Sergeant Major Mark Arvizu, the Sgt. Maj. of 11th Marine Regiment, passes the regimental colors to Col. Stephen Liszewski, the former commanding officer of 11th Marines, during the regimental change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 22, 2014. Liszewski was also awarded the Legion of Merit during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Silvano/released) - Sergeant Major Mark Arvizu, the Sgt. Maj. of 11th Marine Regiment, passes the regimental colors to Col. Stephen Liszewski, the former commanding officer of 11th Marines, during the regimental change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 22, 2014. Liszewski was also awarded the Legion of Merit during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Silvano/released)
Marines with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, provide security during a training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 16, 2014. The training was part of a battalion field exercise where Marines continued to improve their urban combat skills with the assistance of the Infantry Immersion Trainer. The IIT provides a training facility for practical application of tactical skills and decision making in an immersive, scenario-based training environment. - Marines with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, provide security during a training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 16, 2014. The training was part of a battalion field exercise where Marines continued to improve their urban combat skills with the assistance of the Infantry Immersion Trainer. The IIT provides a training facility for practical application of tactical skills and decision making in an immersive, scenario-based training environment.
Sergeant Thomas Z. Spitzer, professionally instructed gunman, Scout Sniper Platoon, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, poses for a photo shortly after arriving in Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 20, 2014. Spitzer, a 23-year-old native of New Braunfels, Texas, was killed while conducting combat operations, June 25, 2014. - Sergeant Thomas Z. Spitzer, professionally instructed gunman, Scout Sniper Platoon, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, poses for a photo shortly after arriving in Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 20, 2014. Spitzer, a 23-year-old native of New Braunfels, Texas, was killed while conducting combat operations, June 25, 2014.
A Marine with Company C, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, wrestles his parachute to the ground after landing from a static line jump aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 25, 2014. The company practiced both freefall and static line jumps from a CH-43E helicopter to better prepare for potential combat operations anywhere they are needed worldwide. - A Marine with Company C, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, wrestles his parachute to the ground after landing from a static line jump aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 25, 2014. The company practiced both freefall and static line jumps from a CH-43E helicopter to better prepare for potential combat operations anywhere they are needed worldwide.
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, extinguish a simulated fire during a Woodland Firefighting Course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 26, 2014. The weeklong training was led by firefighters from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the Camp Pendleton Fire Department. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Tony Simmons) - Marines with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, extinguish a simulated fire during a Woodland Firefighting Course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 26, 2014. The weeklong training was led by firefighters from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the Camp Pendleton Fire Department. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Tony Simmons)