NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Aug. 15, 2013) SeaBotix sales engineer Alex Dowell gives training on the SeaBotix remote operated vehicle to Explosive Ordnance Disposal personnel assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1. CTG 56.1 provides mine countermeasures, explosive ordnance disposal, salvage diving, counter terrorism, and force protection for the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Wyatt Huggett/Released)

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st. Class Michael D. Smith, a member of the Army team, retrieves a volleyball during practice for the 2014 Warrior Games at the U.S. Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, Colo., Sept. 23, 2014. More than 200 service members and Veterans participated in the 2014 Warrior Games, September 28 - October 4, an annual event held in Colorado Springs, Colorado in which wounded, ill and injured compete in various Paralympic-style events. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Charles M. Bailey/Not Reviewed)

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 1-14, 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 Staff Sgt. Rafael Cortez ,center, crew chief instructor, Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron-1, Assault Support Division, gives the Marines of India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, a safety brief before conducting fast rope training out of UH-1Y Venom helicopters during the Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course 2-14, April 5, 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. Army Sgt. Andrew Hewett, a Cannon Crewmember assigned to Battery C, 2nd Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division directs his crew to place their M777 towed 155 mm howitzer in its firing position 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)

U.S. Army Col. James Johnson, the commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, passes out gifts to attendees of a Voices of Moderate Islam reunion at Forward Operating Base Shank, Afghanistan, Oct. 14, 2010. The initiative seeks to expand the understanding of the participants and give them an opportunity to experience how Islam is practiced outside of Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Donald Watkins/Released)

U.S. Army Sgt. Nicholas Titman, assigned to Warrior Transition Unit, Fort Carson, Colorado and U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Kawaiola Nahale, assigned to 311th Signal Command Fort Shafter, Hawaii, show courtesy for the passing of the colors at the Wounded Warriors and National Football League softball game in Bowie, Maryland, June 6, 2015. Both Titman and Nahale will compete in the 2015 Department of Defense Warrior Games. There are more than 40 Active Duty and Veteran athletes training at Fort Belvoir to represent Team Army in the DOD Warrior Games held at Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia, June 19-28. The 2015 DOD Warrior Games is an adaptive sports competition for wounded, ill and injured service members and Veterans. Approximately 250 athletes, representing teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Special Operations Command and the British Armed Forces will compete in archery, cycling, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track & and wheelchair basketball. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jamill Ford/Released)

YUMA PROVING GROUNDS, Ariz. – U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Sean Filson, Battalion Commander for Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, participates in M1110 semi-automatic sniper system (SASS) training, March 30, 2014. The M1110 SASS training is part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) 2-14. WTI is a seven week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre, providing 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 Lance Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal, MAWTS-1 COMCAM/ Released)

An Australian trainer from Task Group Taji shows an Iraqi soldier on how to properly hold an M16 rifle during weapons familiarization training at Camp Taji, Iraq, Dec. 4, 2016. This training is critical to enabling Iraqi security forces to counter ISIL. The training was conducted as part of 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)

160901-M-AF202-020 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 1, 2016) Marines assigned to 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) launch an AH-1W Super Cobra from the flight deck Sept. 1, 2016. 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

U.S Army Spc. Chantal Lewis (left) and Sgt. Tyson Brablee with the 200th Engineer, South Dakota Army National Guard, operate a Mk2 Bridge Erection Boat 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)

YUMA PROVING GROUNDS, Ariz. - U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, practice casualty evacuation during the Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course 2-14, April 5, 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)

151026-M-ED118-748 DOGANBEY, Turkey (Oct. 26, 2015) U.S. Marines assigned to Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit , conduct amphibious assault rehearsals with Turkish Marines during Exercise Egemen 2015 in Doganbey, Turkey Oct. 26. 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 responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jalen D. Phillips/ Released)

151026-M-ED118-825 DOGANBEY, Turkey (Oct. 26, 2015) A Turkish Marine provides security while conducting amphibious assault rehearsals during Exercise Egemen 2015 in Doganbey, Turkey Oct. 26. 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 responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jalen D. Phillips/ Released)

130723-N-RB579-199 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (July 23, 2013) A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to Commander, Task Group 56 (CTG-56) trains Royal Australian Navy sailors with Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) techniques and procedures. 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)

U.S. 5TH AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (June 23, 2013) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Charles Brown, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, navigates the remotely-operated mine inspection vehicle Seafox through the main control unit aboard a ridged hull inflatable boat as part of the counter-mine training during exercise Artemis Trident 2013. 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)

130520-N-RB579-139 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)

A U.S. Marine assigned to Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), engages targets with his M4 Carbine from cover during an advanced marksmanship range in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Aug. 19, 2013. The Marines conducted the range in 115 degree heat with a full combat load to acclimate themselves to harsh desert environments. 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)

FORT IRWIN, Calif. - U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, maneuver a Bradley Fighting Vehicle through the training area during Decisive Action Rotation 14-09 at the National Training Center here, Aug. 9, 2014. Decisive action rotations are reflective of the complexities of potential adversaries our nation could face and include: guerilla, insurgent, criminal and near-peer conventional forces woven into one dynamic environment. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hughes, 1st Combat Camera Squadron)

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

Video: virsseržants Gatis Indrēvics, Kaujas audiovizuālā grupa

151026-M-ED118-768 DOGANBEY, Turkey (Oct. 26, 2015) U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jacob Fields, assigned to Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit , provides security during amphibious assault rehearsals during Exercise Egemen 2015 in Doganbey, Turkey Oct. 26. 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 responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jalen D. Phillips/ Released)

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Aug. 7, 2013) Navy Diver 1st Class Kenneth McCollom, assigned to Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.1, rebuilds an Apeks regulator for preventative maintenance. CTG 56.1 is promoting mine countermeasures, explosive ordnance disposal, salvage diving, and force protection for the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Wyatt Huggett/Released)

U.S. Army athletes, competing in the 2015 Department of Defense Warrior Games, cheer while attending the Wounded Warriors and National Football league softball game in Bowie, Maryland, June 6, 2015. There are more than 40 Active Duty and Veteran athletes training at Fort Belvoir to represent Team Army in the DOD Warrior Games held at Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia, June 19-28. The 2015 DOD Warrior Games is an adaptive sports competition for wounded, ill and injured service members and Veterans. Approximately 250 athletes, representing teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Special Operations Command and the British Armed Forces will compete in archery, cycling, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track & field and wheelchair basketball. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jamill Ford/Released)

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 22, 2013) 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) senior leaders board a French SA 330 Puma helicopter on the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Sept. 22, 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, 26th MEU Combat Camera/Released)

PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines (April 8, 2016) - U.S. Navy Seabees and U. S. Marines set up a Central Logistics Point (CLP) camp in Puerto Princesa during exercise Balikatan. Balikatan is an annual Philippine-U.S. military bilateral training exercise that is a signature element of the Philippine-U.S. alliance focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance, maritime law enforcement, and environmental protection. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Doug Harvey/Released) 160408-N-LO156-074

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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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YUMA PROVING GROUNDS, Ariz. – U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Allan Lammon, infantryman, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, provides suppressing fire for his squad 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, Ariz. - U.S. Marine Corps communication assets are prepared to support command, control, and communication requirements of Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course 2-14 field training April 1, 2014. WTI is a Marine Expeditionary Brigade exercise. WTI students will exercise the six functions of Marine Corps aviation during WTI, and all aviation assets within the Marine Corps inventory will be available. (U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Keith "The Bull" Stevenson, MAWTS-1 COMCAM/Released)

U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (June 23, 2013) An MH-60 Seahawk helicopter lands aboard RFA Cardigan Bay to drop off mail and supplies to personnel embarked on the ship. Cardigan Bay is currently taking part in Artemis Trident 2013, a mine counter measure exercise involving French, British and American naval personnel designed to increase technical knowledge and interoperability amongst allied forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Davies/Released)

U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Colten Harms, assigned to Fort Riley Warrior Transition Unit, takes target practice during archery training at the Arlington Fairfax Chapter of the IZAAK Walton League olympic archery range for the 2015 Department of Defense Warrior Games at Centreville, Virginia, June 7, 2015. Harms is one of more than 40 Active Duty and Veteran athletes training at Fort Belvoir. He will represent Team Army in the field competition and archery competition at the 2015 DOD Warrior Games held at Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia, June 19-28. The 2015 DOD Warrior Games is an adaptive sports competition for wounded, ill and injured service members and Veterans. Approximately 250 athletes, representing teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Special Operations Command and the British Armed Forces will compete in archery, cycling, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track & field and wheelchair basketball. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Garry Abidin/Released)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Thomas Schaeffer, Combat Videographer, 2nd Marine Division (MAR DIV), Combat Camera (COMCAM), checks his camera's angle of view and fine tunes composition before the start of a video production for Christmas message from Marine from the 2nd MAR DIV during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.

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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

Video: virsseržants Gatis Indrēvics, Kaujas audiovizuālā grupa

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

Video: virsseržants Gatis Indrēvics, Kaujas audiovizuālā grupa

YUMA PROVING GROUNDS, Ariz. - U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Nicholas Orr, infantryman, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, engages opposing forces with an M16A4 service rifle while conducting a raid during the Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course 1-14, 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. Army Spc. Chasity Kuczer, Warrior Transistion Unit, Fort Knox, Kentucky, conducts warm ups before archery training for the 2015 Department Of Defense Warrior Games archery competition at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, June 9, 2015. Kuczer is one of more than 40 Active Duty and Veteran athletes training at Fort Belvoir. She will represent Team Army in the field, archery, shooting, and swimming competitions, during the DOD Warrior Games held at Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia, June 19-28. The 2015 DOD Warrior Games is an adaptive sports competition for wounded, ill and injured service members and Veterans. Approximately 250 athletes, representing teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Special Operations Command and the British Armed Forces will compete in archery, cycling, field, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track and wheelchair basketball. (US Army photo by Spc. Jamill Ford/Released)

FORT IRWIN, Calif. -A U.S. Army Soldier from Delta Company, 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, waits to apply straps to a simulated downed aircraft during Decisive Action Rotation 14-09 at the National Training Center here, Aug. 11, 2014. Decisive action rotations are reflective of the complexities of potential adversaries our nation could face and include: guerilla, insurgent, criminal, and near-peer conventional forces woven into one dynamic environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hughes, 1st Combat Camera Squadron)

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

Video: virsseržants Gatis Indrēvics, Kaujas audiovizuālā grupa

YUMA PROVING GROUNDS, Ariz. – U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, advance their position on the mount town 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)

151027-M-OQ277-103 DOGANBEY, Turkey (Oct. 27, 2015) Turkish Marines assault their objective during 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 MEU 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)

151026-M-ED118-776 DOGANBEY, Turkey (Oct. 26, 2015) U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Andres Cajiao, assigned to Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit , provides security during amphibious assault rehearsals during Exercise Egemen 2015 in Doganbey, Turkey Oct. 26. 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 responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jalen D. Phillips/ 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. 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)

YUMA, Ariz.- Augments supporting Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course 2-14, assemble in a school circle for a brief by the Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) Commanding Officer and Sergeant Major, March 19, 2014. WTI is a seven week training event hosted by 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 photograph by Lance Cpl. Adrianna R. Lincoln, 1st MARDIV COMCAM/ Released)

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)

YUMA PROVING GROUNDS, Ariz. – U.S. Marines with Scout Snipers Platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (3/6), 2nd Marine Division, conduct a fire mission with M107 special application scope rifles to improve their marksmanship during the Talon Exercise (TalonEx) March 29, 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. Xzavior T. McNeal, MAWTS-1 COMCAM/ Released)

Belgian soldiers from the 13th Line Infantry Battalion move into position during a military advisory team training exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Sept. 18. 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 Spc. Tristan Bolden)

Pakistan military members pass along bags of grain as they unload a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 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)