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A wife and child wait to watch the departure of the America Amphibious Ready Group/15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Western Pacific 17-2 15th Marine Expeditionary Force at Naval Base San Diego July 7, 2017. The 15th MEU will provide a forward-deployed, flexible sea-based Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting a variety of combat and humanitarian missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Will Perkins)

A wife and child wait to watch the departure of the America Amphibious Ready Group/15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Western Pacific 17-2 15th Marine Expeditionary Force at Naval Base San Diego July 7, 2017. The 15th MEU will provide a forward-deployed, flexible sea-based Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting a variety of combat and humanitarian missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Will Perkins)

Photo by Sgt. William Perkins

A sailor stationed aboard the USS America LHD-6 embraces his spouse before boarding the ship at Naval Base San Diego prior to departing on the America Amphibious Ready Group/15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Western Pacific 17-2 deployment July 7, 2017. The 15th MEU will provide a forward-deployed, flexible sea-based Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting a variety of combat and humanitarian missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Will Perkins)

A sailor stationed aboard the USS America LHD-6 embraces his spouse before boarding the ship at Naval Base San Diego prior to departing on the America Amphibious Ready Group/15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Western Pacific 17-2 deployment July 7, 2017. The 15th MEU will provide a forward-deployed, flexible sea-based Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting a variety of combat and humanitarian missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Will Perkins)

Photo by Sgt. William Perkins

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend, the commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, speaks with U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, in an undisclosed location in the Middle East, July 6, 2017. Townsend spoke with the Marines about the importance of tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel missions and recognized Marines for excellence while supporting SPMAGTF-CR-CC. SPMAGTF-CR-CC continues its commitment to support Operation Inherent Resolve and USCENTCOM by providing a range of crisis response capabilities. CJTF-OIR is the global Coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shellie Hall)

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend, the commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, speaks with U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, in an undisclosed location in the Middle East, July 6, 2017. Townsend spoke with the Marines about the importance of tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel missions and recognized Marines for excellence while supporting SPMAGTF-CR-CC. SPMAGTF-CR-CC continues its commitment to support Operation Inherent Resolve and USCENTCOM by providing a range of crisis response capabilities. CJTF-OIR is the global Coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shellie Hall)

Photo by Cpl. Shellie Hall

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend, the commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, speaks with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Bill Vivian, the commanding officer of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command in the Middle East, July 6, 2017. During his visit, Townsend spoke with SPMAGTF-CR-CC Marines about the importance of tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel missions and recognized Marines for excellence. SPMAGTF-CR-CC continues its commitment to support Operation Inherent Resolve and USCENTCOM by providing a range of crisis response capabilities. CJTF-OIR is the global Coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shellie Hall)

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend, the commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, speaks with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Bill Vivian, the commanding officer of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command in the Middle East, July 6, 2017. During his visit, Townsend spoke with SPMAGTF-CR-CC Marines about the importance of tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel missions and recognized Marines for excellence. SPMAGTF-CR-CC continues its commitment to support Operation Inherent Resolve and USCENTCOM by providing a range of crisis response capabilities. CJTF-OIR is the global Coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shellie Hall)

Photo by Cpl. Shellie Hall

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Bridget Bastian and Lance Cpl. Jonathan Fer, both combat engineers attached to Task Force Al Asad with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372 ,Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, improve force protection measures by laying concertina wire at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 6, 2017. The Marines of the Engineering Detachment work daily on a variety of engineer tasks in support of the master base plan for Task Force Al Asad. Task Force Al Asad’s mission is to advise and assist and build partner capacity with the Iraqi Security Forces in Al Anbar province in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, the global coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Dave Williams)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Bridget Bastian and Lance Cpl. Jonathan Fer, both combat engineers attached to Task Force Al Asad with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372 ,Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, improve force protection measures by laying concertina wire at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 6, 2017. The Marines of the Engineering Detachment work daily on a variety of engineer tasks in support of the master base plan for Task Force Al Asad. Task Force Al Asad’s mission is to advise and assist and build partner capacity with the Iraqi Security Forces in Al Anbar province in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, the global coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Dave Williams)

Photo by 1st Lt. Dave Williams

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Charles Brown, a squad leader, explains a shot group to U.S. Navy Seaman Christophe Wash, a corpsman, both with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, during a battle sight zero range in the Middle East, July 5, 2017. The training checks the accuracy of the weapon’s sight alignment and ensures SPMAGTF Marines are prepared to react and respond to a variety of scenarios that may play out across the USCENTCOM area of operations. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a self-sustaining expeditionary unit, designed to provide a range of crisis response capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Charles Brown, a squad leader, explains a shot group to U.S. Navy Seaman Christophe Wash, a corpsman, both with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, during a battle sight zero range in the Middle East, July 5, 2017. The training checks the accuracy of the weapon’s sight alignment and ensures SPMAGTF Marines are prepared to react and respond to a variety of scenarios that may play out across the USCENTCOM area of operations. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a self-sustaining expeditionary unit, designed to provide a range of crisis response capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, standby for a night battle sight zero range in the Middle East, July 5, 2017. The training checks the accuracy of the weapon’s sight alignment and ensures SPMAGTF Marines are prepared to react and respond to a variety of scenarios that may play out across the USCENTCOM area of operations. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a well-trained crisis response unit that has the ability to project combat power over vast distances using organic aviation, logistical, and ground combat assets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, standby for a night battle sight zero range in the Middle East, July 5, 2017. The training checks the accuracy of the weapon’s sight alignment and ensures SPMAGTF Marines are prepared to react and respond to a variety of scenarios that may play out across the USCENTCOM area of operations. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a well-trained crisis response unit that has the ability to project combat power over vast distances using organic aviation, logistical, and ground combat assets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Johnny Perez, a mortarman assigned to Task Force Al Asad, with 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, loads gear into a mine-resistant, ambush-protected all-terrain vehiclewhile at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 5, 2017. These Marines are part of the Task Force’s coalition security force team in charge of providing security to the base and personnel onboard. Task Force Al Asad’s mission is to advise and assist and build partner capacity with the Iraqi Security Forces in Al Anbar province in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, the global coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Dave Williams)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Johnny Perez, a mortarman assigned to Task Force Al Asad, with 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, loads gear into a mine-resistant, ambush-protected all-terrain vehiclewhile at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 5, 2017. These Marines are part of the Task Force’s coalition security force team in charge of providing security to the base and personnel onboard. Task Force Al Asad’s mission is to advise and assist and build partner capacity with the Iraqi Security Forces in Al Anbar province in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, the global coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Dave Williams)

Photo by 1st Lt. Dave Williams

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Tracy Cazee, security force detachment operations chief attached to Task Force Al Asad with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, from Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, briefs his Marines prior to assuming their security positions while at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 5, 2017. These Marines are part of the Task Force’s coalition security force team in charge of providing security to the base and personnel onboard. Task Force Al Asad’s mission is to advise and assist and build partner capacity with the Iraqi Security Forces in Al Anbar province in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, the global coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Dave Williams)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Tracy Cazee, security force detachment operations chief attached to Task Force Al Asad with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, from Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, briefs his Marines prior to assuming their security positions while at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 5, 2017. These Marines are part of the Task Force’s coalition security force team in charge of providing security to the base and personnel onboard. Task Force Al Asad’s mission is to advise and assist and build partner capacity with the Iraqi Security Forces in Al Anbar province in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, the global coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Dave Williams)

Photo by 1st Lt. Dave Williams

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Donald Killian, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC), gives shooters the next command as a range coach during combat marksmanship training while forward deployed in the Middle East, July 4, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-CC Marines are prepared to react and respond to a variety of scenarios that may occur across the U.S. Central Command area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle McNan)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Donald Killian, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC), gives shooters the next command as a range coach during combat marksmanship training while forward deployed in the Middle East, July 4, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-CC Marines are prepared to react and respond to a variety of scenarios that may occur across the U.S. Central Command area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle McNan)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle McNan

U.S. Marines Cpl. Jeremy Roistorres and Cpl. Zach Perigo, technical controllers assigned with Marine Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) participate in combat marksmanship training while forward deployed in the Middle East, July 4, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-CC Marines are prepared to react and respond to a variety of scenarios that may occur across the U.S. Central Command area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle McNan)

U.S. Marines Cpl. Jeremy Roistorres and Cpl. Zach Perigo, technical controllers assigned with Marine Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) participate in combat marksmanship training while forward deployed in the Middle East, July 4, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-CC Marines are prepared to react and respond to a variety of scenarios that may occur across the U.S. Central Command area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle McNan)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle McNan

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. David Young, the Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372 headquarters company first sergeant, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC), prepares to fire during combat marksmanship training while forward deployed in the Middle East, July 4, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-CC Marines are prepared to react and respond to a variety of scenarios that may occur across the U.S. Central Command area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle McNan)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. David Young, the Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372 headquarters company first sergeant, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC), prepares to fire during combat marksmanship training while forward deployed in the Middle East, July 4, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-CC Marines are prepared to react and respond to a variety of scenarios that may occur across the U.S. Central Command area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle McNan)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle McNan

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kervin B. JeaneClaude, a machine gunner with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, fires an M249 light machine gun during a sustainment range while forward deployed in the Middle East June 6, 2017. This training ensures SPMAGTF Marines sustain vital skills to enhance their ability to react to any mission they may encounter while conducting USCENTCOM’s crisis response mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher D. Thompson)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kervin B. JeaneClaude, a machine gunner with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, fires an M249 light machine gun during a sustainment range while forward deployed in the Middle East June 6, 2017. This training ensures SPMAGTF Marines sustain vital skills to enhance their ability to react to any mission they may encounter while conducting USCENTCOM’s crisis response mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher D. Thompson)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher D. Thompson

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kervin B. JeaneClaude, a machine gunner, and Cpl. Brandon G. Bilodeau, a machine gunner with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, fires an M249 light machine gun during a sustainment range while forward deployed in the Middle East June 6, 2017. This training ensures SPMAGTF Marines sustain vital skills to enhance their ability to react to any mission they may encounter while conducting USCENTCOM’s crisis response mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher D. Thompson)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kervin B. JeaneClaude, a machine gunner, and Cpl. Brandon G. Bilodeau, a machine gunner with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, fires an M249 light machine gun during a sustainment range while forward deployed in the Middle East June 6, 2017. This training ensures SPMAGTF Marines sustain vital skills to enhance their ability to react to any mission they may encounter while conducting USCENTCOM’s crisis response mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher D. Thompson)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher D. Thompson

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jamie D. Schwartz, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, sights in during a sustainment range while forward deployed in the Middle East June 6, 2017. This training ensures SPMAGTF Marines sustain vital skills to enhance their ability to react to any mission they may encounter while conducting USCENTCOM’s crisis response mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher D. Thompson)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jamie D. Schwartz, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, sights in during a sustainment range while forward deployed in the Middle East June 6, 2017. This training ensures SPMAGTF Marines sustain vital skills to enhance their ability to react to any mission they may encounter while conducting USCENTCOM’s crisis response mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher D. Thompson)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher D. Thompson

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua Wisdo, a motor vehicle operator with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response- Central Command, explains the characteristics and capabilities of a mine-resistant, ambush protected vehicle (MRAP) to Kuwaiti Army Soldiers in Kuwait, May 17, 2017. A convoy subject matter expert exchange was conducted between the Marines and the Kuwaiti Army to exchange best practices. Deploying U.S. Marines into the USCENTCOM area of operations to conduct combined military training with our partner nations’ security forces strengthens our vital relationships with partners in this strategically important region.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Joshua S. McApline)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua Wisdo, a motor vehicle operator with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response- Central Command, explains the characteristics and capabilities of a mine-resistant, ambush protected vehicle (MRAP) to Kuwaiti Army Soldiers in Kuwait, May 17, 2017. A convoy subject matter expert exchange was conducted between the Marines and the Kuwaiti Army to exchange best practices. Deploying U.S. Marines into the USCENTCOM area of operations to conduct combined military training with our partner nations’ security forces strengthens our vital relationships with partners in this strategically important region.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Joshua S. McApline)

Photo by Lance Cpl Joshua S. McApline

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Pyle and Lance Cpl. Mikayla Lauer, motor vehicle operators with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, demonstrate to Kuwaiti Soldiers the proper use of the M240B machine gun in Kuwait, May 17, 2017. The subject matter expert exchange between the U.S. Marines and Kuwaiti Army included M240B machine gun employment, uses of terrain models, and the capabilities of commonly used Marine vehicles. Deploying U.S. Marines into the USCENTCOM area of operations to conduct combined military training with our partner nations’ security forces strengthens our vital relationships with partners in this strategically important region.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Joshua S. McAlpine)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Pyle and Lance Cpl. Mikayla Lauer, motor vehicle operators with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, demonstrate to Kuwaiti Soldiers the proper use of the M240B machine gun in Kuwait, May 17, 2017. The subject matter expert exchange between the U.S. Marines and Kuwaiti Army included M240B machine gun employment, uses of terrain models, and the capabilities of commonly used Marine vehicles. Deploying U.S. Marines into the USCENTCOM area of operations to conduct combined military training with our partner nations’ security forces strengthens our vital relationships with partners in this strategically important region.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Joshua S. McAlpine)

Photo by Lance Cpl Joshua S. McApline

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Elizabeth Culpepper, a motor vehicle operator with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, attaches a mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle (MRAP) to a logistic vehicle system replacement (LVSR) wrecker truck with a Kuwaiti Solder in Kuwait, May 17, 2017. The training provided the Kuwaiti Soldiers an opportunity to get hands on experience with some of the Marine Corps equipment commonly used throughout the area of operations. Deploying U.S. Marines into the USCENTCOM area of operations to conduct combined military training with our partner nations’ security forces strengthens our vital relationships with partners in this strategically important region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Joshua S. McAlpine)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Elizabeth Culpepper, a motor vehicle operator with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, attaches a mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle (MRAP) to a logistic vehicle system replacement (LVSR) wrecker truck with a Kuwaiti Solder in Kuwait, May 17, 2017. The training provided the Kuwaiti Soldiers an opportunity to get hands on experience with some of the Marine Corps equipment commonly used throughout the area of operations. Deploying U.S. Marines into the USCENTCOM area of operations to conduct combined military training with our partner nations’ security forces strengthens our vital relationships with partners in this strategically important region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Joshua S. McAlpine)

Photo by Lance Cpl Joshua S. McApline

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua Wisdo, a motor vehicle operator with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response- Central Command, explains the characteristics and capabilities of a mine-resistant, ambush protected vehicle (MRAP) to Kuwaiti Army Soldiers in Kuwait, May 17, 2017. A convoy subject matter expert exchange was conducted between the Marines and the Kuwaiti Army to exchange best practices. Deploying U.S. Marines into the USCENTCOM area of operations to conduct combined military training with our partner nations’ security forces strengthens our vital relationships with partners in this strategically important region.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua Wisdo, a motor vehicle operator with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response- Central Command, explains the characteristics and capabilities of a mine-resistant, ambush protected vehicle (MRAP) to Kuwaiti Army Soldiers in Kuwait, May 17, 2017. A convoy subject matter expert exchange was conducted between the Marines and the Kuwaiti Army to exchange best practices. Deploying U.S. Marines into the USCENTCOM area of operations to conduct combined military training with our partner nations’ security forces strengthens our vital relationships with partners in this strategically important region.

Photo by Lance Cpl Joshua S. McApline

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brady Post, a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command and Saudi Arabian Naval Special Forces conduct patrols during a subject matter expert exchange in Saudi Arabia, May 16, 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. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle McNan)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brady Post, a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command and Saudi Arabian Naval Special Forces conduct patrols during a subject matter expert exchange in Saudi Arabia, May 16, 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. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle McNan)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle McNan

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