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Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment and 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, prepare their harnesses during the Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 16, 2014. This was a 13-day course which began June 11, where the Marines learned how to tie knots, and fast rope and rappel from towers and helicopters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tony Simmons)

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment and 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, prepare their harnesses during the Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 16, 2014. This was a 13-day course which began June 11, where the Marines learned how to tie knots, and fast rope and rappel from towers and helicopters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tony Simmons)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anna Albrecht

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment and 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, practice rappel techniques during the Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 16, 2014. These Marines were educated on tying knots, fast roping and rappelling from towers and helicopters to become HRST masters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tony Simmons)

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment and 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, practice rappel techniques during the Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 16, 2014. These Marines were educated on tying knots, fast roping and rappelling from towers and helicopters to become HRST masters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tony Simmons)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anna Albrecht

A Marine with the Force Reconnaissance Detachment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, climbs up the USS San Diego on a caving ladder as part of an approach, hook and climb exercise conducted during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) off the coast of Southern California, June 13, 2014. The 11th MEU and Amphibious Squadron 5 team conduct CERTEX to hone mission-essential tasks, execute specified MEU and Amphibious Ready Group operations, and certify the foundation of a cohesive warfighting team for exercises and operations they may encounter in their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Rome M. Lazarus/Released)

A Marine with the Force Reconnaissance Detachment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, climbs up the USS San Diego on a caving ladder as part of an approach, hook and climb exercise conducted during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) off the coast of Southern California, June 13, 2014. The 11th MEU and Amphibious Squadron 5 team conduct CERTEX to hone mission-essential tasks, execute specified MEU and Amphibious Ready Group operations, and certify the foundation of a cohesive warfighting team for exercises and operations they may encounter in their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Rome M. Lazarus/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Rome M. Lazarus

A Marine from 1st Reconnaissance Battalion fires breaching rounds into a door hinge during a Methods of Entry proficiency training exercise aboard Camp Pendleton Calif., June 10. During the exercise, raid scenarios were tailored for the event to keep the Marines in an operational mindset while honing their skill set for future deployments as the Maritime Raid Force in support of Marine Expeditionary Units.

A Marine from 1st Reconnaissance Battalion fires breaching rounds into a door hinge during a Methods of Entry proficiency training exercise aboard Camp Pendleton Calif., June 10. During the exercise, raid scenarios were tailored for the event to keep the Marines in an operational mindset while honing their skill set for future deployments as the Maritime Raid Force in support of Marine Expeditionary Units.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Seth Starr

A Marine from 1st Reconnaissance Battalion runs for cover after placing an explosive charge during a Methods of Entry proficiency training exercise aboard Camp Pendleton Calif., June 10. During the exercise, raid scenarios were tailored for the event to keep the Marines in an operational mindset while honing their skill set for future deployments as the Maritime Raid Force in support of Marine Expeditionary Units.

A Marine from 1st Reconnaissance Battalion runs for cover after placing an explosive charge during a Methods of Entry proficiency training exercise aboard Camp Pendleton Calif., June 10. During the exercise, raid scenarios were tailored for the event to keep the Marines in an operational mindset while honing their skill set for future deployments as the Maritime Raid Force in support of Marine Expeditionary Units.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Seth Starr

A Marine from 1st Reconnaissance Battalion prepares to place explosive charges during a Methods of Entry proficiency training exercise aboard Camp Pendleton Calif., June 10. During the exercise, raid scenarios were tailored for the event to keep the Marines in an operational mindset while honing their skill set for future deployments as the Maritime Raid Force in support of Marine Expeditionary Units.

A Marine from 1st Reconnaissance Battalion prepares to place explosive charges during a Methods of Entry proficiency training exercise aboard Camp Pendleton Calif., June 10. During the exercise, raid scenarios were tailored for the event to keep the Marines in an operational mindset while honing their skill set for future deployments as the Maritime Raid Force in support of Marine Expeditionary Units.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Seth Starr

Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Tank Battalion, advance in formation on a mock enemy position in an M1A1 abrams main battle tank during Exercise Desert Scimitar aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 11, 2014. The training gave the Marines the opportunity to refine and rehearse essential combat skills needed in a battlefield environment. Desert Scimitar is an annual exercise that includes elements from the I Marine Expeditionary Force. The exercise focused on conventional operations and provided realistic training that prepared Marines for overseas operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher J. Moore/Released)

Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Tank Battalion, advance in formation on a mock enemy position in an M1A1 abrams main battle tank during Exercise Desert Scimitar aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 11, 2014. The training gave the Marines the opportunity to refine and rehearse essential combat skills needed in a battlefield environment. Desert Scimitar is an annual exercise that includes elements from the I Marine Expeditionary Force. The exercise focused on conventional operations and provided realistic training that prepared Marines for overseas operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher J. Moore/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher J. Moore

Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Tank Battalion, advance in formation on a mock enemy position in an M1A1 Abrams main battle tank during Exercise Desert Scimitar aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 11, 2014. The training gave the Marines the opportunity to refine and rehearse essential combat skills needed in a battlefield environment. Desert Scimitar is an annual exercise that includes elements from the I Marine Expeditionary Force. The exercise focused on conventional operations and provided realistic training that prepared Marines for overseas operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher J. Moore/Released)

Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Tank Battalion, advance in formation on a mock enemy position in an M1A1 Abrams main battle tank during Exercise Desert Scimitar aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 11, 2014. The training gave the Marines the opportunity to refine and rehearse essential combat skills needed in a battlefield environment. Desert Scimitar is an annual exercise that includes elements from the I Marine Expeditionary Force. The exercise focused on conventional operations and provided realistic training that prepared Marines for overseas operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher J. Moore/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher J. Moore

Marines from 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, stand together after the completion of the 16th annual City of Laguna Hills Memorial Day half Marathon, 10k and 5k May 26, 2014. The race honored those who are currently serving, those who have served and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The event also raised awareness and support from the local community for 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, or "Dark Horse Battalion," with a portion of the event proceeds going to the battalion's support committee.

Marines from 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, stand together after the completion of the 16th annual City of Laguna Hills Memorial Day half Marathon, 10k and 5k May 26, 2014. The race honored those who are currently serving, those who have served and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The event also raised awareness and support from the local community for 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, or "Dark Horse Battalion," with a portion of the event proceeds going to the battalion's support committee.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Boynes

Competitors prepare to begin the 16th annual City of Laguna Hills Memorial Day half marathon, 10k and 5k May 26, 2014. The race honored those who are currently serving, those who have served and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The event also raised awareness and support from the local community for 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, or "Dark Horse Battalion," with a portion of the event proceeds going to the battalion's support committee.

Competitors prepare to begin the 16th annual City of Laguna Hills Memorial Day half marathon, 10k and 5k May 26, 2014. The race honored those who are currently serving, those who have served and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The event also raised awareness and support from the local community for 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, or "Dark Horse Battalion," with a portion of the event proceeds going to the battalion's support committee.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Boynes

Competitors prepare to begin the 16th annual City of Laguna Hills Memorial Day half marathon, 10k and 5k May 26, 2014. The race honored those who are currently serving, those who have served and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The event also raised awareness and support from the local community for 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, or "Dark Horse Battalion," with a portion of the event proceeds going to the battalion's support committee.

Competitors prepare to begin the 16th annual City of Laguna Hills Memorial Day half marathon, 10k and 5k May 26, 2014. The race honored those who are currently serving, those who have served and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The event also raised awareness and support from the local community for 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, or "Dark Horse Battalion," with a portion of the event proceeds going to the battalion's support committee.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Boynes

Members of the race crew hand water to competitors during the 16th annual City of Laguna Hills Memorial Day half marathon, 10k and 5k May 26, 2014. The race honored those who are currently serving, those who have served and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The event also raised awareness and support from the local community for 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, or "Dark Horse Battalion," with a portion of the event proceeds going to the battalion's support committee.

Members of the race crew hand water to competitors during the 16th annual City of Laguna Hills Memorial Day half marathon, 10k and 5k May 26, 2014. The race honored those who are currently serving, those who have served and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The event also raised awareness and support from the local community for 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, or "Dark Horse Battalion," with a portion of the event proceeds going to the battalion's support committee.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Boynes

Competitors make their way to the half-way point during the 16th annual City of Laguna Hills Memorial Day half marathon, 10k and 5k May 26, 2014. The race honored those who are currently serving, those who have served and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The event also raised awareness and support from the local community for 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, or "Dark Horse Battalion," with a portion of the event proceeds going to the battalion's support committee.

Competitors make their way to the half-way point during the 16th annual City of Laguna Hills Memorial Day half marathon, 10k and 5k May 26, 2014. The race honored those who are currently serving, those who have served and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The event also raised awareness and support from the local community for 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, or "Dark Horse Battalion," with a portion of the event proceeds going to the battalion's support committee.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Boynes

Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Tank Battalion, scan the horizon with an M1A1 abrams main battle tank during Exercise Desert Scimitar 2014 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 11, 2014. A tank's success on the battlefield is defined by the teamwork of its four crewmen, who each play a vital role. The mission cannot be completed without every member. Each crewman has a specific yet equally important job required to operate the vehicle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher J. Moore/Released)

Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Tank Battalion, scan the horizon with an M1A1 abrams main battle tank during Exercise Desert Scimitar 2014 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 11, 2014. A tank's success on the battlefield is defined by the teamwork of its four crewmen, who each play a vital role. The mission cannot be completed without every member. Each crewman has a specific yet equally important job required to operate the vehicle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher J. Moore/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher J. Moore

Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Tank Battalion, put their M1A1 abrams main battle tank into a defensive position during Exercise Desert Scimitar aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 11, 2014. The training gave the Marines the opportunity to refine and rehearse essential combat skills needed in a battlefield environment. Desert Scimitar is an annual exercise that includes elements from the I Marine Expeditionary Force. The exercise focused on conventional operations and provided realistic training that prepared Marines for overseas operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher J. Moore/Released)

Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Tank Battalion, put their M1A1 abrams main battle tank into a defensive position during Exercise Desert Scimitar aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 11, 2014. The training gave the Marines the opportunity to refine and rehearse essential combat skills needed in a battlefield environment. Desert Scimitar is an annual exercise that includes elements from the I Marine Expeditionary Force. The exercise focused on conventional operations and provided realistic training that prepared Marines for overseas operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher J. Moore/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher J. Moore

Sgt. Maurice Rice, tank commander, Alpha Company, 1st Tank Battalion, navigates an M1A1 abrams main battle tank in support of Exercise Desert Scimitar 2014 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 13, 2014. Rice, from Chicago, assumes leadership and responsibility for the vehicle and crew. He also give the command to fire the main gun and ensures everyone understands the mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher J. Moore/Released)

Sgt. Maurice Rice, tank commander, Alpha Company, 1st Tank Battalion, navigates an M1A1 abrams main battle tank in support of Exercise Desert Scimitar 2014 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 13, 2014. Rice, from Chicago, assumes leadership and responsibility for the vehicle and crew. He also give the command to fire the main gun and ensures everyone understands the mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher J. Moore/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher J. Moore

Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Tank Battalion, advance on a mock enemy position in an M1A1 Abrams during Exercise Desert Scimitar 2014 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 11, 2014. A tank's success on the battlefield is defined by the teamwork of its four crewmen, who each play a vital role. The mission cannot be completed without every member. Each crewman has a specific yet equally important job required to operate the vehicle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher J. Moore/Released)

Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Tank Battalion, advance on a mock enemy position in an M1A1 Abrams during Exercise Desert Scimitar 2014 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 11, 2014. A tank's success on the battlefield is defined by the teamwork of its four crewmen, who each play a vital role. The mission cannot be completed without every member. Each crewman has a specific yet equally important job required to operate the vehicle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher J. Moore/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher J. Moore

Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel Wagner, left, a hospital corpsman with Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, monitors Lance Cpl. Aaron Brown, a motor transport operator with the battalion, during a physical therapy session at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 14, 2014. Wagner routinely improvises medical treatment while in the field. He understands the work tempo of the Marines requires the battalion aid station to be creative when continuing treatment for their patients.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel Wagner, left, a hospital corpsman with Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, monitors Lance Cpl. Aaron Brown, a motor transport operator with the battalion, during a physical therapy session at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 14, 2014. Wagner routinely improvises medical treatment while in the field. He understands the work tempo of the Marines requires the battalion aid station to be creative when continuing treatment for their patients.

Photo by Sgt. Timothy Lenzo

Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel Wagner, left, a hospital corpsman with Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, monitors Lance Cpl. Aaron Brown, a motor transport operator with the battalion, during a physical therapy session at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 14, 2014. Wagner routinely improvises medical treatment while in the field. He understands the work tempo of the Marines requires the battalion aid station to be creative when continuing treatment for their patients.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel Wagner, left, a hospital corpsman with Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, monitors Lance Cpl. Aaron Brown, a motor transport operator with the battalion, during a physical therapy session at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 14, 2014. Wagner routinely improvises medical treatment while in the field. He understands the work tempo of the Marines requires the battalion aid station to be creative when continuing treatment for their patients.

Photo by Sgt. Timothy Lenzo

Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel Wagner, right, a hospital corpsman with Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, instructs Lance Cpl. Aaron Brown, a motor transport operator with the battalion, during a physical therapy session at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 14, 2014. The battalion is in the middle of Exercise Desert Scimitar, a I Marine Expeditionary Force live-fire exercise. Wagner, a native of Parker, Ariz., improvises in the field to help service members maintain and progress in their medical treatment. He developed resistance and stretching techniques with a piece of workout equipment to help Brown with his strained shoulder.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel Wagner, right, a hospital corpsman with Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, instructs Lance Cpl. Aaron Brown, a motor transport operator with the battalion, during a physical therapy session at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 14, 2014. The battalion is in the middle of Exercise Desert Scimitar, a I Marine Expeditionary Force live-fire exercise. Wagner, a native of Parker, Ariz., improvises in the field to help service members maintain and progress in their medical treatment. He developed resistance and stretching techniques with a piece of workout equipment to help Brown with his strained shoulder.

Photo by Sgt. Timothy Lenzo

1st Marine Division