Retired Marine Sgt. Leory Peasley (left), an Iwo Jima veteran, poses for a photo with the Marines aboard the USS Oak Hill (LSD-51) at the American Legion in Rockland, ME, Aug. 6, 2016. The American Legion hosted events for the service members in town during Lobster Fest 2016. The Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, aboard the USS Oak Hill, were in port Aug. 3-7 to participate in the festival and display the expeditionary capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Olivia McDonald) - Retired Marine Sgt. Leory Peasley (left), an Iwo Jima veteran, poses for a photo with the Marines aboard the USS Oak Hill (LSD-51) at the American Legion in Rockland, ME, Aug. 6, 2016. The American Legion hosted events for the service members in town during Lobster Fest 2016. The Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, aboard the USS Oak Hill, were in port Aug. 3-7 to participate in the festival and display the expeditionary capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Olivia McDonald)

Sailors with 2nd Medical Battalion provide first aid to a simulated trauma victim during a the final scenario of Health Service Augmentation Program training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 22, 2016. HSAP training, a week-long field exercise, is geared towards training medical personnel to function in a shock trauma platoon in a deployed environment. - Sailors with 2nd Medical Battalion provide first aid to a simulated trauma victim during a the final scenario of Health Service Augmentation Program training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 22, 2016. HSAP training, a week-long field exercise, is geared towards training medical personnel to function in a shock trauma platoon in a deployed environment.

Sgt. Joshua Jelinek, the lead instructor for the Assault Climbers Course, observes the one-rope bridge to ensure it has been properly assembled and is safe for use at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 12, 2016. These bridges allow Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit to conduct cliff assaults, and move supplies and themselves safely across a river or cavern. - Sgt. Joshua Jelinek, the lead instructor for the Assault Climbers Course, observes the one-rope bridge to ensure it has been properly assembled and is safe for use at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 12, 2016. These bridges allow Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit to conduct cliff assaults, and move supplies and themselves safely across a river or cavern.

U.S. Marine Corps M1 Abrams tanks and Norwegian Leopard 2A4 Tanks rest in a field after training in Rena, Norway, Feb. 17,2016. The Marines and Norwegian Army are working together as part of Exercise Cold Response, a joint NATO and allied country exercise comprised of 12 countries and approximately 16,000 troops. The U.S. European Command appreciates the opportunity for taking part in such a large multinational exercise at the invitation of our Norwegian Allies; and we are especially thankful for the chance to put our skills to the test in unique cold weather conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Chad McMeen/Released) - U.S. Marine Corps M1 Abrams tanks and Norwegian Leopard 2A4 Tanks rest in a field after training in Rena, Norway, Feb. 17,2016. The Marines and Norwegian Army are working together as part of Exercise Cold Response, a joint NATO and allied country exercise comprised of 12 countries and approximately 16,000 troops. The U.S. European Command appreciates the opportunity for taking part in such a large multinational exercise at the invitation of our Norwegian Allies; and we are especially thankful for the chance to put our skills to the test in unique cold weather conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Chad McMeen/Released)

U.S. Marines and sailors with the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade stabilize the neck of a notional Norwegian soldier casualty during combat casualty care at Rena, Norway, Feb. 17, 2016. About ten Marines from the unit form the shock trauma squad, which is designed to provide a second echelon of medical care to wounded service members when hospitals are either not available or unable to get to the patient in time. The two nations will team up for Exercise Cold Response 16, combining 10 other NATO allies and partner nations in order to enhance joint crisis response capabilities in cold weather environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucas Hopkins/Released) - U.S. Marines and sailors with the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade stabilize the neck of a notional Norwegian soldier casualty during combat casualty care at Rena, Norway, Feb. 17, 2016. About ten Marines from the unit form the shock trauma squad, which is designed to provide a second echelon of medical care to wounded service members when hospitals are either not available or unable to get to the patient in time. The two nations will team up for Exercise Cold Response 16, combining 10 other NATO allies and partner nations in order to enhance joint crisis response capabilities in cold weather environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucas Hopkins/Released)

Marines from Combat Logistics Regiment 25 work together to input operational statuses during the 2nd Marine Logistics Group Staff Exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 4, 2015. Subordinate commands in 2nd MLG came together during the two-week exercise to establish a basis of standard operating procedures. Throughout the week, the commands progressively built rapport and familiarized themselves through constructive workshops and briefs. - Marines from Combat Logistics Regiment 25 work together to input operational statuses during the 2nd Marine Logistics Group Staff Exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 4, 2015. Subordinate commands in 2nd MLG came together during the two-week exercise to establish a basis of standard operating procedures. Throughout the week, the commands progressively built rapport and familiarized themselves through constructive workshops and briefs.

Sergeant Kevin Pelzel (left), the head coach of the 8th Communication Battalion grappling team, supervises team members during a practice meet aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 29, 2015. The team is intramural, but welcomes new members from outside units. - Sergeant Kevin Pelzel (left), the head coach of the 8th Communication Battalion grappling team, supervises team members during a practice meet aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 29, 2015. The team is intramural, but welcomes new members from outside units.

Staff Sgt. David Charlton, Logistics Chief, Security Cooperation Marine Air Ground Task Force, Africa Partnership Station 10, hands out food to an young Haitian girl. More than 5,000 Haitians have lined up at multiple distribution sites to receive food and water offered by Marines and Sailors from the SCMAGTF as they teamed up with Sri Lankan UN workers to help pass out over 10,000 Meals, Ready-to-Eat, Jan. 24 through 29. - Staff Sgt. David Charlton, Logistics Chief, Security Cooperation Marine Air Ground Task Force, Africa Partnership Station 10, hands out food to an young Haitian girl. More than 5,000 Haitians have lined up at multiple distribution sites to receive food and water offered by Marines and Sailors from the SCMAGTF as they teamed up with Sri Lankan UN workers to help pass out over 10,000 Meals, Ready-to-Eat, Jan. 24 through 29.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Barry Carr, a Corpsman with the Security Cooperation Marine Air Ground Task Force, Africa Partnership Station 10, offers medical assistance to a group of Haitians. Marines and Sailors from the SCMAGTF offered their assistance to support locals in dire need of medical treatment after a devastating earthquake struck the island, Jan. 12. - Petty Officer 3rd Class Barry Carr, a Corpsman with the Security Cooperation Marine Air Ground Task Force, Africa Partnership Station 10, offers medical assistance to a group of Haitians. Marines and Sailors from the SCMAGTF offered their assistance to support locals in dire need of medical treatment after a devastating earthquake struck the island, Jan. 12.

Lance Cpl. Garrett Rice, amphibious assault vehicle platoon, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, helps clear a box of trash from a destroyed house in Haiti. Marines with the Security Cooperation Marine Air Ground Task Force, Africa Partnership Station 10, spent the morning helping the surrounding community move damaged structures and clean up piles of rubble to improve living conditions for the Haitians after an earthquake devastated their country, Jan. 12. - Lance Cpl. Garrett Rice, amphibious assault vehicle platoon, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, helps clear a box of trash from a destroyed house in Haiti. Marines with the Security Cooperation Marine Air Ground Task Force, Africa Partnership Station 10, spent the morning helping the surrounding community move damaged structures and clean up piles of rubble to improve living conditions for the Haitians after an earthquake devastated their country, Jan. 12.