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Sergeant Phillip Whitener, (left) an assistant platoon sergeant serving with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, and a native of Polk County, Ark., hands a bag of donated clothes to Staff Sgt. David Terryah, a platoon sergeant serving with the battalion, and a native of Fresno, Calif., May 28, 2013. Marines serving with the battalion and their families collected enough supplies to fill a U-Haul truck and a trailer to donate to the victims of the tornadoes that damaged approximately 2,400 homes in and around Moore, Okla., and Oklahoma City, during the week of May 20.

Sergeant Phillip Whitener, (left) an assistant platoon sergeant serving with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, and a native of Polk County, Ark., hands a bag of donated clothes to Staff Sgt. David Terryah, a platoon sergeant serving with the battalion, and a native of Fresno, Calif., May 28, 2013. Marines serving with the battalion and their families collected enough supplies to fill a U-Haul truck and a trailer to donate to the victims of the tornadoes that damaged approximately 2,400 homes in and around Moore, Okla., and Oklahoma City, during the week of May 20.

Photo by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo

Prepare to crank up the air conditioning and fill up those water bottles. Temperatures are on the rise and so is your risk of heat exhaustion or even stroke. Check your local weather advisories and flag conditions for up-to-date alerts.

Prepare to crank up the air conditioning and fill up those water bottles. Temperatures are on the rise and so is your risk of heat exhaustion or even stroke. Check your local weather advisories and flag conditions for up-to-date alerts.

Photo by Stock Image

Several fires are burning across the southwest. Brush up on wildfire safety today!

Several fires are burning across the southwest. Brush up on wildfire safety today!

Photo by CalFire

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Colorado National Guard is providing red-card certified aviators representing National Guard units from Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas and Nebraska fight the fire by helicopter and hose, and communications troops provide an interoperability communications platform for multiple agencies, military policemen with the 193rd assist the Larimer County Sheriff's office with evacuations and protect personnel and property in the High Park fire June 21, 2012 throughout Larimer County. (Official Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jess Geffre/RELEASED)

Colorado National Guard is providing red-card certified aviators representing National Guard units from Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas and Nebraska fight the fire by helicopter and hose, and communications troops provide an interoperability communications platform for multiple agencies, military policemen with the 193rd assist the Larimer County Sheriff's office with evacuations and protect personnel and property in the High Park fire June 21, 2012 throughout Larimer County. (Official Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jess Geffre/RELEASED)

Photo by Geffre, Jess, SGT

Explosive ordinance disposal technicians interview Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Lentz (right) Sept. 22 during a mock bomb threat as part of Exercise Constant Vigilance 2015 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. EOD technicians must gather as much information from witnesses in order to properly assess a situation. “Response time is paramount in these types of situations,” said Gunnery Sgt. Amos Miller, the staff noncommissioned officer in charge with EOD. “As soon as we receive the call we begin using all the information given to us about a situation to determine what we’ll need.”

Explosive ordinance disposal technicians interview Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Lentz (right) Sept. 22 during a mock bomb threat as part of Exercise Constant Vigilance 2015 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. EOD technicians must gather as much information from witnesses in order to properly assess a situation. “Response time is paramount in these types of situations,” said Gunnery Sgt. Amos Miller, the staff noncommissioned officer in charge with EOD. “As soon as we receive the call we begin using all the information given to us about a situation to determine what we’ll need.”

Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Jean-Paul

Thunderstorms, lightning and the potential for tornadoes are a part of life when living in Southwest, Ga. These weather phenomena are not to be feared to the point of paralyzing anxiety, but respected for the power they exert. Being prepared is a form of respect that will help to protect individuals and their families.

Thunderstorms, lightning and the potential for tornadoes are a part of life when living in Southwest, Ga. These weather phenomena are not to be feared to the point of paralyzing anxiety, but respected for the power they exert. Being prepared is a form of respect that will help to protect individuals and their families.

Photo by Pfc. Samuel Ranney

The Desert Winds Golf Course is one of the many entities on base contributing to the installation’s water conservation effort. Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs is currently promoting an installation-wide Water Conservation Plan. The WCP is a six element program that educates Marines, sailors and civilians of the Combat Center on how to better conserve water. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Mudd/Released)

The Desert Winds Golf Course is one of the many entities on base contributing to the installation’s water conservation effort. Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs is currently promoting an installation-wide Water Conservation Plan. The WCP is a six element program that educates Marines, sailors and civilians of the Combat Center on how to better conserve water. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Mudd/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Mudd

The Desert Winds Golf Course is one of the many entities on base contributing to the installation’s water conservation effort. Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs is currently promoting an installation-wide Water Conservation Plan. The WCP is a six element program that educates Marines, sailors and civilians of the Combat Center on how to better conserve water. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Mudd/Released)

The Desert Winds Golf Course is one of the many entities on base contributing to the installation’s water conservation effort. Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs is currently promoting an installation-wide Water Conservation Plan. The WCP is a six element program that educates Marines, sailors and civilians of the Combat Center on how to better conserve water. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Mudd/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Mudd

Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 14 hike up a trail on Mt. Etna, Italy, April 26, 2014. The service members hiked up the volcano in observance of Earth Day.

Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 14 hike up a trail on Mt. Etna, Italy, April 26, 2014. The service members hiked up the volcano in observance of Earth Day.

Photo by Sgt. Ed Galo

Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and sailors assigned to the USS Wasp (LHD 1), cleared debris and helped locals in moving damaged property from roadways at Rockaway Beach, N.Y., Nov. 09, 2012. The Marines and sailors worked in a collabrative effort to help after the area was damaged by Hurricane Sandy, which destroyed many peoples homes. The 26th MEU operates continuously across the globe, providing the president and unified combatant commanders with a forward-deployed, sea-based quick reaction force. The MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting amphibious operations, crisis response, and limited contingency operations. They are slated to deploy in 2013.(U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Kyle N. Runnels)

Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and sailors assigned to the USS Wasp (LHD 1), cleared debris and helped locals in moving damaged property from roadways at Rockaway Beach, N.Y., Nov. 09, 2012. The Marines and sailors worked in a collabrative effort to help after the area was damaged by Hurricane Sandy, which destroyed many peoples homes. The 26th MEU operates continuously across the globe, providing the president and unified combatant commanders with a forward-deployed, sea-based quick reaction force. The MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting amphibious operations, crisis response, and limited contingency operations. They are slated to deploy in 2013.(U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Kyle N. Runnels)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle N. Runnels

Set your own course through any hazard: stay informed, make a plan, build a kit. Live Ready Marine Corps.

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