Marine Corps Sgt. Robert Coates, an F-35B Lightning II maintainer, gives the thumbs up to Marine Capt. David Corkill piloting the joint strike fighter that he is cleared safe to resume his flying mission after hot refueling the aircraft. The F-35B and pilot were able to conduct a second training sortie after a quick ground refuel during the one-year anniversary of F-35B flying at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Eglin is the heart of F-35 training worldwide for the Air Force, Marines, Navy and international partner operators and maintainers of the Lightning II. - Marine Corps Sgt. Robert Coates, an F-35B Lightning II maintainer, gives the thumbs up to Marine Capt. David Corkill piloting the joint strike fighter that he is cleared safe to resume his flying mission after hot refueling the aircraft. The F-35B and pilot were able to conduct a second training sortie after a quick ground refuel during the one-year anniversary of F-35B flying at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Eglin is the heart of F-35 training worldwide for the Air Force, Marines, Navy and international partner operators and maintainers of the Lightning II.

Chief Master Sgt. Denise Jelinski-Hall, left, Senior Enlisted Leader for the National Guard Bureau, speaks to Sgt. Maj. Angela Maness, right, soon to be sergeant major of Marine Barracks Washington, at the Women in the Military Wreath Laying Ceremony, May 22. - Chief Master Sgt. Denise Jelinski-Hall, left, Senior Enlisted Leader for the National Guard Bureau, speaks to Sgt. Maj. Angela Maness, right, soon to be sergeant major of Marine Barracks Washington, at the Women in the Military Wreath Laying Ceremony, May 22.

Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. Battaglia, senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, left, talks to recruits during his tour of the New York Military Entrance Processing Station, at Fort Hamilton, N.Y., May 21, 2013. Battaglia administered the oath of enlistment during his visit. - Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. Battaglia, senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, left, talks to recruits during his tour of the New York Military Entrance Processing Station, at Fort Hamilton, N.Y., May 21, 2013. Battaglia administered the oath of enlistment during his visit.

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)

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)