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A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe (MRF-E) 19.1 cleans an M777 towed 155 mm howitzer during Exercise Northern Screen in Setermoen, Norway, Nov 7, 2018. The exercise increases the Marines’ proficiency in cold-weather, arctic, and mountainous environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nghia Tran)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe (MRF-E) 19.1 cleans an M777 towed 155 mm howitzer during Exercise Northern Screen in Setermoen, Norway, Nov 7, 2018. The exercise increases the Marines’ proficiency in cold-weather, arctic, and mountainous environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nghia Tran)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nghia Tran

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force- Europe 18.1 stand in formation during the transfer of authority ceremony on Setermoen Leir Military Camp, Norway, Oct. 1, 2018. MRF-E 18.1 was relieved by MRF-E 19.1 after their seven-month deployment. This is the first deployment of the expanded Marine Corps rotational presence of approximately 700 Marines in Norway, which was announced by the Government of Norway in August. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Victor A. Mancilla)

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force- Europe 18.1 stand in formation during the transfer of authority ceremony on Setermoen Leir Military Camp, Norway, Oct. 1, 2018. MRF-E 18.1 was relieved by MRF-E 19.1 after their seven-month deployment. This is the first deployment of the expanded Marine Corps rotational presence of approximately 700 Marines in Norway, which was announced by the Government of Norway in August. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Victor A. Mancilla)

Photo by Sgt. Victor Mancilla

Service members from 10 Allied and partner nations, including Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 18.1, 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, and II Marine Expeditionary Force, participate in the closing ceremony of Exercise Agile Spirit 18 at Senaki Air Base, Georgia, Sept. 10, 2018 Agile Spirit is an annual exercise that builds and operational capabilities in a multinational environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Abrey Liggins/Released)

Service members from 10 Allied and partner nations, including Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 18.1, 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, and II Marine Expeditionary Force, participate in the closing ceremony of Exercise Agile Spirit 18 at Senaki Air Base, Georgia, Sept. 10, 2018 Agile Spirit is an annual exercise that builds and operational capabilities in a multinational environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Abrey Liggins/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Abrey Liggins

A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 18.1 shoots the Swedish Carl Gustaf M4 anti-tank recoilless rifle during the cross-training range at Exercise Archipelago Endeavor with Swedish Marines of 1st Marine Regiment aboard the island of Uto, Harsfjarden, Sweden, Sep. 5, 2018. Exercise Archipelago Endeavor is an integrated field training exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces. (U.S. Marines Corps photo by Sgt. Victor A. Mancilla)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 18.1 shoots the Swedish Carl Gustaf M4 anti-tank recoilless rifle during the cross-training range at Exercise Archipelago Endeavor with Swedish Marines of 1st Marine Regiment aboard the island of Uto, Harsfjarden, Sweden, Sep. 5, 2018. Exercise Archipelago Endeavor is an integrated field training exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces. (U.S. Marines Corps photo by Sgt. Victor A. Mancilla)

Photo by Sgt. Victor Mancilla

Swedish Marines of 1st Marine Regiment demonstrate U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 18.1 how to fire the Carl Gustaf anti-tank recoilless rifle during Exercise Archipelago Endeavor aboard the island of Uto, Sweden, Sept. 6, 2018. Exercise Archipelago Endeavor is an integrated field training exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Menelik Collins /Released)

Swedish Marines of 1st Marine Regiment demonstrate U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 18.1 how to fire the Carl Gustaf anti-tank recoilless rifle during Exercise Archipelago Endeavor aboard the island of Uto, Sweden, Sept. 6, 2018. Exercise Archipelago Endeavor is an integrated field training exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Menelik Collins /Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Menelik Collins

Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe provide security during amphibious assault rehearsal during Exercise Archipelago Endeavor along with Swedish Marines in Korso, Sweden, Aug. 30, 2018. Archipelago Endeavor is a bilateral training exercise in Sweden to enhance interoperability and strengthen security in the Baltic Region. This is the first time U.S. and Swedish Marines have trained as an integrated unit on the Swedish Combat Boat 90 (CB-90) to perform a company-level amphibious assault on the outer Stockholm archipelago. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin J. Andrews/Released)

Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe provide security during amphibious assault rehearsal during Exercise Archipelago Endeavor along with Swedish Marines in Korso, Sweden, Aug. 30, 2018. Archipelago Endeavor is a bilateral training exercise in Sweden to enhance interoperability and strengthen security in the Baltic Region. This is the first time U.S. and Swedish Marines have trained as an integrated unit on the Swedish Combat Boat 90 (CB-90) to perform a company-level amphibious assault on the outer Stockholm archipelago. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin J. Andrews/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Devin Andrews

A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 18.1 inspects the Swedish Carl Gustaf M4 anti-tank recoilless rifle during the cross-training range at Exercise Archipelago Endeavor with Swedish Coastal Rangers of 1st Marine Regiment aboard Berga Naval Base, Harsfjarden, Sweden, Aug. 22, 2018. Exercise Archipelago Endeavor is an integrated field training exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victor A. Mancilla/Released)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 18.1 inspects the Swedish Carl Gustaf M4 anti-tank recoilless rifle during the cross-training range at Exercise Archipelago Endeavor with Swedish Coastal Rangers of 1st Marine Regiment aboard Berga Naval Base, Harsfjarden, Sweden, Aug. 22, 2018. Exercise Archipelago Endeavor is an integrated field training exercise that increases operational capability and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victor A. Mancilla/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Victor Mancilla

Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe provides security during amphibious assault rehearsal during Exercise Archipelago Endeavor along with Swedish Marines in Korso, Sweden, Aug. 30, 2018. Archipelago Endeavor is a bilateral training exercise in Sweden to enhance interoperability and strengthen security in the Baltic Region. This is the first time U.S. and Swedish Marines have trained as an integrated unit on the Swedish Combat Boat 90 (CB-90) to perform a company-level amphibious assault on the outer Stockholm archipelago. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Andrews/Released)

Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe provides security during amphibious assault rehearsal during Exercise Archipelago Endeavor along with Swedish Marines in Korso, Sweden, Aug. 30, 2018. Archipelago Endeavor is a bilateral training exercise in Sweden to enhance interoperability and strengthen security in the Baltic Region. This is the first time U.S. and Swedish Marines have trained as an integrated unit on the Swedish Combat Boat 90 (CB-90) to perform a company-level amphibious assault on the outer Stockholm archipelago. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Andrews/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Devin Andrews

A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 18.1 conducts a tactical reload while executing an advanced portion of a Combat Marksmanship Program range during Exercise Platinum Lion 18 at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, Aug. 5, 2018. Platinum Lion is an annual field training exercise that reinforces relationships in a joint training environment, builds understanding of partner nation tactics, techniques and procedures, and increases interoperability with Allied and partner forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Sturdivant/Released)

A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 18.1 conducts a tactical reload while executing an advanced portion of a Combat Marksmanship Program range during Exercise Platinum Lion 18 at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, Aug. 5, 2018. Platinum Lion is an annual field training exercise that reinforces relationships in a joint training environment, builds understanding of partner nation tactics, techniques and procedures, and increases interoperability with Allied and partner forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Sturdivant/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Alexander Sturdivant

U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 18.1 prepare to board a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter providing security for medical personnel during a medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) drill at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, Aug. 16, 2018. The training simulated the MEDEVAC of notionally-injured Marines and civilians, validating combined, joint-integrated medical procedures in the event of a mass casualty incident. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Abrey Liggins/Released)

U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 18.1 prepare to board a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter providing security for medical personnel during a medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) drill at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, Aug. 16, 2018. The training simulated the MEDEVAC of notionally-injured Marines and civilians, validating combined, joint-integrated medical procedures in the event of a mass casualty incident. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Abrey Liggins/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Abrey Liggins

A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 18.1 uses a Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Common Handheld to direct machine gun fire during a platoon-supported attack range at Giskas, Norway, Aug. 7, 2018. The MCH enables Marines to relay messages and locations to other users in a manner similar to text messaging. The tablet’s capabilities will augment previous methods of radio contact, allowing quieter and more efficient long-distance communication. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gloria Lepko/Released)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 18.1 uses a Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Common Handheld to direct machine gun fire during a platoon-supported attack range at Giskas, Norway, Aug. 7, 2018. The MCH enables Marines to relay messages and locations to other users in a manner similar to text messaging. The tablet’s capabilities will augment previous methods of radio contact, allowing quieter and more efficient long-distance communication. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gloria Lepko/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Gloria Lepko

A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 18.1 fires an M240B machine gun during a live-fire range at Giskas, Norway, Aug. 6, 2018. The range included both platoon-and squad-supported attacks across three ranges over the course of two days. The Marines utilized both Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Common Handheld devices and Unmanned Aerial Systems to support the range. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gloria Lepko/Released)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 18.1 fires an M240B machine gun during a live-fire range at Giskas, Norway, Aug. 6, 2018. The range included both platoon-and squad-supported attacks across three ranges over the course of two days. The Marines utilized both Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Common Handheld devices and Unmanned Aerial Systems to support the range. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gloria Lepko/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Gloria Lepko

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 18.1 pilots a Small Unmanned Aerial System during a platoon-supported attack at Giskas, Norway, Aug. 8, 2018. The SUAS uses a camera to capture real-time surveillance while flying overhead, allowing Marines to track movement and relay information to a squads from a distance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gloria Lepko/Released)

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 18.1 pilots a Small Unmanned Aerial System during a platoon-supported attack at Giskas, Norway, Aug. 8, 2018. The SUAS uses a camera to capture real-time surveillance while flying overhead, allowing Marines to track movement and relay information to a squads from a distance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gloria Lepko/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Gloria Lepko

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 18.1 detonate explosives during an urban breaching range at Giskas, Norway, Aug. 8, 2018. The range gave Marines the opportunity to clear a shoot house with several obstacles including a gate, doors, and walls. The Marines worked in squads to construct different explosive charges and breach various barriers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gloria Lepko/Released)

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 18.1 detonate explosives during an urban breaching range at Giskas, Norway, Aug. 8, 2018. The range gave Marines the opportunity to clear a shoot house with several obstacles including a gate, doors, and walls. The Marines worked in squads to construct different explosive charges and breach various barriers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gloria Lepko/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Gloria Lepko

U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 18.1 sight in at an unknown distance range during Exercise Platinum Lion 18 at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, Aug. 7, 2018. Platinum Lion is an annual field training exercise that reinforces relationships in a joint training environment, builds understanding of partner nation tactics, techniques and procedures, and increases interoperability with Allied and partner forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel D. Travis/Released)

U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 18.1 sight in at an unknown distance range during Exercise Platinum Lion 18 at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, Aug. 7, 2018. Platinum Lion is an annual field training exercise that reinforces relationships in a joint training environment, builds understanding of partner nation tactics, techniques and procedures, and increases interoperability with Allied and partner forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel D. Travis/Released)

Photo by LCpl Angel Travis

U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 18.1 conduct high-angle fire training with a Mark 19 40mm grenade launcher during a deployment for training exercise at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 4, 2018. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment conducted five days of live-fire ranges, enhancing their operational capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Abrey Liggins/Released)

U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 18.1 conduct high-angle fire training with a Mark 19 40mm grenade launcher during a deployment for training exercise at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 4, 2018. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment conducted five days of live-fire ranges, enhancing their operational capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Abrey Liggins/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Abrey Liggins

A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 18.1 observes a live-fire range through a pair of binoculars during a deployment for training exercise at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 2, 2018. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment conducted five days of live-fire ranges, enhancing their operational capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Alexander Sturdivant/Released)

A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 18.1 observes a live-fire range through a pair of binoculars during a deployment for training exercise at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 2, 2018. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment conducted five days of live-fire ranges, enhancing their operational capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Alexander Sturdivant/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Alexander Sturdivant

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa fast-rope out of a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey at Naval Station Rota, Spain, June 26, 2018. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Europe and North Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Britni M. Garcia Green/Released)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa fast-rope out of a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey at Naval Station Rota, Spain, June 26, 2018. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct crisis-response and theater-security operations in Europe and North Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Britni M. Garcia Green/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Britni Garcia

A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 18.1 locks onto a target using an FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missile launcher during a deployment for training exercise at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 5, 2018. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment conducted five days of live-fire ranges, enhancing their operational capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Abrey Liggins/Released)

A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 18.1 locks onto a target using an FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missile launcher during a deployment for training exercise at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 5, 2018. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment conducted five days of live-fire ranges, enhancing their operational capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Abrey Liggins/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Abrey Liggins

A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 18.1 sights in on a target with an M40A6 sniper rifle during a deployment for training exercise at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 3, 2018. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment conducted five days of live-fire ranges, enhancing their operational capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Abrey Liggins/Released)

A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force 18.1 sights in on a target with an M40A6 sniper rifle during a deployment for training exercise at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 3, 2018. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment conducted five days of live-fire ranges, enhancing their operational capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Abrey Liggins/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Abrey Liggins

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