt. Bryan Jacobs, parachute safety officer with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, tests the wind speed in order to determine the high altitude release point at Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, Mississippi, Dec. 14, 2017. Testing the speed intensity of the wind provides the Marines who are jumping a better understanding of where and how they’ll land on their intended target. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tessa D. Watts)

Staff Sgt. Bryan Jacobs, parachute safety officer with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, tests the wind speed in order to determine the high altitude release point at Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, Mississippi, Dec. 14, 2017. Testing the speed intensity of the wind provides the Marines who are jumping a better understanding of where and how they’ll land on their intended target. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tessa D. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tessa D. Watts

Collin Arnold, New Orleans Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness manager, speaks at a hurricane preparedness brief in the Federal City auditorium in New Orleans, June 17, 2015. Military members of the New Orleans area attended the brief to learn how to prepare for hurricanes, what to do in the event of an evacuation, and resources available to them. The Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is the coordinating public safety agency for the city of New Orleans and is responsible for crisis planning, response and recovery for the City of New Orleans.

Collin Arnold, New Orleans Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness manager, speaks at a hurricane preparedness brief in the Federal City auditorium in New Orleans, June 17, 2015. Military members of the New Orleans area attended the brief to learn how to prepare for hurricanes, what to do in the event of an evacuation, and resources available to them. The Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is the coordinating public safety agency for the city of New Orleans and is responsible for crisis planning, response and recovery for the City of New Orleans.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Gabriela Shearer, a family readiness trainer with Marine Forces Reserve Marine Corps Family Team Building, speaks at a hurricane preparedness brief in the Federal City auditorium in New Orleans, June 17, 2015. MCFTB provides educational resources and services to foster personal growth and enhance the readiness of Marines, Sailors and their families. Military members stationed in the New Orleans area attended the brief to learn how to prepare for hurricanes, what to do in the event of an evacuation, and resources available to them.

Gabriela Shearer, a family readiness trainer with Marine Forces Reserve Marine Corps Family Team Building, speaks at a hurricane preparedness brief in the Federal City auditorium in New Orleans, June 17, 2015. MCFTB provides educational resources and services to foster personal growth and enhance the readiness of Marines, Sailors and their families. Military members stationed in the New Orleans area attended the brief to learn how to prepare for hurricanes, what to do in the event of an evacuation, and resources available to them.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Gabriela Shearer, a family readiness trainer with Marine Forces Reserve Marine Corps Family Team Building, speaks at a hurricane preparedness brief in the Federal City auditorium in New Orleans, June 17, 2015. MCFTB provides educational resources and services to foster personal growth and enhance the readiness of Marines, Sailors and their families. Military members stationed in the New Orleans area attended the brief to learn how to prepare for hurricanes, what to do in the event of an evacuation, and resources available to them.

Gabriela Shearer, a family readiness trainer with Marine Forces Reserve Marine Corps Family Team Building, speaks at a hurricane preparedness brief in the Federal City auditorium in New Orleans, June 17, 2015. MCFTB provides educational resources and services to foster personal growth and enhance the readiness of Marines, Sailors and their families. Military members stationed in the New Orleans area attended the brief to learn how to prepare for hurricanes, what to do in the event of an evacuation, and resources available to them.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Collin Arnold, New Orleans Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness manager, speaks at a hurricane preparedness brief in the Federal City auditorium in New Orleans, June 17, 2015. Military members of the New Orleans area attended the brief to learn how to prepare for hurricanes, what to do in the event of an evacuation, and resources available to them. The Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is the coordinating public safety agency for the city of New Orleans and is responsible for crisis planning, response and recovery for the City of New Orleans.

Collin Arnold, New Orleans Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness manager, speaks at a hurricane preparedness brief in the Federal City auditorium in New Orleans, June 17, 2015. Military members of the New Orleans area attended the brief to learn how to prepare for hurricanes, what to do in the event of an evacuation, and resources available to them. The Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is the coordinating public safety agency for the city of New Orleans and is responsible for crisis planning, response and recovery for the City of New Orleans.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Force Reserve and Marine Forces North, welcomes Navy personnel during the annual MARFORRES Surgeon’s Conference, Feb. 6, 2015. Navy medical personnel gather at this conference once a year to collaborate on how to improve medical readiness by discussing the best business practices and sharing ideas.

Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of Marine Force Reserve and Marine Forces North, welcomes Navy personnel during the annual MARFORRES Surgeon’s Conference, Feb. 6, 2015. Navy medical personnel gather at this conference once a year to collaborate on how to improve medical readiness by discussing the best business practices and sharing ideas.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Capt. Kathleen A. McGowan, officer-in-charge of the Innovation Readiness Training, Joint Task-Force Summit West Virginia medical department, explains and demonstrates how to prepare and execute intravenous therapy as part of one of IRT Summit’s daily “Buddy Aid” medical training courses, at Mount Hope, W. Va., Aug. 5. IRT Summit is a Marine-led training event with support from the Navy, Army Reserve and Army National Guard. It provides real-world training opportunities for service members and units to prepare them for their wartime missions while supporting the needs of America’s underserved communities.

Capt. Kathleen A. McGowan, officer-in-charge of the Innovation Readiness Training, Joint Task-Force Summit West Virginia medical department, explains and demonstrates how to prepare and execute intravenous therapy as part of one of IRT Summit’s daily “Buddy Aid” medical training courses, at Mount Hope, W. Va., Aug. 5. IRT Summit is a Marine-led training event with support from the Navy, Army Reserve and Army National Guard. It provides real-world training opportunities for service members and units to prepare them for their wartime missions while supporting the needs of America’s underserved communities.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

Army Maj. James R. Britton, 629th Forward Surgical Team, explains and demonstrates proper suturing techniques to Innovative Readiness Training Joint Task-Force Summit West Virginia personnel, during one of the unit’s daily “Buddy Aid” medical training courses, at Mount Hope, W. Va., Aug. 6. IRT Summit is a Marine-led training event with support from the Navy Reserve, Army Reserve and Army National Guard. It provides real-world training opportunities for service members and units to prepare them for their wartime missions while supporting the needs of America’s underserved communities

Army Maj. James R. Britton, 629th Forward Surgical Team, explains and demonstrates proper suturing techniques to Innovative Readiness Training Joint Task-Force Summit West Virginia personnel, during one of the unit’s daily “Buddy Aid” medical training courses, at Mount Hope, W. Va., Aug. 6. IRT Summit is a Marine-led training event with support from the Navy Reserve, Army Reserve and Army National Guard. It provides real-world training opportunities for service members and units to prepare them for their wartime missions while supporting the needs of America’s underserved communities

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

Cpl. Eric Emler, a motor transportation operator with 6th Engineering Support Battalion, receives a tourniquet from Army 1st Lt. Ashley Klinker, a medical specialist with 256th Combat Support Hospital, during a condensed combat-lifesavers course as part of Innovative Readiness Training, Joint Task-Force Summit West Virginia’s daily “Buddy Aid” medical training courses, at Mount Hope, W. Va., Aug. 5. IRT Summit is a Marine-led training event with support from the Navy Reserve, Army Reserve and Army National Guard. It provides real-world training opportunities for service members and units to prepare them for their wartime missions while supporting the needs of America’s underserved communities.

Cpl. Eric Emler, a motor transportation operator with 6th Engineering Support Battalion, receives a tourniquet from Army 1st Lt. Ashley Klinker, a medical specialist with 256th Combat Support Hospital, during a condensed combat-lifesavers course as part of Innovative Readiness Training, Joint Task-Force Summit West Virginia’s daily “Buddy Aid” medical training courses, at Mount Hope, W. Va., Aug. 5. IRT Summit is a Marine-led training event with support from the Navy Reserve, Army Reserve and Army National Guard. It provides real-world training opportunities for service members and units to prepare them for their wartime missions while supporting the needs of America’s underserved communities.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese