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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ramon Licea, a small arms technician with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, does maintenance on a Berretta M9 9mm pistol at a Cooperative Security Location in Libreville, Gabon, June 17, 2015. SPMAGTF-CR-AF, currently stationed at Moròn Air Base, Spain, deployed to the CSL to validate the Marine Corps’ ability to forward-stage a force of approximately 200 Marines and sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ramon Licea, a small arms technician with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, does maintenance on a Berretta M9 9mm pistol at a Cooperative Security Location in Libreville, Gabon, June 17, 2015. SPMAGTF-CR-AF, currently stationed at Moròn Air Base, Spain, deployed to the CSL to validate the Marine Corps’ ability to forward-stage a force of approximately 200 Marines and sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza

A cardboard sign indicates the hours of operation for the laundry facility at a Cooperative Security Location in Libreville, Gabon, June 17, 2015. Marines and sailors stationed at Moròn Air Base, Spain, are currently validating their forward-staging capabilities while maintaining life support for approximately 200 personnel in Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza/Released)

A cardboard sign indicates the hours of operation for the laundry facility at a Cooperative Security Location in Libreville, Gabon, June 17, 2015. Marines and sailors stationed at Moròn Air Base, Spain, are currently validating their forward-staging capabilities while maintaining life support for approximately 200 personnel in Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Nichole Beckwith, a hospital corpsman with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, tests water chlorine levels at a Cooperative Security Location in Libreville, Gabon, June 17, 2015. Marines and sailors currently stationed at Moròn Air Base, Spain, deployed to the CSL to validate the Marine Corps’ ability to forward-stage a force of approximately 200 personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza/Released)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Nichole Beckwith, a hospital corpsman with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, tests water chlorine levels at a Cooperative Security Location in Libreville, Gabon, June 17, 2015. Marines and sailors currently stationed at Moròn Air Base, Spain, deployed to the CSL to validate the Marine Corps’ ability to forward-stage a force of approximately 200 personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Nigel V. Priesman (left) and Sgt. John W. Williams (right) help a child unwrap a toy given by generous Americans provided in a partnership through an organization called United Hands Romania, a nonprofit that works alongside other nonprofits in the United States. The child is part of a group home for neglected children that falls under the Child Protective Agency of Romania. Priesman is the civil affairs noncommissioned officer in-charge and Williams is the security detachment noncommissioned officer in-charge for Black Sea Rotational Force.

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Nigel V. Priesman (left) and Sgt. John W. Williams (right) help a child unwrap a toy given by generous Americans provided in a partnership through an organization called United Hands Romania, a nonprofit that works alongside other nonprofits in the United States. The child is part of a group home for neglected children that falls under the Child Protective Agency of Romania. Priesman is the civil affairs noncommissioned officer in-charge and Williams is the security detachment noncommissioned officer in-charge for Black Sea Rotational Force.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Wayne Edmiston

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Steven J. White helps a child open a gift box given by generous Americans provided in a partnership through an organization called United Hands Romania, a nonprofit that works alongside other nonprofits in the United States. The child is part of a group home for neglected children that falls under the Child Protective Agency of Romania. White is a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist with Black Sea Rotational Force.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Steven J. White helps a child open a gift box given by generous Americans provided in a partnership through an organization called United Hands Romania, a nonprofit that works alongside other nonprofits in the United States. The child is part of a group home for neglected children that falls under the Child Protective Agency of Romania. White is a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist with Black Sea Rotational Force.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Wayne Edmiston

Two Romanian children read a card given by generous Americans provided in a partnership through an organization called United Hands Romania, a nonprofit that works alongside other nonprofits in the United States. The children are part of a group home for neglected children that falls under the Child Protective Agency of Romania. During the event, U.S. Marines with the Black Sea Rotational Force were the stewards who actually presented the gifts to the children.

Two Romanian children read a card given by generous Americans provided in a partnership through an organization called United Hands Romania, a nonprofit that works alongside other nonprofits in the United States. The children are part of a group home for neglected children that falls under the Child Protective Agency of Romania. During the event, U.S. Marines with the Black Sea Rotational Force were the stewards who actually presented the gifts to the children.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Wayne Edmiston

U.S. Marine Capt. Matthew J. Gordon helps a child unwrap a toy given by generous Americans provided in a partnership through an organization called United Hands Romania, a nonprofit that works alongside other nonprofits in the United States. The child is part of a group home for neglected children that falls under the Child Protective Agency of Romania. Gordon is a signals intelligence officer with Black Sea Rotational Force.

U.S. Marine Capt. Matthew J. Gordon helps a child unwrap a toy given by generous Americans provided in a partnership through an organization called United Hands Romania, a nonprofit that works alongside other nonprofits in the United States. The child is part of a group home for neglected children that falls under the Child Protective Agency of Romania. Gordon is a signals intelligence officer with Black Sea Rotational Force.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Wayne Edmiston

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Keith E. Crowley challenges an opponent during an exhibition soccer game against local Romanian children. The children are part of boys group home that falls under the Child Protective Agency of Romania. The Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force have an enduring partnership with the Child Protective Agency of Romania by giving their time during various events throughout the year. Crowley is an administrative clerk with BSRF.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Keith E. Crowley challenges an opponent during an exhibition soccer game against local Romanian children. The children are part of boys group home that falls under the Child Protective Agency of Romania. The Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force have an enduring partnership with the Child Protective Agency of Romania by giving their time during various events throughout the year. Crowley is an administrative clerk with BSRF.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Wayne Edmiston

French Lt. Col. Jean-Luc Renault, the course director for a training exercise at the National Gendarmerie Training Center in St. Astier, France, instructs Marines on riot-control techniques at Morón Air Base, Spain, June 15, 2015. The training was an essential precursor for the Marines’ future participation in a bilateral training event with France’s Escadron de Gendarmerie Mobile in St. Astier. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon/Released)

French Lt. Col. Jean-Luc Renault, the course director for a training exercise at the National Gendarmerie Training Center in St. Astier, France, instructs Marines on riot-control techniques at Morón Air Base, Spain, June 15, 2015. The training was an essential precursor for the Marines’ future participation in a bilateral training event with France’s Escadron de Gendarmerie Mobile in St. Astier. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon/Released)

Photo by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Liam Driscoll, a member of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, guards a barricade at the National Gendarmerie Training Center in St. Astier, France, June 19, 2015. The Marines worked side by side with Escadron de Gendarmerie Mobile, a unit with France’s force known as the Gendarmerie, to sustain and enhance their ability to respond to violent and non-violent urban demonstrations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon/Released)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Liam Driscoll, a member of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, guards a barricade at the National Gendarmerie Training Center in St. Astier, France, June 19, 2015. The Marines worked side by side with Escadron de Gendarmerie Mobile, a unit with France’s force known as the Gendarmerie, to sustain and enhance their ability to respond to violent and non-violent urban demonstrations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon/Released)

Photo by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon

U.S. Marine Cpl. Charles Carlile, left, a member of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, holds a defensive line at the National Gendarmerie Training Center in St. Astier, France, June 19, 2015. The Marines trained to respond to a host of urban disturbances and maneuvered their teams without verbal communication. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon/Released)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Charles Carlile, left, a member of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, holds a defensive line at the National Gendarmerie Training Center in St. Astier, France, June 19, 2015. The Marines trained to respond to a host of urban disturbances and maneuvered their teams without verbal communication. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon/Released)

Photo by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon

U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, form a shield wall at the National Gendarmerie Training Center in St. Astier, France, June 19, 2015. The Marines trained to operate through dense smoke and riot-control gas while maintaining tightly organized formations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon/Released)

U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, form a shield wall at the National Gendarmerie Training Center in St. Astier, France, June 19, 2015. The Marines trained to operate through dense smoke and riot-control gas while maintaining tightly organized formations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon/Released)

Photo by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon

U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa and members of Escadron de Gendarmerie Mobile, a unit with France’s force known as the Gendarmerie, stand shoulder to shoulder to protect against rioters at the National Gendarmerie Training Center in St. Astier, France, June 19, 2015. The two groups provided mutual support as they maneuvered their formations to protect strategic security points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon/Released)

U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa and members of Escadron de Gendarmerie Mobile, a unit with France’s force known as the Gendarmerie, stand shoulder to shoulder to protect against rioters at the National Gendarmerie Training Center in St. Astier, France, June 19, 2015. The two groups provided mutual support as they maneuvered their formations to protect strategic security points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon/Released)

Photo by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon

U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Scott Vicino, left, a platoon commander with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, and French Capt. Guillaume Deckmyn, a company commander with France’s Gendarmerie, prepare for a hostage recovery exercise at the National Gendarmerie Training Center in St. Astier, France, June 19, 2015. The two groups coordinated the rescue of three hostages simultaneously amidst the chaos of a simulated riot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon/Released)

U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Scott Vicino, left, a platoon commander with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, and French Capt. Guillaume Deckmyn, a company commander with France’s Gendarmerie, prepare for a hostage recovery exercise at the National Gendarmerie Training Center in St. Astier, France, June 19, 2015. The two groups coordinated the rescue of three hostages simultaneously amidst the chaos of a simulated riot. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon/Released)

Photo by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon

U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa and members of Escadron de Gendarmerie Mobile, a unit with France’s force known as the Gendarmerie, stand shoulder to shoulder to protect against rioters at the National Gendarmerie Training Center in St. Astier, France, June 19, 2015. The two groups provided mutual support as they maneuvered their formations to protect strategic security points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon/Released)

U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa and members of Escadron de Gendarmerie Mobile, a unit with France’s force known as the Gendarmerie, stand shoulder to shoulder to protect against rioters at the National Gendarmerie Training Center in St. Astier, France, June 19, 2015. The two groups provided mutual support as they maneuvered their formations to protect strategic security points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon/Released)

Photo by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon

Marine Staff Sgt. Luis Velez, a watch officer assigned to Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, helps construct a makeshift path at the “Colonia Don Bosco” in Catania, Italy, June 18, 2015. More than 25 Marines and Sailors with the unit and local residents helped construct a pathway which takes camp-goers from one area of the camp to the other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucas Hopkins/Released)

Marine Staff Sgt. Luis Velez, a watch officer assigned to Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, helps construct a makeshift path at the “Colonia Don Bosco” in Catania, Italy, June 18, 2015. More than 25 Marines and Sailors with the unit and local residents helped construct a pathway which takes camp-goers from one area of the camp to the other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucas Hopkins/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Lucas Hopkins

Hospitalman 2nd Class Francesco Deritis, a corpsman assigned to Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, and an Italian volunteer build a rock path at the “Colonia Don Bosco” in Catania, Italy, June 18, 2015. More than 25 service members with the unit teamed up with local residents to paint, rake and construct a pathway at the campsite in preparation for the summer season, which welcomes about 800 children daily. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucas Hopkins/Released)

Hospitalman 2nd Class Francesco Deritis, a corpsman assigned to Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, and an Italian volunteer build a rock path at the “Colonia Don Bosco” in Catania, Italy, June 18, 2015. More than 25 service members with the unit teamed up with local residents to paint, rake and construct a pathway at the campsite in preparation for the summer season, which welcomes about 800 children daily. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucas Hopkins/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Lucas Hopkins

Lance Cpl. Jonah Stevens, a data systems technician assigned to Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, paints the outside of a conference room at the “Colonia Don Bosco” in Catania, Italy, June 18, 2015. More than 25 Marines and Sailors with SPMAGTF-CR-AF helped refurbish the area in preparation for the summer season, which included painting, raking and constructing a pathway. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucas Hopkins/Released)

Lance Cpl. Jonah Stevens, a data systems technician assigned to Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, paints the outside of a conference room at the “Colonia Don Bosco” in Catania, Italy, June 18, 2015. More than 25 Marines and Sailors with SPMAGTF-CR-AF helped refurbish the area in preparation for the summer season, which included painting, raking and constructing a pathway. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucas Hopkins/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Lucas Hopkins

Marine Sgts. Amado Benin II, foreground, and Jeremaine Craighead, paint a patio at the “Colonia Don Bosco” in Catania, Italy, June 18, 2015. Both Marines are assigned to Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-AfricaMore than 25 Marines and Sailors with SPMAGTF-CR-AF joined local residents to paint, rake and construct a pathway at the campsite in preparation for the summer season, which welcomes almost 800 children daily. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucas Hopkins/Released)

Marine Sgts. Amado Benin II, foreground, and Jeremaine Craighead, paint a patio at the “Colonia Don Bosco” in Catania, Italy, June 18, 2015. Both Marines are assigned to Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-AfricaMore than 25 Marines and Sailors with SPMAGTF-CR-AF joined local residents to paint, rake and construct a pathway at the campsite in preparation for the summer season, which welcomes almost 800 children daily. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucas Hopkins/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Lucas Hopkins

Marine Cpl. William Nash, a radio operator assigned to Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, paints the outside of a conference room at the “Colonia Don Bosco” in Catania, Italy, June 18, 2015. Nash was one of more than 25 Marines and Sailors with SPMAGTF-CR-AF to help refurbish the campsite alongside local residents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucas Hopkins/Released)

Marine Cpl. William Nash, a radio operator assigned to Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, paints the outside of a conference room at the “Colonia Don Bosco” in Catania, Italy, June 18, 2015. Nash was one of more than 25 Marines and Sailors with SPMAGTF-CR-AF to help refurbish the campsite alongside local residents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lucas Hopkins/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Lucas Hopkins

Marine Corps Forces Europe & Africa