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A light armored vehicle carrying Marines serving with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion unloaded out of a C-17 Globemaster cargo plane during a strategic mobility exercise here, April 24, 2013. The C-17's long-range capability gives 1st LAR the ability to deploy worldwide at a moment's notice. The Marines learned the basics of loading and unloading from aircraft to prepare for upcoming deployments.

A light armored vehicle carrying Marines serving with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion unloaded out of a C-17 Globemaster cargo plane during a strategic mobility exercise here, April 24, 2013. The C-17's long-range capability gives 1st LAR the ability to deploy worldwide at a moment's notice. The Marines learned the basics of loading and unloading from aircraft to prepare for upcoming deployments.

Photo by Lance Cpl. James Gulliver

A light armored vehicle carrying Marines serving with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion unloaded out of a C-17 Globemaster cargo plane during a strategic mobility exercise here, April 24, 2013. The training was designed to teach Marines the basics of loading and unloading their LAVÕs from a aircraft, making the Marines of 1st LAR a more mobile force. The aircraft can hold up to a 175,000 pounds, and with a maximum airspeed of 515 miles per hour, it is ideal for transporting the vehicles long distances.

A light armored vehicle carrying Marines serving with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion unloaded out of a C-17 Globemaster cargo plane during a strategic mobility exercise here, April 24, 2013. The training was designed to teach Marines the basics of loading and unloading their LAVÕs from a aircraft, making the Marines of 1st LAR a more mobile force. The aircraft can hold up to a 175,000 pounds, and with a maximum airspeed of 515 miles per hour, it is ideal for transporting the vehicles long distances.

Photo by Lance Cpl. James Gulliver

A light armored vehicle carrying Marines serving with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion unloaded out of a C-17 Globemaster cargo plane during a strategic mobility exercise here, April 24, 2013. The exercise was designed to teach Marines the basics of loading and unloading their LAVs from a aircraft, making 1st LAR a more mobile force. The aircraft can hold up to four LAVs, and with a maximum flying distance of 2,400 miles.

A light armored vehicle carrying Marines serving with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion unloaded out of a C-17 Globemaster cargo plane during a strategic mobility exercise here, April 24, 2013. The exercise was designed to teach Marines the basics of loading and unloading their LAVs from a aircraft, making 1st LAR a more mobile force. The aircraft can hold up to four LAVs, and with a maximum flying distance of 2,400 miles.

Photo by Lance Cpl. James Gulliver

Navy Lt. Dennis White, a psychiatrist, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Allan Lee, a corpsman, both with the Regimental Combat Team 7 Observational Stress Control and Readiness Team, pose by a sign at Combat Outpost Hanson, March 14, 2013. The OSCAR Team has traveled across the RCT's area of operation to provide support for Marines and sailors dealing with mental health issues.

Navy Lt. Dennis White, a psychiatrist, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Allan Lee, a corpsman, both with the Regimental Combat Team 7 Observational Stress Control and Readiness Team, pose by a sign at Combat Outpost Hanson, March 14, 2013. The OSCAR Team has traveled across the RCT's area of operation to provide support for Marines and sailors dealing with mental health issues.

Photo by Sgt. Ned Johnson

Navy Lt. Dennis White, a psychiatrist with the Regimental Combat Team 7 Observational Stress Control and Readiness Team, discusses a Traumatic Brain Injury pie chart with Petty Officer 3rd Class Allan Lee, a corpsman with the RCT-7 OSCAR Team, here, Nov. 9, 2012. The OSCAR Team provides counseling and mental health support to Marines and sailors in the RCT-7 area of operations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kowshon Ye)

Navy Lt. Dennis White, a psychiatrist with the Regimental Combat Team 7 Observational Stress Control and Readiness Team, discusses a Traumatic Brain Injury pie chart with Petty Officer 3rd Class Allan Lee, a corpsman with the RCT-7 OSCAR Team, here, Nov. 9, 2012. The OSCAR Team provides counseling and mental health support to Marines and sailors in the RCT-7 area of operations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kowshon Ye)

Photo by Sgt. Ned Johnson

Commander Michael Williams, the Regimental Combat Team 7 chaplain, preaches during a protestant Easter service here, March 30. Williams and Capt. Francis Foley, the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing chaplain, are on a two-week tour of the area of operations providing Easter services and counseling.

Commander Michael Williams, the Regimental Combat Team 7 chaplain, preaches during a protestant Easter service here, March 30. Williams and Capt. Francis Foley, the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing chaplain, are on a two-week tour of the area of operations providing Easter services and counseling.

Photo by Sgt. Ned Johnson

Captain Francis Foley, a Catholic priest and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing chaplain, reads a prayer during an Easter Mass here, March 30. Foley and Cmdr. Michael Williams, the Regimental Combat Team 7 chaplain, are traveling the area of operations to provide religious services and counseling to Marines and sailors during the Easter season.

Captain Francis Foley, a Catholic priest and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing chaplain, reads a prayer during an Easter Mass here, March 30. Foley and Cmdr. Michael Williams, the Regimental Combat Team 7 chaplain, are traveling the area of operations to provide religious services and counseling to Marines and sailors during the Easter season.

Photo by Sgt. Ned Johnson

Sergeant Major Michael L. Kufchak, the Regimental Combat Team 7 sergeant major, arrived in southern Afghanistan in the Winter of 2010, where he served his last combat deployment. The deployment almost didn’t happen, as Kufchak recently recovered from wounds he received from an improvised explosive device in Iraq while serving with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment. Kufchak was blinded in his right eye, but learned to shoot left-handed to continue his service in the infantry. He is currently the 1st Marine Division sergeant major.

Sergeant Major Michael L. Kufchak, the Regimental Combat Team 7 sergeant major, arrived in southern Afghanistan in the Winter of 2010, where he served his last combat deployment. The deployment almost didn’t happen, as Kufchak recently recovered from wounds he received from an improvised explosive device in Iraq while serving with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment. Kufchak was blinded in his right eye, but learned to shoot left-handed to continue his service in the infantry. He is currently the 1st Marine Division sergeant major.

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First Sgt. Jared Hoversten, the Afghan National Security Forces Development Cell Chief with Regimental Combat Team 7, and Lance Cpl. Nathan Myer, a motor transportation vehicle mechanic with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, pose after being promoted to his current rank here, March 18, 2013. Hoversten and Myer are cousins and are both from Iowa Falls, Iowa.

First Sgt. Jared Hoversten, the Afghan National Security Forces Development Cell Chief with Regimental Combat Team 7, and Lance Cpl. Nathan Myer, a motor transportation vehicle mechanic with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, pose after being promoted to his current rank here, March 18, 2013. Hoversten and Myer are cousins and are both from Iowa Falls, Iowa.

Photo by Sgt. Ned Johnson

Lance Cpl. Nathan Meyer, a motor transportation vehicle mechanic with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, and 1st Sgt. Jared Hoversten, the Afghan National Security Forces Development Cell Chief with Regimental Combat Team 7, shake hands after Hoversten was promoted to his current rank here, March 18, 2013. Hoversten and Myer are cousins and are both from Iowa Falls, Iowa.

Lance Cpl. Nathan Meyer, a motor transportation vehicle mechanic with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, and 1st Sgt. Jared Hoversten, the Afghan National Security Forces Development Cell Chief with Regimental Combat Team 7, shake hands after Hoversten was promoted to his current rank here, March 18, 2013. Hoversten and Myer are cousins and are both from Iowa Falls, Iowa.

Photo by Sgt. Ned Johnson

Sarah Phillips, the wife of 2nd Lt. Evan Phillips of Charlie Company, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, pulls back the bolt of an M2 .50 caliber machine gun as Sgt. Jonathan Moebius a native of Indianapolis and a section leader serving with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd AABn, guides her through the process during the battalion’s Jane Wayne Day here, March 15, 2013. Jane Wayne Day provides spouses and family members of Marines and sailors with the opportunity to get a taste of Marine Corps training and experience a day in the life of a Marine with 3rd AABn. Family members participated in Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training, received instruction on several Marine Corps weapon systems, and rode on amphibious assault vehicles.

Sarah Phillips, the wife of 2nd Lt. Evan Phillips of Charlie Company, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, pulls back the bolt of an M2 .50 caliber machine gun as Sgt. Jonathan Moebius a native of Indianapolis and a section leader serving with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd AABn, guides her through the process during the battalion’s Jane Wayne Day here, March 15, 2013. Jane Wayne Day provides spouses and family members of Marines and sailors with the opportunity to get a taste of Marine Corps training and experience a day in the life of a Marine with 3rd AABn. Family members participated in Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training, received instruction on several Marine Corps weapon systems, and rode on amphibious assault vehicles.

Photo by Sgt. Michael S. Cifuentes

Sergeant Aaron Botenhagen, an amphibious assault vehicle section leader serving with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, explains the capabilities of an amphibious assault vehicle on Camp Pendleton’s Red Beach during the battalion’s Jane Wayne Day, March 15, 2013. Jane Wayne Day provides spouses and family members of Marines and sailors with the opportunity to get a taste of Marine Corps training and experience a day in the life of a Marine with 3rd AABn. Family members participated in Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training, received instruction on several Marine Corps weapon systems, and rode on amphibious assault vehicles.

Sergeant Aaron Botenhagen, an amphibious assault vehicle section leader serving with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, explains the capabilities of an amphibious assault vehicle on Camp Pendleton’s Red Beach during the battalion’s Jane Wayne Day, March 15, 2013. Jane Wayne Day provides spouses and family members of Marines and sailors with the opportunity to get a taste of Marine Corps training and experience a day in the life of a Marine with 3rd AABn. Family members participated in Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training, received instruction on several Marine Corps weapon systems, and rode on amphibious assault vehicles.

Photo by Sgt. Michael S. Cifuentes

Corporal Kalin DelCastillo, a native of West Carrollton, Ohio, and a small arms repair technician serving with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, explains the breakdown of an M2 .50 caliber machine gun to spouses participating in the battalion’s Jane Wayne Day here, March 15, 2013. Jane Wayne Day provides spouses and family members of Marines and sailors with the opportunity to get a taste of Marine Corps training and experience a day in the life of a Marine with 3rd AABn. Family members participated in Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training, received instruction on several Marine Corps weapon systems, and rode on amphibious assault vehicles.

Corporal Kalin DelCastillo, a native of West Carrollton, Ohio, and a small arms repair technician serving with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, explains the breakdown of an M2 .50 caliber machine gun to spouses participating in the battalion’s Jane Wayne Day here, March 15, 2013. Jane Wayne Day provides spouses and family members of Marines and sailors with the opportunity to get a taste of Marine Corps training and experience a day in the life of a Marine with 3rd AABn. Family members participated in Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training, received instruction on several Marine Corps weapon systems, and rode on amphibious assault vehicles.

Photo by Sgt. Michael S. Cifuentes

Lieutenant Colonel Howard Hall and Sgt. Maj. Clifford Wiggins, the commanding officer and sergeant major of 3rd Amphibian Assault Battalion, pose for a group photo at the beginning of the battalion’s Jane Wayne Day here, March 15, 2013. Jane Wayne Day provides spouses and family members of Marines and sailors with the opportunity to get a taste of Marine Corps training and experience a day in the life of a Marine with 3rd AABn. Family members participated in Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training, received instruction on several Marine Corps weapon systems, and rode on amphibious assault vehicles.

Lieutenant Colonel Howard Hall and Sgt. Maj. Clifford Wiggins, the commanding officer and sergeant major of 3rd Amphibian Assault Battalion, pose for a group photo at the beginning of the battalion’s Jane Wayne Day here, March 15, 2013. Jane Wayne Day provides spouses and family members of Marines and sailors with the opportunity to get a taste of Marine Corps training and experience a day in the life of a Marine with 3rd AABn. Family members participated in Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training, received instruction on several Marine Corps weapon systems, and rode on amphibious assault vehicles.

Photo by Sgt. Michael S. Cifuentes

Corporal Gregory Eley, a green belt Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor serving with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, guides Laura Ybarra, the wife of Lance Cpl. Felix Ybarra of Bravo Company 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, in executing a proper defensive technique on Crystal Salinas, the wife of Lance Cpl. Obed Alvarez of Charlie Company, during the battalion’s Jane Wayne Day here, March 15, 2013. Jane Wayne Day provides spouses and family members of Marines and sailors with the opportunity to get a taste of Marine Corps training and experience a day in the life of a Marine with 3rd AABn. In addition to MCMAP training, family members received instruction on several Marine Corps weapon systems and rode on amphibious assault vehicles. The Ybarras are Houston natives, and Salinas and Alvarez are McAllen, Texas, natives.

Corporal Gregory Eley, a green belt Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor serving with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, guides Laura Ybarra, the wife of Lance Cpl. Felix Ybarra of Bravo Company 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, in executing a proper defensive technique on Crystal Salinas, the wife of Lance Cpl. Obed Alvarez of Charlie Company, during the battalion’s Jane Wayne Day here, March 15, 2013. Jane Wayne Day provides spouses and family members of Marines and sailors with the opportunity to get a taste of Marine Corps training and experience a day in the life of a Marine with 3rd AABn. In addition to MCMAP training, family members received instruction on several Marine Corps weapon systems and rode on amphibious assault vehicles. The Ybarras are Houston natives, and Salinas and Alvarez are McAllen, Texas, natives.

Photo by Sgt. Michael S. Cifuentes

Ashley Hopkins, a native of St. Louis and the wife of Cpl. Joshua Hopkins of Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, and Sierra Bishop, a native of Oceanside, Calif., and the daughter of Master Gunnery Sgt. Gregory Bishop of 3rd AABn, file into an amphibious assault vehicle just before riding down Camp Pendleton’s Red Beach during the battalion’s Jane Wayne Day here, March 15, 2013. Jane Wayne Day provides spouses and family members of Marines and sailors with the opportunity to get a taste of Marine Corps training and experience a day in the life of a Marine with 3rd AABn. In addition to riding in AAVs, family members participated in Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training, and received instruction on several Marine Corps weapon systems.

Ashley Hopkins, a native of St. Louis and the wife of Cpl. Joshua Hopkins of Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, and Sierra Bishop, a native of Oceanside, Calif., and the daughter of Master Gunnery Sgt. Gregory Bishop of 3rd AABn, file into an amphibious assault vehicle just before riding down Camp Pendleton’s Red Beach during the battalion’s Jane Wayne Day here, March 15, 2013. Jane Wayne Day provides spouses and family members of Marines and sailors with the opportunity to get a taste of Marine Corps training and experience a day in the life of a Marine with 3rd AABn. In addition to riding in AAVs, family members participated in Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training, and received instruction on several Marine Corps weapon systems.

Photo by Sgt. Michael S. Cifuentes

Sarah Phillips, the wife of 2nd Lt. Evan Phillips of Charlie Company, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, applies camouflage face paint to Ashley Hopkins, the wife of Cpl. Joshua Hopkins, of Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd AABn, during the battalion’s Jane Wayne Day here, March 15, 2013. Jane Wayne Day provides spouses and family members of Marines and sailors with the opportunity to get a taste of Marine Corps training and experience a day in the life of a Marine with 3rd AABn. Family members participated in Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training, received instruction on several Marine Corps weapon systems, and rode on amphibious assault vehicles. The Phillips’ are St. Louis natives, and the Hopkins’ are Auburn, N.Y., natives.

Sarah Phillips, the wife of 2nd Lt. Evan Phillips of Charlie Company, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, applies camouflage face paint to Ashley Hopkins, the wife of Cpl. Joshua Hopkins, of Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd AABn, during the battalion’s Jane Wayne Day here, March 15, 2013. Jane Wayne Day provides spouses and family members of Marines and sailors with the opportunity to get a taste of Marine Corps training and experience a day in the life of a Marine with 3rd AABn. Family members participated in Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training, received instruction on several Marine Corps weapon systems, and rode on amphibious assault vehicles. The Phillips’ are St. Louis natives, and the Hopkins’ are Auburn, N.Y., natives.

Photo by Sgt. Michael S. Cifuentes

Brigadier General Vincent A. Coglianese, the commanding general for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and regional authority for five Marine Corps installations in the southwestern United States, gives the second place, Wharton Trophy to Staff Sgt. Chad Cole, the team captain for the Marine Wing Support Squadron, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing during a award ceremony here, March 08, 2013. Cole said he was proud of his team for giving it their best and shooting well in the event.

Brigadier General Vincent A. Coglianese, the commanding general for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and regional authority for five Marine Corps installations in the southwestern United States, gives the second place, Wharton Trophy to Staff Sgt. Chad Cole, the team captain for the Marine Wing Support Squadron, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing during a award ceremony here, March 08, 2013. Cole said he was proud of his team for giving it their best and shooting well in the event.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Corey Dabney

Major Gen. Ronald Bailey, commanding general of 1st Marine Division, pins the Navy and Marine Corps Medal on Lance Cpl. Benjamin Nalls, a fire team leader with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, here, March 8, 2013. Nalls received the medal for saving the life of Sgt. Erick Gutierrez, a squad leader with 1st LAR, during a patrol in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Nalls fell into a nine-foot-deep, 15-foot-wide canal, and was being treated for hypothermia when he learned that Gutierrez had also fallen in the canal. He immediately jumped back into the frigid water and dragged Gutierrez to the riverbank, saving his life.

Major Gen. Ronald Bailey, commanding general of 1st Marine Division, pins the Navy and Marine Corps Medal on Lance Cpl. Benjamin Nalls, a fire team leader with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, here, March 8, 2013. Nalls received the medal for saving the life of Sgt. Erick Gutierrez, a squad leader with 1st LAR, during a patrol in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Nalls fell into a nine-foot-deep, 15-foot-wide canal, and was being treated for hypothermia when he learned that Gutierrez had also fallen in the canal. He immediately jumped back into the frigid water and dragged Gutierrez to the riverbank, saving his life.

Photo by Lance Cpl. James Gulliver

Lance Cpl. Benjamin Nalls, a fire team leader with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, salutes Major Gen. Ronald Bailey, commanding general of 1st Marine Division, during his award ceremony here, March 8, 2013. Nalls received this medal for saving the life of Sgt. Erick Gutierrez, a squad leader with 1st LAR, during a resupply mission in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Gutierrez had fallen into a 9-foot-deep, 15-foot-wide canal, and because of the strong current unable to get out. Nalls jumped into the frigid water and was able to pull Gutierrez to the riverbank.

Lance Cpl. Benjamin Nalls, a fire team leader with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, salutes Major Gen. Ronald Bailey, commanding general of 1st Marine Division, during his award ceremony here, March 8, 2013. Nalls received this medal for saving the life of Sgt. Erick Gutierrez, a squad leader with 1st LAR, during a resupply mission in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Gutierrez had fallen into a 9-foot-deep, 15-foot-wide canal, and because of the strong current unable to get out. Nalls jumped into the frigid water and was able to pull Gutierrez to the riverbank.

Photo by Lance Cpl. James Gulliver

1st Marine Division