Retired Lt. Col. Joseph Shusko, director of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Center of Excellence, explains MCMAP techniques and philosophy to the participants of the Marine Corps Executive Forum on July 18, 2014. Seventeen civilian leaders attended the forum, learning about various aspects of the Marine Corps. - Retired Lt. Col. Joseph Shusko, director of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Center of Excellence, explains MCMAP techniques and philosophy to the participants of the Marine Corps Executive Forum on July 18, 2014. Seventeen civilian leaders attended the forum, learning about various aspects of the Marine Corps.

Colonel Michael Scalise, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, addresses the audience during the 23rd Annual Community Military Mixer at the Sandy Basin Community Center, Sept. 26. The military mixer provided new residents and employees the chance to socialize, network and relax in a friendly environment, while familiar faces strengthened their ties among service members and the High Desert community at large. - Colonel Michael Scalise, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, addresses the audience during the 23rd Annual Community Military Mixer at the Sandy Basin Community Center, Sept. 26. The military mixer provided new residents and employees the chance to socialize, network and relax in a friendly environment, while familiar faces strengthened their ties among service members and the High Desert community at large.

Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett throws the ceremonial first pitch at Marine Corps Day in Nationals Park Sept. 24. The event featured the Marine Corps Base Quantico Band playing the national anthem, the Marine Barracks Washington Color Guard and a heartwarming salute to wounded warriors in attendance. - Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett throws the ceremonial first pitch at Marine Corps Day in Nationals Park Sept. 24. The event featured the Marine Corps Base Quantico Band playing the national anthem, the Marine Barracks Washington Color Guard and a heartwarming salute to wounded warriors in attendance.

Pfc. Christopher J. Frigon prepares to give a high-five to a child from the Tai Chu En orphanage::r::::n::during a community relations event at Camp Kinser July 16. Every year, there are many community::r::::n::relations events on Okinawa, and throughout the Asia-Pacific region during exercises, according::r::::n::to Kaori Martinez, community relations officer with G-7, government and external affairs office,::r::::n::Marine Corps Installations Pacific. Frigon is data network specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment::r::::n::35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Pfc. Christopher J. Frigon prepares to give a high-five to a child from the Tai Chu En orphanage::r::::n::during a community relations event at Camp Kinser July 16. Every year, there are many community::r::::n::relations events on Okinawa, and throughout the Asia-Pacific region during exercises, according::r::::n::to Kaori Martinez, community relations officer with G-7, government and external affairs office,::r::::n::Marine Corps Installations Pacific. Frigon is data network specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment::r::::n::35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Rich Croll, a Toledo, Ohio, native, talks to Lance Cpl. Lee Brophy, with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, based at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., while holding a M230B machine gun at Voinovich Park in Cleveland June 15 during Marine Week Cleveland which ends June 17. Various displays showcasing Marine Corps equipment, aircraft and technology are available for viewing at Gateway Plaza and Voinovich Park. More than 750 Marines are participating in Marine Week to commemorate the city's support for the military and celebrate community, country and Corps. - Rich Croll, a Toledo, Ohio, native, talks to Lance Cpl. Lee Brophy, with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, based at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., while holding a M230B machine gun at Voinovich Park in Cleveland June 15 during Marine Week Cleveland which ends June 17. Various displays showcasing Marine Corps equipment, aircraft and technology are available for viewing at Gateway Plaza and Voinovich Park. More than 750 Marines are participating in Marine Week to commemorate the city's support for the military and celebrate community, country and Corps.

Guests rise as the National Anthem plays at the Marine Week Cleveland Gold Star Family brunch hosted by the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation at Legends Club in Cleveland Browns Stadium June 17, 2012. The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, provides scholarships to the children of Marines and Navy corpsmen, with special focus on those with a parent killed or wounded in combat. Marine Week Cleveland, which showcased the Marine Corps' capabilities and community ties, ended June 17. - Guests rise as the National Anthem plays at the Marine Week Cleveland Gold Star Family brunch hosted by the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation at Legends Club in Cleveland Browns Stadium June 17, 2012. The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, provides scholarships to the children of Marines and Navy corpsmen, with special focus on those with a parent killed or wounded in combat. Marine Week Cleveland, which showcased the Marine Corps' capabilities and community ties, ended June 17.

Brig. Gen. Joseph L. Osterman, the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, prepares to lead soon-to-be Marine recruits in the oath of enlistment during Marine Night before the Cleveland Indians took on the Pittsburgh Pirates at Progressive Field June 15, during Marine Week Cleveland, which ends June 17. After the oath, the Marine Corps Base Quantico Band played v‚˜America the Beautiful,v‚ - Brig. Gen. Joseph L. Osterman, the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, prepares to lead soon-to-be Marine recruits in the oath of enlistment during Marine Night before the Cleveland Indians took on the Pittsburgh Pirates at Progressive Field June 15, during Marine Week Cleveland, which ends June 17. After the oath, the Marine Corps Base Quantico Band played v‚˜America the Beautiful,v‚

Lt. Col. Michael P. Hubbard, inspector instructor with 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, Cleveland Mayor Frank G. Jackson, right, and Brook Park Mayor Mark Elliott, far right, along with three Vietnam veterans, observe the presentation of colors at the opening of the Proclamation Ceremony for Marine Week Cleveland June 11, 2012. During the ceremony, Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, expressed the Marine Corps' excitement about bringing the Corps to life for the people of Cleveland. 'Marine Week is our opportunity to bring the Corps to her people, to connect with communities across the country and thank Americans for their unwavering support while demonstrating why the Marine Corps is America's expeditionary force in readiness.' - Lt. Col. Michael P. Hubbard, inspector instructor with 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, Cleveland Mayor Frank G. Jackson, right, and Brook Park Mayor Mark Elliott, far right, along with three Vietnam veterans, observe the presentation of colors at the opening of the Proclamation Ceremony for Marine Week Cleveland June 11, 2012. During the ceremony, Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, expressed the Marine Corps' excitement about bringing the Corps to life for the people of Cleveland. 'Marine Week is our opportunity to bring the Corps to her people, to connect with communities across the country and thank Americans for their unwavering support while demonstrating why the Marine Corps is America's expeditionary force in readiness.'