Pfc. Charles Norman, a Montford Point Marine, sits, ready to share his story at the Exchange on Langley Air Force Base, Va., July 2, 2013. The Marines provided unique insight into a pivotal moment in the Marine Corps distinguished history by answering questions and providing signed photos. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class R. Alex Durbin/Released) - Pfc. Charles Norman, a Montford Point Marine, sits, ready to share his story at the Exchange on Langley Air Force Base, Va., July 2, 2013. The Marines provided unique insight into a pivotal moment in the Marine Corps distinguished history by answering questions and providing signed photos. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class R. Alex Durbin/Released)

Corporal Jorge Salazar, a fire team leader serving with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, is presented the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V" for valor here, June 11, 2013. Salazar took charge of his squad after his squad leader was wounded by an improvised explosive device. He directed the fire of his squad even after his legs were severed below the knee by a subsequent IED blast. - Corporal Jorge Salazar, a fire team leader serving with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, is presented the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V" for valor here, June 11, 2013. Salazar took charge of his squad after his squad leader was wounded by an improvised explosive device. He directed the fire of his squad even after his legs were severed below the knee by a subsequent IED blast.

Lance Cpl. David Anzualda, a Frisco, Texas, native, and cyber network operator with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) command element, peers out the back of an MV-22B Osprey as he crosses decks from the USS Bataan (LHD 5) to the USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Dec. 15, 2012. This was part of the 26th MEU's third major training exercise of their pre-deployment training process. The 26th MEU operates continuously across the globe, providing the president and unified combatant commanders with a forward-deployed, sea-based quick reaction force. The MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting amphibious operations, crisis response, and limited contingency operations. The 26th MEU is slated to deploy in 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle N. Runnels/Released) - Lance Cpl. David Anzualda, a Frisco, Texas, native, and cyber network operator with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) command element, peers out the back of an MV-22B Osprey as he crosses decks from the USS Bataan (LHD 5) to the USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Dec. 15, 2012. This was part of the 26th MEU's third major training exercise of their pre-deployment training process. The 26th MEU operates continuously across the globe, providing the president and unified combatant commanders with a forward-deployed, sea-based quick reaction force. The MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting amphibious operations, crisis response, and limited contingency operations. The 26th MEU is slated to deploy in 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle N. Runnels/Released)

The Naval Criminal Investigative Service investigated 64 individuals including active-duty and former Marines and sailors, and confiscated one million dollars worth of contraband in connection with an organized crime ring in the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., area as part of Operation “Perfect Storm” June 4. Among the items confiscated were enhanced small arms protective insert plates, tactical vests, M-40 gas masks, 10,000 rounds of 5.56 millimeter ammunition and night vision goggles, in addition to drugs and other contraband. - The Naval Criminal Investigative Service investigated 64 individuals including active-duty and former Marines and sailors, and confiscated one million dollars worth of contraband in connection with an organized crime ring in the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., area as part of Operation “Perfect Storm” June 4. Among the items confiscated were enhanced small arms protective insert plates, tactical vests, M-40 gas masks, 10,000 rounds of 5.56 millimeter ammunition and night vision goggles, in addition to drugs and other contraband.

Staff Sgt. David Terryah, a platoon sergeant serving with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, organizes boxes and bags of donations, May 28, 2013. Terryah, a native of Fresno, Calif., will deliver a U-Haul truck and trailer full of donations to the smaller cities affected by the tornadoes that damaged approximately 2,400 homes between Moore, Okla., and Oklahoma City, during the week of May 20. - Staff Sgt. David Terryah, a platoon sergeant serving with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, organizes boxes and bags of donations, May 28, 2013. Terryah, a native of Fresno, Calif., will deliver a U-Haul truck and trailer full of donations to the smaller cities affected by the tornadoes that damaged approximately 2,400 homes between Moore, Okla., and Oklahoma City, during the week of May 20.

More than 500 Afghan National Army soldiers stand in formation during the graduation of the 215th Corps' Regional Military Training Center's Reception, Staging, Onward Movement and Integration training (RSOI) May 23 at Camp Shorabak, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. The graduation is significant because this is the first time ANA soldiers who just graduated basic training, received combat training, soon after. It is much like Marines attend the School of Infantry's Marine Combat Training after recruit training, before heading to their military occupational specialty. - More than 500 Afghan National Army soldiers stand in formation during the graduation of the 215th Corps' Regional Military Training Center's Reception, Staging, Onward Movement and Integration training (RSOI) May 23 at Camp Shorabak, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. The graduation is significant because this is the first time ANA soldiers who just graduated basic training, received combat training, soon after. It is much like Marines attend the School of Infantry's Marine Combat Training after recruit training, before heading to their military occupational specialty.

Sgt. Blaec Nelson, Special-Purpose Marine Air — Ground Task Force Africa 13 reconnaissance Marine from Kailua, Hawaii, instructs Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos scout swimmer fundamentals at Bel-Air military base in Dakar, Senegal, April 19, 2013. Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa 13 were recently in Senegal working with Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos on combat marksmanship, maritime security and light infantry operations. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command's ability to assist partner nations. The approximately 150 U.S. Marines and Sailors conduct security force assistance, military-to-military engagements and are trained to provide support to crisis response. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy Norris/Released) - Sgt. Blaec Nelson, Special-Purpose Marine Air — Ground Task Force Africa 13 reconnaissance Marine from Kailua, Hawaii, instructs Senegalese Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos scout swimmer fundamentals at Bel-Air military base in Dakar, Senegal, April 19, 2013. Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa 13 were recently in Senegal working with Companie de Fusilier Marine Commandos on combat marksmanship, maritime security and light infantry operations. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa strengthens U.S. Marine Corps Forces Africa and U.S. Africa Command's ability to assist partner nations. The approximately 150 U.S. Marines and Sailors conduct security force assistance, military-to-military engagements and are trained to provide support to crisis response. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy Norris/Released)

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII — Lance Cpl. Amado Landa, an administration clerk with School of Infantry West Hawaii Detachment, practices a sidekick with resistance fins in the water during Aquatics Maximum Power-Intense Training held at Marine Corps Base Hawaii's main pool, May 8, 2013. Landa, one of more than 55 Marines who were trained in AMP-IT, said the fins made him work harder to keep his balance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Christine Cabalo) - MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII — Lance Cpl. Amado Landa, an administration clerk with School of Infantry West Hawaii Detachment, practices a sidekick with resistance fins in the water during Aquatics Maximum Power-Intense Training held at Marine Corps Base Hawaii's main pool, May 8, 2013. Landa, one of more than 55 Marines who were trained in AMP-IT, said the fins made him work harder to keep his balance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Christine Cabalo)

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.

Josue Barron attempts to block a Navy players pass during the first round of the basketball tournament at the 2013 Warrior Games here May 12. The Marines won 53-17. In October 2010, Barron, a native of Cudahy, Calif., was deployed with 3/5, the Darkhorse Battalion. During the deployment, Darkhorse lost 24 men, more than any other Marine unit in Afghanistan in support of operations there. During a patrol, Barron's friend stepped on an improvised explosive device and lost both his legs and a few of his fingers. Barron lost his left leg and left eye. He considers himself lucky. From May 11-16, more than 200 wounded, ill and injured service members 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 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center and U.S. Air Force Academy here. The military service with the most medals will win the Chairman's Cup. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler L. Main/Released) - Josue Barron attempts to block a Navy players pass during the first round of the basketball tournament at the 2013 Warrior Games here May 12. The Marines won 53-17. In October 2010, Barron, a native of Cudahy, Calif., was deployed with 3/5, the Darkhorse Battalion. During the deployment, Darkhorse lost 24 men, more than any other Marine unit in Afghanistan in support of operations there. During a patrol, Barron's friend stepped on an improvised explosive device and lost both his legs and a few of his fingers. Barron lost his left leg and left eye. He considers himself lucky. From May 11-16, more than 200 wounded, ill and injured service members 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 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center and U.S. Air Force Academy here. The military service with the most medals will win the Chairman's Cup. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tyler L. Main/Released)