A Marine with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, conceals himself after contact with the enemy during a patrolling exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec 15, 2015. The unit practiced patrolling techniques and set up patrol bases to maintain readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brianna Gaudi/Released) - A Marine with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, conceals himself after contact with the enemy during a patrolling exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec 15, 2015. The unit practiced patrolling techniques and set up patrol bases to maintain readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brianna Gaudi/Released)

(Left) Captain Jerald Feehery, a project officer for Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, discusses tactics with Capt. Patrick Parks, the Lima Company commander with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, prior to entering the Military Operation in Urban Terrain during a limited objective experiment at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 8, 2015. The Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory worked with 3rd Bn., 6th Marines, and 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, to test artillery and infantry integration tactics. During the experiment, the company landing team attacked from near the Onslow Beach landing site towards the objective of the Military Operation in Urban Terrain training center. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Dye/Released) - (Left) Captain Jerald Feehery, a project officer for Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, discusses tactics with Capt. Patrick Parks, the Lima Company commander with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, prior to entering the Military Operation in Urban Terrain during a limited objective experiment at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 8, 2015. The Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory worked with 3rd Bn., 6th Marines, and 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, to test artillery and infantry integration tactics. During the experiment, the company landing team attacked from near the Onslow Beach landing site towards the objective of the Military Operation in Urban Terrain training center. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Dye/Released)

Lance Cpl. Miranda Faughn, a mass communicator with II Marine Expeditionary Force, views the Camp Lejeune All Ranks Lean-In Circle page online. On Sept. 21, the Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter announced Department of Defense participation in Lean-In Circles, a series of groups inspired by author Sheryl Sandberg, as part of an ongoing effort to enhance workforce culture and collaboration. Potential members may go online and search for a circle in their area. Each circle provides background information into who may join as well as a brief overview of topics and discussions that the groups discuss. For more information, please visit www.leanin.org/military - Lance Cpl. Miranda Faughn, a mass communicator with II Marine Expeditionary Force, views the Camp Lejeune All Ranks Lean-In Circle page online. On Sept. 21, the Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter announced Department of Defense participation in Lean-In Circles, a series of groups inspired by author Sheryl Sandberg, as part of an ongoing effort to enhance workforce culture and collaboration. Potential members may go online and search for a circle in their area. Each circle provides background information into who may join as well as a brief overview of topics and discussions that the groups discuss. For more information, please visit www.leanin.org/military

Marines with 8th Communications Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force, participate in a conditioning hike aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 4, 2015. Each Marine carried canned goods for a local homeless shelter during the conditioning hike and dropped them off at a collection point halfway through the march. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Immanuel Johnson/Released) - Marines with 8th Communications Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force, participate in a conditioning hike aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 4, 2015. Each Marine carried canned goods for a local homeless shelter during the conditioning hike and dropped them off at a collection point halfway through the march. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Immanuel Johnson/Released)

Emma James, left, a galley judge for the culinary competition, speaks to Sgt. Andrew Perkins, a Food Service Specialist with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, about the competition aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 29, 2015. The Chef of the Quarter competition pits the finest chefs, both Marines and civilians, against one another to determine whose dish satisfies both the public’s choice and the judges. - Emma James, left, a galley judge for the culinary competition, speaks to Sgt. Andrew Perkins, a Food Service Specialist with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, about the competition aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 29, 2015. The Chef of the Quarter competition pits the finest chefs, both Marines and civilians, against one another to determine whose dish satisfies both the public’s choice and the judges.

Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment pause and check for a weapons malfunction during a company live-fire exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 30, 2015. The exercise is in preparation for the integrated training exercise taking place at Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., next month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Immanuel Johnson/Released) - Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment pause and check for a weapons malfunction during a company live-fire exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 30, 2015. The exercise is in preparation for the integrated training exercise taking place at Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., next month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Immanuel Johnson/Released)

A Marine with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment fires rounds during the sniper marksmanship assessment as part of Integrated Training Exercise 1-16 aboard Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 24, 2015. During ITX, Marines demonstrate core infantry mission essential tasks while conducting offensive and defensive stability operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Immanuel M. Johnson/Released) - A Marine with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment fires rounds during the sniper marksmanship assessment as part of Integrated Training Exercise 1-16 aboard Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 24, 2015. During ITX, Marines demonstrate core infantry mission essential tasks while conducting offensive and defensive stability operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Immanuel M. Johnson/Released)

Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment advance to establish an offensive position during Integrated Training Exercise 1-16 aboard Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 26, 2015. During ITX, Marines demonstrate core infantry mission essential tasks while conducting offensive and defensive stability operations. - Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment advance to establish an offensive position during Integrated Training Exercise 1-16 aboard Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 26, 2015. During ITX, Marines demonstrate core infantry mission essential tasks while conducting offensive and defensive stability operations.

Lance Corporal John Roan, center, a squad leader with E Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment gets carried away from the simulated improvised explosive device blast by another Marine and Navy Corpsman while conducting counter-IED training during Integrated Training Exercise 1-16 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 29, 2015. Marines at ITX demonstrate core infantry mission essential tasks while conducting offensive and defensive operations. - Lance Corporal John Roan, center, a squad leader with E Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment gets carried away from the simulated improvised explosive device blast by another Marine and Navy Corpsman while conducting counter-IED training during Integrated Training Exercise 1-16 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 29, 2015. Marines at ITX demonstrate core infantry mission essential tasks while conducting offensive and defensive operations.

A Marine with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, right, receives ammunition during the counterattack of the Battalion Assault Course, the culminating event for Integrated Training Exercise 1-16 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 6, 2015. The BAC integrates all elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force in order to defeat a large simulated enemy force. - A Marine with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, right, receives ammunition during the counterattack of the Battalion Assault Course, the culminating event for Integrated Training Exercise 1-16 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 6, 2015. The BAC integrates all elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force in order to defeat a large simulated enemy force.