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The Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment performed in the 2015 Battle Colors Ceremony, Mar. 12. The Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment is a ceremonial unit from Marine Barracks Washington featuring "The Commandant's Own," The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, The United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, and the Official Color Guard of the Marine Corps.

The Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment performed in the 2015 Battle Colors Ceremony, Mar. 12. The Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment is a ceremonial unit from Marine Barracks Washington featuring "The Commandant's Own," The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, The United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, and the Official Color Guard of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Keenan Zelazoski

Maj. Megan McClung

Maj. Megan McClung

Photo by Marine Corps Public Affairs

Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego won The San Diego Team Trophy at the 2015 Western Division Matches at Camp Pendleton on March 6. The trophy is referred to as "The Bear" and is one of the oldest active trophies competed for in the Marine Corps, it is awarded to the rifle team that scores the most overall points and comes from a unit whose strength is in excess of 600 personnel.

Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego won The San Diego Team Trophy at the 2015 Western Division Matches at Camp Pendleton on March 6. The trophy is referred to as "The Bear" and is one of the oldest active trophies competed for in the Marine Corps, it is awarded to the rifle team that scores the most overall points and comes from a unit whose strength is in excess of 600 personnel.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin Farmer

The Wounded Warrior Regiment celebrated the start of the 2015 Marine Corps Trials with its opening ceremony at Paige Fieldhouse, March 5. The Marine Corps Trials were established to promote the health and wellness of wounded, ill, and injured Marines and Sailors. The 267 athletes participating will compete in eight different sports including archery, shooting, swimming, cycling, track and field, wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball.

The Wounded Warrior Regiment celebrated the start of the 2015 Marine Corps Trials with its opening ceremony at Paige Fieldhouse, March 5. The Marine Corps Trials were established to promote the health and wellness of wounded, ill, and injured Marines and Sailors. The 267 athletes participating will compete in eight different sports including archery, shooting, swimming, cycling, track and field, wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia Sorenson

Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego won The San Diego Team Trophy at the 2015 Western Division Matches at Camp Pendleton on March 6. The trophy is referred to as "The Bear" and is one of the oldest active trophies competed for in the Marine Corps, it is awarded to the rifle team that scores the most overall points and comes from a unit whose strength is in excess of 600 personnel.

Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego won The San Diego Team Trophy at the 2015 Western Division Matches at Camp Pendleton on March 6. The trophy is referred to as "The Bear" and is one of the oldest active trophies competed for in the Marine Corps, it is awarded to the rifle team that scores the most overall points and comes from a unit whose strength is in excess of 600 personnel.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin Farmer

The Wounded Warrior Regiment celebrated the start of the 2015 Marine Corps Trials with its opening ceremony at Paige Fieldhouse, March 5. The Marine Corps Trials were established to promote the health and wellness of wounded, ill, and injured Marines and Sailors. The 267 athletes participating will compete in eight different sports including archery, shooting, swimming, cycling, track and field, wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball.

The Wounded Warrior Regiment celebrated the start of the 2015 Marine Corps Trials with its opening ceremony at Paige Fieldhouse, March 5. The Marine Corps Trials were established to promote the health and wellness of wounded, ill, and injured Marines and Sailors. The 267 athletes participating will compete in eight different sports including archery, shooting, swimming, cycling, track and field, wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Maj. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, Commanding General, 1st Marine Division, shakes hands with World War II veterans during the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima Commemoration held by Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Installations - West, at the Pacific Views Events Center here, March 7.The event began with a march of the colors, an invocation, and a welcome aboard and guest of honor address. It culminated in a historical reenactment of the flag raising at Mount Suribachi by the Marine Corps Historical Company.

Maj. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, Commanding General, 1st Marine Division, shakes hands with World War II veterans during the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima Commemoration held by Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Installations - West, at the Pacific Views Events Center here, March 7.The event began with a march of the colors, an invocation, and a welcome aboard and guest of honor address. It culminated in a historical reenactment of the flag raising at Mount Suribachi by the Marine Corps Historical Company.

Photo by Sgt. Derrick K. Irions

The Wounded Warrior Regiment celebrated the start of the 2015 Marine Corps Trials with its opening ceremony at Paige Fieldhouse, March 5. The Marine Corps Trials were established to promote the health and wellness of wounded, ill, and injured Marines and Sailors. The 267 athletes participating will compete in eight different sports including archery, shooting, swimming, cycling, track and field, wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball.

The Wounded Warrior Regiment celebrated the start of the 2015 Marine Corps Trials with its opening ceremony at Paige Fieldhouse, March 5. The Marine Corps Trials were established to promote the health and wellness of wounded, ill, and injured Marines and Sailors. The 267 athletes participating will compete in eight different sports including archery, shooting, swimming, cycling, track and field, wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

The Wounded Warrior Regiment celebrated the start of the 2015 Marine Corps Trials with its opening ceremony at Paige Fieldhouse, March 5. The Marine Corps Trials were established to promote the health and wellness of wounded, ill, and injured Marines and Sailors. The 267 athletes participating will compete in eight different sports including archery, shooting, swimming, cycling, track and field, wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball.

The Wounded Warrior Regiment celebrated the start of the 2015 Marine Corps Trials with its opening ceremony at Paige Fieldhouse, March 5. The Marine Corps Trials were established to promote the health and wellness of wounded, ill, and injured Marines and Sailors. The 267 athletes participating will compete in eight different sports including archery, shooting, swimming, cycling, track and field, wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

The Wounded Warrior Regiment celebrated the start of the 2015 Marine Corps Trials with its opening ceremony at Paige Fieldhouse, March 5. The Marine Corps Trials were established to promote the health and wellness of wounded, ill, and injured Marines and Sailors. The 267 athletes participating will compete in eight different sports including archery, shooting, swimming, cycling, track and field, wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball.

The Wounded Warrior Regiment celebrated the start of the 2015 Marine Corps Trials with its opening ceremony at Paige Fieldhouse, March 5. The Marine Corps Trials were established to promote the health and wellness of wounded, ill, and injured Marines and Sailors. The 267 athletes participating will compete in eight different sports including archery, shooting, swimming, cycling, track and field, wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

The Wounded Warrior Regiment celebrated the start of the 2015 Marine Corps Trials with its opening ceremony at Paige Fieldhouse, March 5. The Marine Corps Trials were established to promote the health and wellness of wounded, ill, and injured Marines and Sailors. The 267 athletes participating will compete in eight different sports including archery, shooting, swimming, cycling, track and field, wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball.

The Wounded Warrior Regiment celebrated the start of the 2015 Marine Corps Trials with its opening ceremony at Paige Fieldhouse, March 5. The Marine Corps Trials were established to promote the health and wellness of wounded, ill, and injured Marines and Sailors. The 267 athletes participating will compete in eight different sports including archery, shooting, swimming, cycling, track and field, wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson

Service members and spouses sit in a Lifestyle, Insights, Networking, Knowledge & Skills class at Camp Pendleton on Feb. 26.

L.I.N.K.S. is a Marine Corps Community Services program designed to enhance the readiness of Marine Corps families by providing resources that can help enhance their education and personal growth.

Service members and spouses sit in a Lifestyle, Insights, Networking, Knowledge & Skills class at Camp Pendleton on Feb. 26. L.I.N.K.S. is a Marine Corps Community Services program designed to enhance the readiness of Marine Corps families by providing resources that can help enhance their education and personal growth.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin G. Farmer

Marines compete in the Western Division Matches that are being held at Wilcox Range in the 33-area of Camp Pendleton from Feb. 25 to March 3. Marines will learn how to enhance their marksmanship proficiency within the Marine Corps by refining precision marksmanship skills through advanced marksmanship training and competition.

Marines compete in the Western Division Matches that are being held at Wilcox Range in the 33-area of Camp Pendleton from Feb. 25 to March 3. Marines will learn how to enhance their marksmanship proficiency within the Marine Corps by refining precision marksmanship skills through advanced marksmanship training and competition.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin Farmer

Marines compete in the Western Division Matches that are being held at Wilcox Range in the 33-area of Camp Pendleton from Feb. 25 to March 3. Marines will learn how to enhance their marksmanship proficiency within the Marine Corps by refining precision marksmanship skills through advanced marksmanship training and competition.

Marines compete in the Western Division Matches that are being held at Wilcox Range in the 33-area of Camp Pendleton from Feb. 25 to March 3. Marines will learn how to enhance their marksmanship proficiency within the Marine Corps by refining precision marksmanship skills through advanced marksmanship training and competition.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin Farmer

Marines compete in the Western Division Matches that are being held at Wilcox Range in the 33-area of Camp Pendleton from Feb. 25 to March 3. Marines will learn how to enhance their marksmanship proficiency within the Marine Corps by refining precision marksmanship skills through advanced marksmanship training and competition.

Marines compete in the Western Division Matches that are being held at Wilcox Range in the 33-area of Camp Pendleton from Feb. 25 to March 3. Marines will learn how to enhance their marksmanship proficiency within the Marine Corps by refining precision marksmanship skills through advanced marksmanship training and competition.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin Farmer

Marines compete in the Western Division Matches that are being held at Wilcox Range in the 33-area of Camp Pendleton from Feb. 25 to March 3. Marines will learn how to enhance their marksmanship proficiency within the Marine Corps by refining precision marksmanship skills through advanced marksmanship training and competition.

Marines compete in the Western Division Matches that are being held at Wilcox Range in the 33-area of Camp Pendleton from Feb. 25 to March 3. Marines will learn how to enhance their marksmanship proficiency within the Marine Corps by refining precision marksmanship skills through advanced marksmanship training and competition.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin Farmer

Marines compete in the Western Division Matches that are being held at Wilcox Range in the 33-area of Camp Pendleton from Feb. 25 to March 3. Marines will learn how to enhance their marksmanship proficiency within the Marine Corps by refining precision marksmanship skills through advanced marksmanship training and competition.

Marines compete in the Western Division Matches that are being held at Wilcox Range in the 33-area of Camp Pendleton from Feb. 25 to March 3. Marines will learn how to enhance their marksmanship proficiency within the Marine Corps by refining precision marksmanship skills through advanced marksmanship training and competition.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin Farmer

Marines compete in the Western Division Matches that are being held at Wilcox Range in the 33-area of Camp Pendleton from Feb. 25 to March 3. Marines will learn how to enhance their marksmanship proficiency within the Marine Corps by refining precision marksmanship skills through advanced marksmanship training and competition.

Marines compete in the Western Division Matches that are being held at Wilcox Range in the 33-area of Camp Pendleton from Feb. 25 to March 3. Marines will learn how to enhance their marksmanship proficiency within the Marine Corps by refining precision marksmanship skills through advanced marksmanship training and competition.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin Farmer

Marines compete in the Western Division Matches that are being held at Wilcox Range in the 33-area of Camp Pendleton from Feb. 25 to March 3. Marines will learn how to enhance their marksmanship proficiency within the Marine Corps by refining precision marksmanship skills through advanced marksmanship training and competition.

Marines compete in the Western Division Matches that are being held at Wilcox Range in the 33-area of Camp Pendleton from Feb. 25 to March 3. Marines will learn how to enhance their marksmanship proficiency within the Marine Corps by refining precision marksmanship skills through advanced marksmanship training and competition.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin Farmer

Marines compete in the Western Division Matches that are being held at Wilcox Range in the 33-area of Camp Pendleton from Feb. 25 to March 3. Marines will learn how to enhance their marksmanship proficiency within the Marine Corps by refining precision marksmanship skills through advanced marksmanship training and competition.

Marines compete in the Western Division Matches that are being held at Wilcox Range in the 33-area of Camp Pendleton from Feb. 25 to March 3. Marines will learn how to enhance their marksmanship proficiency within the Marine Corps by refining precision marksmanship skills through advanced marksmanship training and competition.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin Farmer