Marines assigned to Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct military freefall parachute operations from UH-60 Black Hawks assigned to Alpha Company, 1-189th General Support Aviation Battalion from the Montana Army National Guard in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Sept. 5, 2013. The 26th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force forward-deployed to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility aboard the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group serving as a sea-based, expeditionary crisis response force capable of conducting amphibious operations across the full range of military operations.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christopher Q. Stone/Released)

A U.S. Marine with Force Reconnaissance Detachment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires an M4 carbine during a close quarters tactics range on the flight deck as part of the Certification Exercise (CERTEX) aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) off the coast of Southern California, June 15, 2014. CERTEX served as the final at-sea period for the 11th MEU and Amphibious Squadron 5. (DoD photo by Cpl Jonathan R. Waldman, U.S. Marine Corps/Released)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force participate in Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) 1-15 in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 25, 2014. WTI 1-15 is a seven-week training event that provides standardized tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (DoD photograph by Sgt. Artur Shvartsberg, U.S. Marine Corps/Released)

Sgt. Brett D. Hankins, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, observes out the back of An MV-22B Osprey as it takes-off from the flight deck of the French amphibious assault ship BPC Dixmude, Gulf of Cadiz, Spain, May. 2, 2016. SPMAGTF-CR-AF Marines landed aboard the BPC Dixmude to further enhance bi-lateral cooperation and interoperability between the two militaries.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole/Released)

Marines assigned to Low Altitude Air Defense Platoon, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire a Stinger Launch Simulator during familiarization training aboard the USS Kearsarge at sea Oct. 2, 2013. The Stinger Launch Simulator mimics the launching procedure of the Stinger Weapon System; both are alternately fired on an annual basis. The 26th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force forward-deployed to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility aboard the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group serving as a sea-based, expeditionary crisis response force capable of conducting amphibious operations across the full range of military operations.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christopher Q. Stone/Released)

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, Al Udied Air Base, Qatar, refuels a North Atlantic Treaty Organization E-3 Sentry Jan. 7, 2014, over Northeast, Afghanistan. The crew of the Stratotanker provided fuel for coalition aircraft during their over ten hour combat sortie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson/Released)

Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division conduct company attacks and maneuvers at range 400 during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 3-16 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, May 23, 2016. 2nd Marines and subordinate units participated in ITX 3-16 to ensure all elements of Marine Air Ground Task Force 2 are prepared for upcoming deployments and operational commitments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. David L. Proffitt/Released)

26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Maritime Raid Force Marines fire M4 Carbines while conducting a marksmanship training exercise at a range in Qatar, April 22, 2013. Eagle Resolve is an annual multilateral exercise designed to enhance regional cooperative defense efforts of the Gulf Cooperation Council nations and U.S. Central Command. The 26th MEU is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations aboard the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group. The 26th MEU operates continuously across the globe, providing the president and unified combatant commanders with a forward-deployed, sea-based quick reaction force.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Q. Stone/Released)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion extracts Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division during a heavy Huey raid at K-9 Village, Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz., Oct. 7, 2015. The exercise is part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) 1-16, a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre. MAWTS-1 provides standardized tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jorge Dimmer, MAWTS-1 COMCAM/ Released)

Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, move through a poppy field on their way to Patrol Base Mohmon in the Lui Tal district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 17, 2012. Marines joined with coalition forces at the PB to begin conducting operations in the area.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ismael Ortega)

A 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Maritime Raid Force Marine engages simulated hostile targets during an amphibious insertion for sustainment training in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility, Aug. 5, 2013. The 26th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force forward deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility aboard the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group serving as a sea-based, expeditionary crisis response force capable of conducting amphibious operations across the full range of military operations.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christopher Q. Stone/Released)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force participate in Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) 1-15 in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 26, 2014. WTI 1-15 is a seven-week training event that provides standardized tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (DoD photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal, U.S. Marine Corps/Released)

U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa practice landings MV-22B Ospreys at night aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), in the Mediterranean Sea, Oct. 19, 2015. SPMAGTF-CR-AF, based out of Morón, Spain, are a self-sustaining crisis response force prepared for the protection of American personnel and facilities on the African continent, when directed by U.S. Africa Command. USS Kearsarge is host to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit currently deployed to the 5th and 6th fleet areas of responsibility serving as a sea-based, expeditionary crisis response force capable of conducting amphibious operations across the full range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jalen D. Phillips/ Released)

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force participate in Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) 1-15 in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 26, 2014. WTI 1-15 is a seven-week training event that provides standardized tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (DoD photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal, U.S. Marine Corps/Released)

Rangers assigned to 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment provide security on McChord Airfield during a Multilateral Airborne Training (MLAT) exercise, Oct. 8, 2014. Rangers conducted MLAT to maintain proficiency in airfield seizure operations. (U.S. Army photo By Spc. Gabriel Segura)

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet aircraft assigned to Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing refuels in the air over Guam Sept. 17, 2014, during exercise Valiant Shield 2014. Valiant Shield is a biennial U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps exercise held in Guam, focusing on real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces at sea, in the air, on land and in cyberspace. (DoD photo by Lance Cpl. Hernan Vidana, U.S. Marine Corps/Released)

U.S. Marines with 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force prepare to conduct a helocast exercise out of a UH-1Y Venom at Ferguson Lake, near Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 3, 2015. The exercise is part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) 1-16, a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre. MAWTS-1 provides standardized tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by SSgt. Artur Shvartsberg, MAWTS-1 COMCAM/ Released)

U.S. Soldiers with the 3rd Cavalry Regiment fire artillery alongside Iraqi Security Forces artillery at known ISIS locations near the Iraqi-Syrian border, June 7, 2018. Iraqi Security Forces and Coalition partners provided fire support to assist the Syrian Democratic Forces as they continued Operation Roundup, the military offensive to rid the final pockets of the terrorist organization from the Middle Euphrates River Valley in Syria. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Anthony Zendejas IV) www.dvidshub.net

U.S. Marines assigned to Company L, Battalion Landing Team 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide suppressive fire during a platoon attack exercise during Exercise Eager Lion 2013, in Al Quweira, Jordan, June 17, 2013. Exercise Eager Lion 2013 is an annual, multinational exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships and enhance security and stability in the region by responding to modern-day security scenarios. The 26th MEU is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group. The 26th MEU operates continuously across the globe, providing the president and unified combatant commanders with a forward-deployed, sea-based quick reaction force.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juanenrique Owings/Released)

Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, scrub the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Feb. 8. The 11th MEU and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group are deployed in support of maritime and theater security operations in the U.S. 7th fleet area of responsibility.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Evan R. White/Released)

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), maneuver toward an objective during a live-fire and movement exercise as part of sustainment training at D’Arta Plage, Djibouti, Nov. 3. The 11th MEU is deployed as a theater reserve and crisis response force throughout U.S. Central Command and the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Gunnery Sgt. Rome M. Lazarus/Released)

Soldiers with the 982nd participate in a ruck march on February 21, 2016 in Wilson, NC. Each soldier must carry a minimum of 35 pounds in their ruck sack and complete the 10k march in 2 hours.

A Marine assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides security for his team while conducting a joint Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure exercise alongside Navy SEALs, during composite training unit exercise in the Atlantic Ocean, July 20, 2015.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andre Dakis/Released)

A 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Maritime Raid Force Marine exits a KC-130J Hercules assigned to the 26th MEU command element, during high altitude, high opening parachute operations over King Faisal Air Base in Jordan, June 15, 2013. Exercise Eager Lion 2013 is an annual, multinational exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships and enhance security and stability in the region by responding to realistic, modern-day security scenarios. This is a recurring exercise. The 26th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force forward-deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility aboard the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group serving as a sea-based, expeditionary crisis response force capable of conducting amphibious operations across the full range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christopher Q. Stone, 26th MEU Combat Camera/Released)

26th Marine Expeditionary Unit

Photo by Sgt. Chris Stone

Date Taken:06.15.2013

Date Posted:06.21.2013 03:20

Photo ID:958162

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Location:KING FAISAL AIR BASE, JO

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A Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force walks up range with his target after confirming his zero for Exercise Juniper Cobra in Israel, Feb. 12, 2016. JC is a combined Israeli-U.S. exercise designed to improve interoperability between the two countries' armed forces.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelly L. Street/Released)

U.S. Army Rangers, assigned to Delta Company, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, dismount Strykers during a training exercise on Fort Knox, Ky., April 24, 2014. The 3rd Battalion is undergoing annual task force training to evaluate how their Soldiers perform during operational situations. Rangers are constantly training to maintain the highest level of tactical proficiency. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Gabriel Segura/Released)

Airmen load a mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle onto a C-17 Globemaster III Jan. 25, 2014, at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Aircrews are working around the clock to support Operation Enduring Freedom retrograde operations, airlifting equipment out of Afghanistan. Equipment is airlifted to regional logistics hubs where it is then sent by sealift to its final location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Manning William with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, provides security during a Heavy Huey Raid at K-9 Village, Yuma Proving Grounds, Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 7, 2015. This exercise was part of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) 1-16, a seven week training event, hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Corps Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roderick L. Jacquote MAWTS-1 COMCAM/ Released).

A U.S. Soldier with the 3rd Cavalry Regiment stands on a mound before taking part in a handgun night fire range near the Iraqi-Syrian border, June 21, 2018. Iraqi Security Forces and Coalition partners provided fire support and continually work on combat skills to assist the Syrian Democratic Forces as they continued Operation Roundup, the military offensive to rid the final pockets of the terrorist organization from the Middle Euphrates River Valley in Syria. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Anthony Zendejas IV) www.dvidshub.net

26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Maritime Raid Force Marines climb aboard a rigid hull inflatable boat after conducting scout swimming exercises at sea, April 24, 2013. Eagle Resolve is an annual multilateral exercise designed to enhance regional cooperative defense efforts in the Gulf Cooperation Council nations and U.S. Central Command. The 26th MEU is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations aboard the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group. The 26th MEU operates continuously across the globe, providing the president and unified combatant commanders with a forward-deployed, sea-based quick reaction force. The MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting amphibious operations, crisis response and limited contingency operations.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Q. Stone/Released)

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (July 18, 2013) Navy Divers, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTF) 56.1, perform MK16 dive training. CTG 56.1 provides maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released)

U.S. Army Spc. Durrell Jones carries Sgt. 1st Class Amy Fields, both with the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne), during the Combat Support Training Exercise (CSTX) at Fort Knox, Kentucky, March 21, 2018. CSTX is a Combat Support Training Exercise that ensures Army Reserve units are trained and ready to deploy on short-notice and bring capable, combat-ready, and lethal firepower in support of the Army and our joint partners anywhere in the world. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jesse Coggins) www.dvidshub.net/image/4241765/cstx-fort-knox-2018

U.S. Marines assigned to Company I, Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, board an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), at King Faisal Air Base in Jordan, June 14, 2013. Exercise Eager Lion 2013 is an annual, multinational exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships and enhance security and stability in the region by responding to modern-day security scenarios. The 26th MEU is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group. The 26th MEU operates continuously across the globe, providing the president and unified combatant commanders with a forward-deployed, sea-based quick reaction force. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Sgt. Christopher Q. Stone / Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Patrick Clancy, a squad leader with the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, provides security during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, May 23, 2016. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is ready to respond to any crisis response mission in theater to include the employment of a TRAP force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Trever Statz)

The coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt (PC 12) transits alongside other PCs during a formation exercise. U.S. coastal patrol ships are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Taylor M. Smith/Released)

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An F-16 Fighting Falcon moves into place in order to be refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron Detachment 4 over the skies of Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn.

U.S. Air Forces Central Public Affairs

Photo by Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz

Date Taken:04.30.2011

Location:IQ

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A RC-135 Rivet Joint, assigned to the 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, flies over Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, June 19, 2011. The RC-135 Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft supports theater and national level consumers with near real time on-scene intelligence collection, analysis and dissemination capabilities.

U.S. Air Forces Central Public Affairs

Photo by Master Sgt. William Greer

Date Taken:06.19.2011

Location:AF

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GUAM (Feb. 23, 2018) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 conducts a search and rescue exercise with a Mark VI patrol boat assigned to Coastal Riverine Group 1, Det. Guam, off the coast of Guam. HSC-25 maintains a 24-hour search and rescue and medical evacuation alert posture, directly supporting the U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Guam, and Joint Region Marianas. CRG-1, Det. Guam is capable of conducting maritime security operations across the full spectrum of naval, joint and combined operations. Further, it provides additional capabilities of port security, embarked security, and theater security cooperation around the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Stacy D. Laseter/Released)

A U.S. Army Ranger assigned to Delta Company, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, moves to objective during a training exercise on Fort Knox, Ky., April 23, 2014. 3rd Battalion is undergoing annual Task Force Training to evaluate how their Soldiers perform during operational situations. Rangers are constantly training to maintain the highest level of tactical proficiency. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Gabriel Segura/Released)

A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force patrols through the jungle during exercise Guahan Shield 2013 at Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station Guam in Dededo, Guam, March 19, 2013. Guahan Shield 2013 was designed to maintain and enhance the capabilities of elements of the III Marine Expeditionary Force while operating in a forward-deployed environment.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeraco Jenkins)

Cpl. Marvin M. Ernest, a power plant mechanic assigned to Marine Tactical Electronic Squadron 2, performs a turn-around inspection on an EA-6B Prowler on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 1, 2015.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jered T. Stone/Released)

A U.S. Army Ranger assigned to Delta Company, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, moves to objective during a training exercise on Fort Knox, Ky., April 23, 2014. 3rd Battalion is undergoing annual Task Force Training to evaluate how their Soldiers perform during operational situations. Rangers are constantly training to maintain the highest level of tactical proficiency. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Gabriel Segura/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 23, 2014) The littoral combat ships USS Independence (LCS 2), left, and USS Coronado (LCS 4) are underway in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Keith DeVinney/Released)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force set up perimeter security during a fast rope exercise at Auxiliary Airfield 2, Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 2, 2015. This training evolution is apart of Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) 1-16, a seven week training event, hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Summer Dowding MAWTS-1 COMCAM/ Released)

U.S. Marines with Landing Support Company, 1st Transportation Support Battalion, 1st Combat Logistics Regiment, prepare a CH-53E Super Stallion to externally lift a Humvee during an assault support tactics exercise at Landing Zone Bull, Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, Calif., Oct. 12, 2015. This training evolution is apart of Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) 1-16, a seven week training event, hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) cadre, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Summer Dowding MAWTS-1 COMCAM/Released)

U.S. Marines with Bravo company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response- Africa (SPMAGTF-CR-AF) fast rope from an MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Mar. 10, 2016. SPMAGTF-CR-AF Marines are specialized in fast-roping which was an insertion method that can be utilized to access an area during a possible crisis or embassy reinforcement that may be otherwise inaccessible by landing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kassie L. McDole)

NEW ORLEANS - U.S. Marines of Marine Forces Reserve put on mission oriented protective posture (MOPP) suites during annual chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training June 23, 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Michael Retana, MARFORRES COMCAM/Released)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), lands on the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), in the Mediterranean Sea, Sept. 15, 2013. The 26th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force forward-deployed to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility aboard the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group serving as a sea-based, expeditionary crisis response force capable of conducting amphibious operations across the full range of military operations. (DoD photo by Sgt. Christopher Q. Stone, 26th MEU Combat Camera, U.S. Marine Corps/Released)

A U.S. Marine with the reconnaissance detachment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conducts close-quarters tactics training, Nov. 10. The 11th MEU is deployed with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force throughout U.S. Central Command and the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Evan R. White/ Released)

A U.S. Marine assigned to Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit provides security as fellow platoon members conduct an amphibious insertion onto a beach while training foreign marines Sept. 1, 2013, in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Marines with the expeditionary unit, a Marine air-ground task force, were stationed aboard U.S. Navy ships with the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group. (DoD photo by Sgt. Christopher Q. Stone, U.S. Marine Corps/Released)