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U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallions assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One prepare to land during Assault Support Tactics 3 at Kiwanis Park, Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 14, 2016. This exercise was part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 1-17, a seven week training event, hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

A Marine with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit loads ammunition during a pistol qualification aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island, Oct. 15, 2016. 22nd MEU, deployed with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, is maintaining regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

A U.S. Marine with the Black Sea Rotational Force fires his M40A1 sniper rifle during live fire training within exercise Silver Arrow in the Adazi training area, Latvia, Oct. 16th, 2016. Silver Arrow Marines to train alongside forces from Romania, Latvia, Lithuania, Albania, Estonia, Germany, and the United Kingdom to enhance participants’ collective professional military capacity, promote regional stability and build enduring relationships with partner nations.

Two Marines use chainsaws to cut their most recently felled tree into more manageable pieces, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 13, 2016. Marines with Bridge Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion took part in a chainsaw licensing class where they received hands-on experience in proper cutting techniques and chainsaw safety. The class ensures that the unit always has Marines available who can help cut away various obstructions threatening mission accomplishment.

Lance Cpl. Austin Bisset gives his chainsaw a rest after cutting a fell tree into pieces, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 13, 2016. Marines with Bridge Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion took part in a chainsaw licensing class where they received hands-on experience in proper cutting techniques and chainsaw safety. The class ensures that the unit always has Marines available who can help cut away various obstructions threatening mission accomplishment.

Corporal Bailey Smith and Lance Cpl. Austin Bisset take a moment to assess how to continue cutting a recently felled tree at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 13, 2016. Marines with Bridge Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion took part in a chainsaw licensing class where they received hands-on experience in proper cutting techniques and chainsaw safety. The class ensures that the unit always has Marines available who can help cut away various obstructions threatening mission accomplishment.

Cpl. Chris Sagan conducts a maintenance check on a Beretta M9 pistol at III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group armory, on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, October 12, 2016. As a non-commissioned officer, Sagan’s job at the armory is to supervise his junior Marines as well as help with maintenance and repairs to the weapons. A big part of the Marine Corps is weapons maintenance and accountability. Sagan from Dalton, Pennsylvania, is a small arms repair technician for III MHG, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica Etheridge / Released)

Two Marine Corps installations were recognized for the excellence of their drug awareness and educations programs this week at the Community Drug Awareness Awards ceremony in the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes Oct. 13.

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. John M. Jansen speaks during the Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 closing ceremony at Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown, Taguig City, Philippines, Oct. 11, 2016. PHIBLEX is an annual U.S.-Philippine military bilateral exercise that combines amphibious capabilities and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to strengthen interoperability and working relationships. Jansen is the commanding general of 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade.

U.S. Marines gather around Brig. Gen. John M. Jansen after the conclusion of the Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 closing ceremony at Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown, Taguig City, Philippines, Oct. 11, 2016. PHIBLEX is an annual U.S.-Philippine military bilateral exercise that combines amphibious capabilities and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to strengthen interoperability and working relationships. Jansen is the commanding general of 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade.

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. John M. Jansen speaks during the Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 closing ceremony at Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown, Taguig City, Philippines, Oct. 11, 2016. PHIBLEX is an annual U.S.-Philippine military bilateral exercise that combines amphibious capabilities and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to strengthen interoperability and working relationships. Jansen is the commanding general of 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade.

U.S. and Philippine Marines attend the Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 closing ceremony at Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown, Taguig City, Philippines, Oct. 11, 2016. PHIBLEX is an annual U.S.-Philippine military bilateral exercise that combines amphibious capabilities and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to strengthen interoperability and working relationships.

U.S. and Philippine Marines pose for a photo at the end of the Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 closing ceremony at Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown, Taguig City, Philippines, Oct. 11, 2016. PHIBLEX is an annual U.S.-Philippine military bilateral exercise that combines amphibious capabilities and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to strengthen interoperability and working relationships.

A Philippine Marine salutes the U.S. and Philippine colors during the Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 closing ceremony at Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown, Taguig City, Philippines, Oct. 11, 2016. PHIBLEX is an annual U.S.-Philippine military bilateral exercise that combines amphibious capabilities and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to strengthen interoperability and working relationships.

Philippine Marine Maj. Gen. Andre M. Costales Jr. speaks during the Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 closing ceremony at Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown, Taguig City, Philippines, Oct. 11, 2016. PHIBLEX is an annual U.S.-Philippine military bilateral exercise that combines amphibious capabilities and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to strengthen interoperability and working relationships. Costales is the 29th Commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps.

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, prepare to fire 81mm mortars at a live-fire range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 29, 2016. The supporting indirect-fire element will play an important role during coalition exercises with North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies around Eastern Europe.

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, finish closing up the live-fire range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 29, 2016. With the help of forward observers and coordination tools, the motivated mortar men locked on targets and accurately fired rounds down range.

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, observe 81mm mortar targets at a live-fire range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 29, 2016. With the help of forward observers and coordination tools, the motivated mortar men locked on targets and accurately disbursed rounds down range.

Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicolson (left), commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Lt. Col. Jason Borovies (right), Inspector-Instructor of 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, place a wreath at the Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial during 25th Marine Regiment’s 10-year reunion, Boston, Oct. 8, 2016. The wreath was laid to honor the 11 fallen service members who died during the units deployment to Fallujah, Iraq, in 2006.

Gold Star families from 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, lay gold roses at the Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial during the unit’s 10-year reunion of its deployment to Fallujah, Iraq, in Boston, Oct. 8, 2016. The Gold Star families gathered with the Marines and Sailors to share stories of their loved ones who died in service to the nation, and remember all they sacrificed for their country.