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U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, arrive as the last main body workforce on Moron Air Base, Spain, Sept. 23, 2019. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Lt. Andrew Soto)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, arrive as the last main body workforce on Moron Air Base, Spain, Sept. 23, 2019. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Lt. Andrew Soto)

Photo by 2nd Lt. Andrew Soto

U.S. Navy Sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, set up a shock trauma platoon in preparation of SPMAGTF-CR-AF 20.1 at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy Sept. 26, 2019. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nello Miele)

U.S. Navy Sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, set up a shock trauma platoon in preparation of SPMAGTF-CR-AF 20.1 at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy Sept. 26, 2019. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nello Miele)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nello Miele

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air - Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, and U.S. Navy Sailors compete in a softball tournament coordinated by the Sigonella Softball Association at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 28, 2019. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nello Miele)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air - Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, and U.S. Navy Sailors compete in a softball tournament coordinated by the Sigonella Softball Association at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Sept. 28, 2019. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nello Miele)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nello Miele

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, receive certificates from a Romanian soldier with the 341st Infantry Battalion during the exercise Platinum Eagle closing ceremony in Babadag Training Area, Romania, Sept. 19, 2019. NATO allies and partners continue to conduct engagements and multinational exercises enhancing the Marine Corps’ interoperability as a long-term effort to improve regional cooperation, security, and stability in the Black Sea region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Larisa Chavez)

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, receive certificates from a Romanian soldier with the 341st Infantry Battalion during the exercise Platinum Eagle closing ceremony in Babadag Training Area, Romania, Sept. 19, 2019. NATO allies and partners continue to conduct engagements and multinational exercises enhancing the Marine Corps’ interoperability as a long-term effort to improve regional cooperation, security, and stability in the Black Sea region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Larisa Chavez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Larisa Chavez

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 19.2 and 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, assess the blast damage during an advanced-manufacturing charge range on Naval Station Rota, Spain, Sept. 24, 2019. The purpose of this exercise is to familiarize the incoming explosive ordnance disposal technician team with range protocols and to sustain their expeditious, capable, and effective teams. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kenny Gomez)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 19.2 and 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, assess the blast damage during an advanced-manufacturing charge range on Naval Station Rota, Spain, Sept. 24, 2019. The purpose of this exercise is to familiarize the incoming explosive ordnance disposal technician team with range protocols and to sustain their expeditious, capable, and effective teams. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kenny Gomez)

Photo by Cpl. Kenny Gomez

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, Marine Rotational Force–Europe 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, and Swedish Marines from 1st Marine Regiment, conduct an archipelago raid during Exercise Archipelago Endeavor 19 in the Archipelago Islands, Sweden, Aug. 28, 2019. Archipelago Endeavor 19 is an annual, bilateral integrated field-training exercise, conducted to promote interoperability, strengthen partnerships, and enhance strategic and tactical cooperation between U.S. and Swedish Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Atiyeh)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, Marine Rotational Force–Europe 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, and Swedish Marines from 1st Marine Regiment, conduct an archipelago raid during Exercise Archipelago Endeavor 19 in the Archipelago Islands, Sweden, Aug. 28, 2019. Archipelago Endeavor 19 is an annual, bilateral integrated field-training exercise, conducted to promote interoperability, strengthen partnerships, and enhance strategic and tactical cooperation between U.S. and Swedish Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Atiyeh)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Atiyeh

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, Marine Rotational Force–Europe 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, move to an extraction point after conducting an amphibious assault raid as part of Exercise Archipelago Endeavor 19 in the Archipelago Islands, Sweden, Aug. 28, 2019. Archipelago Endeavor 19 is an annual, bilateral integrated field-training exercise, conducted to promote interoperability, strengthen partnerships, and enhance strategic and tactical cooperation between U.S. and Swedish Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Atiyeh)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, Marine Rotational Force–Europe 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, move to an extraction point after conducting an amphibious assault raid as part of Exercise Archipelago Endeavor 19 in the Archipelago Islands, Sweden, Aug. 28, 2019. Archipelago Endeavor 19 is an annual, bilateral integrated field-training exercise, conducted to promote interoperability, strengthen partnerships, and enhance strategic and tactical cooperation between U.S. and Swedish Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Atiyeh)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Atiyeh

Master Sgt. Melinda D. Muñoz, Marine Forces Europe and Africa communication strategy and operations chief, speaks to Norwegian veterans at a Norwegian Veterans Association for International Operations event at Setnesmoen in Møre og Romsdal, Norway, Sept. 6, 2019. NVIO invited Marines from Marine Forces Europe and Africa to their veteran family event over the weekend to talk about military life, operations and exercises, and MARFOREUR/AF Marines, and to participate in a hike over the Romsdalseggen ridge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brytani Musick)

Master Sgt. Melinda D. Muñoz, Marine Forces Europe and Africa communication strategy and operations chief, speaks to Norwegian veterans at a Norwegian Veterans Association for International Operations event at Setnesmoen in Møre og Romsdal, Norway, Sept. 6, 2019. NVIO invited Marines from Marine Forces Europe and Africa to their veteran family event over the weekend to talk about military life, operations and exercises, and MARFOREUR/AF Marines, and to participate in a hike over the Romsdalseggen ridge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brytani Musick)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Brytani Musick

Uganda People's Defense Force Soldiers, a U.S. Embassy member, a U.S. Soldier, and U.S. Marines and Sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 19.2, Marines Forces Europe and Africa, pose for a group photo during a closing ceremony at Camp Jinja, Uganda, Aug. 30, 2019. Marines and Sailors Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, have advised the UPDF soldiers on engineering courses. The courses lasted 16 weeks with Marine advisors providing mentorship and guidance to a cadre of UPDF instructors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Mark E Morrow Jr.)

Uganda People's Defense Force Soldiers, a U.S. Embassy member, a U.S. Soldier, and U.S. Marines and Sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 19.2, Marines Forces Europe and Africa, pose for a group photo during a closing ceremony at Camp Jinja, Uganda, Aug. 30, 2019. Marines and Sailors Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, have advised the UPDF soldiers on engineering courses. The courses lasted 16 weeks with Marine advisors providing mentorship and guidance to a cadre of UPDF instructors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Mark E Morrow Jr.)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Mark Morrow

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, Marine Rotational Force–Europe 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, and Swedish Marines from 1st Marine Regiment, conduct a closing ceremony during Exercise Archipelago Endeavor 19 in the Berga Naval Base, Sweden, Aug. 30, 2019. Archipelago Endeavor 19 is an annual, bilateral integrated field-training exercise, conducted to promote interoperability, strengthen partnerships, and enhance strategic and tactical cooperation between U.S. and Swedish Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Atiyeh)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, Marine Rotational Force–Europe 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, and Swedish Marines from 1st Marine Regiment, conduct a closing ceremony during Exercise Archipelago Endeavor 19 in the Berga Naval Base, Sweden, Aug. 30, 2019. Archipelago Endeavor 19 is an annual, bilateral integrated field-training exercise, conducted to promote interoperability, strengthen partnerships, and enhance strategic and tactical cooperation between U.S. and Swedish Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Atiyeh)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Atiyeh

UFC fighters Sam Alvey, Gray Maynard, Ashlee Evans-Smith and Mark Munoz pose for a photo alongside U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, during an Armed Forces Entertainment tour visit in Setermoen, Norway, Sep. 5, 2019. AFE is the Department of Defense's official agency for providing entertainment to U.S. military personnel stationed and deployed overseas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Williams Quinteros)

UFC fighters Sam Alvey, Gray Maynard, Ashlee Evans-Smith and Mark Munoz pose for a photo alongside U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, during an Armed Forces Entertainment tour visit in Setermoen, Norway, Sep. 5, 2019. AFE is the Department of Defense's official agency for providing entertainment to U.S. military personnel stationed and deployed overseas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Williams Quinteros)

Photo by Sgt. Williams Quinteros

A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, evaluates target impacts and makes corrections during a rifle range in Setermoen, Norway, Aug. 28, 2019. MRF-E focuses on regional engagement conducting various cold weather and mountain warfare training which enhances our overall interoperability with allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Larisa Chavez)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, evaluates target impacts and makes corrections during a rifle range in Setermoen, Norway, Aug. 28, 2019. MRF-E focuses on regional engagement conducting various cold weather and mountain warfare training which enhances our overall interoperability with allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Larisa Chavez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Larisa Chavez

Swedish Marines with Swedish Recce Coy, and U.S. Marines with Scout Snipers Platoon, 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, Marine Rotational Force–Europe 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, travel to an objective during an amphibious raid rehearsal as part of Exercise Archipelago Endeavor 19 on an island near Berga Naval Base, Sweden, Aug. 22, 2019. Archipelago Endeavor 19 is an annual, bilateral integrated field-training exercise, conducted to promote interoperability, strengthen partnerships, and enhance strategic and tactical cooperation between U.S. and Swedish Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Atiyeh)

Swedish Marines with Swedish Recce Coy, and U.S. Marines with Scout Snipers Platoon, 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, Marine Rotational Force–Europe 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, travel to an objective during an amphibious raid rehearsal as part of Exercise Archipelago Endeavor 19 on an island near Berga Naval Base, Sweden, Aug. 22, 2019. Archipelago Endeavor 19 is an annual, bilateral integrated field-training exercise, conducted to promote interoperability, strengthen partnerships, and enhance strategic and tactical cooperation between U.S. and Swedish Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Atiyeh)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Atiyeh

A U.S. Marine with II Marine Expeditionary Force, uses a medium crawler tractor to move rocks during a heavy equipment operation in Setermoen, Norway, Aug. 22, 2019. II MEF Marines conducted operations in support of Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, improving ground for artillery units to effectively train in Norway. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Larisa Chavez)

A U.S. Marine with II Marine Expeditionary Force, uses a medium crawler tractor to move rocks during a heavy equipment operation in Setermoen, Norway, Aug. 22, 2019. II MEF Marines conducted operations in support of Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, improving ground for artillery units to effectively train in Norway. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Larisa Chavez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Larisa Chavez

U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Brian Beaudreault, II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, visits with a military working dog handler with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, during a command visit to Moron Air Base, Spain, Aug. 24, 2019. Leadership with II MEF visited the deployed Marines and Sailors of SPMAGTF-CR-AF 19.2 to discuss their mission and role as a crisis-response force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Margaret Gale)

U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Brian Beaudreault, II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, visits with a military working dog handler with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, during a command visit to Moron Air Base, Spain, Aug. 24, 2019. Leadership with II MEF visited the deployed Marines and Sailors of SPMAGTF-CR-AF 19.2 to discuss their mission and role as a crisis-response force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Margaret Gale)

Photo by Cpl. Margaret Gale

A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, fires an M4 carbine during a table four range on Moron Air Base, Spain, Aug. 23, 2019. The Ground Combat Element maintains weapons handling procedures to increase proficiency as a crisis-response force. SPMAGTF is deployed to conduct crisis-response operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Margaret Gale)

A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, fires an M4 carbine during a table four range on Moron Air Base, Spain, Aug. 23, 2019. The Ground Combat Element maintains weapons handling procedures to increase proficiency as a crisis-response force. SPMAGTF is deployed to conduct crisis-response operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Margaret Gale)

Photo by Cpl. Margaret Gale

A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force- Europe 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, shows comedian Johnny Cardinale, an M41A4 Saber missile launcher during an Armed Forces Entertainment World Wide Comedy tour visit in Setermoen, Norway, Aug. 23, 2019. The AFE is the Department of Defense's official agency for providing entertainment to U.S. military personnel stationed and deployed overseas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Larisa Chavez)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force- Europe 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, shows comedian Johnny Cardinale, an M41A4 Saber missile launcher during an Armed Forces Entertainment World Wide Comedy tour visit in Setermoen, Norway, Aug. 23, 2019. The AFE is the Department of Defense's official agency for providing entertainment to U.S. military personnel stationed and deployed overseas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Larisa Chavez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Larisa Chavez

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, fire M110 semi-automatic sniper system during a range at Moron Air Base, Spain, Aug. 16, 2019. Marines conducted training to maintain marksmanship proficiency on their sniper rifles. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Margaret Gale)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, fire M110 semi-automatic sniper system during a range at Moron Air Base, Spain, Aug. 16, 2019. Marines conducted training to maintain marksmanship proficiency on their sniper rifles. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Margaret Gale)

Photo by Cpl. Margaret Gale

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, fire an M110 semi-automatic sniper system at Moron Air Base, Spain, Aug. 30, 2019. Marines conducted training to increase marksmanship proficiency on their sniper systems. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Margaret Gale)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, fire an M110 semi-automatic sniper system at Moron Air Base, Spain, Aug. 30, 2019. Marines conducted training to increase marksmanship proficiency on their sniper systems. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Margaret Gale)

Photo by Cpl. Margaret Gale

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, rehearse infantry tactics during a training exercise in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 3, 2019. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Margaret Gale)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 19.2, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, rehearse infantry tactics during a training exercise in Dakar, Senegal, Aug. 3, 2019. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Africa and promote regional stability by conducting military-to-military training exercises throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Margaret Gale)

Photo by Cpl. Margaret Gale

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