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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Isaac Pelendo, African Foreign Area Staff Non Commissioned Officer with Marine Forces Europe and Africa (MARFOREUR/AF), discusses the upcoming Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) engagement with members of the Armed Forces of Liberia in Monrovia, Liberia, July 29, 2021. U.S. Marines from MARFOREUR/AF travelled to West Africa to conduct an event in support of the WPS program as part of a national effort to promote the meaningful contributions of women in defense and security sectors around the world. WPS focuses on improving effectiveness of foreign policy and efforts by proactively integrating the needs and perspectives of women, while also empowering them to contribute their talents and energies to international peace, security, and prosperity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Isaac Pelendo, African Foreign Area Staff Non Commissioned Officer with Marine Forces Europe and Africa (MARFOREUR/AF), discusses the upcoming Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) engagement with members of the Armed Forces of Liberia in Monrovia, Liberia, July 29, 2021. U.S. Marines from MARFOREUR/AF travelled to West Africa to conduct an event in support of the WPS program as part of a national effort to promote the meaningful contributions of women in defense and security sectors around the world. WPS focuses on improving effectiveness of foreign policy and efforts by proactively integrating the needs and perspectives of women, while also empowering them to contribute their talents and energies to international peace, security, and prosperity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois/Released)

Photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois

U.S. Marines from Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa (MARFOREUR/AF), U.S. Army Soldiers with the U.S. Embassy in Liberia, and members of Armed Forces Liberia, discuss the upcoming Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) engagement in Monrovia, Liberia, July 29, 2021. U.S. Marines from MARFOREUR/AF travelled to West Africa to conduct an event in support of the WPS program as part of a national effort to promote the meaningful contributions of women in defense and security sectors around the world. WPS focuses on improving effectiveness of foreign policy and efforts by proactively integrating the needs and perspectives of women, while also empowering them to contribute their talents and energies to international peace, security, and prosperity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois/Released)

U.S. Marines from Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa (MARFOREUR/AF), U.S. Army Soldiers with the U.S. Embassy in Liberia, and members of Armed Forces Liberia, discuss the upcoming Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) engagement in Monrovia, Liberia, July 29, 2021. U.S. Marines from MARFOREUR/AF travelled to West Africa to conduct an event in support of the WPS program as part of a national effort to promote the meaningful contributions of women in defense and security sectors around the world. WPS focuses on improving effectiveness of foreign policy and efforts by proactively integrating the needs and perspectives of women, while also empowering them to contribute their talents and energies to international peace, security, and prosperity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois/Released)

Photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois

Lt. Col. Romeo P. Cubas, branch head of Africa reginal plans, facilitates the Naval Infantry Leaders Symposium- Africa (NILS-A) virtual conference with Maj. Gen. Tracy W. King and other maritime planners at U.S. Army Garrison Panzer Kaserne, near Stuttgart, Germany, July 15, 2021.

Lt. Col. Romeo P. Cubas, branch head of Africa reginal plans, facilitates the Naval Infantry Leaders Symposium- Africa (NILS-A) virtual conference with Maj. Gen. Tracy W. King and other maritime planners at U.S. Army Garrison Panzer Kaserne, near Stuttgart, Germany, July 15, 2021.

Photo by Cpl Robin Lewis

Maj. Gen. Tracy W. King, MARFOREUR/AF commander, and other maritime leaders attend the Naval Infantry Leaders Symposium- Africa (NILS-A) virtual conference at U.S. Army Garrison Panzer Kaserne, near Stuttgart, Germany, July 15, 2021.

Maj. Gen. Tracy W. King, MARFOREUR/AF commander, and other maritime leaders attend the Naval Infantry Leaders Symposium- Africa (NILS-A) virtual conference at U.S. Army Garrison Panzer Kaserne, near Stuttgart, Germany, July 15, 2021.

Photo by Cpl Robin Lewis

Lt. Col. Romeo P. Cubas, branch head of Africa reginal plans, facilitates the Naval Infantry Leaders Symposium- Africa (NILS-A) virtual conference with Maj. Gen. Tracy W. King and other maritime leaders at U.S. Army Garrison Panzer Kaserne, near Stuttgart, Germany, July 15, 2021.

Lt. Col. Romeo P. Cubas, branch head of Africa reginal plans, facilitates the Naval Infantry Leaders Symposium- Africa (NILS-A) virtual conference with Maj. Gen. Tracy W. King and other maritime leaders at U.S. Army Garrison Panzer Kaserne, near Stuttgart, Germany, July 15, 2021.

Photo by Cpl Robin Lewis

Ukrainian Marines with the 36th Marine Brigade carry a combat rubber reconnaissance craft (CRRC) in Mykolayiv, Ukraine, June 9, 2021. During a nine-day period of instruction, U.S. Marines will teach Marines from Ukraine the basics of operating with the CRRC, a small, lightweight, inflatable, yet rugged boat, useful in a variety of missions requiring speed and stealth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Claudia Nix)

Ukrainian Marines with the 36th Marine Brigade carry a combat rubber reconnaissance craft (CRRC) in Mykolayiv, Ukraine, June 9, 2021. During a nine-day period of instruction, U.S. Marines will teach Marines from Ukraine the basics of operating with the CRRC, a small, lightweight, inflatable, yet rugged boat, useful in a variety of missions requiring speed and stealth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Claudia Nix)

Photo by Cpl. Claudia Nix

Ukrainian Marines with the 36th Marine Brigade carry a combat rubber reconnaissance craft (CRRC) in Mykolayiv, Ukraine, June 9, 2021. During a nine-day period of instruction, U.S. Marines will teach Marines from Ukraine the basics of operating with the CRRC, a small, lightweight, inflatable, yet rugged boat, useful in a variety of missions requiring speed and stealth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Claudia Nix)

Ukrainian Marines with the 36th Marine Brigade carry a combat rubber reconnaissance craft (CRRC) in Mykolayiv, Ukraine, June 9, 2021. During a nine-day period of instruction, U.S. Marines will teach Marines from Ukraine the basics of operating with the CRRC, a small, lightweight, inflatable, yet rugged boat, useful in a variety of missions requiring speed and stealth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Claudia Nix)

Photo by Cpl. Claudia Nix

Ukrainian Marines with the 36th Marine Brigade conduct broaching drills during a combat rubber reconnaissance craft (CRRC) practical application class in Mykolayiv, Ukraine, June 9, 2021. During a nine-day period of instruction, U.S. Marines will teach Marines from Ukraine the basics of operating with the CRRC, a small, lightweight, inflatable, yet rugged boat, useful in a variety of missions requiring speed and stealth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Claudia Nix)

Ukrainian Marines with the 36th Marine Brigade conduct broaching drills during a combat rubber reconnaissance craft (CRRC) practical application class in Mykolayiv, Ukraine, June 9, 2021. During a nine-day period of instruction, U.S. Marines will teach Marines from Ukraine the basics of operating with the CRRC, a small, lightweight, inflatable, yet rugged boat, useful in a variety of missions requiring speed and stealth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Claudia Nix)

Photo by Cpl. Claudia Nix

Ukrainian Marines with the 36th Marine Brigade conduct broaching drills during a combat rubber reconnaissance craft (CRRC) practical application class in Mykolayiv, Ukraine, June 9, 2021. During a nine-day period of instruction, U.S. Marines will teach Marines from Ukraine the basics of operating with the CRRC, a small, lightweight, inflatable, yet rugged boat, useful in a variety of missions requiring speed and stealth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Claudia Nix)

Ukrainian Marines with the 36th Marine Brigade conduct broaching drills during a combat rubber reconnaissance craft (CRRC) practical application class in Mykolayiv, Ukraine, June 9, 2021. During a nine-day period of instruction, U.S. Marines will teach Marines from Ukraine the basics of operating with the CRRC, a small, lightweight, inflatable, yet rugged boat, useful in a variety of missions requiring speed and stealth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Claudia Nix)

Photo by Cpl. Claudia Nix

Ukrainian Marines with the 36th Marine Brigade row a combat rubber reconnaissance craft (CRRC) during a practical application class in Mykolayiv, Ukraine, June 9, 2021. During a nine-day period of instruction, U.S. Marines will teach Marines from Ukraine the basics of operating with the CRRC, a small, lightweight, inflatable, yet rugged boat, useful in a variety of missions requiring speed and stealth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Claudia Nix)

Ukrainian Marines with the 36th Marine Brigade row a combat rubber reconnaissance craft (CRRC) during a practical application class in Mykolayiv, Ukraine, June 9, 2021. During a nine-day period of instruction, U.S. Marines will teach Marines from Ukraine the basics of operating with the CRRC, a small, lightweight, inflatable, yet rugged boat, useful in a variety of missions requiring speed and stealth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Claudia Nix)

Photo by Cpl. Claudia Nix

A Ukrainian Marine with the 36th Marine Brigade attaches oars to a combat rubber reconnaissance craft (CRRC) in Mykolayiv, Ukraine, June 9, 2021. During a nine-day period of instruction, U.S. Marines will teach Marines from Ukraine the basics of operating with the CRRC, a small, lightweight, inflatable, yet rugged boat, useful in a variety of missions requiring speed and stealth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Claudia Nix)

A Ukrainian Marine with the 36th Marine Brigade attaches oars to a combat rubber reconnaissance craft (CRRC) in Mykolayiv, Ukraine, June 9, 2021. During a nine-day period of instruction, U.S. Marines will teach Marines from Ukraine the basics of operating with the CRRC, a small, lightweight, inflatable, yet rugged boat, useful in a variety of missions requiring speed and stealth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Claudia Nix)

Photo by Cpl. Claudia Nix

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Tyler Ochs, center, an infantry unit leader with Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Pacific, teaches Ukrainian Marines from the 36th Marine Brigade how to conceal a combat rubber reconnaissance craft (CRRC) in Mykolayiv, Ukraine, June 9, 2021. During a nine-day period of instruction, U.S. Marines will teach Marines from Ukraine the basics of operating with the CRRC, a small, lightweight, inflatable, yet rugged boat, useful in a variety of missions requiring speed and stealth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Claudia Nix)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Tyler Ochs, center, an infantry unit leader with Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Pacific, teaches Ukrainian Marines from the 36th Marine Brigade how to conceal a combat rubber reconnaissance craft (CRRC) in Mykolayiv, Ukraine, June 9, 2021. During a nine-day period of instruction, U.S. Marines will teach Marines from Ukraine the basics of operating with the CRRC, a small, lightweight, inflatable, yet rugged boat, useful in a variety of missions requiring speed and stealth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Claudia Nix)

Photo by Cpl. Claudia Nix

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Mata, an infantry unit leader with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, examines knots tied by Ukrainian Marines from the 36th Marine Brigade during a combat rubber reconnaissance craft (CRRC) practical application class in Mykolayiv, Ukraine, June 9, 2021. During a nine-day period of instruction, U.S. Marines will teach Marines from Ukraine the basics of operating with the CRRC, a small, lightweight, inflatable, yet rugged boat, useful in a variety of missions requiring speed and stealth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Claudia Nix)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Mata, an infantry unit leader with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, examines knots tied by Ukrainian Marines from the 36th Marine Brigade during a combat rubber reconnaissance craft (CRRC) practical application class in Mykolayiv, Ukraine, June 9, 2021. During a nine-day period of instruction, U.S. Marines will teach Marines from Ukraine the basics of operating with the CRRC, a small, lightweight, inflatable, yet rugged boat, useful in a variety of missions requiring speed and stealth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Claudia Nix)

Photo by Cpl. Claudia Nix

Ukrainian Marines with the 36th Marine Brigade assemble a combat rubber reconnaissance craft (CRRC) in Mykolayiv, Ukraine, June 9, 2021. During a nine-day period of instruction, U.S. Marines will teach Marines from Ukraine the basics of operating with the CRRC, a small, lightweight, inflatable, yet rugged boat, useful in a variety of missions requiring speed and stealth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Claudia Nix)

Ukrainian Marines with the 36th Marine Brigade assemble a combat rubber reconnaissance craft (CRRC) in Mykolayiv, Ukraine, June 9, 2021. During a nine-day period of instruction, U.S. Marines will teach Marines from Ukraine the basics of operating with the CRRC, a small, lightweight, inflatable, yet rugged boat, useful in a variety of missions requiring speed and stealth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Claudia Nix)

Photo by Cpl. Claudia Nix

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Danielle Henderson looks out of a KC-130J Super Hercules flying over Rissala Air Base, near Kuopio, Finland, June 8, 2021. Marines are deployed to Kuopio, Finland, in support of squadron visit ILVES (Finnish for “Lynx”). The purpose of ILVES is to conduct air-to-air and air-to-ground training, improve proficiency in joint and multinational tactics, and enhance partnerships with international allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Stelter)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Danielle Henderson looks out of a KC-130J Super Hercules flying over Rissala Air Base, near Kuopio, Finland, June 8, 2021. Marines are deployed to Kuopio, Finland, in support of squadron visit ILVES (Finnish for “Lynx”). The purpose of ILVES is to conduct air-to-air and air-to-ground training, improve proficiency in joint and multinational tactics, and enhance partnerships with international allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Stelter)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Stelter

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cole Kennedy, a native of Bertrand, Nebraska, guides a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Super Hornets assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 115 to refueling lines from a KC-130J Super Hercules during aerial refueling over Rissala Air Base, Kuopio, Finland, June 8, 2021. Marines with VMFA-115 are deployed to Kuopio, Finland in support of Squadron Visit ILVES (Finnish for “Lynx”). The purpose of Squadron Visit ILVES is to conduct air-to-air and air-to-ground training, improve proficiency in joint and multinational tactics, and enhance partnerships with international allies. VMFA-115 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Stelter)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cole Kennedy, a native of Bertrand, Nebraska, guides a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Super Hornets assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 115 to refueling lines from a KC-130J Super Hercules during aerial refueling over Rissala Air Base, Kuopio, Finland, June 8, 2021. Marines with VMFA-115 are deployed to Kuopio, Finland in support of Squadron Visit ILVES (Finnish for “Lynx”). The purpose of Squadron Visit ILVES is to conduct air-to-air and air-to-ground training, improve proficiency in joint and multinational tactics, and enhance partnerships with international allies. VMFA-115 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Stelter)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Stelter

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jesse Simmermon, a native of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, maneuvers an F/A-18D Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 115 during aerial refueling over Rissala Air Base, near Kuopio, Finland, June 8, 2021. Marines with VMFA-115 are deployed to Kuopio, Finland in support of Squadron Visit ILVES (Finnish for “Lynx”). The purpose of Squadron Visit ILVES is to conduct air-to-air and air-to-ground training, improve proficiency in joint and multinational tactics, and enhance partnerships with international allies. VMFA-115 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Stelter)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jesse Simmermon, a native of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, maneuvers an F/A-18D Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 115 during aerial refueling over Rissala Air Base, near Kuopio, Finland, June 8, 2021. Marines with VMFA-115 are deployed to Kuopio, Finland in support of Squadron Visit ILVES (Finnish for “Lynx”). The purpose of Squadron Visit ILVES is to conduct air-to-air and air-to-ground training, improve proficiency in joint and multinational tactics, and enhance partnerships with international allies. VMFA-115 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Stelter)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Stelter

U.S. Marines in F/A-18C and F/A-18D Hornets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 115 conduct aerial refueling from a Marine Aerial Refueler and Transport Squadron (VMGR) 452 KC-130J Super Hercules over Rissala Air Base, near Kuopio, Finland, June 8, 2021. Marines with VMFA-115 and VMGR-452 are deployed to Kuopio, Finland in support of Squadron Visit ILVES (Finnish for “Lynx”). The purpose of Squadron Visit ILVES is to conduct air-to-air and air-to-ground training, improve proficiency in joint and multinational tactics, and enhance partnerships with international allies. VMFA-115 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Stelter)

U.S. Marines in F/A-18C and F/A-18D Hornets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 115 conduct aerial refueling from a Marine Aerial Refueler and Transport Squadron (VMGR) 452 KC-130J Super Hercules over Rissala Air Base, near Kuopio, Finland, June 8, 2021. Marines with VMFA-115 and VMGR-452 are deployed to Kuopio, Finland in support of Squadron Visit ILVES (Finnish for “Lynx”). The purpose of Squadron Visit ILVES is to conduct air-to-air and air-to-ground training, improve proficiency in joint and multinational tactics, and enhance partnerships with international allies. VMFA-115 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Stelter)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Stelter

U.S. Marines from Marine Aerial Refueler and Transport Squadron (VMGR) 452 look out of a KC-130J Super Hercules at Rissala Air Base, near Kuopio, Finland, June 8, 2021. Marines with VMGR-452 are deployed to Kuopio, Finland in support of Squadron Visit ILVES (Finnish for “Lynx”). The purpose of Squadron Visit ILVES is to conduct air-to-air and air-to-ground training, improve proficiency in joint and multinational tactics, and enhance partnerships with international allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Stelter)

U.S. Marines from Marine Aerial Refueler and Transport Squadron (VMGR) 452 look out of a KC-130J Super Hercules at Rissala Air Base, near Kuopio, Finland, June 8, 2021. Marines with VMGR-452 are deployed to Kuopio, Finland in support of Squadron Visit ILVES (Finnish for “Lynx”). The purpose of Squadron Visit ILVES is to conduct air-to-air and air-to-ground training, improve proficiency in joint and multinational tactics, and enhance partnerships with international allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Stelter)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Stelter

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Andrew Irwin, a native of Lakeport, California, with Marine Aerial Refueler and Transport Squadron (VMGR) 452, looks out of a KC-130J Super Hercules at Rissala Air Base, near Kuopio, Finland, June 8, 2021. Marines with VMGR-452 are deployed to Kuopio, Finland in support of Squadron Visit ILVES (Finnish for “Lynx”). The purpose of Squadron Visit ILVES is to conduct air-to-air and air-to-ground training, improve proficiency in joint and multinational tactics, and enhance partnerships with international allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Stelter)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Andrew Irwin, a native of Lakeport, California, with Marine Aerial Refueler and Transport Squadron (VMGR) 452, looks out of a KC-130J Super Hercules at Rissala Air Base, near Kuopio, Finland, June 8, 2021. Marines with VMGR-452 are deployed to Kuopio, Finland in support of Squadron Visit ILVES (Finnish for “Lynx”). The purpose of Squadron Visit ILVES is to conduct air-to-air and air-to-ground training, improve proficiency in joint and multinational tactics, and enhance partnerships with international allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Stelter)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Stelter

Marine Corps Forces Europe & Africa