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U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 19.1 meet with a student from Istituto Professionale Alberghiero Giovanni Falcone for a language interaction class and a Thanksgiving dinner in Giarre, Italy, Nov. 22, 2018. Marines and Sailors with SPMAGTF-CR-AF strengthen partnerships with the host nation by participating in community relations events during their deployment. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rodney Scott)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 19.1 meet with a student from Istituto Professionale Alberghiero Giovanni Falcone for a language interaction class and a Thanksgiving dinner in Giarre, Italy, Nov. 22, 2018. Marines and Sailors with SPMAGTF-CR-AF strengthen partnerships with the host nation by participating in community relations events during their deployment. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rodney Scott)

Photo by 1st Lt. Christin St John

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa practice riot-control techniques during a non-lethal training event at Morón Air Base, Spain, Dec. 14, 2018. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is a rotational force deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Katelyn Hunter)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa practice riot-control techniques during a non-lethal training event at Morón Air Base, Spain, Dec. 14, 2018. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is a rotational force deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Katelyn Hunter)

Photo by Sgt. Katelyn Hunter

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe (MRF-E) 19.1 fire a M252 81 mm mortar system in Setermoen, Norway, Nov 27, 2018. This training will increase MRF-E Marines’ proficiency at cold-weather and mountain-warfare tactical operations in cold-weather environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nghia Tran)

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe (MRF-E) 19.1 fire a M252 81 mm mortar system in Setermoen, Norway, Nov 27, 2018. This training will increase MRF-E Marines’ proficiency at cold-weather and mountain-warfare tactical operations in cold-weather environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nghia Tran)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nghia Tran

A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa and a German soldier set security during a training event in Seedorf, Germany, Dec. 4, 2018. This event, which focused on infantry tactics and maneuvers, marked the first time U.S. Marines have trained with German Fallschirmjäger Regiment-31. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is a rotational force deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Katelyn Hunter)

A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa and a German soldier set security during a training event in Seedorf, Germany, Dec. 4, 2018. This event, which focused on infantry tactics and maneuvers, marked the first time U.S. Marines have trained with German Fallschirmjäger Regiment-31. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is a rotational force deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Katelyn Hunter)

Photo by Sgt. Katelyn Hunter

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force Europe 19.1 (MRF-E) teach Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) techniques to Norwegian Soldiers during a live broad-cast for “NRK Norwegian Network” at Vaernes Air Base, Norway, Nov. 19, 2018. The MRF-E Marines were selected to be the participants of a Norwegian talk show known as Norge Na (Norway Now). The talk show will inform the Norwegian community about the mission of MRF-E 19.1 and explain how the deployment has bolstered the local community of Stjørdal, Norway. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elijah Abernathy/Released)

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force Europe 19.1 (MRF-E) teach Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) techniques to Norwegian Soldiers during a live broad-cast for “NRK Norwegian Network” at Vaernes Air Base, Norway, Nov. 19, 2018. The MRF-E Marines were selected to be the participants of a Norwegian talk show known as Norge Na (Norway Now). The talk show will inform the Norwegian community about the mission of MRF-E 19.1 and explain how the deployment has bolstered the local community of Stjørdal, Norway. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elijah Abernathy/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Elijah Abernathy

A Spanish soldier performs a military free-fall jump from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130T during Death From Above in Torrejon, Spain, Nov. 29, 2018. Death From Above is a bilateral exercise that allows U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa and Spanish soldiers to practice high-altitude jumps and air-delivery drops. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is a rotational force deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Katelyn Hunter)

A Spanish soldier performs a military free-fall jump from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130T during Death From Above in Torrejon, Spain, Nov. 29, 2018. Death From Above is a bilateral exercise that allows U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa and Spanish soldiers to practice high-altitude jumps and air-delivery drops. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is a rotational force deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Katelyn Hunter)

Photo by Sgt. Katelyn Hunter

A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force- Crisis Response- Africa (SPMAGTF-CR-AF) 19.1 Ground Combat Element runs fast rope drills in Sicily, Italy, Nov. 22, 2018. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bethanie Ryan)

A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force- Crisis Response- Africa (SPMAGTF-CR-AF) 19.1 Ground Combat Element runs fast rope drills in Sicily, Italy, Nov. 22, 2018. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bethanie Ryan)

Photo by Cpl. Bethanie Ryan

A U.S. Marine with the ground combat element of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force- Crisis Response- Africa (SPMAGTF-CR-AF) 19.1 qualifies on the Beretta M9 pistol at Etna Range, Sicily, Italy, Nov. 22, 2018. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bethanie Ryan)

A U.S. Marine with the ground combat element of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force- Crisis Response- Africa (SPMAGTF-CR-AF) 19.1 qualifies on the Beretta M9 pistol at Etna Range, Sicily, Italy, Nov. 22, 2018. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bethanie Ryan)

Photo by Cpl. Bethanie Ryan

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa sprint to a security position after disembarking a Landing Craft Utility boat during GRUFLEX in Sierra De Retin, Spain, Nov. 23, 2018. GRUFLEX is a multinational amphibious exercise led by the Spanish navy that focuses on enhancing multilateral tactics and building partner relations through shared training events. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is a rotational force deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Katelyn Hunter)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa sprint to a security position after disembarking a Landing Craft Utility boat during GRUFLEX in Sierra De Retin, Spain, Nov. 23, 2018. GRUFLEX is a multinational amphibious exercise led by the Spanish navy that focuses on enhancing multilateral tactics and building partner relations through shared training events. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is a rotational force deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Katelyn Hunter)

Photo by Sgt. Katelyn Hunter

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe (MRF-E) 19.1 participates in an Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray course in Setermoen, Norway, Nov 24, 2018. This course consists of Marines battling the effects of OC while executing self-defense techniques and methods of detaining. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nghia Tran)

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe (MRF-E) 19.1 participates in an Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray course in Setermoen, Norway, Nov 24, 2018. This course consists of Marines battling the effects of OC while executing self-defense techniques and methods of detaining. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nghia Tran)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nghia Tran

U.S. Marines and a U.S. Navy Sailor with Marine Rotational Force-Europe (MRF-E) 19.1 participate in class discussions while visiting the Sami school Tromssa Sameskuvla in Bardufoss, Norway, Nov. 26, 2018. The trip allowed Marines to interact with Norwegian students from first to eighth grade and school staff to learn about traditional and modern Sami culture. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin)

U.S. Marines and a U.S. Navy Sailor with Marine Rotational Force-Europe (MRF-E) 19.1 participate in class discussions while visiting the Sami school Tromssa Sameskuvla in Bardufoss, Norway, Nov. 26, 2018. The trip allowed Marines to interact with Norwegian students from first to eighth grade and school staff to learn about traditional and modern Sami culture. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin)

Photo by Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin

A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.1 (MRF-E), sets a marker during a squad attack as a part of Exercise Northern Screen in Setermoen, Norway, Nov. 28, 2018. The exercise increases the Marines’ proficiency in cold-weather, arctic, and mountainous environments. (Courtesy Asset)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.1 (MRF-E), sets a marker during a squad attack as a part of Exercise Northern Screen in Setermoen, Norway, Nov. 28, 2018. The exercise increases the Marines’ proficiency in cold-weather, arctic, and mountainous environments. (Courtesy Asset)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Marcin Platek

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.1 (MRF-E) fire rounds from a Light Armored Vehicle during Exercise Northern Screen at Setermoen, Norway, Nov. 5, 2018. The exercise increases the Marines’ proficiency in cold-weather, arctic, and mountainous environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin)

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.1 (MRF-E) fire rounds from a Light Armored Vehicle during Exercise Northern Screen at Setermoen, Norway, Nov. 5, 2018. The exercise increases the Marines’ proficiency in cold-weather, arctic, and mountainous environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin)

Photo by Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Charles J. Baumann, a combat artist with the National Museum of the Marine Corps, sketches a U.S. Marine mortarman and U.S. Navy corpsman with 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participating in Exercise Trident Juncture 18, as they post security in a landing zone near Gjøra, Norway, Oct. 31, 2018. Trident Juncture 18 enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies’ and partners’ abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Averi Coppa/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Charles J. Baumann, a combat artist with the National Museum of the Marine Corps, sketches a U.S. Marine mortarman and U.S. Navy corpsman with 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participating in Exercise Trident Juncture 18, as they post security in a landing zone near Gjøra, Norway, Oct. 31, 2018. Trident Juncture 18 enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies’ and partners’ abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Averi Coppa/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Averi Coppa

U.S. Marines with 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct an amphibious landing in an Assault Amphibious Vehicle during Exercise Trident Juncture 18 in Alvund, Norway, Oct. 30, 2018. Trident Juncture 18 enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies’ and partners’ abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Menelik Collins/Released)

U.S. Marines with 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct an amphibious landing in an Assault Amphibious Vehicle during Exercise Trident Juncture 18 in Alvund, Norway, Oct. 30, 2018. Trident Juncture 18 enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies’ and partners’ abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Menelik Collins/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Menelik Collins

U.S. Marines with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, advance towards their eastern objective defended by opposing Spanish forces during Exercise Trident Juncture 18 near Folldal, Norway, Nov. 3, 2018. Trident Juncture 18 enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies’ and partners’ abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Menelik Collins/Released)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, advance towards their eastern objective defended by opposing Spanish forces during Exercise Trident Juncture 18 near Folldal, Norway, Nov. 3, 2018. Trident Juncture 18 enhances the U.S. and NATO Allies’ and partners’ abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Menelik Collins/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Menelik Collins

Spanish soldiers standby to board a KC-130T during Death From Above in Torrejon, Spain, Oct. 30, 2018. Death From Above is a bilateral exercise that allows U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa and Spanish army to practice high-altitude jumps and air-delivery drops. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Katelyn Hunter)

Spanish soldiers standby to board a KC-130T during Death From Above in Torrejon, Spain, Oct. 30, 2018. Death From Above is a bilateral exercise that allows U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa and Spanish army to practice high-altitude jumps and air-delivery drops. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Katelyn Hunter)

Photo by Sgt. Katelyn Hunter

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa maneuver through a vertical assault course during Exercise Green Claymore at Ballachulish Quarry, in Ballachulish, Scotland, Nov. 1, 2018. Green Claymore is a pre-Arctic training course led by the British Royal Marines, designed to improve mountaineering and cold-weather survival. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Katelyn Hunter)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa maneuver through a vertical assault course during Exercise Green Claymore at Ballachulish Quarry, in Ballachulish, Scotland, Nov. 1, 2018. Green Claymore is a pre-Arctic training course led by the British Royal Marines, designed to improve mountaineering and cold-weather survival. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Katelyn Hunter)

Photo by Sgt. Katelyn Hunter

A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.1 (MRF-E) fire rounds from a Light Armored Vehicle during Exercise Northern Screen at Setermoen, Norway, Nov. 5, 2018. The exercise increases the Marines’ proficiency in cold-weather, arctic, and mountainous environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.1 (MRF-E) fire rounds from a Light Armored Vehicle during Exercise Northern Screen at Setermoen, Norway, Nov. 5, 2018. The exercise increases the Marines’ proficiency in cold-weather, arctic, and mountainous environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin)

Photo by Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, the II MEF commanding general, Brig. Gen. Stephen Neary, the 2nd MEB commanding general, and Maj. Gen. Odin Johannessen, the chief of staff of the Norwegian Army, visit U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.1 (MRF-E) during Exercise Northern Screen at Setermoen, Norway, Nov. 4, 2018. The distinguished visitors received firsthand understanding on the training the Marines were receiving as well as building enthusiasm throughout the ranks. Northern Screen is a bilateral exercise involving the United States Marine Corps’ MRF-E and Norwegian military, and is taking place in the vicinity of Setermoen, Norway, Oct. 24-Nov. 7, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, the II MEF commanding general, Brig. Gen. Stephen Neary, the 2nd MEB commanding general, and Maj. Gen. Odin Johannessen, the chief of staff of the Norwegian Army, visit U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.1 (MRF-E) during Exercise Northern Screen at Setermoen, Norway, Nov. 4, 2018. The distinguished visitors received firsthand understanding on the training the Marines were receiving as well as building enthusiasm throughout the ranks. Northern Screen is a bilateral exercise involving the United States Marine Corps’ MRF-E and Norwegian military, and is taking place in the vicinity of Setermoen, Norway, Oct. 24-Nov. 7, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin)

Photo by Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin

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