A Marine with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, practices downhill skiing during Mountain Training Exercise 1-17 in the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, Calif., training area Jan. 19, 2016. MCMWTC is one of the Marine Corps’ most secluded posts, comprised of approximately 46,000 acres of terrain with elevations ranging from 5,000 to 11,000 feet. The exercise trains elements of the Marine air-ground task force across the warfighting functions for operations in mountainous, high-altitude and cold-weather environments in order to enhance a unit’s ability to shoot, move, communicate, sustain and survive in the most rugged regions of the world. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Levi Schultz) - A Marine with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, practices downhill skiing during Mountain Training Exercise 1-17 in the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, Calif., training area Jan. 19, 2016. MCMWTC is one of the Marine Corps’ most secluded posts, comprised of approximately 46,000 acres of terrain with elevations ranging from 5,000 to 11,000 feet. The exercise trains elements of the Marine air-ground task force across the warfighting functions for operations in mountainous, high-altitude and cold-weather environments in order to enhance a unit’s ability to shoot, move, communicate, sustain and survive in the most rugged regions of the world. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Levi Schultz)
Lance Cpl. Zackary W. Rippin, infantry assaultman, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, operates a Weaponized Multi-Utility Tactical Transport Vehicle (MUTT) during a company assault on Range 400 aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 7, 2016, as part of Integrated Training Exercise 1-17. The 28-day exercise is currently the longest-lasting activity that occurs aboard the installation and involves a series of progressive live-fire exercises that assesses the ability and adaptability of a force of more than 3,500 Marines and sailors. Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller has designated 3/5 as the Marine Corps’ experimental force. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Levi Schultz/Released) - Lance Cpl. Zackary W. Rippin, infantry assaultman, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, operates a Weaponized Multi-Utility Tactical Transport Vehicle (MUTT) during a company assault on Range 400 aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Nov. 7, 2016, as part of Integrated Training Exercise 1-17. The 28-day exercise is currently the longest-lasting activity that occurs aboard the installation and involves a series of progressive live-fire exercises that assesses the ability and adaptability of a force of more than 3,500 Marines and sailors. Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller has designated 3/5 as the Marine Corps’ experimental force. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Levi Schultz/Released)
Lance Cpl. Adrian Lopez and Cpl. Bradley Antkowiak, military police officers, Provost Marshal’s Office, neutralize and handcuff notional enemies during a domestic disturbance simulation at Range 800 aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 30, 2016. PMO uses these drills to prepare for scenarios they could potentially encounter while out on patrol. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dave Flores/Released) - Lance Cpl. Adrian Lopez and Cpl. Bradley Antkowiak, military police officers, Provost Marshal’s Office, neutralize and handcuff notional enemies during a domestic disturbance simulation at Range 800 aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 30, 2016. PMO uses these drills to prepare for scenarios they could potentially encounter while out on patrol. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dave Flores/Released)
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary Oullette, a combat videographer with 2nd Marine Division (Forward) Combat Camera (COMCAM), edits a video production on a laptop computer. - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary Oullette, a combat videographer with 2nd Marine Division (Forward) Combat Camera (COMCAM), edits a video production on a laptop computer.
Pfc. Anthony C. Alamillo and Pfc. Nathan S. Barnes, mortar men, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, provide support fire with a M224A1 60mm Mortar System during Exercise Chosin, a squad-level training evolution, at Range 410, August 26, 2015. The Marines with Weapons Company provided support to Company E as they executed an assault course. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Levi Schultz/Released) - Pfc. Anthony C. Alamillo and Pfc. Nathan S. Barnes, mortar men, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, provide support fire with a M224A1 60mm Mortar System during Exercise Chosin, a squad-level training evolution, at Range 410, August 26, 2015. The Marines with Weapons Company provided support to Company E as they executed an assault course. (Official Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Levi Schultz/Released)