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U.S. Marine Corps reconnaissance students conduct an amphibious beach assault during the Reconnaissance Team Leader Course (RTLC) aboard Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, May 3, 2018. RTLC aims to improve independent and tactically sound decision-making, improving the readiness of forward deploying reconnaissance teams.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Randel McCellean, combat marksmanship instructor, Marksmanship Training Company, Weapons Training Battalion, sights in with a SA80 A2 assault rifle during the Royal Marine Operational Shooting Competiton (RMOSC) at Altcar Training Camp, Hightown, United Kingdom, May 8, 2018. The U.S. Marine Corps travels to the United Kingdom annually to compete in the (RMOSC) with the opportunity to exchange operational experiences, physical and marksmanship training.

Corporal Cody Hutto, uppers section, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, performs musical ballads during a Battle Color Ceremony for the San Antonio Tricentennial Military Appreciation Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, May 6, 2018. The Military Appreciation Day was held in San Antonio to salute military history with a weekend of programming including special events, ceremonies and living history demonstrations.

Sgt. Randy Robles, Quantico Scout Sniper School instructor and Marine Corps Systems Command liaison, demonstrates the Mk13 Mod 7 Sniper Rifle during training aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. MCSC will field the Mk13 in late 2018 and throughout 2019 to increase the lethality and combat effectiveness of scout snipers on the battlefield.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kreed Gentz, a main battle tank technician with 1st Tank Battalion and boxer with the 1st Marine Division boxing team, is declared the winner of the third bout against British Royal Marine 1st Class Aiden Thompson in a boxing competition at Commando Training Centre for the Royal Marines Lympstone, England, May 3, 2018. The 1st MARDIV boxing team and RMs were scheduled to compete in a friendly boxing exposition to strengthen the bond of both counterparts.

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Armed Forces of the Philippines Lt. Gen. Carlito G. Galvez Jr., chief of staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines, delivers his remarks during the Exercise Balikatan opening ceremony held at Tejeros Hall, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Manila, Philippines, May 7, 2018. The ceremony represented the official commencement of Exercise Balikatan and the continued partnership between the United States and the Republic of the Philippines. Exercise Balikatan, in its 34th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations held from May 7 to May 18.

Marines execute vertical knife hand strikes during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course May 3 aboard Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan. MCMAP is a continuously developing combat system that combines hand-to-hand and close quarter techniques with lessons on warrior ethos, leadership and teamwork. Many Marines on Camp Fujiuse the free time they have to participate in MCMAP to become more efficient and combat ready warfighters.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christian Valdes, right, an aviation logistics information management and support specialist with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39 and boxer with the 1st Marine Division boxing team, faces his opponent British Royal Marine 1st Class Danny Smith, during the official weigh-in at the Commando Training Centre for the Royal Marines Lympstone, England, May 3, 2018. The 1st MARDIV boxing team and RMs were scheduled to compete in a friendly boxing exposition to strengthen the bond of both counterparts.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Captain, boxing team co-captain, 1st Marine Division. The Marines are scheduled to compete in boxing contests against the Royal Marines May 3, 2018 at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines in Lympstone, England, and May 8, 2018 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, England.

Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, stand by for a fire mission in a Light Armored Vehicle at Range 630 during Integrated Training Exercise 3-18 aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., April 30, 2018. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine Air Ground Task Force.

Sgt. Michael Peers, a firepower control team chief with 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, pauses to check which direction his FCT plan on going during a land navigation exercise, in Durness, Scotland, April 30, 2018. 4th ANGLICO is in Scotland to take part in Joint Warrior 18-1, an exercise that furthers their readiness and effectiveness in combined arms integration, small unit tactics and land navigation. This training aims at improving their capabilities and combat effectiveness and ensures they're ready to fight tonight.

Marines and sailors with 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, pause at the top of a hill to check their azimuth during a land navigation exercise in Durness, Scotland, April 30, 2018. 4th ANGLICO is in Scotland to take part in Joint Warrior 18-1, an exercise that furthers their readiness and effectiveness in combined arms integration, small unit tactics and land navigation. This training aims at improving their capabilities and combat effectiveness and ensures they're ready to fight tonight.

Lt. Col. Kenric D. Stevenson, commanding officer of Combat Logistics Regiment 35, thanks the Marines of CLR-35 for their efforts during the regimental change of command ceremony May 1, 2018 on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. Col. Forrest C. Poole relinquished command of CLR-35 to Stevenson. Stevenson is a native of DeRidder, Louisiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jamin M. Powell)

Col. Forrest C. Poole, the departing commanding officer of Combat Logistics Regiment 35, thanks the Marines of CLR-35 during the regimental change of command ceremony May 1, 2018 on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. Poole relinquished command of CLR-35 to Lt. Col. Kenric D. Stevenson. Poole is a native of Sharpesburg, Georgia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jamin M. Powell)

Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, salute as the National Anthem plays during the regimental change of command ceremony May 1, 2018 at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. Col. Forrest C. Poole relinquished command of CLR-35 to Lt. Col. Kenric D. Stevenson. Poole is a native of Sharpesburg, Georgia. Stevenson is a native of DeRidder, Louisiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jamin M. Powell)

An AH-1Z Viper with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, lands during forward arming and refueling point operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 26. Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, MAG-39, 3rd MAW and HMLA-469 conducted a day and night FARP for training in aerial operations support.

“We are very honored to know that he is not forgotten, and to know the Marines remember him,” said Joe Braunschweig, center, nephew of Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. Louis J. Hauge, Jr. Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, dedicated their headquarters building in memory of Hauge for his heroic actions during the Battle of Okinawa, April 30, 2018 on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. Braunschweig is a native of Browns point, Washington.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christipher Watts, machine gunner, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, calls out a simulated misfire while aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore at sea, April 29, 2018. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 13th MEU integrated to conduct the second major exercise of their pre-deployment training. ARG, MEU Exercise provides essential and realistic ship-to-shore training, designed to enhance the integration of the Navy-Marine Corps team. ARGMEUEX provides an opportunity to integrate unique individual and unit skills and develop the Essex ARG and 13th MEU’s collective proficiency in challenging and unfamiliar environments.

A Marine with combat logistics battalion 8, 2 marine logistics group watches a CH-53E Super Stallion carry away M777 Howitzer at Sand hill Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Apr 27, 2018, as a part of Integrated Training Exercise 3-18. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF.