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A series of impacts from artillery and air fire make up an explosion seen in the the distance as a result of combined arms trainining conducted by Marines of 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade in support of Large Scale Exercise 2014 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 9. LSE-14 is a bilateral training exercise being conducted by 1st MEB to build U.S. and Canadian forces’ joint capabilities through live, simulated, and constructive military training activities from Aug. 8-14, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Rick Hurtado/Released) - A series of impacts from artillery and air fire make up an explosion seen in the the distance as a result of combined arms trainining conducted by Marines of 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade in support of Large Scale Exercise 2014 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 9. LSE-14 is a bilateral training exercise being conducted by 1st MEB to build U.S. and Canadian forces’ joint capabilities through live, simulated, and constructive military training activities from Aug. 8-14, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Rick Hurtado/Released)

Lance Cpl. Elijah Bingman, an electrician generator operator with 1st Brigade Headquarters Group, Engineers, 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade from Joplin, Missouri, waters the grounding area of a MEP-1060 Generator Set, during Large Scale Exercise 2014 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 6, 2014. LSE-14 is a bilateral training exercise conducted by 1st MEB to build U.S. and Canadian forces’ joint capabilities through live, simulated, and constructive military training activities from Aug. 8-14. - Lance Cpl. Elijah Bingman, an electrician generator operator with 1st Brigade Headquarters Group, Engineers, 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade from Joplin, Missouri, waters the grounding area of a MEP-1060 Generator Set, during Large Scale Exercise 2014 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 6, 2014. LSE-14 is a bilateral training exercise conducted by 1st MEB to build U.S. and Canadian forces’ joint capabilities through live, simulated, and constructive military training activities from Aug. 8-14.

A Brazilian special forces Marine utilizes a mine detector to inspect a road for simulated improvised explosive devices during a counter IED course held on Marambaia Island, Brazil, Aug. 6, 2014. The counter IED course was conducted by U.S. and Brazilian Marines in conjunction with a combat tracking course as part of a theater security cooperation bi-lateral exchange. Through close cooperation, the U.S. and its partners are ready to address transnational security challenges through integrated and coordinated approaches. SPMAGTF-South is currently embarked aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in support of her maiden transit, "America Visits the Americas." (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Donald Holbert/ Released) - A Brazilian special forces Marine utilizes a mine detector to inspect a road for simulated improvised explosive devices during a counter IED course held on Marambaia Island, Brazil, Aug. 6, 2014. The counter IED course was conducted by U.S. and Brazilian Marines in conjunction with a combat tracking course as part of a theater security cooperation bi-lateral exchange. Through close cooperation, the U.S. and its partners are ready to address transnational security challenges through integrated and coordinated approaches. SPMAGTF-South is currently embarked aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in support of her maiden transit, "America Visits the Americas." (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Donald Holbert/ Released)

Lance Cpl. Elijah Bingman, an electrician generator operator with 1st Brigade Headquarters Group, Engineers, 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade from Joplin, Mo., inspects an MPE-1060 Generator Set for proper functionality during Large Scale Exercise 2014 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 6, 2014. LSE-14 is a bilateral training exercise being conducted by 1st MEB to build U.S. and Canadian forces’ joint capabilities through live, simulated, and constructive military training activities from Aug. 8-14. - Lance Cpl. Elijah Bingman, an electrician generator operator with 1st Brigade Headquarters Group, Engineers, 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade from Joplin, Mo., inspects an MPE-1060 Generator Set for proper functionality during Large Scale Exercise 2014 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 6, 2014. LSE-14 is a bilateral training exercise being conducted by 1st MEB to build U.S. and Canadian forces’ joint capabilities through live, simulated, and constructive military training activities from Aug. 8-14.

Lance Cpl. Luis Martinez, left, from Jacksonville, Fla., and Lance Cpl. Emilio Tetuan from Topeka, Kan., both with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, Brigade Headquarters Group, 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade and tasked to provide security for Camp Francis as Guardian Angels during Large Scale Exercise 2014, perform a radio functionality check aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 5. LSE-14 is a bilateral training exercise being conducted by 1st MEB to build U.S. and Canadian forces’ joint capabilities through live, simulated, and constructive military training activities from Aug. 8-14. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rick Hurtado/Released) - Lance Cpl. Luis Martinez, left, from Jacksonville, Fla., and Lance Cpl. Emilio Tetuan from Topeka, Kan., both with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, Brigade Headquarters Group, 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade and tasked to provide security for Camp Francis as Guardian Angels during Large Scale Exercise 2014, perform a radio functionality check aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 5. LSE-14 is a bilateral training exercise being conducted by 1st MEB to build U.S. and Canadian forces’ joint capabilities through live, simulated, and constructive military training activities from Aug. 8-14. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rick Hurtado/Released)

Private First Class Anthony Perez from Dallas, Tx., a Motor Transportation Operator with Brigade Headquarters Group, 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade, prepares a water bowl to be removed and refilled at Camp Francis during Large Scale Exercise 2014 aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentyninepalms, Calif., Aug. 3, 2014. LSE-14, being conducted from Aug. 8-14, is a bilateral training exercise between the U.S. and Canada which includes live, simulated, and constructive operations to enhance both countries’ ability to activate and deploy a Marine Air Ground Task Force with speed and effectiveness in support of the full range of military operations as required by combatant commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caitlin Bevel) - Private First Class Anthony Perez from Dallas, Tx., a Motor Transportation Operator with Brigade Headquarters Group, 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade, prepares a water bowl to be removed and refilled at Camp Francis during Large Scale Exercise 2014 aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentyninepalms, Calif., Aug. 3, 2014. LSE-14, being conducted from Aug. 8-14, is a bilateral training exercise between the U.S. and Canada which includes live, simulated, and constructive operations to enhance both countries’ ability to activate and deploy a Marine Air Ground Task Force with speed and effectiveness in support of the full range of military operations as required by combatant commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caitlin Bevel)

Lance Cpl. James A. Trevino, a combat videographer with 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade, practices reproduction and photo editing inside a Tactical Imagery Production System during Large Scale Exercise 2014 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 2, 2014. LSE-14 is a bilateral training exercise being conducted by 1st MEB to build U.S. and Canadian forces' joint capabilities through live, simulated, and constructive military training activities from Aug. 8-14. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Serna/Released) - Lance Cpl. James A. Trevino, a combat videographer with 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade, practices reproduction and photo editing inside a Tactical Imagery Production System during Large Scale Exercise 2014 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 2, 2014. LSE-14 is a bilateral training exercise being conducted by 1st MEB to build U.S. and Canadian forces' joint capabilities through live, simulated, and constructive military training activities from Aug. 8-14. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Serna/Released)

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Lance Cpl. Francis Trezza, a heavy equipment operator with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, prepares to operate a forklift during the 2014 I Marine Expeditionary Brigade command post exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 19, 2014. The CPX was designed to help improve the 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade's readiness for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Silvano/released) - Lance Cpl. Francis Trezza, a heavy equipment operator with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, prepares to operate a forklift during the 2014 I Marine Expeditionary Brigade command post exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 19, 2014. The CPX was designed to help improve the 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade's readiness for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Silvano/released)

A soldier with 4th Tolay, 6th Kandak, 4th Brigade, Afghan National Army, provides security during a final training exercise for the security training program with Regional Corps Battle School aboard Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, April 1, 2014. - A soldier with 4th Tolay, 6th Kandak, 4th Brigade, Afghan National Army, provides security during a final training exercise for the security training program with Regional Corps Battle School aboard Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, April 1, 2014.