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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. 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

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Steven Rannals, a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command provides security during a subject matter expert exchange with the Saudi Arabian Naval Special Forces in Saudi Arabia, May 17, 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. Steven Rannals, a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command provides security during a subject matter expert exchange with the Saudi Arabian Naval Special Forces in Saudi Arabia, May 17, 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

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Bobby Cherries, a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, assists a Saudi Arabian Naval Special Forces Sailor vault through a window during a subject matter expert exchange in Saudi Arabia, May 17, 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. Bobby Cherries, a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, assists a Saudi Arabian Naval Special Forces Sailor vault through a window during a subject matter expert exchange in Saudi Arabia, May 17, 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

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Justin Burch, a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, raid a building with Saudi Arabian Naval Special Forces during a subject matter expert exchange in Saudi Arabia, May 17, 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. Justin Burch, a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, raid a building with Saudi Arabian Naval Special Forces during a subject matter expert exchange in Saudi Arabia, May 17, 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

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brock Legant, a scout sniper with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, provides over watch during a subject matter expert exchange with Saudi Arabian Naval Special Forces in Saudi Arabia, May 17, 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 Cpl. Brock Legant, a scout sniper with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, provides over watch during a subject matter expert exchange with Saudi Arabian Naval Special Forces in Saudi Arabia, May 17, 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

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ian Miner, a scout sniper with Charlie Company 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, provides over watch with Saudi Arabian Naval Special Forces during a subject matter expert exchange in Saudi Arabia, May 17, 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 Cpl. Ian Miner, a scout sniper with Charlie Company 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, provides over watch with Saudi Arabian Naval Special Forces during a subject matter expert exchange in Saudi Arabia, May 17, 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

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Bobby Cherries, a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, provides security during a subject matter expert exchange with the Saudi Arabian Naval Special Forces in Saudi Arabia, May 15, 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. Bobby Cherries, a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, provides security during a subject matter expert exchange with the Saudi Arabian Naval Special Forces in Saudi Arabia, May 15, 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

Saudi Arabian Naval Special Forces provide sniper support for U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command , during a subject matter expert exchange in Saudi Arabia, May 15, 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)

Saudi Arabian Naval Special Forces provide sniper support for U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command , during a subject matter expert exchange in Saudi Arabia, May 15, 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

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Steven Rannals, a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, rehearses alongside other Marines during a subject matter expert exchange with the Saudi Arabian Naval Special Forces in Saudi Arabia, May 15, 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. Steven Rannals, a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, rehearses alongside other Marines during a subject matter expert exchange with the Saudi Arabian Naval Special Forces in Saudi Arabia, May 15, 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

Saudi Arabian Naval Special Forces prepare for an assault during a subject matter expert exchange with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, in Saudi Arabia, May 15, 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)

Saudi Arabian Naval Special Forces prepare for an assault during a subject matter expert exchange with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, in Saudi Arabia, May 15, 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

U.S. Marines 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 practice room clearing during a subject matter expert exchange in Saudi Arabia, May 15, 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. Marines 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 practice room clearing during a subject matter expert exchange in Saudi Arabia, May 15, 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

U.S. Marines 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 practice room clearing during a subject matter expert exchange in Saudi Arabia, May 15, 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. Marines 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 practice room clearing during a subject matter expert exchange in Saudi Arabia, May 15, 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

An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, approaches a landing zone in Saudi Arabia for a subject matter expert exchange, May 15, 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 Maj. Darren Gretchko)

An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, approaches a landing zone in Saudi Arabia for a subject matter expert exchange, May 15, 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 Maj. Darren Gretchko)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle McNan

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, prepare to load an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 to conduct a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise in Jordan, May 8 2017. This event supported Eager Lion 2017, a recurring multinational exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, increase interoperability between partner nations, and enhance regional security and stability. The SPMAGTF is a self-sustaining expeditionary unit, designed to provide a broad range of crisis response capabilities throughout the Central Command area of responsibility, using organic aviation, logistical, and ground combat assets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Thompson)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, prepare to load an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 to conduct a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise in Jordan, May 8 2017. This event supported Eager Lion 2017, a recurring multinational exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, increase interoperability between partner nations, and enhance regional security and stability. The SPMAGTF is a self-sustaining expeditionary unit, designed to provide a broad range of crisis response capabilities throughout the Central Command area of responsibility, using organic aviation, logistical, and ground combat assets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Thompson)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Thompson

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