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The RQ-21A Small Tactical Un-manned Air System (STUAS) flies for the first time at sea after launching from the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19).The Mesa Verde is underway conducting exercises. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sabrina Fine) - The RQ-21A Small Tactical Un-manned Air System (STUAS) flies for the first time at sea after launching from the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19).The Mesa Verde is underway conducting exercises. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sabrina Fine)

Members of the Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Marine Corps Band practice during the weather delay at U.S. Marine Day at Nationals Park in Washington May 8. A group of band members played a selection of upbeat jazzy tunes for the crowds before the game. - Members of the Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Marine Corps Band practice during the weather delay at U.S. Marine Day at Nationals Park in Washington May 8. A group of band members played a selection of upbeat jazzy tunes for the crowds before the game.

Marine Staff Sgt. Ronnie Jimenez celebrates his 10K handcycling win at the 2013 Warrior Games with his wife, Patrice, shortly after crossing the finish line, May 13. His time was 21:53, earning him the gold medal and motivating his Marine team. - Marine Staff Sgt. Ronnie Jimenez celebrates his 10K handcycling win at the 2013 Warrior Games with his wife, Patrice, shortly after crossing the finish line, May 13. His time was 21:53, earning him the gold medal and motivating his Marine team.

Zach Blair, Marine Corps sitting volleball team, serves during the 2013 Warrior Games at the Olympic Training Facility, Colorado Springs, Colo., May 12. Kimberly Blair, prior service Marine Corps segeant and Zach's mother, was present for his events. - Zach Blair, Marine Corps sitting volleball team, serves during the 2013 Warrior Games at the Olympic Training Facility, Colorado Springs, Colo., May 12. Kimberly Blair, prior service Marine Corps segeant and Zach's mother, was present for his events.

Sgt. Jorge Toledo, 30, from Miami, Fla., and currently assigned to Wounded Warrior Battalion West, fires his air rifle during the permanent disability shooting competition at the 2013 Warrior Games at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 13. - Sgt. Jorge Toledo, 30, from Miami, Fla., and currently assigned to Wounded Warrior Battalion West, fires his air rifle during the permanent disability shooting competition at the 2013 Warrior Games at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 13.

Britain's Prince Harry and emcee U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Joshua Miles salute during the playing of the national athems at the 2013 Warrior Games opening ceremony at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 11-17. U.S. Olympic Training Center and U.S. Air Force Academy, wounded, ill and injured servicemembers and veterans from the U.S. Marines, Army, Air Force and Navy, as well as a team representing U.S. Special Operations Command and an international team representing the United Kingdom, will compete for the gold in track and field, shooting, swimming, cycling, archery, wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball. The military service with the most medals will win the Chairman's Cup. - Britain's Prince Harry and emcee U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Joshua Miles salute during the playing of the national athems at the 2013 Warrior Games opening ceremony at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 11-17. U.S. Olympic Training Center and U.S. Air Force Academy, wounded, ill and injured servicemembers and veterans from the U.S. Marines, Army, Air Force and Navy, as well as a team representing U.S. Special Operations Command and an international team representing the United Kingdom, will compete for the gold in track and field, shooting, swimming, cycling, archery, wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball. The military service with the most medals will win the Chairman's Cup.

The U.S. Marine Corps Ceremonial Guard Company, part of the president's escort, marches in the inauguration parade for the 57th Presidential Inauguration, Jan. 21. More than 2,100 servicemembers from each of the five branches are marching in the parade, with approximately 5,000 supporting inaugural festivities. - The U.S. Marine Corps Ceremonial Guard Company, part of the president's escort, marches in the inauguration parade for the 57th Presidential Inauguration, Jan. 21. More than 2,100 servicemembers from each of the five branches are marching in the parade, with approximately 5,000 supporting inaugural festivities.

A Bangalore torpedo explodes, January 10 at Engineer Training Area 3. Marines used a manufactured Bangalore torpedo while learning the basics to preparing explosives and placing them. After reviewing the basics they moved on to expedient explosives, and then urban breaching. The main focus for Marines after getting down all the basics was learning how to use what’s around them for explosive charges, said Cpl. Rollie Lemons, of Austin, Texas, sapper instructor with 2nd CEB. - A Bangalore torpedo explodes, January 10 at Engineer Training Area 3. Marines used a manufactured Bangalore torpedo while learning the basics to preparing explosives and placing them. After reviewing the basics they moved on to expedient explosives, and then urban breaching. The main focus for Marines after getting down all the basics was learning how to use what’s around them for explosive charges, said Cpl. Rollie Lemons, of Austin, Texas, sapper instructor with 2nd CEB.