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Marines Raiders and their families shared a meal before suicide awareness training at Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 22, 2015.

Marines Raiders and their families shared a meal before suicide awareness training at Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 22, 2015.

Photo by Sgt Donovan Lee

Lieutenant Cmdr. David Duprey, the Marine Raider Support Group chaplain, led the suicide awareness training at Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 22, 2015.

Lieutenant Cmdr. David Duprey, the Marine Raider Support Group chaplain, led the suicide awareness training at Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 22, 2015.

Photo by Sgt Donovan Lee

Staff Sgt. Andres Rodriguez gives his acceptance speech after being named the USO North Carolina Marine of the Year at the 2015 Annual Salute to Freedom Gala in Durham, N.C., Oct. 3, 2015. Congressman David Price, 4th District of NC presented each honoree with The U.S. flag flown over the Capitol in Washington DC.

Staff Sgt. Andres Rodriguez gives his acceptance speech after being named the USO North Carolina Marine of the Year at the 2015 Annual Salute to Freedom Gala in Durham, N.C., Oct. 3, 2015. Congressman David Price, 4th District of NC presented each honoree with The U.S. flag flown over the Capitol in Washington DC.

Photo by Courtesy of USO North Carolina

Staff Sgt. Andres Rodriguez receives his award for USO North Carolina Marine of the Year at the 2015 Annual Salute to Freedom Gala in Durham, N.C., Oct. 3, 2015. Congressman David Price, 4th District of NC presented each honoree with The U.S. flag flown over the Capitol in Washington DC.

Staff Sgt. Andres Rodriguez receives his award for USO North Carolina Marine of the Year at the 2015 Annual Salute to Freedom Gala in Durham, N.C., Oct. 3, 2015. Congressman David Price, 4th District of NC presented each honoree with The U.S. flag flown over the Capitol in Washington DC.

Photo by Courtesy of USO North Carolina

Staff Sgt. Andres Rodriguez gives his acceptance speech after being named the USO North Carolina Marine of the Year at the 2015 Annual Salute to Freedom Gala in Durham, N.C., Oct. 3, 2015. Congressman David Price, 4th District of NC presented each honoree with The U.S. flag flown over the Capitol in Washington DC.

Staff Sgt. Andres Rodriguez gives his acceptance speech after being named the USO North Carolina Marine of the Year at the 2015 Annual Salute to Freedom Gala in Durham, N.C., Oct. 3, 2015. Congressman David Price, 4th District of NC presented each honoree with The U.S. flag flown over the Capitol in Washington DC.

Photo by Courtesy of USO North Carolina

Staff Sgt. Andres Rodriguez gives his acceptance speech after being named the USO North Carolina Marine of the Year at the 2015 Annual Salute to Freedom Gala in Durham, N.C., Oct. 3, 2015. Congressman David Price, 4th District of NC presented each honoree with The U.S. flag flown over the Capitol in Washington DC.

Staff Sgt. Andres Rodriguez gives his acceptance speech after being named the USO North Carolina Marine of the Year at the 2015 Annual Salute to Freedom Gala in Durham, N.C., Oct. 3, 2015. Congressman David Price, 4th District of NC presented each honoree with The U.S. flag flown over the Capitol in Washington DC.

Photo by Courtesy of USO North Carolina

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, hosted its first-ever Corporals Course on Stone Bay, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 11-25. Marines with 2nd Marine Raider Support Battalion ran the course, graduating 29 Marines, nearly half of whom are assigned to Weapons Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, and 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division. A lot of detailed planning was necessary prior to the course to alleviate any potential issues the instructors had anticipated, explained an instructor with 2nd MRSB. He said, “For the first (course), making everything happen from scratch, I think things went really well.” MARSOC plans to continue hosting Corporals Courses and making course seats available to other commands. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Steven Fox)

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, hosted its first-ever Corporals Course on Stone Bay, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 11-25. Marines with 2nd Marine Raider Support Battalion ran the course, graduating 29 Marines, nearly half of whom are assigned to Weapons Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, and 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division. A lot of detailed planning was necessary prior to the course to alleviate any potential issues the instructors had anticipated, explained an instructor with 2nd MRSB. He said, “For the first (course), making everything happen from scratch, I think things went really well.” MARSOC plans to continue hosting Corporals Courses and making course seats available to other commands. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Steven Fox)

Photo by Cpl. Steven Fox

A soldier examines a blood sample during the practical application portion of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research’s Operational Clinical Infectious Diseases course held aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 10, 2015. Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsmen and MARSOC medical practitioners took advantage of the course to better prepare for future deployments.

A soldier examines a blood sample during the practical application portion of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research’s Operational Clinical Infectious Diseases course held aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 10, 2015. Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsmen and MARSOC medical practitioners took advantage of the course to better prepare for future deployments.

Photo by Cpl Steven Fox

A Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, feathers a sample of blood on microscope slides during the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research’s Operational Clinical Infectious Diseases course, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 10, 2015. Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsmen and MARSOC medical practitioners took advantage of the course to better prepare for future deployments.

A Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, feathers a sample of blood on microscope slides during the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research’s Operational Clinical Infectious Diseases course, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 10, 2015. Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsmen and MARSOC medical practitioners took advantage of the course to better prepare for future deployments.

Photo by Cpl Steven Fox

A Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, uses takes photographs a blood sample through a microscope during the practical application portion of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research’s Operational Clinical Infectious Diseases course held aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 10, 2015. Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsmen and MARSOC medical practitioners took advantage of the course to better prepare for future deployments. While forward deployed, medical personnel are advised to take photos of anything they deem questionable, and send the files to an expert for further examination.

A Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, uses takes photographs a blood sample through a microscope during the practical application portion of the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research’s Operational Clinical Infectious Diseases course held aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 10, 2015. Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsmen and MARSOC medical practitioners took advantage of the course to better prepare for future deployments. While forward deployed, medical personnel are advised to take photos of anything they deem questionable, and send the files to an expert for further examination.

Photo by Cpl Steven Fox

A Marine Raider with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, prepares to land after parachuting with a Multi-Purpose Canine aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 10, 2015. As MARSOC continues to demonstrate their versatile capabilities, MPC handlers with the command are preparing their canines to maneuver in new areas of operation.

A Marine Raider with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, prepares to land after parachuting with a Multi-Purpose Canine aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 10, 2015. As MARSOC continues to demonstrate their versatile capabilities, MPC handlers with the command are preparing their canines to maneuver in new areas of operation.

Photo by Sgt Scott A Achtemeier

A Marine Raider with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, touches down after parachuting with a Multi-Purpose Canine at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 10, 2015. As MARSOC continues to demonstrate their versatile capabilities, MPC handlers with the command are preparing their canines to maneuver in new areas of operation.

A Marine Raider with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, touches down after parachuting with a Multi-Purpose Canine at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 10, 2015. As MARSOC continues to demonstrate their versatile capabilities, MPC handlers with the command are preparing their canines to maneuver in new areas of operation.

Photo by Sgt Scott A Achtemeier

A Marine Raider with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, parachutes with a Multi-Purpose Canine aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 10, 2015. As MARSOC continues to demonstrate their versatile capabilities, MPC handlers with the command are preparing their canines to maneuver in new areas of operation.

A Marine Raider with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, parachutes with a Multi-Purpose Canine aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 10, 2015. As MARSOC continues to demonstrate their versatile capabilities, MPC handlers with the command are preparing their canines to maneuver in new areas of operation.

Photo by Sgt Scott A Achtemeier

A Multi-Purpose Canine handler with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command prepares his canine for a parachute jump over Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 10, 2015. As MARSOC continues to demonstrate their versatile capabilities, MPC handlers with the command are preparing their canines to maneuver in new areas of operation.

A Multi-Purpose Canine handler with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command prepares his canine for a parachute jump over Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 10, 2015. As MARSOC continues to demonstrate their versatile capabilities, MPC handlers with the command are preparing their canines to maneuver in new areas of operation.

Photo by Sgt Scott A Achtemeier

A Marine Raider with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, parachutes with a Multi-Purpose Canine over Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 10, 2015. As MARSOC continues to demonstrate their versatile capabilities, MPC handlers with the command are preparing their canines to maneuver in new areas of operation.

A Marine Raider with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, parachutes with a Multi-Purpose Canine over Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 10, 2015. As MARSOC continues to demonstrate their versatile capabilities, MPC handlers with the command are preparing their canines to maneuver in new areas of operation.

Photo by Sgt Scott A Achtemeier

A Marine Raider with 1st Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, transitions out of the water during a simulated underwater assault force night-raid in Los Angeles, California, Sept. 3, 2015. Training like this is conducted to meet Special Operations Forces dive requirements, and to enhance the understanding, planning and operational considerations when working in a joint operational environment with both special operations and conventional Marine Corps forces. 1st Marine Raider Battalion is organized, trained and equipped to deploy for worldwide missions as directed by MARSOC in support of their regionally-aligned Theater Special Operations Command.

A Marine Raider with 1st Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, transitions out of the water during a simulated underwater assault force night-raid in Los Angeles, California, Sept. 3, 2015. Training like this is conducted to meet Special Operations Forces dive requirements, and to enhance the understanding, planning and operational considerations when working in a joint operational environment with both special operations and conventional Marine Corps forces. 1st Marine Raider Battalion is organized, trained and equipped to deploy for worldwide missions as directed by MARSOC in support of their regionally-aligned Theater Special Operations Command.

Photo by Sgt Scott A Achtemeier

Marine Raiders with 1st Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, disembark a training vessel using Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats, while conducting a simulated night-raid in Los Angeles, California, Sept. 3, 2015. 1st Marine Raider Battalion is organized, trained and equipped to deploy for worldwide missions as directed by MARSOC in support of their regionally-aligned Theater Special Operations Command.

Marine Raiders with 1st Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, disembark a training vessel using Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats, while conducting a simulated night-raid in Los Angeles, California, Sept. 3, 2015. 1st Marine Raider Battalion is organized, trained and equipped to deploy for worldwide missions as directed by MARSOC in support of their regionally-aligned Theater Special Operations Command.

Photo by Sgt Scott A Achtemeier

Marine Raiders with 1st Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, transition out of the water during a simulated underwater assault force night-raid in Los Angeles, California, Sept. 3, 2015. Training such as this is conducted to meet Special Operations Forces dive requirements and to enhance the understanding, planning and operational considerations when working in a joint operational environment with both special operations and conventional Marine Corps forces. 1st Marine Raider Battalion is organized, trained and equipped to deploy for worldwide missions as directed by MARSOC in support of their regionally-aligned Theater Special Operations Command.

Marine Raiders with 1st Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, transition out of the water during a simulated underwater assault force night-raid in Los Angeles, California, Sept. 3, 2015. Training such as this is conducted to meet Special Operations Forces dive requirements and to enhance the understanding, planning and operational considerations when working in a joint operational environment with both special operations and conventional Marine Corps forces. 1st Marine Raider Battalion is organized, trained and equipped to deploy for worldwide missions as directed by MARSOC in support of their regionally-aligned Theater Special Operations Command.

Photo by Sgt Scott A Achtemeier

Lt. Col. Jack R. Christensen, retired, a World War II Marine Raider, holds a handmade staff under his arm at the 2015 Marine Raider Reunion in San Antonio, Aug. 30, 2015. An active duty Raider with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command whittled the staff himself, and included an ornate Raider insignia from World War II, as well as the MARSOC insignia into the walking-stick’s design. He donated the staff to the U.S. Marine Raider Association and Foundation to be used by a Raider in need of assistance while walking. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Steven Fox/Released)

Lt. Col. Jack R. Christensen, retired, a World War II Marine Raider, holds a handmade staff under his arm at the 2015 Marine Raider Reunion in San Antonio, Aug. 30, 2015. An active duty Raider with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command whittled the staff himself, and included an ornate Raider insignia from World War II, as well as the MARSOC insignia into the walking-stick’s design. He donated the staff to the U.S. Marine Raider Association and Foundation to be used by a Raider in need of assistance while walking. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Steven Fox/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Steven Fox

A Critical Skills Operator with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command uses a saw to cut through a metal door to gain entry on a building during Marine Special Operation School's Master Breacher's Course, at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 20, 2015. The Master Breacher course instructs Critical Skills Operators on how to overcome obstacles such as walls, fences and doors via a range of breaching methods including mechanical, ballistic, thermal and explosive. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Scott A. Achtemeier / Released)

A Critical Skills Operator with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command uses a saw to cut through a metal door to gain entry on a building during Marine Special Operation School's Master Breacher's Course, at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 20, 2015. The Master Breacher course instructs Critical Skills Operators on how to overcome obstacles such as walls, fences and doors via a range of breaching methods including mechanical, ballistic, thermal and explosive. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Scott A. Achtemeier / Released)

Photo by Sgt. Scott Achtemeier