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A U.S. Air Force airman with 496th Tactical Fighter Squadron, and a U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, serves Christmas food to fellow Marines and Sailors at Morón Air Base, Spain, Dec. 25, 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)

A U.S. Air Force airman with 496th Tactical Fighter Squadron, and a U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, serves Christmas food to fellow Marines and Sailors at Morón Air Base, Spain, Dec. 25, 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. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, and Belgian Army soldiers with the Special Operations Regiment withdraw from the beach during an amphibious landing demonstration during the closing ceremonies for Exercise Tropical Storm in Akanda, Gabon, Dec. 15, 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, and Belgian Army soldiers with the Special Operations Regiment withdraw from the beach during an amphibious landing demonstration during the closing ceremonies for Exercise Tropical Storm in Akanda, Gabon, Dec. 15, 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

A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, prepares to mount a horse while visiting a Norwegian family for Host-A-Marine, in Setermoen, Norway, Dec. 27, 2019. This program gave Marines the opportunity to conduct cultural exchanges and foster lasting professional relationships with Norwegians during the holiday season. MRF-E focuses on regional engagements throughout Europe by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain-warfare training, and military-to-military engagements, which enhance overall interoperability of the U.S. Marine Corps with allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Q. Hamilton)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, prepares to mount a horse while visiting a Norwegian family for Host-A-Marine, in Setermoen, Norway, Dec. 27, 2019. This program gave Marines the opportunity to conduct cultural exchanges and foster lasting professional relationships with Norwegians during the holiday season. MRF-E focuses on regional engagements throughout Europe by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain-warfare training, and military-to-military engagements, which enhance overall interoperability of the U.S. Marine Corps with allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Q. Hamilton)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Hamilton

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, maneuver across a field during a 4k hike in Setermoen, Norway, Dec. 27, 2019. Snow shoes were utilized throughout the entire duration of the 4k hike to sustain over-the-snow mobility. MRF-E focuses on regional engagements throughout Europe by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain-warfare training, and military-to-military engagements, which enhance overall interoperability of the U.S. Marine Corps with allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin X. Toledo)

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, maneuver across a field during a 4k hike in Setermoen, Norway, Dec. 27, 2019. Snow shoes were utilized throughout the entire duration of the 4k hike to sustain over-the-snow mobility. MRF-E focuses on regional engagements throughout Europe by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain-warfare training, and military-to-military engagements, which enhance overall interoperability of the U.S. Marine Corps with allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin X. Toledo)

Photo by Sgt. Justin Toledo

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, participate in a canine tracking exercise in Sigonella, Italy, Dec. 30, 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. Grace Jenkins)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, participate in a canine tracking exercise in Sigonella, Italy, Dec. 30, 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. Grace Jenkins)

Photo by 2nd Lt. Grace Jenkins

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, practice sword manual as they attend Corporal’s Course in Sigonella, Italy, Dec. 30, 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. Grace Jenkins)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, practice sword manual as they attend Corporal’s Course in Sigonella, Italy, Dec. 30, 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. Grace Jenkins)

Photo by 2nd Lt. Grace Jenkins

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, pose for a picture with a local Bardu soccer team during the Juleturneringa in Setermoen, Norway, Dec. 28, 2019. An invitation to an annual Christmas tournament exclusive to former and present Bardu soccer players was extended to Marines to provide them an opportunity to engage in local culture. MRF-E focuses on regional engagements throughout Europe by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain-warfare training, and military-to-military engagements, which enhance overall interoperability of the U.S. Marine Corps with allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin X. Toledo)

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, pose for a picture with a local Bardu soccer team during the Juleturneringa in Setermoen, Norway, Dec. 28, 2019. An invitation to an annual Christmas tournament exclusive to former and present Bardu soccer players was extended to Marines to provide them an opportunity to engage in local culture. MRF-E focuses on regional engagements throughout Europe by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain-warfare training, and military-to-military engagements, which enhance overall interoperability of the U.S. Marine Corps with allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin X. Toledo)

Photo by Sgt. Justin Toledo

U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Forse-Crisis Response-Africa 19.2 and 20.1 salute for the national anthem in formation during a transfer of authority ceremony at Morón Air Base, Spain, Oct. 1, 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. Kenny Gomez)

U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Forse-Crisis Response-Africa 19.2 and 20.1 salute for the national anthem in formation during a transfer of authority ceremony at Morón Air Base, Spain, Oct. 1, 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. Kenny Gomez)

Photo by Cpl. Kenny Gomez

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, extract Marines from a landing zone during quick-reaction force training at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Sept. 30, 2019. The rehearsal increased the Marines’ ability to conduct link-up procedures, on scene and in-route trauma stabilization, and offensive and defensive operations. 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. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, extract Marines from a landing zone during quick-reaction force training at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Sept. 30, 2019. The rehearsal increased the Marines’ ability to conduct link-up procedures, on scene and in-route trauma stabilization, and offensive and defensive operations. 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

Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, speaks to attendees at the Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.2 and 20.1 transfer-of-authority ceremony in Setermoen, Norway, Sept. 27, 2019. MRF-E focuses on regional engagements throughout Europe by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain-warfare training, and military-to-military engagements, which enhance overall interoperability of the U.S. Marine Corps with allies and partner. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Larisa Chavez)

Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hermesmann, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, speaks to attendees at the Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.2 and 20.1 transfer-of-authority ceremony in Setermoen, Norway, Sept. 27, 2019. MRF-E focuses on regional engagements throughout Europe by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain-warfare training, and military-to-military engagements, which enhance overall interoperability of the U.S. Marine Corps with allies and partner. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Larisa Chavez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Larisa Chavez

A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, disassembles a forward resuscitative surgical system at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Oct. 1, 2019. The FRSS is a highly mobile unit that allows Sailors to establish an operating and emergency medical center while forward deployed. 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. Nello Miele)

A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, disassembles a forward resuscitative surgical system at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Oct. 1, 2019. The FRSS is a highly mobile unit that allows Sailors to establish an operating and emergency medical center while forward deployed. 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. Nello Miele)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nello Miele

A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, fires an M4 carbine during a battle-sight zero at a shooting range in Sigonella, Italy, Oct. 4, 2019. The purpose of a BZO is to ensure the Marines’ rifle combat optic is adjusted for accuracy. 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. Nello Miele)

A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, fires an M4 carbine during a battle-sight zero at a shooting range in Sigonella, Italy, Oct. 4, 2019. The purpose of a BZO is to ensure the Marines’ rifle combat optic is adjusted for accuracy. 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. 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, fire their M4 carbines during a battle-sight zero range at Morόn Air Base, Spain, Sept. 27, 2019. The intent of the range is to ensure weapon accuracy for the Marines. 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 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, fire their M4 carbines during a battle-sight zero range at Morόn Air Base, Spain, Sept. 27, 2019. The intent of the range is to ensure weapon accuracy for the Marines. 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 Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 19.2 and 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, participate in an explosive ordnance disposal exercise on Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, 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 2nd Lt. Grace Jenkins)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 19.2 and 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, participate in an explosive ordnance disposal exercise on Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, 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 2nd Lt. Grace Jenkins)

Photo by 2nd Lt. GraceGrace Jenkins

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

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