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Marine Corps High Mobility Artillery Rocket System attached to Bravo Battery, Battalion Landing Team, 1/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), drives out of an Air Force C-130J Super Hercules attached to the 61st Expeditionary Airlift Squadron during a fires interoperability exercise at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Nov. 7. The 11th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert/Released)

Marine Corps High Mobility Artillery Rocket System attached to Bravo Battery, Battalion Landing Team, 1/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), drives out of an Air Force C-130J Super Hercules attached to the 61st Expeditionary Airlift Squadron during a fires interoperability exercise at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Nov. 7. The 11th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert

A Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex and the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Israel Chincio/Released)

A Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex and the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Israel Chincio/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Israel Chincio

U.S. Marines with the All Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), operate a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC) onto a Mark VI patrol boat assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 3, during a combatant dive exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 6, 2020. The training improved proficiency utilizing CRRCs for insertion and extraction during combatant dive operations, and improved interoperability working with the Mark VI patrol boat platform to facilitate potential special mission requirements on the 11th MEU’s upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennessa Davey)

U.S. Marines with the All Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), operate a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC) onto a Mark VI patrol boat assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 3, during a combatant dive exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 6, 2020. The training improved proficiency utilizing CRRCs for insertion and extraction during combatant dive operations, and improved interoperability working with the Mark VI patrol boat platform to facilitate potential special mission requirements on the 11th MEU’s upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennessa Davey)

Photo by Sgt. Jennessa Davey

U.S. Marines with the All Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and U.S. Sailors with Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 3, operate a Combat Rubber Raid Craft (CRRC) during a combatant dive exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 6, 2020. The training improved proficiency utilizing CRRCs for insertion and extraction during combatant dive operations, and improved interoperability working with the Mark VI patrol boat platform to facilitate potential special mission requirements on the 11th MEU’s upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennessa Davey)

U.S. Marines with the All Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and U.S. Sailors with Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 3, operate a Combat Rubber Raid Craft (CRRC) during a combatant dive exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 6, 2020. The training improved proficiency utilizing CRRCs for insertion and extraction during combatant dive operations, and improved interoperability working with the Mark VI patrol boat platform to facilitate potential special mission requirements on the 11th MEU’s upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennessa Davey)

Photo by Sgt. Jennessa Davey

U.S. Marines with the All Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), operate a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC) onto a Mark VI patrol boat assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 3, during a combatant dive exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 6, 2020. The training improved proficiency utilizing CRRCs for insertion and extraction during combatant dive operations, and improved interoperability working with the Mark VI patrol boat platform to facilitate potential special mission requirements on the 11th MEU’s upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennessa Davey)

U.S. Marines with the All Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), operate a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC) onto a Mark VI patrol boat assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 3, during a combatant dive exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 6, 2020. The training improved proficiency utilizing CRRCs for insertion and extraction during combatant dive operations, and improved interoperability working with the Mark VI patrol boat platform to facilitate potential special mission requirements on the 11th MEU’s upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennessa Davey)

Photo by Sgt. Jennessa Davey

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Le Nolan, executive officer of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, receives the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 2021. The 11th MEU is one of the first units with I Marine Expeditionary Force to be allocated the vaccine due to its upcoming deployment. The vaccine was authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is voluntary to receive. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Le Nolan, executive officer of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, receives the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 2021. The 11th MEU is one of the first units with I Marine Expeditionary Force to be allocated the vaccine due to its upcoming deployment. The vaccine was authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is voluntary to receive. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Travis DeBarr, sergeant major of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, waits to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 2021. The 11th MEU is one of the first units with I Marine Expeditionary Force to be allocated the vaccine due to its upcoming deployment. The vaccine was authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is voluntary to receive. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Travis DeBarr, sergeant major of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, waits to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 2021. The 11th MEU is one of the first units with I Marine Expeditionary Force to be allocated the vaccine due to its upcoming deployment. The vaccine was authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is voluntary to receive. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James Lively, right, the commanding officer of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), receives the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 2021. The 11th MEU is one of the first units with I Marine Expeditionary Force to be allocated the vaccine due to its upcoming deployment. The vaccine was authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is voluntary to receive. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James Lively, right, the commanding officer of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), receives the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 2021. The 11th MEU is one of the first units with I Marine Expeditionary Force to be allocated the vaccine due to its upcoming deployment. The vaccine was authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is voluntary to receive. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ryan Williams, a reconnaissance team pointman with the All Domain Reconnaissance Detachment (ADRD), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), practices dive operations during a dive combatant exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 5, 2020. The ADRD conducted the training to refine and sustain proficiency in combatant dive skills and enhance the capability to conduct specialized insertion and extraction methods in preparation for their upcoming deployment with the 11th MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennessa Davey)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ryan Williams, a reconnaissance team pointman with the All Domain Reconnaissance Detachment (ADRD), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), practices dive operations during a dive combatant exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 5, 2020. The ADRD conducted the training to refine and sustain proficiency in combatant dive skills and enhance the capability to conduct specialized insertion and extraction methods in preparation for their upcoming deployment with the 11th MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennessa Davey)

Photo by Sgt. Jennessa Davey

U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide aid to a simulated casualty during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 16, 2020. The purpose of the exercise was to familiarize the TRAP force with providing immediate response to isolated personnel in potential search and rescue situations, during both day and night scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennessa Davey)

U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide aid to a simulated casualty during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 16, 2020. The purpose of the exercise was to familiarize the TRAP force with providing immediate response to isolated personnel in potential search and rescue situations, during both day and night scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennessa Davey)

Photo by Sgt. Jennessaa Davey

U.S. Marine Sgt. Sheldon Adam, a squad leader with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, rides in an MV-22 Osprey during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 16, 2020. The purpose of the exercise was to familiarize the TRAP force with providing immediate response to isolated personnel in potential search and rescue situations, during both day and night scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennessa Davey)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Sheldon Adam, a squad leader with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, rides in an MV-22 Osprey during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 16, 2020. The purpose of the exercise was to familiarize the TRAP force with providing immediate response to isolated personnel in potential search and rescue situations, during both day and night scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennessa Davey)

Photo by Sgt. Jennessaa Davey

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andre Gordon, a radio telephone operator with the All Domain Reconnaissance Detachment (ADRD), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to dive during a combatant dive exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 5, 2020. The ADRD conducted the training to refine and sustain proficiency in combatant dive skills and enhance the capability to conduct specialized insertion and extraction methods in preparation for their upcoming deployment with the 11th MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennessa Davey)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andre Gordon, a radio telephone operator with the All Domain Reconnaissance Detachment (ADRD), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to dive during a combatant dive exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 5, 2020. The ADRD conducted the training to refine and sustain proficiency in combatant dive skills and enhance the capability to conduct specialized insertion and extraction methods in preparation for their upcoming deployment with the 11th MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennessa Davey)

Photo by Sgt. Jennessa Davey

An MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stages during a night during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 16, 2020. The purpose of the exercise was to familiarize the TRAP force with providing immediate response to isolated personnel in potential search and rescue situations, during both day and night scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennessa Davey)

An MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stages during a night during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 16, 2020. The purpose of the exercise was to familiarize the TRAP force with providing immediate response to isolated personnel in potential search and rescue situations, during both day and night scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennessa Davey)

Photo by Sgt. Jennessaa Davey

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A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M4A1 Carbine during a live-fire event in Malaysia. Malaysian Armed Forces were joined by U.S. Marines and Sailors for exercise Tiger Strike 2019 where both forces participated in jungle survival, amphibious assault, aerial raids, and combat service support training and cultural exchanges (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dalton S. Swanbeck)

A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M4A1 Carbine during a live-fire event in Malaysia. Malaysian Armed Forces were joined by U.S. Marines and Sailors for exercise Tiger Strike 2019 where both forces participated in jungle survival, amphibious assault, aerial raids, and combat service support training and cultural exchanges (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dalton S. Swanbeck)

Photo by Cpl. Dalton Swanbeck

Following battalion command, Lieutenant Colonel Lively attended the National War College and was then assigned from 2017 to 2020 to the Operations Division at HQMC, Plans, Policies and Operations where he served as the Infantry Advocate and then, upon promotion to the rank of Colonel, assumed duties as the Ground Combat Element branch head.

Following battalion command, Lieutenant Colonel Lively attended the National War College and was then assigned from 2017 to 2020 to the Operations Division at HQMC, Plans, Policies and Operations where he served as the Infantry Advocate and then, upon promotion to the rank of Colonel, assumed duties as the Ground Combat Element branch head.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Alisa Helin

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