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MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. – U.S. Air Force Maj. Robert Riggs, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command air mobility liaison officer (AMLO), prepares for his mission on the flight deck of a C-17 aircraft at MCAS Cherry Point. As MARSOC’s AMLO, Riggs provides a critical link of communication between the airlift and ground forces in the area of operations. He facilitates the timely flow of critical information between the air mobility network and MARSOC units into sensitive, forward-deployed environments around the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Salvador Moreno, released) - MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. – U.S. Air Force Maj. Robert Riggs, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command air mobility liaison officer (AMLO), prepares for his mission on the flight deck of a C-17 aircraft at MCAS Cherry Point. As MARSOC’s AMLO, Riggs provides a critical link of communication between the airlift and ground forces in the area of operations. He facilitates the timely flow of critical information between the air mobility network and MARSOC units into sensitive, forward-deployed environments around the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Salvador Moreno, released)

Lt. Col. William L. Lombardo assumes command of 2d Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, from Lt. Col. Craig A. Wolfenbarger during a change of command ceremony aboard Courthouse Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 20, 2017. The exchange of the organizational colors symbolizes Wolfenbarger relinquishing his responsibilities as commanding officer of the battalion to Lombardo. Lombardo assumes command after serving with MARSOC Headquarters, G-7 Training and Education Branch. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Salvador R. Moreno) - Lt. Col. William L. Lombardo assumes command of 2d Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, from Lt. Col. Craig A. Wolfenbarger during a change of command ceremony aboard Courthouse Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 20, 2017. The exchange of the organizational colors symbolizes Wolfenbarger relinquishing his responsibilities as commanding officer of the battalion to Lombardo. Lombardo assumes command after serving with MARSOC Headquarters, G-7 Training and Education Branch. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Salvador R. Moreno)

Brig. Gen. Mohammed Benlouali, operations commander for Morocco’s Southern Zone, speaks to the lead exercise instructor from a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command (MARSOC) team at the opening ceremony for Exercise Flintlock 2017 Feb. 27, 2017. This year marks the tenth iteration of the special operations forces exercise, which focuses on building partner capacity and enhancing interoperability between 24 African and Western partners training in seven partner nations. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Scott A. Achtemeier/ /RELEASED) - Brig. Gen. Mohammed Benlouali, operations commander for Morocco’s Southern Zone, speaks to the lead exercise instructor from a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command (MARSOC) team at the opening ceremony for Exercise Flintlock 2017 Feb. 27, 2017. This year marks the tenth iteration of the special operations forces exercise, which focuses on building partner capacity and enhancing interoperability between 24 African and Western partners training in seven partner nations. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Scott A. Achtemeier/ /RELEASED)

Marines with Marine Special Operations Company Charlie, 1st Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, process intelligence and set up a visual tele-communication feed after a simulated direct-action night raid during a company level exercise along the state line between Arizona and California, Oct. 20, 2015. Special operations are conducted in hostile, denied or politically sensitive environments, requiring heavy emphasis on combat support capabilities, modes of employment, and dependence on operational intelligence and indigenous assets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Steven Fox, released) - Marines with Marine Special Operations Company Charlie, 1st Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, process intelligence and set up a visual tele-communication feed after a simulated direct-action night raid during a company level exercise along the state line between Arizona and California, Oct. 20, 2015. Special operations are conducted in hostile, denied or politically sensitive environments, requiring heavy emphasis on combat support capabilities, modes of employment, and dependence on operational intelligence and indigenous assets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Steven Fox, released)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – (Right to left) Major Gen. Joseph L. Osterman passes the Marine Corps colors to Maj. Gen. Carl E. Mundy III during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 26, 2016. The passing of the flag symbolizes Osterman relinquishing his responsibilities as the commanding general of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command to Mundy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan C. Mains/ Released) - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – (Right to left) Major Gen. Joseph L. Osterman passes the Marine Corps colors to Maj. Gen. Carl E. Mundy III during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 26, 2016. The passing of the flag symbolizes Osterman relinquishing his responsibilities as the commanding general of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command to Mundy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan C. Mains/ Released)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Major Gen. Carl E. Mundy III and U.S. Army Capt. Emily R. Bingham pose for a photo during an award ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 29, 2016. Bingham received the 2016 U.S. Army Veterinary Corps Veterinary Services Officer Exceptional Service Award for serving as the MARSOC force veterinarian. This is the third MARSOC veterinarian in a row to receive this award. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan C. Mains/ Released) - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Major Gen. Carl E. Mundy III and U.S. Army Capt. Emily R. Bingham pose for a photo during an award ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 29, 2016. Bingham received the 2016 U.S. Army Veterinary Corps Veterinary Services Officer Exceptional Service Award for serving as the MARSOC force veterinarian. This is the third MARSOC veterinarian in a row to receive this award. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan C. Mains/ Released)

Marines Raiders from Company F, 2d Marine Raider Battalion, led a simulated partner nation force on ground combat patrolling tactics, techniques and procedures during a Company Collective Exercise in Fort Jackson, S.C., Feb. 28, 2016. - Marines Raiders from Company F, 2d Marine Raider Battalion, led a simulated partner nation force on ground combat patrolling tactics, techniques and procedures during a Company Collective Exercise in Fort Jackson, S.C., Feb. 28, 2016.

The local community lined the streets and cheered on the ruckers as they finished the Marine Raider Memorial March outside the Stone Bay main gate, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 21, 2016. The Marine Raider Memorial March was designed to honor the seven Marine Raiders who died on March 10th, 2015 and their families, as well as bring awareness to their sacrifice. The ruckers were made up of both active duty and former Raiders, family members, and close friends. Following the conclusion of the March there was a short ceremony to honor the fallen. - The local community lined the streets and cheered on the ruckers as they finished the Marine Raider Memorial March outside the Stone Bay main gate, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 21, 2016. The Marine Raider Memorial March was designed to honor the seven Marine Raiders who died on March 10th, 2015 and their families, as well as bring awareness to their sacrifice. The ruckers were made up of both active duty and former Raiders, family members, and close friends. Following the conclusion of the March there was a short ceremony to honor the fallen.

Master Sergeant Eden M. Pearl was deployed with Fox Company, 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, to Herat Province, Afghanistan in 2009. - Master Sergeant Eden M. Pearl was deployed with Fox Company, 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, to Herat Province, Afghanistan in 2009.

Major Gen. Joseph L. Osterman, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, presents Petty Officer 2nd Class Alejandro Salabarria, a corpsman with Marine Special Operations Company F, 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, the Silver Star Medal during a ceremony at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 5, 2016. Salabarria was awarded for his actions in Afghanistan Sept.15, 2014. - Major Gen. Joseph L. Osterman, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, presents Petty Officer 2nd Class Alejandro Salabarria, a corpsman with Marine Special Operations Company F, 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, the Silver Star Medal during a ceremony at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 5, 2016. Salabarria was awarded for his actions in Afghanistan Sept.15, 2014.