Staff Sgt. Jonathan M. Griffith, ordnance maintenance chief assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), loads the .50-caliber machine gun on a M88A2 heavy equipment recovery combat utility lift and evacuation system at Fort Pickett, Va., Sept. 15, 2012. The weapon system on the HERCULES allows Marines to remotely aim and fire the weapon from inside the safety of the cabin by utilizing a mounted camera on the weapon system. This training is part of the 26th MEU's pre-deployment training program. CLB-26 is one of the three reinforcements of 26th MEU, which is slated to deploy in 2013. - Staff Sgt. Jonathan M. Griffith, ordnance maintenance chief assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), loads the .50-caliber machine gun on a M88A2 heavy equipment recovery combat utility lift and evacuation system at Fort Pickett, Va., Sept. 15, 2012. The weapon system on the HERCULES allows Marines to remotely aim and fire the weapon from inside the safety of the cabin by utilizing a mounted camera on the weapon system. This training is part of the 26th MEU's pre-deployment training program. CLB-26 is one of the three reinforcements of 26th MEU, which is slated to deploy in 2013.

Cpl. David Lamb, engineer from Cleveland, Ohio, with Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 26 instructs other Marines in the basics of minesweeping, part of a training plan to teach Marines the basics of other occupational specialties at Fort Pickett, Va., Sept. 15, 2012. This training is part of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit's pre-deployment training program. CLB-26 is one of the three reinforcements of 26th MEU, which is slated to deploy in 2013. - Cpl. David Lamb, engineer from Cleveland, Ohio, with Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 26 instructs other Marines in the basics of minesweeping, part of a training plan to teach Marines the basics of other occupational specialties at Fort Pickett, Va., Sept. 15, 2012. This training is part of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit's pre-deployment training program. CLB-26 is one of the three reinforcements of 26th MEU, which is slated to deploy in 2013.

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), rush injured Marines on litters to an MV-22B Osprey during a mass casualty training exercise at Fort Pickett, Va., Sept. 14, 2012. A mass casualty is defined as any number of casualties produced in a relatively short period of time that overwhelms the emergency medical services and logistical support. This training is part of the 26th MEU's pre-deployment training program. CLB-26 is one of the three reinforcements of 26th MEU, which is slated to deploy in 2013. - Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), rush injured Marines on litters to an MV-22B Osprey during a mass casualty training exercise at Fort Pickett, Va., Sept. 14, 2012. A mass casualty is defined as any number of casualties produced in a relatively short period of time that overwhelms the emergency medical services and logistical support. This training is part of the 26th MEU's pre-deployment training program. CLB-26 is one of the three reinforcements of 26th MEU, which is slated to deploy in 2013.

Lance Cpl. Dylan Tinsley, Jonesboro, Ark., native and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist, gets his vitals checked before starting his decontamination training at Fort Pickett, Va., Sept. 14, 2012. The CBRN Marines cross trained with the Army National Guard CBRN enhanced reaction force package and the Air Force to get a better understanding on how different branches conduct decontamination. This training is part of the 26th MEU's pre-deployment training program. The 26th MEU is slated to deploy in 2013. - Lance Cpl. Dylan Tinsley, Jonesboro, Ark., native and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist, gets his vitals checked before starting his decontamination training at Fort Pickett, Va., Sept. 14, 2012. The CBRN Marines cross trained with the Army National Guard CBRN enhanced reaction force package and the Air Force to get a better understanding on how different branches conduct decontamination. This training is part of the 26th MEU's pre-deployment training program. The 26th MEU is slated to deploy in 2013.

Lance Cpl. Jarod A. Carroll, Orlando, Fla. native, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires his M9 Beretta pistol at a paper target during combat pistol marksmanship training at Fort Pickett, Va., Sept. 13, 2012. The training demonstrated the importance of being proficient with a pistol in a combat situation. This training is part of the 26th MEU's pre-deployment training program. The 26th MEU is slated to deploy in 2013. - Lance Cpl. Jarod A. Carroll, Orlando, Fla. native, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires his M9 Beretta pistol at a paper target during combat pistol marksmanship training at Fort Pickett, Va., Sept. 13, 2012. The training demonstrated the importance of being proficient with a pistol in a combat situation. This training is part of the 26th MEU's pre-deployment training program. The 26th MEU is slated to deploy in 2013.

Marines with 2nd Squad, 2nd Platoon, Company K, Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), run a squad assault course at Fort Pickett, Va., Sept. 11, 2012. This training is part of the 26th MEU's pre-deployment training program. BLT 3/2 is one of the three reinforcements of 26th MEU, which is slated to deploy in 2013. - Marines with 2nd Squad, 2nd Platoon, Company K, Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), run a squad assault course at Fort Pickett, Va., Sept. 11, 2012. This training is part of the 26th MEU's pre-deployment training program. BLT 3/2 is one of the three reinforcements of 26th MEU, which is slated to deploy in 2013.

Water purification specialists with Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), test their filtered water’s purity at Fort Pickett, Va., Sept. 10, 2012. The Marines are testing the battalions new lightweight water purification system capable of producing up to 450 gallons of clean water per hour from any available water source. This field testing is part of the 26th MEU's pre-deployment training program. CLB-26 is one of the three reinforcements of 26th MEU, which is slated to deploy in 2013. - Water purification specialists with Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), test their filtered water’s purity at Fort Pickett, Va., Sept. 10, 2012. The Marines are testing the battalions new lightweight water purification system capable of producing up to 450 gallons of clean water per hour from any available water source. This field testing is part of the 26th MEU's pre-deployment training program. CLB-26 is one of the three reinforcements of 26th MEU, which is slated to deploy in 2013.