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Glide in Stride by United States Marine Corps Official Page, on Flickr
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Detachment 1, Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 1st Marine Logistics Group, practice "combat gliding" during Integrated Training Exercise 2-15 at Camp Wilson on Twentynine Palms, California, Jan. 31, 2015. ITX 2-15, executed by Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force 4, is conducted to enhance the integration and warfighting capability of all elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force.


Reaching for the Skies by United States Marine Corps Official Page, on Flickr
U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines fire the M777-A2 Howitzer down range during Integrated Training Exercise 2-15 at Blacktop Training Area aboard Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 31st, 2015. ITX 2-15, being executed by Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 4, is being conducted to enhance the integration and warfighting capability from all elements of the MAGTF.


Peas in a Pod by United States Marine Corps Official Page, on Flickr
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, in an AAV-7 Amphibious Assault Vehicle dock aboard USS Rushmore (LSD 47) off the coast of San Diego Jan. 23, 2015. The 15th MEU was embarked aboard the three ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group - the USS Essex (LHD 2), USS Anchorage (LPD 23), and USS Rushmore from Jan. 22-25, to familiarize themselves with the ships as they continue to prepare for their upcoming deployment this spring.


Dropping In by United States Marine Corps Official Page, on Flickr
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force fast-rope from an MH-60R during maritime interoperability training off the coast of Santa Barbara, Calif., Jan. 16, 2015. The training prepares the Marines for their upcoming deployment by enhancing their combat skills, and teaching them techniques for boarding vessels.

 

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Air, Land, Sea by United States Marine Corps Official Page, on Flickr

Lance Cpl. Zachery Johnson prepares to engage targets from a UH-1Y Venom during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training above San Clemente Island Feb. 28, 2015. Johnson is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit.



Office View by United States Marine Corps Official Page, on Flickr
Sgt. Benjamin Hebert, a UH-1Y Huey crew chief, gets ready to fire the GAU-17/A Gatling gun Feb. 27 during a theater security cooperation event. Marines hosted the event for Malaysian Armed Forces members and civilians. Hebert is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward deployed MEU and is currently conducting Spring Patrol 2015 of the Asia-Pacific region.

 

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U.S. Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct live-fire room clearing drills at a shoot house aboard Fort Pickett, Va., April 11, 2015. The 26th MEU is conducting realistic urban training in preparation for deployment in the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Bobby J. Yarbrough/Released)

 

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MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. (March 1, 2016) EA-6B Prowlers assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing's Prowler Squadrons (VMAQT-1, VMAQ-2, 3, and 4) conduct an aerial refuel and formation flight near Cherry Point, N.C., March. 1, 2016. The flight was the first time in several years that all 4 EA-6B Prowler squadrons flew together. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Jodson B. Graves/Released)

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Mar 9, 2016
Photo By: Cpl. Allison Lotz
Pohang, South Korea - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Johnathan Williams, a mortarman, clears a house with Sgt. Jung Ti Hyung an infantry Marine with the Republic of Korea in an integrated training exercise during exercise Ssang Yong in Pohang, South Korea, March 9, 2016. Williams is assigned a member of Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, “The Lava Dogs”, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment while on unit deployment program to Okinawa, Japan.

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Mar 14, 2016
Photo By: Lance Cpl. Carl King
DOGU BEACH, South Korea - U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a combined amphibious assault on Dogu Beach, South Korea, in AAV-P7/A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicles as part of Ssang Yong 16, March 12, 2016. Ssang Yong is a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by U.S. forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations. The Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU are in Korea as part of their spring deployment to the Asia-Pacific region.

 

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FIRE BASE BELL, Iraq - U.S. Marines with Task Force Spartan, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), on Fire Base Bell, Iraq, fire an M777A2 Howitzer at an ISIS infiltration route March 18, 2016. The Marines fired upon the enemy infiltration routes in order to disrupt their freedom of movement and ability to attack Kurdish and Peshmerga forces. Operation Inherent Resolve is an international U.S. led coalition military operation created as part of a comprehensive strategy to degrade and defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

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Mar 23, 2016
Photo By: Cpl. Shannon Kroening
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina - Marines operating a Light Armored Vehicle with 2nd Light-Armored Reconnaissance Battalion swiftly move to a new position for the next course of fire during the unit’s annual gunnery qualification at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2016. The purpose of the training was to increase readiness and ensure that the Marines maintain their proficiency employing the weapons.

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Mar 20, 2016
SANSEORI, South Korea - U.S. Marines with Golf Battery, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire their M777A2 lightweight 155 mm howitzer at Sanseori, South Korea, as part of Exercise Ssang Yong 16, March 15, 2016. Ssang Yong is a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by U.S. forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army forces in order to strengthen interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations. The Marines and sailors of the 31st MEU are currently deployed to Korea as part of their spring deployment of the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Ismael Pena/Released)

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Mar 20, 2016
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DOGU BEACH, South Korea - A U.S. Marine Corps AAV-P7/A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicle assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Rgiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, reaches the shoreline during a combined amphibious assault on Dogu Beach, South Korea, conducted as part of Ssang Yong 16, March 12, 2016.

 

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Mar 29, 2016
Photo By: Lance Cpl. Levi Schultz
AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER, TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. - Marines with Company B, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, participate in an assault on the Military Operations on Urban Terrain town located at Range 210 in the Combat Center training area March 24, 2016, during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation Exercise. 3rd LAR conducted a five-day MCCREE to evaluate the combat readiness of B Co.

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Mar 29, 2016
Photo By: Lance Cpl. Levi Schultz
AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER, TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. - A light armored vehicle with Company B, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, maneuvers into a security position in the Combat Center training area March 22, 2016, during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation Exercise. 3rd LAR conducted a five-day MCCREE to evaluate the combat readiness of B Co.

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Mar 28, 2016
Photo By: Gunnery Sgt. Ismael Pena
DOGU BEACH, South Korea - U.S. Marines with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit embark onto a Landing Craft Air Cushion assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7 during Exercise Ssang Yong 16, Dogu Beach, Pohang, South Korea, March 17, 2016. Ssang Yong 16 is a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by U.S. forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army forces in order to strengthen interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations. The Marines and sailors of the 31st MEU are currently deployed aboard the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group as part of their spring deployment of the Asia-Pacific region.

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Mar 28, 2016
Photo By: Cpl. Justin Updegraff
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina - A Dutch Marine with 32nd Raiding Company provides security during a casualty evacuation exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 22, 2016. The Dutch Marines spent the past three weeks utilizing Camp Lejeune’s training facilities, as well as cross-trained with U.S. Marines to learn and share tactics, techniques and procedures.

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Mar 25, 2016
Photo By: Cpl. Paul S. Martinez
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina - A Marine with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion engages targets with an M249 squad automatic weapon during the machine gun range portion of the battalion’s sapper squad competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 23, 2016. During this event, squads worked together to engage targets at ranges up to 800 meters.

 

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina - Designated marksmen with 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, look through the scope of their M110 sniper rifles while concealed in the tree line during the II Marine Expeditionary Force Command Post Exercise 3 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 20, 2016. During the CPX, 2nd LEB posted security around the campsite and defended it from mock enemies, ensuring the headquarters element could complete the mission safely.

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Apr 23, 2016
Photo By: Cpl. Michelle Reif
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina - Lance Cpl. Anton Louis Rowe, a military working dog handler with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, conducts a perimeter security patrol with his explosive-detection dog Breezy, during the II Marine Expeditionary Force Command Post Exercise 3 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 20, 2016. During the CPX, 2nd LEB posted security around the campsite and defended it from mock enemies, ensuring the headquarters element could complete the mission safely.

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Apr 22, 2016
Photo By: Lance Cpl. Julien Rodarte
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Missouri— A student at the Marine Military Police Basic Course provides security while on patrol during a field exercise at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, April 14, 2016. Marines in this course learn how to properly provide security when on mounted and foot patrols.

 

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 19, 2016) Marines tighten screws on an MV-22B Osprey aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) July 19, 2016. Wasp is deployed with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan Wilkes/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 18, 2016) Cpl. Ryan Dills communicates with other assault amphibious vehicles while traveling from amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) to Royal Australian Navy Canberra class amphibious ship HMAS Canberra (L02). The Marines are participating in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2016, a multinational military exercise, from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands. Participation in RIMPAC will help us develop mutual trust and respect across the joint and combined team through increased understanding of allied and partner cultures, competencies, and capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Christopher Giannetti/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 18, 2016) Marines assigned to Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), hike aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). 22nd MEU, deployed with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, is conducting naval operations in the 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Koby I. Saunders/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 17, 2016) Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) board an MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is conducting integrated training with Amphibious Squadron Five and the 11th MEU off the coast of southern California in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Devin M. Langer/Released)

 

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WAIMANALO, Hawaii (July 30, 2016) U.S. Marines with Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, assault a beach during Rim of the Pacific 2016. The assault was launched from USS San Diego and commanded by III Marine Expeditionary Force units aboard USS America. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro/Released)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Marines with Company A, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, fire a M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank during their annual training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 19, 2016. Marines fired the tanks to adjust their battle sight zero before the main event of their annual training. Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 30, 2016) U.S. Marines assigned to combat cargo on board the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepare to offload an armored personnel transport vehicle via a CH-53E Super Stallion cargo helicopter assigned to Heavy Marine Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 463 from the ship's flight deck. America is underway conducting maritime exercises with partner nations for Rim of the Pacific 2016. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kyle Goldberg/Released)

 

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 20, 2016) An AV-8B Harrier, from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), maneuvers on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). The 22nd MEU, embarked on Wasp, is conducting precision air strikes in support of the Libyan Government of National Accord-aligned forces against Daesh targets in Sirte, Libya, as part of Operation Odyssey Lightning. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zhiwei Tan/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 20, 2016) An AV-8B Harrier, from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). The 22nd MEU, embarked on Wasp, is conducting precision air strikes in support of the Libyan Government of National Accord-aligned forces against Daesh targets in Sirte, Libya, as part of Operation Odyssey Lightning. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Rawad Madanat/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 20, 2016) An AV-8B Harrier, from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). The 22nd MEU, embarked on Wasp, is conducting precision air strikes in support of the Libyan Government of National Accord-aligned forces against Daesh targets in Sirte, Libya, as part of Operation Odyssey Lightning. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zhiwei Tan/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 24, 2016) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Justin Siburt David Miller signals the pilot of an AH-1Z Viper helicopter, assigned to 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer, the flagship for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 13th MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jose Jaen/Released)

 

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 14, 2016) Marines assigned to 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), load ordnance on an AH-1W Super Cobra aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). The 22nd MEU, embarked on Wasp, is conducting precision air strikes in support of the Libyan Government of National Accord-aligned forces against Daesh targets in Sirte, Libya, as part of Operation Odyssey Lightning. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Koby I. Saunders/Released)

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OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 28, 2016) Marines, assigned to Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, file into amphibious assault vehicles before commencing wet well operations aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, attached to Expeditionary Strike Group 7, is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Raymond D. Diaz III/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 29, 2016) Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), depart the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) in a combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC). Green Bay, part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Dionne/Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 27, 2016) A Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier jet with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for takeoff during flight operations aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The 31st MEU is the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed Marine Air-Ground Task Force, and combines air-ground-logistics into a single team capable of addressing a range of military operations in the Asia-Pacific region, from force projection and maritime security to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tiffany Edwards/Released)

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OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 21, 2016) Marines, assigned to Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, secure amphibious assault vehicles in the well deck of the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, attached to Expeditionary Strike Group 7, is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Raymond D. Diaz III/Released)

 

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GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 6, 2016) Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 32, assigned to Assault Craft Unit Five, heads to the beach after departing the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Alligator Dagger is an amphibious exercise with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit aimed at increasing proficiency and enabling the force to train for amphibious operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Devin M. Langer/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 6, 2016) Marines and Sailors with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) load tactical vehicles onto a landing craft air cushion in preparation for movement from ship during exercise Alligator Dagger aboard the USS Somerset (LPD 25). The ARG and MEU's versatility is demonstrated through self-sustained operations, including ground, logistical and air assets. Exercise Alligator Dagger enhances the Navy-Marine Corps team's ability to be a flexible, adaptable and persistent force to ensure regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert B. Brown Jr./Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 5, 2016) Marines fire AT-4 rockets on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) during a live fire exercise. Whidbey Island is deployed with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nathan R. McDonald/Released)

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ONSLOW BEACH, N.C. (Dec. 5, 2016) A M1A1 Abrams tank unloads from a landing craft air cushion hovercraft on Onslow Beach, North Carolina, during a mechanized raid drill as a part of Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise. The simulated raid was conducted to better verse the infantry Marines in ship-to-shore movements from USS Carter Hall (LSD 50). During ARGMEUEX, Marines and will have tackled a wide range of operations and scenarios to improve their interoperability and amphibious warfare capabilities with their Navy counterparts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melanye Martinez/Released)

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ONSLOW BEACH, N.C. (Dec. 5, 2016) Marines with Kilo Co., 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment make their way to the well deck of USS Bataan (LHD 5) to conduct a mechanized raid off the coast of Onslow Beach, North Carolina, during Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Callahan/Released)

 

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Pvt. Garrett Brazzell and Staff Sgt. Lee Hicks, both petroleum specialists with the 842nd Quartermaster Company, work together as gunner and assistant gunner firing an M2 machine gun for weapons qualification during Operation Cold Steel II, hosted by the 79th Theater Sustainment Command at Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., Oct. 15, 2017. Operation Cold Steel is the U.S. Army Reserve’s crew-served weapons qualification and validation exercise to ensure that America’s Army Reserve units and Soldiers are trained and ready to deploy on short-notice and bring combat-ready and lethal firepower in support of the Army and our joint partners anywhere in the world. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Heather Doppke/79th Theater Sustainment Command)

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U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Alfredo Martinez, wheeled vehicle mechanic, 922nd Transportation Detachment, fires an M240B machine gun, sending the first hot lead downrange, for weapons qualification during Operation Cold Steel II, hosted by the 79th Theater Sustainment Command at Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., Oct. 15, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Heather Doppke/79th Theater Sustainment Command)

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U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. James Best and Pfc. Taylor Green, both transportation management coordinators with the 557th Movement Control Team, work together as gunner and assistant gunner to group and zero an M240B machine gun while firing the first rounds of Operation Cold Steel II, hosted by the 79th Theater Sustainment Command at Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., Oct. 15, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Heather Doppke/79th Theater Sustainment Command)

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U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Dorian Yeager, water treatment specialist, assists Spc. Justin Martinez, paralegal specialist, both with 382nd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, while he fires the first rounds downrange with an M2 machine gun for weapons qualification during Operation Cold Steel II, hosted by the 79th Theater Sustainment Command at Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., Oct. 15, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Heather Doppke/79th Theater Sustainment Command)

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U.S. Army Reserve Spc. Stephen Justin adjusts an AN/PAS-13 Thermal Weapon Sight while Staff Sgt. Jeff Harley looks on. Both Soldiers are petroleum supply specialists with the 842nd Quartermaster Company, preparing to send the first rounds downrange with an M2 machine gun for weapons qualification during Operation Cold Steel II, hosted by the 79th Theater Sustainment Command at Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., Oct. 15, 2017. Operation Cold Steel is the U.S. Army Reserve’s crew-served weapons qualification and validation exercise to ensure that America’s Army Reserve units and Soldiers are trained and ready to deploy on short-notice and bring combat-ready and lethal firepower in support of the Army and our joint partners anywhere in the world. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Heather Doppke/79th Theater Sustainment Command)

 

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 7th Munitions Squadron at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, complete and inspect a guided bomb unit at RAF Fairford, U.K. The 7th MUNS participated in real-time training for various B-1B Lancer exercises in Europe in support of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Copeland)

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A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 28th Bomb Squadron at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, departs Royal Air Force Fairford, U.K. The 7th Bomb Wing’s presence in Europe allows Dyess Airmen to work with U.S. allies to develop and improve ready air forces capable of maintaining regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Copeland)

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U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 28th Bomb Squadron at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, flies over the North Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 10, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating the U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions across the globe. (Courtesy photo)

 

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Spc. Nathan Randell, an Oklahoma City resident and member of A Company, 1st Battalion, 279th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, briefs Soldiers on how he wants them to cross a road during the Basic Leader Course field training exercise at the Yavoriv Combat Training Center on the International Peacekeeping and Security Center in Western Ukraine, on Oct. 11. (Photo by Sgt. Anthony Jones, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team)

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Spc. Jordan Sivayavirojna, a Bartlesville, Oklahoma resident and member of F Company, 700th Brigade Support Battalion, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, returns fire on enemy role players during the Basic Leader Course field training exercise at the Yavoriv Combat Training Center on the International Peacekeeping and Security Center in Western Ukraine, on Oct. 11. (Photo by Sgt. Anthony Jones, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team)

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Cpl. Cody McKee, a member of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, watches for mock enemy role players during the Basic Leader Course field training exercise at the Yavoriv Combat Training Center on the International Peacekeeping and Security Center in Western Ukraine, on Oct. 11. (Photo by Sgt. Anthony Jones, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team)

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Spc. Michael Pisciotta, a Stillwater, Oklahoma resident and member of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 279th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, provides security during the field training exercise portion of the Basic Leader Course taught at the Yavoriv Combat Training Center on the International Peacekeeping and Security Center in Western Ukraine, on Oct. 11. (Photo by Sgt. Anthony Jones, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team)

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Two Basic Leader Course students from the 1st Battalion, 279th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team provide security during the BLC field training exercise at the Yavoriv Combat Training Center on the International Peacekeeping and Security Center in Western Ukraine, on Oct. 11. (Photo by Sgt. Anthony Jones, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team)

 

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GRAFENWOEHR, Germany -- U.S. Army Paratrooper mortar team members assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 173rd Airborne Brigade remove dirt from the base plate of the M252A1 81mm Mortar System during a live fire range on October 20th, 2017. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army’s Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deploying forces to the U.S. Army Europe, Africa and Central Command Areas' of Responsibility within 18 hours.

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CH-47 Chinook helicopters from 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, out of Fort Hood, Texas, wait to be unloaded after arrival at the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium, OCt. 19, 2017. More than 70 aircraft arrived at the port by ship, where they have been unloaded and prepared to fly to various locations in support of allies and partner nations as part of Atlantic Resolve. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jacob A. McDonald, 21st Theater Sustainment Command)

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A CH-47 Chinook helicopter from 1st Air Cavalry Brigade out of Fort Hood, Texas, is pushed off the ship Endurance Oct. 20, 2017 after arriving at the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium. The brigade is replacing 10th Combat Aviation Brigade in support of Atlantic Resolve, with the mission to deter agression and reassure allies in Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jacob A. McDonald, 21st Theater Sustainment Command)

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Chinook mechanics from 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, out of Fort Hood, Texas, take a rotor blade out of a CH-47 Chinook to mount it on the aircraft after it arrived at Zeebrugge, Belgium, Oct. 20, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jacob A. McDonald, 21st Theater Sustainment Command)

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Chinook mechanics from 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, out of Fort Hood, Texas, mount a rotor blade on a CH-47 Chinook after more than 70 aircraft arrived at Zeebrugge, Belgium, Oct. 20, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jacob A. McDonald, 21st Theater Sustainment Command)

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An AH-64 Apache helicopter from 1st Air Cavalry Brigade rolls off the Endurance at the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium, Oct. 20, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jacob A. McDonald, 21st Theater Sustainment Command)

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Mechanics from 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, out of Fort Hood, Texas, unfold the propeller blades on a AH-64 Apache helicopter after more than 70 aircraft arrived at Zeebrugge, Belgium, Oct. 20, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jacob A. McDonald, 21st Theater Sustainment Command)

 

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U.S. Soldiers, with the 615th Military Police Company, 709th Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade, take part in an Urban Operations training at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Oct. 20, 2017. (U.S. Army photos by Spc. Javon Spence)

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U.S. Army Soldiers attached to B Co., 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, provide security and observation on a mountain side during Decisive Action Rotation 18-01 at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, Calif., Oct. 27, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Horace Murray)

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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, use an FGM-118 Javelin while they as they provide security and perform observation on top of a mountain during Decisive Action Rotation 18-01 at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, Calif., Oct. 27, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Horace Murray)

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U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Nanzer assigned to B Co., 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, provides security and observation on a mountain side during Decisive Action Rotation 18-01 at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, Calif., Oct. 27, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Horace Murray)

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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, provide security while picking up Soldiers at the bottom of a mountain side in M2A3 Bradleys during Decisive Action Rotation 18-01 at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, Calif., Oct. 27, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Horace Murray)

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U.S. Army Spc. Roland Merrill, a member of 3rd Battalion, 69th Armored Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, watches over tanks in his unit with a Long-Range Advanced Scout Surveillance System during decisive Action Rotation 18-01 at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, Calif., Oct. 25, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Horace Murray, Operations Group, National Training Center)

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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, wait for orders while guarding their sector in M1A2 Abrams tanks during Decisive Action Rotation 18-01 at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, Calif., Oct. 25, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Horace Murray, Operations Group, National Training Center)