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U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group design holiday stockings during the I MHG Holiday Party at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 14, 2016. The Marines and their family members celebrated the holiday season by building gingerbread houses, decorating stockings and designing Christmas ornaments while enjoying a holiday meal in camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alvin Pujols)

U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group design holiday stockings during the I MHG Holiday Party at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 14, 2016. The Marines and their family members celebrated the holiday season by building gingerbread houses, decorating stockings and designing Christmas ornaments while enjoying a holiday meal in camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alvin Pujols)

Photo by Cpl. Alvin Pujols

U.S. Marines and their family members decorate sock puppets during the I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group Holiday Party at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 14, 2016. The Marines and their family members celebrated the holiday season by building gingerbread houses, decorating stockings and designing Christmas ornaments while enjoying a holiday meal in camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alvin Pujols

U.S. Marines and their family members decorate sock puppets during the I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group Holiday Party at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 14, 2016. The Marines and their family members celebrated the holiday season by building gingerbread houses, decorating stockings and designing Christmas ornaments while enjoying a holiday meal in camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alvin Pujols

Photo by Cpl. Alvin Pujols

(From left to right) Sgt. Maj. Edward Zapata, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command incoming sergeant major, Col. William Vivian, SPMAGTF-CR-CC incoming commanding officer, Col. Kenneth Kassner, SPMAGTF-CR-CC outgoing commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Chuong Nguyen, SPMAGTF-CR-CC outgoing sergeant major, pose together after the transfer of authority while forward deployed Dec. 14, 2016. The ceremony signifies the transferring of responsibilities from one command to another. The Marines of SPMAGTF-CR-CC conduct various missions in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, provide a crisis response force in support of USCENTCOM and participate in theater security cooperation training exercises with partner nations. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/ Released)

(From left to right) Sgt. Maj. Edward Zapata, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command incoming sergeant major, Col. William Vivian, SPMAGTF-CR-CC incoming commanding officer, Col. Kenneth Kassner, SPMAGTF-CR-CC outgoing commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Chuong Nguyen, SPMAGTF-CR-CC outgoing sergeant major, pose together after the transfer of authority while forward deployed Dec. 14, 2016. The ceremony signifies the transferring of responsibilities from one command to another. The Marines of SPMAGTF-CR-CC conduct various missions in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, provide a crisis response force in support of USCENTCOM and participate in theater security cooperation training exercises with partner nations. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine

U.S. Marine Maj. Yongjin Chang, the officer in charge of 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, discusses range boundaries and target sets during a close air support exercise while forward deployed to the Middle East, Dec. 14, 2016. 4th ANGLICO, M Detachment, an all Reserve unit based out of West Palm Beach, Florida, is currently forward deployed in the Middle East with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command. 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 Cpl. Shellie Hall)

U.S. Marine Maj. Yongjin Chang, the officer in charge of 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, discusses range boundaries and target sets during a close air support exercise while forward deployed to the Middle East, Dec. 14, 2016. 4th ANGLICO, M Detachment, an all Reserve unit based out of West Palm Beach, Florida, is currently forward deployed in the Middle East with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command. 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 Cpl. Shellie Hall)

Photo by Cpl. Shellie Hall

U.S. Marine Corps heavy equipment operators with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command prepare to move a quadruple container with a MAC-50 All-Terrain Crane while forward deployed in the Middle East Dec. 7, 2016. The ability to move heavy equipment in virtually any environment enables the Marines of the SPMAGTF to meet their operational requirements and is essential to their crisis response mission.

U.S. Marine Corps heavy equipment operators with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command prepare to move a quadruple container with a MAC-50 All-Terrain Crane while forward deployed in the Middle East Dec. 7, 2016. The ability to move heavy equipment in virtually any environment enables the Marines of the SPMAGTF to meet their operational requirements and is essential to their crisis response mission.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan

Staff Sgt. Cromwell Downs, vehicle maintenance chief, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, explains the capabilities of the assault amphibious vehicle to Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency scientists on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 5. 2016. DARPA assists the Marine Corps in improving technology and medicine to overcome challenges on future battlefields.

Staff Sgt. Cromwell Downs, vehicle maintenance chief, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, explains the capabilities of the assault amphibious vehicle to Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency scientists on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 5. 2016. DARPA assists the Marine Corps in improving technology and medicine to overcome challenges on future battlefields.

Photo by Cpl. Eryn L. Edelman

The Marines have been conducting various missions in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, to include the building of intelligence support packages leading to kinetic airstrikes against Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant targets; upgrading communications capabilities between SPMAGTF and special operating forces in the AOR and conducting theater security cooperation training exercises with partner nations. SPMAGTF-CR-CC 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, to include embassy reinforcement and tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel.

The Marines have been conducting various missions in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, to include the building of intelligence support packages leading to kinetic airstrikes against Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant targets; upgrading communications capabilities between SPMAGTF and special operating forces in the AOR and conducting theater security cooperation training exercises with partner nations. SPMAGTF-CR-CC 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, to include embassy reinforcement and tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Lynn Kinney

Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command were awarded during a town hall brief while forward deployed Dec. 4, 2016. The Marines have been conducting various missions in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, to include the building of intelligence support packages leading to kinetic airstrikes against Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant targets; upgrading communications capabilities between SPMAGTF and special operating forces in the AOR and conducting theater security cooperation training exercises with partner nations. SPMAGTF-CR-CC 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, to include embassy reinforcement and tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel.

Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command were awarded during a town hall brief while forward deployed Dec. 4, 2016. The Marines have been conducting various missions in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, to include the building of intelligence support packages leading to kinetic airstrikes against Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant targets; upgrading communications capabilities between SPMAGTF and special operating forces in the AOR and conducting theater security cooperation training exercises with partner nations. SPMAGTF-CR-CC 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, to include embassy reinforcement and tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Lynn Kinney

U. S. Marine Corps Sergeant Brian E. Ivers, an intelligence specialist with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command is recognized by the unit commanding officer, Col. Kenneth Kassner during a town hall brief while forward deployed Dec. 4, 2016. The Marines have been conducting various missions in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, to include the building of intelligence support packages leading to kinetic airstrikes against Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant targets; upgrading communications capabilities between SPMAGTF and special operating forces in the AOR and conducting theater security cooperation training exercises with partner nations. SPMAGTF-CR-CC 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, to include embassy reinforcement and tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel.

U. S. Marine Corps Sergeant Brian E. Ivers, an intelligence specialist with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command is recognized by the unit commanding officer, Col. Kenneth Kassner during a town hall brief while forward deployed Dec. 4, 2016. The Marines have been conducting various missions in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, to include the building of intelligence support packages leading to kinetic airstrikes against Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant targets; upgrading communications capabilities between SPMAGTF and special operating forces in the AOR and conducting theater security cooperation training exercises with partner nations. SPMAGTF-CR-CC 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, to include embassy reinforcement and tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Lynn Kinney

U. S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command were awarded during a town hall brief while forward deployed Dec. 4, 2016. The Marines have been conducting various missions in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, to include the building of intelligence support packages leading to kinetic airstrikes against Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant targets; upgrading communications capabilities between SPMAGTF and special operating forces in the AOR and conducting theater security cooperation training exercises with partner nations. SPMAGTF-CR-CC 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, to include embassy reinforcement and tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel.

U. S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command were awarded during a town hall brief while forward deployed Dec. 4, 2016. The Marines have been conducting various missions in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, to include the building of intelligence support packages leading to kinetic airstrikes against Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant targets; upgrading communications capabilities between SPMAGTF and special operating forces in the AOR and conducting theater security cooperation training exercises with partner nations. SPMAGTF-CR-CC 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, to include embassy reinforcement and tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Lynn Kinney

Dr. David Dozier, a communications professor with San Diego State University, answers questions during “When Cancer Calls” at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 17, 2016. The seminar was open to all Marines, Sailors and family members who have been affected by cancer and featured a film detailing one family’s struggle with cancer and how they dealt with its emotional impact. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

Dr. David Dozier, a communications professor with San Diego State University, answers questions during “When Cancer Calls” at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 17, 2016. The seminar was open to all Marines, Sailors and family members who have been affected by cancer and featured a film detailing one family’s struggle with cancer and how they dealt with its emotional impact. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

Photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss

Dr. David Dozier, a communications professor with San Diego State University, answers questions during “When Cancer Calls” at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 17, 2016. The seminar was open to all Marines, Sailors and family members who have been affected by cancer and featured a film detailing one family’s struggle with cancer and how they dealt with its emotional impact. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

Dr. David Dozier, a communications professor with San Diego State University, answers questions during “When Cancer Calls” at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 17, 2016. The seminar was open to all Marines, Sailors and family members who have been affected by cancer and featured a film detailing one family’s struggle with cancer and how they dealt with its emotional impact. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

Photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss

Dr. Wayne Beach, a communications professor with San Diego State University, answers questions during “When Cancer Calls” at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 17, 2016. The seminar was open to all Marines, Sailors and family members who have been affected by cancer and featured a film detailing one family’s struggle with cancer and how they dealt with its emotional impact. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

Dr. Wayne Beach, a communications professor with San Diego State University, answers questions during “When Cancer Calls” at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 17, 2016. The seminar was open to all Marines, Sailors and family members who have been affected by cancer and featured a film detailing one family’s struggle with cancer and how they dealt with its emotional impact. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

Photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss

Marines and military working dogs with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group prepare for a motivational run at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 10, 2016. The run was done in celebration of the 241st birthday of the United States Marine Corps. On Nov. 1, 1921, General John A. Lejeune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, directed that Marines throughout the globe would celebrate their traditions on the Marine Corps Birthday, Nov. 10. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

Marines and military working dogs with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group prepare for a motivational run at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 10, 2016. The run was done in celebration of the 241st birthday of the United States Marine Corps. On Nov. 1, 1921, General John A. Lejeune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, directed that Marines throughout the globe would celebrate their traditions on the Marine Corps Birthday, Nov. 10. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

Photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss

Marines and Sailors with I Marine Expeditionary Force warm up for a motivational run at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 10, 2016. The motivational run was done in celebration of the 241st birthday of the United States Marine Corps. On Nov. 1, 1921, General John A. Lejeune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, directed that Marines throughout the globe would celebrate their traditions on the Marine Corps Birthday, Nov. 10. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

Marines and Sailors with I Marine Expeditionary Force warm up for a motivational run at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 10, 2016. The motivational run was done in celebration of the 241st birthday of the United States Marine Corps. On Nov. 1, 1921, General John A. Lejeune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, directed that Marines throughout the globe would celebrate their traditions on the Marine Corps Birthday, Nov. 10. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

Photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss

Col. Roberta Shea, commanding officer, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, and Sgt. Maj. David Wilson, sergeant major, I MHG, address Marines and Sailors after a motivational run at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 10, 2016. The motivational run was done in celebration of the 241st birthday of the United States Marine Corps. On Nov. 1, 1921, General John A. Lejeune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, directed that Marines throughout the globe would celebrate their traditions on the Marine Corps Birthday, Nov. 10. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

Col. Roberta Shea, commanding officer, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, and Sgt. Maj. David Wilson, sergeant major, I MHG, address Marines and Sailors after a motivational run at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 10, 2016. The motivational run was done in celebration of the 241st birthday of the United States Marine Corps. On Nov. 1, 1921, General John A. Lejeune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, directed that Marines throughout the globe would celebrate their traditions on the Marine Corps Birthday, Nov. 10. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

Photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss

Marines and Sailors with I Marine Expeditionary Force conduct a motivational run at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 10, 2016. The motivational run was done in celebration of the 241st birthday of the United States Marine Corps. On Nov. 1, 1921, General John A. Lejeune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, directed that Marines throughout the globe would celebrate their traditions on the Marine Corps Birthday, Nov. 10. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

Marines and Sailors with I Marine Expeditionary Force conduct a motivational run at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 10, 2016. The motivational run was done in celebration of the 241st birthday of the United States Marine Corps. On Nov. 1, 1921, General John A. Lejeune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, directed that Marines throughout the globe would celebrate their traditions on the Marine Corps Birthday, Nov. 10. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

Photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss

Col. Roberta Shea, commanding officer, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, and Sgt. Maj. David Wilson, sergeant major, I MHG, lead Marines in a motivational run at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 10, 2016. The run was done in celebration of the 241st birthday of the United States Marine Corps. The run is a tradition that is conducted every year prior to the I MEF and I MHG Birthday Ball held later in the evening. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

Col. Roberta Shea, commanding officer, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, and Sgt. Maj. David Wilson, sergeant major, I MHG, lead Marines in a motivational run at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 10, 2016. The run was done in celebration of the 241st birthday of the United States Marine Corps. The run is a tradition that is conducted every year prior to the I MEF and I MHG Birthday Ball held later in the evening. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

Photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss

Marines and Sailors with I Marine Expeditionary Force prepare for a motivational run at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 10, 2016. The motivational run was done in celebration of the 241st birthday of the United States Marine Corps. On Nov. 1, 1921, General John A. Lejeune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, directed that Marines throughout the globe would celebrate their traditions on the Marine Corps Birthday, Nov. 10. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

Marines and Sailors with I Marine Expeditionary Force prepare for a motivational run at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 10, 2016. The motivational run was done in celebration of the 241st birthday of the United States Marine Corps. On Nov. 1, 1921, General John A. Lejeune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, directed that Marines throughout the globe would celebrate their traditions on the Marine Corps Birthday, Nov. 10. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

Photo by Pfc. robert Bliss

Marines and Sailors with I Marine Expeditionary Force conduct a motivational run at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 10, 2016. The motivational run was done in celebration of the 241st birthday of the United States Marine Corps. On Nov. 1, 1921, General John A. Lejeune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, directed that Marines throughout the globe would celebrate their traditions on the Marine Corps Birthday, Nov. 10. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

Marines and Sailors with I Marine Expeditionary Force conduct a motivational run at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 10, 2016. The motivational run was done in celebration of the 241st birthday of the United States Marine Corps. On Nov. 1, 1921, General John A. Lejeune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, directed that Marines throughout the globe would celebrate their traditions on the Marine Corps Birthday, Nov. 10. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss)

Photo by Pfc. Robert Bliss

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