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Capt. Brad Pomy, the supply operation officer with Marine Forces Reserve, rides his motorcycle in Thibodaux, Louisiana, May 17, 2017. Pomy is riding with the Marine Corps Support Facility Motorcycle Safety Mentorship Program to improve his skills and practice safe riding habits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Melany Vasquez / Released)

Capt. Brad Pomy, the supply operation officer with Marine Forces Reserve, rides his motorcycle in Thibodaux, Louisiana, May 17, 2017. Pomy is riding with the Marine Corps Support Facility Motorcycle Safety Mentorship Program to improve his skills and practice safe riding habits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Melany Vasquez / Released)

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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.

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Col. Gregory Lemons, the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Regiment 45 talks with all the Marines participating in the training during his visit to the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center where Marines worked in the Enhanced Equipment Allowance Pool, Dec. 8-21, 2013. This annual training allowed 4th MLG Marines to augment Exercise Support Division’s mission to repair equipment aboard the base.

Col. Gregory Lemons, the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Regiment 45 talks with all the Marines participating in the training during his visit to the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center where Marines worked in the Enhanced Equipment Allowance Pool, Dec. 8-21, 2013. This annual training allowed 4th MLG Marines to augment Exercise Support Division’s mission to repair equipment aboard the base.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brytani Musick

Lance Cpls. Irvin Jerez (left) and Michael Rivera, with Combat Logistics Battalion 451, Combat Logistics Regiment 45 work with Marty Rapp, the work leader for the MRAP section Dec. 16, 2013 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. The Marines worked side-by-side with civilians who work full time in support of Exercise Support Division's mission to repair equipment used during various training exercises at the Combat Center.

Lance Cpls. Irvin Jerez (left) and Michael Rivera, with Combat Logistics Battalion 451, Combat Logistics Regiment 45 work with Marty Rapp, the work leader for the MRAP section Dec. 16, 2013 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. The Marines worked side-by-side with civilians who work full time in support of Exercise Support Division's mission to repair equipment used during various training exercises at the Combat Center.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brytani Musick

Cpl. Matthew Bodnar, a Motor Technician Mechanic with Combat Logistics Battalion 25, Combat Logistics Regiment 45 works on a truck at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center’s Enhanced Equipment Allowance Pool here Dec. 16, 2013.

Cpl. Matthew Bodnar, a Motor Technician Mechanic with Combat Logistics Battalion 25, Combat Logistics Regiment 45 works on a truck at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center’s Enhanced Equipment Allowance Pool here Dec. 16, 2013.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brytani Musick

Marine Forces Reserve scored a 100 percent on physical facility security during a recent Command Cyber Readiness Inspection conducted by the Defense Information Security Agency. Marines and civilian staff at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans are advised to be vigilant with both physical and cyber security by making sure entry badges are always visible and used when entering and exiting the facility, and to challenge people who do not have a visible badge.

Marine Forces Reserve scored a 100 percent on physical facility security during a recent Command Cyber Readiness Inspection conducted by the Defense Information Security Agency. Marines and civilian staff at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans are advised to be vigilant with both physical and cyber security by making sure entry badges are always visible and used when entering and exiting the facility, and to challenge people who do not have a visible badge.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Members of the Point Hope team assemble after returning from a successful mission in Point Hope, Alaska, April 24. During their first night of the Innovative Readiness Training Arctic Care, the team members were notified about a suicide attempt and provided first aid to the victim. Their swift actions helped save the victim’s life. IRT Arctic Care 2013 is a multi-service humanitarian and training program that focuses on enhancing the capability of U.S. forces in peacetime support operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. IRT Arctic Care brings medical, dental and veterinary aid to 12 rural villages in Alaska. The exercise is primarily a Reserve effort with Marine Forces Reserve taking the lead and receiving logistical and medical support from the National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve and Air Force Reserve.

Members of the Point Hope team assemble after returning from a successful mission in Point Hope, Alaska, April 24. During their first night of the Innovative Readiness Training Arctic Care, the team members were notified about a suicide attempt and provided first aid to the victim. Their swift actions helped save the victim’s life. IRT Arctic Care 2013 is a multi-service humanitarian and training program that focuses on enhancing the capability of U.S. forces in peacetime support operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. IRT Arctic Care brings medical, dental and veterinary aid to 12 rural villages in Alaska. The exercise is primarily a Reserve effort with Marine Forces Reserve taking the lead and receiving logistical and medical support from the National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve and Air Force Reserve.

Photo by Cpl. Marcin Platek

Navy Capt. David Rodriguez, the command chaplain for 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, takes a break with Navy Senior Chief William Crozier, the senior enlisted religious program specialist for 4th MLG, April 19. Rodriguez and Crozier went out as a ministry team to Point Hope, Alaska, where a suicide attempt had taken place, April 16. There, they provided spiritual help to service members who helped save the victim’s life, and the family and friends of the victim. Point Hope is one of 12 rural Alaskan villages that received medical, dental, and veterinary care as part of Innovative Readiness Training Arctic Care 2013. The exercise is a multi-service humanitarian and training program that focuses on enhancing the capability of U.S. forces in peacetime support operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. IRT Arctic Care brings medical, dental and veterinary aid to 12 rural villages in Alaska. The exercise is primarily a Reserve effort with Marine Forces Reserve taking the lead and receiving logistical and medical support from the National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve and Air Force Reserve.

Navy Capt. David Rodriguez, the command chaplain for 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, takes a break with Navy Senior Chief William Crozier, the senior enlisted religious program specialist for 4th MLG, April 19. Rodriguez and Crozier went out as a ministry team to Point Hope, Alaska, where a suicide attempt had taken place, April 16. There, they provided spiritual help to service members who helped save the victim’s life, and the family and friends of the victim. Point Hope is one of 12 rural Alaskan villages that received medical, dental, and veterinary care as part of Innovative Readiness Training Arctic Care 2013. The exercise is a multi-service humanitarian and training program that focuses on enhancing the capability of U.S. forces in peacetime support operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. IRT Arctic Care brings medical, dental and veterinary aid to 12 rural villages in Alaska. The exercise is primarily a Reserve effort with Marine Forces Reserve taking the lead and receiving logistical and medical support from the National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve and Air Force Reserve.

Photo by Cpl. Marcin Platek

Navy Capt. David Rodriguez, the command chaplain for 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, talks with a patient of Maniilaq Health Center, April 24. Rodriguez made it his routine to check on the patients of the hospital to provide spiritual help. Rodriguez also flew to villages like Point Hope, Alaska, where he provided spiritual guidance to service members who helped save a victim of suicide attempt, as well as his family members and friends. Rodriguez and other service members were part of the Innovative Readiness Training Arctic Care 2013, which is a multi-service humanitarian and training program that focuses on enhancing the capability of U.S. forces in peacetime support operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. IRT Arctic Care brings medical, dental and veterinary aid to 12 rural villages in Alaska. The exercise is primarily a Reserve effort with Marine Forces Reserve taking the lead and receiving logistical and medical support from the National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve and Air Force Reserve.

Navy Capt. David Rodriguez, the command chaplain for 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, talks with a patient of Maniilaq Health Center, April 24. Rodriguez made it his routine to check on the patients of the hospital to provide spiritual help. Rodriguez also flew to villages like Point Hope, Alaska, where he provided spiritual guidance to service members who helped save a victim of suicide attempt, as well as his family members and friends. Rodriguez and other service members were part of the Innovative Readiness Training Arctic Care 2013, which is a multi-service humanitarian and training program that focuses on enhancing the capability of U.S. forces in peacetime support operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. IRT Arctic Care brings medical, dental and veterinary aid to 12 rural villages in Alaska. The exercise is primarily a Reserve effort with Marine Forces Reserve taking the lead and receiving logistical and medical support from the National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve and Air Force Reserve.

Photo by Cpl. Marcin Platek

Marines successfully transported all their personnel and equipment from Cap Draa to Agadir, Morocco, April 20, 2013. Exercise African Lion is a U.S. Africa Command-scheduled, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa- led, joint multi-lateral exercise. The joint task force consisting of U.S. Marines, soldiers, sailors and airmen were able to conduct modified joint training for Exercise African Lion 13, demonstrating their ability to adapt to unpredicted circumstances, restore mission essential tasks, build interoperability and create friendships during the remaining days of the evolution. The logistics component will continue to exercise vigilant, safe and rapid retrograde of almost 1,200 personnel and 250 short-tons of vehicles and equipment while working with Moroccan partners and contractors to sustain the force and redeploy them back to their home stations in a timely and efficient manner.

Marines successfully transported all their personnel and equipment from Cap Draa to Agadir, Morocco, April 20, 2013. Exercise African Lion is a U.S. Africa Command-scheduled, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa- led, joint multi-lateral exercise. The joint task force consisting of U.S. Marines, soldiers, sailors and airmen were able to conduct modified joint training for Exercise African Lion 13, demonstrating their ability to adapt to unpredicted circumstances, restore mission essential tasks, build interoperability and create friendships during the remaining days of the evolution. The logistics component will continue to exercise vigilant, safe and rapid retrograde of almost 1,200 personnel and 250 short-tons of vehicles and equipment while working with Moroccan partners and contractors to sustain the force and redeploy them back to their home stations in a timely and efficient manner.

Photo by Sgt. Ray Lott

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)

Photo by Cpl. Marcin Platek

Gunnery Sgt. Craig Ranney, motorcycle president, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, rides his motorcycle on Camp Pendleton, Calif. All Marines must attend the Basic Riders Course if they own a motorcycle or are planning on purchasing one.

Gunnery Sgt. Craig Ranney, motorcycle president, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, rides his motorcycle on Camp Pendleton, Calif. All Marines must attend the Basic Riders Course if they own a motorcycle or are planning on purchasing one.

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Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, out of Louisiana, unload thousands of pounds of illegal drugs from a vehicle during interdiction operations in southwestern Afghanistan, May 9. Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 and 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment supported efforts to disrupt the enemy's drug smuggling operations. Such missions have proven effective in disrupting the enemy's movement and limiting their finances from the illegal drug trade.

Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, out of Louisiana, unload thousands of pounds of illegal drugs from a vehicle during interdiction operations in southwestern Afghanistan, May 9. Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 and 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment supported efforts to disrupt the enemy's drug smuggling operations. Such missions have proven effective in disrupting the enemy's movement and limiting their finances from the illegal drug trade.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Carrasco