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Senior noncommissioned officers from the Serbian Armed Forces attending a NCO Workshop worked with four U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force to share information about the noncommissioned officer rank at the Serbian Armed Forces Training Center Pancevo, March 3 through 6, 2015. These military-to-military engagements between the U.S. and Serbian militaries allow for a greater understanding in Serbia’s effort toward NATO interoperability in the area of leader development. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Sarah E. Burns)

Senior noncommissioned officers from the Serbian Armed Forces attending a NCO Workshop worked with four U.S. Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force to share information about the noncommissioned officer rank at the Serbian Armed Forces Training Center Pancevo, March 3 through 6, 2015. These military-to-military engagements between the U.S. and Serbian militaries allow for a greater understanding in Serbia’s effort toward NATO interoperability in the area of leader development. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Sarah E. Burns)

Photo by 1st Lt. Sarah Burns

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jonathan Sidhu, with Black Sea Rotational Force supporting the NCO workshop in Serbia, speaks to the group of senior noncommissioned officers at an NCO Workshop at the Serbian Armed Forces Training Center Pancevo, March 3-6, 2015. Serbian Armed Forces service members engaged with four U.S. Marines in an effort to share information about the noncommissioned officer rank and role and responsibilities of a platoon sergeant. This engagement allowed for a greater understanding in Serbia’s effort in working toward NATO interoperability in the area of leader development. (1st Lt. Sarah E. Burns)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jonathan Sidhu, with Black Sea Rotational Force supporting the NCO workshop in Serbia, speaks to the group of senior noncommissioned officers at an NCO Workshop at the Serbian Armed Forces Training Center Pancevo, March 3-6, 2015. Serbian Armed Forces service members engaged with four U.S. Marines in an effort to share information about the noncommissioned officer rank and role and responsibilities of a platoon sergeant. This engagement allowed for a greater understanding in Serbia’s effort in working toward NATO interoperability in the area of leader development. (1st Lt. Sarah E. Burns)

Photo by 1st Lt. Sarah Burns

Commander of the Serbian Armed Force Training Center Pancevo, Maj. Sasha Petkovic, shakes hands with U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Caleb Clubb, a U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force supporting the NCO workshop in Serbia, upon concluding the NCO Workshop at the Serbian Armed Forces Training Center Pancevo, March 3-6, 2015. Serbian Armed Forces service members worked with four U.S. Marines to share information about the noncommissioned officer rank and role and responsibilities of a platoon sergeant. This engagement allowed for a greater understanding in Serbia’s effort in working toward NATO interoperability in the area of leader development. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Sarah E. Burns)

Commander of the Serbian Armed Force Training Center Pancevo, Maj. Sasha Petkovic, shakes hands with U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Caleb Clubb, a U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force supporting the NCO workshop in Serbia, upon concluding the NCO Workshop at the Serbian Armed Forces Training Center Pancevo, March 3-6, 2015. Serbian Armed Forces service members worked with four U.S. Marines to share information about the noncommissioned officer rank and role and responsibilities of a platoon sergeant. This engagement allowed for a greater understanding in Serbia’s effort in working toward NATO interoperability in the area of leader development. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Sarah E. Burns)

Photo by 1st Lt. Sarah Burns

Sergeant Major James Boutin, the senior enlisted advisor with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, stands at ease amongst senior enlisted Spanish personnel before the beginning of the ceremonial parade celebrating the 478th anniversary of the Spanish Marine Corps. The Spanish Marines motto, “brave by land and sea,” is depicted above the Spanish colors in the open ceremonial ground and further demonstrates the common theme of pride and tradition in both the U.S. and Spanish forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon/Released)

Sergeant Major James Boutin, the senior enlisted advisor with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, stands at ease amongst senior enlisted Spanish personnel before the beginning of the ceremonial parade celebrating the 478th anniversary of the Spanish Marine Corps. The Spanish Marines motto, “brave by land and sea,” is depicted above the Spanish colors in the open ceremonial ground and further demonstrates the common theme of pride and tradition in both the U.S. and Spanish forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon/Released)

Photo by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon

A Spanish Marine with Headquarters and Services Company, 2nd Infantry Battalion raises her gaze as a symbol of respect to the national colors during the Spanish Marine Corps’ 478th anniversary parade near San Fernando, Spain, Feb. 27, 2015. Colonel Thomas B. Savage and Sgt. Maj. James Boutin, the commanding officer and sergeant major of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, attended the ceremony as a testament to the partnership between the NATO allies and the shared bond between Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon/Released)

A Spanish Marine with Headquarters and Services Company, 2nd Infantry Battalion raises her gaze as a symbol of respect to the national colors during the Spanish Marine Corps’ 478th anniversary parade near San Fernando, Spain, Feb. 27, 2015. Colonel Thomas B. Savage and Sgt. Maj. James Boutin, the commanding officer and sergeant major of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, attended the ceremony as a testament to the partnership between the NATO allies and the shared bond between Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon/Released)

Photo by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon

Spanish Marines with 5th Rifle Company, 2nd Battalion sing Spanish Marine Corps Hymn “Marcha Heróica” during their 478th anniversary parade near San Fernando, Spain, Feb. 27, 2015. The parade included a memorial to fallen comrades as well as a ceremonial pass-and-review before the official party. This is the first time U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa attended the ceremony as a testament to the partnership between the NATO allies and the shared bond between Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon/Released)

Spanish Marines with 5th Rifle Company, 2nd Battalion sing Spanish Marine Corps Hymn “Marcha Heróica” during their 478th anniversary parade near San Fernando, Spain, Feb. 27, 2015. The parade included a memorial to fallen comrades as well as a ceremonial pass-and-review before the official party. This is the first time U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa attended the ceremony as a testament to the partnership between the NATO allies and the shared bond between Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon/Released)

Photo by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon

U.S. Marines are invited to celebrate the Spanish Marine Corps’ 478th anniversary parade near San Fernando, Spain, Feb. 27, 2015. Colonel Thomas B. Savage, the commanding officer of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, attended the ceremony as a distinguished visitor and emphasized the partnership and similarities of both Marine Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon/Released)

U.S. Marines are invited to celebrate the Spanish Marine Corps’ 478th anniversary parade near San Fernando, Spain, Feb. 27, 2015. Colonel Thomas B. Savage, the commanding officer of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, attended the ceremony as a distinguished visitor and emphasized the partnership and similarities of both Marine Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon/Released)

Photo by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon

U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Thomas B. Savage, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa’s commanding officer (center), salutes Spanish Marine Corps Commandant, Major General Vicente (left), after an introduction from U.S. Navy Capt. Greg Pekari (right), the commanding officer of Naval Station Rota, Spain. This is the first time U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa attended the ceremony as a testament to the partnership between the NATO allies and the shared bond between Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Thomas B. Savage, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa’s commanding officer (center), salutes Spanish Marine Corps Commandant, Major General Vicente (left), after an introduction from U.S. Navy Capt. Greg Pekari (right), the commanding officer of Naval Station Rota, Spain. This is the first time U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa attended the ceremony as a testament to the partnership between the NATO allies and the shared bond between Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon/Released)

Photo by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon

U.S. Marines are invited to celebrate the Spanish Marine Corps’ 478th anniversary parade near San Fernando, Spain, Feb. 27, 2015. (Pictured from left to right) U.S. Navy Capt. Greg Pekari, commanding officer, Naval Station Rota, Spain; Major General Jesus Vicente, commandant of the Spanish Marine Corps; Admiral Santiago Bolivar, commander of the Spanish Fleet; U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas Savage, SPMAGTF-CR-AF commanding officer; and Brigadier General Javier Hertfelder de Aldecoa, commanding officer of the Marine Brigade. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon/Released)

U.S. Marines are invited to celebrate the Spanish Marine Corps’ 478th anniversary parade near San Fernando, Spain, Feb. 27, 2015. (Pictured from left to right) U.S. Navy Capt. Greg Pekari, commanding officer, Naval Station Rota, Spain; Major General Jesus Vicente, commandant of the Spanish Marine Corps; Admiral Santiago Bolivar, commander of the Spanish Fleet; U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas Savage, SPMAGTF-CR-AF commanding officer; and Brigadier General Javier Hertfelder de Aldecoa, commanding officer of the Marine Brigade. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon/Released)

Photo by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon

Spanish Marines with 5th Rifle Company, 2nd Battalion raise their gaze as a symbol of respect to the national colors during the Spanish Marine Corps’ 478th anniversary parade near San Fernando, Spain, Feb. 27, 2015. The parade included a memorial to fallen comrades as well as a ceremonial pass-and-review before the official party. This is the first time U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa attended the ceremony as a testament to the partnership between the NATO allies and the shared bond between Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon/Released)

Spanish Marines with 5th Rifle Company, 2nd Battalion raise their gaze as a symbol of respect to the national colors during the Spanish Marine Corps’ 478th anniversary parade near San Fernando, Spain, Feb. 27, 2015. The parade included a memorial to fallen comrades as well as a ceremonial pass-and-review before the official party. This is the first time U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa attended the ceremony as a testament to the partnership between the NATO allies and the shared bond between Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon/Released)

Photo by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas Savage, commanding officer, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, tours a historic room at the “Tercio de Armada” barracks with Lt. Col. Manuel García Ortiz, chief of staff, Marine Brigade, moments before the ceremonial parade celebrating the 478th anniversary of the Spanish Marine Corps near San Fernando, Spain, Feb. 27, 2015. This is the first time U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa attended the ceremony as a testament to the partnership between the NATO allies and the shared bond between Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by1st Lt. Danielle Dixon/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas Savage, commanding officer, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, tours a historic room at the “Tercio de Armada” barracks with Lt. Col. Manuel García Ortiz, chief of staff, Marine Brigade, moments before the ceremonial parade celebrating the 478th anniversary of the Spanish Marine Corps near San Fernando, Spain, Feb. 27, 2015. This is the first time U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa attended the ceremony as a testament to the partnership between the NATO allies and the shared bond between Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by1st Lt. Danielle Dixon/Released)

Photo by 1st Lt. Danielle Dixon

U.S. Marine Corps Warrant Officer Ahbleza Theobald, center, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, discusses future joint training opportunities with Cabo Primero Antonio Diosdado, right, a Spanish Defense Force public affairs representative with Unidad Militar de Emergencias, an emergency response force, at Morón Air Base, Spain, Feb. 18., 2015. Bi-lateral training exercises between the partner nations provide unique opportunities for the service members to learn from each other and develop the ability to operate as a cohesive team. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Warrant Officer Ahbleza Theobald, center, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, discusses future joint training opportunities with Cabo Primero Antonio Diosdado, right, a Spanish Defense Force public affairs representative with Unidad Militar de Emergencias, an emergency response force, at Morón Air Base, Spain, Feb. 18., 2015. Bi-lateral training exercises between the partner nations provide unique opportunities for the service members to learn from each other and develop the ability to operate as a cohesive team. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Andrew Cooper, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, demonstrates the capabilities of a remote controlled robot used by EOD Marines to the Spanish Defense Force’s Unidad Militar de Emergencias, an emergency response force, at Morón Air Base, Spain, Feb. 18, 2015. The Marines used the demonstration as an opportunity to build a stronger relationship with UME personnel and set the stage for future joint training exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Andrew Cooper, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, demonstrates the capabilities of a remote controlled robot used by EOD Marines to the Spanish Defense Force’s Unidad Militar de Emergencias, an emergency response force, at Morón Air Base, Spain, Feb. 18, 2015. The Marines used the demonstration as an opportunity to build a stronger relationship with UME personnel and set the stage for future joint training exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Christopher Bumgardner, right, a company commander with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, and Spanish Defense Force Cabo Primero Antonio Diosadao, a noncommissioned officer with Unidad Militar de Emergencias, an emergency response unit, pose for a photo at Morón Air Base, Spain, Feb. 18, 2015. Bumgardner and Diosadao both tested out the suite during a joint training opportunity at the base. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Sgt. Paul Peterson/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Christopher Bumgardner, right, a company commander with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, and Spanish Defense Force Cabo Primero Antonio Diosadao, a noncommissioned officer with Unidad Militar de Emergencias, an emergency response unit, pose for a photo at Morón Air Base, Spain, Feb. 18, 2015. Bumgardner and Diosadao both tested out the suite during a joint training opportunity at the base. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Sgt. Paul Peterson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza

U.S. Marine Corps explosive ordnance disposal technicians with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa discuss their various mission capabilities and future joint training opportunities with the Spanish Defense Force’s Unidad Militar de Emergencias, an emergency response unit, at Morón Air Base, Spain, Feb. 18, 2015. Joint training provides the Marines and Spanish forces opportunities to further their capabilities by cross training and learning to operate as a cohesive team. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps explosive ordnance disposal technicians with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa discuss their various mission capabilities and future joint training opportunities with the Spanish Defense Force’s Unidad Militar de Emergencias, an emergency response unit, at Morón Air Base, Spain, Feb. 18, 2015. Joint training provides the Marines and Spanish forces opportunities to further their capabilities by cross training and learning to operate as a cohesive team. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza

Spanish Defense Force Cabo Primero Antonio Diosdade, a noncommissioned officer with Unidad Militar de Emergencias, an emergency response force, puts on a bomb suit at Morón Air Base, Spain, Feb. 18, 2015. Explosive ordnance disposal Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, which is based out of Morón, demonstrate the different capabilities of their equipment to further develop the two units’ relationship for future NATO training events. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza/Released)

Spanish Defense Force Cabo Primero Antonio Diosdade, a noncommissioned officer with Unidad Militar de Emergencias, an emergency response force, puts on a bomb suit at Morón Air Base, Spain, Feb. 18, 2015. Explosive ordnance disposal Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, which is based out of Morón, demonstrate the different capabilities of their equipment to further develop the two units’ relationship for future NATO training events. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza

A U.S. Marine explosive ordnance disposal technician, right, with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa secures a bomb suit to Cabo Primero Antonio Diosdade, , a noncommissioned officer with Unidad Militar de Emergencias, an emergency response unit, during a joint training event at Morón Air Base, Spain, Feb. 18, 2015. The Marines demonstrated the different capabilities of their equipment for Spanish forces, who then provided a guided tour of the UME disaster training site to set the stage for future training opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza/Released)

A U.S. Marine explosive ordnance disposal technician, right, with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa secures a bomb suit to Cabo Primero Antonio Diosdade, , a noncommissioned officer with Unidad Militar de Emergencias, an emergency response unit, during a joint training event at Morón Air Base, Spain, Feb. 18, 2015. The Marines demonstrated the different capabilities of their equipment for Spanish forces, who then provided a guided tour of the UME disaster training site to set the stage for future training opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza

A Spanish helicopter from Bhelma IV prepares to take off from an airfield near Morón Air Base, Spain, Feb. 24, 2015. Spanish pilots flew with U.S. Marine Corps aviators from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa to hone the NATO team’s ability to complete combined night operations, which included numerous side-by-side landings. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paul Peterson/Released)

A Spanish helicopter from Bhelma IV prepares to take off from an airfield near Morón Air Base, Spain, Feb. 24, 2015. Spanish pilots flew with U.S. Marine Corps aviators from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa to hone the NATO team’s ability to complete combined night operations, which included numerous side-by-side landings. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paul Peterson/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Paul Peterson

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Shawn Stelzel, right, a pilot with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, and Spanish Capt. Alvaro Esteban, center, a pilot with Bhelma IV, discuss their upcoming flight at an airfield near Morón Air Base, Spain, Feb. 24, 2015. The two pilots flew together during night insertion training designed to enhance the NATO allies’ ability to conduct combined operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paul Peterson/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Shawn Stelzel, right, a pilot with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, and Spanish Capt. Alvaro Esteban, center, a pilot with Bhelma IV, discuss their upcoming flight at an airfield near Morón Air Base, Spain, Feb. 24, 2015. The two pilots flew together during night insertion training designed to enhance the NATO allies’ ability to conduct combined operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paul Peterson/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Paul Peterson

An MV-22B Osprey with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa lands behind a Spanish helicopter from Bhelma IV during night training at an airfield near Morón Air Base, Spain, Feb. 24, 2015. NATO pilots’ ability to fly side by side under lowlight conditions increases their capacity to complete missions as a team, day or night. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paul Peterson/Released)

An MV-22B Osprey with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa lands behind a Spanish helicopter from Bhelma IV during night training at an airfield near Morón Air Base, Spain, Feb. 24, 2015. NATO pilots’ ability to fly side by side under lowlight conditions increases their capacity to complete missions as a team, day or night. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paul Peterson/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Paul Peterson

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