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Cpl. Casey O. Johnson, left, and Cpl. Nate Hitchcock carry their Diving Propulsion Device into the water to begin their dive Jan. 22, during a certification course to learn how to drive the DPD at Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. The DPD is a battery-powered vehicle capable of carrying two divers and their gear while submersed out of sight. The course was a part of exercise Sandfisher 2014. Johnson and Hitchcock are reconnaissance men with Company B, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brandon Suhr/Released)

Cpl. Peter E. Kober, left, and Sgt. Scott A. Hulsizer carry their diver propulsion device into the water to begin their dive Jan. 22, during a certification course at Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. The DPD is a battery-powered vehicle capable of carrying two divers and their equipment while submersed out of sight. The course was a part of Exercise Sandfisher 2014. Kober and Hulsizer are reconnaissance men with Company B, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (Photo by Cpl. Brandon Suhr)

Marines prepare their diving equipment prior to entering the water with Diving Propulsion Devices Jan. 22, during a certification course to learn how to drive the DPD at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. The DPD is a battery-powered vehicle capable of carrying two divers and their gear while submersed out of sight. The course was a part of exercise Sandfisher 2014. The Marines are reconnaissance men with Company B, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brandon Suhr/Released)

Cpl. Casey O. Johnson, left, and Cpl. Nate Hitchcock carry their Diving Propulsion Device into the water to begin their dive Jan. 22, during a certification course to learn how to drive the DPD at Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. The DPD is a battery-powered vehicle capable of carrying two divers and their gear while submersed out of sight. The course was a part of exercise Sandfisher 2014. Johnson and Hitchcock are reconnaissance men with Company B, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brandon Suhr/Released)

Marines observe and prepare their diving equipment prior to beginning their course to become certified to drive a Diving Propulsion Device Jan. 18, at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. The DPD is a battery-powered vehicle capable of carrying two divers and their gear while submersed out of sight. The course was a part of exercise Sandfisher 2014. The Marines are reconnaissance men with Company B, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brandon Suhr/Released)

Cpl. Casey O. Johnson tests his diving equipment for any leaks prior to beginning the course to become certified to drive a Diving Propulsion Device Jan. 18, at Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. The DPD is a battery-powered vehicle capable of carrying two divers and their gear while submersed out of sight. The course was a part of exercise Sandfisher 2014. Johnson is a reconnaissance man with Company B, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brandon Suhr/Released)

Cpl. Levi J. Owens operates his diver propulsion device Jan. 22, during a certification course at Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. The DPD is a battery-powered vehicle capable of carrying two divers and their gear while submersed out of sight. The course was a part of Exercise Sandfisher. Owens is a reconnaissance man with Company B, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Photo by Cpl. Brandon Suhr

Marines prepare their diving equipment prior to entering the water with Diving Propulsion Devices Jan. 22, during a certification course to learn how to drive the DPD at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. The DPD is a battery-powered vehicle capable of carrying two divers and their gear while submersed out of sight. The course was a part of exercise Sandfisher 2014. The Marines are reconnaissance men with Company B, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brandon Suhr/Released)

Cpl. Nate Hitchcock attempts a tactical peek with his Diving Propulsion Device Jan. 19, during a certification course to learn how to drive the DPD at Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. The DPD is a battery-powered vehicle capable of carrying two divers and their gear while submersed out of sight. The course was a part of exercise Sandfisher 2014. Hitchcock is a reconnaissance man with Company B, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brandon Suhr/Released)

Marines observe and prepare their diving equipment prior to beginning their course to become certified to drive a Diving Propulsion Device Jan. 18, at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. The DPD is a battery-powered vehicle capable of carrying two divers and their gear while submersed out of sight. The course was a part of exercise Sandfisher 2014. The Marines are reconnaissance men with Company B, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brandon Suhr/Released)

Cpl. Casey O. Johnson, left, and Cpl. Nate Hitchcock carry their Diving Propulsion Device into the water to begin their dive Jan. 22, during a certification course to learn how to drive the DPD at Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. The DPD is a battery-powered vehicle capable of carrying two divers and their gear while submersed out of sight. The course was a part of exercise Sandfisher 2014. Johnson and Hitchcock are reconnaissance men with Company B, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brandon Suhr/Released)

Cpl. Levi J. Owens operates his diver propulsion device Jan. 22, during a certification course at Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. The DPD is a battery-powered vehicle capable of carrying two divers and their gear while submersed out of sight. The course was a part of Exercise Sandfisher. Owens is a reconnaissance man with Company B, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Photo by Cpl. Brandon Suhr

Cpl. Peter E. Kober, left, and Sgt. Scott A. Hulsizer carry their diver propulsion device into the water to begin their dive Jan. 22, during a certification course at Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. The DPD is a battery-powered vehicle capable of carrying two divers and their equipment while submersed out of sight. The course was a part of Exercise Sandfisher 2014. Kober and Hulsizer are reconnaissance men with Company B, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (Photo by Cpl. Brandon Suhr)

Cpl. Casey O. Johnson tests his diving equipment for any leaks prior to beginning the course to become certified to drive a Diving Propulsion Device Jan. 18, at Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. The DPD is a battery-powered vehicle capable of carrying two divers and their gear while submersed out of sight. The course was a part of exercise Sandfisher 2014. Johnson is a reconnaissance man with Company B, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brandon Suhr/Released)

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TACLOBAN AIRPORT, LEYTE, Republic of the Philippines - Brig. Gen. Paul Kennedy, center, Philippine Navy Capt. Roy V. Trinidad, left, and Philippine Army Col. Emmanuel Cacdac conduct a media interview Nov. 24 at Tacloban airport. The military officers discussed transition to long-term recovery operations after successful Government of the Philippines-led emergency relief efforts. U.S. forces are beginning to redeploy due to decreasing requirements for U.S. military capabilities. Kennedy is the commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, currently in support of Joint Task Force 505. Trinidad is the task-group airport commander with Joint Headquarters Staff Operations. Cacdac is the deputy task force commander, Yolanda.

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Paul Kennedy, right, stands with Armed Forces of the Philippines Army Col. Emmanuel Cacdac at Tacloban airport, Nov. 24. As some U.S. military forces begin to redeploy due to decreasing emergent needs and changing requirements, the U.S. and many other nations and organizations continue to assist in recovery efforts. The retrograde of U.S. military forces follows massive emergency relief efforts which are now transitioning to long-term recovery operations. As aid has reached the areas in most need, and those needing evacuation have been flown to safety, the demand for unique U.S. military capabilities is decreasing and can be replaced with host nation or international agency solutions, according to officials. Kennedy is the commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, currently in support of Joint Task Force 505, and Cacdac is the Yolanda deputy task force commander.

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A Marine inspects a belt of M240B medium machine gun ammunition before firing during a proficiency sustainment shoot Aug. 13 at Range 10 near Camp Schwab. Safety is paramount when weapons and live ammunition are involved, and inspecting the ammunition and weapons for irregularities helps to prevent misfires. The Marine is a military policeman with Company B, 3rd LE Bn., III MHG, III MEF. photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon C. Suhr