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Commandant of the Marine Corps General Robert B. Neller shakes hands with Lance Cpl. Johnathan Sullivan, a fire team leader with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Air-Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF), during Integrated Training Exercise 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif, July 19, 2017. Neller met with senior leadership of MAGTF-8 to impart his guidance and leadership philosophy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher A. Mendoza)

Commandant of the Marine Corps General Robert B. Neller shakes hands with Lance Cpl. Johnathan Sullivan, a fire team leader with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Air-Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF), during Integrated Training Exercise 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif, July 19, 2017. Neller met with senior leadership of MAGTF-8 to impart his guidance and leadership philosophy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher A. Mendoza)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Mendoza

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green greets U.S. Marines with Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) 8 during his visit to Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 19, 2017. Green met with senior leadership of MAGTF-8 to impart his guidance and leadership philosophy. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green greets U.S. Marines with Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) 8 during his visit to Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 19, 2017. Green met with senior leadership of MAGTF-8 to impart his guidance and leadership philosophy. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

Photo by Sgt. Kassie McDole

U.S. Marines with 2nd Amphibian Assault Battalion, Marine Air-Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF), conduct a dry run prior to a live fire range during Integrated Training Exercise 5-17 (ITX) at Lead Mountain, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 18, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher A. Mendoza)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Amphibian Assault Battalion, Marine Air-Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF), conduct a dry run prior to a live fire range during Integrated Training Exercise 5-17 (ITX) at Lead Mountain, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 18, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher A. Mendoza)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Mendoza

U.S. Marines with 2nd Amphibian Assault Battalion, Marine Air-Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF), prepare to conduct a dry run prior to a live fire range during Integrated Training Exercise 5-17 (ITX) at Lead Mountain, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 18, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher A. Mendoza)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Amphibian Assault Battalion, Marine Air-Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF), prepare to conduct a dry run prior to a live fire range during Integrated Training Exercise 5-17 (ITX) at Lead Mountain, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 18, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher A. Mendoza)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Mendoza

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Air-Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF) establishes a M252 81mm mortar system for mortar familiarization training during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 18, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Justin M. Smith)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Air-Ground Task Force-8 (MAGTF) establishes a M252 81mm mortar system for mortar familiarization training during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 18, 2017. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Justin M. Smith)

Photo by Cpl. Justin Smith

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Romero M. Rose assigned to Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, forward deployed to the 3rd Marine Division, as part of the forward Unit Deployed Program, conducts live fire Close-Quarter Battle drills at New Mexico Range Training Area, South Korea, June 12, 2017. These drills enhance the capabilities of marines by using small unit tactics and leadership in CQB scenarios.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Romero M. Rose assigned to Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, forward deployed to the 3rd Marine Division, as part of the forward Unit Deployed Program, conducts live fire Close-Quarter Battle drills at New Mexico Range Training Area, South Korea, June 12, 2017. These drills enhance the capabilities of marines by using small unit tactics and leadership in CQB scenarios.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Maher

U.S. Marines assigned to Weapons Company, 3rd battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, forward deployed to the 3rd Marine Division, as part of the forward Unit Deployment Program, utilize the Utility Task Vehicle and explore its capabilities at Story Live Fire Complex South Korea, June 9, 2017. The UTV is the most recent advancement in the capabilities and mobility of marines.

U.S. Marines assigned to Weapons Company, 3rd battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, forward deployed to the 3rd Marine Division, as part of the forward Unit Deployment Program, utilize the Utility Task Vehicle and explore its capabilities at Story Live Fire Complex South Korea, June 9, 2017. The UTV is the most recent advancement in the capabilities and mobility of marines.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Maher

SAN JOSE, Tinian (May 17, 2017) – U.S. Marines with Company India, 3d Battalion, 8th Marines took part in Jeanne D’ Arc 2017, a joint training exercise with French Special Forces, British Royal Marines and Japanese soldiers on the island of Tinian. This exercise gave an opportunity for those participating to train together and work with partner nations while sharing tactics, strengthening coordination and communication and increasing interoperability.

SAN JOSE, Tinian (May 17, 2017) – U.S. Marines with Company India, 3d Battalion, 8th Marines took part in Jeanne D’ Arc 2017, a joint training exercise with French Special Forces, British Royal Marines and Japanese soldiers on the island of Tinian. This exercise gave an opportunity for those participating to train together and work with partner nations while sharing tactics, strengthening coordination and communication and increasing interoperability.

Photo by LCpl Samuel Brusseau

RUNWAY ABLE, Tinian (May 17, 2017) – U.S. Marines with Company India, 3d Battalion, 8th Marines hike to their objective during Jeanne D’ Arc 2017, a joint training exercise with French Special Forces, British Royal Marines and Japanese soldiers on the island of Tinian. This exercise gave an opportunity for those participating to train together and work with partner nations while sharing tactics, strengthening coordination and communication and increasing interoperability.

RUNWAY ABLE, Tinian (May 17, 2017) – U.S. Marines with Company India, 3d Battalion, 8th Marines hike to their objective during Jeanne D’ Arc 2017, a joint training exercise with French Special Forces, British Royal Marines and Japanese soldiers on the island of Tinian. This exercise gave an opportunity for those participating to train together and work with partner nations while sharing tactics, strengthening coordination and communication and increasing interoperability.

Photo by LCpl Samuel Brusseau

RUNWAY ABLE, Tinian (May 16, 2017) – U.S. Marines with Company India, 3d Battalion, 8th Marines took part in Jeanne D’ Arc 2017, a joint training exercise with French Special Forces, British Royal Marines and Japanese soldiers on the island of Tinian. This exercise gave an opportunity for those participating to train together and work with partner nations while sharing tactics, strengthening coordination and communication and increasing interoperability.

RUNWAY ABLE, Tinian (May 16, 2017) – U.S. Marines with Company India, 3d Battalion, 8th Marines took part in Jeanne D’ Arc 2017, a joint training exercise with French Special Forces, British Royal Marines and Japanese soldiers on the island of Tinian. This exercise gave an opportunity for those participating to train together and work with partner nations while sharing tactics, strengthening coordination and communication and increasing interoperability.

Photo by LCpl Samuel Brusseau

RUNWAY ABLE, Tinian (May 16, 2017) – U.S. Marines with Company India, 3d Battalion, 8th Marines took part in Jeanne D’ Arc 2017, a joint training exercise with French Special Forces, British Royal Marines and Japanese soldiers on the island of Tinian. This exercise gave an opportunity for those participating to train together and work with partner nations while sharing tactics, strengthening coordination and communication and increasing interoperability.

RUNWAY ABLE, Tinian (May 16, 2017) – U.S. Marines with Company India, 3d Battalion, 8th Marines took part in Jeanne D’ Arc 2017, a joint training exercise with French Special Forces, British Royal Marines and Japanese soldiers on the island of Tinian. This exercise gave an opportunity for those participating to train together and work with partner nations while sharing tactics, strengthening coordination and communication and increasing interoperability.

Photo by LCpl Samuel Brusseau

SgtMaj Bradly Simmons carries the Battalion guidon during a 50-mile hike challenge, May 15-17, 2017, at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan. The 50-mile hike challenge dates back to 1908 when President Theodore Roosevelt signed Executive Order 989 requiring Lieutenants and Captains in the Marine Corps to walk 50 miles in no more than 20 hours. SgtMaj Simmons is the Battalion Sergeant Major of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. (Photo courtesy of LtCol Kemper Jones)

SgtMaj Bradly Simmons carries the Battalion guidon during a 50-mile hike challenge, May 15-17, 2017, at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan. The 50-mile hike challenge dates back to 1908 when President Theodore Roosevelt signed Executive Order 989 requiring Lieutenants and Captains in the Marine Corps to walk 50 miles in no more than 20 hours. SgtMaj Simmons is the Battalion Sergeant Major of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. (Photo courtesy of LtCol Kemper Jones)

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Marines stand together at the end of the 50-mile hike challenge on, May 17, 2017, at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan. The 50-mile hike challenge dates back to 1908 when President Theodore Roosevelt signed Executive Order 989 requiring Lieutenants and Captains in the Marine Corps to walk 50 miles in no more than 20 hours. The Marines are with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, forward deployed from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to III Marine Expeditionary Force under the Unit Deployment Program. (Photo courtesy of Maj Patrick Murray)

Marines stand together at the end of the 50-mile hike challenge on, May 17, 2017, at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan. The 50-mile hike challenge dates back to 1908 when President Theodore Roosevelt signed Executive Order 989 requiring Lieutenants and Captains in the Marine Corps to walk 50 miles in no more than 20 hours. The Marines are with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, forward deployed from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to III Marine Expeditionary Force under the Unit Deployment Program. (Photo courtesy of Maj Patrick Murray)

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LtCol Kemper Jones gives a motivational speech to his Marines during the 50-mile hike challenge, May 15-17, 2017, at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan. The 50-mile hike challenge dates back to 1908 when President Theodore Roosevelt signed Executive Order 989, requiring Lieutenants and Captains in the Marine Corps to walk 50 miles in no more than 20 hours. LtCol Jones is the Commanding Officer of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. The Marines are with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, forward deployed from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to III Marine Expeditionary Force under the Unit Deployment Program. (Photo courtesy of Maj. Patrick Murray)

LtCol Kemper Jones gives a motivational speech to his Marines during the 50-mile hike challenge, May 15-17, 2017, at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan. The 50-mile hike challenge dates back to 1908 when President Theodore Roosevelt signed Executive Order 989, requiring Lieutenants and Captains in the Marine Corps to walk 50 miles in no more than 20 hours. LtCol Jones is the Commanding Officer of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. The Marines are with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, forward deployed from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to III Marine Expeditionary Force under the Unit Deployment Program. (Photo courtesy of Maj. Patrick Murray)

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Marines participate in the 50-mile hike challenge, May 15-17, 2017, at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan. The 50-mile hike challenge dates back to 1908 when President Theodore Roosevelt signed Executive Order 989, requiring Lieutenants and Captains in the Marine Corps to walk 50 miles in no more than 20 hours. The Marines are with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, forward deployed from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to III Marine Expeditionary Force under the Unit Deployment Program. (Photo courtesy of Maj Patrick Murray)

Marines participate in the 50-mile hike challenge, May 15-17, 2017, at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan. The 50-mile hike challenge dates back to 1908 when President Theodore Roosevelt signed Executive Order 989, requiring Lieutenants and Captains in the Marine Corps to walk 50 miles in no more than 20 hours. The Marines are with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, forward deployed from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to III Marine Expeditionary Force under the Unit Deployment Program. (Photo courtesy of Maj Patrick Murray)

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Pfc. Erich B. Vlaar conducts a foot patrol during a scout sniper screener at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 3, 2017. The screener tested the Marines’ ability to accomplish basic infantry tasks to find the most qualified candidates for the Scout Sniper Basic Course. Vlaar is a basic rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division.

Pfc. Erich B. Vlaar conducts a foot patrol during a scout sniper screener at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 3, 2017. The screener tested the Marines’ ability to accomplish basic infantry tasks to find the most qualified candidates for the Scout Sniper Basic Course. Vlaar is a basic rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division.

Photo by Sgt. Clemente Garcia

Pfc. Erich B. Vlaar conducts a foot patrol during a scout sniper screener at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 3, 2017. The screener tested the Marines’ ability to accomplish basic infantry tasks to find the most qualified candidates for the Scout Sniper Basic Course. Vlaar is a basic rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division.

Pfc. Erich B. Vlaar conducts a foot patrol during a scout sniper screener at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 3, 2017. The screener tested the Marines’ ability to accomplish basic infantry tasks to find the most qualified candidates for the Scout Sniper Basic Course. Vlaar is a basic rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division.

Photo by Sgt. Clemente Garcia

Lance Cpl. Kevin P. Chapman plots points on his map during a scout sniper screener at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 3, 2017. The Marines were evaluated on activities such as foot patrols and land navigation while working on little food and sleep. Chapman is machine gunner with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division.

Lance Cpl. Kevin P. Chapman plots points on his map during a scout sniper screener at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 3, 2017. The Marines were evaluated on activities such as foot patrols and land navigation while working on little food and sleep. Chapman is machine gunner with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division.

Photo by Sgt. Clemente Garcia

Cpl. Christophe D. Black conducts a distance swim during a scout sniper screener at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 3, 2017. The screener tested the Marines’ ability to accomplish basic infantry tasks to find the most qualified candidates for the Scout Sniper Basic Course. Black is a team leader with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division.

Cpl. Christophe D. Black conducts a distance swim during a scout sniper screener at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 3, 2017. The screener tested the Marines’ ability to accomplish basic infantry tasks to find the most qualified candidates for the Scout Sniper Basic Course. Black is a team leader with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division.

Photo by Sgt. Clemente Garcia

Lance Cpl. Matthew J. Long conducts a max set of pull-ups during a scout sniper screener at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 3, 2017. The screener tested the Marines physical and mental limits through rigorous training. Long is a basic rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division.

Lance Cpl. Matthew J. Long conducts a max set of pull-ups during a scout sniper screener at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 3, 2017. The screener tested the Marines physical and mental limits through rigorous training. Long is a basic rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division.

Photo by Sgt. Clemente Garcia

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