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Colonel Stephen Liszewski, the former commanding officer of 11th Marine Regiment, passes the regimental colors to Col. Christopher A. Tavuchis, 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)

Colonel Stephen Liszewski, the former commanding officer of 11th Marine Regiment, passes the regimental colors to Col. Christopher A. Tavuchis, 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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Silvano

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.

Photo by Lance Cpl. John Baker

2ND BATTALION, 5TH MARINE REGIMENT

2ND BATTALION, 5TH MARINE REGIMENT

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2ND BATTALION, 5TH MARINE REGIMENT

2ND BATTALION, 5TH MARINE REGIMENT

Photo by Stock

2ND BATTALION, 5TH MARINE REGIMENT

2ND BATTALION, 5TH MARINE REGIMENT

Photo by Stock

2ND BATTALION, 5TH MARINE REGIMENT

2ND BATTALION, 5TH MARINE REGIMENT

Photo by Stock

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, march during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 9, 2014. During the ceremony Lt. Col. Stephen V. Fiscus took over command from Lt. Col. Timothy M. Bairstow, the unit’s previous commanding officer.

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, march during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 9, 2014. During the ceremony Lt. Col. Stephen V. Fiscus took over command from Lt. Col. Timothy M. Bairstow, the unit’s previous commanding officer.

Photo by LCpl John Baker

Lt. Col. Stephen V. Fiscus speaks in front of 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 9, 2014. Fiscus took over command from Lt. Col. Timothy M. Bairstow, the unit’s previous commanding officer.

Lt. Col. Stephen V. Fiscus speaks in front of 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 9, 2014. Fiscus took over command from Lt. Col. Timothy M. Bairstow, the unit’s previous commanding officer.

Photo by LCpl John Baker

Lt. Col. Timothy M. Bairstow (left) and Lt. Col. Stephen V. Fiscus (right) salute Marines of 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 9, 2014. Fiscus took over command of the unit from Bairstow, the previous commanding officer.

Lt. Col. Timothy M. Bairstow (left) and Lt. Col. Stephen V. Fiscus (right) salute Marines of 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 9, 2014. Fiscus took over command of the unit from Bairstow, the previous commanding officer.

Photo by LCpl John Baker

Marines with Company C, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, prepare for a freefall jump by checking over each other's parachutes several times before boarding the aircraft aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 25, 2014. The company practiced both freefall and static line jumps from a CH-46E helicopter to better prepare for potential combat operations anywhere they are needed worldwide.

Marines with Company C, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, prepare for a freefall jump by checking over each other's parachutes several times before boarding the aircraft aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 25, 2014. The company practiced both freefall and static line jumps from a CH-46E helicopter to better prepare for potential combat operations anywhere they are needed worldwide.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carson Gramley

A Marine with Company C, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, watches from 10,000 feet up as his fellow Marines descend toward their target landing zone during a freefall 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, watches from 10,000 feet up as his fellow Marines descend toward their target landing zone during a freefall 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.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carson Gramley

Marines and Sailors with Company C, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, guide themselves toward their target landing zone during a static line jump from a CH-43E helicopter aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 25, 2014. The company practiced both freefall and static line jumps from a CH-43 helicopter to better prepare for potential combat operations anywhere they are needed worldwide.

Marines and Sailors with Company C, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, guide themselves toward their target landing zone during a static line jump from a CH-43E helicopter aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 25, 2014. The company practiced both freefall and static line jumps from a CH-43 helicopter to better prepare for potential combat operations anywhere they are needed worldwide.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carson Gramley

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.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carson Gramley

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, learn how to cut off water pressure while progressively laying hoses 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, learn how to cut off water pressure while progressively laying hoses 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)

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)

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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tony Simmons

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, are taught the proper way to lay hoses 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, are taught the proper way to lay hoses 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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tony Simmons

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, are taught the proper way to lay hoses 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, are taught the proper way to lay hoses 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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tony Simmons

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, re-roll hoses 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, re-roll hoses 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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tony Simmons

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, re-roll hoses 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, re-roll hoses 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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tony Simmons

Retired Marine Lieutenant Gen. John F. Sattler shared his experience leading Marines during the second Battle of Fallujah during a Professional Military Education class aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 18, 2014. Sattler spoke to 1st Division Marines to inform them of the decisions made during the battle.

Retired Marine Lieutenant Gen. John F. Sattler shared his experience leading Marines during the second Battle of Fallujah during a Professional Military Education class aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 18, 2014. Sattler spoke to 1st Division Marines to inform them of the decisions made during the battle.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jenna Loofe

1st Marine Division