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A Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa logistics combat element works hand-in-hand with a Siracusa resident to fix a weed-whacker during a clean-up event at the Eurialo Castle in Siracusa, Italy, Aug 3, 2017. Marines and Sailors with SPMAGTF-CR-AF LCE joined Italian volunteers in restoring the 2,400 year-old ancient piece of history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick Osino)

A Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa logistics combat element works hand-in-hand with a Siracusa resident to fix a weed-whacker during a clean-up event at the Eurialo Castle in Siracusa, Italy, Aug 3, 2017. Marines and Sailors with SPMAGTF-CR-AF LCE joined Italian volunteers in restoring the 2,400 year-old ancient piece of history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick Osino)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick Osino

A Sailor with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa logistics combat element cuts grass using a weed-whacker during a clean-up event at the Eurialo Castle in Siracusa, Italy, Aug 3, 2017. Marines and Sailors with SPMAGTF-CR-AF LCE joined Italian volunteers in restoring the 2,400 year-old ancient piece of history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick Osino)

A Sailor with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa logistics combat element cuts grass using a weed-whacker during a clean-up event at the Eurialo Castle in Siracusa, Italy, Aug 3, 2017. Marines and Sailors with SPMAGTF-CR-AF LCE joined Italian volunteers in restoring the 2,400 year-old ancient piece of history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick Osino)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick Osino

Major Gen. Russell A. Sanborn, left, the commander of Marine Forces Europe and Africa, poses with Maj. Pascal J. Gonzalez, a MV-22B Osprey pilot assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, at Morón Air Base, Spain, Aug. 9, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct limited crisis-response and theater-security operations in Europe and North Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by 1st Lt. Alexandra Bello)

Major Gen. Russell A. Sanborn, left, the commander of Marine Forces Europe and Africa, poses with Maj. Pascal J. Gonzalez, a MV-22B Osprey pilot assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, at Morón Air Base, Spain, Aug. 9, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct limited crisis-response and theater-security operations in Europe and North Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by 1st Lt. Alexandra Bello)

Photo by 1st Lt. Alexandra Bello

U.S. maritime vessel Green Ridge, left, arrives to load four MV-22B Osprey aircraft assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, for transport back to the United States at Naval Air Station Rota, Spain, Aug 9, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct limited crisis response and theater security operations in Europe and North Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jodson B. Graves)

U.S. maritime vessel Green Ridge, left, arrives to load four MV-22B Osprey aircraft assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, for transport back to the United States at Naval Air Station Rota, Spain, Aug 9, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct limited crisis response and theater security operations in Europe and North Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jodson B. Graves)

Photo by Cpl. Jodson Graves

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, assault a beach using a Turkish Higgins landing boat from the Turkish ship TCG Karamurselbey (NL-124), July 19, in Mykolayivka, Ukraine, during exercise Sea Breeze 2017. Sea Breeze is a U.S. and Ukraine co-hosted multinational maritime exercise held in the Black Sea and is designed to enhance interoperability of participating nations and strengthen maritime security within the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Marcin Platek/Released)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, assault a beach using a Turkish Higgins landing boat from the Turkish ship TCG Karamurselbey (NL-124), July 19, in Mykolayivka, Ukraine, during exercise Sea Breeze 2017. Sea Breeze is a U.S. and Ukraine co-hosted multinational maritime exercise held in the Black Sea and is designed to enhance interoperability of participating nations and strengthen maritime security within the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Marcin Platek

U.S. Air Force static-line parachutists carry their parachutes after jumping from 1,000 feet during International Jump Week 2017, July 11, 2017. International Jump Week was created to increase the readiness of partner nations various paratroopers, and foster camaraderie throughout the international community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jodson B. Graves)

U.S. Air Force static-line parachutists carry their parachutes after jumping from 1,000 feet during International Jump Week 2017, July 11, 2017. International Jump Week was created to increase the readiness of partner nations various paratroopers, and foster camaraderie throughout the international community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jodson B. Graves)

Photo by Cpl. Jodson Graves

U.S. Marine LCpl. David B. Serge instructs a member of the South African Navy’s Maritime Reaction Squadron (MRS) on proper weapon handling procedures of the U.S. M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during a familiarization fire range as part of Shared Accord 17 (SA17) at South African Army Combat Training Center, Lohatla, South Africa, July 19, 2017. During SA17 members of the MRS and U.S. Marines will form integrated units, building interoperability as they learn each others techniques, tactics, and procedures. SA17 is a Joint bi-lateral Field Training Exercise with our South African partners focused on Peace Keeping Operations designed to exercise participants’ capability and capacity to conduct African Union / United Nations mandated Peace Keeping Operations.

U.S. Marine LCpl. David B. Serge instructs a member of the South African Navy’s Maritime Reaction Squadron (MRS) on proper weapon handling procedures of the U.S. M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during a familiarization fire range as part of Shared Accord 17 (SA17) at South African Army Combat Training Center, Lohatla, South Africa, July 19, 2017. During SA17 members of the MRS and U.S. Marines will form integrated units, building interoperability as they learn each others techniques, tactics, and procedures. SA17 is a Joint bi-lateral Field Training Exercise with our South African partners focused on Peace Keeping Operations designed to exercise participants’ capability and capacity to conduct African Union / United Nations mandated Peace Keeping Operations.

Photo by 2nd Lt. Brett Lazaroff

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, run to a defensive position during training July 15, in Shirokyi Lan, Ukraine, as part of exercise Sea Breeze 2017. Sea Breeze is a U.S. and Ukraine co-hosted multinational maritime exercise held in the Black Sea and is designed to enhance interoperability of participating nations and strengthen maritime security within the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Marcin Platek/Released)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, run to a defensive position during training July 15, in Shirokyi Lan, Ukraine, as part of exercise Sea Breeze 2017. Sea Breeze is a U.S. and Ukraine co-hosted multinational maritime exercise held in the Black Sea and is designed to enhance interoperability of participating nations and strengthen maritime security within the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Marcin Platek

A Spanish Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon trails a U.S Marine KC-130J assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa as it prepares to receive fuel as part of a bilateral fixed-wing air-to-air refueling training near Morón Air Base, Spain, July 13, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct limited crisis response and theater security operations in Europe and North Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by SSgt. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.)

A Spanish Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon trails a U.S Marine KC-130J assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa as it prepares to receive fuel as part of a bilateral fixed-wing air-to-air refueling training near Morón Air Base, Spain, July 13, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct limited crisis response and theater security operations in Europe and North Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by SSgt. Kenneth K. Trotter Jr.)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Kenneth Trotter Jr.

Spanish soldiers wait in front of AS532 Cougar aircraft to begin a battalion air assault exercise with U.S. Marines from Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa at Villanubla Air Base, Spain, June 21, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct limited crisis response and theater security operations in Europe and North Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jodson B. Graves)

Spanish soldiers wait in front of AS532 Cougar aircraft to begin a battalion air assault exercise with U.S. Marines from Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa at Villanubla Air Base, Spain, June 21, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct limited crisis response and theater security operations in Europe and North Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jodson B. Graves)

Photo by Cpl. Jodson Graves

Sgt. Gabriel Morales, a rifleman with Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1, locates enemy grid coordinates during a call for fire exercise June 29, 2017, in Stjørdal, Norway. The call for fire was the first of seven stations Marines traveled to during a squad competition. Other stations included practical application in land navigation, squad ambush, reconnaissance patrol, the orders process, casualty aid, and casualty evacuation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Dorumsgaard)

Sgt. Gabriel Morales, a rifleman with Marine Rotational Force Europe 17.1, locates enemy grid coordinates during a call for fire exercise June 29, 2017, in Stjørdal, Norway. The call for fire was the first of seven stations Marines traveled to during a squad competition. Other stations included practical application in land navigation, squad ambush, reconnaissance patrol, the orders process, casualty aid, and casualty evacuation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emily Dorumsgaard)

Photo by Cpl. Emily Dorumsgaard

A member of the Uganda People’s Defence Force salutes a U.S. Marine assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa logistics combat element during a logistics training graduation at Camp Singo, Uganda, July 6, 2017. Camp Singo training included practical application and a final exercise, which focused on tactical scenario training to prepare the UPDF for future African Union Missions in Somalia deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Alexandra R. Bello)

A member of the Uganda People’s Defence Force salutes a U.S. Marine assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa logistics combat element during a logistics training graduation at Camp Singo, Uganda, July 6, 2017. Camp Singo training included practical application and a final exercise, which focused on tactical scenario training to prepare the UPDF for future African Union Missions in Somalia deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Alexandra R. Bello)

Photo by 1st Lt. Alexandra Bello

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, stand in formation along with Ukrainian marines and Turkish sailors and marines aboard the Turkish ship TCG Karamurselbey (NL-124), July 14, in the Black Sea, during exercise Sea Breeze 2017. Sea Breeze is a U.S. and Ukraine co-hosted multinational maritime exercise held in the Black Sea and is designed to enhance interoperability of participating nations and strengthen maritime security within the region.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Marcin Platek/Released)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, stand in formation along with Ukrainian marines and Turkish sailors and marines aboard the Turkish ship TCG Karamurselbey (NL-124), July 14, in the Black Sea, during exercise Sea Breeze 2017. Sea Breeze is a U.S. and Ukraine co-hosted multinational maritime exercise held in the Black Sea and is designed to enhance interoperability of participating nations and strengthen maritime security within the region.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Marcin Platek/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Marcin Platek

Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa prepare to deliver a wreath to distinguished guests at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery commemoration of the fallen heroes in Belleau, France on May 28, 2017. This Memorial Day ceremony was held in honor of the 99th anniversary of the battle of Belleau Wood. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Marcin Platek)

Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa prepare to deliver a wreath to distinguished guests at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery commemoration of the fallen heroes in Belleau, France on May 28, 2017. This Memorial Day ceremony was held in honor of the 99th anniversary of the battle of Belleau Wood. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Marcin Platek)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Marcin Platek

MajGen. Russell Sanborn, commander of Marine Forces Europe and Africa, talks to the crowd attending the change of command ceremony on Panzer Kaserne, Stuttgart, Germany, July 5, 2017.

MajGen. Russell Sanborn, commander of Marine Forces Europe and Africa, talks to the crowd attending the change of command ceremony on Panzer Kaserne, Stuttgart, Germany, July 5, 2017.

Photo by SSgt Marcin Platek

Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif)

Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif)

Photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif

Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif)

Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif)

Photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif

Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif)

Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif)

Photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif

Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif)

Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif)

Photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif

Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif)

Women with a U.S. Marine Female Engagement Team operating in Europe interact with students at the Cambridge School of Constanta, Romania, 28 Sept., 2016. The Marines spent two weeks doing military-to-military and military-to-civilian engagements to enhance regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif)

Photo by Sgt. Michelle Reif

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