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Col. Dan R. Masur Jr. (right) transfers the colors of Marine Special Operations Regiment to Col. Edward M. Jeffries Jr. during a change of command ceremony at the MARSOC headquarters building on May 27. The MSOR provides tailored military combat-skills training and advisor support for identified foreign forces in order to enhance their tactical capabilities and to prepare the environment as directed by USSOCOM as well as the capability to form the nucleus of a Joint Special Operations Task Force. Masur’s next assignment will be as the MARSOC assistant chief of staff, G-3. - Col. Dan R. Masur Jr. (right) transfers the colors of Marine Special Operations Regiment to Col. Edward M. Jeffries Jr. during a change of command ceremony at the MARSOC headquarters building on May 27. The MSOR provides tailored military combat-skills training and advisor support for identified foreign forces in order to enhance their tactical capabilities and to prepare the environment as directed by USSOCOM as well as the capability to form the nucleus of a Joint Special Operations Task Force. Masur’s next assignment will be as the MARSOC assistant chief of staff, G-3.

Lt. Col. Nicholas P. Vavich, the commanding officer of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command’s Marine Special Operations Intelligence Battalion (MIB), salutes the colors during a ceremony, which officially activated the battalion May 18, at the MARSOC headquarters building. The battalion will train and provide intelligence to Marine special operations missions worldwide. - Lt. Col. Nicholas P. Vavich, the commanding officer of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command’s Marine Special Operations Intelligence Battalion (MIB), salutes the colors during a ceremony, which officially activated the battalion May 18, at the MARSOC headquarters building. The battalion will train and provide intelligence to Marine special operations missions worldwide.

Lt. Col. Nicolas Vavich (right) transfers the colors of Marine Special Operations Intelligence Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command to Lt. Col. Vernon Williams during a change of command ceremony at the MARSOC headquarters building here, May 21. - Lt. Col. Nicolas Vavich (right) transfers the colors of Marine Special Operations Intelligence Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command to Lt. Col. Vernon Williams during a change of command ceremony at the MARSOC headquarters building here, May 21.

Afghan National Police Officers stand on line while recieving a daily brief at the Afghan National Police Headquarters in Muqor, Badghis Province, Afghanistan, April 11, 2010. Due to increased efforts by ANSF and Coalition Forces from Task Force Professional, 82nd Airborne Division, the level of security withing Muqor District has significantly improved over the last 6 months. - Afghan National Police Officers stand on line while recieving a daily brief at the Afghan National Police Headquarters in Muqor, Badghis Province, Afghanistan, April 11, 2010. Due to increased efforts by ANSF and Coalition Forces from Task Force Professional, 82nd Airborne Division, the level of security withing Muqor District has significantly improved over the last 6 months.

A Marine Special Operations Support Group Marine fires an M-4 carbine during a shooting package as a part of the Special Operations Training Course on Stone Bay, N.C. The 21 Marines attending the course were put through the paces of enhancing their proficiency with the M9 9mm service pistol and the M-4 carbine. This course is designed to equip and enhance the Marine’s combat skills upon joining MSOSG and in preparation for future deployments. - A Marine Special Operations Support Group Marine fires an M-4 carbine during a shooting package as a part of the Special Operations Training Course on Stone Bay, N.C. The 21 Marines attending the course were put through the paces of enhancing their proficiency with the M9 9mm service pistol and the M-4 carbine. This course is designed to equip and enhance the Marine’s combat skills upon joining MSOSG and in preparation for future deployments.

The U.S. Special Operations Command’s Care Coalition, established in 2005, serves as a model advocacy program for all wounded, ill, or injured special operations warriors and their families. - The U.S. Special Operations Command’s Care Coalition, established in 2005, serves as a model advocacy program for all wounded, ill, or injured special operations warriors and their families.