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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 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 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. 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 prepare for a night raid 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. 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 prepare for a night raid 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. 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. 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 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

U.S. Navy Seaman Michael R. Dazo, a hospital corpsman with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, cares for a simulated downed pilot during 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. SPMAGTF Marines consistently train 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 Thompson)

U.S. Navy Seaman Michael R. Dazo, a hospital corpsman with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, cares for a simulated downed pilot during 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. SPMAGTF Marines consistently train 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 Thompson)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Thompson

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary M. Haddock, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, provides fire support with an M-32 grenade launcher during 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. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary M. Haddock, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, provides fire support with an M-32 grenade launcher during 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

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Tyler Tidwell, Company Commander for Baker Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, evaluates the performance of his Marines as they prepare to board an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 during 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. Marine Corps Capt. Tyler Tidwell, Company Commander for Baker Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, evaluates the performance of his Marines as they prepare to board an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 during 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

A division of U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron and an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, return from 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)

A division of U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron and an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, return from 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

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, transport a simulated downed pilot to an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 during 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. SPMAGTF Marines consistently train 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 Thompson)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, transport a simulated downed pilot to an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 during 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. SPMAGTF Marines consistently train 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 Thompson)

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, offload two simulated downed pilots from an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 to a nearby medical facility during 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. These Marines are part of the dedicated TRAP force of 1/7, the ground combat element for the Special Purpose MAGTF. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is currently forward deployed to several nations in CENTCOM with the ability to respond to a variety of contingencies rapidly and effectively. (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, offload two simulated downed pilots from an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 to a nearby medical facility during 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. These Marines are part of the dedicated TRAP force of 1/7, the ground combat element for the Special Purpose MAGTF. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is currently forward deployed to several nations in CENTCOM with the ability to respond to a variety of contingencies rapidly and effectively. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Thompson)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Thompson

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Shakelia Woods, a food service specialist with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, showcases khubuz, a traditional Iraqi flat bread, at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, May 4, 2017. Woods instructed Iraqi soldiers with the 7th Iraqi Army Division on capabilities and employment of an Ozti Field Kitchen (OFK) during an advise and assist mission in support of Task Force Al Asad. Task Force Al Asad trains Iraqi forces with operationally relevant training, an integral aspect of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, the global coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer B. Poole)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Shakelia Woods, a food service specialist with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, showcases khubuz, a traditional Iraqi flat bread, at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, May 4, 2017. Woods instructed Iraqi soldiers with the 7th Iraqi Army Division on capabilities and employment of an Ozti Field Kitchen (OFK) during an advise and assist mission in support of Task Force Al Asad. Task Force Al Asad trains Iraqi forces with operationally relevant training, an integral aspect of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, the global coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer B. Poole)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer B. Poole

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Shakelia Woods, a food service specialist with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, gives instruction on an Ozti Field Kitchen (OFK) to Iraqi soldiers with the 7th Iraqi Army Division during an advise and assist mission in support of Task Force Al Asad in Iraq May 4, 2017. Task Force Al Asad trains Iraqi forces with operationally relevant training, an integral aspect of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, the global coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer B. Poole)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Shakelia Woods, a food service specialist with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, gives instruction on an Ozti Field Kitchen (OFK) to Iraqi soldiers with the 7th Iraqi Army Division during an advise and assist mission in support of Task Force Al Asad in Iraq May 4, 2017. Task Force Al Asad trains Iraqi forces with operationally relevant training, an integral aspect of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, the global coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer B. Poole)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer B. Poole

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