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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.

Photo by Sgt Donovan Lee

Marines Raiders from Company F, 2d Marine Raider Battalion, led a simulated partner nation force on a night raid 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 a night raid during a Company Collective Exercise in Fort Jackson, S.C., Feb. 28, 2016.

Photo by Sgt Donovan Lee

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.

Photo by Sgt Donovan Lee

A Marine Raider with Marine Raider Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command (MARSOC), conducted his re-enlistment ceremony while submerged underwater with his fellow Marine Raiders and re-enlistment officer at the MARSOC dive tank, aboard Stone Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 31, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Scott A. Achtemeier / Released)

A Marine Raider with Marine Raider Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command (MARSOC), conducted his re-enlistment ceremony while submerged underwater with his fellow Marine Raiders and re-enlistment officer at the MARSOC dive tank, aboard Stone Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 31, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Scott A. Achtemeier / Released)

Photo by Sgt Scott A Achtemeier

A Marine Raider with Marine Raider Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command (MARSOC) recites the oath of enlistment during his re-enlistment ceremony, while submerged underwater at the MARSOC dive tank, aboard Stone Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 31, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Scott A. Achtemeier / Released)

A Marine Raider with Marine Raider Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command (MARSOC) recites the oath of enlistment during his re-enlistment ceremony, while submerged underwater at the MARSOC dive tank, aboard Stone Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 31, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Scott A. Achtemeier / Released)

Photo by Sgt Scott A Achtemeier

A Marine Raider with Marine Raider Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command (MARSOC) conducts his re-enlistment ceremony while submerged underwater at the MARSOC dive tank, aboard Stone Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 31, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Scott A. Achtemeier / Released)

A Marine Raider with Marine Raider Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command (MARSOC) conducts his re-enlistment ceremony while submerged underwater at the MARSOC dive tank, aboard Stone Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 31, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Scott A. Achtemeier / Released)

Photo by Sgt Scott A Achtemeier

Lieutenant Col. Craig Wolfenbarger, commanding officer of 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, spoke at the conclusion of the Marine Raider Memorial March after he was presented the paddle that was recovered from the wreckage. 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. There was a short ceremony to honor the fallen at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 21, 2016.

Lieutenant Col. Craig Wolfenbarger, commanding officer of 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, spoke at the conclusion of the Marine Raider Memorial March after he was presented the paddle that was recovered from the wreckage. 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. There was a short ceremony to honor the fallen at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 21, 2016.

Photo by Sgt. Donovan Lee

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.

Photo by Sgt. Donovan Lee

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.

Photo by Sgt. Donovan Lee

Staff Sgt. Nathan Harris, an instructor at Marine Special Operations School, spoke at the conclusion of the Marine Raider Memorial March. 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. There was a short ceremony to honor the fallen at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 21, 2016.

Staff Sgt. Nathan Harris, an instructor at Marine Special Operations School, spoke at the conclusion of the Marine Raider Memorial March. 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. There was a short ceremony to honor the fallen at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 21, 2016.

Photo by Sgt. Donovan Lee

The Marine Raider Memorial March closing ceremony concluded with a “25 and 5” push up event at Stone Bay 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 Marine Raider Memorial March closing ceremony concluded with a “25 and 5” push up event at Stone Bay 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.

Photo by Sgt. Donovan Lee

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller views the different capabilities of the all-terrain vehicle critical skills operators with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command (MARSOC) use, at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 17, 2016.

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller views the different capabilities of the all-terrain vehicle critical skills operators with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command (MARSOC) use, at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 17, 2016.

Photo by Sgt. Lia Gamero

A Marine with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command (MARSOC), briefs Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller on one of the many capabilites critical skills operators have available for them for reviewing data for upcoming missions, during his visit at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 17, 2016.

A Marine with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command (MARSOC), briefs Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller on one of the many capabilites critical skills operators have available for them for reviewing data for upcoming missions, during his visit at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 17, 2016.

Photo by Sgt. Lia Gamero

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller speaks with Marine Raiders during a town hall meeting at the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command (MARSOC) headquarters at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 17, 2016. During the town hall, Neller reinforced his area of effort in shaping the Marine Corps to operate as part of the Joint Force, to include leveraging and enabling the interoperability between the Marine Air Ground Task Force and Special Operations Forces (SOF), in order to develop and sustain a fully integrated and ready Navy and Marine Corps team.

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller speaks with Marine Raiders during a town hall meeting at the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command (MARSOC) headquarters at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 17, 2016. During the town hall, Neller reinforced his area of effort in shaping the Marine Corps to operate as part of the Joint Force, to include leveraging and enabling the interoperability between the Marine Air Ground Task Force and Special Operations Forces (SOF), in order to develop and sustain a fully integrated and ready Navy and Marine Corps team.

Photo by Sgt. Lia Gamero

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller greets a critical skills operator with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command (MARSOC), during his visit at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 17, 2016. The CSO briefed the Commandant on the various weapons systems and protective equipment used by MARSOC Marines during training and missions.

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller greets a critical skills operator with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command (MARSOC), during his visit at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 17, 2016. The CSO briefed the Commandant on the various weapons systems and protective equipment used by MARSOC Marines during training and missions.

Photo by Sgt. Lia Gamero

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller prepares to ride in a MRZR 4, a light tactical all-terrain vehicle, during his visit to U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command (MARSOC), at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 17, 2016.

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller prepares to ride in a MRZR 4, a light tactical all-terrain vehicle, during his visit to U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command (MARSOC), at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 17, 2016.

Photo by Sgt. Lia Gamero

Participants of the Marine Raider Memorial March begin their 770-mile ruck-march in honor of our seven Marine Raiders who died March 10, 2015.

Participants of the Marine Raider Memorial March begin their 770-mile ruck-march in honor of our seven Marine Raiders who died March 10, 2015.

Photo by Sgt Donovan Lee

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.

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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.

Photo by Sgt. Lia Gamero

Petty Officer 2nd Class Alejandro Salabarria, a corpsman with Marine Special Operations Company F, 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, received the Silver Star Medal at Stone Bay aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Feb. 5, 2016. Salabarria was awarded for his actions in Afghanistan Sept. 15, 2014.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Alejandro Salabarria, a corpsman with Marine Special Operations Company F, 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, received the Silver Star Medal at Stone Bay aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Feb. 5, 2016. Salabarria was awarded for his actions in Afghanistan Sept. 15, 2014.

Photo by Sgt. Scott Achtemeier