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Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, 3D Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conduct amphibious combat sustainment training near White Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 38-30, 2016. The exercises helped leaders within 3D AA Bn. evaluate their newer Marines while ensuring their own skills remain sharp. The battalion is charged with forcible entry and ship-to-shore transportation of the ground combat element of I Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacob D. Osborne/Released)

Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, 3D Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conduct amphibious combat sustainment training near White Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 38-30, 2016. The exercises helped leaders within 3D AA Bn. evaluate their newer Marines while ensuring their own skills remain sharp. The battalion is charged with forcible entry and ship-to-shore transportation of the ground combat element of I Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacob D. Osborne/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Jacob Osborne

Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, 3D Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conduct amphibious combat sustainment training near White Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 38-30, 2016. The exercises helped leaders within 3D AA Bn. evaluate their newer Marines while ensuring their own skills remain sharp. The battalion is charged with forcible entry and ship-to-shore transportation of the ground combat element of I Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacob D. Osborne/Released)

Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, 3D Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conduct amphibious combat sustainment training near White Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 38-30, 2016. The exercises helped leaders within 3D AA Bn. evaluate their newer Marines while ensuring their own skills remain sharp. The battalion is charged with forcible entry and ship-to-shore transportation of the ground combat element of I Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacob D. Osborne/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Jacob Osborne

Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, 3D Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conduct amphibious combat sustainment training near White Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 38-30, 2016. The exercises helped leaders within 3D AA Bn. evaluate their newer Marines while ensuring their own skills remain sharp. The battalion is charged with forcible entry and ship-to-shore transportation of the ground combat element of I Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacob D. Osborne/Released)

Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, 3D Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conduct amphibious combat sustainment training near White Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 38-30, 2016. The exercises helped leaders within 3D AA Bn. evaluate their newer Marines while ensuring their own skills remain sharp. The battalion is charged with forcible entry and ship-to-shore transportation of the ground combat element of I Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacob D. Osborne/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Jacob Osborne

U.S. Marine Cpl. Ernesto VegaHernandez, of Kendall, Fla., is currently forward deployed as a motor transportation mechanic with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command. 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. Vega was a part of a select group of mechanics and communications maintainers from the unit who conducted joint limited technical inspections of recently refurbished Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles being shipped into countries like Iraq, where Marines are supporting Iraqi Security Forces in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. (Photo by SSgt. Lynn Kinney/ Released)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Ernesto VegaHernandez, of Kendall, Fla., is currently forward deployed as a motor transportation mechanic with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command. 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. Vega was a part of a select group of mechanics and communications maintainers from the unit who conducted joint limited technical inspections of recently refurbished Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles being shipped into countries like Iraq, where Marines are supporting Iraqi Security Forces in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. (Photo by SSgt. Lynn Kinney/ Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Lynn Kinney

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Corporal David Nygaard, an armorer with Headquarters Platoon, Koa Moana 16-4, calibrates a compact metal detector before locating mock improvised explosive devices on Camp Pendleton June 23, 2016. The CMD is capable of detecting metal or carbon devices during patrols. Koa Moana seeks to enhance senior military leader engagements between allied and partner nations with a collective interest in military-to-military relations, as well as discuss key aspects of military operations, capability development, and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Corporal David Nygaard, an armorer with Headquarters Platoon, Koa Moana 16-4, calibrates a compact metal detector before locating mock improvised explosive devices on Camp Pendleton June 23, 2016. The CMD is capable of detecting metal or carbon devices during patrols. Koa Moana seeks to enhance senior military leader engagements between allied and partner nations with a collective interest in military-to-military relations, as well as discuss key aspects of military operations, capability development, and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons)

Photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Marines with Headquarters Platoon, Koa Moana 16-4, set up an antenna during counter improvised explosive device training on Camp Pendleton June 23, 2016. Koa Moana seeks enhance senior military leader engagements between allied and partner nations with a collective interest in military-to-military relations, as well as discuss key aspects of military operations, capability development, and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Marines with Headquarters Platoon, Koa Moana 16-4, set up an antenna during counter improvised explosive device training on Camp Pendleton June 23, 2016. Koa Moana seeks enhance senior military leader engagements between allied and partner nations with a collective interest in military-to-military relations, as well as discuss key aspects of military operations, capability development, and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons)

Photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Corporal Brier Avara, a teamer lead with Law Enforcement Platoon, Koa Moana 16-4, extends a holly stick during counter improvised explosive devise training on Camp Pendleton June 23, 2016. A holly stick is used to help confirm the spotting of an IED. Koa Moana seeks to enhance senior military leader engagements between allied and partner nations with a collective interest in military-to-military relations, as well as discuss key aspects of military operations, capability development, and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Corporal Brier Avara, a teamer lead with Law Enforcement Platoon, Koa Moana 16-4, extends a holly stick during counter improvised explosive devise training on Camp Pendleton June 23, 2016. A holly stick is used to help confirm the spotting of an IED. Koa Moana seeks to enhance senior military leader engagements between allied and partner nations with a collective interest in military-to-military relations, as well as discuss key aspects of military operations, capability development, and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons)

Photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Corporal Larae Butler, a military policeman with Law Enforcement Platoon, Koa Moana 16-4, uses a holly stick to locate mock improvised explosive device wires on Camp Pendleton June 23, 2016. A holly stick is used to help confirm the spotting of an IED. Koa Moana seeks to enhance senior military leader engagements between allied and partner nations with a collective interest in military-to-military relations, as well as discuss key aspects of military operations, capability development, and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Corporal Larae Butler, a military policeman with Law Enforcement Platoon, Koa Moana 16-4, uses a holly stick to locate mock improvised explosive device wires on Camp Pendleton June 23, 2016. A holly stick is used to help confirm the spotting of an IED. Koa Moana seeks to enhance senior military leader engagements between allied and partner nations with a collective interest in military-to-military relations, as well as discuss key aspects of military operations, capability development, and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons)

Photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Corporal Tayler Kunkle, an accident investigator with Law Enforcement Platoon, Koa Moana 16-4, extends a holly stick before locating mock improvised explosive device wires on Camp Pendleton June 23, 2016. A holly stick is used to help confirm the spotting of an IED. Koa Moana seeks to enhance senior military leader engagements between allied and partner nations with a collective interest in military-to-military relations, as well as discuss key aspects of military operations, capability development, and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Corporal Tayler Kunkle, an accident investigator with Law Enforcement Platoon, Koa Moana 16-4, extends a holly stick before locating mock improvised explosive device wires on Camp Pendleton June 23, 2016. A holly stick is used to help confirm the spotting of an IED. Koa Moana seeks to enhance senior military leader engagements between allied and partner nations with a collective interest in military-to-military relations, as well as discuss key aspects of military operations, capability development, and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons)

Photo by Sgt. Tony Simmons

U.S. Marine Cpl. Ernesto VegaHernandez conducts a joint limited technical inspection of a recently refurbished Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles, and the lighter version--MATV or MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle. The Kendall, Fla. native was a part of a select group of mechanics and communications maintainers with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command tasked with ensuring the vehicles were ready to be shipped to Iraq, where Marines are supporting Iraqi Security Forces in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. 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. (Photo by SSgt. Lynn Kinney/ Released)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Ernesto VegaHernandez conducts a joint limited technical inspection of a recently refurbished Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles, and the lighter version--MATV or MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle. The Kendall, Fla. native was a part of a select group of mechanics and communications maintainers with Combat Logistics Battalion 5, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command tasked with ensuring the vehicles were ready to be shipped to Iraq, where Marines are supporting Iraqi Security Forces in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. 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. (Photo by SSgt. Lynn Kinney/ Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Lynn Kinney

Lieutenant Gen. William D. Beydler, commanding general of United States Marine Corps Forces, Central Command visited Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command Marines during his recent tour of the area of operations.

Lieutenant Gen. William D. Beydler, commanding general of United States Marine Corps Forces, Central Command visited Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command Marines during his recent tour of the area of operations.

Photo by Cpl. Trever Statz

A U.S. Marine writes the time a tourniquet is applied to Cpl. Joe Tamayo, a heavy equipment operator, both with
Company C, Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Crisis Response - Central Command , during the final exam of a combat lifesaver, June 17, 2016. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is currently forward deployed in several host nations, with the ability to respond, rapidly, to a variety of contingencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Donald Holbert/ Released)

A U.S. Marine writes the time a tourniquet is applied to Cpl. Joe Tamayo, a heavy equipment operator, both with Company C, Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Crisis Response - Central Command , during the final exam of a combat lifesaver, June 17, 2016. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is currently forward deployed in several host nations, with the ability to respond, rapidly, to a variety of contingencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Donald Holbert/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Donald Holbert

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsmen simulate a chaotic environment for U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Dillan Halliburton, an
engineer equipment mechanic, with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Special Purpose Marine Air
Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, during the final exam of a combat lifesaver course, June 17, 2016. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is currently forward deployed in several host nations, with the ability to respond, rapidly, to a variety of contingencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Donald Holbert/Released)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsmen simulate a chaotic environment for U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Dillan Halliburton, an engineer equipment mechanic, with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, during the final exam of a combat lifesaver course, June 17, 2016. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is currently forward deployed in several host nations, with the ability to respond, rapidly, to a variety of contingencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Donald Holbert/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Donald Holbert

A U.S. Marine administers a nasopharyngeal airway to Cpl. Joe Tamayo, a heavy equipment operator, with Company C, Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Crisis Response - Central Command, during the final exam of a combat lifesaver course, June 17, 2016. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is currently forward deployed in several host nations, with the ability to respond, rapidly, to a variety of contingencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Donald Holbert/ Released)

A U.S. Marine administers a nasopharyngeal airway to Cpl. Joe Tamayo, a heavy equipment operator, with Company C, Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Crisis Response - Central Command, during the final exam of a combat lifesaver course, June 17, 2016. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is currently forward deployed in several host nations, with the ability to respond, rapidly, to a variety of contingencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Donald Holbert/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Donald Holbert

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Midshipman Michelle Mathews is a 19-year-old Midshipmen striving to be a Marine Corps officer, is one of the many people whose passion for being in the armed services has put her in the path to becoming a future leader. Mathews lives in Houston and attends Villanova University as a political science major. Her ultimate goal is to lead Marines and become a combat engineer officer. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/RELEASED)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Midshipman Michelle Mathews is a 19-year-old Midshipmen striving to be a Marine Corps officer, is one of the many people whose passion for being in the armed services has put her in the path to becoming a future leader. Mathews lives in Houston and attends Villanova University as a political science major. Her ultimate goal is to lead Marines and become a combat engineer officer. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/RELEASED)

Photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Midshipman Michelle Mathews tests the Explosive Ordnance Disposal bomb suit during a week-long Career Orientation and Training of Midshipmen program at Camp Pendleton June 16, 2016. Mathews is a 19-year-old college student attending Villanova University. Throughout the training, Mathews and her fellow Midshipmen experience various perspectives of Marine Corps and Navy war fighting capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/RELEASED)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Midshipman Michelle Mathews tests the Explosive Ordnance Disposal bomb suit during a week-long Career Orientation and Training of Midshipmen program at Camp Pendleton June 16, 2016. Mathews is a 19-year-old college student attending Villanova University. Throughout the training, Mathews and her fellow Midshipmen experience various perspectives of Marine Corps and Navy war fighting capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/RELEASED)

Photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Michelle Mathews tries on the Explosive Ordinance Disposal bomb suit as part of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipmen program at Camp Pendleton June 16, 2016. Mathews balances education, sports and her aspirations to be in the Marine Corps through the program. Mathews’ and her fellow Midshipmen familiarized themselves with squad tactics, weapons handling and EOD equipment during the designated week of training. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/RELEASED)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Michelle Mathews tries on the Explosive Ordinance Disposal bomb suit as part of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipmen program at Camp Pendleton June 16, 2016. Mathews balances education, sports and her aspirations to be in the Marine Corps through the program. Mathews’ and her fellow Midshipmen familiarized themselves with squad tactics, weapons handling and EOD equipment during the designated week of training. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/RELEASED)

Photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Michelle Mathews tries on the Explosive Ordnance Disposal bomb suit as part of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipmen program at Camp Pendleton June 16, 2016. Mathews balances education, sports and her aspirations to be in the Marine Corps through the program. Mathews and her fellow Midshipmen familiarized themselves with squad tactics, weapons handling and EOD equipment during the designated week of training. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/RELEASED)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Michelle Mathews tries on the Explosive Ordnance Disposal bomb suit as part of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipmen program at Camp Pendleton June 16, 2016. Mathews balances education, sports and her aspirations to be in the Marine Corps through the program. Mathews and her fellow Midshipmen familiarized themselves with squad tactics, weapons handling and EOD equipment during the designated week of training. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/RELEASED)

Photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Michelle Mathews and her fellow Midshipmen familiarize themselves with Explosive Ordnance Disposal equipment during a week-long Career Orientation and Training of Midshipmen program at Camp Pendleton June 16, 2016. Mathews strives to become a combat engineer officer. The program allows college students to familiarize themselves with some of the Marine Corps and Navy military operations and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/RELEASED)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Michelle Mathews and her fellow Midshipmen familiarize themselves with Explosive Ordnance Disposal equipment during a week-long Career Orientation and Training of Midshipmen program at Camp Pendleton June 16, 2016. Mathews strives to become a combat engineer officer. The program allows college students to familiarize themselves with some of the Marine Corps and Navy military operations and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/RELEASED)

Photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Michelle Mathews, (center), and her fellow Midshipmen stand at ease while waiting for further instruction on the next phase of their training evolution of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipmen program at Camp Pendleton June 16, 2016. Mathews runs track and plays volley ball for Villanova University in order to keep her physical fitness at a high level and relieve stress. The program allows college students, like Mathews, to familiarize themselves with some of the Marine Corps and Navy military operations and tactics without disrupting their education. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/RELEASED)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Michelle Mathews, (center), and her fellow Midshipmen stand at ease while waiting for further instruction on the next phase of their training evolution of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipmen program at Camp Pendleton June 16, 2016. Mathews runs track and plays volley ball for Villanova University in order to keep her physical fitness at a high level and relieve stress. The program allows college students, like Mathews, to familiarize themselves with some of the Marine Corps and Navy military operations and tactics without disrupting their education. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/RELEASED)

Photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan

I Marine Expeditionary Force