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U.S. Marines of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (3/8), 2nd Marine Division (Mar Div), and 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment (2/2), 2nd Mar Div, hold a ceremony to mark the closing of Black Sea Rotational Force (BSRF), 14.2 and the opening of BSRF 14.2A on Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Aug. 21, 2014. 2/2 will replaced 3/8 for the winter rotation of BSRF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandria Blanche, 2nd MAR DIV, Combat Camera/Released)

U.S. Marines of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (3/8), 2nd Marine Division (Mar Div), and 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment (2/2), 2nd Mar Div, hold a ceremony to mark the closing of Black Sea Rotational Force (BSRF), 14.2 and the opening of BSRF 14.2A on Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Aug. 21, 2014. 2/2 will replaced 3/8 for the winter rotation of BSRF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandria Blanche, 2nd MAR DIV, Combat Camera/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Alexandria Blanche

Lt. Gen. Robert Neller, the commanding general of Marine Corps Forces Command, visited Naval Air Station Sigonella to meet service members with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14, Aug. 9, 2014. During his visit Neller emphasized the importance of the upcoming missions for SP-MAGTF Africa and reminded the service members that even though they only make up one third of one percent of Americans, while they’re on their missions they will be representing America. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

Lt. Gen. Robert Neller, the commanding general of Marine Corps Forces Command, visited Naval Air Station Sigonella to meet service members with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14, Aug. 9, 2014. During his visit Neller emphasized the importance of the upcoming missions for SP-MAGTF Africa and reminded the service members that even though they only make up one third of one percent of Americans, while they’re on their missions they will be representing America. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

Photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin

Lt. Gen. Robert Neller, the commanding general of Marine Corps Forces Command, visited Naval Air Station Sigonella to meet service members with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14, Aug. 9, 2014. During his visit Neller spoke about current events in the area SP-MAGTF Africa operates in, allowed service members to ask him questions, and gave them words of encouragement and advice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

Lt. Gen. Robert Neller, the commanding general of Marine Corps Forces Command, visited Naval Air Station Sigonella to meet service members with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14, Aug. 9, 2014. During his visit Neller spoke about current events in the area SP-MAGTF Africa operates in, allowed service members to ask him questions, and gave them words of encouragement and advice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

Photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin

Lance Cpl. Franky Guzman (left) asks Lt. Gen. Robert Neller (center), the commanding general of Marine Corps Forces Command, a question during Neller’s visit to Naval Air Station Sigonella Aug. 9, 2014. Neller visited NASSIG to meet service members with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

Lance Cpl. Franky Guzman (left) asks Lt. Gen. Robert Neller (center), the commanding general of Marine Corps Forces Command, a question during Neller’s visit to Naval Air Station Sigonella Aug. 9, 2014. Neller visited NASSIG to meet service members with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

Photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin

Lt. Gen. Robert Neller, the commanding general of Marine Corps Forces Command, visited Naval Air Station Sigonella to meet service members with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14, Aug. 9, 2014. Neller thanked the members of SP-MAGTF Africa for their service and wished them good luck on their upcoming missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

Lt. Gen. Robert Neller, the commanding general of Marine Corps Forces Command, visited Naval Air Station Sigonella to meet service members with the second iteration of SP-MAGTF Africa 14, Aug. 9, 2014. Neller thanked the members of SP-MAGTF Africa for their service and wished them good luck on their upcoming missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

Photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin

Armored variants of the M1114 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) are transported by truck from a ship offload location to one of six caves which make up the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program-Norway during an equipment modernization operation.

U.S. Marines from 2nd Marine Logistics Group out of Camp Lejeune, NC, in coordination with their Norwegian counterparts, are modernizing some of the equipment by placing approximately 350 containers of gear and nearly 400 pieces of heavy rolling stock into the storage caves.

  Specific equipment which will greatly increase the program’s readiness includes M1A1 Main Battle Tanks, Tank Retrievers, Armored Breeching Vehicles, Amphibious Assault Vehicles, Expanded Capacity Vehicle (ECV) Gun Trucks and several variants of the MTVR 7 ½ ton trucks.

Planning for this equipment refresh began in the spring of 2010.

Armored variants of the M1114 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) are transported by truck from a ship offload location to one of six caves which make up the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program-Norway during an equipment modernization operation. U.S. Marines from 2nd Marine Logistics Group out of Camp Lejeune, NC, in coordination with their Norwegian counterparts, are modernizing some of the equipment by placing approximately 350 containers of gear and nearly 400 pieces of heavy rolling stock into the storage caves.   Specific equipment which will greatly increase the program’s readiness includes M1A1 Main Battle Tanks, Tank Retrievers, Armored Breeching Vehicles, Amphibious Assault Vehicles, Expanded Capacity Vehicle (ECV) Gun Trucks and several variants of the MTVR 7 ½ ton trucks. Planning for this equipment refresh began in the spring of 2010.

Photo by Master Sgt. Chad McMeen

The patch worn by the Norwegian military members who are assigned to the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program-Norway clearly shows the partnership between the two countries.

U.S. Marines from 2nd Marine Logistics Group out of Camp Lejeune, NC, in coordination with their Norwegian counterparts, are modernizing some of the equipment currently stored within six caves as a part of the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program-Norway by placing approximately 350 containers of gear and nearly 400 pieces of heavy rolling stock into the storage caves.

The patch worn by the Norwegian military members who are assigned to the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program-Norway clearly shows the partnership between the two countries. U.S. Marines from 2nd Marine Logistics Group out of Camp Lejeune, NC, in coordination with their Norwegian counterparts, are modernizing some of the equipment currently stored within six caves as a part of the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program-Norway by placing approximately 350 containers of gear and nearly 400 pieces of heavy rolling stock into the storage caves.

Photo by Master Sgt. Chad McMeen

M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks and other vehicles and equipment are staged for transportation at the designated offload pier during a pre-planned Single Ship Movement and offload of military equipment from a Maritime Prepositioning Force ship in the Trøndelag region of Norway.

U.S. Marines from 2nd Marine Logistics Group out of Camp Lejeune, NC, in coordination with their Norwegian counterparts, are modernizing some of the equipment currently stored within six caves as a part of the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program-Norway by placing approximately 350 containers of gear and nearly 400 pieces of heavy rolling stock into the storage caves.   

Specific equipment which will greatly increase the program’s readiness includes M1A1 Main Battle Tanks, Tank Retrievers, Armored Breeching Vehicles, Amphibious Assault Vehicles, Expanded Capacity Vehicle (ECV) Gun Trucks and several variants of the MTVR 7 ½ ton trucks.

Planning for this equipment refresh began in the spring of 2010.

M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks and other vehicles and equipment are staged for transportation at the designated offload pier during a pre-planned Single Ship Movement and offload of military equipment from a Maritime Prepositioning Force ship in the Trøndelag region of Norway. U.S. Marines from 2nd Marine Logistics Group out of Camp Lejeune, NC, in coordination with their Norwegian counterparts, are modernizing some of the equipment currently stored within six caves as a part of the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program-Norway by placing approximately 350 containers of gear and nearly 400 pieces of heavy rolling stock into the storage caves.    Specific equipment which will greatly increase the program’s readiness includes M1A1 Main Battle Tanks, Tank Retrievers, Armored Breeching Vehicles, Amphibious Assault Vehicles, Expanded Capacity Vehicle (ECV) Gun Trucks and several variants of the MTVR 7 ½ ton trucks. Planning for this equipment refresh began in the spring of 2010.

Photo by Master Sgt. Chad McMeen

Military bulldozers and other equipment are staged for transportation at the designated offload pier during a pre-planned Single Ship Movement and offload of military equipment from a Maritime Prepositioning Force ship in the Trøndelag region of Norway.

U.S. Marines from 2nd Marine Logistics Group out of Camp Lejeune, NC, in coordination with their Norwegian counterparts, are modernizing some of the equipment currently stored within six caves as a part of the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program-Norway by placing approximately 350 containers of gear and nearly 400 pieces of heavy rolling stock into the storage caves.

  Specific equipment which will greatly increase the program’s readiness includes M1A1 Main Battle Tanks, Tank Retrievers, Armored Breeching Vehicles, Amphibious Assault Vehicles, Expanded Capacity Vehicle (ECV) Gun Trucks and several variants of the MTVR 7 ½ ton trucks.

Planning for this equipment refresh began in the spring of 2010.

Military bulldozers and other equipment are staged for transportation at the designated offload pier during a pre-planned Single Ship Movement and offload of military equipment from a Maritime Prepositioning Force ship in the Trøndelag region of Norway. U.S. Marines from 2nd Marine Logistics Group out of Camp Lejeune, NC, in coordination with their Norwegian counterparts, are modernizing some of the equipment currently stored within six caves as a part of the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program-Norway by placing approximately 350 containers of gear and nearly 400 pieces of heavy rolling stock into the storage caves.   Specific equipment which will greatly increase the program’s readiness includes M1A1 Main Battle Tanks, Tank Retrievers, Armored Breeching Vehicles, Amphibious Assault Vehicles, Expanded Capacity Vehicle (ECV) Gun Trucks and several variants of the MTVR 7 ½ ton trucks. Planning for this equipment refresh began in the spring of 2010.

Photo by Master Sgt. Chad McMeen

MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force
Crisis Response prepare to leave Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, to escort
approximately 150 personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Tripoli, Libya, on the
morning of July 26, 2014. The Department of State, in coordination with the
U.S. Ambassador for Libya, requested Department of Defense support for a
military-assisted departure of embassy personnel. SP-MAGTF Crisis Response is
a self-deploying, self-sustaining task force with the capacity to provide a
rapid-response capability to U.S. Africa Command. (Official Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response prepare to leave Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, to escort approximately 150 personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Tripoli, Libya, on the morning of July 26, 2014. The Department of State, in coordination with the U.S. Ambassador for Libya, requested Department of Defense support for a military-assisted departure of embassy personnel. SP-MAGTF Crisis Response is a self-deploying, self-sustaining task force with the capacity to provide a rapid-response capability to U.S. Africa Command. (Official Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

Photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin

Crew members conduct final inspections on an MV-22B Osprey with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response prior to departure, July 26, 2014. The Department of State, in coordination with the U.S. Ambassador for Libya, requested Department of Defense support for a military-assisted departure of embassy personnel. SP-MAGTF Crisis Response is a self-deploying, self-sustaining task force with the capacity to provide a rapid-response capability to U.S. Africa Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Maida Kalic)

Crew members conduct final inspections on an MV-22B Osprey with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response prior to departure, July 26, 2014. The Department of State, in coordination with the U.S. Ambassador for Libya, requested Department of Defense support for a military-assisted departure of embassy personnel. SP-MAGTF Crisis Response is a self-deploying, self-sustaining task force with the capacity to provide a rapid-response capability to U.S. Africa Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Maida Kalic)

Photo by 1st Lt. Maida Kalic

A quick reaction force with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response prepares to depart Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, in support of a military assisted departure from the U.S. Embassy in Tripoli, Libya, Saturday, July 26, 2014. The Department of State, in coordination with the U.S. Ambassador for Libya, requested Department of Defense support for a military-assisted departure of embassy personnel. SP-MAGTF Crisis Response is a self-deploying, self-sustaining task force with the capacity to provide a rapid-response capability to U.S. Africa Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Maida Kalic)

A quick reaction force with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response prepares to depart Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, in support of a military assisted departure from the U.S. Embassy in Tripoli, Libya, Saturday, July 26, 2014. The Department of State, in coordination with the U.S. Ambassador for Libya, requested Department of Defense support for a military-assisted departure of embassy personnel. SP-MAGTF Crisis Response is a self-deploying, self-sustaining task force with the capacity to provide a rapid-response capability to U.S. Africa Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Maida Kalic)

Photo by 1st Lt. Maida Kalic

A quick reaction force with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response prepares to depart Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, in support of a military assisted departure from the U.S. Embassy in Tripoli, Libya, Saturday, July 26, 2014. The Department of State, in coordination with the U.S. Ambassador for Libya, requested Department of Defense support for a military-assisted departure of embassy personnel. SP-MAGTF Crisis Response is a self-deploying, self-sustaining task force with the capacity to provide a rapid-response capability to U.S. Africa Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Maida Kalic)

A quick reaction force with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response prepares to depart Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, in support of a military assisted departure from the U.S. Embassy in Tripoli, Libya, Saturday, July 26, 2014. The Department of State, in coordination with the U.S. Ambassador for Libya, requested Department of Defense support for a military-assisted departure of embassy personnel. SP-MAGTF Crisis Response is a self-deploying, self-sustaining task force with the capacity to provide a rapid-response capability to U.S. Africa Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Maida Kalic)

Photo by 1st Lt. Maida Kalic

MV-22B tiltrotor Ospreys with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response prepare to take off in support of a military assisted departure from the U.S. Embassy in Tripoli, Libya, July 26, 2014. The Department of State, in coordination with the U.S. Ambassador for Libya, requested Department of Defense support for a military-assisted departure of embassy personnel. SP-MAGTF Crisis Response is a self-deploying, self-sustaining task force with the capacity to provide a rapid-response capability to U.S. Africa Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Maida Kalic)

MV-22B tiltrotor Ospreys with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response prepare to take off in support of a military assisted departure from the U.S. Embassy in Tripoli, Libya, July 26, 2014. The Department of State, in coordination with the U.S. Ambassador for Libya, requested Department of Defense support for a military-assisted departure of embassy personnel. SP-MAGTF Crisis Response is a self-deploying, self-sustaining task force with the capacity to provide a rapid-response capability to U.S. Africa Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Maida Kalic)

Photo by 1st Lt. Maida Kalic

A KC-130J with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response prepares to take off and provide support to a military assisted departure from the U.S. Embassy in Tripoli, Libya, July 26, 2014. The Department of State, in coordination with the U.S. Ambassador for Libya, requested Department of Defense support for a military-assisted departure of embassy personnel. SP-MAGTF Crisis Response is a self-deploying, self-sustaining task force with the capacity to provide a rapid-response capability to U.S. Africa Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Maida Kalic)

A KC-130J with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response prepares to take off and provide support to a military assisted departure from the U.S. Embassy in Tripoli, Libya, July 26, 2014. The Department of State, in coordination with the U.S. Ambassador for Libya, requested Department of Defense support for a military-assisted departure of embassy personnel. SP-MAGTF Crisis Response is a self-deploying, self-sustaining task force with the capacity to provide a rapid-response capability to U.S. Africa Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Maida Kalic)

Photo by 1st Lt. Maida Kalic

MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force
Crisis Response prepare to leave Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, to escort
approximately 150 personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Tripoli, Libya, on the
morning of July 26, 2014. The Department of State, in coordination with the
U.S. Ambassador for Libya, requested Department of Defense support for a
military-assisted departure of embassy personnel. SP-MAGTF Crisis Response is
a self-deploying, self-sustaining task force with the capacity to provide a
rapid-response capability to U.S. Africa Command.

MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response prepare to leave Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, to escort approximately 150 personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Tripoli, Libya, on the morning of July 26, 2014. The Department of State, in coordination with the U.S. Ambassador for Libya, requested Department of Defense support for a military-assisted departure of embassy personnel. SP-MAGTF Crisis Response is a self-deploying, self-sustaining task force with the capacity to provide a rapid-response capability to U.S. Africa Command.

Photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin

MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force
Crisis Response prepare to leave Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, to escort
approximately 150 personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Tripoli, Libya, on the
morning of July 26, 2014. The Department of State, in coordination with the
U.S. Ambassador for Libya, requested Department of Defense support for a
military-assisted departure of embassy personnel. SP-MAGTF Crisis Response is
a self-deploying, self-sustaining task force with the capacity to provide a
rapid-response capability to U.S. Africa Command. (Official Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response prepare to leave Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, to escort approximately 150 personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Tripoli, Libya, on the morning of July 26, 2014. The Department of State, in coordination with the U.S. Ambassador for Libya, requested Department of Defense support for a military-assisted departure of embassy personnel. SP-MAGTF Crisis Response is a self-deploying, self-sustaining task force with the capacity to provide a rapid-response capability to U.S. Africa Command. (Official Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Shawn Valosin)

Photo by Cpl. Shawn Valosin

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. George Rabidou Special Purpose Marine Air- Ground Task Force Crisis Response (SPMAGTF-CR) sergeant major hands the command flag to commanding officer Col. Kenneth Detreux during the SPMAGTF-CR transfer of authority ceremony aboard Moron Air Base, Spain, Aug 8, 2014. The purpose of the ceremony was to conduct a proper transition of the SPMAGTF-CR command element from 8th Marine Regiment to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andre Dakis, 26th MEU Combat Camera/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. George Rabidou Special Purpose Marine Air- Ground Task Force Crisis Response (SPMAGTF-CR) sergeant major hands the command flag to commanding officer Col. Kenneth Detreux during the SPMAGTF-CR transfer of authority ceremony aboard Moron Air Base, Spain, Aug 8, 2014. The purpose of the ceremony was to conduct a proper transition of the SPMAGTF-CR command element from 8th Marine Regiment to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andre Dakis, 26th MEU Combat Camera/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andre Dakis

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt.Maj. Scott M. Schmitt (left) 26th Marine Expeditonary Unit (26th MEU) sergeant major prepares to recieve the command flag from commanding officer Col. Robert C. Fulford during the Special Purpose Marine Air- Ground Task Force Crisis Response (SPMAGTF-CR) transfer of authority ceremony aboard Moron Air Base, Spain, Aug 8, 2014. The purpose of the ceremony was to conduct a proper transition of the SPMAGTF-CR command element from 8th Marine Regiment to the 26th MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andre Dakis, 26th MEU Combat Camera/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt.Maj. Scott M. Schmitt (left) 26th Marine Expeditonary Unit (26th MEU) sergeant major prepares to recieve the command flag from commanding officer Col. Robert C. Fulford during the Special Purpose Marine Air- Ground Task Force Crisis Response (SPMAGTF-CR) transfer of authority ceremony aboard Moron Air Base, Spain, Aug 8, 2014. The purpose of the ceremony was to conduct a proper transition of the SPMAGTF-CR command element from 8th Marine Regiment to the 26th MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andre Dakis, 26th MEU Combat Camera/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andre Dakis

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kenneth Detreux commanding officer of 8th Marine Regiment gives a speech during the Special Purpose Marine Air- Ground Task Force Crisis Response (SPMAGTF-CR) transfer of authority ceremony aboard Moron Air Base, Spain, Aug 8, 2014. The purpose of the ceremony was to conduct a proper transition of the SPMAGTF-CR command element from 8th Marine Regiment to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andre Dakis, 26th MEU Combat Camera/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kenneth Detreux commanding officer of 8th Marine Regiment gives a speech during the Special Purpose Marine Air- Ground Task Force Crisis Response (SPMAGTF-CR) transfer of authority ceremony aboard Moron Air Base, Spain, Aug 8, 2014. The purpose of the ceremony was to conduct a proper transition of the SPMAGTF-CR command element from 8th Marine Regiment to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andre Dakis, 26th MEU Combat Camera/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andre Dakis

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