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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthony T. Ruiz, a squad leader with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Swedish Air Force Rangers cross a simulated danger area during Tactical Recovery of Aircraft Personnel training near Kristianstad, Sweden, Aug. 26, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd MEU, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Armando Elizalde)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthony T. Ruiz, a squad leader with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Swedish Air Force Rangers cross a simulated danger area during Tactical Recovery of Aircraft Personnel training near Kristianstad, Sweden, Aug. 26, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd MEU, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Armando Elizalde)

Photo by Sgt. Armando Elizalde

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U.S. Marines with Jaeger (Hunter) concept platoon, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, hike to a hide site position prior to Exercise Cold Response 22 in Setermoen, Norway, March 3, 2022. Exercise Cold Response 22 is a biennial Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise that takes place across Norway, with participation from each of its military services, including 26 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allied nations and regional partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Chockey)

U.S. Marines with Jaeger (Hunter) concept platoon, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, hike to a hide site position prior to Exercise Cold Response 22 in Setermoen, Norway, March 3, 2022. Exercise Cold Response 22 is a biennial Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise that takes place across Norway, with participation from each of its military services, including 26 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allied nations and regional partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Chockey)

Photo by Sgt. William Chockey

NATO Ambassadors and visitors load an MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 aboard Her Majesty's Ship Queen Elizabeth, Nov. 22, 2021. Visitors flew on U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys from at Naval Air Station Sigonella to the ship off the coast of Italy where they observed U.K. and U.S. F-35 Lightning jets take off and land and toured the ship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Bryani Musick)

NATO Ambassadors and visitors load an MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 aboard Her Majesty's Ship Queen Elizabeth, Nov. 22, 2021. Visitors flew on U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys from at Naval Air Station Sigonella to the ship off the coast of Italy where they observed U.K. and U.S. F-35 Lightning jets take off and land and toured the ship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Bryani Musick)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Brytani Musick

A Norwegian soldier instructs U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Expeditionary Force on cold weather patrol measures using a snow table near Tolga, Norway, Dec. 5, 2021. Marines are participating in train-the-trainer cold weather training to accurately instruct the U.S. forces arriving early in 2022 to participate in the Norwegian-led Exercise Cold Response. Exercises such as Cold Response enhances familiarity with and proficiency operating in Arctic conditions alongside Allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robin Lewis)

A Norwegian soldier instructs U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Expeditionary Force on cold weather patrol measures using a snow table near Tolga, Norway, Dec. 5, 2021. Marines are participating in train-the-trainer cold weather training to accurately instruct the U.S. forces arriving early in 2022 to participate in the Norwegian-led Exercise Cold Response. Exercises such as Cold Response enhances familiarity with and proficiency operating in Arctic conditions alongside Allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robin Lewis)

Photo by Sgt. Robin Lewis

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the East Africa Response Force (EARF) in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), load a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov 14, 2021. This was the first training event with the Marines and Soldiers, familiarizing them with the aircraft for future crisis and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brytani Musick)

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the East Africa Response Force (EARF) in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), load a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov 14, 2021. This was the first training event with the Marines and Soldiers, familiarizing them with the aircraft for future crisis and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brytani Musick)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Brytani Musick

Djibouti Armed Forces Lt. Col. Amina Mohamed Moussa, commander of the Army Female Battalion, speaks to the audience during a Women, Peace, and Security event aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), Nov. 15, 2021. The WPS program is part of a national effort to promote the meaningful contributions of women in defense and security sectors around the world. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brytani Musick)

Djibouti Armed Forces Lt. Col. Amina Mohamed Moussa, commander of the Army Female Battalion, speaks to the audience during a Women, Peace, and Security event aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), Nov. 15, 2021. The WPS program is part of a national effort to promote the meaningful contributions of women in defense and security sectors around the world. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Brytani Musick)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Brytani Musick

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Genaro Soto, a native of Coachella, Calif., with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, slides down an obstacle during Exercise Baccarat on Caserne Colonel de Chabrières Nîmes, France, Oct. 8, 2021. Exercise Baccarat is a three-week joint exercise between 2d MARDIV and the French Foreign Legion that challenges forces with physical and tactical training, as well as provides the opportunity to exchange knowledge that assists in developing and strengthening bonds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer E. Reyes)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Genaro Soto, a native of Coachella, Calif., with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, slides down an obstacle during Exercise Baccarat on Caserne Colonel de Chabrières Nîmes, France, Oct. 8, 2021. Exercise Baccarat is a three-week joint exercise between 2d MARDIV and the French Foreign Legion that challenges forces with physical and tactical training, as well as provides the opportunity to exchange knowledge that assists in developing and strengthening bonds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer E. Reyes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Reyes

U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Devin Sims, a native of Athens, Ala., and a team leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, participates in an obstacle course during Exercise Baccarat on Caserne Colonel de Chabrières Nîmes, France, Oct. 8, 2021. Exercise Baccarat is a three-week joint exercise between 2d MARDIV and the French Foreign Legion that challenges forces with physical and tactical training, as well as provides the opportunity to exchange knowledge that assists in developing and strengthening bonds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer E. Reyes)

U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Devin Sims, a native of Athens, Ala., and a team leader with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, participates in an obstacle course during Exercise Baccarat on Caserne Colonel de Chabrières Nîmes, France, Oct. 8, 2021. Exercise Baccarat is a three-week joint exercise between 2d MARDIV and the French Foreign Legion that challenges forces with physical and tactical training, as well as provides the opportunity to exchange knowledge that assists in developing and strengthening bonds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer E. Reyes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Reyes

A French Legionnaire with the 2d Infantry Regiment, French Foreign Legion, participates in an obstacle course, during Exercise Baccarat on Caserne Colonel de Chabrières Nîmes, France, Oct. 8, 2021. Exercise Baccarat is a three-week joint exercise between 2d MARDIV and the French Foreign Legion that challenges forces with physical and tactical training, as well as provides the opportunity to exchange knowledge that assists in developing and strengthening bonds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer E. Reyes)

A French Legionnaire with the 2d Infantry Regiment, French Foreign Legion, participates in an obstacle course, during Exercise Baccarat on Caserne Colonel de Chabrières Nîmes, France, Oct. 8, 2021. Exercise Baccarat is a three-week joint exercise between 2d MARDIV and the French Foreign Legion that challenges forces with physical and tactical training, as well as provides the opportunity to exchange knowledge that assists in developing and strengthening bonds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer E. Reyes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Reyes

U.S Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Aaron Bertrand, a native of Warner Robins, Ga., with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, participates in an obstacle course during Exercise Baccarat on Caserne Colonel de Chabrières Nîmes, France, Oct. 8, 2021. Exercise Baccarat is a three-week joint exercise between 2d MARDIV and the French Foreign Legion that challenges forces with physical and tactical training, as well as provides the opportunity to exchange knowledge that assists in developing and strengthening bonds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer E. Reyes)

U.S Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Aaron Bertrand, a native of Warner Robins, Ga., with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, participates in an obstacle course during Exercise Baccarat on Caserne Colonel de Chabrières Nîmes, France, Oct. 8, 2021. Exercise Baccarat is a three-week joint exercise between 2d MARDIV and the French Foreign Legion that challenges forces with physical and tactical training, as well as provides the opportunity to exchange knowledge that assists in developing and strengthening bonds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer E. Reyes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Reyes

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Alvaro Hernandez, a native of La Quinta, Calif., and a platoon sergeant with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, participates in an obstacle course during Exercise Baccarat on Caserne Colonel de Chabrières Nîmes, France, Oct. 8, 2021. Exercise Baccarat is a three-week joint exercise between 2d MARDIV and the French Foreign Legion that challenges forces with physical and tactical training, as well as provides the opportunity to exchange knowledge that assists in developing and strengthening bonds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer E. Reyes)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Alvaro Hernandez, a native of La Quinta, Calif., and a platoon sergeant with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, participates in an obstacle course during Exercise Baccarat on Caserne Colonel de Chabrières Nîmes, France, Oct. 8, 2021. Exercise Baccarat is a three-week joint exercise between 2d MARDIV and the French Foreign Legion that challenges forces with physical and tactical training, as well as provides the opportunity to exchange knowledge that assists in developing and strengthening bonds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer E. Reyes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Reyes

U.S. Marines and U.S. Sailors from Combined Task Force-68 instruct members of the Ghanaian Special Boat Squadron (SBS) during a live-fire drill at the Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC) in Nutekpor-Sogakope, Ghana, Aug. 12, 2021. Combined Task Force-68, deployed aboard the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, conducted Theatre Security Cooperation training with the SBS at NAVTRAC to enhance operational capabilities and readiness throughout Western Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois)

U.S. Marines and U.S. Sailors from Combined Task Force-68 instruct members of the Ghanaian Special Boat Squadron (SBS) during a live-fire drill at the Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC) in Nutekpor-Sogakope, Ghana, Aug. 12, 2021. Combined Task Force-68, deployed aboard the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, conducted Theatre Security Cooperation training with the SBS at NAVTRAC to enhance operational capabilities and readiness throughout Western Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois

A U.S. Marine with Combined Task Force-68 observes a member of the Ghanaian Special Boat Squadron (SBS) during a live-fire drill at the Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC) in Nutekpor-Sogakope, Ghana, Aug. 12, 2021. Combined Task Force-68, deployed aboard the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, conducted Theatre Security Cooperation training with the SBS at NAVTRAC to enhance operational capabilities and readiness throughout Western Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois)

A U.S. Marine with Combined Task Force-68 observes a member of the Ghanaian Special Boat Squadron (SBS) during a live-fire drill at the Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC) in Nutekpor-Sogakope, Ghana, Aug. 12, 2021. Combined Task Force-68, deployed aboard the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, conducted Theatre Security Cooperation training with the SBS at NAVTRAC to enhance operational capabilities and readiness throughout Western Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois

A U.S. Marine with Combined Task Force-68 instructs a member of the Ghanaian Special Boat Squadron (SBS) during a live-fire drill at the Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC) in Nutekpor-Sogakope, Ghana, Aug. 12, 2021. Combined Task Force-68, deployed aboard the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, conducted Theatre Security Cooperation training with the Ghanaian Special Boat Squadron at NAVTRAC to enhance operational capabilities and readiness throughout Western Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois)

A U.S. Marine with Combined Task Force-68 instructs a member of the Ghanaian Special Boat Squadron (SBS) during a live-fire drill at the Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC) in Nutekpor-Sogakope, Ghana, Aug. 12, 2021. Combined Task Force-68, deployed aboard the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, conducted Theatre Security Cooperation training with the Ghanaian Special Boat Squadron at NAVTRAC to enhance operational capabilities and readiness throughout Western Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois

A U.S. Marine with Combined Task Force-68 (CTF-68), loads ammunition prior to a live-fire drill at the Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC) in Nutekpor-Sogakope, Ghana, Aug. 12, 2021. Combined Task Force-68, deployed aboard the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, conducted Theatre Security Cooperation training with the Ghanaian Special Boat Squadron at NAVTRAC to enhance operational capabilities and readiness throughout Western Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois)

A U.S. Marine with Combined Task Force-68 (CTF-68), loads ammunition prior to a live-fire drill at the Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC) in Nutekpor-Sogakope, Ghana, Aug. 12, 2021. Combined Task Force-68, deployed aboard the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, conducted Theatre Security Cooperation training with the Ghanaian Special Boat Squadron at NAVTRAC to enhance operational capabilities and readiness throughout Western Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois

A member of the Ghanaian Special Boat Squadron (SBS) conducts a live-fire drill at the Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC) in Nutekpor-Sogakope, Ghana, Aug. 12, 2021. Combined Task Force-68, deployed aboard the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, conducted Theatre Security Cooperation training with the SBS at NAVTRAC to enhance operational capabilities and readiness throughout Western Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois)

A member of the Ghanaian Special Boat Squadron (SBS) conducts a live-fire drill at the Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC) in Nutekpor-Sogakope, Ghana, Aug. 12, 2021. Combined Task Force-68, deployed aboard the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, conducted Theatre Security Cooperation training with the SBS at NAVTRAC to enhance operational capabilities and readiness throughout Western Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois

A U.S. Marine with Combined Task Force-68 teaches a class at the Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC) in Nutekpor-Sogakope, Ghana, Aug. 12, 2021. Combined Task Force-68, deployed aboard the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, conducted Theatre Security Cooperation training with the Ghanaian Special Boat Squadron at NAVTRAC to enhance operational capabilities and readiness throughout Western Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois)

A U.S. Marine with Combined Task Force-68 teaches a class at the Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC) in Nutekpor-Sogakope, Ghana, Aug. 12, 2021. Combined Task Force-68, deployed aboard the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, conducted Theatre Security Cooperation training with the Ghanaian Special Boat Squadron at NAVTRAC to enhance operational capabilities and readiness throughout Western Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois

A member of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) engages in discussions during the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) engagement in Monrovia, Liberia, July 30, 2021. Marines from MARFOREUR/AF and U.S. Embassy representatives met with 15 AFL women during this first ever WPS engagement between the U.S. military and Liberian military. WPS is as an integral component in the effort to enhance African partner capability, enabling U.S. security cooperation to better leverage the contributions of both men and women. In previous conflicts where women have participated as mediators, negotiators, and as part of interest groups there has been significantly better prospects than those in which women are absent. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois)

A member of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) engages in discussions during the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) engagement in Monrovia, Liberia, July 30, 2021. Marines from MARFOREUR/AF and U.S. Embassy representatives met with 15 AFL women during this first ever WPS engagement between the U.S. military and Liberian military. WPS is as an integral component in the effort to enhance African partner capability, enabling U.S. security cooperation to better leverage the contributions of both men and women. In previous conflicts where women have participated as mediators, negotiators, and as part of interest groups there has been significantly better prospects than those in which women are absent. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brytani Musick, Communication Strategy and Operations Production Chief with Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa (MARFOREUR/AF), and members of the Armed Forces of Liberia, pose for a photo in Monrovia, Liberia, July 30, 2021. Marines from MARFOREUR/AF and U.S. Embassy representatives met with 15 AFL women during this first ever WPS engagement between the U.S. military and Liberian military. Women, Peace, Security is as an integral component in the effort to enhance African partner capability, enabling U.S. security cooperation to better leverage the contributions of both men and women. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brytani Musick, Communication Strategy and Operations Production Chief with Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa (MARFOREUR/AF), and members of the Armed Forces of Liberia, pose for a photo in Monrovia, Liberia, July 30, 2021. Marines from MARFOREUR/AF and U.S. Embassy representatives met with 15 AFL women during this first ever WPS engagement between the U.S. military and Liberian military. Women, Peace, Security is as an integral component in the effort to enhance African partner capability, enabling U.S. security cooperation to better leverage the contributions of both men and women. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Sgt. James Bourgeois

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