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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Makenna Holden, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 6 (CLB-6), Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, faces up range before firing on a table 5 range in preparation for exercise Freezing Winds 22 in Syndalen, Finland, Oct. 10, 2022. Task Force Red Cloud, headquartered by elements of CLB-6, is deployed to Finland in support of Exercises SYD 2022 and Freezing Winds 2022 to enhance U.S. and Finnish select interdependence in the maritime domain; solidify bilateral maritime maneuver within the Finnish littoral environment; and foster strong relationships between U.S. Marine Corps and Finnish Defense Force sustainment units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Makenna Holden, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 6 (CLB-6), Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, faces up range before firing on a table 5 range in preparation for exercise Freezing Winds 22 in Syndalen, Finland, Oct. 10, 2022. Task Force Red Cloud, headquartered by elements of CLB-6, is deployed to Finland in support of Exercises SYD 2022 and Freezing Winds 2022 to enhance U.S. and Finnish select interdependence in the maritime domain; solidify bilateral maritime maneuver within the Finnish littoral environment; and foster strong relationships between U.S. Marine Corps and Finnish Defense Force sustainment units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meshaq Hylton)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Meshaq Hylton

U.S. Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), disembark a Finnish U700 Jehu- class amphibious assault craft during an island seizure exercise on Russaro Island, Finland, Aug. 12, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd MEU, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Armando Elizalde)

U.S. Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), disembark a Finnish U700 Jehu- class amphibious assault craft during an island seizure exercise on Russaro Island, Finland, Aug. 12, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd MEU, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Armando Elizalde)

Photo by Sgt. Armando Elizalde

Norwegian soldiers with Armoured Battalion, Brigade Nord, Norwegian Army, load a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 (HMH-366), 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, during Exercise Cold Response 22 in Setermoen, Norway, March 15, 2022. Exercise Cold Response 22 is a biennial Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise that takes place across Norway, with participation from each of its military services, including 26 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allied nations and regional partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Chockey)

Norwegian soldiers with Armoured Battalion, Brigade Nord, Norwegian Army, load a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 (HMH-366), 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, during Exercise Cold Response 22 in Setermoen, Norway, March 15, 2022. Exercise Cold Response 22 is a biennial Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise that takes place across Norway, with participation from each of its military services, including 26 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allied nations and regional partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Chockey)

Photo by Sgt. William Chockey

The Commandant of Marine Corps, General David H. Berger, salutes at a private ceremony at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery marking the 104th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood, May 29, 2022. The Battle of Belleau Wood is remembered for the intensity of the fighting and sustained, as well as for the participation of the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments. To this day, Marines assigned to these two regiments wear the French fourragere on the left shoulder of their uniforms as a reminder of their unit's distinguished service during the First World War. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Akeel Austin)

The Commandant of Marine Corps, General David H. Berger, salutes at a private ceremony at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery marking the 104th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood, May 29, 2022. The Battle of Belleau Wood is remembered for the intensity of the fighting and sustained, as well as for the participation of the 5th and 6th Marine Regiments. To this day, Marines assigned to these two regiments wear the French fourragere on the left shoulder of their uniforms as a reminder of their unit's distinguished service during the First World War. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Akeel Austin)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Akeel Austin

Attendees of the Naval Infantry Leadership Symposium - Africa (NILS-A) 2022 pose for a group photo in Dakar, Senegal, July 6, 2022. NILS -A is a multinational, Africa-focused forum, designed to bring together partner nations with marine forces and naval infantries to develop interoperability, crisis response capabilities, and foster relationships which will improve Africa’s maritime domain security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Chockey)

Attendees of the Naval Infantry Leadership Symposium - Africa (NILS-A) 2022 pose for a group photo in Dakar, Senegal, July 6, 2022. NILS -A is a multinational, Africa-focused forum, designed to bring together partner nations with marine forces and naval infantries to develop interoperability, crisis response capabilities, and foster relationships which will improve Africa’s maritime domain security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Chockey)

Photo by Sgt. William Chockey

Swedish Marines with 4th Marine Regiment, Swedish Amphibious Corps ride a F470 combat rubber raiding craft during exercise TYR 22 at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre (NMIOTC) in Souda bay, Greece, July 13, 2022. TYR 22 is a maritime interdiction operations exercise held at NMIOTC, bringing together Swedish Marines, U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy Special warfare combatant-craft crewmen to improve US and NATO Partner operational capacity, capability, and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Chockey)

Swedish Marines with 4th Marine Regiment, Swedish Amphibious Corps ride a F470 combat rubber raiding craft during exercise TYR 22 at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre (NMIOTC) in Souda bay, Greece, July 13, 2022. TYR 22 is a maritime interdiction operations exercise held at NMIOTC, bringing together Swedish Marines, U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy Special warfare combatant-craft crewmen to improve US and NATO Partner operational capacity, capability, and interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Chockey)

Photo by Sgt. William Chockey

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthony T. Ruiz, a squad leader with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Swedish Air Force Rangers cross a simulated danger area during Tactical Recovery of Aircraft Personnel training near Kristianstad, Sweden, Aug. 26, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd MEU, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Armando Elizalde)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthony T. Ruiz, a squad leader with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Swedish Air Force Rangers cross a simulated danger area during Tactical Recovery of Aircraft Personnel training near Kristianstad, Sweden, Aug. 26, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd MEU, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Armando Elizalde)

Photo by Sgt. Armando Elizalde

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U.S. Marines with Jaeger (Hunter) concept platoon, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, hike to a hide site position prior to Exercise Cold Response 22 in Setermoen, Norway, March 3, 2022. Exercise Cold Response 22 is a biennial Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise that takes place across Norway, with participation from each of its military services, including 26 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allied nations and regional partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Chockey)

U.S. Marines with Jaeger (Hunter) concept platoon, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, hike to a hide site position prior to Exercise Cold Response 22 in Setermoen, Norway, March 3, 2022. Exercise Cold Response 22 is a biennial Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise that takes place across Norway, with participation from each of its military services, including 26 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allied nations and regional partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Chockey)

Photo by Sgt. William Chockey

NATO Ambassadors and visitors load an MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 aboard Her Majesty's Ship Queen Elizabeth, Nov. 22, 2021. Visitors flew on U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys from at Naval Air Station Sigonella to the ship off the coast of Italy where they observed U.K. and U.S. F-35 Lightning jets take off and land and toured the ship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Bryani Musick)

NATO Ambassadors and visitors load an MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 aboard Her Majesty's Ship Queen Elizabeth, Nov. 22, 2021. Visitors flew on U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys from at Naval Air Station Sigonella to the ship off the coast of Italy where they observed U.K. and U.S. F-35 Lightning jets take off and land and toured the ship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Bryani Musick)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Brytani Musick

A Norwegian soldier instructs U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Expeditionary Force on cold weather patrol measures using a snow table near Tolga, Norway, Dec. 5, 2021. Marines are participating in train-the-trainer cold weather training to accurately instruct the U.S. forces arriving early in 2022 to participate in the Norwegian-led Exercise Cold Response. Exercises such as Cold Response enhances familiarity with and proficiency operating in Arctic conditions alongside Allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robin Lewis)

A Norwegian soldier instructs U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Expeditionary Force on cold weather patrol measures using a snow table near Tolga, Norway, Dec. 5, 2021. Marines are participating in train-the-trainer cold weather training to accurately instruct the U.S. forces arriving early in 2022 to participate in the Norwegian-led Exercise Cold Response. Exercises such as Cold Response enhances familiarity with and proficiency operating in Arctic conditions alongside Allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robin Lewis)

Photo by Sgt. Robin Lewis

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the East Africa Response Force (EARF) in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), load a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov 14, 2021. This was the first training event with the Marines and Soldiers, familiarizing them with the aircraft for future crisis and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brytani Musick)

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the East Africa Response Force (EARF) in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), load a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov 14, 2021. This was the first training event with the Marines and Soldiers, familiarizing them with the aircraft for future crisis and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brytani Musick)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Brytani Musick

Djibouti Armed Forces Lt. Col. Amina Mohamed Moussa, commander of the Army Female Battalion, speaks to the audience during a Women, Peace, and Security event aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), Nov. 15, 2021. The WPS program is part of a national effort to promote the meaningful contributions of women in defense and security sectors around the world. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brytani Musick)

Djibouti Armed Forces Lt. Col. Amina Mohamed Moussa, commander of the Army Female Battalion, speaks to the audience during a Women, Peace, and Security event aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), Nov. 15, 2021. The WPS program is part of a national effort to promote the meaningful contributions of women in defense and security sectors around the world. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brytani Musick)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Brytani Musick

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Genaro Soto, a native of Coachella, Calif., with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, slides down an obstacle during Exercise Baccarat on Caserne Colonel de Chabrières Nîmes, France, Oct. 8, 2021. Exercise Baccarat is a three-week joint exercise between 2d MARDIV and the French Foreign Legion that challenges forces with physical and tactical training, as well as provides the opportunity to exchange knowledge that assists in developing and strengthening bonds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer E. Reyes)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Genaro Soto, a native of Coachella, Calif., with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, slides down an obstacle during Exercise Baccarat on Caserne Colonel de Chabrières Nîmes, France, Oct. 8, 2021. Exercise Baccarat is a three-week joint exercise between 2d MARDIV and the French Foreign Legion that challenges forces with physical and tactical training, as well as provides the opportunity to exchange knowledge that assists in developing and strengthening bonds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer E. Reyes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Reyes

U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Devin Sims, a native of Athens, Ala., and a team leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, participates in an obstacle course during Exercise Baccarat on Caserne Colonel de Chabrières Nîmes, France, Oct. 8, 2021. Exercise Baccarat is a three-week joint exercise between 2d MARDIV and the French Foreign Legion that challenges forces with physical and tactical training, as well as provides the opportunity to exchange knowledge that assists in developing and strengthening bonds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer E. Reyes)

U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Devin Sims, a native of Athens, Ala., and a team leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, participates in an obstacle course during Exercise Baccarat on Caserne Colonel de Chabrières Nîmes, France, Oct. 8, 2021. Exercise Baccarat is a three-week joint exercise between 2d MARDIV and the French Foreign Legion that challenges forces with physical and tactical training, as well as provides the opportunity to exchange knowledge that assists in developing and strengthening bonds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer E. Reyes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Reyes

A French Legionnaire with the 2d Infantry Regiment, French Foreign Legion, participates in an obstacle course, during Exercise Baccarat on Caserne Colonel de Chabrières Nîmes, France, Oct. 8, 2021. Exercise Baccarat is a three-week joint exercise between 2d MARDIV and the French Foreign Legion that challenges forces with physical and tactical training, as well as provides the opportunity to exchange knowledge that assists in developing and strengthening bonds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer E. Reyes)

A French Legionnaire with the 2d Infantry Regiment, French Foreign Legion, participates in an obstacle course, during Exercise Baccarat on Caserne Colonel de Chabrières Nîmes, France, Oct. 8, 2021. Exercise Baccarat is a three-week joint exercise between 2d MARDIV and the French Foreign Legion that challenges forces with physical and tactical training, as well as provides the opportunity to exchange knowledge that assists in developing and strengthening bonds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer E. Reyes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Reyes

U.S Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Aaron Bertrand, a native of Warner Robins, Ga., with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, participates in an obstacle course during Exercise Baccarat on Caserne Colonel de Chabrières Nîmes, France, Oct. 8, 2021. Exercise Baccarat is a three-week joint exercise between 2d MARDIV and the French Foreign Legion that challenges forces with physical and tactical training, as well as provides the opportunity to exchange knowledge that assists in developing and strengthening bonds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer E. Reyes)

U.S Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Aaron Bertrand, a native of Warner Robins, Ga., with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, participates in an obstacle course during Exercise Baccarat on Caserne Colonel de Chabrières Nîmes, France, Oct. 8, 2021. Exercise Baccarat is a three-week joint exercise between 2d MARDIV and the French Foreign Legion that challenges forces with physical and tactical training, as well as provides the opportunity to exchange knowledge that assists in developing and strengthening bonds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer E. Reyes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Reyes

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Alvaro Hernandez, a native of La Quinta, Calif., and a platoon sergeant with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, participates in an obstacle course during Exercise Baccarat on Caserne Colonel de Chabrières Nîmes, France, Oct. 8, 2021. Exercise Baccarat is a three-week joint exercise between 2d MARDIV and the French Foreign Legion that challenges forces with physical and tactical training, as well as provides the opportunity to exchange knowledge that assists in developing and strengthening bonds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer E. Reyes)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Alvaro Hernandez, a native of La Quinta, Calif., and a platoon sergeant with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, participates in an obstacle course during Exercise Baccarat on Caserne Colonel de Chabrières Nîmes, France, Oct. 8, 2021. Exercise Baccarat is a three-week joint exercise between 2d MARDIV and the French Foreign Legion that challenges forces with physical and tactical training, as well as provides the opportunity to exchange knowledge that assists in developing and strengthening bonds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer E. Reyes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Reyes

U.S. Marines and U.S. Sailors from Combined Task Force-68 instruct members of the Ghanaian Special Boat Squadron (SBS) during a live-fire drill at the Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC) in Nutekpor-Sogakope, Ghana, Aug. 12, 2021. Combined Task Force-68, deployed aboard the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, conducted Theatre Security Cooperation training with the SBS at NAVTRAC to enhance operational capabilities and readiness throughout Western Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois)

U.S. Marines and U.S. Sailors from Combined Task Force-68 instruct members of the Ghanaian Special Boat Squadron (SBS) during a live-fire drill at the Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC) in Nutekpor-Sogakope, Ghana, Aug. 12, 2021. Combined Task Force-68, deployed aboard the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, conducted Theatre Security Cooperation training with the SBS at NAVTRAC to enhance operational capabilities and readiness throughout Western Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois

A U.S. Marine with Combined Task Force-68 observes a member of the Ghanaian Special Boat Squadron (SBS) during a live-fire drill at the Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC) in Nutekpor-Sogakope, Ghana, Aug. 12, 2021. Combined Task Force-68, deployed aboard the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, conducted Theatre Security Cooperation training with the SBS at NAVTRAC to enhance operational capabilities and readiness throughout Western Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois)

A U.S. Marine with Combined Task Force-68 observes a member of the Ghanaian Special Boat Squadron (SBS) during a live-fire drill at the Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC) in Nutekpor-Sogakope, Ghana, Aug. 12, 2021. Combined Task Force-68, deployed aboard the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, conducted Theatre Security Cooperation training with the SBS at NAVTRAC to enhance operational capabilities and readiness throughout Western Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois

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