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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

Spanish Armed Forces paratroopers descend to the ground 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)

Spanish Armed Forces paratroopers descend to the ground 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

Participants of the Swedish Basic Winter Warfare Course perfom a long-distance march on skis in Arvidsjaur; Sweden; Jan. 22; 2018. Marines from the Black Sea Rotational Force and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit; along with troops from 9 other countries; participated in the course. The course developed the participants’ capability to survive in cold-weather environment; march on skis; apply his or hers tactical skills at individual and squad levels; and to lead smaller units in winter warfare in subarctic winter conditions.

Participants of the Swedish Basic Winter Warfare Course perfom a long-distance march on skis in Arvidsjaur; Sweden; Jan. 22; 2018. Marines from the Black Sea Rotational Force and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit; along with troops from 9 other countries; participated in the course. The course developed the participants’ capability to survive in cold-weather environment; march on skis; apply his or hers tactical skills at individual and squad levels; and to lead smaller units in winter warfare in subarctic winter conditions.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Marcin Platek

Marine participating in the Swedish Basic Winter Warfare Course rests during a rest stop on long-distance march on skis in Arvidsjaur, Sweden, Jan. 22, 2018. Marines from the Black Sea Rotational Force and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, along with troops from 9 other countries, participated in the course. The course developed the participants’ capability to survive in cold-weather environment, march on skis, apply his or hers tactical skills at individual and squad levels, and to lead smaller units in winter warfare in subarctic winter conditions.

Marine participating in the Swedish Basic Winter Warfare Course rests during a rest stop on long-distance march on skis in Arvidsjaur, Sweden, Jan. 22, 2018. Marines from the Black Sea Rotational Force and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, along with troops from 9 other countries, participated in the course. The course developed the participants’ capability to survive in cold-weather environment, march on skis, apply his or hers tactical skills at individual and squad levels, and to lead smaller units in winter warfare in subarctic winter conditions.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Marcin Platek

Participants of the Swedish Basic Winter Warfare Course sleep in the field under the sky covered with northern lights and stars in Arvidsjaur, Sweden, Jan. 23, 2018. Marines from the Black Sea Rotational Force and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, along with troops from 9 other countries, participated in the Swedish Basic Winter Warfare Course. The course developed the participants’ capability to survive in cold-weather environment, march on skis, apply his or hers tactical skills at individual and squad levels, and to lead smaller units in winter warfare in subarctic winter conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Marcin Platek/Released)

Participants of the Swedish Basic Winter Warfare Course sleep in the field under the sky covered with northern lights and stars in Arvidsjaur, Sweden, Jan. 23, 2018. Marines from the Black Sea Rotational Force and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, along with troops from 9 other countries, participated in the Swedish Basic Winter Warfare Course. The course developed the participants’ capability to survive in cold-weather environment, march on skis, apply his or hers tactical skills at individual and squad levels, and to lead smaller units in winter warfare in subarctic winter conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Marcin Platek

Participants of the Swedish Basic Winter Warfare Course rest and try to warm up in front of a fire during the course's culminating event in Arvidsjaur, Sweden, Jan. 23, 2018. Marines from the Black Sea Rotational Force and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, along with troops from 9 other countries, participated in the Swedish Basic Winter Warfare Course. The course developed the participants’ capability to survive in cold-weather environment, march on skis, apply his or hers tactical skills at individual and squad levels, and to lead smaller units in winter warfare in subarctic winter conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Marcin Platek/Released)

Participants of the Swedish Basic Winter Warfare Course rest and try to warm up in front of a fire during the course's culminating event in Arvidsjaur, Sweden, Jan. 23, 2018. Marines from the Black Sea Rotational Force and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, along with troops from 9 other countries, participated in the Swedish Basic Winter Warfare Course. The course developed the participants’ capability to survive in cold-weather environment, march on skis, apply his or hers tactical skills at individual and squad levels, and to lead smaller units in winter warfare in subarctic winter conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Marcin Platek

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys prepare to take off during an alert force rehearsal conducted by Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Dec. 27, 2017. 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)

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys prepare to take off during an alert force rehearsal conducted by Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa aboard Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Dec. 27, 2017. 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

U.S. explosive ordnance disposal Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa train with Spanish EOD Marines at Sierra del Retin, Spain, Jan. 18, 2018. 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. explosive ordnance disposal Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa train with Spanish EOD Marines at Sierra del Retin, Spain, Jan. 18, 2018. 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

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force Europe (MRF-E) 17.2 conduct Viking Amphibious All-Terrain Vehicle (BvS10) training alongside British Royal Marines during Exercise Ymir Viking in Rena, Norway, Nov. 4, 2017. Ymir Viking is a month-long cold-weather training exercise that tests the Marines capabilities to operate in a rough Arctic environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Careaf L. Henson/Released)

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force Europe (MRF-E) 17.2 conduct Viking Amphibious All-Terrain Vehicle (BvS10) training alongside British Royal Marines during Exercise Ymir Viking in Rena, Norway, Nov. 4, 2017. Ymir Viking is a month-long cold-weather training exercise that tests the Marines capabilities to operate in a rough Arctic environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Careaf L. Henson/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Careaf Henson

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force Europe (MRF-E) hike Torridon Skyline Mountain alongside the French Marines during exercise Green Claymore in Beinn Liath Mor, Scotland, Nov. 28, 2017. Green Claymore is a pre-Arctic training course lead by the British Royal Marines, designed to improve mountaineering and cold-weather survival skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Careaf L. Henson/Released)

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force Europe (MRF-E) hike Torridon Skyline Mountain alongside the French Marines during exercise Green Claymore in Beinn Liath Mor, Scotland, Nov. 28, 2017. Green Claymore is a pre-Arctic training course lead by the British Royal Marines, designed to improve mountaineering and cold-weather survival skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Careaf L. Henson/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Careaf Henson

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force Europe (MRF-E) participate in a rock climbing training event alongside the French Marines during exercise Green Claymore in Ballachulish Quarry, Scotland, Dec. 02, 2017. Green Claymore is a pre-Arctic training course lead by the British Royal Marines, designed to improve mountaineering and cold-weather survival skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Careaf L. Henson/Released)

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force Europe (MRF-E) participate in a rock climbing training event alongside the French Marines during exercise Green Claymore in Ballachulish Quarry, Scotland, Dec. 02, 2017. Green Claymore is a pre-Arctic training course lead by the British Royal Marines, designed to improve mountaineering and cold-weather survival skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Careaf L. Henson/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Careaf Henson

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force Europe (MRF-E) participate in a rappelling exercise alongside the French Marines during exercise Green Claymore in Ballachulish Quarry, Scotland, Dec. 02, 2017. Green Claymore is a pre-Arctic training course lead by the British Royal Marines, designed to improve mountaineering and cold-weather survival skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Careaf L. Henson/Released)

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force Europe (MRF-E) participate in a rappelling exercise alongside the French Marines during exercise Green Claymore in Ballachulish Quarry, Scotland, Dec. 02, 2017. Green Claymore is a pre-Arctic training course lead by the British Royal Marines, designed to improve mountaineering and cold-weather survival skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Careaf L. Henson/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Careaf Henson

U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force Europe (MRF-E) crosses a river using a zip-line during exercise Green Claymore in Strathgarve, Scotland, Nov. 26, 2017. Green Claymore is a pre-Arctic training course lead by the British Royal Marines, designed to improve mountaineering and cold weather survival skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Careaf L. Henson/Released)

U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force Europe (MRF-E) crosses a river using a zip-line during exercise Green Claymore in Strathgarve, Scotland, Nov. 26, 2017. Green Claymore is a pre-Arctic training course lead by the British Royal Marines, designed to improve mountaineering and cold weather survival skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Careaf L. Henson/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Careaf Henson

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa practice fast roping out of an MV-22 Osprey in front of Mount Etna at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Dec. 8, 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 practice fast roping out of an MV-22 Osprey in front of Mount Etna at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Dec. 8, 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

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