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