Preparing U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command Critical Skills Operator candidates for the mental, physical, and leadership challenges of Assessment and Selection is the principal goal of the newly-implemented Assessment and Selection Preparation and Orientation Course (ASPOC). The first ASPOC class began Sept. 15. - Preparing U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command Critical Skills Operator candidates for the mental, physical, and leadership challenges of Assessment and Selection is the principal goal of the newly-implemented Assessment and Selection Preparation and Orientation Course (ASPOC). The first ASPOC class began Sept. 15.

Marines, Sailors and civilians at Gunnery Sgt. Robert Gilbert II’s memorial service fill the pews of the Protestant Chapel. Robert Jr. died March 16 of wounds sustained during combat operations in Afghanistan. - Marines, Sailors and civilians at Gunnery Sgt. Robert Gilbert II’s memorial service fill the pews of the Protestant Chapel. Robert Jr. died March 16 of wounds sustained during combat operations in Afghanistan.