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Cpl. Ali J. Mohammed, a translator with the Advise and Assist Team from the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, and Maj. Ryan Hunt, the officer in charge of the A&A Team from the SPMAGTF-CR-CC, pose for a photo at Qayyarah Airfield West, Iraq, Oct. 25, 2016. The Marines of the A&A Team were able to overcome these conditions and continue operating due to their CBRN training. U.S. Marines receive this training throughout their careers and before deploying in order to effectively respond to an attack and continue accomplishing the mission.

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Cpl. Darmani Parks, the chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense noncommissioned officer of the Advise and Assist Team with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command measures chemical agent presence in the air utilizing a joint chemical agent detector at Qayyarah Airfield West, Iraq, Oct. 25, 2016. The Marines of the A&A Team were able to overcome these conditions and continue operating due to their CBRN training. U.S. Marines receive this training throughout their careers and before deploying in order to effectively respond to an attack and continue accomplishing the mission.

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The Marines of 11th Marine Regiment celebrate Saint Barbara's Day--the patron saint of Artillery--in Las Pulgas, Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 21, 2016. The regiment remembered those artillerymen who have gone before them with a memorial service, inducted new members into the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara, and added some levity with a homemade trebuchet competition. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Devan K. Gowans/Released)

Photo by Cpl. April Price

Essay winners Sgt. Grant Kollinger and Cpl. Jackie Madhava display their plaques while posing with Lt. Gen. Lewis Craparotta, commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force (right), Sgt. Maj. Frank Pulley (left), and Sgt. Major Bradley Kasal, during a luncheon for the “Protect What You’ve Earned” essay contest at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 14, 2016. Madhava received first and Kollinger received third place out of more than 40 contestants. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Gabino Perez)

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TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Walters, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, provides security with French forces during urban operations training in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 23, 2016. American and French forces worked together to build partnership and learn from each other’s tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Quavaungh Pointer)

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TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Tayler Kunkle, a military police Marine with Law Enforcement Detachment, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, provides security with French forces during urban operations training in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 23, 2016. American and French forces worked together to build partnership and learn from each other’s tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Quavaungh Pointer)

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TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Woodrow Jackson, a military police Marine with Law Enforcement Detachment, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, enters a room with French forces during urban operations training in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 23, 2016. American and French forces worked together to build partnership and learn from each other’s tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Quavaungh Pointer)

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Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Ryan Kalata, an embark chief with Headquarters Company, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, works with French forces during urban operations training in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 23, 2016. American and French forces worked together to build partnership and learn from each other’s tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Quavaungh Pointer)

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Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Woodrow Jackson, a military police Marine with Law Enforcement Detachment, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, provides security with French forces during urban operations training in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 23, 2016. American and French forces worked together to build partnership and learn from each other’s tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Quavaungh Pointer)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Quavaungh Pointer

Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Woodrow Jackson, a military police Marine with Law Enforcement Detachment, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, clears a stairway with French forces during urban operations training in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 23, 2016. American and French forces worked together to build partnership and learn from each other’s tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Quavaungh Pointer)

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TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Cpl. Cody Sprouse, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, instructs French forces on urban operations before integrating teams with Americans in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 23, 2016. American and French forces worked together to build partnership and learn from each other’s tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Quavaungh Pointer)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Quavaungh Pointer

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Walters, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, prepares to enter a room with French forces during urban operations training in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 23, 2016. American and French forces worked together to build partnership and learn from each other’s tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Quavaungh Pointer)

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TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jacob Richey, an administrative clerk with Headquarters Company, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, prepares to clear a room with French forces during urban operations training in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 23, 2016. American and French forces worked together to build partnership and learn from each other’s tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Quavaungh Pointer)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Quavaungh Pointer

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Walters, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, provides security with French forces during urban operations training in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 23, 2016. American and French forces worked together to build partnership and learn from each other’s tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Quavaungh Pointer)

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TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Walters, a team leader with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, leads his fire team on a patrol during urban operations training in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 23, 2016. American and French forces worked together to build partnership and learn from each other’s tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Quavaungh Pointer)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Quavaungh Pointer

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Walters, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, prepares to enter a room with French forces during urban operations training in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 23, 2016. American and French forces worked together to build partnership and learn from each other’s tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Quavaungh Pointer)

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TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cory Walters, left, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Platoon and Cpl. Calloway, a rifleman with Combat Engineer platoon, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, clear a stairway during urban operations training in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 23, 2016. American and French forces worked together to build partnership and learn from each other’s tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Quavaungh Pointer)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Quavaungh Pointer

TARAVAO, Tahiti – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jacob Richey, an administrative clerk with Headquarters Company, Task Forces Koa Moana 16-4, clears a stairway with French forces during urban operations training in Taravao, Tahiti, Sept. 23, 2016. American and French forces worked together to build partnership and learn from each other’s tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Quavaungh Pointer)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Quavaungh Pointer

Citizens of Los Angeles and surrounding communities learn about Marine Corps equipment and capabilities during an exhibition of static displays at L.A. Fleet Week in San Pedro, Calif., Sept. 4, 2016. L.A. Fleet Week is an event designed to showcase the capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team to L.A. residents, and an opportunity for members of the sea services to meet and thank the community for its support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rick Hurtado)

Photo by Sgt. Ricardo Hurtado

U.S. Marine Cpl. Jacob Kikta, machine gunner with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, teaches children about the MK-19 Grenade Launcher, during a static display demonstration at Los Angeles Fleet Week in San Pedro, Calif., Sept. 4, 2016. L.A. Fleet Week is an event designed to showcase the capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team to L.A. residents, and an opportunity for members of the sea services to meet and thank the community for its support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rick Hurtado)

Photo by Sgt. Ricardo Hurtado