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U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Ryan Kirkham, the combined anti-armor team platoon sergeant attached to Task Force Al Asad with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, observes soldiers of the 7th Iraqi Infantry Division during training at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 7, 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. Ryan Kirkham, the combined anti-armor team platoon sergeant attached to Task Force Al Asad with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, observes soldiers of the 7th Iraqi Infantry Division during training at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 7, 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 1st Lt. Christian Castilla and Gunnery Sgt. Ryan Kirkham, the combined anti-armor team platoon commander and platoon sergeant attached to Task Force Al Asad with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, conclude a training evolution with Iraqi officers with the 7th Iraqi Infantry Division at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 7, 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 1st Lt. Christian Castilla and Gunnery Sgt. Ryan Kirkham, the combined anti-armor team platoon commander and platoon sergeant attached to Task Force Al Asad with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, conclude a training evolution with Iraqi officers with the 7th Iraqi Infantry Division at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 7, 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. Ryan Kirkham, the combined anti-armor team platoon sergeant attached to Task Force Al Asad with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, conducts a de-brief with Iraqi officer of the 7th Iraqi Infantry Division at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 7, 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. Ryan Kirkham, the combined anti-armor team platoon sergeant attached to Task Force Al Asad with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, conducts a de-brief with Iraqi officer of the 7th Iraqi Infantry Division at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 7, 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 1st Lt. Christian Castilla and Gunnery Sgt. Ryan Kirkham, the combined anti-armor team platoon commander and platoon sergeant attached to Task Force Al Asad from 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, discuss infantry tactics with an Iraqi officer of the 7th Iraqi Infantry Division during training at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 7, 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 1st Lt. Christian Castilla and Gunnery Sgt. Ryan Kirkham, the combined anti-armor team platoon commander and platoon sergeant attached to Task Force Al Asad from 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, discuss infantry tactics with an Iraqi officer of the 7th Iraqi Infantry Division during training at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 7, 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 1st Lt. Christian Castilla and Gunnery Sgt. Ryan Kirkham, the combined anti-armor team platoon commander and platoon sergeant attached to Task Force Al Asad with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, conduct a de-brief with Iraqi officers of the 7th Iraqi Infantry Division at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 7, 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 1st Lt. Christian Castilla and Gunnery Sgt. Ryan Kirkham, the combined anti-armor team platoon commander and platoon sergeant attached to Task Force Al Asad with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, conduct a de-brief with Iraqi officers of the 7th Iraqi Infantry Division at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 7, 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

A sailor stationed aboard the USS America LHD-6 spends time with his family 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 spends time with his family 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

Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit wait for the USS America LHD-6 to depart Naval Base San Diego July 7, 2017. During the deployment America Amphibious Ready Group/15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Western Pacific 17-2 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)

Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit wait for the USS America LHD-6 to depart Naval Base San Diego July 7, 2017. During the deployment America Amphibious Ready Group/15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Western Pacific 17-2 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 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. 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. 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

Col. Bobbi Shea (left) and Col. Dawn R. Alonso (right) salute the national and Marine Corps colors in the traditional pass and review during the change of command and re-designation ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 6, 2017. During the ceremony I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group was re-designated as I MEF Information Group to support I MEF in the expanding information environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert A Alejandre)

Col. Bobbi Shea (left) and Col. Dawn R. Alonso (right) salute the national and Marine Corps colors in the traditional pass and review during the change of command and re-designation ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 6, 2017. During the ceremony I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group was re-designated as I MEF Information Group to support I MEF in the expanding information environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert A Alejandre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Alejandre

Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, I Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, salutes Marines with I MEF Headquarters Group during a change of command and re-designation ceremony July 6, 2017, at Camp Pendleton, Calif. During the ceremony I MEF Headquarters Group was re-designated as I MEF Information Group to support I MEF in the expanding information environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert A Alejandre)

Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, I Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, salutes Marines with I MEF Headquarters Group during a change of command and re-designation ceremony July 6, 2017, at Camp Pendleton, Calif. During the ceremony I MEF Headquarters Group was re-designated as I MEF Information Group to support I MEF in the expanding information environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert A Alejandre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Alejandre

Col. Bobbi Shea begins casing the I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group organizational colors to symbolize the re-designation of I MHG to I MEF Information Group July 6, 2017, at Camp Pendleton, Calif. During the ceremony I MEF Headquarters Group was re-designated as I MIG to support I Marine Expeditionary Force in the expanding information environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert A Alejandre)

Col. Bobbi Shea begins casing the I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group organizational colors to symbolize the re-designation of I MHG to I MEF Information Group July 6, 2017, at Camp Pendleton, Calif. During the ceremony I MEF Headquarters Group was re-designated as I MIG to support I Marine Expeditionary Force in the expanding information environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert A Alejandre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Alejandre

Col. Bobbi Shea (right) relinquishes the I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group colors to Col. Dawn R. Alonso (left) during a change of command and re-designation ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 6, 2017. During the ceremony I MEF Headquarters Group was re-designated as I MEF Information Group to support I MEF in the expanding information environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert A Alejandre)

Col. Bobbi Shea (right) relinquishes the I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group colors to Col. Dawn R. Alonso (left) during a change of command and re-designation ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 6, 2017. During the ceremony I MEF Headquarters Group was re-designated as I MEF Information Group to support I MEF in the expanding information environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert A Alejandre)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Alejandre

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. 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. 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

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