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U.S. and Singapore Air Force F-15s participate in Exercise COPE TIGER 17 in Thailand by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

'Old Line' State by U.S. Army Europe

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A-10C Thunderbolt II’s assigned to the 104th Fighter Squadron sit on the flightline after a training mission preparing for the start of Saber Strike at Amari Air Base, Estonia on June 2, 2013. The Maryland Air National Guard pilots will provide training and mentoring to the Estonian Air Force with their close air support aircraft. Saber Strike 2013 is a multinational exercise involving approximately 2,000 personnel from 14 countries and is designed to improve NATO interoperability and strengthen the relationships between military forces of the U.S., Estonia and other participating nations (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Joseph Winter)

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KORAT, Thailand (Mar. 24, 2017) - A U.S. Air Force F-15 (front) taxis past a Republic of Singapore air force F-15 during exercise Cope Tiger 17 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base. The annual multilateral exercise, which involves a combined total of 76 aircraft and 43 air defense assets, is aimed at improving combined combat readiness and interoperability between the Republic of Singapore air force, Royal Thai air force, and U.S. Air Force, while concurrently enhancing the three nations' military relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kamaile Chan) 170324-F-QA288-0002

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A UH-1Y Venom hovers before a fast-rope mission during maritime interoperability training aboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif., Jan. 10, 2015. MIT prepares the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force for their upcoming deployment by enhancing their combat skills and teaching them techniques for boarding vessels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Allison Burgos/Released)

U.S. Marines and Ghanaian Army work together during Western Accord 14 by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa

DV Day Allied Spirit I by 7th Army Training Command

Commander of U.S. Army Europe Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, third from left, along with senior military leaders of NATO member countries, take questions from the press during exercise Allied Spirit I at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Jan. 23, 2015. Exercise Allied Spirit includes more than 2,000 participants from Canada, Hungary, Netherlands, United Kingdom, and the United States. Allied Spirit I is exercising tactical interoperability and testing secure communications within Alliance members. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Bryan Rankin)

Raod March by U.S. Army Europe

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Two Stryker combat vehicles convoy along a tank trail during Saber Junction 2012 at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Oct. 13. The U.S. Army in Europe's exercise Saber Junction trains U.S. personnel and more than 1800 multinational partners from 18 European nations, ensuring interoperability between forces and an agile, ready coalition force. (U.S. Army Europe photo by Visual Information Specialist Gertrud Zach)

Field and Situational Training Exercises by U.S. Army Europe

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Moldovan soldiers take a break during Rapid Trident 2012 in Yavoriv, Ukraine, July 18. Rapid Trident is a multinational exercise held at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center in Yavoriv, Ukraine. It is designed to promote regional stability and security, strengthen international military partnering and foster trust while improving interoperability between participating nations. (Photo by Warrant Officer Dmitrii Vosimeric, Moldova National Army Public Affairs)

Ukrainian Marines by World Armies

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A Ukrainian Marine watches an instructor showcase a wide range of simple improvised explosive devices during day two of the situational training exercise lanes at Rapid Trident 2014 here, Sept. 17. Rapid Trident is an annual U.S. Army Europe conducted, Ukrainian led multinational exercise designed to enhance interoperability with allied and partner nations while promoting regional stability and security. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Joshua Leonard)

Cpl. Santos, Berumen, team leader and position safety officer, 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, walks with Ghanaian soldiers to check their targets during a firing range June 19. Exercise Western Accord 14 is a U.S. Africa Command sponsored, U.S. Army Africa hosted, annual joint training partnership exercise between the U.S. the Economic Community of West African States and partner nations. The exercise, held in Senegal this year, is designed to increase interoperability between military forces and ensure the common ability to conduct peace operations throughout western Africa. (U.S. Army Africa photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. V. Michelle Woods)

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D140404ZS1099 by U.S. Army Europe

VARPALOTA TRAINING AREA, Hungary - Saker Falcon is a multinational training exercise involving roughly 200 Soldiers from U.S. Army Europe's 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, two Dutch Air Assault battalions, and Hungarian military forces. The objectives of the training include enhancing joint combined interoperability with allied and partner nations and preparing participants to operate in a joint, multinational, integrated environment with support from Hungarian governmental agencies. Saker Falcon, underway from April 3 through April 17, reinforces U.S. Army Europe's strategic objectives to increase regional flexibility, preserve and enhance NATO interoperability, and facilitate multinational training. (Royal Netherlands Army photo by Cpl. Zadrach Salampessy)

151111-A-YF937-081 by US Military

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Infantrymen of the 3rd Battalion, 69th Armored Regiment, 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division reach their destination in M1A2 System Enhancement Package Version 2 vehicles, on Tapa Army Base, Nov. 11. The infantrymen were on their way to the field for nine days to conduct joint training exercises with Estonian soldiers, as well as showcase their skills and allow Estonian officers and non-commissioned officers to experience firing a M1A2 SEP V2. These activities are part of the U.S. Army Europe-led Operation Atlantic Resolve land force assurance training taking place across Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland to enhance multinational interoperability, strengthen relationships among allied militaries, contribute to regional stability and demonstrate U.S. commitment to NATO. (U.S. Army photo by: Sgt Caitlyn Byrne, 10th Press Camp Headquarters)

Strykers on the Autobahn A-6 by 7th Army Training Command

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AMBERG, Germany -- U.S. Army Europe Soldiers, assigned to 2nd Cavalry Regiment, drive their convoy of Stryker vehicles, High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles, better known as the HMMWVs, and Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks, known as HEMTTs, safely along the Autobahn A-6 during Saber Junction 2012 in the German Oberpfalz in the state of Bavaria on Oct. 26. The U.S. Army Europe's exercise Saber Junction trains U.S. personnel and 1800 multinational partners from 18 nations ensuring multinational interoperability and an agile, ready coalition force.

(U.S. Army photo by Michael Beaton, JMTC Public Affairs/Released)

Marines train JGSDF on immediate-action drills by 15th MEU

A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force aims at a target while conducting immediate-action drills with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 4, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious exercise that brings together Marines and sailors from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, other I Marine Expeditionary Force units, and soldiers from the JGSDF, to promote military interoperability and hone individual and small-unit skills through challenging, complex and realistic training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

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Cope Tiger continues to strengthen relationships in Indo-Asia-Pacific region by Robert Sullivan

Republic of Singapore air force Col. Chan Ching Hao (left), Royal Thai air force Group Capt. Supijjarn Thamwatharsaree (center) and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James McFarland, exercise directors for Cope Tiger 17 (CT17) pose for a photo at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 28, 2017. The annual multilateral exercise, which involves a combined total of 76 aircraft and 43 air defense assets, is aimed at improving combined combat readiness and interoperability between the Republic of Singapore air force, Royal Thai air force, and U.S. Air Force, while concurrently enhancing the three nations' military relations.

tight 360 by U.S. Army Europe

YAVORIV, Ukraine -- Romanian soldiers train on countering improvised explosives July 12 under Canadian forces instructors during Exercise Rapid Trident here. Rapid Trident 2013 is a U.S. Army Europe-led, multinational field training and command post exercise occurring at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center in Yavoriv, Ukraine July 8-19 that involves approximately 1,300 troops from 17 nations. The exercise is designed to enhance interoperability between forces and promote regional stability and security. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Daniel Cole)

Cope Tiger continues to strengthen relationships in Indo-Asia-Pacific region by Robert Sullivan

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James McFarland (left), Royal Thai air force Group Capt. Supijjarn Thamwatharsaree (center) and Republic of Singapore air force Col. Chan Ching Hao, exercise directors for exercise Cope Tiger 17 (CT17), walk past a row of U.S. Air Force F-15s during CT17 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 28, 2017. The annual multilateral exercise, which involves a combined total of 76 aircraft and 43 air defense assets, is aimed at improving combined combat readiness and interoperability between the Republic of Singapore air force, Royal Thai air force, and U.S. Air Force, while concurrently enhancing the three nations' military relations.

Trading places by U.S. Army Europe

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YAVORIV, Ukraine -- Paratroopers from Attack Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) provide security during movement on a training lane July 9. Rapid Trident 2013 is a U.S. Army Europe-led, multinational field training and command post exercise occurring at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center in Yavoriv, Ukraine July 8-19 that involves approximately 1,300 troops from 17 nations. The exercise is designed to enhance interoperability between forces and promote regional stability and security. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Daniel Cole)

JITC ushers in new command team by FORT HUACHUCA PUBLIC AFFAIRS

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Joint Interoperability Testing Command ushers in new command and senior enlisted leadership with a ceremony July 26 at the JITC Compound, Fort Huachuca, Arizona. (U.S. Army Photo by Karen Sampson)

Field and Situational Training Exercises by U.S. Army Europe

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A convoy of Ukrainian Armed Forces vehicles is staged during a field training exercise at Rapid Trident 2012 in Yavoriv, Ukraine, July 17. Rapid Trident is a multinational exercise held at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center in Yavoriv, Ukraine. It is designed to promote regional stability and security, strengthen international military partnering and foster trust while improving interoperability between participating nations. (Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brooks Fletcher, U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs)(Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brooks Fletcher, U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs)

First Team Troopers train with multinational partners by 3rd Brigade Combat Team 1st Cavalry Division

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An M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division engages targets at a combined, joint live-fire accuracy screening test range May 10 in Wadi Shadiya, Jordan as part of Exercise Eager Lion 2017. Eager Lion was a two-weeklong multinational exercise with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, in order to exchange military expertise and improve interoperability among partner nations. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Leah R. Kilpatrick, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 1st Cavalry Division (released)

Waiting to jump by U.S. Army Europe

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YAVORIV, Ukraine -- Ukrainian paratroopers wait for helicopters July 9 to make a training jump during Exercise Rapid Trident. Rapid Trident 2013 is a U.S. Army Europe-led, multinational field training and command post exercise occurring at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center in Yavoriv, Ukraine July 8-19 that involves approximately 1,300 troops from 17 nations. The exercise is designed to enhance interoperability between forces and promote regional stability and security. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Daniel Cole)

U.S. Soldiers train in Estonia by U.S. Army Europe

An Estonian Soldier maneuvers to a defensive fighting position during a Force on Force training exercise against U.S. Army Soldiers from 1st Squadron (Stryker), 2nd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, near Tapa, Estonia, Oct. 23, 2014. The U.S. Army Europe-led Atlantic Resolve, a multinational combined arms exercise involving the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, and host nations, takes place across Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland to enhance multinational interoperability, to strengthen relationships among allied militaries, to contribute to regional stability and to demonstrate U.S. commitment to NATO. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by 1st Lt. Jeffrey Rivard)

DV Day Allied Spirit I by 7th Army Training Command

Senior military leaders of NATO member countries receive a briefing regarding training capabilities during exercise Allied Spirit I at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Jan. 23, 2015. Exercise Allied Spirit includes more than 2,000 participants from Canada, Hungary, Netherlands, United Kingdom, and the United States. Allied Spirit I is exercising tactical interoperability and testing secure communications within Alliance members. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Bryan Rankin)

D140404ZS1122 by U.S. Army Europe

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VARPALOTA TRAINING AREA, Hungary - Saker Falcon is a multinational training exercise involving roughly 200 Soldiers from U.S. Army Europe's 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, two Dutch Air Assault battalions, and Hungarian military forces. The objectives of the training include enhancing joint combined interoperability with allied and partner nations and preparing participants to operate in a joint, multinational, integrated environment with support from Hungarian governmental agencies. Saker Falcon, underway from April 3 through April 17, reinforces U.S. Army Europe's strategic objectives to increase regional flexibility, preserve and enhance NATO interoperability, and facilitate multinational training. (Royal Netherlands Army photo by Cpl. Zadrach Salampessy)

D140404ZS1123 by U.S. Army Europe

VARPALOTA TRAINING AREA, Hungary - Saker Falcon is a multinational training exercise involving roughly 200 Soldiers from U.S. Army Europe's 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, two Dutch Air Assault battalions, and Hungarian military forces. The objectives of the training include enhancing joint combined interoperability with allied and partner nations and preparing participants to operate in a joint, multinational, integrated environment with support from Hungarian governmental agencies. Saker Falcon, underway from April 3 through April 17, reinforces U.S. Army Europe's strategic objectives to increase regional flexibility, preserve and enhance NATO interoperability, and facilitate multinational training. (Royal Netherlands Army photo by Cpl. Zadrach Salampessy)

Dragoon Crossing, Day One, Sept. 13, 2015 by Gonzalo Alonso

Troopers assigned to Nemesis Troop, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, whom directly supports 4th Squadron, operate their M1126 Stryker Combat Vehicles during Dragoon Crossing, a tactical road march starting out at Rose Barracks, Germany and continuing through the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic ending in Hungary on Sept. 13, 2015. The purpose of the exercise is to reassure NATO Allies of the U.S. intent during Operation Atlantic Resolve while demonstrating interoperability and freedom of movement throughout Eastern Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. William A. Tanner/released)

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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 â from Jan. 22-25, to familiarize themselves with the ships as they continue to prepare for their upcoming deployment this spring. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

Marines introduce AAVs to JGSDF by 15th MEU

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U.S. Marine Lt. Col. William E. Blanchard, commanding officer, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, welcomes soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 24, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious exercise that brings together Marines and sailors from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, other I Marine Expeditionary Force units, and soldiers from the JGSDF, to promote military interoperability and hone individual and small-unit skills through challenging, complex and realistic training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean R. Berry/Released)

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National Anthem by U.S. Army Europe

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YAVORIV, Ukraine -- A Ukrainian military band performs the U.S. National Anthem during Rapid Trident 2013’s opening ceremony at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center here July 8. Rapid Trident 2013 is a U.S. Army-Europe led, multinational field training and command post exercise occurring at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center in Yavoriv, Ukraine July 8 to 19, that involves approximately 1,300 troops from 17 different nations. The exercise is designed to enhance interoperability between forces and promote regional stability and security. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Daniel Cole)

Dragoon Crossing, D.V. Visit, Sept. 14, 2015 by 2d Cavalry Regiment

Lt. Col. Jonathan L. Due (middle,) a squadron commander assigned to 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, speaks with local reporters after Troopers from the unit arrive in the Slovak Republic after finishing the second leg of the Dragoon Crossing, a tactical road march starting out at Rose Barracks, Germany and continuing through the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic ending in Hungary on Sept. 14, 2015. The purpose of the exercise is to reassure NATO Allies of the U.S. intent during Operation Atlantic Resolve while demonstrating interoperability and freedom of movement throughout Eastern Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. William A. Tanner/released)

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170720-N-YG104-018 CORAL SEA (July 20,2017) Cpl. David Bryant, from Pittsburgh, PA., looks on as his crew departs the Royal Australian Navy amphibious assault ship HMAS Canberra (III) (L02). A visit to Canberra was made as part of a personnel exchange between two amphibious ships to provide members of both ships an opportunity to learn about the professional duties and personal lives of their counterparts, further enhancing bonds that are a key tenet of Talisman Saber 17. Talisman Saber is a biennial exercise held off the coast of Australia meant to achieve interoperability and strengthen the U.S.-Australia alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah Villegas/Released)

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U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Vincent Coglianese speaks with Marines and sailors from Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a visit aboard USS Essex (LHD 2) at Naval Base San Diego Jan. 24, 2015. Coglianese is the commanding general of 1st Marine Logistics Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey/Released)

Marines give JGSDF a lesson in Helo Casting by 15th MEU

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A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force jumps out of a CH-46E Sea Knight while conducting Helo Cast training with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif., Jan. 27, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious exercise that brings together Marines and sailors from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, other I Marine Expeditionary Force units, and soldiers from the JGSDF, to promote military interoperability and hone individual and small-unit skills through challenging, complex and realistic training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

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Bilateral project increases interoperability for Marines, Bangladesh troops by III Marine Expeditionary Force/ Marine Corps Installations Pacific

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CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh - Lance Cpl. Steven Lorenz, a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic, Lance Cpl. Jesse Case, heavy equipment operator, and Lance Cpl. Bryan Gillis, a drafting and surveying engineer, secure rebar rods with wire Sept. 18 on a support cage to be used in the ceiling of a school. The Marines are with Engineer Operations Company, Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Wing Support Group 17, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and they have been conducting an engineering civil action project, Bangladesh Interoperability Program '11, in coordination with the Government of Bangladesh and along with elements of the Bangladesh Armed Forces Division.

Clearing a building by U.S. Army Europe

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YAVORIV, Ukraine -- A Romanian soldier from the 811th Infantry Battalion, 81st Mechanized Brigade enters a building while training on urban operations July 11 during Exercise Rapid Trident here. Rapid Trident 2013 is a U.S. Army Europe-led, multinational field training and command post exercise occurring at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center in Yavoriv, Ukraine July 8-19 that involves approximately 1,300 troops from 17 nations. The exercise is designed to enhance interoperability between forces and promote regional stability and security. (Photo by Romanian Army Capt. Claudiu Gherman)

Suwalki Gap Crossing at Saber Strike 17 by U.S. Army Europe

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Battle Group Poland U.S., U.K and 15th Mechanized Brigade Polish tactical vehicles perform river crossing training June 19 in Rukla, Lithuanian as part of the joint training exercise Iron Wolf which is held in conjunction with Saber Strike 17. The exercises include integrated and synchronized deterrence-oriented training designed to improve interoperability and readiness of the militaries of the 20 participating nations throughout the Baltic region and Poland. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kevin Wang/Released)

Saber Strike 2017 by U.S. Army Europe

Battle Group Poland U.S. Solders pose for a photo before moving out to their next objective during Saber Strike 2017, at Bemowo Piskie Training Area near Orzysz, Poland, June 15, 2017. Saber Strike 17 is a U.S. Army Europe-led multinational combined forces exercise conducted annually to enhance the NATO Alliance throughout the Baltic region and Poland. This year's exercise includes integrated and synchronized deterrence-oriented training designed to improve interoperability and readiness of the 20 participating nations' militaries. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Stefan English)

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U.S Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force practice boarding techniques on the ATLS-9701 during maritime interoperability training in the San Diego Bay, Calif., Jan. 11, 2015. MIT prepares the 15th MEU's MRF for their upcoming deployment by enhancing their combat skills and teaching them techniques for boarding vessels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Allison Burgos/Released)