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Sgt. Dexroy Smith, an artillery mechanic with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), returns a bolt to an M240B machinegun during a weapons handling event during a squad competition aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Dec 14. During the squad competition, Marines and Sailors disassembled and reassembled multiple weapon systems for time. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th MEU are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/Released)

Sgt. Dexroy Smith, an artillery mechanic with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), returns a bolt to an M240B machinegun during a weapons handling event during a squad competition aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Dec 14. During the squad competition, Marines and Sailors disassembled and reassembled multiple weapon systems for time. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th MEU are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan

Sgt. Fernando Nunez, a motor transport Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), removes the bolt from a .50 caliber machinegun during a weapons handling event during a squad competition aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Dec 14. During the squad competition, Marines and Sailors disassembled and reassembled multiple weapon systems for time. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th MEU are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/Released)

Sgt. Fernando Nunez, a motor transport Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), removes the bolt from a .50 caliber machinegun during a weapons handling event during a squad competition aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Dec 14. During the squad competition, Marines and Sailors disassembled and reassembled multiple weapon systems for time. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th MEU are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Patrick Knauer, a mortarman with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and native of Santa Rosa, Calif., prepares to drop a notional round into an 81mm mortar tube as a part of a dry fire mission during exercise Red Reef 15 in Ras Al Khair, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 15, 2014. Red Reef, is part of a routine theater security cooperation engagement plan between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Saudi Naval Forces that serves as an excellent opportunity to strengthen tactical proficiency in critical mission areas and support long-term regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Evan R. White/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Patrick Knauer, a mortarman with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and native of Santa Rosa, Calif., prepares to drop a notional round into an 81mm mortar tube as a part of a dry fire mission during exercise Red Reef 15 in Ras Al Khair, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 15, 2014. Red Reef, is part of a routine theater security cooperation engagement plan between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Saudi Naval Forces that serves as an excellent opportunity to strengthen tactical proficiency in critical mission areas and support long-term regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Evan R. White/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Evan R. White

Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Sailors with the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), prepare to sort through mail during a replenishment-at-sea, Dec. 16. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th MEU are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/Released)

Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Sailors with the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), prepare to sort through mail during a replenishment-at-sea, Dec. 16. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th MEU are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan

Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), pass along mail packages during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Dec. 16. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/Released)

Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), pass along mail packages during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Dec. 16. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan

Cpl. Martin Holeman, a supply administrative clerk with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), removes the bolt from a .50 caliber machinegun during a weapons handling event during a squad competition aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Dec 14. During the squad competition, Marines and Sailors disassembled and reassembled multiple weapon systems for time. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th MEU are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/Released)

Cpl. Martin Holeman, a supply administrative clerk with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), removes the bolt from a .50 caliber machinegun during a weapons handling event during a squad competition aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Dec 14. During the squad competition, Marines and Sailors disassembled and reassembled multiple weapon systems for time. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th MEU are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan

Lance Cpl. Fleming Banally Jr., a refrigeration mechanic with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), participates in a weapons handling event during a squad competition aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Dec 14. During the squad competition, Marines and Sailors disassembled and reassembled multiple weapon systems for time. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th MEU are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/Released)

Lance Cpl. Fleming Banally Jr., a refrigeration mechanic with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), participates in a weapons handling event during a squad competition aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Dec 14. During the squad competition, Marines and Sailors disassembled and reassembled multiple weapon systems for time. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th MEU are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fire an 81mm mortar system during a joint mortar range with Royal Saudi Naval Forces Marines with the 3rd Marine Infantry Battalion during exercise Red Reef 15 in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Dec 12, 2014. Red Reef is part of a routine theater security cooperation engagement plan between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Saudi Naval Forces that serves as an excellent opportunity to strengthen tactical proficiency in critical mission areas and support long-term regional security.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan R. Waldman/Released)

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fire an 81mm mortar system during a joint mortar range with Royal Saudi Naval Forces Marines with the 3rd Marine Infantry Battalion during exercise Red Reef 15 in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Dec 12, 2014. Red Reef is part of a routine theater security cooperation engagement plan between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Saudi Naval Forces that serves as an excellent opportunity to strengthen tactical proficiency in critical mission areas and support long-term regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan R. Waldman/Released)

Photo by Corporal Jonathan R. Waldman

Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), off-load from an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), 11th MEU, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Dec. 11. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/Released)

Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), off-load from an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), 11th MEU, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Dec. 11. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan

Royal Saudi Naval Forces Marines with the 3rd Marine Infantry Battalion load 120mm mortar systems during a joint mortar range with U.S. Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) during exercise Red Reef 15 in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Dec 12, 2014. Red Reef is part of a routine theater security cooperation engagement plan between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Saudi Naval Forces that serves as an excellent opportunity to strengthen tactical proficiency in critical mission areas and support long-term regional security.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan R. Waldman/Released)

Royal Saudi Naval Forces Marines with the 3rd Marine Infantry Battalion load 120mm mortar systems during a joint mortar range with U.S. Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) during exercise Red Reef 15 in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Dec 12, 2014. Red Reef is part of a routine theater security cooperation engagement plan between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Saudi Naval Forces that serves as an excellent opportunity to strengthen tactical proficiency in critical mission areas and support long-term regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan R. Waldman/Released)

Photo by Corporal Jonathan R. Waldman

A Royal Saudi Naval Forces Marine with the 3rd Marine Infantry Battalion fires an 81mm mortar system during a joint mortar range with U.S. Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) during exercise Red Reef 15 in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Dec 12, 2014. Red Reef is part of a routine theater security cooperation engagement plan between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Saudi Naval Forces that serves as an excellent opportunity to strengthen tactical proficiency in critical mission areas and support long-term regional security.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan R. Waldman/Released)

A Royal Saudi Naval Forces Marine with the 3rd Marine Infantry Battalion fires an 81mm mortar system during a joint mortar range with U.S. Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) during exercise Red Reef 15 in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Dec 12, 2014. Red Reef is part of a routine theater security cooperation engagement plan between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Saudi Naval Forces that serves as an excellent opportunity to strengthen tactical proficiency in critical mission areas and support long-term regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan R. Waldman/Released)

Photo by Corporal Jonathan R. Waldman

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Max P. Skatrud, a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance detachment, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and native of New Richmond, Wis., takes cover behind an LAV-25 light armored vehicle during a live-fire and movement range as part of exercise Red Reef 15 in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Dec. 13, 2014. Red Reef is part of a routine theater security cooperation engagement plan between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Saudi Naval Forces that serves as an excellent opportunity to strengthen tactical proficiency in critical mission areas and support long-term regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan R. Waldman/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Max P. Skatrud, a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance detachment, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and native of New Richmond, Wis., takes cover behind an LAV-25 light armored vehicle during a live-fire and movement range as part of exercise Red Reef 15 in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Dec. 13, 2014. Red Reef is part of a routine theater security cooperation engagement plan between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Saudi Naval Forces that serves as an excellent opportunity to strengthen tactical proficiency in critical mission areas and support long-term regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan R. Waldman/Released)

Photo by Corporal Jonathan R. Waldman

U.S. Marines with the Force Reconnaissance detachment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), slowly ascend as part of an open-water dive during exercise Red Reef in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Dec. 9, 2014. Red Reef is part of a routine theater security cooperation engagement plan between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Saudi Naval Forces that serves as an excellent opportunity to strengthen tactical proficiency in critical mission areas and support long-term regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Evan R. White/Released)

U.S. Marines with the Force Reconnaissance detachment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), slowly ascend as part of an open-water dive during exercise Red Reef in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Dec. 9, 2014. Red Reef is part of a routine theater security cooperation engagement plan between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Saudi Naval Forces that serves as an excellent opportunity to strengthen tactical proficiency in critical mission areas and support long-term regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Evan R. White/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Evan R. White

A Royal Saudi Naval Forces Marine with the 3rd Marine Infantry Battalion fires a 120mm mortar system during a joint mortar range with U.S. Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) during exercise Red Reef 15 in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Dec 12, 2014. Red Reef is part of a routine theater security cooperation engagement plan between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Saudi Naval Forces that serves as an excellent opportunity to strengthen tactical proficiency in critical mission areas and support long-term regional security.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan R. Waldman/Released)

A Royal Saudi Naval Forces Marine with the 3rd Marine Infantry Battalion fires a 120mm mortar system during a joint mortar range with U.S. Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) during exercise Red Reef 15 in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Dec 12, 2014. Red Reef is part of a routine theater security cooperation engagement plan between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Saudi Naval Forces that serves as an excellent opportunity to strengthen tactical proficiency in critical mission areas and support long-term regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan R. Waldman/Released)

Photo by Corporal Jonathan R. Waldman

U.S. Marines with the Force Reconnaissance detachment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), practice traveling as a dive team as part of dive training during exercise Red Reef the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Dec. 8, 2014. Red Reef, is part of a routine theater security cooperation engagement plan between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Saudi Naval Forces that serves as an excellent opportunity to strengthen tactical proficiency in
critical mission areas and support long-term regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Evan R. White/Released)

U.S. Marines with the Force Reconnaissance detachment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), practice traveling as a dive team as part of dive training during exercise Red Reef the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Dec. 8, 2014. Red Reef, is part of a routine theater security cooperation engagement plan between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Saudi Naval Forces that serves as an excellent opportunity to strengthen tactical proficiency in critical mission areas and support long-term regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Evan R. White/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Evan R. White

Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), off-load from a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), 11th MEU, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Dec. 12. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/Released)

Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), off-load from a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), 11th MEU, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Dec. 12. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan

A U.S. Marine with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares an 81mm mortar round during a joint mortar range with Royal Saudi Naval Forces Marines with the 3rd Marine Infantry Battalion during exercise Red Reef 15 in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Dec 12, 2014. Red Reef is part of a routine theater security cooperation engagement plan between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Saudi Naval Forces that serves as an excellent opportunity to strengthen tactical proficiency in critical mission areas and support long-term regional security.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan R. Waldman/Released)

A U.S. Marine with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares an 81mm mortar round during a joint mortar range with Royal Saudi Naval Forces Marines with the 3rd Marine Infantry Battalion during exercise Red Reef 15 in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Dec 12, 2014. Red Reef is part of a routine theater security cooperation engagement plan between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Saudi Naval Forces that serves as an excellent opportunity to strengthen tactical proficiency in critical mission areas and support long-term regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan R. Waldman/Released)

Photo by Corporal Jonathan R. Waldman

A U.S. Marine with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), watches 81mm illumination mortar rounds fall during a joint mortar range with Royal Saudi Naval Forces Marines with the 3rd Marine Infantry Battalion during exercise Red Reef 15 in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Dec 12, 2014. Red Reef is part of a routine theater security cooperation engagement plan between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Saudi Naval Forces that serves as an excellent opportunity to strengthen tactical proficiency in critical mission areas and support long-term regional security.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan R. Waldman/Released)

A U.S. Marine with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), watches 81mm illumination mortar rounds fall during a joint mortar range with Royal Saudi Naval Forces Marines with the 3rd Marine Infantry Battalion during exercise Red Reef 15 in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Dec 12, 2014. Red Reef is part of a routine theater security cooperation engagement plan between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Saudi Naval Forces that serves as an excellent opportunity to strengthen tactical proficiency in critical mission areas and support long-term regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan R. Waldman/Released)

Photo by Corporal Jonathan R. Waldman

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Max P. Skatrud, a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance detachment, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and native of New Richmond, Wis., takes cover behind an LAV-25 light armored vehicle during a live-fire and movement range as part of exercise Red Reef 15 in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Dec. 13, 2014. Red Reef is part of a routine theater security cooperation engagement plan between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Saudi Naval Forces that serves as an excellent opportunity to strengthen tactical proficiency in critical mission areas and support long-term regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan R. Waldman/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Max P. Skatrud, a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance detachment, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and native of New Richmond, Wis., takes cover behind an LAV-25 light armored vehicle during a live-fire and movement range as part of exercise Red Reef 15 in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Dec. 13, 2014. Red Reef is part of a routine theater security cooperation engagement plan between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Saudi Naval Forces that serves as an excellent opportunity to strengthen tactical proficiency in critical mission areas and support long-term regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan R. Waldman/Released)

Photo by Corporal Jonathan R. Waldman

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Max P. Skatrud, a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance detachment, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and native of New Richmond, Wis., takes cover behind an LAV-25 light armored vehicle during a live-fire and movement range as part of exercise Red Reef 15 in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Dec. 13, 2014. Red Reef is part of a routine theater security cooperation engagement plan between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Saudi Naval Forces that serves as an excellent opportunity to strengthen tactical proficiency in critical mission areas and support long-term regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan R. Waldman/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Max P. Skatrud, a rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance detachment, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and native of New Richmond, Wis., takes cover behind an LAV-25 light armored vehicle during a live-fire and movement range as part of exercise Red Reef 15 in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Dec. 13, 2014. Red Reef is part of a routine theater security cooperation engagement plan between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Saudi Naval Forces that serves as an excellent opportunity to strengthen tactical proficiency in critical mission areas and support long-term regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan R. Waldman/Released)

Photo by Corporal Jonathan R. Waldman

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