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Senegalese Commandos execute fire and movement during a field exercise in Toubacouta, Senegal, April 17, 2014. A group of U.S. Marines from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 14, from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, partnered with Senegalese Commandos from the Compagnie Fusilier de Marine Commandos, or COFUMACO, to enable a cadre of their own to conduct training in infantry and amphibious tactics for the rest of their company.

Senegalese Commandos execute fire and movement during a field exercise in Toubacouta, Senegal, April 17, 2014. A group of U.S. Marines from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 14, from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, partnered with Senegalese Commandos from the Compagnie Fusilier de Marine Commandos, or COFUMACO, to enable a cadre of their own to conduct training in infantry and amphibious tactics for the rest of their company.

Photo by 1st Lt. James F. Stenger

To build interagency understanding and provide a snapshot into the lives of U.S. Marines and Georgian soldiers of the Georgian Deployment Program- ISAF, civilian embassy staff participated in basic-infantry experiences with an indoor night-vision course, riding an “MRAP,” or Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle, live-fire of the M4 carbine rifle, eating military rations, and observing a combat movement. The Marine Forces Europe and Africa-led program has trained Georgian battalions to support ISAF missions in Afghanistan, serving alongside U.S. and other partner-nation’s forces.

To build interagency understanding and provide a snapshot into the lives of U.S. Marines and Georgian soldiers of the Georgian Deployment Program- ISAF, civilian embassy staff participated in basic-infantry experiences with an indoor night-vision course, riding an “MRAP,” or Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle, live-fire of the M4 carbine rifle, eating military rations, and observing a combat movement. The Marine Forces Europe and Africa-led program has trained Georgian battalions to support ISAF missions in Afghanistan, serving alongside U.S. and other partner-nation’s forces.

Photo by Cpl. Emmanuel Martinez

A Georgian soldier advises an embassy staff member's marksmanship during the live-fire event of Embassy Training Day, May 8, where interagency understanding between the U.S. Embassy in Georgia and Marines and Georgian soldiers of Georgia Deployment Program-ISAF is promoted by providing a snapshot of military experiences to civilian personnel and spouses. Through GDP-I, the Georgian military has trained with Marines to serve alongside U.S. forces and other partner nations for support to the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan

A Georgian soldier advises an embassy staff member's marksmanship during the live-fire event of Embassy Training Day, May 8, where interagency understanding between the U.S. Embassy in Georgia and Marines and Georgian soldiers of Georgia Deployment Program-ISAF is promoted by providing a snapshot of military experiences to civilian personnel and spouses. Through GDP-I, the Georgian military has trained with Marines to serve alongside U.S. forces and other partner nations for support to the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan

Photo by Cpl. Emmanuel Martinez

During Embassy Training Day, where personnel and spouses from the U.S. Embassy in Georgia get a snapshot of the lives of Marines and soldiers in the Georgia Deployment Program-ISAF, Sgt. Austin Kings gives targeting tips for the M4 carbine’s combat optical gunsight to a first-time shooter. During the event, civilian embassy staff participated in basic-infantry experiences with an indoor night-vision course, riding an “MRAP,” or Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle, live-fire of the M4 carbine rifle, eating military rations, and observing a combat movement. Through GDP-I, the Georgian military has trained with Marines to serve alongside U.S. forces and other partner nations for support to the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan.

During Embassy Training Day, where personnel and spouses from the U.S. Embassy in Georgia get a snapshot of the lives of Marines and soldiers in the Georgia Deployment Program-ISAF, Sgt. Austin Kings gives targeting tips for the M4 carbine’s combat optical gunsight to a first-time shooter. During the event, civilian embassy staff participated in basic-infantry experiences with an indoor night-vision course, riding an “MRAP,” or Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle, live-fire of the M4 carbine rifle, eating military rations, and observing a combat movement. Through GDP-I, the Georgian military has trained with Marines to serve alongside U.S. forces and other partner nations for support to the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan.

Photo by Cpl. Emmanuel Martinez

Before a night-vision course, Staff Sgt. Jesse Drahos, a Marine with the Georgia Deployment Program-ISAF, fits a night-vision device, the PVS-14, on a U.S. Embassy staff member of the U.S. Embassy in Georgia, during an Embassy Training Day at the Krtsanisi National Training Centre, outside of Tbilisi, May 8. To provide a snapshot into the lives of U.S. Marines and Georgian soldiers of GDP-I, civilian embassy staff participated in basic-infantry experiences during the event. The Marine Forces Europe and Africa-led program has trained Georgian battalions to support ISAF missions in Afghanistan, serving alongside U.S. and other partner-nation’s forces.

Before a night-vision course, Staff Sgt. Jesse Drahos, a Marine with the Georgia Deployment Program-ISAF, fits a night-vision device, the PVS-14, on a U.S. Embassy staff member of the U.S. Embassy in Georgia, during an Embassy Training Day at the Krtsanisi National Training Centre, outside of Tbilisi, May 8. To provide a snapshot into the lives of U.S. Marines and Georgian soldiers of GDP-I, civilian embassy staff participated in basic-infantry experiences during the event. The Marine Forces Europe and Africa-led program has trained Georgian battalions to support ISAF missions in Afghanistan, serving alongside U.S. and other partner-nation’s forces.

Photo by Cpl. Emmanuel Martinez

Staff members from the U.S. Embassy in Georgia prepare to ride a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle with a familiarization of the troop carrier during an Embassy Training Day with Marines and Georgian soldiers of the Georgia Deployment Program-ISAF. Embassy personnel and spouses participated in the event to experience the life of a Marine and Georgian soldier for one day. Through GDP-I, the Georgian military has trained with Marines to serve alongside U.S. forces and other partner nations for support to the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan.

Staff members from the U.S. Embassy in Georgia prepare to ride a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle with a familiarization of the troop carrier during an Embassy Training Day with Marines and Georgian soldiers of the Georgia Deployment Program-ISAF. Embassy personnel and spouses participated in the event to experience the life of a Marine and Georgian soldier for one day. Through GDP-I, the Georgian military has trained with Marines to serve alongside U.S. forces and other partner nations for support to the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan.

Photo by Cpl. Emmanuel Martinez

To prepare U.S. Embassy in Georgia staff members to fire the M4 carbine, Marines from the Georgia Deployment Program-ISAF introduce and demonstrate the function and procedures of the service rifle before a live-fire event during Embassy Training Day, May 8, outside of Tbilisi. To provide a snapshot into the lives of U.S. Marines and Georgian soldiers of the Georgian Deployment Program- ISAF, civilian embassy staff participated in basic-infantry experiences with an indoor night-vision course, riding an “MRAP,” or Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle, live-fire of the M4 carbine rifle, eating military rations, and observing a combat movement.

To prepare U.S. Embassy in Georgia staff members to fire the M4 carbine, Marines from the Georgia Deployment Program-ISAF introduce and demonstrate the function and procedures of the service rifle before a live-fire event during Embassy Training Day, May 8, outside of Tbilisi. To provide a snapshot into the lives of U.S. Marines and Georgian soldiers of the Georgian Deployment Program- ISAF, civilian embassy staff participated in basic-infantry experiences with an indoor night-vision course, riding an “MRAP,” or Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle, live-fire of the M4 carbine rifle, eating military rations, and observing a combat movement.

Photo by Cpl. Emmanuel Martinez

U.S. Marine Cpl. Brandon Glavin, a parachute rigger with Black Sea Rotational Force 14, from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, uses a forklift to load an aircraft with the guidance of a Romanian service member during a pallet building military-to-military engagement with U.S. Marines and Romanians aboard Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, May 28, 2014. The Marines and Romanians worked together, exchanging pallet building techniques, different equipment and aircraft loading procedures during the military to military engagement in order to learn effective tactics from each other and increase interoperability between the two nations’ embarking units.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Brandon Glavin, a parachute rigger with Black Sea Rotational Force 14, from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, uses a forklift to load an aircraft with the guidance of a Romanian service member during a pallet building military-to-military engagement with U.S. Marines and Romanians aboard Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, May 28, 2014. The Marines and Romanians worked together, exchanging pallet building techniques, different equipment and aircraft loading procedures during the military to military engagement in order to learn effective tactics from each other and increase interoperability between the two nations’ embarking units.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

U.S. Marine Cpl. Brandon Glavin, a parachute rigger with Black Sea Rotational Force 14, from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, uses a forklift to raise a pallet onto an aircraft during a pallet building military-to-military engagement on Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, May 28, 2014. The Marines and Romanians worked together, exchanging pallet building techniques, different equipment and aircraft loading procedures during the military to military engagement in order to learn effective tactics from each other and increase interoperability between the two nations’ embarking units.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Brandon Glavin, a parachute rigger with Black Sea Rotational Force 14, from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, uses a forklift to raise a pallet onto an aircraft during a pallet building military-to-military engagement on Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, May 28, 2014. The Marines and Romanians worked together, exchanging pallet building techniques, different equipment and aircraft loading procedures during the military to military engagement in order to learn effective tactics from each other and increase interoperability between the two nations’ embarking units.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 14, from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, use netting to tie down cargo onto a pallet with Romanian service members during a pallet building military-to-military engagement on Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, May 28, 2014. The Marines and Romanians worked together, exchanging pallet building techniques, different equipment and aircraft loading procedures during the military to military engagement in order to learn effective tactics from each other and increase interoperability between the two nations’ embarking units.

Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 14, from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, use netting to tie down cargo onto a pallet with Romanian service members during a pallet building military-to-military engagement on Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, May 28, 2014. The Marines and Romanians worked together, exchanging pallet building techniques, different equipment and aircraft loading procedures during the military to military engagement in order to learn effective tactics from each other and increase interoperability between the two nations’ embarking units.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Ryan Kinchen, a parachute rigger with Black Sea rotational Force 14, from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, examines a net with Romanian service members during a pallet building military-to-military engagement with on Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, May 28, 2014. The Marines and Romanians worked together, exchanging pallet-building techniques, different equipment and aircraft loading procedures during the military-to military-engagement in order to learn effective tactics from each other and increase interoperability between the two nations’ embarking units.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Ryan Kinchen, a parachute rigger with Black Sea rotational Force 14, from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, examines a net with Romanian service members during a pallet building military-to-military engagement with on Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, May 28, 2014. The Marines and Romanians worked together, exchanging pallet-building techniques, different equipment and aircraft loading procedures during the military-to military-engagement in order to learn effective tactics from each other and increase interoperability between the two nations’ embarking units.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

U.S. Marine Cpl. Ryan Emma, a landing-support specialist with Black Sea Rotational Force 14, from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, explains Marine Corps loading techniques to Romanian members during a pallet building military-to-military engagement on Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, May 28, 2014. The Marines and Romanians worked together, exchanging pallet building techniques, different equipment and aircraft loading procedures during the military to military engagement in order to learn effective tactics from each other and increase interoperability between the two nations’ embarking units.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Ryan Emma, a landing-support specialist with Black Sea Rotational Force 14, from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, explains Marine Corps loading techniques to Romanian members during a pallet building military-to-military engagement on Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, May 28, 2014. The Marines and Romanians worked together, exchanging pallet building techniques, different equipment and aircraft loading procedures during the military to military engagement in order to learn effective tactics from each other and increase interoperability between the two nations’ embarking units.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

Corporal Scott Bradley and Lance Cpl. Dakota Marshall, two Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 14 from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, reach the peak of a cliff with two Romanian soldiers of the 17th Mountain Troop Bn. during Exercise Platinum Lynx in the Carpathian Mountains, May 8, 2014. Exercise Platinum Lynx 14-5 is a bilateral exercise between the United States Marines and sailors, and Romanian Land Forces, designed to build familiarity and interoperability between the United States and their Romanian allies through squad and platoon level infantry training. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting, BSRF PAO/ Released)

Corporal Scott Bradley and Lance Cpl. Dakota Marshall, two Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 14 from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, reach the peak of a cliff with two Romanian soldiers of the 17th Mountain Troop Bn. during Exercise Platinum Lynx in the Carpathian Mountains, May 8, 2014. Exercise Platinum Lynx 14-5 is a bilateral exercise between the United States Marines and sailors, and Romanian Land Forces, designed to build familiarity and interoperability between the United States and their Romanian allies through squad and platoon level infantry training. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting, BSRF PAO/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

Corporal Scott Bradley and Lance Cpl. Dakota Marshall, two Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 14 from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, reach the peak of a cliff with two Romanian soldiers of the 17th Mountain Troop Bn. during Exercise Platinum Lynx in the Carpathian Mountains, May 8, 2014. Exercise Platinum Lynx 14-5 is a bilateral exercise between the United States Marines and sailors, and Romanian Land Forces, designed to build familiarity and interoperability between the United States and their Romanian allies through squad and platoon level infantry training. (Courtesy photo)

Corporal Scott Bradley and Lance Cpl. Dakota Marshall, two Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 14 from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, reach the peak of a cliff with two Romanian soldiers of the 17th Mountain Troop Bn. during Exercise Platinum Lynx in the Carpathian Mountains, May 8, 2014. Exercise Platinum Lynx 14-5 is a bilateral exercise between the United States Marines and sailors, and Romanian Land Forces, designed to build familiarity and interoperability between the United States and their Romanian allies through squad and platoon level infantry training. (Courtesy photo)

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 14 from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment hike up a mountain during a mountain training exercise with Romanian soldiers of the 17th Mountain Troop Bn. during Exercise Platinum Lynx in the Carpathian Mountains, May 7, 2014. Exercise Platinum Lynx 14-5 is a bilateral exercise between the United States Marines and sailors, and Romanian Land Forces, designed to build familiarity and interoperability between the United States and their Romanian allies through squad and platoon level infantry training. (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 hike up a mountain during a mountain training exercise with Romanian soldiers of the 17th Mountain Troop Bn. during Exercise Platinum Lynx in the Carpathian Mountains, May 7, 2014. Exercise Platinum Lynx 14-5 is a bilateral exercise between the United States Marines and sailors, and Romanian Land Forces, designed to build familiarity and interoperability between the United States and their Romanian allies through squad and platoon level infantry training. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting, BSRF PAO/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

Sergeant Wallace Tainter, an infantryman with Black Sea Rotational Force 14 from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, climbs over a ledge during a mountain training exercise with Romanian soldiers of the 17th Mountain Troop Bn. during Exercise Platinum Lynx in the Carpathian Mountains, May 7, 2014. Exercise Platinum Lynx 14-5 is a bilateral exercise between the United States Marines and sailors, and Romanian Land Forces, designed to build familiarity and interoperability between the United States and their Romanian allies through squad and platoon level infantry training. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting, BSRF PAO/ Released)

Sergeant Wallace Tainter, an infantryman with Black Sea Rotational Force 14 from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, climbs over a ledge during a mountain training exercise with Romanian soldiers of the 17th Mountain Troop Bn. during Exercise Platinum Lynx in the Carpathian Mountains, May 7, 2014. Exercise Platinum Lynx 14-5 is a bilateral exercise between the United States Marines and sailors, and Romanian Land Forces, designed to build familiarity and interoperability between the United States and their Romanian allies through squad and platoon level infantry training. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting, BSRF PAO/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

United States Marines and their French counterparts gathered at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery May 25 to celebrate Memorial Day, and to mark the 96th anniversary of the historic Battle of Belleau Wood. The event was held in the memorial cemetery which lies adjacent to the historic grounds of Belleau Wood and featured the laying of wreathes, a firing of volleys, the playing of "TAPS," raising of the American and French national colors, and a concert by the French and Marine Corps military bands. The mayor of the village of Bellau along with other military officers and officials representing the U.S. and France were present along with hundreds of locals and visitors from around the world. Participating units from the U.S. Marines included 5th Marine Regiment, the Wounded Warrior Regiment and Marine Forces Europe and Africa. French units that participated in the ceremony included the 21st Marine Infantry Regiment and the Musique Principale des Troupes de Marines.

United States Marines and their French counterparts gathered at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery May 25 to celebrate Memorial Day, and to mark the 96th anniversary of the historic Battle of Belleau Wood. The event was held in the memorial cemetery which lies adjacent to the historic grounds of Belleau Wood and featured the laying of wreathes, a firing of volleys, the playing of "TAPS," raising of the American and French national colors, and a concert by the French and Marine Corps military bands. The mayor of the village of Bellau along with other military officers and officials representing the U.S. and France were present along with hundreds of locals and visitors from around the world. Participating units from the U.S. Marines included 5th Marine Regiment, the Wounded Warrior Regiment and Marine Forces Europe and Africa. French units that participated in the ceremony included the 21st Marine Infantry Regiment and the Musique Principale des Troupes de Marines.

Photo by Master Sgt. Chad McMeen

Aisne-Marne American Cemetery lays on the historic battlefield of Belleau Wood and consists of 2,289 epitaphs of the fallen from one of the fiercest battles of the First World War. United States Marines and their French counterparts gathered at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery May 25 to celebrate Memorial Day, and to mark the 96th anniversary of the historic Battle of Belleau Wood. The event was held in the memorial cemetery which lies adjacent to the historic grounds of Belleau Wood and featured the laying of wreathes, a firing of volleys, the playing of "TAPS," raising of the American and French national colors, and a concert by the French and Marine Corps military bands. The mayor of the village of Bellau along with other military officers and officials representing the U.S. and France were present along with hundreds of locals and visitors from around the world. Participating units from the U.S. Marines included 5th Marine Regiment, the Wounded Warrior Regiment and Marine Forces Europe and Africa. French units that participated in the ceremony included the 21st Marine Infantry Regiment and the Musique Principale des Troupes de Marines.

Aisne-Marne American Cemetery lays on the historic battlefield of Belleau Wood and consists of 2,289 epitaphs of the fallen from one of the fiercest battles of the First World War. United States Marines and their French counterparts gathered at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery May 25 to celebrate Memorial Day, and to mark the 96th anniversary of the historic Battle of Belleau Wood. The event was held in the memorial cemetery which lies adjacent to the historic grounds of Belleau Wood and featured the laying of wreathes, a firing of volleys, the playing of "TAPS," raising of the American and French national colors, and a concert by the French and Marine Corps military bands. The mayor of the village of Bellau along with other military officers and officials representing the U.S. and France were present along with hundreds of locals and visitors from around the world. Participating units from the U.S. Marines included 5th Marine Regiment, the Wounded Warrior Regiment and Marine Forces Europe and Africa. French units that participated in the ceremony included the 21st Marine Infantry Regiment and the Musique Principale des Troupes de Marines.

Photo by Master Sgt. Chad McMeen

The Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James F. Amos and other American and French dignitaries make their official arrival into the parade grounds of the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery to begin the Belleau Wood Ceremony. United States Marines and their French counterparts gathered at cemetery May 25 to celebrate Memorial Day, and to mark the 96th anniversary of the historic Battle of Belleau Wood. The event was held in the memorial cemetery which lies adjacent to the historic grounds of Belleau Wood and featured the laying of wreathes, a firing of volleys, the playing of "TAPS," raising of the American and French national colors, and a concert by the French and Marine Corps military bands. The mayor of the village of Bellau along with other military officers and officials representing the U.S. and France were present along with hundreds of locals and visitors from around the world. Participating units from the U.S. Marines included 5th Marine Regiment, the Wounded Warrior Regiment and Marine Forces Europe and Africa. French units that participated in the ceremony included the 21st Marine Infantry Regiment and the Musique Principale des Troupes de Marines.

The Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James F. Amos and other American and French dignitaries make their official arrival into the parade grounds of the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery to begin the Belleau Wood Ceremony. United States Marines and their French counterparts gathered at cemetery May 25 to celebrate Memorial Day, and to mark the 96th anniversary of the historic Battle of Belleau Wood. The event was held in the memorial cemetery which lies adjacent to the historic grounds of Belleau Wood and featured the laying of wreathes, a firing of volleys, the playing of "TAPS," raising of the American and French national colors, and a concert by the French and Marine Corps military bands. The mayor of the village of Bellau along with other military officers and officials representing the U.S. and France were present along with hundreds of locals and visitors from around the world. Participating units from the U.S. Marines included 5th Marine Regiment, the Wounded Warrior Regiment and Marine Forces Europe and Africa. French units that participated in the ceremony included the 21st Marine Infantry Regiment and the Musique Principale des Troupes de Marines.

Photo by Master Sgt. Chad McMeen

United States Marines and their French counterparts gathered at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery May 25 to celebrate Memorial Day, and to mark the 96th anniversary of the historic Battle of Belleau Wood. The event was held in the memorial cemetery which lies adjacent to the historic grounds of Belleau Wood and featured the laying of wreathes, a firing of volleys, the playing of "TAPS," raising of the American and French national colors, and a concert by the French and Marine Corps military bands. The mayor of the village of Bellau along with other military officers and officials representing the U.S. and France were present along with hundreds of locals and visitors from around the world. Participating units from the U.S. Marines included 5th Marine Regiment, the Wounded Warrior Regiment and Marine Forces Europe and Africa. French units that participated in the ceremony included the 21st Marine Infantry Regiment and the Musique Principale des Troupes de Marines.

United States Marines and their French counterparts gathered at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery May 25 to celebrate Memorial Day, and to mark the 96th anniversary of the historic Battle of Belleau Wood. The event was held in the memorial cemetery which lies adjacent to the historic grounds of Belleau Wood and featured the laying of wreathes, a firing of volleys, the playing of "TAPS," raising of the American and French national colors, and a concert by the French and Marine Corps military bands. The mayor of the village of Bellau along with other military officers and officials representing the U.S. and France were present along with hundreds of locals and visitors from around the world. Participating units from the U.S. Marines included 5th Marine Regiment, the Wounded Warrior Regiment and Marine Forces Europe and Africa. French units that participated in the ceremony included the 21st Marine Infantry Regiment and the Musique Principale des Troupes de Marines.

Photo by Master Sgt. Chad McMeen

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