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Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division prepare to launch an attack during the Eager Lion 16 final exercise in Al Quweyrah, Jordan, May 24, 2016. Eager Lion is a recurring exercise between partner nations designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, increase interoperability, and enhance regional security and stability.

Photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez

Members of the Jordanian 77th Marines Battalion advance down range during the Eager Lion 16 final exercise in Al Quweyrah, Jordan, May 24, 2016. Eager Lion is a recurring exercise between partner nations designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, increase interoperability, and enhance regional security and stability.

Photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez

DAU.S. Marines embarked aboard the forward-deployed Whidbey Island Class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) , engage in an amphibious transition from ship to shore in support of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training at the Darvel Bay, Malaysia, May 30, 2016. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste. The Marines are assigned to Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King Jr.

U.S. Marine Corps Major Sven Jensen, the Commander of troops for Easy Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment watches as an landing craft air cushion brings in supplies during an amphibious transition from ship to shore at Tanduo Beach, Malaysia, May 30, 2016. The Marines of Echo Co., BLT, 2/2 are embarked with U.S. sailors aboard the USS Ashland (LSD 48) in support of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste. The Ashland is assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King Jr.

U.S. Marines assigned to Easy Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment post security after an amphibious transition from ship to shore at Tanduo Beach, Malaysia, May 30, 2016. The Marines are embarked aboard the USS Ashland (LSD 48) in support of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste.The Ashland is assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King Jr.

U.S. Marines assigned to Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment conduct an amphibious transition from ship to shore at Tanduo Beach, Malaysia, May 30, 2016. The Marines are embarked aboard the USS Ashland (LSD 48) in support of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste.The Ashland is assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King Jr.

U.S. Marine Corps First Sgt. Benjamin Zeigler, the company first sergeant assigned to Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, middle right, explains the capabilities of a Marine Corps rifle squad to service members of the Royal Malay Army after an amphibious transition from ship to shore at Tanduo Beach, Malaysia, May 30, 2016. The Marines are embarked with U.S. Sailors aboard the USS Ashland (LSD 48) in support of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste.The Ashland is assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King Jr.

U.S. Marines assigned to Easy Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, let down ramps of Amphibious Assault vehicles after an amphibious transition from ship to shore at Tanduo Beach, Malaysia, May 30, 2016. The Marines are embarked with U.S. Sailors aboard the USS Ashland (LSD 48) in support of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste. The Ashland is assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King Jr.

U.S. Marines assigned to Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, greet service members of the Royal Malay Army after an amphibious transition from ship to shore at Tanduo Beach, Malaysia, May 30, 2016. The Marines are embarked with U.S. Sailors aboard the USS Ashland (LSD 48) in support of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste.The Ashland is assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King Jr.

Mongolian Armed Forces Lt. Col. B. Baasaadorj practices the steps of launching an unmanned aerial vehicle during the UAV training portion of Khaan Quest 2016 at Five Hills Training Area near Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, May 27. The training equipped MAF members with a deeper understanding of the purpose and operations of UAVs and how they can be used during peacekeeping missions. Khaan Quest 2016 is an annual, multinational peacekeeping operations exercise hosted by the Mongolian Armed Forces, co-sponsored by U.S. Pacific Command, and supported by U.S. Army Pacific and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. Khaan Quest, in its 14th iteration, is the capstone exercise for this year’s Global Peace Operations Initiative program. The exercise focuses on training activities to enhance international interoperability, develop peacekeeping capabilities, build to mil-to-mil relationships, and enhance military readiness.

Photo by Cpl. Janessa Pon

An unmanned aerial vehicle flies overhead during the UAV training portion of Khaan Quest 2016 at Five Hills Training Area near Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, May 27. The training equipped MAF members with a deeper understanding of the purpose and operations of UAVs and how they can be used during peacekeeping missions. Khaan Quest 2016 is an annual, multinational peacekeeping operations exercise hosted by the Mongolian Armed Forces, co-sponsored by U.S. Pacific Command, and supported by U.S. Army Pacific and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. Khaan Quest, in its 14th iteration, is the capstone exercise for this year’s Global Peace Operations Initiative program. The exercise focuses on training activities to enhance international interoperability, develop peacekeeping capabilities, build to mil-to-mil relationships, and enhance military readiness. Godsey is assigned to 8th military Police Brigade.

Photo by Cpl. Janessa Pon

Members of the Malaysian Armed Forces march past reviewing stands during the Khaan Quest 2016 opening ceremonies at Five Hills Training Area, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, May 22. Khaan Quest 2016 is an annual multinational peacekeeping operations exercise conducted in Mongolia and is the capstone exercise for the Global Peace Operations Initiative.

Photo by Cpl. Janessa Pon

Members of the Mongolian Armed Forces stand in formation before the Khaan Quest 2016 opening ceremonies at Five Hills Training Area, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia May 22. Khaan Quest 2016 is an annual multinational peacekeeping operations exercise conducted in Mongolia and is the capstone exercise for the Global Peace Operations Initiative.

Photo by Cpl. Janessa Pon

U.S. Navy Adm. Harry B. Harris, commander, U.S. Pacific Command, greets U.S. Army Col. Jeffrey Roach, commander, 38th Troop Command, before the Khaan Quest 2016 opening ceremony at the Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, May 22, 2016. Khaan Quest is an annual, multinational peacekeeping operations exercise conducted in Mongolia and is the capstone exercise for this year's United Nations Global Peace Operations Initiative program.

Photo by Cpl. Janessa Pon

Distinguished visitors and multinational participants pose for a photo after the opening ceremony for Khaan Quest 2016, at the Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, May 22, 2016. Khaan Quest is an annual, multinational peacekeeping operations exercise conducted in Mongolia and is the capstone exercise for this year's United Nations Global Peace Operations Initiative program.

Photo by Cpl. Janessa Pon

Multinational participants salute distinguished visitors and the president of Mongolia Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, during the opening ceremony of Khaan Quest 2016. Khaan Quest 2016 is an annual multinational peacekeeping operations exercise conducted in Mongolia and is the capstone exercise for the Global Peace Operations Initiative.

Photo by Cpl. Janessa Pon

The Mongolian Military Dance and Song Ensemble perform a traditional Mongolian dance for service members of participating nations for the Khaan Quest 2016 opening ceremony at Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, May 22, 2016. Khaan Quest is an annual, multinational peacekeeping operations exercise conducted in Mongolia and is the capstone exercise for this year's United Nations Global Peace Operations Initiative program.

Photo by Cpl. Janessa Pon

U.S. Pacific Command Commander, Admiral Harry Harris speaks with the President of Mongolia, The Honorable Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj during the Khan Quest 2016 opening ceremony at Five Hills Training Area, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, May 22. Khan Quest 2016 is an annual multinational peacekeeping operations exercise conducted in Mongolia and is the capstone exercise for this year’s Global Peace Operations Initiative program.

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Markus Castaneda

Reserve Marines with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, prepare to clear a house during exercise Platinum Wolf 2016 at Peacekeeping Operations Training Center South Base, Bujanovac, Serbia, May 18, 2016. The Marines are working with the partner nations of Bosnia, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Montenegro, Slovenia and Serbia to hone their skills in peacekeeping operations and non-lethal weapons systems. The partnering nations are also focusing on sharing new tactics and techniques to improve their ability to work together.

Photo by Sgt. Sara Graham

Reserve Marines with 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, receive a class on room clearing tactics during exercise Platinum Wolf 2016 at Peacekeeping Operations Training Center South Base, Bujanovac, Serbia, May 18, 2016. The Marines are working with the partner nations of Bosnia, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Montenegro, Slovenia and Serbia to hone their skills in peacekeeping operations and non-lethal weapons systems. The partner nations are also focusing on sharing new tactics and techniques to improve their ability to work together.

Photo by Sgt. Sara Graham