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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Donald Killian, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC), gives shooters the next command as a range coach during combat marksmanship training while forward deployed in the Middle East, July 4, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-CC Marines are prepared to react and respond to a variety of scenarios that may occur across the U.S. Central Command area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle McNan)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Donald Killian, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC), gives shooters the next command as a range coach during combat marksmanship training while forward deployed in the Middle East, July 4, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-CC Marines are prepared to react and respond to a variety of scenarios that may occur across the U.S. Central Command area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle McNan)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle McNan

Marines of Contingency Support Company celebrate Independence day in the field with burgers and hot dogs grilled by senior Company leadership.

Marines of Contingency Support Company celebrate Independence day in the field with burgers and hot dogs grilled by senior Company leadership.

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U.S. Marines Cpl. Jeremy Roistorres and Cpl. Zach Perigo, technical controllers assigned with Marine Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) participate in combat marksmanship training while forward deployed in the Middle East, July 4, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-CC Marines are prepared to react and respond to a variety of scenarios that may occur across the U.S. Central Command area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle McNan)

U.S. Marines Cpl. Jeremy Roistorres and Cpl. Zach Perigo, technical controllers assigned with Marine Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) participate in combat marksmanship training while forward deployed in the Middle East, July 4, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-CC Marines are prepared to react and respond to a variety of scenarios that may occur across the U.S. Central Command area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle McNan)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle McNan

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. David Young, the Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372 headquarters company first sergeant, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC), prepares to fire during combat marksmanship training while forward deployed in the Middle East, July 4, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-CC Marines are prepared to react and respond to a variety of scenarios that may occur across the U.S. Central Command area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle McNan)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. David Young, the Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372 headquarters company first sergeant, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC), prepares to fire during combat marksmanship training while forward deployed in the Middle East, July 4, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-CC Marines are prepared to react and respond to a variety of scenarios that may occur across the U.S. Central Command area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle McNan)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle McNan

Lt. Col. Seth E. Anderson (right) passes the 1st Intelligence Battalion’s organizational colors to Lt. Col. B.J. Grass (left) during a change of command ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif. June 21, 2017. Grass was the executive officer at the Marine Corps Intelligence schools, Va., and Anderson will attend the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. A. J. Van Fredenberg)

Lt. Col. Seth E. Anderson (right) passes the 1st Intelligence Battalion’s organizational colors to Lt. Col. B.J. Grass (left) during a change of command ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif. June 21, 2017. Grass was the executive officer at the Marine Corps Intelligence schools, Va., and Anderson will attend the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. A. J. Van Fredenberg)

Photo by Lance Cpl. A. J. Van Fredenberg

Lt. Col. Damon K. Burrows (right) passes the 9th Communication Battalion’s organizational colors to Lt. Col. Bryan A. Eovito during the change of command ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif. June 8, 2017. Eovito was the deputy plans and operations officer for 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing at Miramar, Calif., and Burrows is slated to attend the U.S. Army War College, Carlisle, Pa.

Lt. Col. Damon K. Burrows (right) passes the 9th Communication Battalion’s organizational colors to Lt. Col. Bryan A. Eovito during the change of command ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif. June 8, 2017. Eovito was the deputy plans and operations officer for 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing at Miramar, Calif., and Burrows is slated to attend the U.S. Army War College, Carlisle, Pa.

Photo by Lance Cpl. A. J. Van Fredenberg

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kervin B. JeaneClaude, a machine gunner with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, fires an M249 light machine gun during a sustainment range while forward deployed in the Middle East June 6, 2017. This training ensures SPMAGTF Marines sustain vital skills 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 D. Thompson)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kervin B. JeaneClaude, a machine gunner with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, fires an M249 light machine gun during a sustainment range while forward deployed in the Middle East June 6, 2017. This training ensures SPMAGTF Marines sustain vital skills 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 D. Thompson)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher D. Thompson

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kervin B. JeaneClaude, a machine gunner, and Cpl. Brandon G. Bilodeau, a machine gunner with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, fires an M249 light machine gun during a sustainment range while forward deployed in the Middle East June 6, 2017. This training ensures SPMAGTF Marines sustain vital skills 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 D. Thompson)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kervin B. JeaneClaude, a machine gunner, and Cpl. Brandon G. Bilodeau, a machine gunner with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, fires an M249 light machine gun during a sustainment range while forward deployed in the Middle East June 6, 2017. This training ensures SPMAGTF Marines sustain vital skills 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 D. Thompson)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher D. Thompson

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jamie D. Schwartz, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, sights in during a sustainment range while forward deployed in the Middle East June 6, 2017. This training ensures SPMAGTF Marines sustain vital skills 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 D. Thompson)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jamie D. Schwartz, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, sights in during a sustainment range while forward deployed in the Middle East June 6, 2017. This training ensures SPMAGTF Marines sustain vital skills 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 D. Thompson)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher D. Thompson

Calif., -- Marines, soldiers, airmen, and sailors from reserve component units across the country supported I Marine Expeditionary Force Joint Task Force Operational Capability Assessment here, May 8-18, 2017. During the exercise, I MEF took the role of Joint Task Force headquarters providing command and control, planning and communications that focused on regional stability and contingency training in notional support of a U.S. partner nation.

Calif., -- Marines, soldiers, airmen, and sailors from reserve component units across the country supported I Marine Expeditionary Force Joint Task Force Operational Capability Assessment here, May 8-18, 2017. During the exercise, I MEF took the role of Joint Task Force headquarters providing command and control, planning and communications that focused on regional stability and contingency training in notional support of a U.S. partner nation.

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua Wisdo, a motor vehicle operator with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response- Central Command, explains the characteristics and capabilities of a mine-resistant, ambush protected vehicle (MRAP) to Kuwaiti Army Soldiers in Kuwait, May 17, 2017. A convoy subject matter expert exchange was conducted between the Marines and the Kuwaiti Army to exchange best practices. 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 Cpl. Joshua Wisdo, a motor vehicle operator with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response- Central Command, explains the characteristics and capabilities of a mine-resistant, ambush protected vehicle (MRAP) to Kuwaiti Army Soldiers in Kuwait, May 17, 2017. A convoy subject matter expert exchange was conducted between the Marines and the Kuwaiti Army to exchange best practices. 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.

Photo by Lance Cpl Joshua S. McApline

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Elizabeth Culpepper, a motor vehicle operator with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, attaches a mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle (MRAP) to a logistic vehicle system replacement (LVSR) wrecker truck with a Kuwaiti Solder in Kuwait, May 17, 2017. The training provided the Kuwaiti Soldiers an opportunity to get hands on experience with some of the Marine Corps equipment commonly used throughout the area of operations. 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 Lance Cpl. Elizabeth Culpepper, a motor vehicle operator with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, attaches a mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle (MRAP) to a logistic vehicle system replacement (LVSR) wrecker truck with a Kuwaiti Solder in Kuwait, May 17, 2017. The training provided the Kuwaiti Soldiers an opportunity to get hands on experience with some of the Marine Corps equipment commonly used throughout the area of operations. 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. Joshua Wisdo, a motor vehicle operator with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response- Central Command, explains the characteristics and capabilities of a mine-resistant, ambush protected vehicle (MRAP) to Kuwaiti Army Soldiers in Kuwait, May 17, 2017. A convoy subject matter expert exchange was conducted between the Marines and the Kuwaiti Army to exchange best practices. 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. McApline)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua Wisdo, a motor vehicle operator with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response- Central Command, explains the characteristics and capabilities of a mine-resistant, ambush protected vehicle (MRAP) to Kuwaiti Army Soldiers in Kuwait, May 17, 2017. A convoy subject matter expert exchange was conducted between the Marines and the Kuwaiti Army to exchange best practices. 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. McApline)

Photo by Lance Cpl Joshua S. McApline

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, assists a Saudi Arabian Naval Special Forces Sailor vault through a window during a subject matter expert exchange 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. Bobby Cherries, a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, assists a Saudi Arabian Naval Special Forces Sailor vault through a window during a subject matter expert exchange 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 Lance Cpl. Justin Burch, a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, raid a building with Saudi Arabian Naval Special Forces during a subject matter expert exchange 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. Justin Burch, a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, raid a building with Saudi Arabian Naval Special Forces during a subject matter expert exchange 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. Ian Miner, 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 with Saudi Arabian Naval Special Forces during a subject matter expert exchange 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. Ian Miner, 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 with Saudi Arabian Naval Special Forces during a subject matter expert exchange 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 Lance Cpl. Brady Post, a rifleman 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 conduct patrols 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. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brady Post, a rifleman 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 conduct patrols 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. 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

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