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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Stephen Gibbs, an ordnance technician deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 231, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, and Sgt. Brandon Combs, a quality assurance technician with VMA-231, SPMAGTF-CR-CC, watch a pre-flight inspection, Feb. 27, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-CC continues its commitment to support OIR and USCENTCOM through employment of kinetic air strike missions, security cooperation and crisis response assets within the region. CJTF-OIR is 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 Cpl. Stephen Gibbs, an ordnance technician deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 231, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, and Sgt. Brandon Combs, a quality assurance technician with VMA-231, SPMAGTF-CR-CC, watch a pre-flight inspection, Feb. 27, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-CC continues its commitment to support OIR and USCENTCOM through employment of kinetic air strike missions, security cooperation and crisis response assets within the region. CJTF-OIR is 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 Cpl. Matthew Boys, a fire support Marine with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command, plays American football with Jordanian troops while in Jordan, Feb. 22, 2017. A blending of cultures and the strong bond shared with partner militaries highlights our enduring partnership and support for mutual objectives while meeting common security challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Matthew Boys, a fire support Marine with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command, plays American football with Jordanian troops while in Jordan, Feb. 22, 2017. A blending of cultures and the strong bond shared with partner militaries highlights our enduring partnership and support for mutual objectives while meeting common security challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan

A Jordanian Army mortar team with the Jordanian Quick Reaction Force sets up an 82mm mortar tube in support of a joint terminal attack controller exercise while in Jordan, Feb. 20, 2017. Jordanian forward observers and JTACs work together during this exercise to maintain proficiency in key skills. The U.S. Marines train alongside the Jordanians and other coalition partners to enhance each other’s skills and knowledge in support of mutual objectives while meeting common security challenges (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan)

A Jordanian Army mortar team with the Jordanian Quick Reaction Force sets up an 82mm mortar tube in support of a joint terminal attack controller exercise while in Jordan, Feb. 20, 2017. Jordanian forward observers and JTACs work together during this exercise to maintain proficiency in key skills. The U.S. Marines train alongside the Jordanians and other coalition partners to enhance each other’s skills and knowledge in support of mutual objectives while meeting common security challenges (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan

U.S. Marine Cpl. Cameron Joseph, a forward observer with 4th Air/Naval Gunfire Liaison Company Detachment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command, trains alongside a Jordanian mortar team with the Jordanian Quick Reaction Force during a close air support live fire exercise in Jordan, Feb. 19, 2017. The U.S. Marines train alongside Jordanian, and other coalition partners, to enhance each other’s skills and knowledge in support of mutual objectives while meeting common security challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Cameron Joseph, a forward observer with 4th Air/Naval Gunfire Liaison Company Detachment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command, trains alongside a Jordanian mortar team with the Jordanian Quick Reaction Force during a close air support live fire exercise in Jordan, Feb. 19, 2017. The U.S. Marines train alongside Jordanian, and other coalition partners, to enhance each other’s skills and knowledge in support of mutual objectives while meeting common security challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan

U.S. Marine Cpl. Cameron Joseph, a forward observer with 4th Air/Naval Gunfire Liaison Company Detachment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command, trains alongside a Jordanian mortar team with the Jordanian Quick Reaction Force during a close air support live fire exercise in Jordan, Feb. 19, 2017.4th ANGLICO, M Detachment, an all Reserve unit based out of West Palm Beach, Florida, is currently forward deployed in the Middle East with SPMAGTF-CR-CC. M Detachment is comprised of forward observers, radio operators, joint fires observers, artillery officers and a corpsman, all of which play an important role in the SPMAGTF’s crisis response mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Cameron Joseph, a forward observer with 4th Air/Naval Gunfire Liaison Company Detachment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command, trains alongside a Jordanian mortar team with the Jordanian Quick Reaction Force during a close air support live fire exercise in Jordan, Feb. 19, 2017.4th ANGLICO, M Detachment, an all Reserve unit based out of West Palm Beach, Florida, is currently forward deployed in the Middle East with SPMAGTF-CR-CC. M Detachment is comprised of forward observers, radio operators, joint fires observers, artillery officers and a corpsman, all of which play an important role in the SPMAGTF’s crisis response mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle McNan

U.S. Marine Sgt. Evan Hernandez, a radio operator with 4th Air/Naval Gunfire Liaison Company Detachment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command, trains on a close air support simulator with a Jordanian officer while in Jordan, Feb. 12, 2017. U.S. Marines train with coalition partners to enhance each other’s skills and knowledge in support of mutual objectives while meeting common security challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Evan Hernandez, a radio operator with 4th Air/Naval Gunfire Liaison Company Detachment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command, trains on a close air support simulator with a Jordanian officer while in Jordan, Feb. 12, 2017. U.S. Marines train with coalition partners to enhance each other’s skills and knowledge in support of mutual objectives while meeting common security challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Petty Officer 1st Class Jeric Martin, a medical advisor with Task Force Al-Taqaddum, deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, observes an Iraqi soldier applying an improvised tourniquet while implementing proper combat lifesaving techniques in Iraq, Feb. 7, 2017. Task Force Al-Taqaddum 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 Lance Cpl. Joshua McAlpine)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Petty Officer 1st Class Jeric Martin, a medical advisor with Task Force Al-Taqaddum, deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, observes an Iraqi soldier applying an improvised tourniquet while implementing proper combat lifesaving techniques in Iraq, Feb. 7, 2017. Task Force Al-Taqaddum 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 Lance Cpl. Joshua McAlpine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua McAlpine

U.S. Army Specialist Dasean Epps, an engineer deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, assigned to 258th Engineering Utilities Detachment, saws through a two-by-four in support of daily operations at Task Force Al-Taqaddum in Iraq, Feb. 6, 2017. The detachment has constructed permanent structures for the personnel of the Task Force. Task Force Al-Taqaddum 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 Lance Cpl. Joshua McAlpine)

U.S. Army Specialist Dasean Epps, an engineer deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, assigned to 258th Engineering Utilities Detachment, saws through a two-by-four in support of daily operations at Task Force Al-Taqaddum in Iraq, Feb. 6, 2017. The detachment has constructed permanent structures for the personnel of the Task Force. Task Force Al-Taqaddum 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 Lance Cpl. Joshua McAlpine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua McAlpine

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Petty Officer 1st Class Patrick Goldsmith and U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Petty Officer 1st Class Jeric Martin, medical advisors with Task Force Al-Taqaddum, deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, demonstrate techniques for checking respiratory issues during a combat lifesaving course in Iraq, Feb. 6, 2017. Task Force Al-Taqaddum 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 Lance Cpl. Joshua McAlpine)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Petty Officer 1st Class Patrick Goldsmith and U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Petty Officer 1st Class Jeric Martin, medical advisors with Task Force Al-Taqaddum, deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, demonstrate techniques for checking respiratory issues during a combat lifesaving course in Iraq, Feb. 6, 2017. Task Force Al-Taqaddum 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 Lance Cpl. Joshua McAlpine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua McAlpine

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, assist a simulated casualty to an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during casualty evacuation drills as part of a training exercise while forward deployed in the Middle East, Jan. 30, 2017. This sustainment training ensures the MAGTF is trained in mission essential tasks and is able to respond effectively to possible crises throughout USCENTCOM, and serves as an opportunity to increase proficiency and readiness within the SPMAGTF. 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. Shellie Hall)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, assist a simulated casualty to an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during casualty evacuation drills as part of a training exercise while forward deployed in the Middle East, Jan. 30, 2017. This sustainment training ensures the MAGTF is trained in mission essential tasks and is able to respond effectively to possible crises throughout USCENTCOM, and serves as an opportunity to increase proficiency and readiness within the SPMAGTF. 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. Shellie Hall)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall

U.S. Navy corpsmen with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command strap a simulated casualty to a stretcher during a joint dustoff training event while forward deployed in the Middle East, Jan. 28, 2017. Being able to quickly and efficiently treat wounded personnel on the move with joint forces supports the SPMAGTF’s vast crisis response capability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan)

U.S. Navy corpsmen with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command strap a simulated casualty to a stretcher during a joint dustoff training event while forward deployed in the Middle East, Jan. 28, 2017. Being able to quickly and efficiently treat wounded personnel on the move with joint forces supports the SPMAGTF’s vast crisis response capability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Steven Liebl, a critical care flight medic with Charlie Company, 1-111th Aviation Regiment, rides in an HH-60M Black Hawk helicopter during a joint dustoff training event with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command while forward deployed in the Middle East, Jan. 28, 2017. Dustoff training consists of the rapid loading and unloading of casualties into and out of the Black Hawk helicopter; being able to quickly and efficiently treat wounded personnel on the move with joint forces supports the SPMAGTF’s vast crisis response capability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Steven Liebl, a critical care flight medic with Charlie Company, 1-111th Aviation Regiment, rides in an HH-60M Black Hawk helicopter during a joint dustoff training event with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command while forward deployed in the Middle East, Jan. 28, 2017. Dustoff training consists of the rapid loading and unloading of casualties into and out of the Black Hawk helicopter; being able to quickly and efficiently treat wounded personnel on the move with joint forces supports the SPMAGTF’s vast crisis response capability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Kevin Connolly, an HH-60M Black Hawk helicopter pilot with Charlie Company, 1-111th Aviation Regiment, briefs U.S. Navy corpsmen with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command before conducting a joint dustoff training event while forward deployed in the Middle East, Jan. 28, 2017. Dustoff training consists of the rapid loading and unloading of casualties into and out of the Black Hawk helicopter; being able to quickly and efficiently treat wounded personnel on the move with joint forces supports the SPMAGTF’s vast crisis response capability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan)

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Kevin Connolly, an HH-60M Black Hawk helicopter pilot with Charlie Company, 1-111th Aviation Regiment, briefs U.S. Navy corpsmen with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command before conducting a joint dustoff training event while forward deployed in the Middle East, Jan. 28, 2017. Dustoff training consists of the rapid loading and unloading of casualties into and out of the Black Hawk helicopter; being able to quickly and efficiently treat wounded personnel on the move with joint forces supports the SPMAGTF’s vast crisis response capability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan

Sgt. Zachary L. Piepenhagen (left), talks to Sgt. Maj. Bradley Kasal, sergeant major, I Marine Expeditionary Force, after being awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 26, 2017. Piepenhagen was awarded the medal for saving the life of a distressed Sailor who climbed over the guard rail in an attempt to commit suicide while serving with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Private First Class Gabino Perez)

Sgt. Zachary L. Piepenhagen (left), talks to Sgt. Maj. Bradley Kasal, sergeant major, I Marine Expeditionary Force, after being awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 26, 2017. Piepenhagen was awarded the medal for saving the life of a distressed Sailor who climbed over the guard rail in an attempt to commit suicide while serving with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Private First Class Gabino Perez)

Photo by Pfc. Gabino Perez

Sgt. Zachary L. Piepenhagen (center), is congratulated by Maj. Gen. David Coffman, deputy commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, after being awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 26, 2017. Piepenhagen was awarded the medal for saving the life of a distressed Sailor who climbed over the guard rail in an attempt to commit suicide while serving with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Private First Class Gabino Perez)

Sgt. Zachary L. Piepenhagen (center), is congratulated by Maj. Gen. David Coffman, deputy commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, after being awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 26, 2017. Piepenhagen was awarded the medal for saving the life of a distressed Sailor who climbed over the guard rail in an attempt to commit suicide while serving with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Private First Class Gabino Perez)

Photo by Pfc. Gabino Perez

Sgt. Zachary L. Piepenhagen (left), stands at attention as Maj. Gen. David Coffman (right), deputy commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, awards him the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 26, 2017. Piepenhagen was awarded the medal for saving the life of a distressed Sailor who climbed over the guard rail in an attempt to commit suicide while serving with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Private First Class Gabino Perez)

Sgt. Zachary L. Piepenhagen (left), stands at attention as Maj. Gen. David Coffman (right), deputy commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, awards him the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 26, 2017. Piepenhagen was awarded the medal for saving the life of a distressed Sailor who climbed over the guard rail in an attempt to commit suicide while serving with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Private First Class Gabino Perez)

Photo by Pfc. Gabino Perez

Sgt. Zachary L. Piepenhagen (left), shakes hands with Maj. Gen. David Coffman, deputy commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, after being awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 26, 2017. Piepenhagen was awarded the medal for saving the life of a distressed Sailor who climbed over the guard rail in an attempt to commit suicide while serving with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Private First Class Gabino Perez)

Sgt. Zachary L. Piepenhagen (left), shakes hands with Maj. Gen. David Coffman, deputy commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, after being awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 26, 2017. Piepenhagen was awarded the medal for saving the life of a distressed Sailor who climbed over the guard rail in an attempt to commit suicide while serving with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Private First Class Gabino Perez)

Photo by Pfc. Gabino Perez

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command standby an HH-60M Black Hawk helicopter to evaluate Marines during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise while forward deployed in the Middle East, Jan. 26, 2017. 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. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command standby an HH-60M Black Hawk helicopter to evaluate Marines during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise while forward deployed in the Middle East, Jan. 26, 2017. 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.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Andrew Anderson, a machine gunner with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, sets up a security perimeter around an MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165 during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise while forward deployed in the Middle East, Jan. 26, 2017. 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 Lance Cpl. Andrew Anderson, a machine gunner with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, sets up a security perimeter around an MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165 during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise while forward deployed in the Middle East, Jan. 26, 2017. 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.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan

U.S. Marine Cpl. Jesse Moore, a radio operator with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, provides security around an HH-60M Black Hawk helicopter for the extraction of simulated isolated personnel during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise while forward deployed in the Middle East, Jan. 26, 2017. 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 Cpl. Jesse Moore, a radio operator with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, provides security around an HH-60M Black Hawk helicopter for the extraction of simulated isolated personnel during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise while forward deployed in the Middle East, Jan. 26, 2017. SPMAGTF Marines consistently train to enhance their ability to react to any mission they may encounter while conducting USCENTCOM’s crisis response mission.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan

I Marine Expeditionary Force