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Tents and boxes are set up for Marines to operate during MEFEX 16 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 16, 2016. MEFEX 16 is a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II Marine Expeditionary Force's C2 capabilities in support of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Conducting exercises of this nature ensures II MEF remains ready to provide the Marine Corps with an experienced staff capable of integrating with international allies and partner nations in a combined joint task force, charged with accomplishing a wide range of military operations.

Tents and boxes are set up for Marines to operate during MEFEX 16 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 16, 2016. MEFEX 16 is a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II Marine Expeditionary Force's C2 capabilities in support of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Conducting exercises of this nature ensures II MEF remains ready to provide the Marine Corps with an experienced staff capable of integrating with international allies and partner nations in a combined joint task force, charged with accomplishing a wide range of military operations.

Photo by Sgt. Kirstin Merrimarahajara

Lance Cpl. Jessica Smith, a military policeman with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, guards her post during MEFEX 16 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 16, 2016. MEFEX 16 is a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II Marine Expeditionary Force's C2 capabilities in support of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Conducting exercises of this nature ensures II MEF remains ready to provide the Marine Corps with an experienced staff capable of integrating with international allies and partner nations in a combined joint task force, charged with accomplishing a wide range of military operations.

Lance Cpl. Jessica Smith, a military policeman with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, guards her post during MEFEX 16 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 16, 2016. MEFEX 16 is a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II Marine Expeditionary Force's C2 capabilities in support of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Conducting exercises of this nature ensures II MEF remains ready to provide the Marine Corps with an experienced staff capable of integrating with international allies and partner nations in a combined joint task force, charged with accomplishing a wide range of military operations.

Photo by Sgt. Kirstin Merrimarahajara

Marines with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion provide security at a vehicle check point during MEFEX 16 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 16, 2016. MEFEX 16 is a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II Marine Expeditionary Force's C2 capabilities in support of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Conducting exercises of this nature ensures II MEF remains ready to provide the Marine Corps with an experienced staff capable of integrating with international allies and partner nations in a combined joint task force, charged with accomplishing a wide range of military operations.

Marines with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion provide security at a vehicle check point during MEFEX 16 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 16, 2016. MEFEX 16 is a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II Marine Expeditionary Force's C2 capabilities in support of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Conducting exercises of this nature ensures II MEF remains ready to provide the Marine Corps with an experienced staff capable of integrating with international allies and partner nations in a combined joint task force, charged with accomplishing a wide range of military operations.

Photo by Sgt. Kirstin Merrimarahajara

Sgt. Patrick Cook, Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Non-Commissioned Officer with II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, runs with tear gas during an individual protective equipment exercise during MEFEX 16 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 15, 2016. MEFEX 16 is a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II Marine Expeditionary Force's C2 capabilities in support of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Conducting exercises of this nature endures II MEF remains ready to the Marine Corps with an experienced staff capable of integrating with international allies and partner nations in a combined joint task force, charged with accomplishing a wide range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kirstin Merrimarahajara/released)

Sgt. Patrick Cook, Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Non-Commissioned Officer with II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, runs with tear gas during an individual protective equipment exercise during MEFEX 16 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 15, 2016. MEFEX 16 is a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II Marine Expeditionary Force's C2 capabilities in support of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Conducting exercises of this nature endures II MEF remains ready to the Marine Corps with an experienced staff capable of integrating with international allies and partner nations in a combined joint task force, charged with accomplishing a wide range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kirstin Merrimarahajara/released)

Photo by Sgt. Kirstin Merrimarahajara

Lance Cpl. Jessica Smith, a military policeman with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, guards her post during MEFEX 16 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 16, 2016. MEFEX 16 is a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II Marine Expeditionary Force's C2 capabilities in support of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Conducting exercises of this nature ensures II MEF remains ready to provide the Marine Corps with an experienced staff capable of integrating with international allies and partner nations in a combined joint task force, charged with accomplishing a wide range of military operations.

Lance Cpl. Jessica Smith, a military policeman with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, guards her post during MEFEX 16 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 16, 2016. MEFEX 16 is a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II Marine Expeditionary Force's C2 capabilities in support of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Conducting exercises of this nature ensures II MEF remains ready to provide the Marine Corps with an experienced staff capable of integrating with international allies and partner nations in a combined joint task force, charged with accomplishing a wide range of military operations.

Photo by Sgt. Kirstin Merrimarahajara

Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group receive a brief before testing their M50 gas masks in a field environment during MEFEX at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 15, 2016. MEFEX 16 is a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II Marine Expeditionary Force's C2 capabilities in support of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Conducting exercises of this nature ensures II MEF remains ready to provide the Marine Corps with an experienced staff capable of integrating with international allies and partner nations in a combined joint task force, charged with accomplishing a wide range of military operations.

Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group receive a brief before testing their M50 gas masks in a field environment during MEFEX at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 15, 2016. MEFEX 16 is a command and control exercise conducted in a simulated deployed environment designed to synchronize and bring to bear the full spectrum of II Marine Expeditionary Force's C2 capabilities in support of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Conducting exercises of this nature ensures II MEF remains ready to provide the Marine Corps with an experienced staff capable of integrating with international allies and partner nations in a combined joint task force, charged with accomplishing a wide range of military operations.

Photo by Sgt. Kirstin Merrimarahajara

Cpl. Matthew Maenner, crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced) observes the other MV-22B Osprey returning from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and landing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 17. Marines with VMM0-163 (Rein.) supported the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit during a simulated raid and supplied four MV-22B Ospreys, two AH-1W Cobras, two UH-1Y Hueys and one CH-53E Super Stallion.

Cpl. Matthew Maenner, crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced) observes the other MV-22B Osprey returning from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and landing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 17. Marines with VMM0-163 (Rein.) supported the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit during a simulated raid and supplied four MV-22B Ospreys, two AH-1W Cobras, two UH-1Y Hueys and one CH-53E Super Stallion.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson

Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit exit an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced) to their objective point during a simulated raid on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 17. Marines with VMM-163 (Rein.) supplied four MV-22B Ospreys, two AH-1W Cobras, two UH-1Y Hueys and one CH-53E Super Stallion to support a simulated raid.

Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit exit an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced) to their objective point during a simulated raid on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 17. Marines with VMM-163 (Rein.) supplied four MV-22B Ospreys, two AH-1W Cobras, two UH-1Y Hueys and one CH-53E Super Stallion to support a simulated raid.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson

Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit fly to their objective in an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 17. Marines with VMM-163 (Rein.) supplied four MV-22B Ospreys, two AH-1W Cobras, two UH-1Y Hueys and one CH-53E Super Stallion to support a simulated raid.

Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit fly to their objective in an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 17. Marines with VMM-163 (Rein.) supplied four MV-22B Ospreys, two AH-1W Cobras, two UH-1Y Hueys and one CH-53E Super Stallion to support a simulated raid.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson

Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit board an MV-22B Osprey and wait to board a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced) during a simulated raid on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 17. Marines with VMM-163 (Rein.) supplied four MV-22B Ospreys, two AH-1W Cobras, two UH-1Y Hueys and one CH-53E Super Stallion to support a simulated raid.

Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit board an MV-22B Osprey and wait to board a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced) during a simulated raid on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 17. Marines with VMM-163 (Rein.) supplied four MV-22B Ospreys, two AH-1W Cobras, two UH-1Y Hueys and one CH-53E Super Stallion to support a simulated raid.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson

Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit board an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron163 (Reinforced) during a simulated raid on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 17. Marines with VMM-163 (Rein.) supplied four MV-22B Ospreys, two AH-1W Cobras, two UH-1Y Hueys and one CH-53E Super Stallion to support the training.

Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit board an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron163 (Reinforced) during a simulated raid on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 17. Marines with VMM-163 (Rein.) supplied four MV-22B Ospreys, two AH-1W Cobras, two UH-1Y Hueys and one CH-53E Super Stallion to support the training.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment divert from a trail that is known to have notional improvised explosive devices during an attack evolution at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 20, 2016. Intelligence was gathered from an enemy guard leading the Marines to avoid the path to continue to the objective.

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment divert from a trail that is known to have notional improvised explosive devices during an attack evolution at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 20, 2016. Intelligence was gathered from an enemy guard leading the Marines to avoid the path to continue to the objective.

Photo by Cpl. Justin Updegraff

Cpl. Jarod B. Hodge provides security while interacting with simulated local nationals as Marines from 7th Engineer Support Battalion conducted a simulated resupply at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton March 25, 2016. The convoy training consisted of three phases: Marines performing crowd control while refueling a patrol base, immediate action drills from hostile fire and casualty evacuation from a helicopter landing zone. Hodge, a native of Greenville, Indiana, is a combat engineer with 7th ESB, 1st Marine Logistics Group.

Cpl. Jarod B. Hodge provides security while interacting with simulated local nationals as Marines from 7th Engineer Support Battalion conducted a simulated resupply at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton March 25, 2016. The convoy training consisted of three phases: Marines performing crowd control while refueling a patrol base, immediate action drills from hostile fire and casualty evacuation from a helicopter landing zone. Hodge, a native of Greenville, Indiana, is a combat engineer with 7th ESB, 1st Marine Logistics Group.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Bowles

Marines from 7th Engineer Support Battalion conduct a reaction to a simulated improvised explosive device by sweeping in front of the downed vehicle at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton March 25, 2016. Marines performed the training in preparation for upcoming deployments with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response Central Command, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin and Koa Moana.

Marines from 7th Engineer Support Battalion conduct a reaction to a simulated improvised explosive device by sweeping in front of the downed vehicle at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton March 25, 2016. Marines performed the training in preparation for upcoming deployments with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response Central Command, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin and Koa Moana.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Bowles

Sgt. Travis M. Ryan interacts with role players as Marines from 7th Engineer Support Battalion provide security and conduct a simulated resupply at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton March 25, 2016. The convoy training consisted of three phases: Marines performing crowd control while refueling a patrol base, immediate action drills from hostile fire and casualty evacuation from a helicopter landing zone. Ryan, a native of Rathdrum, Idaho, is a combat engineer with 7th ESB, 1st Marine Logistics Group.

Sgt. Travis M. Ryan interacts with role players as Marines from 7th Engineer Support Battalion provide security and conduct a simulated resupply at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton March 25, 2016. The convoy training consisted of three phases: Marines performing crowd control while refueling a patrol base, immediate action drills from hostile fire and casualty evacuation from a helicopter landing zone. Ryan, a native of Rathdrum, Idaho, is a combat engineer with 7th ESB, 1st Marine Logistics Group.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Bowles

Lance Cpl. Rafael Garcia III, left, and Lance Cpl. Marcus A. Brown, right, apprehend a role player that entered their simulated patrol base as Marines from 7th Engineer Support Battalion conduct an imitation resupply at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton March 25, 2016. Marines performed the training in preparation for upcoming deployments with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response Central Command, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin and Koa Moana. Garcia, a native of Mission, Texas, and Brown, from Elko, Nevada, are combat engineers with 7th ESB, 1st Marine Logistics Group.

Lance Cpl. Rafael Garcia III, left, and Lance Cpl. Marcus A. Brown, right, apprehend a role player that entered their simulated patrol base as Marines from 7th Engineer Support Battalion conduct an imitation resupply at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton March 25, 2016. Marines performed the training in preparation for upcoming deployments with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response Central Command, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin and Koa Moana. Garcia, a native of Mission, Texas, and Brown, from Elko, Nevada, are combat engineers with 7th ESB, 1st Marine Logistics Group.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Bowles

A Spanish Air Force F/A-18 Hornet with 462 Squadron breaks off after receiving fuel from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response- Africa during an aerial refuel mission, Gran Canaria, Spain, Mar. 29, 2016. SPMAGTF-CR-AF Marines and Spanish airmen conducted air-to-air refueling missions in order to enhance crisis response readiness and help build relationships between the two militaries.

A Spanish Air Force F/A-18 Hornet with 462 Squadron breaks off after receiving fuel from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response- Africa during an aerial refuel mission, Gran Canaria, Spain, Mar. 29, 2016. SPMAGTF-CR-AF Marines and Spanish airmen conducted air-to-air refueling missions in order to enhance crisis response readiness and help build relationships between the two militaries.

Photo by Sgt. Kassie McDole

Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion maneuver downrange in an amphibious assault vehicle during a gunnery skills exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 13, 2016. The company conducted the training to prepare for their upcoming participation in the Integrated Training Exercise.

Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion maneuver downrange in an amphibious assault vehicle during a gunnery skills exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 13, 2016. The company conducted the training to prepare for their upcoming participation in the Integrated Training Exercise.

Photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez

Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion maneuver downrange in an amphibious assault vehicle during a gunnery skills exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 13, 2016. The company conducted the training to prepare for their upcoming participation in the Integrated Training Exercise.

Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion maneuver downrange in an amphibious assault vehicle during a gunnery skills exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 13, 2016. The company conducted the training to prepare for their upcoming participation in the Integrated Training Exercise.

Photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez

Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion fire on targets with their amphibious assault vehicle during a gunnery skills exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 13, 2016. Marines utilized the AAV’s .50 caliber machine gun and Mk-19 40mm grenade launcher to engage targets at distances between 400 and 2000 meters.

Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion fire on targets with their amphibious assault vehicle during a gunnery skills exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 13, 2016. Marines utilized the AAV’s .50 caliber machine gun and Mk-19 40mm grenade launcher to engage targets at distances between 400 and 2000 meters.

Photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez