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U.S. Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), ensure weapons are securely fastened to the side of parachute packs as they prepare for inspections during the Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard the USS Boxer, at sea, Oct. 29, 2015. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Marines and their Navy counter parts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/RELEASED)

U.S. Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), ensure weapons are securely fastened to the side of parachute packs as they prepare for inspections during the Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard the USS Boxer, at sea, Oct. 29, 2015. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Marines and their Navy counter parts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/RELEASED)

Photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl

U.S. Marine Sgt. Wesley Furgeson with the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), receives help properly securing his equipment and parachute pack as his team prepares for inspection during the Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard the USS Boxer, at sea, Oct. 29, 2015. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Marines and their Navy counter parts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/RELEASED)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Wesley Furgeson with the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), receives help properly securing his equipment and parachute pack as his team prepares for inspection during the Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard the USS Boxer, at sea, Oct. 29, 2015. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Marines and their Navy counter parts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/RELEASED)

Photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, the air combat element of the 13th Marines Expeditionary Unit, bought pink unit patches to raise money for breast cancer research during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One dollar from every patch sold was donated.

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, the air combat element of the 13th Marines Expeditionary Unit, bought pink unit patches to raise money for breast cancer research during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One dollar from every patch sold was donated.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Terika King

U.S. Marine Cpl. David Stephens with the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fastens his parachute pack before inspections during the Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard the USS Boxer, at sea, Oct. 29, 2015. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Marines and their Navy counter parts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/RELEASED)

U.S. Marine Cpl. David Stephens with the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fastens his parachute pack before inspections during the Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard the USS Boxer, at sea, Oct. 29, 2015. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Marines and their Navy counter parts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/RELEASED)

Photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl

U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), get parachute packs inspected during the Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard the USS Boxer, at sea, Oct. 29, 2015. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Marines and their Navy counter parts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/RELEASED)

U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), get parachute packs inspected during the Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard the USS Boxer, at sea, Oct. 29, 2015. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Marines and their Navy counter parts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/RELEASED)

Photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl

U.S. Marine Cpl. Tyler O'Reilly with the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), performs operational checks of his parachute devices as his team conducts gear inspections during the Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard the USS Boxer, at sea, Oct. 29, 2015. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Marines and their Navy counter parts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/RELEASED)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Tyler O'Reilly with the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), performs operational checks of his parachute devices as his team conducts gear inspections during the Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard the USS Boxer, at sea, Oct. 29, 2015. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Marines and their Navy counter parts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/RELEASED)

Photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl

U.S. Marine Cpl. Ryan Breidenback with the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), checks his communication devices during the Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard the USS Boxer, at sea, Oct. 29, 2015. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Marines and their Navy counter parts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/RELEASED)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Ryan Breidenback with the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), checks his communication devices during the Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard the USS Boxer, at sea, Oct. 29, 2015. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Marines and their Navy counter parts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/RELEASED)

Photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl

U.S. Marine Cpl. Tyler O'Reilly with the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), checks his communication devices during the Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard the USS Boxer, at sea, Oct. 29, 2015. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Marines and their Navy counter parts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/RELEASED)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Tyler O'Reilly with the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), checks his communication devices during the Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard the USS Boxer, at sea, Oct. 29, 2015. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Marines and their Navy counter parts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/RELEASED)

Photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl

U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), wait with parachute packs on as they prepare to conduct gear inspections during the Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard the USS Boxer, at sea, Oct. 29, 2015. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Marines and their Navy counter parts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/RELEASED)

U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), wait with parachute packs on as they prepare to conduct gear inspections during the Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard the USS Boxer, at sea, Oct. 29, 2015. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Marines and their Navy counter parts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl/RELEASED)

Photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl

Lance Cpl. Donald Couch, an infantryman with Company "A," 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Battalion Landing Team 2/1, the ground combat element for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, kneels before firing on targets during marksmanship sustainment aboard the USS Boxer during Composite Training Unit Exercise, Oct. 24, 2015. The Marines were coached by seniors as they practice firing from combat shooting positions in pairs as part of a training package designed to refine their shooting mechanics and develop marksmanship skills. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Marines and their Navy counter parts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers/ RELEASED)

Lance Cpl. Donald Couch, an infantryman with Company "A," 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Battalion Landing Team 2/1, the ground combat element for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, kneels before firing on targets during marksmanship sustainment aboard the USS Boxer during Composite Training Unit Exercise, Oct. 24, 2015. The Marines were coached by seniors as they practice firing from combat shooting positions in pairs as part of a training package designed to refine their shooting mechanics and develop marksmanship skills. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Marines and their Navy counter parts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers/ RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Paris Capers

Lance Cpl. Daniel Ebrahim, an infantryman with Company "A," 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Battalion Landing Team 2/1, the ground combat element for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires on targets from the kneeling position during marksmanship sustainment aboard the USS Boxer during Composite Training Unit Exercise, Oct. 24, 2015. The Marines were coached by seniors as they practice firing from combat shooting positions in pairs as part of a training package designed to refine their shooting mechanics and develop marksmanship skills. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Marines and their Navy counter parts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers/ RELEASED)

Lance Cpl. Daniel Ebrahim, an infantryman with Company "A," 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Battalion Landing Team 2/1, the ground combat element for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires on targets from the kneeling position during marksmanship sustainment aboard the USS Boxer during Composite Training Unit Exercise, Oct. 24, 2015. The Marines were coached by seniors as they practice firing from combat shooting positions in pairs as part of a training package designed to refine their shooting mechanics and develop marksmanship skills. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Marines and their Navy counter parts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers/ RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Paris Capers

Lance Cpl. Christian Chavez, an infantryman with Company "A," 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Battalion Landing Team 2/1, the ground combat element for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires on targets from the kneeling position during marksmanship sustainment aboard the USS Boxer during Composite Training Unit Exercise, Oct. 24, 2015. The Marines were coached by seniors as they practice firing from combat shooting positions in pairs as part of a training package designed to refine their shooting mechanics and develop marksmanship skills. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Marines and their Navy counter parts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers/ RELEASED)

Lance Cpl. Christian Chavez, an infantryman with Company "A," 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Battalion Landing Team 2/1, the ground combat element for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires on targets from the kneeling position during marksmanship sustainment aboard the USS Boxer during Composite Training Unit Exercise, Oct. 24, 2015. The Marines were coached by seniors as they practice firing from combat shooting positions in pairs as part of a training package designed to refine their shooting mechanics and develop marksmanship skills. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Marines and their Navy counter parts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers/ RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Paris Capers

Gunnery Sgt. Andrew Wedde, an assaultman with Company "A," 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Battalion Landing Team 2/1, the ground combat element for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, explains a good combat shooting position to Marines preparing to perform a course of fire during marksmanship sustainment aboard the USS Boxer during Composite Training Unit Exercise, Oct. 24, 2015. The Marines were coached by seniors as they practice firing from combat shooting positions in pairs as part of a training package designed to refine their shooting mechanics and develop marksmanship skills. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Marines and their Navy counter parts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers/ RELEASED)

Gunnery Sgt. Andrew Wedde, an assaultman with Company "A," 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Battalion Landing Team 2/1, the ground combat element for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, explains a good combat shooting position to Marines preparing to perform a course of fire during marksmanship sustainment aboard the USS Boxer during Composite Training Unit Exercise, Oct. 24, 2015. The Marines were coached by seniors as they practice firing from combat shooting positions in pairs as part of a training package designed to refine their shooting mechanics and develop marksmanship skills. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Marines and their Navy counter parts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers/ RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Paris Capers

An infantryman with Assault Amphibian Vehicle Platoon, Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2/1, the ground combat element for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires from behind cover as an Assault Amphibian Vehicle moves into position to provide supporting fire during amphibious assault training as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise, Oct. 23, 2015. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Navy-Marine Corps team.

An infantryman with Assault Amphibian Vehicle Platoon, Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2/1, the ground combat element for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires from behind cover as an Assault Amphibian Vehicle moves into position to provide supporting fire during amphibious assault training as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise, Oct. 23, 2015. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Navy-Marine Corps team.

Photo by Sgt. Paris Capers

Lance Cpl. Samuel Eversole, an infantryman with Assault Amphibian Vehicle Platoon, Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2/1, the ground combat element for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lifts a simulated casualty to carry him to safety during an amphibious assault as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise, Oct. 23, 2015. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Navy-Marine Corps team.

Lance Cpl. Samuel Eversole, an infantryman with Assault Amphibian Vehicle Platoon, Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2/1, the ground combat element for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lifts a simulated casualty to carry him to safety during an amphibious assault as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise, Oct. 23, 2015. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Navy-Marine Corps team.

Photo by Sgt. Paris Capers

Lance Cpl. Samuel Eversole, an infantryman with Assault Amphibian Vehicle Platoon, Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2/1, the ground combat element for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lifts a simulated casualty to carry him to safety during an amphibious assault as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise, Oct. 23, 2015. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Navy-Marine Corps team.

Lance Cpl. Samuel Eversole, an infantryman with Assault Amphibian Vehicle Platoon, Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2/1, the ground combat element for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lifts a simulated casualty to carry him to safety during an amphibious assault as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise, Oct. 23, 2015. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Navy-Marine Corps team.

Photo by Sgt. Paris Capers

Lance Cpl. Micah Willis, an infantryman with Assault Amphibian Vehicle Platoon, Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2/1, the ground combat element for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides rear security from an over watch position during an amphibious assault as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise, Oct. 23, 2015. COMPTUEX provides the ARG/MEU the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Navy-Marine Corps team.

Lance Cpl. Micah Willis, an infantryman with Assault Amphibian Vehicle Platoon, Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2/1, the ground combat element for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides rear security from an over watch position during an amphibious assault as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise, Oct. 23, 2015. COMPTUEX provides the ARG/MEU the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Navy-Marine Corps team.

Photo by Sgt. Paris Capers

A Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, the logistics combat element for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, checks passports and identification at the orientation station of the evacuee collection center during non-combatant evacuation operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California as part of as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise, Oct. 23, 2015. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Navy-Marine Corps team.

A Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, the logistics combat element for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, checks passports and identification at the orientation station of the evacuee collection center during non-combatant evacuation operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California as part of as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise, Oct. 23, 2015. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Navy-Marine Corps team.

Photo by Sgt. Paris Capers

Cpl. Christopher Ovid, a bulk fuel specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, the logistics combat element for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, checks a man for contraband and weapons at the search station of the evacuee collection center during non-combatant evacuation operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise, Oct. 23, 2015. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Navy-Marine Corps team.

Cpl. Christopher Ovid, a bulk fuel specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, the logistics combat element for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, checks a man for contraband and weapons at the search station of the evacuee collection center during non-combatant evacuation operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise, Oct. 23, 2015. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Navy-Marine Corps team.

Photo by Sgt. Paris Capers

Lance Cpl. Erika Davidson, a motor transport operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, the logistics combat element for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, directs a man to the next station of the evacuee collection center after scanning for weapons during a non-combatant evacuation operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise, Oct. 23, 2015. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Navy-Marine Corps team.

Lance Cpl. Erika Davidson, a motor transport operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, the logistics combat element for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, directs a man to the next station of the evacuee collection center after scanning for weapons during a non-combatant evacuation operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise, Oct. 23, 2015. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Navy-Marine Corps team.

Photo by Sgt. Paris Capers

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