U.S. Marines showcase their equipment to family and friends following the de-composite ceremony of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 7th, 2016. The ceremony signified the completion of a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group. The 13th MEU will formally relinquish operational control of ground combat, aviation combat, and logistic combat elements. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Tyler Byther/ Released)