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U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 18.1 fire a TOW wire-guided missile during Exercise Saber Strike 18 on Adazi Military Base, Latvia, June 4, 2018. Exercise Saber Strike is an integrated field training exercise that occurs annually throughout Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland, increasing joint operational capability and enhancing the NATO alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel D. Travis)

U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 18.1 fire a TOW wire-guided missile during Exercise Saber Strike 18 on Adazi Military Base, Latvia, June 4, 2018. Exercise Saber Strike is an integrated field training exercise that occurs annually throughout Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland, increasing joint operational capability and enhancing the NATO alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel D. Travis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Angel D. Travis

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Peter Lee, head of operations for Marine Forces Europe and Africa thanks Maj. Elmars Popakuls, Commander of Latvian National Guard 53rd Infantry Battalion, during the multinational civil engagement ceremony in Bauska, Latvia June 2, 2018 as part of Exercise Saber Strike 2018. The focus of the ceremony was the integration of multinational forces and the enhancement of the relationships between the U.S. Marines and their Latvian military counterparts. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Maj. Greg Wolf/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Peter Lee, head of operations for Marine Forces Europe and Africa thanks Maj. Elmars Popakuls, Commander of Latvian National Guard 53rd Infantry Battalion, during the multinational civil engagement ceremony in Bauska, Latvia June 2, 2018 as part of Exercise Saber Strike 2018. The focus of the ceremony was the integration of multinational forces and the enhancement of the relationships between the U.S. Marines and their Latvian military counterparts. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Maj. Greg Wolf/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters

U.S. Marines participating in Exercise Saber Strike 18 stand outside of a U.S. Marine Corps Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) during a static-display event demonstrating military vehicles and gear in Kuršėnai, Lithuania, June 1, 2018. The multinational civil engagement gave the citizens of Kuršėnai the opportunity to interact with the different militaries involved in Exercise Saber Strike 18. Saber Strike is a U.S. joint and multinational exercise conducted at various locations throughout the Baltic States and Poland. The annual exercise prepares Allies to respond to regional crises and enhance the NATO alliance throughout the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters/Released)

U.S. Marines participating in Exercise Saber Strike 18 stand outside of a U.S. Marine Corps Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) during a static-display event demonstrating military vehicles and gear in Kuršėnai, Lithuania, June 1, 2018. The multinational civil engagement gave the citizens of Kuršėnai the opportunity to interact with the different militaries involved in Exercise Saber Strike 18. Saber Strike is a U.S. joint and multinational exercise conducted at various locations throughout the Baltic States and Poland. The annual exercise prepares Allies to respond to regional crises and enhance the NATO alliance throughout the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters

A Norwegian Coastal Ranger Commando (KJK) conducts a shooting drill during Exercise Platinum Ren at Fort Trondennes, Harstad, Norway, May 9, 2018. The exercise is a theater security cooperation training evolution with U.S. Marines of 1st Reconnaissance Battalion and KJKs held to sustain mission essential tasks in a harsh operating environment and strengthen coalition partnerships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Miguel A. Rosales)

A Norwegian Coastal Ranger Commando (KJK) conducts a shooting drill during Exercise Platinum Ren at Fort Trondennes, Harstad, Norway, May 9, 2018. The exercise is a theater security cooperation training evolution with U.S. Marines of 1st Reconnaissance Battalion and KJKs held to sustain mission essential tasks in a harsh operating environment and strengthen coalition partnerships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Miguel A. Rosales)

Photo by Cpl. Miguel Rosales

Lance Cpl. Angel Delgado from Bravo Company, 4th Tanks Battalion, is a tank loader for this M1A1 tank during his participation in Exercise Arrow 18 in Pohjankangas Training Area, near Kankaanpaa, Finland, May 16, 2018. Exercise Arrow is an annual Finnish multi-national exercise with the purpose of training with mechanized infantry, artillery, and mortar field training skills in a live-fire exercise. This is the first year the Marine Corps is participating in this exercise and the first time the M1A1 Abrams tanks have been in Finland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Averi Coppa/Released)

Lance Cpl. Angel Delgado from Bravo Company, 4th Tanks Battalion, is a tank loader for this M1A1 tank during his participation in Exercise Arrow 18 in Pohjankangas Training Area, near Kankaanpaa, Finland, May 16, 2018. Exercise Arrow is an annual Finnish multi-national exercise with the purpose of training with mechanized infantry, artillery, and mortar field training skills in a live-fire exercise. This is the first year the Marine Corps is participating in this exercise and the first time the M1A1 Abrams tanks have been in Finland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Averi Coppa/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Averi Coppa

Colonel John J. Carroll, the deputy commander of Marine Forces Europe and Africa, and Maj. Christopher Timms, the Nordic future plans officer, visited the U.S. Marines participating in Exercise Arrow 18 as part of a distinguished visitor tour in Pohjankangas Training Area, Finland, May 15, 2018. The Marines conducted live fire drills with tanks with Finnish counterparts. Marine Corps participation in exercises with partners supports NATO and USEUCOM operational plans, increases interoperability with partners, and enables maintenance of fire and maneuver proficiency for participating forces. (U.S. Marines Corps photo by Sgt. Averi Coppa/Released)

Colonel John J. Carroll, the deputy commander of Marine Forces Europe and Africa, and Maj. Christopher Timms, the Nordic future plans officer, visited the U.S. Marines participating in Exercise Arrow 18 as part of a distinguished visitor tour in Pohjankangas Training Area, Finland, May 15, 2018. The Marines conducted live fire drills with tanks with Finnish counterparts. Marine Corps participation in exercises with partners supports NATO and USEUCOM operational plans, increases interoperability with partners, and enables maintenance of fire and maneuver proficiency for participating forces. (U.S. Marines Corps photo by Sgt. Averi Coppa/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Averi Coppa

Colonel John J. Carroll, the deputy commander of Marine Forces Europe and Africa, presents Maj. Gen. Petri Hulkko, the commander of the Finnish Army, with a gift as part of a distinguished visitor tour for Exercise Arrow 18 in Finland, May 15, 2018. Exercise Arrow is an annual multi-national exercise with the purpose of training platoon- to battalion-sized mechanized infantry, artillery, and mortar field training skills with a live fire exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Averi Coppa/Released)

Colonel John J. Carroll, the deputy commander of Marine Forces Europe and Africa, presents Maj. Gen. Petri Hulkko, the commander of the Finnish Army, with a gift as part of a distinguished visitor tour for Exercise Arrow 18 in Finland, May 15, 2018. Exercise Arrow is an annual multi-national exercise with the purpose of training platoon- to battalion-sized mechanized infantry, artillery, and mortar field training skills with a live fire exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Averi Coppa/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Averi Coppa

U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force (BSRF) 18.1 conduct an explosive breach during a demolition range aboard Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, May 7, 2018. The Marines of BSRF participate in demolition and breaching ranges to maintain and improve their explosives handling proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Alexander Sturdivant)

U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force (BSRF) 18.1 conduct an explosive breach during a demolition range aboard Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, May 7, 2018. The Marines of BSRF participate in demolition and breaching ranges to maintain and improve their explosives handling proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Alexander Sturdivant)

Photo by Cpl. Alexander Sturdivant

The President of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid discusses Exercise Hedgehog with Marine Rotational Force-Europe (MRFE) 18.1 Bravo Company Commander Capt. Andrew Davis at Voru, Estonia, May 5, 2018. President Kaljulaid visited the Marines and Sailors of MRFE and spoke about the importance of Hedgehog, which is an annual event designed to strengthen strategic cooperation and partnership among participants. This the first time the Marine Corps has participated in the exercise, which also featured several other NATO countries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook)

The President of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid discusses Exercise Hedgehog with Marine Rotational Force-Europe (MRFE) 18.1 Bravo Company Commander Capt. Andrew Davis at Voru, Estonia, May 5, 2018. President Kaljulaid visited the Marines and Sailors of MRFE and spoke about the importance of Hedgehog, which is an annual event designed to strengthen strategic cooperation and partnership among participants. This the first time the Marine Corps has participated in the exercise, which also featured several other NATO countries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook

U.S. Marine Capt. Brett Yoder, on coming commander of Headquarters Company, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, receives the unit colors from Capt. Chronis, off going, during a MARFOREURAF change of command ceremony on Panzer Kaserne, Stuttgart, Germany, May 1, 2018. The passing of the unit guidon traditionally symbolizes the transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability for the command by the outgoing commander to the incoming commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Averi Coppa/Released)

U.S. Marine Capt. Brett Yoder, on coming commander of Headquarters Company, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, receives the unit colors from Capt. Chronis, off going, during a MARFOREURAF change of command ceremony on Panzer Kaserne, Stuttgart, Germany, May 1, 2018. The passing of the unit guidon traditionally symbolizes the transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability for the command by the outgoing commander to the incoming commander. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Averi Coppa/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Averi Coppa

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Humberto Barazza, a watch chief receives the Purple Heart ribbon, with Marine Forces Europe and Africa on May 1, 2018. Barazza was awarded the ribbon after sustaining injuries in Afghanistan June 2010.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Humberto Barazza, a watch chief receives the Purple Heart ribbon, with Marine Forces Europe and Africa on May 1, 2018. Barazza was awarded the ribbon after sustaining injuries in Afghanistan June 2010.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Menelik Collins

Maj. Graham Perry, the officer in charge of 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, checks his Android Tactical Assault Kit to see possible target areas, in Cape Wrath, Scotland, April 23, 2018. 4th ANGLICO is in Scotland to take part in Joint Warrior 18-1, an exercise that furthers their readiness and effectiveness in combined arms integration, small unit tactics and land navigation. This training aims at improving their capabilities and combat effectiveness and ensures they're ready to fight tonight.

Maj. Graham Perry, the officer in charge of 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, checks his Android Tactical Assault Kit to see possible target areas, in Cape Wrath, Scotland, April 23, 2018. 4th ANGLICO is in Scotland to take part in Joint Warrior 18-1, an exercise that furthers their readiness and effectiveness in combined arms integration, small unit tactics and land navigation. This training aims at improving their capabilities and combat effectiveness and ensures they're ready to fight tonight.

Photo by Cpl. Dallas Johnson

United States Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team-Europe, disembark a C17 Globemaster III Aircraft during the annual African Lion 18 exercise at Agadir, Morocco, April 13, 2018. Various units from the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force will conduct multi-lateral training with units from the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces, as well as contingents from more than a dozen Allied and partner nations. Exercise African Lion is designed to improve interoperability and mutual understanding of each nation’s tactics, techniques and procedures, with a specific focus this year on countering Violent Extremist Organizations and strengthening African partner nations’ capacity to contain regional instability. (Courtesy photo by Steven Buck)

United States Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team-Europe, disembark a C17 Globemaster III Aircraft during the annual African Lion 18 exercise at Agadir, Morocco, April 13, 2018. Various units from the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force will conduct multi-lateral training with units from the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces, as well as contingents from more than a dozen Allied and partner nations. Exercise African Lion is designed to improve interoperability and mutual understanding of each nation’s tactics, techniques and procedures, with a specific focus this year on countering Violent Extremist Organizations and strengthening African partner nations’ capacity to contain regional instability. (Courtesy photo by Steven Buck)

Photo by 1st Lt. Brett Lazarff

Multinational students take part in a Basic Intelligence Course during the academics week leading up to Exercise African Lion 18 (AL18) at Southern Zone Headquarters, Morocco, April 9th, 2018. Academic classes for AL18 include an Intelligence Capacity Building Workshop, Basic Intelligence Course, Public Affairs Workshop, Rule of Law Workshop, and Communications Workshop, which are all designed to enhance professional relationships and improve interoperability. Participation in the Basic Intelligence Course include members of the armed forces of Morocco, United States, Canada, Tunisia, United Kingdom, Chad, Senegal, Egypt, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, and Mali. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by 1st Lt. Brett Lazaroff)

Multinational students take part in a Basic Intelligence Course during the academics week leading up to Exercise African Lion 18 (AL18) at Southern Zone Headquarters, Morocco, April 9th, 2018. Academic classes for AL18 include an Intelligence Capacity Building Workshop, Basic Intelligence Course, Public Affairs Workshop, Rule of Law Workshop, and Communications Workshop, which are all designed to enhance professional relationships and improve interoperability. Participation in the Basic Intelligence Course include members of the armed forces of Morocco, United States, Canada, Tunisia, United Kingdom, Chad, Senegal, Egypt, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, and Mali. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by 1st Lt. Brett Lazaroff)

Photo by 1st Lt. Brett Lazaroff

Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 18.1 repel a simulated attack from their peers during non-lethal training at Vaernes Garnison, Norway, April 3, 2018. Dozens of Marines completed the riot control training, which added another level of proficiency to their combat skill set. The training will enable the unit to respond to potential threats throughout the region, strengthening strategic cooperation and partnership between the U.S. and its NATO Allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook)

Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 18.1 repel a simulated attack from their peers during non-lethal training at Vaernes Garnison, Norway, April 3, 2018. Dozens of Marines completed the riot control training, which added another level of proficiency to their combat skill set. The training will enable the unit to respond to potential threats throughout the region, strengthening strategic cooperation and partnership between the U.S. and its NATO Allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook)

Photo by GySgt. Clinton Firstbrook

Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe prepares to conduct a mountainous assault on enemy position as the northern lights shine above during the field training exercise portion of Exercise White Claymore near Bardufoss, Norway, February 15, 2018. White Claymore is a U.K. Royal Marines-led training in northern Norway that focuses on winter warfare including training on movement in adverse terrain and over snow, and training in defensive and offensive operations in winter conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Marcin Platek/Released)

Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe prepares to conduct a mountainous assault on enemy position as the northern lights shine above during the field training exercise portion of Exercise White Claymore near Bardufoss, Norway, February 15, 2018. White Claymore is a U.K. Royal Marines-led training in northern Norway that focuses on winter warfare including training on movement in adverse terrain and over snow, and training in defensive and offensive operations in winter conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Marcin Platek

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa train with G36 service rifles in a virtual simulator at the San Fernando Barracks, Spain, Jan. 9, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct limited crisis-response and theater-security operations in Europe and North Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Takoune H. Norasingh/Released)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa train with G36 service rifles in a virtual simulator at the San Fernando Barracks, Spain, Jan. 9, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct limited crisis-response and theater-security operations in Europe and North Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Takoune H. Norasingh/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Takoune Norasingh

Norwegian Maj.Gen. Odin Johannessen, the chief of Norwegian Army, participates in an ice-breaking drill alongside Maj.Gen. Russell A.C. Sanborn, the commander of Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, in Bardufoss, Norway, Jan. 31, 2018. Sanborn participated in this training evolution to experience the training the Marines have endured throughout their time in Norway. The drill is a cornerstone of advanced cold-weather training, intended to teach a service member the immediate steps to take when falling in ice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Careaf L. Henson/Released)

Norwegian Maj.Gen. Odin Johannessen, the chief of Norwegian Army, participates in an ice-breaking drill alongside Maj.Gen. Russell A.C. Sanborn, the commander of Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, in Bardufoss, Norway, Jan. 31, 2018. Sanborn participated in this training evolution to experience the training the Marines have endured throughout their time in Norway. The drill is a cornerstone of advanced cold-weather training, intended to teach a service member the immediate steps to take when falling in ice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Careaf L. Henson/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Careaf Henson

Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.2 and Greek Marines with 32nd Marine Brigade prepare to conduct force-on-force training during Exercise Alexander the Great in Volos, Greece Jan. 17. The U.S. Marines are training alongside their Greek counterparts to strengthen an already strong NATO partnership and support peace and stability in the region.

Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.2 and Greek Marines with 32nd Marine Brigade prepare to conduct force-on-force training during Exercise Alexander the Great in Volos, Greece Jan. 17. The U.S. Marines are training alongside their Greek counterparts to strengthen an already strong NATO partnership and support peace and stability in the region.

Photo by Sgt. Brandon Thomas

A load ejects from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules aircraft during Operation Death From Above, a bilateral training exercise with U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa and Spanish Armed Forces paratroopers, near Torrejón Air Base, Spain, Jan. 22, 2018. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct limited crisis-response and theater-security operations in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick Osino)

A load ejects from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules aircraft during Operation Death From Above, a bilateral training exercise with U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa and Spanish Armed Forces paratroopers, near Torrejón Air Base, Spain, Jan. 22, 2018. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct limited crisis-response and theater-security operations in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick Osino)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick Osino

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