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Sgt. Ethan J. Wright, a rifleman Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, participates in a Table 3 unknown distance range during pre-deployment training at Range K-501 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 16, 2017. The training was conducted to enhance the Ground Combat Element’s readiness for future security cooperation operations in Central America.

Sgt. Ethan J. Wright, a rifleman Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, participates in a Table 3 unknown distance range during pre-deployment training at Range K-501 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 16, 2017. The training was conducted to enhance the Ground Combat Element’s readiness for future security cooperation operations in Central America.

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens

Petty Officer 3rd Class Paul S. Buonfiglio, a hospital corpsman with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, sights in on his target at a Table 3 unknown distance range during pre-deployment training at Range K-501 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 16, 2017. The training was conducted to enhance the Ground Combat Element’s readiness for future security cooperation operations in Central America.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Paul S. Buonfiglio, a hospital corpsman with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, sights in on his target at a Table 3 unknown distance range during pre-deployment training at Range K-501 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 16, 2017. The training was conducted to enhance the Ground Combat Element’s readiness for future security cooperation operations in Central America.

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens

Cpl. Steven Dejong, a field radio operator with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, guides Sgt. Travis Nichols, a cyber network operator with SPMAGT-SC, in a movement to contact drill on a Table 5 short distance range during pre-deployment training at Range K-501A on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 16, 2017. The training was conducted to enhance the Ground Combat Element’s readiness for future security cooperation operations in Central America.

Cpl. Steven Dejong, a field radio operator with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, guides Sgt. Travis Nichols, a cyber network operator with SPMAGT-SC, in a movement to contact drill on a Table 5 short distance range during pre-deployment training at Range K-501A on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 16, 2017. The training was conducted to enhance the Ground Combat Element’s readiness for future security cooperation operations in Central America.

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens

Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command conduct a Table 5 short distance range during pre-deployment training at Range K-501A on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 16, 2017. The training was conducted to enhance the Ground Combat Element’s readiness for future security cooperation operations in Central America.

Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command conduct a Table 5 short distance range during pre-deployment training at Range K-501A on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 16, 2017. The training was conducted to enhance the Ground Combat Element’s readiness for future security cooperation operations in Central America.

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens

Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command prepare for their next course of fire at a Table 5 short distance range during pre-deployment training at Range K-501A on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 16, 2017. The training was conducted to enhance the Ground Combat Element’s readiness for future security cooperation operations in Central America.

Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command prepare for their next course of fire at a Table 5 short distance range during pre-deployment training at Range K-501A on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 16, 2017. The training was conducted to enhance the Ground Combat Element’s readiness for future security cooperation operations in Central America.

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens

Sgt. Jeffrey C. Senger, a machine gunner with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, fires his M4 carbine on a Table 3 unknown distance range during pre-deployment training at Range K-501 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 16, 2017. The training was conducted to enhance the Ground Combat Element’s readiness for future security cooperation operations in Central America.

Sgt. Jeffrey C. Senger, a machine gunner with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, fires his M4 carbine on a Table 3 unknown distance range during pre-deployment training at Range K-501 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 16, 2017. The training was conducted to enhance the Ground Combat Element’s readiness for future security cooperation operations in Central America.

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens

Staff Sgt. Kiriden Benny, the cyber network systems chief with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, practices breathing compressed air during Underwater Egress Training at the Water Survival Training Facility on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 8, 2017. The purpose of the training is to teach Marines lifesaving skills in the event of an aircraft mishap in the water.

Staff Sgt. Kiriden Benny, the cyber network systems chief with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, practices breathing compressed air during Underwater Egress Training at the Water Survival Training Facility on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 8, 2017. The purpose of the training is to teach Marines lifesaving skills in the event of an aircraft mishap in the water.

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Martens

Pfc. Stetson Kirkpatrick (left) and Cpl. Cade Mierstice (right) load ordnance on an aircraft during cold weather operations on Fort Drum, N.Y., March 11, 2017. The training, which began March 8, involves Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, along with other various units across the Department of Defense. The Marines will learn how to deal with the challenges that come with working in cold, and sometimes snowy and icy environments. Kirkpatrick and Mierstice are aviation ordnance technicians with HMLA-269.

Pfc. Stetson Kirkpatrick (left) and Cpl. Cade Mierstice (right) load ordnance on an aircraft during cold weather operations on Fort Drum, N.Y., March 11, 2017. The training, which began March 8, involves Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, along with other various units across the Department of Defense. The Marines will learn how to deal with the challenges that come with working in cold, and sometimes snowy and icy environments. Kirkpatrick and Mierstice are aviation ordnance technicians with HMLA-269.

Photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

A Marine with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit mans the rails as amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) prepares to go underway for deployment March 1, 2017. The 24th MEU will operate in Europe and the Middle East in the coming months providing crisis response and contingency support for combatant commanders, including maritime security operations, humanitarian assistance, and advance force operations.

A Marine with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit mans the rails as amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) prepares to go underway for deployment March 1, 2017. The 24th MEU will operate in Europe and the Middle East in the coming months providing crisis response and contingency support for combatant commanders, including maritime security operations, humanitarian assistance, and advance force operations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Autmn Bobby

Marines and Sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit man the rails as amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) prepares to go underway for deployment March 1, 2017. The 24th MEU will operate in Europe and the Middle East in the coming months providing crisis response and contingency support for combatant commanders, including maritime security operations, humanitarian assistance, and advance force operations.

Marines and Sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit man the rails as amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) prepares to go underway for deployment March 1, 2017. The 24th MEU will operate in Europe and the Middle East in the coming months providing crisis response and contingency support for combatant commanders, including maritime security operations, humanitarian assistance, and advance force operations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Autmn Bobby

Cpl. Ali J. Mohammed, a Baghdad, Iraq native and a supply Marine with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, stands in front of the painting an Iraqi flag while in Northern Iraq, Dec. 26, 2016. Mohammed, fluent in Arabic, has strengthened the partnership between SPMAGTF Marines and Iraqi military members by translating pertinent information to support their operations. SPMAGTF Marines enable Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve with security forces, strikes, and advise and assist teams, all of which support the Iraqis in their efforts to defeat ISIL.

Cpl. Ali J. Mohammed, a Baghdad, Iraq native and a supply Marine with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, stands in front of the painting an Iraqi flag while in Northern Iraq, Dec. 26, 2016. Mohammed, fluent in Arabic, has strengthened the partnership between SPMAGTF Marines and Iraqi military members by translating pertinent information to support their operations. SPMAGTF Marines enable Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve with security forces, strikes, and advise and assist teams, all of which support the Iraqis in their efforts to defeat ISIL.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nathan P. Olson with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, prepares to set up a security perimeter after exiting an MV-22 Osprey from Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron-165, while forward deployed to the Middle East, Dec. 26, 2016. Marines with 3/7 compose the ground combat element, to include the dedicated TRAP force, for SPMAGTF-CR-CC within the Central Command area of operations, spanning 20 countries. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is currently forward deployed to several host nations, with the ability to respond to a variety of contingencies rapidly and effectively.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nathan P. Olson with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, prepares to set up a security perimeter after exiting an MV-22 Osprey from Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron-165, while forward deployed to the Middle East, Dec. 26, 2016. Marines with 3/7 compose the ground combat element, to include the dedicated TRAP force, for SPMAGTF-CR-CC within the Central Command area of operations, spanning 20 countries. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is currently forward deployed to several host nations, with the ability to respond to a variety of contingencies rapidly and effectively.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher D. Thompson

A U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island during a helo-borne raid as part of Exercise Alligator Dagger, in the Gulf of Aden, Dec. 21. 2016. The unilateral exercise provides an opportunity for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit to train in amphibious operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 11th MEU is currently supporting U.S. 5th Fleet’s mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region.

A U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island during a helo-borne raid as part of Exercise Alligator Dagger, in the Gulf of Aden, Dec. 21. 2016. The unilateral exercise provides an opportunity for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit to train in amphibious operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 11th MEU is currently supporting U.S. 5th Fleet’s mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region.

Photo by Cpl. April Price

A U.S. Marine with Company C, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, gives the signal to advance onto the objective area during a helo-borne raid as part of Exercise Alligator Dagger in Djibouti, Dec. 22, 2016. The raid involved Marines inserting onto an objective via MV-22 Ospreys and CH-53E Super Stallions, neutralizing simulated enemy threats onsite, and performing a thorough site exploitation of enemy intelligence before extracting all forces from the area, along with apprehended high-value individuals. The unilateral exercise provides an opportunity for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th MEU to train in amphibious operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 11th MEU is currently supporting U.S. 5th Fleet’s mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region.

A U.S. Marine with Company C, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, gives the signal to advance onto the objective area during a helo-borne raid as part of Exercise Alligator Dagger in Djibouti, Dec. 22, 2016. The raid involved Marines inserting onto an objective via MV-22 Ospreys and CH-53E Super Stallions, neutralizing simulated enemy threats onsite, and performing a thorough site exploitation of enemy intelligence before extracting all forces from the area, along with apprehended high-value individuals. The unilateral exercise provides an opportunity for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th MEU to train in amphibious operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 11th MEU is currently supporting U.S. 5th Fleet’s mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Devan Gowans

U.S. Marine MV-22 Ospreys, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, prepare to takeoff from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island in support of a helo-borne raid during Exercise Alligator Dagger, in the Gulf of Aden, Dec. 21, 2016. The unilateral exercise provides an opportunity for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit to train in amphibious operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 11th MEU is currently supporting U.S. 5th Fleet’s mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region.

U.S. Marine MV-22 Ospreys, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, prepare to takeoff from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island in support of a helo-borne raid during Exercise Alligator Dagger, in the Gulf of Aden, Dec. 21, 2016. The unilateral exercise provides an opportunity for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit to train in amphibious operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 11th MEU is currently supporting U.S. 5th Fleet’s mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Maldonado

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, advance toward the dock landing ship USS Comstock via amphibious assault vehicles after completing training for Exercise Alligator Dagger at Arta Beach, Djibouti, Dec. 21, 2016. AAVs are armored amphibious vehicles, capable of transporting Marines via land and sea. The 11th MEU provides a sea-based Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting amphibious operations to humanitarian assistance. The unilateral exercise provides an opportunity for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th MEU to train in amphibious operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 11th MEU is currently supporting U.S. 5th Fleet’s mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region.

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, advance toward the dock landing ship USS Comstock via amphibious assault vehicles after completing training for Exercise Alligator Dagger at Arta Beach, Djibouti, Dec. 21, 2016. AAVs are armored amphibious vehicles, capable of transporting Marines via land and sea. The 11th MEU provides a sea-based Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting amphibious operations to humanitarian assistance. The unilateral exercise provides an opportunity for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th MEU to train in amphibious operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 11th MEU is currently supporting U.S. 5th Fleet’s mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region.

Photo by Sgt. Xzavior McNeal

A U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island during a helo-borne raid as part of Exercise Alligator Dagger, in the Gulf of Aden, Dec. 21, 2016. The unilateral exercise provides an opportunity for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit to train in amphibious operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 11th MEU is currently supporting U.S. 5th Fleet’s mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region.

A U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island during a helo-borne raid as part of Exercise Alligator Dagger, in the Gulf of Aden, Dec. 21, 2016. The unilateral exercise provides an opportunity for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit to train in amphibious operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 11th MEU is currently supporting U.S. 5th Fleet’s mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region.

Photo by Cpl. April L. Price

Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Southern Command receive a mission and safety brief prior to embarking aboard CH-53E Super Stallion and depart to Grand Cayman Island at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Oct. 4, 2016. The SPMAGTF-SC is part of U.S southern Command response team staged at Cayman Island, ready to support U.S disaster relief operations in the Caribbean in response to Hurricane Matthew. SPMATF-SC deployed to Central America in June to serve as a rapid response force during the hurricane season.

Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Southern Command receive a mission and safety brief prior to embarking aboard CH-53E Super Stallion and depart to Grand Cayman Island at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Oct. 4, 2016. The SPMAGTF-SC is part of U.S southern Command response team staged at Cayman Island, ready to support U.S disaster relief operations in the Caribbean in response to Hurricane Matthew. SPMATF-SC deployed to Central America in June to serve as a rapid response force during the hurricane season.

Photo by Cpl. Ian Ferro

Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp transfer cargo from Wasp to the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn, Sept 9, 2016. 22nd MEU, deployed with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, is conducting naval operations in the 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp transfer cargo from Wasp to the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn, Sept 9, 2016. 22nd MEU, deployed with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, is conducting naval operations in the 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Koby Saunders

U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct a casualty collection drill during sustainment training in the 5th Fleet area of operations, June 18, 2016. The 13th MEU is conducting sustainment training to maintain proficiency and combat readiness while deployed with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group during Western Pacific Deployment 16-1.

U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct a casualty collection drill during sustainment training in the 5th Fleet area of operations, June 18, 2016. The 13th MEU is conducting sustainment training to maintain proficiency and combat readiness while deployed with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group during Western Pacific Deployment 16-1.

Photo by Cpl. Alvin Pujols