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Master Sgt. Julia Carlson advises Lance Cpl. Troy Saur, a student at the Reserve Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course, on how to correct a shooter’s position, Oct. 24, 2014 at Weapons Training Battalion in Quantico, Va. Carlson, a marksmanship instructor and competitive shooter with the Marine Corps Reserve Shooting Team, is one of only four women in civilian and military competitive shooting history that is double-distinguished with both the rifle and pistol.

Master Sgt. Julia Carlson advises Lance Cpl. Troy Saur, a student at the Reserve Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course, on how to correct a shooter’s position, Oct. 24, 2014 at Weapons Training Battalion in Quantico, Va. Carlson, a marksmanship instructor and competitive shooter with the Marine Corps Reserve Shooting Team, is one of only four women in civilian and military competitive shooting history that is double-distinguished with both the rifle and pistol.

Photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Master Sgt. Julia Carlson relays the signal that the line is ready to fire at the Reserve Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course, Oct. 24, 2014 at Weapons Training Battalion in Quantico, Va. Carlson, a marksmanship instructor and competitive shooter with the Marine Corps Reserve Shooting Team, is one of only four women in civilian and military competitive shooting history that is double-distinguished with both the rifle and pistol.

Master Sgt. Julia Carlson relays the signal that the line is ready to fire at the Reserve Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course, Oct. 24, 2014 at Weapons Training Battalion in Quantico, Va. Carlson, a marksmanship instructor and competitive shooter with the Marine Corps Reserve Shooting Team, is one of only four women in civilian and military competitive shooting history that is double-distinguished with both the rifle and pistol.

Photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Lance Cpl. James Leiter (right) helps fellow marksmanship student Lance Cpl. Christopher Robeson (left) load magazines for the next round of fire during the combat pistol program qualification at the Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course at the Marksmanship Training Unit, Weapons Training Battalion in Quantico, Va., Oct. 24, 2014. This particular CMC course was staffed entirely by Reserve Marines from the Marine Corps Reserve Shooting Team, who are the top competitive shooters in the Marine Corps Reserve.

Lance Cpl. James Leiter (right) helps fellow marksmanship student Lance Cpl. Christopher Robeson (left) load magazines for the next round of fire during the combat pistol program qualification at the Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course at the Marksmanship Training Unit, Weapons Training Battalion in Quantico, Va., Oct. 24, 2014. This particular CMC course was staffed entirely by Reserve Marines from the Marine Corps Reserve Shooting Team, who are the top competitive shooters in the Marine Corps Reserve.

Photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Lance Cpls. James Leiter and Christopher Robeson score and repair a target during the combat pistol program pre-qualification at the Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course at the Marksmanship Training Unit, Weapons Training Battalion in Quantico, Va., Oct. 24, 2014. This particular CMC course was staffed entirely by Reserve Marines from the Marine Corps Reserve Shooting Team, who are the top competitive shooters in the Marine Corps Reserve.

Lance Cpls. James Leiter and Christopher Robeson score and repair a target during the combat pistol program pre-qualification at the Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course at the Marksmanship Training Unit, Weapons Training Battalion in Quantico, Va., Oct. 24, 2014. This particular CMC course was staffed entirely by Reserve Marines from the Marine Corps Reserve Shooting Team, who are the top competitive shooters in the Marine Corps Reserve.

Photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Logan (right), assistant chief instructor of the Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course, gives advice to marksmanship student Cpl. James Turner during the combat pistol program qualification at the CMC course at the Marksmanship Training Unit, Weapons Training Battalion in Quantico, Va., Oct. 24, 2014. This particular CMC course was staffed entirely by Reserve Marines from the Marine Corps Reserve Shooting Team, who are the top competitive shooters in the Marine Corps Reserve.

Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Logan (right), assistant chief instructor of the Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course, gives advice to marksmanship student Cpl. James Turner during the combat pistol program qualification at the CMC course at the Marksmanship Training Unit, Weapons Training Battalion in Quantico, Va., Oct. 24, 2014. This particular CMC course was staffed entirely by Reserve Marines from the Marine Corps Reserve Shooting Team, who are the top competitive shooters in the Marine Corps Reserve.

Photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Lance Cpl. Keven Saint Louis, a marksmanship student at the Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course, loads rounds into a magazine during the pre-qualification course of fire at the Marksmanship Training Unit, Weapons Training Battalion in Quantico, Va., Oct. 24, 2014. This particular CMC course was staffed entirely by Reserve Marines from the Marine Corps Reserve Shooting Team, who are the top competitive shooters in the Marine Corps Reserve.

Lance Cpl. Keven Saint Louis, a marksmanship student at the Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course, loads rounds into a magazine during the pre-qualification course of fire at the Marksmanship Training Unit, Weapons Training Battalion in Quantico, Va., Oct. 24, 2014. This particular CMC course was staffed entirely by Reserve Marines from the Marine Corps Reserve Shooting Team, who are the top competitive shooters in the Marine Corps Reserve.

Photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Eppler (center), an instructor with the Marine Corps Reserve Marksmanship Training Unit, oversees Reserve Marines in their preparation time during the combat pistol program pre-qualification at Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course at the Marksmanship Training Unit, Weapons Training Battalion in Quantico, Va., Oct. 24, 2014. This particular CMC course was staffed entirely by Reserve Marines from the Marine Corps Reserve Shooting Team, who are the top competitive shooters in the Marine Corps Reserve.

Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Eppler (center), an instructor with the Marine Corps Reserve Marksmanship Training Unit, oversees Reserve Marines in their preparation time during the combat pistol program pre-qualification at Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course at the Marksmanship Training Unit, Weapons Training Battalion in Quantico, Va., Oct. 24, 2014. This particular CMC course was staffed entirely by Reserve Marines from the Marine Corps Reserve Shooting Team, who are the top competitive shooters in the Marine Corps Reserve.

Photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Maj. Gen. James S. Hartsell, Mobilization Assistant to Commander, United States Pacific Command and a distinguished pistol expert, addresses Reserve Marine students about the importance of marksmanship excellence at the Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course at the Marksmanship Training Unit, Weapons Training Battalion in Quantico, Va., Oct. 23, 2014. This particular CMC course was staffed entirely by Reserve Marines from the Marine Corps Reserve Shooting Team, who are the top competitive shooters in the Marine Corps Reserve.

Maj. Gen. James S. Hartsell, Mobilization Assistant to Commander, United States Pacific Command and a distinguished pistol expert, addresses Reserve Marine students about the importance of marksmanship excellence at the Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course at the Marksmanship Training Unit, Weapons Training Battalion in Quantico, Va., Oct. 23, 2014. This particular CMC course was staffed entirely by Reserve Marines from the Marine Corps Reserve Shooting Team, who are the top competitive shooters in the Marine Corps Reserve.

Photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

First Sgt. Delwin Ellington, with Headquarters Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, listens to a presentation on new policies and procedures for communication during the annual inspector instructor orientation conference here, Sept. 10, 2014. The purpose of the conference was to provide instruction to recently assigned inspector instructors by addressing key functional areas and emphasizing policies and procedures necessary for mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Codey Underwood)

First Sgt. Delwin Ellington, with Headquarters Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, listens to a presentation on new policies and procedures for communication during the annual inspector instructor orientation conference here, Sept. 10, 2014. The purpose of the conference was to provide instruction to recently assigned inspector instructors by addressing key functional areas and emphasizing policies and procedures necessary for mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Codey Underwood)

Photo by Cpl. Codey Underwood

OLD HARBOR, Alaska - Cpl. Luis Ibarra, an electrical equipment repair technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, observes a Bull Dog Fish through a microscope, with Angel Christiansen, a middle school student of Old Harbor, Alaska, July 15. Reserve Marines attended a biology lab presented by Dr. Switgard Duesterloh, a marine biologist from Kodiak College, Alaska. Reserve Marines participating in Innovative Readiness Training Old Harbor, worked with the students during their liberty period. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David Waite)

OLD HARBOR, Alaska - Cpl. Luis Ibarra, an electrical equipment repair technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, observes a Bull Dog Fish through a microscope, with Angel Christiansen, a middle school student of Old Harbor, Alaska, July 15. Reserve Marines attended a biology lab presented by Dr. Switgard Duesterloh, a marine biologist from Kodiak College, Alaska. Reserve Marines participating in Innovative Readiness Training Old Harbor, worked with the students during their liberty period. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David Waite)

Photo by Cpl. David Waite

Brig. Gen. Paul K. Lebidine, the commanding general of Force Headquarters Group speaks with Sarah Farnsworth, the San Diego Padres Senior Vice President, Public Affairs at PETCO Park stadium here, June 5, 2014. The San Diego Padres, a muster partner, allowed FHG to hold the Marine Corps Individual Ready Reserve administrative muster and job fair at the stadium. The muster gave Marines access to job options and schools, as well as the opportunities and resources to remain a part of the Marine Corps.

Brig. Gen. Paul K. Lebidine, the commanding general of Force Headquarters Group speaks with Sarah Farnsworth, the San Diego Padres Senior Vice President, Public Affairs at PETCO Park stadium here, June 5, 2014. The San Diego Padres, a muster partner, allowed FHG to hold the Marine Corps Individual Ready Reserve administrative muster and job fair at the stadium. The muster gave Marines access to job options and schools, as well as the opportunities and resources to remain a part of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Sgt. Justis Beauregard

Sgt. Maj. Michael E. Sprague, the Force Headquarters Group sergeant major, speaks to Individual Ready Reserve Marines attending the Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Individual Ready Reserve administrative muster and job fair at PETCO Park in San Diego, June 5, 2014. The muster gave Marines access to job options and schools, as well as the opportunities and resources to remain a part of the Marine Corps.

Sgt. Maj. Michael E. Sprague, the Force Headquarters Group sergeant major, speaks to Individual Ready Reserve Marines attending the Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Individual Ready Reserve administrative muster and job fair at PETCO Park in San Diego, June 5, 2014. The muster gave Marines access to job options and schools, as well as the opportunities and resources to remain a part of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Sgt. Justis Beauregard

Brig. Gen. Paul K. Lebidine, the commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks to Individual Ready Reserve Marines attending the IRR administrative muster and job fair here, June 26, 2014. Marines from the San Diego County area traveled to the stadium to attend the muster. The muster gave Marines access to job options and schools, as well as the opportunities and resources to remain a part of the Marine Corps.

Brig. Gen. Paul K. Lebidine, the commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks to Individual Ready Reserve Marines attending the IRR administrative muster and job fair here, June 26, 2014. Marines from the San Diego County area traveled to the stadium to attend the muster. The muster gave Marines access to job options and schools, as well as the opportunities and resources to remain a part of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Sgt. Justis Beauregard

Marine Administrative Message 264/14 announced the Academic Year 2015-16 Reserve Officer Professional Military Education Board, which convenes September 22, to select attendees for full-length schools (FLS), staff-training courses and the Distance Education Program. Officers are encouraged to apply; the deadline for application is September 3, and final determination will be made by Reserve Affairs Personnel Management Branch.

Marine Administrative Message 264/14 announced the Academic Year 2015-16 Reserve Officer Professional Military Education Board, which convenes September 22, to select attendees for full-length schools (FLS), staff-training courses and the Distance Education Program. Officers are encouraged to apply; the deadline for application is September 3, and final determination will be made by Reserve Affairs Personnel Management Branch.

Photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick

Effective immediately, PME requirements for current and future staff sergeants will switch from Career Course MCI (series 8100) to the Career Course Distance Education Program on MarineNet.

Effective immediately, PME requirements for current and future staff sergeants will switch from Career Course MCI (series 8100) to the Career Course Distance Education Program on MarineNet.

Photo by Cpl. Jeremy Ware

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. Lance Decker, an administrative clerk with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, holds the Headquarters Bn. guidon before the start of a military appearance inspection at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 11, 2013. Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces North published a force policy letter to be implemented by his Marines without delay, addressing the commandant's initiatives to get back to the basics.

Cpl. Lance Decker, an administrative clerk with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, holds the Headquarters Bn. guidon before the start of a military appearance inspection at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 11, 2013. Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces North published a force policy letter to be implemented by his Marines without delay, addressing the commandant's initiatives to get back to the basics.

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Ito

NAVAL AIR STATION JOINT RESERVE BASE NEW ORLEANS, La. – Lance Cpl. Joshua Pineset, a Marine Forces Reserve administrative specialist and color guard member, demonstrates color guard rifle manual for Cub Scout Pack 454 at Belle Chasse Academy here, Sept. 12, 2013. Marines from the MARFORRES color guard attended the troops’ first meeting of the school year to demonstrate and teach proper color guard skills and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards)

NAVAL AIR STATION JOINT RESERVE BASE NEW ORLEANS, La. – Lance Cpl. Joshua Pineset, a Marine Forces Reserve administrative specialist and color guard member, demonstrates color guard rifle manual for Cub Scout Pack 454 at Belle Chasse Academy here, Sept. 12, 2013. Marines from the MARFORRES color guard attended the troops’ first meeting of the school year to demonstrate and teach proper color guard skills and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

NAVAL AIR STATION JOINT RESERVE BASE NEW ORLEANS, La. – Children with Cub Scout Pack 454 talk amongst each other as they wait for the Marines of Marine Forces Reserve to begin their color guard ceremony at Belle Chasse Academy here, Sept. 12, 2013. Marines from the MARFORRES color guard attended the troops’ first meeting of the school year to demonstrate and teach proper color guard skills and procedures (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards)

NAVAL AIR STATION JOINT RESERVE BASE NEW ORLEANS, La. – Children with Cub Scout Pack 454 talk amongst each other as they wait for the Marines of Marine Forces Reserve to begin their color guard ceremony at Belle Chasse Academy here, Sept. 12, 2013. Marines from the MARFORRES color guard attended the troops’ first meeting of the school year to demonstrate and teach proper color guard skills and procedures (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards