A North Atlantic Treaty Organization E-3 Sentry flies a combat sortie Jan. 7, 2014, over Northeast, Afghanistan. The Sentry is an Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft that provides all-weather surveillance, command, control and communications to coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson/Released)

U.S Army Soldiers with the 200th Engineer, South Dakota Army National Guard, load military vehicles from the 1138th Transportation Company, Missouri Army National Guard on to an Improved Ribbon Bridge during a river crossing operation in support of Golden Coyote training exercise, Chamberlain, S.D., June 10, 2017. The Golden Coyote exercise is a three-phase, scenario-driven exercise conducted in the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming, which enables commanders to focus on mission essential task requirements, warrior tasks and battle drills ( U.S Army photo by Spc. Kevin Kim)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brian Hinkle, left, with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, jokes with an Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier during Operation Godfather in Durzay, Afghanistan, Jan. 15, 2011. The Marines partnered with the ANA to successfully clear the last remaining Taliban stronghold in the southern area of the Garmsir district. The Marines were deployed to the Helmand province in support of the International Security Assistance Force. (DoD photo by Sgt. Christopher R. Rye, U.S. Marine Corps/Released)

151027-M-OQ277-168 DOGANBEY, Turkey (Oct. 27, 2015) U.S. Marine MV-22B Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, take off from a landing zone during a joint amphibious assault as part of exercise Egemen 2015 in Doganbey, Turkey, Oct. 27. Egemen is a Turkish-led and hosted amphibious exercise designed to increase tactical proficiencies and interoperability among participants. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is deployed to the 6th fleet area of in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Andrew D. Pendracki/ Released)

U.S. Soldiers assigned to Battery C, 2nd Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division fire their M777 towed 155 mm howitzer during a fire mission near Mosul, Iraq, Feb. 03, 2017. Battery C is supporting Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, the global Coalition to defeat ISIL in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Craig Jensen)

A 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Maritime Raid Force Marine exits a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 Reinforced, while conducting a parachute operation over Qatar, April 25, 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, 26th MEU Combat Camera/Released)

A 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Maritime Raid Force Marine fires an M4 Carbine 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. 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, 26th MEU Combat Camera/Released)

RED SEA (May 21, 2014) Quartermaster 2nd Class Carlos Cirilo Gonzalez Sailor, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.7, Coastal Riverine Group 3, navigates a 34-foot Sea Ark Dauntless-class tactical craft during escort mission for the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) in the Red Sea, May 21, 2014, in preparation for Exercise Eager Lion 14. CTG-56.7 conducts maritime security operations to ensure freedom of movement for strategic shipping and naval vessels operating in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael Sandberg/Released)

A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter carrying Pakistani civilians is shown during an evacuation flight over a mountain pass in Pakistan Aug. 5, 2010. Humanitarian relief and evacuation missions are being conducted as part of the disaster relief efforts to assist Pakistanis in flood-stricken regions of the nation. (DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Horace Murray, U.S. Army/Released)

U.S. Marines assigned to Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct live-fire training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Nov. 6, 2015, in the North Red Sea. The 26th MEU is embarked on the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jalen D. Phillips/ Released)

ASV lidmašīna „KC-135” militārajās mācībās "Saber Strike 2017" virs Latvijas veic degvielas uzpildi ASV stratēģiskajam bumbvedējam B-52

KC-135 Stratotanker during the exercise "Saber Strike 2017" refuels a B-52 Stratofortress above Latvia

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ASV lidmašīna „KC-135” militārajās mācībās "Saber Strike 2017" virs Latvijas veic degvielas uzpildi ASV stratēģiskajam bumbvedējam B-52

KC-135 Stratotanker during the exercise "Saber Strike 2017" refuels a B-52 Stratofortress above Latvia

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U.S. Marines with Landing Support Company, 1st Transport 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 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)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Paul Merida, right, commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, coordinates movements of the line companies with the forward combat operations center during the final exercise of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-13, aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, Calif., April 23, 2013. WTI is intended to train Marines on the combined arms capabilities of both air and ground elements. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by: Sgt. Christopher R. Rye/ Released)

YUMA PROVING GROUNDS, Ariz. - U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, board a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter before conducting the Heavy Huey Raid for the Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course 2-14, April 9, 2014. WTI is 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 photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher A. Mendoza, 2nd MARDIV COMCAM/ Released)

151027-M-OQ277-023 DOGANBEY, Turkey (Oct. 27, 2015) Turkish Marines disembark from a Turkish landing craft while conducting a joint amphibious assault with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit during exercise Egemen 2015 in Doganbey, Turkey, Oct. 27. Egemen is a Turkish-led and hosted amphibious exercise designed to increase tactical proficiencies and interoperability among participants. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is deployed to the 6th fleet area of in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Andrew D. Pendracki/ Released)

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (July 12,

2013) An MH-53 Sea Dragon helicopter assigned to the Blackhawks of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15 travels to USS Ponce (AFSB (I) 15) during a routine cargo onload mission. HM-15 is assigned to Commander, Task Force 52, promoting mine countermeasures in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gay/Released)

YUMA PROVING GROUNDS, Ariz. – U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nicholas Edwards, assistant team leader, 2nd Marine Division, 6th Marine Regiment, 3rd Battalion (3/6), Headquarters and Service Company, Scout Snipers Platoon, adjusts the trajectory on a scope to an M40A5 before conducting a fire mission during the Talon Exercise (TalonEx) March 28, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher A. Mendoza, 2nd MARDIV COMCAM/Released)

ASV lidmašīna „KC-135” militārajās mācībās "Saber Strike 2017" virs Latvijas veic degvielas uzpildi ASV stratēģiskajam bumbvedējam B-52

KC-135 Stratotanker during the exercise "Saber Strike 2017" refuels a B-52 Stratofortress above Latvia

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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (July 03, 2013) U.S. Servicemembers compete in a friendly game of water polo off of the Mina Salman Pier. The game brought together members of the U.S. Navy, Marines and Army. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mike Lenart/Not Released)

151027-M-OQ277-067 DOGANBEY, Turkey (Oct. 27, 2015) U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 4, conduct a joint amphibious assault during exercise Egemen 2015 in Doganbey, Turkey, Oct. 27. Egemen is a Turkish-led and hosted amphibious exercise designed to increase tactical proficiencies and interoperability among participants. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is deployed to the 6th fleet area of in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Andrew D. Pendracki/ Released)

An Azerbaijani role-playing as Afghan National Police officer restrains a role-player acting as an Afghan civilian during a police advisory team training exercise at U.S. Army Europe's Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Sept. 20. The exercise is designed to replicate the Afghanistan operational environment to prepare MATs and police advisory teams for counterinsurgency operations with the ability to train, advise and enable the ANA and the Afghanistan National Police. (Photo by Pfc. James Stokes)

U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (June 22, 2013) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 3rd Class Brett Andre, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, prepares the remotely-operated mine inspection vehicle Seafox as part of the counter-mine training during exercise Artemis Trident 2013 aboard RFA Cardigan Bay. 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. Marines assigned to Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), demonstrate how to use a tactical cutting torch kit to breach steel while mentoring a foreign military during simulated Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO) training in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Aug. 27, 2013. The two nations exchanged tactics and techniques on MIO, also known as Visit, Board, Search and Seizure. 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)

ASV lidmašīna „KC-135” militārajās mācībās "Saber Strike 2017" virs Latvijas veic degvielas uzpildi ASV stratēģiskajam bumbvedējam B-52

KC-135 Stratotanker during the exercise "Saber Strike 2017" refuels a B-52 Stratofortress above Latvia

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ARABIAN GULF (March 23, 2014) - Sailors assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.7 and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 prepare to hoist a litter aboard a riverine command boat during a casualty evacuation and hoist recovery training evolution. Riverine command boats provide a multi-mission platform for the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility by focusing on maritime security operations, maritime infrastructure protection and theater security cooperation efforts, as well as conduct offensive combat operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Taylor M. Smith/Released)

An Iraqi soldier from the Iraqi Army 60th Brigade provides security during urban warfare training at Camp Taji, Iraq, Dec. 13, 2016. This training is critical to enabling Iraqi security forces to counter ISIL and regain territory from the terrorist group. Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve is the global Coalition to defeat ISIL in Iraqi and Syria. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Craig Jensen)

130520-N-RB579-108 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (May 20, 2013) Naval Air Crewman 3rd Class Travis Calvan, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26 (HSC-26), conducts starboard-side aerial surveillance from inside a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter during International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) 2013. IMCMEX includes Navies from more than 40 countries whose focus is to promote regional security through mine countermeasure operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Davies/Released)

U.S. Army Spc. Sean M. Mathis with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, conducts a radio check at the Khowst prison, Khowst province, Afghanistan, June 16, 2013. Easy Company provided security for law enforcement personnel as they in processed the prisoners into the biometric identification system. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Robert Porter/Released)

120123-A-TF780-065 CALLAO, Peru (January 23, 2012) U.S. Navy Seabees, assigned to Navy Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 23, embarked aboard High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift, conduct a meet and greet session, with Engineers from the Peruvian Navy at Escuela Pronoie Nuevo Despertar Mis Puimeros Pasitos. The two Navies are working together at the school in Zona De Acapulco, as part of Southern Partnership Station (SPS 12) 2012. The Seabees and Engineers will spend three weeks refurbishing two schools in the area. HSV-SPS 12 is an annual deployment of U.S. Navy ships and assets to the U.S. Southern Command’s area of responsibility in the Caribbean, Central and South America. The exercise involves information sharing with Navies, Coast Guards and civilian services throughout the region. It also reiterates the countries partnership and commitment to regional cooperation throughout Latin America. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alan B. Owens, 55th Signal Company (COMCAM)/Released)

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, right, administers the Oath of Enlistment to Staff Sgt. Stephen E. McDonald, defense cyber network noncommissioned officer in charge, at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Feb. 3, 2017. McDonald was promoted to Staff Sgt. after eight years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha K. Braun)

YUMA PROVING GROUNDS, Ariz. - U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, provide security after dismounting a CH-46 Sea Knight during the Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course 2-14, April 8, 2014. WTI is 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 photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher A. Mendoza, 2nd MARDIV COMCAM/ Released)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, set up radio communication with line companies during the final exercise of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-13, aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, Calif., April 23, 2013. WTI is intended to train Marines on the combined arms capabilities of both air and ground elements. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by: Sgt. Christopher R. Rye/ Released)

U.S. Marines assigned to Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct live-fire training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Nov. 6, 2015, in the North Red Sea. The 26th MEU is embarked on the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jalen D. Phillips/ Released)

YUMA PROVING GROUNDS, Ariz. - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joseph Martinez, infantryman, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, engages the opposition force while conducting a raid during the Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course 2-14, April 8, 2014. WTI is 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 photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher A. Mendoza, 2nd MARDIV COMCAM/ Released)

U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Cobra helicopters await refueling during Final Exercise 1 of Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-15 at Sandhill, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 14, 2014. WTI is a seven week training event hosted by Marine Aviation and Weapon Tactics Squadron (MAWTS-1) cadre. 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. Allison J. Herman, COMCAM/Released)

YUMA PROVING GROUNDS, Ariz. – U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, provide security after dismounting from a CH-53E Super Stallion Helicopter during the Heavy Huey Raid for the Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course 2-14, April 9, 2014. WTI is a seven week training event, hosted by 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 photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher A. Mendoza, 2nd MARDIV COMCAM/ Released)

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (July 23, 2013) A Royal Australian Navy sailor interrogates a role player during a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) training conducted with a U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to Commander, Task Group 56 (CTG-56). CTG-56 provides mine countermeasure, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, salvage diving, and force protection for the U.S. 5th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Davies/Released)

ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 30, 2013) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) transit after a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) mission. Carney is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Corey Green/Released)

ASV lidmašīna „KC-135” militārajās mācībās "Saber Strike 2017" virs Latvijas veic degvielas uzpildi ASV stratēģiskajam bumbvedējam B-52

KC-135 Stratotanker during the exercise "Saber Strike 2017" refuels a B-52 Stratofortress above Latvia

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YUMA PROVING GROUNDS, Ariz. - U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (3/6), 2nd Marine Division, advance on an objective during a platoon attack at Afghan Alley for the Talon Exercise (TalonEx) April 3, 2014. TalonEx is a series of live- fire ranges conducted by the Marines of 3/6 before the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher A. Mendoza, 2nd MARDIV COMCAM/ Released)

YUMA PROVING GROUNDS – U.S. Marine infantrymen with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, take cover against a building during the Heavy Huey Raid for the Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course 2-14, April 9, 2014. WTI is a seven week training event, hosted by 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 photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher A. Mendoza, 2nd MARDIV COMCAM/ Released)

YUMA PROVING GROUNDS, Ariz. – U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Dalyss Reed, infantryman, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, runs off of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during the Heavy Huey Raid for the Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course 2-14, April 9, 2014. WTI is a seven week training event, hosted by 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 photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher A. Mendoza, 2nd MARDIV COMCAM/ Released)

Guam (May 10, 2016) - U.S. and Australian sailors prepare to fast-rope from an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter during Exercise Tricrab off the coast of Guam. Tricrab is a combined exercise involving military forces from five different countries that focuses on strengthening relationships within the Asia-Pacific region through training and information exchanges, to enhance EOD and diving related interoperability. (Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Doug Harvey) 160510-N-LO156-072

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RFA CARDIGAN BAY (June 21, 2013) – A ridged hull inflatable boat attached to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, is lowered over the side of RFA Cardigan Bay by Royal Fleet Auxiliary Merchant Marines during Artemis Trident 2013, a counter-mine exercise utilizing the remotely-operated mine inspection vehicle Seafox. 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)