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An American flag is lowered during an annual commemorative ceremony at the tomb of Maj. Gen. Marquis de Lafayette July 4. Each year, on America's Independence Day, French and American military personnel, dignitaries and societies place wreaths at the edge of Lafayette's tomb and lower the American flag, which is flown above the grave. The flag is then replaced, raised and flown until the ensuing year's ceremony. The memorial event, which began after World War I, honors Lafayette for his roles in both American and French conflicts such as the American War of Independence and the French Revolution.

An American flag is lowered during an annual commemorative ceremony at the tomb of Maj. Gen. Marquis de Lafayette July 4. Each year, on America's Independence Day, French and American military personnel, dignitaries and societies place wreaths at the edge of Lafayette's tomb and lower the American flag, which is flown above the grave. The flag is then replaced, raised and flown until the ensuing year's ceremony. The memorial event, which began after World War I, honors Lafayette for his roles in both American and French conflicts such as the American War of Independence and the French Revolution.

Photo by Jean Lentignac

An American flag is lowered during an annual commemorative ceremony at the tomb of Maj. Gen. Marquis de Lafayette July 4. Each year, on America's Independence Day, French and American military personnel, dignitaries and societies place wreaths at the edge of Lafayette's tomb and lower the American flag, which is flown above the grave. The flag is then replaced, raised and flown until the ensuing year's ceremony. The memorial event, which began after World War I, honors Lafayette for his roles in both American and French conflicts such as the American War of Independence and the French Revolution.

An American flag is lowered during an annual commemorative ceremony at the tomb of Maj. Gen. Marquis de Lafayette July 4. Each year, on America's Independence Day, French and American military personnel, dignitaries and societies place wreaths at the edge of Lafayette's tomb and lower the American flag, which is flown above the grave. The flag is then replaced, raised and flown until the ensuing year's ceremony. The memorial event, which began after World War I, honors Lafayette for his roles in both American and French conflicts such as the American War of Independence and the French Revolution.

Photo by Jean Lentignac

After U.S. Marines introduced Female Engagement Team concepts to Latvian Armed Forces servicemembers, a three-day bilateral training event in Adazi Military Base, Latvia, the participants give feedback on the course and discuss possible steps to furthering their FET training. This introduction was the first step for the Baltic partner to further evaluate the capability for use within their own military.

After U.S. Marines introduced Female Engagement Team concepts to Latvian Armed Forces servicemembers, a three-day bilateral training event in Adazi Military Base, Latvia, the participants give feedback on the course and discuss possible steps to furthering their FET training. This introduction was the first step for the Baltic partner to further evaluate the capability for use within their own military.

Photo by Sgt. Tatum Vayavananda

During a knowledge exchange of physical fitness test requirements for females between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Latvian Armed Forces, Capt. Claire E. Henry demonstrates the “fire-man’s carry” portion of the Combat Fitness Test with Gunnery Sgt. Tiffany C. Hudgins. U.S. Marines introduced Female Engagement Team concepts to a group of Latvian servicemembers from June 17-19 at Adazi Military Base, Latvia; this introduction was the first step for the Baltic partner to further evaluate the capability for use within their own military.

During a knowledge exchange of physical fitness test requirements for females between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Latvian Armed Forces, Capt. Claire E. Henry demonstrates the “fire-man’s carry” portion of the Combat Fitness Test with Gunnery Sgt. Tiffany C. Hudgins. U.S. Marines introduced Female Engagement Team concepts to a group of Latvian servicemembers from June 17-19 at Adazi Military Base, Latvia; this introduction was the first step for the Baltic partner to further evaluate the capability for use within their own military.

Photo by Sgt. Tatum Vayavananda

In front of Latvian Armed Forces soldiers being introduced Female Engagement Team concepts, U.S. Marines from Marine Forces Europe and Africa demonstrate an interview and negotiation scenario before a practical application exercise. U.S. Marines introduced Female Engagement Team concepts to a group of Latvian servicemembers from June 17-19 at Adazi Military Base, Latvia; this introduction was the first step for the Baltic partner to further evaluate the capability for use within their own military.

In front of Latvian Armed Forces soldiers being introduced Female Engagement Team concepts, U.S. Marines from Marine Forces Europe and Africa demonstrate an interview and negotiation scenario before a practical application exercise. U.S. Marines introduced Female Engagement Team concepts to a group of Latvian servicemembers from June 17-19 at Adazi Military Base, Latvia; this introduction was the first step for the Baltic partner to further evaluate the capability for use within their own military.

Photo by Sgt. Tatum Vayavananda

After U.S. Marines introduced Female Engagement Team concepts to Latvian Armed Forces servicemembers, Lt. Col. Michaela C. Coughlin, intelligence operations officer from Marine Forces Europe and Africa, receives feedback at the conclusion of the course in Adazi Military Base, Latvia, from June 17-19. This introduction was the first step for the Baltic partner to further evaluate the capability for use within their own military.

After U.S. Marines introduced Female Engagement Team concepts to Latvian Armed Forces servicemembers, Lt. Col. Michaela C. Coughlin, intelligence operations officer from Marine Forces Europe and Africa, receives feedback at the conclusion of the course in Adazi Military Base, Latvia, from June 17-19. This introduction was the first step for the Baltic partner to further evaluate the capability for use within their own military.

Photo by Sgt. Tatum Vayavananda

Latvian Armed Forces members, male and female, from a broad-spectrum of military occupational specialties attended an Introduction to Female Engagement Team Concepts, presented by U.S. Marines in Adazi Military Base, Latvia, June 17-19. The experiences, lessons, and knowledge shared will be taken into consideration as a first step for the Baltic partner to further evaluate the capability for use within their own military.

Latvian Armed Forces members, male and female, from a broad-spectrum of military occupational specialties attended an Introduction to Female Engagement Team Concepts, presented by U.S. Marines in Adazi Military Base, Latvia, June 17-19. The experiences, lessons, and knowledge shared will be taken into consideration as a first step for the Baltic partner to further evaluate the capability for use within their own military.

Photo by Sgt. Tatum Vayavananda

(From left to right) U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen Ryan Lewandowski, Lukas Alland, Zachary Gawboy and Zachary Elsner stand on the summit of the Pyrenees mountain range during a bilateral training exercise with the Spanish Army at the Candachú Mountain Training Camp, Spain, June 8, 2014. The training was conducted during the midshipmen’s “professional cruise,” a program that allows future Naval Academy graduates to experience time in the Marine Corps.

(From left to right) U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen Ryan Lewandowski, Lukas Alland, Zachary Gawboy and Zachary Elsner stand on the summit of the Pyrenees mountain range during a bilateral training exercise with the Spanish Army at the Candachú Mountain Training Camp, Spain, June 8, 2014. The training was conducted during the midshipmen’s “professional cruise,” a program that allows future Naval Academy graduates to experience time in the Marine Corps.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Hill

U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen cross zip lines during a bilateral training exercise conducted between the U.S. Marines and the Spanish Army at the Candachú Mountain Training Camp, Spain, June 10, 2014. The training was conducted during the midshipmen’s “professional cruise,” a program that allows future Naval Academy graduates to experience time in the Marine Corps.

U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen cross zip lines during a bilateral training exercise conducted between the U.S. Marines and the Spanish Army at the Candachú Mountain Training Camp, Spain, June 10, 2014. The training was conducted during the midshipmen’s “professional cruise,” a program that allows future Naval Academy graduates to experience time in the Marine Corps.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Hill

U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman Zachary Elsner, a native of Boone, Iowa, hikes the Pyrenees Mountains during a bilateral training exercise conducted between the U.S. Marines and the Spanish Army at the Candachú Mountain Training Camp, Spain, June 11, 2014. The training was conducted during the midshipmen’s “professional cruise,” a program that allows future Naval Academy graduates to experience time in the Marine Corps.

U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman Zachary Elsner, a native of Boone, Iowa, hikes the Pyrenees Mountains during a bilateral training exercise conducted between the U.S. Marines and the Spanish Army at the Candachú Mountain Training Camp, Spain, June 11, 2014. The training was conducted during the midshipmen’s “professional cruise,” a program that allows future Naval Academy graduates to experience time in the Marine Corps.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Hill

U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman Zachary Gawboy, a native of Maple Grove, Minnesota, fires the M4 service rifle during rifle and marksmanship training at Moron Air Base, May 26, 2014. The training was conducted during the midshipmen’s “professional cruise,” a program that allows future Naval Academy graduates to experience time in the Marine Corps.

U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman Zachary Gawboy, a native of Maple Grove, Minnesota, fires the M4 service rifle during rifle and marksmanship training at Moron Air Base, May 26, 2014. The training was conducted during the midshipmen’s “professional cruise,” a program that allows future Naval Academy graduates to experience time in the Marine Corps.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Hill

U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen are shown the functions and intricacies of the MK19 grenade launcher at Moron Air Base, Spain, May 27, 2014. The training was conducted during the midshipmen’s “professional cruise,” a program that allows future Naval Academy graduates to experience time in the Marine Corps.

U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen are shown the functions and intricacies of the MK19 grenade launcher at Moron Air Base, Spain, May 27, 2014. The training was conducted during the midshipmen’s “professional cruise,” a program that allows future Naval Academy graduates to experience time in the Marine Corps.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Hill

U.S. Marines of Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion 8th Marines, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response and soldiers of the Spanish 64th Mountain Infantry Battalion spent a week training at the Candanchú Mountain Training Camp, Spain, June 12, 2014. The training was conducted in an effort to demonstrate their commitment to military friendship, strategic partnership and regional and global security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Hill/Released)

U.S. Marines of Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion 8th Marines, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response and soldiers of the Spanish 64th Mountain Infantry Battalion spent a week training at the Candanchú Mountain Training Camp, Spain, June 12, 2014. The training was conducted in an effort to demonstrate their commitment to military friendship, strategic partnership and regional and global security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Hill/Released)

Photo by LCpl Alexander Hill

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Kristan Volk, the platoon commander Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response, (right) presents a plaque to Spanish Army Lt. Col. Martinrico, the commanding officer at the Candanchú Mountain Training Camp, Spain, June 12, 2014. The plaque ceremony was conducted after the completion of a bilateral training exercise, which was conducted in an effort to demonstrate the two forces’ commitment to military friendship, strategic partnership and regional and global security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Hill/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Kristan Volk, the platoon commander Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response, (right) presents a plaque to Spanish Army Lt. Col. Martinrico, the commanding officer at the Candanchú Mountain Training Camp, Spain, June 12, 2014. The plaque ceremony was conducted after the completion of a bilateral training exercise, which was conducted in an effort to demonstrate the two forces’ commitment to military friendship, strategic partnership and regional and global security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Hill/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Hill

Lance Cpl. Nicholas Wilson, a rifleman with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response, (right) provides rope security while Lance Cpl. Jared Wynn ascends up a rock face during a bilateral training exercise at the Candanchú Mountain Training Camp, Spain, June 11, 2014. The training was conducted by the Spanish and American forces in an effort to demonstrate their commitment to military friendship, strategic partnership and regional and global security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Hill/Released)

Lance Cpl. Nicholas Wilson, a rifleman with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response, (right) provides rope security while Lance Cpl. Jared Wynn ascends up a rock face during a bilateral training exercise at the Candanchú Mountain Training Camp, Spain, June 11, 2014. The training was conducted by the Spanish and American forces in an effort to demonstrate their commitment to military friendship, strategic partnership and regional and global security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Hill/Released)

Photo by LCpl Alexander Hill

First Lt. Adam Fountain, a ground intelligence officer with Black Sea Rotational Force 14, from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, executes jumping jacks with children while Marines and sailors visited a local park in Constanta, Romania during Children’s Day weekend with the community May 31, 2014. Marines and sailors participated in Romania’s Children’s Day with a showcase of standard-issued equipment and military vehicles for children to interact with first-hand. The observation promotes mutual exchange and understanding among children while encouraging actions to benefit and promote the welfare of the nation’s children. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting, BSRF PAO/ Released)

First Lt. Adam Fountain, a ground intelligence officer with Black Sea Rotational Force 14, from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, executes jumping jacks with children while Marines and sailors visited a local park in Constanta, Romania during Children’s Day weekend with the community May 31, 2014. Marines and sailors participated in Romania’s Children’s Day with a showcase of standard-issued equipment and military vehicles for children to interact with first-hand. The observation promotes mutual exchange and understanding among children while encouraging actions to benefit and promote the welfare of the nation’s children. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting, BSRF PAO/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

(Left to right) Lance Cpl. Evan Johnson, Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Bowlin, 1st Lt. Melanie Helmer and Lance Cpl. Devon Jones, service members with Black Sea Rotational Force 14, from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, pose for a picture after participating in a children’s bicycle marathon while Marines and sailors visited a local park in Constanta, Romania during Children’s Day weekend with the community May 31, 2014. Marines and sailors participated in Romania’s Children’s Day with a showcase of standard-issued equipment and military vehicles for children to interact with first-hand. The observation promotes mutual exchange and understanding among children while encouraging actions to benefit and promote the welfare of the nation’s children. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting, BSRF PAO/ Released)

(Left to right) Lance Cpl. Evan Johnson, Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Bowlin, 1st Lt. Melanie Helmer and Lance Cpl. Devon Jones, service members with Black Sea Rotational Force 14, from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, pose for a picture after participating in a children’s bicycle marathon while Marines and sailors visited a local park in Constanta, Romania during Children’s Day weekend with the community May 31, 2014. Marines and sailors participated in Romania’s Children’s Day with a showcase of standard-issued equipment and military vehicles for children to interact with first-hand. The observation promotes mutual exchange and understanding among children while encouraging actions to benefit and promote the welfare of the nation’s children. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting, BSRF PAO/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 14, from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, pose for a picture with Romanian police officers while the service members visited a local park in Constanta, Romania during Children’s Day weekend with the community May 31, 2014. Marines and sailors participated in Romania’s Children’s Day with a showcase of standard-issued equipment and military vehicles for children to interact with first-hand. The observation promotes mutual exchange and understanding among children while encouraging actions to benefit and promote the welfare of the nation’s children. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting, BSRF PAO/ Released)

Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 14, from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, pose for a picture with Romanian police officers while the service members visited a local park in Constanta, Romania during Children’s Day weekend with the community May 31, 2014. Marines and sailors participated in Romania’s Children’s Day with a showcase of standard-issued equipment and military vehicles for children to interact with first-hand. The observation promotes mutual exchange and understanding among children while encouraging actions to benefit and promote the welfare of the nation’s children. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting, BSRF PAO/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

First Lt. Melanie Helmer, the adjutant for Black Sea Rotational Force 14, from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, helps a child look out of the top of a seven-ton truck while Marines and sailors visited a local park in Constanta, Romania during Children’s Day weekend with the community May 31, 2014. Marines and sailors participated in Romania’s Children’s Day with a showcase of standard-issued equipment and military vehicles for children to interact with first-hand. The observation promotes mutual exchange and understanding among children while encouraging actions to benefit and promote the welfare of the nation’s children. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting, BSRF PAO/ Released)

First Lt. Melanie Helmer, the adjutant for Black Sea Rotational Force 14, from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, helps a child look out of the top of a seven-ton truck while Marines and sailors visited a local park in Constanta, Romania during Children’s Day weekend with the community May 31, 2014. Marines and sailors participated in Romania’s Children’s Day with a showcase of standard-issued equipment and military vehicles for children to interact with first-hand. The observation promotes mutual exchange and understanding among children while encouraging actions to benefit and promote the welfare of the nation’s children. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting, BSRF PAO/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

First Lt. Melanie Helmer, the adjutant for Black Sea Rotational Force 14, from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, explains small arms protective insert plates to a child in Constanta, Romania during Children’s Day weekend with the community May 31, 2014. Marines and sailors participated in Romania’s Children’s Day with a showcase of standard-issued equipment and military vehicles for children to interact with first-hand. The observation promotes mutual exchange and understanding among children while encouraging actions to benefit and promote the welfare of the nation’s children. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting, BSRF PAO/ Released)

First Lt. Melanie Helmer, the adjutant for Black Sea Rotational Force 14, from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, explains small arms protective insert plates to a child in Constanta, Romania during Children’s Day weekend with the community May 31, 2014. Marines and sailors participated in Romania’s Children’s Day with a showcase of standard-issued equipment and military vehicles for children to interact with first-hand. The observation promotes mutual exchange and understanding among children while encouraging actions to benefit and promote the welfare of the nation’s children. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting, BSRF PAO/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

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