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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

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 7, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, conduct a helicopter support team (HST) training exercise with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165 while forward deployed in the Middle East, Jan. 13, 2017. The HST attached large cargo to an MV-22 Osprey in order to quickly transport the cargo to another location. The ability to move cargo or heavy equipment almost anywhere enhances the crisis response capabilities of the SPMAGTF.

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 7, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, conduct a helicopter support team (HST) training exercise with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165 while forward deployed in the Middle East, Jan. 13, 2017. The HST attached large cargo to an MV-22 Osprey in order to quickly transport the cargo to another location. The ability to move cargo or heavy equipment almost anywhere enhances the crisis response capabilities of the SPMAGTF.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 7, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, prepare a heavy equipment training load for a helicopter support team (HST) training exercise with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165 while forward deployed in the Middle East, Jan. 13, 2017. An HST assists with attaching large cargo to an aircraft in order to transport it quickly to other locations. The ability to move cargo or heavy equipment almost anywhere enhances the crisis response capabilities of the SPMAGTF.

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 7, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, prepare a heavy equipment training load for a helicopter support team (HST) training exercise with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165 while forward deployed in the Middle East, Jan. 13, 2017. An HST assists with attaching large cargo to an aircraft in order to transport it quickly to other locations. The ability to move cargo or heavy equipment almost anywhere enhances the crisis response capabilities of the SPMAGTF.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan

Sailors with Shock Trauma Platoon Detachment, Combat Logistics Battalion 7, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, carry a casualty during an emergency medical exercise while forward deployed to the Middle East, Jan. 7, 2017. The ability to set up an emergency medical facility quickly anywhere on the battlefield supports the SPMAGTF’s crisis response capability.

Sailors with Shock Trauma Platoon Detachment, Combat Logistics Battalion 7, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, carry a casualty during an emergency medical exercise while forward deployed to the Middle East, Jan. 7, 2017. The ability to set up an emergency medical facility quickly anywhere on the battlefield supports the SPMAGTF’s crisis response capability.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan

Sailors with Shock Trauma Platoon Detachment, Combat Logistics Battalion 7, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, rehearse their emergency medicine capabilities while forward deployed to the Middle East, Jan. 7, 2017. The ability to set up an emergency medical facility anywhere on the battlefield to quickly and efficiently treat wounded personnel supports the SPMAGTF’s crisis response capability.

Sailors with Shock Trauma Platoon Detachment, Combat Logistics Battalion 7, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, rehearse their emergency medicine capabilities while forward deployed to the Middle East, Jan. 7, 2017. The ability to set up an emergency medical facility anywhere on the battlefield to quickly and efficiently treat wounded personnel supports the SPMAGTF’s crisis response capability.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan

Lance Cpl. Tyler Tomko, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 371, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, monitors a fuel line while extracting fuel from an MV-22 Osprey during a training exercise while forward deployed in the Middle East, Jan. 6, 2017. Marines with MWSS-371 are testing their helicopter expedient refueling system; this allows for quick refueling in austere environments. Being able to refuel almost anywhere contributes to the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force’s crisis response capabilities.

Lance Cpl. Tyler Tomko, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 371, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, monitors a fuel line while extracting fuel from an MV-22 Osprey during a training exercise while forward deployed in the Middle East, Jan. 6, 2017. Marines with MWSS-371 are testing their helicopter expedient refueling system; this allows for quick refueling in austere environments. Being able to refuel almost anywhere contributes to the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force’s crisis response capabilities.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 371, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, test their helicopter expedient refueling system while forward deployed in the Middle East, Jan. 6, 2017. This system allows for aircraft to refuel almost anywhere on the battlefield, and extends the reach of the SPMAGTF’s crisis response capabilities far beyond their normal area of operation.

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 371, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, test their helicopter expedient refueling system while forward deployed in the Middle East, Jan. 6, 2017. This system allows for aircraft to refuel almost anywhere on the battlefield, and extends the reach of the SPMAGTF’s crisis response capabilities far beyond their normal area of operation.

Photo by Lance Cpl. kyle McNan

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 371, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, tilt a fuel bladder for their helicopter expedient refueling system while forward deployed in the Middle East, Jan. 6, 2017. This system allows for aircraft to refuel almost anywhere on the battlefield, and extends the reach of the SPMAGTF’s crisis response capabilities far beyond their normal area of operation.

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 371, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, tilt a fuel bladder for their helicopter expedient refueling system while forward deployed in the Middle East, Jan. 6, 2017. This system allows for aircraft to refuel almost anywhere on the battlefield, and extends the reach of the SPMAGTF’s crisis response capabilities far beyond their normal area of operation.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan

Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua Perez-Lopez, a heavy equipment operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 371, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task-Force Crisis Response- Central Command, moves pallets to be loaded onto a KC-130 J, Dec. 27, 2016. The Marines conducted this sustainment training to ensure operational readiness for a variety of contingencies. SPMAGTF Marines consistently train to improve their ability to react to any scenario they may encounter while conducting USCENTCOM’s crisis response mission.

Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua Perez-Lopez, a heavy equipment operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 371, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task-Force Crisis Response- Central Command, moves pallets to be loaded onto a KC-130 J, Dec. 27, 2016. The Marines conducted this sustainment training to ensure operational readiness for a variety of contingencies. SPMAGTF Marines consistently train to improve their ability to react to any scenario they may encounter while conducting USCENTCOM’s crisis response mission.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine

Col. Bill Vivian, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command commanding officer, speaks with Marines from Company K, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, at the Baghdad Embassy in Iraq Dec. 27, 2016. Vivian expressed to the Marines the importance of their mission and the contribution they make to the SPMAGTF- CR-CC’s mission. SPMAGTF Marines enable Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve with security forces, strikes, and advise and assist teams, all of which support the Iraqis in their efforts to defeat ISIL.

Col. Bill Vivian, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command commanding officer, speaks with Marines from Company K, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, at the Baghdad Embassy in Iraq Dec. 27, 2016. Vivian expressed to the Marines the importance of their mission and the contribution they make to the SPMAGTF- CR-CC’s mission. SPMAGTF Marines enable Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve with security forces, strikes, and advise and assist teams, all of which support the Iraqis in their efforts to defeat ISIL.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan

Col. Bill Vivian, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Edward Zapata, SPMAGTF-CR-CC sergeant major, conduct a battlefield assessment at a coalition base in Northern Iraq, Dec. 26, 2016. SPMAGTF Marines enable Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve with security forces, strikes, and advise and assist teams, all of which support the Iraqis in their efforts to defeat ISIL.

Col. Bill Vivian, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Edward Zapata, SPMAGTF-CR-CC sergeant major, conduct a battlefield assessment at a coalition base in Northern Iraq, Dec. 26, 2016. SPMAGTF Marines enable Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve with security forces, strikes, and advise and assist teams, all of which support the Iraqis in their efforts to defeat ISIL.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle McNan

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nathan P. Olson with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, prepares to set up a security perimeter after exiting an MV-22 Osprey from Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron-165, while forward deployed to the Middle East, Dec. 26, 2016. Marines with 3/7 compose the ground combat element, to include the dedicated TRAP force, for SPMAGTF-CR-CC within the Central Command area of operations, spanning 20 countries. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is currently forward deployed to several host nations, with the ability to respond to a variety of contingencies rapidly and effectively. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher D. Thompson)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nathan P. Olson with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, prepares to set up a security perimeter after exiting an MV-22 Osprey from Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron-165, while forward deployed to the Middle East, Dec. 26, 2016. Marines with 3/7 compose the ground combat element, to include the dedicated TRAP force, for SPMAGTF-CR-CC within the Central Command area of operations, spanning 20 countries. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is currently forward deployed to several host nations, with the ability to respond to a variety of contingencies rapidly and effectively. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher D. Thompson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher D. Thompson

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