Maj. Gen. William D. Beydler, the commanding general for II Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks with his Marines after completing a 7.5-mile conditioning hike aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 23, 2015. Beydler is conducting hikes regularly to increase force morale and maintain readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Chelsea D. Toombs/Released)