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Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, the commander of Marine Forces Reserve, presents U.S. Rep. Kay Granger with a plaque commemorating the arrival of the first Marine Corps Reserve KC-130J to Marine Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 234, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing during a ceremony aboard Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base on March 18.

Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, the commander of Marine Forces Reserve, presents U.S. Rep. Kay Granger with a plaque commemorating the arrival of the first Marine Corps Reserve KC-130J to Marine Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 234, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing during a ceremony aboard Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base on March 18.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alfred W. Dover

U.S. Rep. Kay Granger stands before the newest addition to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve aviation fleet, the KC-130J, during a ceremony aboard Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base on March 18. The “Super Hercules” is the first of 12 new aircraft to be received by Marine Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 234, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing.

U.S. Rep. Kay Granger stands before the newest addition to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve aviation fleet, the KC-130J, during a ceremony aboard Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base on March 18. The “Super Hercules” is the first of 12 new aircraft to be received by Marine Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 234, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing.

Photo by Cpl. Kirstin Rodgers

Orlando Carvalho, the executive vice president of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, addresses the crowd during a ceremony to commemorate the arrival of the first Marine Corps Reserve KC-130J to Marine Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 234, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing during a ceremony aboard Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base on March 18.

Orlando Carvalho, the executive vice president of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, addresses the crowd during a ceremony to commemorate the arrival of the first Marine Corps Reserve KC-130J to Marine Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 234, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing during a ceremony aboard Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base on March 18.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Joel A. Chaverri

The newest addition to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve aviation fleet, the KC-130J, arrives during a ceremony aboard Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base on March 18. The “Super Hercules” is the first of 12 new aircraft to be received by Marine Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 234, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing.

The newest addition to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve aviation fleet, the KC-130J, arrives during a ceremony aboard Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base on March 18. The “Super Hercules” is the first of 12 new aircraft to be received by Marine Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 234, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Joel A. Chaverri

Lt. Gen. Richard Mills, the commander of Marine Forces Reserve, addresses the crowd during a ceremony to commemorate the arrival of the first Marine Corps Reserve KC-130J to Marine Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 234, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing during a ceremony aboard Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base on March 18.

Lt. Gen. Richard Mills, the commander of Marine Forces Reserve, addresses the crowd during a ceremony to commemorate the arrival of the first Marine Corps Reserve KC-130J to Marine Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 234, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing during a ceremony aboard Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base on March 18.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Joel A. Chaverri

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.

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

According to MARADMIN 107/14, since 1983, April has been recognized as National Child Abuse Prevention month. Every April, across the country, service members and families recognize and are made aware of the negative impacts abuse has on the military community. Commands are encouraged to support coordinated community prevention efforts between parents, local agencies and Marine Corps Community Services.

According to MARADMIN 107/14, since 1983, April has been recognized as National Child Abuse Prevention month. Every April, across the country, service members and families recognize and are made aware of the negative impacts abuse has on the military community. Commands are encouraged to support coordinated community prevention efforts between parents, local agencies and Marine Corps Community Services.

Photo by Courtesy

CAMP SINGO, Uganda - Uganda Peoples Defense Force soldiers aboard Camp Singo, Uganda participate in tactical combat casualty care class from Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13.3, Aug. 1, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa helps Marine Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command assist partner nations by conducting security force assistance and military-to-military engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Goiran/Released)

CAMP SINGO, Uganda - Uganda Peoples Defense Force soldiers aboard Camp Singo, Uganda participate in tactical combat casualty care class from Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13.3, Aug. 1, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa helps Marine Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command assist partner nations by conducting security force assistance and military-to-military engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Goiran/Released)

Photo by Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Goiran

CAMP SINGO, Uganda - Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Eric Vanette, a corpsman with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13.3, gives a class on tactical combat casualty care to Uganda Peoples Defense Force soldiers aboard Camp Singo, Uganda, Aug. 2, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa helps Marine Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command assist partner nations by conducting security force assistance and military-to-military engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Goiran/Released)

CAMP SINGO, Uganda - Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Eric Vanette, a corpsman with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13.3, gives a class on tactical combat casualty care to Uganda Peoples Defense Force soldiers aboard Camp Singo, Uganda, Aug. 2, 2013. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa helps Marine Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command assist partner nations by conducting security force assistance and military-to-military engagements. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Goiran/Released)

Photo by Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Goiran

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

Military OneSource is a free service provided by the Department of Defense to service members and their families. Despite the government shutdown, the Military OneSource website and hotline will remain fully operational. They help with a broad range of concerns including confidential non-medical counseling, financial counseling, specialty consultations, and health and wellness coaching. For more information about what Military OneSource offers, call 1-800-342-9647 or visit www.militaryonesource.mil.

Military OneSource is a free service provided by the Department of Defense to service members and their families. Despite the government shutdown, the Military OneSource website and hotline will remain fully operational. They help with a broad range of concerns including confidential non-medical counseling, financial counseling, specialty consultations, and health and wellness coaching. For more information about what Military OneSource offers, call 1-800-342-9647 or visit www.militaryonesource.mil.

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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

Sgt. Jesse Bragg, a member of the Marine Forces Reserve Marksmanship Training Unit, Marine Corps Reserve Rifle Team, based out of Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., prepares to put rounds on target from the 300-yard line during the President's 100 Rifle Match at Camp Perry, Ohio July 29, 2013. The rifle match is part of the annual Civilian Marksmanship Program's National Matches, which have been taking place annually since 1903. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jessica Ito)

Sgt. Jesse Bragg, a member of the Marine Forces Reserve Marksmanship Training Unit, Marine Corps Reserve Rifle Team, based out of Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., prepares to put rounds on target from the 300-yard line during the President's 100 Rifle Match at Camp Perry, Ohio July 29, 2013. The rifle match is part of the annual Civilian Marksmanship Program's National Matches, which have been taking place annually since 1903. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jessica Ito)

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Ito

Lt. Col. Scott A. Craig, commanding officer of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 (HMM-764), relinquishes command to Osprey pilot Lt. Col. David A. Weinstein during a change of command and re-designation ceremony at Edwards Air Force Base near Lancaster, Calif., Jan. 12, 2013. After Weinstein took command, HMM-764 was re-designated to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM-764). The unit's move to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar will be complete Jan. 18, 2013. VMM-764 is Marine Forces Reserve's first tiltrotor squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis/Released)

Lt. Col. Scott A. Craig, commanding officer of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 (HMM-764), relinquishes command to Osprey pilot Lt. Col. David A. Weinstein during a change of command and re-designation ceremony at Edwards Air Force Base near Lancaster, Calif., Jan. 12, 2013. After Weinstein took command, HMM-764 was re-designated to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM-764). The unit's move to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar will be complete Jan. 18, 2013. VMM-764 is Marine Forces Reserve's first tiltrotor squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis

Janna Schickel, wife of Staff Sgt. Matt Schickel, a platoon guide from Company E, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, welcomes her husband home Nov. 15, 2012, at Fort Knox, Ky., upon his return from a six-month deployment to Afghanistan. The Lanesville, Ind., native was greeted by friends and family upon his arrival at Fort Knox. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah/Released)

Janna Schickel, wife of Staff Sgt. Matt Schickel, a platoon guide from Company E, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, welcomes her husband home Nov. 15, 2012, at Fort Knox, Ky., upon his return from a six-month deployment to Afghanistan. The Lanesville, Ind., native was greeted by friends and family upon his arrival at Fort Knox. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah

Marines of Company E, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, reunite with their loved ones Nov. 15, 2012, at Fort Knox, Ky., after returning home from a six-month deployment to Afghanistan. The Reserve company was responsible for clearing routes of roadside bombs during their deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah/Released)

Marines of Company E, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, reunite with their loved ones Nov. 15, 2012, at Fort Knox, Ky., after returning home from a six-month deployment to Afghanistan. The Reserve company was responsible for clearing routes of roadside bombs during their deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah

Lance Cpl. Jefferey Rose, a tank crewman from Company E, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, meets his four-month year old son for the first time Nov. 15, 2012, at Fort Knox, Ky., after returning from a six-month deployment to Afghanistan. The Nebo, Ky., native said seeing his son made him the happiest he has ever been. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah/Released)

Lance Cpl. Jefferey Rose, a tank crewman from Company E, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, meets his four-month year old son for the first time Nov. 15, 2012, at Fort Knox, Ky., after returning from a six-month deployment to Afghanistan. The Nebo, Ky., native said seeing his son made him the happiest he has ever been. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah

Lexington, Ky., native Lance Cpl. Nicholas Perry of Company E, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, hugs his mother Nov. 15, 2012, at Fort Knox, Ky., after returning home from a six-month deployment to Afghanistan. Perry’s mother, Alexis Houge, said she felt a huge relief after finally being able to see her son again. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah/Released)

Lexington, Ky., native Lance Cpl. Nicholas Perry of Company E, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, hugs his mother Nov. 15, 2012, at Fort Knox, Ky., after returning home from a six-month deployment to Afghanistan. Perry’s mother, Alexis Houge, said she felt a huge relief after finally being able to see her son again. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah