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Georgian soldiers and U.S. Marines perform a ceremonial departure in front of their leaders, Maj. Gen. Vakhtang Kapanadze, Chief of Defense of Georgian Armed Forces, and Brig. Gen. Norma L. Cooling, deputy commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, during a ceremony, March 24 in Vaziani Training Area. The Georgian 43 rd Light Infantry Battalion and U.S. Marines, who have worked together since October as part of the Georgia Deployment Program, will contribute to NATO’s Resolute Support in Afghanistan. - Georgian soldiers and U.S. Marines perform a ceremonial departure in front of their leaders, Maj. Gen. Vakhtang Kapanadze, Chief of Defense of Georgian Armed Forces, and Brig. Gen. Norma L. Cooling, deputy commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, during a ceremony, March 24 in Vaziani Training Area. The Georgian 43 rd Light Infantry Battalion and U.S. Marines, who have worked together since October as part of the Georgia Deployment Program, will contribute to NATO’s Resolute Support in Afghanistan.

A U.S. Marine aircraft crewman with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command, performs pre-flight checks on a KC-130J Hercules aircraft before takeoff in the Central Command area of operations, Feb. 23, 2015. The Marines, sailors and aircraft with VMGR 352 support SPMAGTF – CR – CC by transporting supplies, equipment, and personnel to various locations in the region. - A U.S. Marine aircraft crewman with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command, performs pre-flight checks on a KC-130J Hercules aircraft before takeoff in the Central Command area of operations, Feb. 23, 2015. The Marines, sailors and aircraft with VMGR 352 support SPMAGTF – CR – CC by transporting supplies, equipment, and personnel to various locations in the region.

U.S. Marine Chief Warrant Officer 2 Juan Rodriguez, an explosive ordnance disposal officer with Task Force Al Asad, and brigade-level leaders of the Iraqi Army walk through an improvised explosive device training lane aboard Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Jan. 31, 2015. The classes showed the leadership the training their soldiers will receive in the future and gave them a look at tactics being used today by Da'esh. - U.S. Marine Chief Warrant Officer 2 Juan Rodriguez, an explosive ordnance disposal officer with Task Force Al Asad, and brigade-level leaders of the Iraqi Army walk through an improvised explosive device training lane aboard Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Jan. 31, 2015. The classes showed the leadership the training their soldiers will receive in the future and gave them a look at tactics being used today by Da'esh.

A Marine greets his son during a homecoming event aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 14, 2015. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion-2 returned from a six-month deployment in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa. - A Marine greets his son during a homecoming event aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 14, 2015. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion-2 returned from a six-month deployment in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa.

Friends and family members of U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit wait for the return of their Marines from deployment at the 26th MEU command post, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 13, 2015. The Marines were deployed in support of the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response Africa. - Friends and family members of U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit wait for the return of their Marines from deployment at the 26th MEU command post, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 13, 2015. The Marines were deployed in support of the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response Africa.

First Lt. Joe A. Bosnick, a platoon commander with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M16-A4 service rifle during a weapons calibration shoot at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 7, 2014. The Marines conducted the training to ensure all weapon systems are working properly and are ready for the upcoming deployment at the end of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Austin A. Lewis) - First Lt. Joe A. Bosnick, a platoon commander with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M16-A4 service rifle during a weapons calibration shoot at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 7, 2014. The Marines conducted the training to ensure all weapon systems are working properly and are ready for the upcoming deployment at the end of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Austin A. Lewis)

Maj. Jason P. Quinter, future plans officer with I Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Expeditionary Brigade—Afghanistan, reunites with his children after returning home from a deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 6, 2014. The Marines and Sailors of MEB-A recently completed a transfer of authority with Afghan National Security Forces in Helmand province, marking the end of nine years of Marine operations in the area. - Maj. Jason P. Quinter, future plans officer with I Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Expeditionary Brigade—Afghanistan, reunites with his children after returning home from a deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 6, 2014. The Marines and Sailors of MEB-A recently completed a transfer of authority with Afghan National Security Forces in Helmand province, marking the end of nine years of Marine operations in the area.

Supporting Operation United Assistance, Armed Forces of Liberia engineers work on the Tubmanburg Ebola treatment unit. Crews quickly put up a series of tents on freshly leveled and graveled ground. The U.S. Agency for International Development is the lead U.S. Government organization for Operation United Assistance. U.S. Africa Command is supporting the effort by providing command and control, logistics, training and engineering assets to contain the Ebola virus outbreak in West African nations. - Supporting Operation United Assistance, Armed Forces of Liberia engineers work on the Tubmanburg Ebola treatment unit. Crews quickly put up a series of tents on freshly leveled and graveled ground. The U.S. Agency for International Development is the lead U.S. Government organization for Operation United Assistance. U.S. Africa Command is supporting the effort by providing command and control, logistics, training and engineering assets to contain the Ebola virus outbreak in West African nations.

Marine Corps 1st Lt. Sy Poggemeyer stands in front of the USS Peleliu (LHA-5) in port, Oct. 21, 2014. Poggemeyer’s stepfather, Navy Capt. Michael Krieger, served on the USS Peleliu 20 years ago, the same ship that Poggemeyer is currently deployed on with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 31st MEU/Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group recently participated in Amphibious Landing Exercise 15 in the Philippines as part of a regularly-scheduled Fall Patrol of the Asia-Pacific region. - Marine Corps 1st Lt. Sy Poggemeyer stands in front of the USS Peleliu (LHA-5) in port, Oct. 21, 2014. Poggemeyer’s stepfather, Navy Capt. Michael Krieger, served on the USS Peleliu 20 years ago, the same ship that Poggemeyer is currently deployed on with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 31st MEU/Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group recently participated in Amphibious Landing Exercise 15 in the Philippines as part of a regularly-scheduled Fall Patrol of the Asia-Pacific region.

A rifleman with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, hikes to his company objective during the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 23, 2014. The MCCRE is designed to be a final evaluation to ensure the Marines are prepared to be deployed. The battalion is slated to deploy as the ground combat element of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit next year. - A rifleman with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, hikes to his company objective during the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 23, 2014. The MCCRE is designed to be a final evaluation to ensure the Marines are prepared to be deployed. The battalion is slated to deploy as the ground combat element of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit next year.

First Sgt. Brian Moody, first sergeant, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, patrols through southern Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept. 3, 2014. The operation was designed to deter enemy insurgents from operating in the southern area of Helmand province. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Haas/ Released) - First Sgt. Brian Moody, first sergeant, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, patrols through southern Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept. 3, 2014. The operation was designed to deter enemy insurgents from operating in the southern area of Helmand province. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Haas/ Released)

Marines, sailors and coalition partners with Regional Command (Southwest) bow their heads during a moment of silence at the 9/11 memorial ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2014. “That moment of silence gave us an opportunity to reflect and reminds us of why we are here today in Afghanistan in Helmand province,” said Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, commander, RC(SW) and Marine Expeditionary Brigade – Afghanistan. - Marines, sailors and coalition partners with Regional Command (Southwest) bow their heads during a moment of silence at the 9/11 memorial ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2014. “That moment of silence gave us an opportunity to reflect and reminds us of why we are here today in Afghanistan in Helmand province,” said Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, commander, RC(SW) and Marine Expeditionary Brigade – Afghanistan.

Members of the Malaysian Armed Forces observe as a landing craft air cushion carrying Marines and sailors from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Amphibious Squadron Five arrives on a beach during Malaysia-United States Amphibious Exercise 2014. MALUS AMPHEX 14 is a bilateral exercise between the 11th MEU and Malaysian Armed Forces that includes operational and tactical level training in planning, command and control, and combat service support using both ground and sea assets. - Members of the Malaysian Armed Forces observe as a landing craft air cushion carrying Marines and sailors from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Amphibious Squadron Five arrives on a beach during Malaysia-United States Amphibious Exercise 2014. MALUS AMPHEX 14 is a bilateral exercise between the 11th MEU and Malaysian Armed Forces that includes operational and tactical level training in planning, command and control, and combat service support using both ground and sea assets.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Lawanda Ruiz, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Personnel office administration chief, instructs Sgt. Bryan Mack (right) and Cpl. Steven Myint (middle) during the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor's course final field exercise June 26, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Ruiz graduated seven students from the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Leslie Keopka) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Lawanda Ruiz, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Personnel office administration chief, instructs Sgt. Bryan Mack (right) and Cpl. Steven Myint (middle) during the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor's course final field exercise June 26, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Ruiz graduated seven students from the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Leslie Keopka)

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