U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Robert G. McCarthy, Commanding Officer, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines, congratulates Marines during a mass reenlistment ceremony aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug 24, 2017. - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Robert G. McCarthy, Commanding Officer, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines, congratulates Marines during a mass reenlistment ceremony aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug 24, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maliek Fowler)
Community members look inside an antique car during the 17th annual Car Show & Street Fair in Twentynine Palms, Calif., March 18, 2017. The Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce hosted the event to bring the community together. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Natalia Cuevas) - Community members look inside an antique car during the 17th annual Car Show & Street Fair in Twentynine Palms, Calif., March 18, 2017. The Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce hosted the event to bring the community together. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Natalia Cuevas)
Cpl. George Ashmen, field artillery cannoneer, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, came from a family with an extensive history of serving in the military. Once he completes his active service in the Marine Corps, he hopes to work in law enforcement to continue serving the American people. - Cpl. George Ashmen, field artillery cannoneer, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, came from a family with an extensive history of serving in the military. Once he completes his active service in the Marine Corps, he hopes to work in law enforcement to continue serving the American people.
Marines with Battery K, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, prepare an M777A2 Howitzer to fire in the Acorn Training Area aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 2, 2016, during the regiment’s “Top Gun” competition. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Levi Schultz/Released) - Marines with Battery K, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, prepare an M777A2 Howitzer to fire in the Acorn Training Area aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 2, 2016, during the regiment’s “Top Gun” competition. (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. 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. Skyler Schopf, team leader, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, 7th Marine Regiment, fires a M136 AT4 anti-tank weapon during a live-fire training exercise as part of Tactical Small-Unit Leadership Course aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 18, 2016. The purpose of the course was to focus on the training of small-unit leadership within “Darkside.” (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dave Flores/Released) - Lance Cpl. Skyler Schopf, team leader, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, 7th Marine Regiment, fires a M136 AT4 anti-tank weapon during a live-fire training exercise as part of Tactical Small-Unit Leadership Course aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., July 18, 2016. The purpose of the course was to focus on the training of small-unit leadership within “Darkside.” (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dave Flores/Released)