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President Donald J. Trump called the U.S. Marines and Sailors of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command to wish them a Merry Christmas.

U.S. Marines with the Logistics Combat Element, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command conducted a live-fire convoy exercise to prepare for future operation in the U.S. Central Command area of operations.

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Shock Trauma Platoon, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command work with French coalition service members in the U.S. Central Command area of operations.

Marines with Special Purpose MAGTF - Crisis Response - Central Command, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines conducted a supported platoon attack to improve proficiency when it comes time to execute. SPMAGTF-CR-CC serves as the quick reaction force for the U.S. Central Command area of operations.

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose MAGTF - Crisis Response - Central Command deployed in the U.S. Central Command area of operations attended a Marine Maker Course where they learned various problem solving skills using 3D printers, welders, saws and much more. Take a look at the video below to see the future of the U.S. Marine Corps innovation.

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Maintenance Marines with Combat Logistics Detachment 5 provide a wide variety of maintenance services to the Special Purpose MAGTF - Crisis Response - Central Command. They can fix anything from a generator to heavy equipment and everything in between in the U.S. Central Command area of operations.

The Shock Trauma Platoon assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command in the U.S. Central Command area of operations can establish a walking blood bank - quickly. If there is a mass casualty event and there isn't enough blood on hand, a walking blood bank can get blood from donors and have it ready for infusion within 30 Minutes.

Marines with 2nd Battaliion, 7th Marines, Ground Combat Element, Special Purpose MAGTF - Crisis Response - Central Command conducted training on alternate methods of communication. in the event radio systems go down during a landing zone/pick-up zone operations they can adapt and complete their mission in the U.S. Central Command area of operations.

U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and Air Force assets display U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and forward-deployed capabilities during the 2017 Dubai Airshow.

The Special Purpose MAGTF - Crisis Response - Central Command is the quick reaction force for the U.S. Central Command area of operations. At a moments notice the Marines who make up the QRF can respond to any crisis by providing aid to allies and lethal force to our enemies.

Combat Engineers with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Special Purpose MAGTF - Crisis Response - Central Command train to proof areas such as roads and runways to ensure there are no improvised explosive devices or other dangers in the area. The Marines with MWSS-373 are always ready to respond in the U.S. Central Command area of operations.

Marines with the Warfighter Express Service Team, Combat Logistics Detachment 5, Special Purpose MAGTF - Crisis Response - Central Command went to forward locations in the U.S. Central Command area of operations to provide personal high demand items, postal services and cash dispersing to Marines in forward locations.

Maintainers with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, Special Purpose MAGTF - Crisis Response - Central Command provide maintenance to the KC-130J Super Hercules to ensure the aircraft is ready to support missions in the U.S. Central Command area of operations.

Captain Danielle Pozun, a runner on the U.S. Marine Corps Running Team, is deployed with Special Purpose MAGTF - Crisis Response - Central Command in the U.S. Central Command area of operations. She ran the 42nd Marine Corps Marathon Forward Oct. 22, 2017. Here is her story. Video by Staff Sgt. Phillip Elgie and Sgt. Conner Robbins

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose MAGTF - Crisis Response - Central Command were tasked to respond as a quick reaction force to recover simulated casualties and take them back to safety in the U.S. Central Command area of operations.

The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Battalion Landing Team started their portion of Alligator Dagger 17, a two-week combat rehearsal in Djibouti, to increase proficiency and readiness in the 5th Fleet area of operation, by reintroducing basic marksmanship skills and weapons familiarization. “This basic sustainment training keeps the Marines’ edges sharp so we maintain that constant force of readiness,” said Staff Sgt. Rogan Nichols, the platoon sergeant for third platoon, Company A. “This is why we are known as the force in readiness, and it’s what our MEU is prepared for.” The BLT culminated the training by conducting squad supported live-fire, fire-and-movement attacks, which incorporated company organic assets as wells scout snipers exercising the combat orders process. The BLT successfully completed all training expectations and reinforced the strength of their teams from the bottom up making the BLT as a whole fundamentally more effective and responsive. “This training helped the Marines get to the next tier of confidence in their weapons systems, intimately learning about their day and night optics and how to use both in low-light and other harsh situations, as well as built a familiarity with rest of their gear issued for deployment,” Nichols added. The Battalion Landing Team worked in extreme conditions to prepare themselves as well as the rest of the 15th MEU for seamless and quick response to crises situations even in the most unforgiving terrain and climate. “This exercise acclimated us to operating in 5th Fleet’s environment,” said 1st Lt. Patrick Neichter, the platoon commander of 2nd platoon, Company B. “Alligator Dagger was necessary so we are prepared to respond to any type of crises situation while the 15th MEU is operating in the 5th Fleet area of operation.” From heat acclamation and building and using terrain models to conduct live-fire squad attacks, the BLT built their confidence of the key leaders as well as the small unit leaders perfecting readiness, the Marines’ leadership skills and the overall abilities of the 15th MEU.

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 8, 2017) Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force conduct a visit, board, search and seizure mission aboard USS Lewis B. Puller (T-ESB 3) during exercise Alligator Dagger 2017. VBSSs are conducted to capture and control a suspected enemy vessel in order to combat terrorism, piracy and smuggling operations on the sea. Available expeditionary Navy/Marine Corps forces stand ready aboard ships to assure allies, deter potential adversaries and provide persistent U.S. presence. Alligator Dagger provides opportunity to enhance capabilities in critical mission sets inherent to the U.S. Navy-Marine Corps team. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Capt. Maida Zheng/Released)"

The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps team comprising of Amphibious Ready Group America, embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, USS Puller and Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, will conduct sustainment and high-level tactical proficiency training to prepare our forces for expeditionary operations at sea, from the sea and ashore in one of the world's most austere environments during Alligator Dagger 17 beginning Sept. 4, 2017 in Djibouti. Alligator Dagger 17 is Task Force 51/5’s dedicated, unilateral combat rehearsal provided to the ARG/MEU, USS Puller and SPMAGTF-CR-CC in which each of the elements work together as a combined Navy and Marine Corps team to practice, rehearse and exercise integrated capabilities that are available to U.S. Central Command both afloat and ashore.

Jordanian, U.S. and Italian forces conduct a combined arms live fire exercise during Eager Lion 2017 in Jordan, May 17, 2017. Now in its seventh year, Eager Lion has become an important engagement between U.S., Jordan and international military partners to facilitate responses to conventional and unconventional threats. Eager Lion is an annual U.S. Central Command exercise in Jordan designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships between the U.S., Jordan and other international partners. This year's iteration is comprised of about 7,200 military personnel from more than 20 nations that will respond to scenarios involving border security, command and control, cyber defense and battle space management. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Shellie Hall)

Sgt. John McKenzie, a military police officer with Company C, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, and Wheeling, West Virginia native, speaks about his role in Exercise Eager Lion 2017. While serving as the sergeant of the guard, McKenzie ensured all base and standard operating procedures were followed. Now in its seventh year, Eager Lion has become an important engagement between U.S., Jordan and international military partners to facilitate responses to conventional and unconventional threats. Eager Lion is an annual U.S. Central Command exercise in Jordan designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships between the U.S., Jordan and other international partners. This year's iteration is comprised of about 7,200 military personnel from more than 20 nations that will respond to scenarios involving border security, command and control, cyber defense and battle space management. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Shellie Hall)

Lance Cpl. Melyn Mihoci, a military police officer with Company C, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, and Columbus, Ohio native, speaks about her role in Eager Lion 2017. As a military police officer, Mihoci provided security at the entry control point and verified identification of individuals entering a camp. Now in its seventh year, Eager Lion has become an important engagement between U.S., Jordan and international military partners to facilitate responses to conventional and unconventional threats. Eager Lion is an annual U.S. Central Command exercise in Jordan designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships between the U.S., Jordan and other international partners. This year's iteration is comprised of about 7,200 military personnel from more than 20 nations that will respond to scenarios involving border security, command and control, cyber defense and battle space management. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Shellie Hall)

US Marines and Jordanian Armed Forces service members conduct Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear training during Eager Lion 2017 in Amman, Jordan on May 10, 2017. Eager Lion provides bilateral forces with an opportunity to promote cooperation and interoperability among participating units, build functional capacity, practice crisis management and strengthen our relationship with potential regional threats. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Manuel R. Benavides and Cpl. Jessica Y. Lucio)

U.S. Marines with 4th Marine Logistics Group and members of the Jordanian Armed Forces conduct Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear training during Eager Lion 2017 near Amman, Jordan May 10, 2017. Eager Lion provides bilateral forces with an opportunity to promote cooperation and interoperability among participating units, build functional capacity, practice crisis management and strengthen our relationship with potential regional threats. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Manuel R. Benavides and Cpl. Jessica Y. Lucio)