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U.S. Col. Michael V. Samarov, the commander of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, answers questions from Honduran press members after a closing ceremony at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Nov. 8, 2017. The unit held a closing ceremony to wrap up their six-month deployment to Central America and to thank interagency and international partners for their support. The Marines and sailors of SPMAGTF-SC have completed a successful deployment in Central America and are scheduled to return to the United States in mid-November 2017.

U.S. Col. Michael V. Samarov, the commander of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, answers questions from Honduran press members after a closing ceremony at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Nov. 8, 2017. The unit held a closing ceremony to wrap up their six-month deployment to Central America and to thank interagency and international partners for their support. The Marines and sailors of SPMAGTF-SC have completed a successful deployment in Central America and are scheduled to return to the United States in mid-November 2017.

Photo by Sgt. Melanie A Wolf

Heide B. Fulton, the chargé d’ affaires with the U.S. Embassy in Honduras, speaks during a closing ceremony for Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Nov. 8, 2017. The unit held a closing ceremony to wrap up their six-month deployment to Central America and to thank interagency and international partners for their support. The Marines and sailors of SPMAGTF-SC have completed a successful deployment in Central America and are scheduled to return to the United States in mid-November 2017.

Heide B. Fulton, the chargé d’ affaires with the U.S. Embassy in Honduras, speaks during a closing ceremony for Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Nov. 8, 2017. The unit held a closing ceremony to wrap up their six-month deployment to Central America and to thank interagency and international partners for their support. The Marines and sailors of SPMAGTF-SC have completed a successful deployment in Central America and are scheduled to return to the United States in mid-November 2017.

Photo by Sgt. Melanie A Wolf

U.S. Marine Col. Michael V. Samarov, the commander of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, speaks during a closing ceremony at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Nov. 8, 2017. The unit held a closing ceremony to wrap up their six-month deployment to Central America and to thank interagency and international partners for their support. The Marines and sailors of SPMAGTF-SC have completed a successful deployment in Central America and are scheduled to return to the United States in mid-November 2017.

U.S. Marine Col. Michael V. Samarov, the commander of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, speaks during a closing ceremony at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Nov. 8, 2017. The unit held a closing ceremony to wrap up their six-month deployment to Central America and to thank interagency and international partners for their support. The Marines and sailors of SPMAGTF-SC have completed a successful deployment in Central America and are scheduled to return to the United States in mid-November 2017.

Photo by Sgt. Melanie A Wolf

U.S. Marine Col. Michael V. Samarov, the commander of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, speaks during a closing ceremony at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Nov. 8, 2017. The unit held a closing ceremony to wrap up their six-month deployment to Central America and to thank interagency and international partners for their support. The Marines and sailors of SPMAGTF-SC have completed a successful deployment in Central America and are scheduled to return to the United States in mid-November 2017.

U.S. Marine Col. Michael V. Samarov, the commander of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, speaks during a closing ceremony at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Nov. 8, 2017. The unit held a closing ceremony to wrap up their six-month deployment to Central America and to thank interagency and international partners for their support. The Marines and sailors of SPMAGTF-SC have completed a successful deployment in Central America and are scheduled to return to the United States in mid-November 2017.

Photo by Sgt. Melanie A Wolf

Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command stand at attention for the U.S. and Honduran national anthems during a closing ceremony at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Nov. 8, 2017. The unit held a closing ceremony to wrap up their six-month deployment to Central America and to thank interagency and international partners for their support. The Marines and sailors of SPMAGTF-SC have completed a successful deployment in Central America and are scheduled to return to the United States in mid-November 2017.

Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command stand at attention for the U.S. and Honduran national anthems during a closing ceremony at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Nov. 8, 2017. The unit held a closing ceremony to wrap up their six-month deployment to Central America and to thank interagency and international partners for their support. The Marines and sailors of SPMAGTF-SC have completed a successful deployment in Central America and are scheduled to return to the United States in mid-November 2017.

Photo by Sgt. Melanie A Wolf

The Mongolian Armed Forces Honor Guard stands at rest during the rehearsal of the Exercise Khaan Quest 2017 opening ceremony of at Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, July 23, 2017. Khaan Quest 2017 is a Mongolian-hosted, combined, joint training exercise designed to strengthen the capabilities of the U.S., Mongolia and other nations in international peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Charles Plouffe)

The Mongolian Armed Forces Honor Guard stands at rest during the rehearsal of the Exercise Khaan Quest 2017 opening ceremony of at Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, July 23, 2017. Khaan Quest 2017 is a Mongolian-hosted, combined, joint training exercise designed to strengthen the capabilities of the U.S., Mongolia and other nations in international peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Charles Plouffe)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Charles Plouffe

The Mongolian Armed Forces Honor Guard preforms during the opening ceremony of Exercise Khaan Quest 2017 at Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, July 23, 2017. Khaan Quest 2017 is a Mongolian-hosted, combined, joint training exercise designed to strengthen the capabilities of the U.S., Mongolia and other partner nations in international peacekeeping operations.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Maximiliano Rosas)

The Mongolian Armed Forces Honor Guard preforms during the opening ceremony of Exercise Khaan Quest 2017 at Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, July 23, 2017. Khaan Quest 2017 is a Mongolian-hosted, combined, joint training exercise designed to strengthen the capabilities of the U.S., Mongolia and other partner nations in international peacekeeping operations.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Maximiliano Rosas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Maximiliano Rosas

Service members of partnered nations stand in formation during the Khaan Quest 2017 opening ceremony at Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, July 23, 2017. Khaan Quest 2017 is a Mongolian-hosted, combined, joint training exercise designed to strengthen the capabilities of the U.S., Mongolia and other partner nations in international peacekeeping operations.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Maximiliano Rosas)

Service members of partnered nations stand in formation during the Khaan Quest 2017 opening ceremony at Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, July 23, 2017. Khaan Quest 2017 is a Mongolian-hosted, combined, joint training exercise designed to strengthen the capabilities of the U.S., Mongolia and other partner nations in international peacekeeping operations.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Maximiliano Rosas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Maximiliano Rosas

Mongolian Armed Forces service members conduct the pass and review during the opening ceremony of Exercise Khaan Quest 2017 at Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, July 23, 2017. Khaan Quest 2017 is a Mongolian-hosted, combined, joint training exercise designed to strengthen the capabilities of the U.S., Mongolia and other partner nations in international peacekeeping operations.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Maximiliano Rosas)

Mongolian Armed Forces service members conduct the pass and review during the opening ceremony of Exercise Khaan Quest 2017 at Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, July 23, 2017. Khaan Quest 2017 is a Mongolian-hosted, combined, joint training exercise designed to strengthen the capabilities of the U.S., Mongolia and other partner nations in international peacekeeping operations.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Maximiliano Rosas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Maximiliano Rosas

The Mongolian Military Dance and Song Ensemble perform traditional Mongolian dancing after the opening ceremony of Exercise Khaan Quest 2017 at Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, July 23, 2017. Khaan Quest 2017 is a Mongolian-hosted, combined, joint training exercise designed to strengthen the capabilities of the U.S., Mongolia and other partner nations in international peacekeeping operations.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Maximiliano Rosas)

The Mongolian Military Dance and Song Ensemble perform traditional Mongolian dancing after the opening ceremony of Exercise Khaan Quest 2017 at Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, July 23, 2017. Khaan Quest 2017 is a Mongolian-hosted, combined, joint training exercise designed to strengthen the capabilities of the U.S., Mongolia and other partner nations in international peacekeeping operations.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Maximiliano Rosas)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Maximiliano Rosas

The Mongolian Armed Forces Honor Guard marches during the pass and review at the opening ceremony of Exercise Khaan Quest 2017, Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, July 23, 2017. Khaan Quest 2017 is a Mongolian-hosted, combined, joint training exercise designed to strengthen the capabilities of the U.S., Mongolia and other nations in international peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Charles Plouffe)

The Mongolian Armed Forces Honor Guard marches during the pass and review at the opening ceremony of Exercise Khaan Quest 2017, Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, July 23, 2017. Khaan Quest 2017 is a Mongolian-hosted, combined, joint training exercise designed to strengthen the capabilities of the U.S., Mongolia and other nations in international peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Charles Plouffe)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Charles Plouffe

U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, exchange gifts with Saudi Arabian Naval Special Forces at the end of a subject matter expert exchange while forward deployed in the Middle East, May 18, 2017. The exchange proved to be an enhancing opportunity for both the U.S. and Saudi forces. Deploying U.S. Marines into the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to conduct combined military training with our partner nations’ security forces strengthens our vital relationships with partners in this important region.

U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, exchange gifts with Saudi Arabian Naval Special Forces at the end of a subject matter expert exchange while forward deployed in the Middle East, May 18, 2017. The exchange proved to be an enhancing opportunity for both the U.S. and Saudi forces. Deploying U.S. Marines into the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to conduct combined military training with our partner nations’ security forces strengthens our vital relationships with partners in this important region.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan

U.S. Marines with Security and Emergency Services Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Installations–West, hands off the torch to Orange County Sheriff Department Special Olympics torch from runners of the Oceanside Police Department at San Clemente, Calif., May 31st, 2017. More than 30 Marines from the SES and the installation Provost Marshal Office participated in the 2017 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of the Special Olympics. The Marines received the torch from runners with the Oceanside Police Department at the Camp Pendleton Main Gate, Calif., May 31st, 2017. SES Bn. Marines then relayed the torch and ran it 17 miles to San Clemente.

U.S. Marines with Security and Emergency Services Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps Installations–West, hands off the torch to Orange County Sheriff Department Special Olympics torch from runners of the Oceanside Police Department at San Clemente, Calif., May 31st, 2017. More than 30 Marines from the SES and the installation Provost Marshal Office participated in the 2017 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of the Special Olympics. The Marines received the torch from runners with the Oceanside Police Department at the Camp Pendleton Main Gate, Calif., May 31st, 2017. SES Bn. Marines then relayed the torch and ran it 17 miles to San Clemente.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

Marines with the U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, “The Commandant’s Own”, perform for a special live Memorial Day performance on Fox & Friends Morning Show in New York, May 29, 2017. Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen participated in Fleet Week New York 2017.

Marines with the U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, “The Commandant’s Own”, perform for a special live Memorial Day performance on Fox & Friends Morning Show in New York, May 29, 2017. Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen participated in Fleet Week New York 2017.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Troy Saunders

Armed Forces of the Philippines Maj. Gen. Herminigildo Aquino, left, AFP Gen. Eduardo M. Año, the Honorable Ambassador Sung Y. Kim, Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana, Under Secretary Ariel Y. Abadilla, AFP Lt. Gen. Oscar T. Lactao, and U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Brian Cavanaugh stand “shoulder-to-shoulder” and shake hands during the Balikatan 2017 closing ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, May 19, 2017. Aquino is the Philippine assistance exercise director. Año is the Chief of Staff of the AFP. Kim is the U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines. Lorenzana is the Philippine Secretary of National Defense. Abadilla is the Philippine Undersecretary for Civilian Security and Consular Concerns. Lactao is the Philippine exercise director for Balikatan. Cavanaugh is the deputy commander of Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine bilateral military exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations. (

Armed Forces of the Philippines Maj. Gen. Herminigildo Aquino, left, AFP Gen. Eduardo M. Año, the Honorable Ambassador Sung Y. Kim, Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana, Under Secretary Ariel Y. Abadilla, AFP Lt. Gen. Oscar T. Lactao, and U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Brian Cavanaugh stand “shoulder-to-shoulder” and shake hands during the Balikatan 2017 closing ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, May 19, 2017. Aquino is the Philippine assistance exercise director. Año is the Chief of Staff of the AFP. Kim is the U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines. Lorenzana is the Philippine Secretary of National Defense. Abadilla is the Philippine Undersecretary for Civilian Security and Consular Concerns. Lactao is the Philippine exercise director for Balikatan. Cavanaugh is the deputy commander of Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine bilateral military exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations. (

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Marc Castaneda

Armed Forces of the Philippines Maj. Gen. Herminigildo Aquino, left, AFP Gen. Eduardo M. Año, the Honorable Ambassador Sung Y. Kim, Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana, Under Secretary Ariel Y. Abadilla, AFP Lt. Gen. Oscar T. Lactao, and U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Brian Cavanaugh stand “shoulder-to-shoulder” and shake hands during the Balikatan 2017 closing ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, May 19, 2017. Aquino is the Philippine assistance exercise director. Año is the Chief of Staff of the AFP. Kim is the U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines. Lorenzana is the Philippine Secretary of National Defense. Abadilla is the Philippine Undersecretary for Civilian Security and Consular Concerns. Lactao is the Philippine exercise director for Balikatan. Cavanaugh is the deputy commander of Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine bilateral military exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations.

Armed Forces of the Philippines Maj. Gen. Herminigildo Aquino, left, AFP Gen. Eduardo M. Año, the Honorable Ambassador Sung Y. Kim, Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana, Under Secretary Ariel Y. Abadilla, AFP Lt. Gen. Oscar T. Lactao, and U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Brian Cavanaugh stand “shoulder-to-shoulder” and shake hands during the Balikatan 2017 closing ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, May 19, 2017. Aquino is the Philippine assistance exercise director. Año is the Chief of Staff of the AFP. Kim is the U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines. Lorenzana is the Philippine Secretary of National Defense. Abadilla is the Philippine Undersecretary for Civilian Security and Consular Concerns. Lactao is the Philippine exercise director for Balikatan. Cavanaugh is the deputy commander of Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine bilateral military exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyler Summ, 22, Antigo, Wisconsin, a fixed wing aircraft mechanic deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 231, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, speaks with an AV-8B Harrier pilot after returning from a flight, March 2, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-CC continues its commitment to support OIR and USCENTCOM through employment of kinetic air strike missions, security cooperation and crisis response assets within the region. CJTF-OIR is the global Coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyler Summ, 22, Antigo, Wisconsin, a fixed wing aircraft mechanic deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 231, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, speaks with an AV-8B Harrier pilot after returning from a flight, March 2, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-CC continues its commitment to support OIR and USCENTCOM through employment of kinetic air strike missions, security cooperation and crisis response assets within the region. CJTF-OIR is the global Coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Poole

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Paul Daniels and Lance Cpl. Nathan Derouin, safety equipment mechanics deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 231, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, replace an ejection seat in an AV-8B Harrier, Feb. 27, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-CC continues its commitment to support OIR and USCENTCOM through employment of kinetic air strike missions, security cooperation and crisis response assets within the region. CJTF-OIR is the global Coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Paul Daniels and Lance Cpl. Nathan Derouin, safety equipment mechanics deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 231, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, replace an ejection seat in an AV-8B Harrier, Feb. 27, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-CC continues its commitment to support OIR and USCENTCOM through employment of kinetic air strike missions, security cooperation and crisis response assets within the region. CJTF-OIR is the global Coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Poole

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jonathan Myrick, from Montgomery, Alabama, conducts electrical maintenance checks with Sgt. Levi Torres from Shepheard, Texas, avionics technicians deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 231, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, March 2, 2017.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jonathan Myrick, from Montgomery, Alabama, conducts electrical maintenance checks with Sgt. Levi Torres from Shepheard, Texas, avionics technicians deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 231, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, March 2, 2017.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Poole

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin listens as U.S. Marine Corps Major Thomas Stona explains the capacity of the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program in Norway, April 18, 2017. Speaker Ryan and members of the House of Representatives, as a part of a congressional delegation, met to facilitate communication and idea sharing between the U.S. and Norway. MCPP-N is a lasting program between these two nations to store equipment forward and provide rapid-response capabilities to a wide range of military operations in support of NATO allies and partners.

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin listens as U.S. Marine Corps Major Thomas Stona explains the capacity of the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program in Norway, April 18, 2017. Speaker Ryan and members of the House of Representatives, as a part of a congressional delegation, met to facilitate communication and idea sharing between the U.S. and Norway. MCPP-N is a lasting program between these two nations to store equipment forward and provide rapid-response capabilities to a wide range of military operations in support of NATO allies and partners.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Victoria Ross