Photos

A rifleman with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, hikes to his company objective during the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 23, 2014. The Marines were conducting operations to assess their operational capabilities in a deployed environment. The Marines spent five days hiking, providing security and setting defensive postures.

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Perkins

Riflemen with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, prepare for gas drills during the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 24, 2014. The MCCRE is designed to be a final evaluation to ensure the Marines are prepared to be deployed. The battalion is slated to deploy as the ground combat element of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit next year.

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Perkins

A Marine with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, provides security before starting a movement to the company objective during the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 22, 2014. The MCCRE is designed to be a final evaluation to ensure the Marines are prepared to be deployed. The battalion is slated to deploy as the ground combat element of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit next year.

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Perkins

A rifleman with Co. Lima, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, observes his defensive positions during the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 22, 2014. The MCCRE is designed to be a final evaluation to ensure the Marines are prepared to be deployed. The battalion is slated to deploy as the ground combat element of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit next year.

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Perkins

Lance Cpl. Anthony Galvan, 19, and Pfc. Brian Morales, 19, with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment conduct pre-flight checks to the RQ-11B Raven (small unmanned surveillance system), aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 8-19. Infantry and intelligence Marines with 1st Marine Division witnessed the capabilities of the aircraft firsthand during a two-week introduction course to the SUASS which is used to acquire and relay timely, reliable information. (USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Ashton C. Buckingham)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashton Buckingham

Lance Cpl. Anthony Galvan, 19, and Pfc. Brian Morales, 19, with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment retrieve the RQ-11B Raven (small unmanned surveillance systems) after a landing, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 8-19. Infantry and intelligence Marines with 1st Marine Division witnessed the capabilities of the aircraft firsthand during a two-week introduction course to the SUASS which is used to pervade timely reliable information. (USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Ashton C. Buckingham)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashton Buckingham

An instructor demonstrates low altitude approaches with the RQ-11B Raven (small unmanned surveillance systems) to his group, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 8-19. Infantry and intelligence Marines with 1st Marine Division witnessed the capabilities of the aircraft firsthand during a two-week introduction course to the SUASS which is used to pervade timely reliable information. (USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Ashton C. Buckingham)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashton Buckingham

Marines retrieve the RQ-11B Raven (small unmanned surveillance systems) after a landing aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 8-19. Infantry and intelligence Marines with 1st Marine Division witnessed the capabilities of the aircraft firsthand during a two-week introduction course to the SUASS which is used to pervade timely reliable information. (USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Ashton C. Buckingham)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashton Buckingham

Lance Cpl. Anthony Galvan, 19, the vehicle operator (left) and Pfc. Brian Morales, 19, the mission operator (right) with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment conduct practice flying the RQ-11B Raven (small unmanned surveillance systems), aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 8-19. Infantry and intelligence Marines with 1st Marine Division witnessed the capabilities of the aircraft firsthand during a two-week introduction course to the SUASS which is used to pervade timely reliable information. (USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Ashton C. Buckingham)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashton Buckingham

Private First Class Brian Morales, 19, the mission operator with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment launches the RQ-11B Raven (small unmanned surveillance systems), aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 8-19. Infantry and intelligence Marines with 1st Marine Division witnessed the capabilities of the aircraft firsthand during a two-week introduction course to the SUASS which is used to pervade timely reliable information. (USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Ashton C. Buckingham)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashton Buckingham

A Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman surfaces after a 10 minute dive during proficiency dive training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 22. The SARCs were supported by Navy Divers from 1st Reconstruction consolidated dive locker.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Seth Starr

A Navy Diver aids a Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman exit a pool during proficiency dive training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 22. The SARCs were supported by Navy Divers from 1st Reconstruction consolidated dive locker.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Seth Starr

A Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman gives the signal for all clear before entering a pool during proficiency dive training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 22. The SARCs were supported by Navy Divers from 1st Reconstruction consolidated dive locker.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Seth Starr

Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman prepare to enter a pool during proficiency dive training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 22. The SARCs were supported by Navy Divers from 1st Reconstruction consolidated dive locker.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Seth Starr

Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman enter the water pool side, during proficiency dive training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 22. The SARCs were supported by Navy Divers from 1st Reconstruction consolidated dive locker.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Seth Starr

Colonel Stephen Liszewski, from Gaithersburg, Md., and the former commanding officer of 11th Marine Regiment, addresses the audience 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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Silvano

Marines with 11th Marine Regiment march past Col. Christopher A. Tavuchis and Col. Stephen Liszewski, during a pass and review portion of the regimental change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 22, 2014. During the ceremony Tavuchis assumed command of 11th Marines from Lizsewski. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Silvano/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Silvano

Colonel Christopher A. Tavuchis, commanding officer of 11th Marine Regiment, addresses the audience during a regimental change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 22, 2014. During the ceremony, Tavuchis assumed command of 11th Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Silvano/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Silvano

Brigadier General Carl E. Mundy, III, deputy commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, awards the Legion of Merit to Col. Stephen Liszewski, the former commanding officer of 11th Marine Regiment during the 11th Marines change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 22, 2014. Liszewski relinquished command as commanding officer and was awarded the Legion of Merit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Silvano/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Silvano

Colonel Stephen Liszewski, from Gaithersburg, Md., and the former commanding officer of 11th Marine Regiment, stands in front of the colors during the regimental change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 22, 2014. Liszewski relinquished command as commanding officer and was awarded the Legion of Merit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Silvano/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Silvano