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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Alisa Helin, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) combat correspondent and native of Miami, narrates the 116th Navy Corpsman birthday celebration aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5), at sea, June 17, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Alisa Helin, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) combat correspondent and native of Miami, narrates the 116th Navy Corpsman birthday celebration aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5), at sea, June 17, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Raymond Fox, right, II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, shakes the hand of Staff Sgt. Natalie Brewer, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), avionics technician, during a command visit aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5), at sea, June 17, 2017. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Raymond Fox, right, II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, shakes the hand of Staff Sgt. Natalie Brewer, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), avionics technician, during a command visit aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5), at sea, June 17, 2017. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Raymond Fox, right, II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, shakes the hand of Sgt. Jose Arroyo, Combat Logistics Battalion 22, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), landing support specialist, during a command visit aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5), at sea, June 17, 2017. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Raymond Fox, right, II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, shakes the hand of Sgt. Jose Arroyo, Combat Logistics Battalion 22, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), landing support specialist, during a command visit aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5), at sea, June 17, 2017. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alec Bernstein, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), rifleman and native of Chevy Chase, Md., unpacks coffee creamer during a replenishment at sea aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5), at sea, June 17, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alec Bernstein, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), rifleman and native of Chevy Chase, Md., unpacks coffee creamer during a replenishment at sea aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5), at sea, June 17, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), rappel out of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a fast rope and rappel training exercise aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5), at sea, June 24, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alisa J. Helin/Released)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), rappel out of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a fast rope and rappel training exercise aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5), at sea, June 24, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alisa J. Helin/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Alisa J. Helin

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), rappel out of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a fast rope and rappel training exercise aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5), at sea, June 24, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alisa J. Helin/Released)

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), rappel out of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a fast rope and rappel training exercise aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5), at sea, June 24, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alisa J. Helin/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Alisa J. Helin

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), rappel out of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a fast rope and rappel training exercise aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5), at sea, June 24, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alisa J. Helin/Released)

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), rappel out of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a fast rope and rappel training exercise aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5), at sea, June 24, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alisa J. Helin/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Alisa J. Helin

A target is released from the stern of the USS Bataan (LHD 5) for a Tactical Air Control Party exercise with aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), at sea, June 20, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Freddy G. Cantu/Released)

A target is released from the stern of the USS Bataan (LHD 5) for a Tactical Air Control Party exercise with aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), at sea, June 20, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Freddy G. Cantu/Released)

Photo by GySgt. Freddy G. Cantu

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fire an MK-19 automatic grenade launcher during a Tactical Air Control Party exercise aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5), at sea, June 20, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Freddy G. Cantu/Released)

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fire an MK-19 automatic grenade launcher during a Tactical Air Control Party exercise aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5), at sea, June 20, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Freddy G. Cantu/Released)

Photo by GySgt. Freddy G. Cantu

A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to land aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5), at sea, after a Tactical Air Control Party exercise June 20, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Freddy G. Cantu/Released)

A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to land aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5), at sea, after a Tactical Air Control Party exercise June 20, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Freddy G. Cantu/Released)

Photo by GySgt. Freddy G. Cantu

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd MEU, secure a rappel rope on a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a fast rope and rappel training exercise aboard USS Bataan (LHD 5), at sea, June 24, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alisa J. Helin/Released)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd MEU, secure a rappel rope on a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a fast rope and rappel training exercise aboard USS Bataan (LHD 5), at sea, June 24, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alisa J. Helin/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Alisa J. Helin

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Trevor Brown, right, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), UH-1Y Huey helicopter crew chief and native of Parker, Colo., fixes the headset of Lance Cpl. Cody Rainey, VMM-263 (Rein.), 22nd MEU, Huey crew chief and native of Pittsburgh, during Tactical Air Control Party exercise, June 20, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Trevor Brown, right, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), UH-1Y Huey helicopter crew chief and native of Parker, Colo., fixes the headset of Lance Cpl. Cody Rainey, VMM-263 (Rein.), 22nd MEU, Huey crew chief and native of Pittsburgh, during Tactical Air Control Party exercise, June 20, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cody Rainey, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), UH-1Y Huey helicopter crew chief and native of Pittsburgh, mans a .50 caliber door mounted machine gun during Tactical Air Control Party exercise, June 20, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cody Rainey, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), UH-1Y Huey helicopter crew chief and native of Pittsburgh, mans a .50 caliber door mounted machine gun during Tactical Air Control Party exercise, June 20, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Trevor Brown, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), UH-1Y Huey helicopter crew chief and native of Parkers, Colo., mans a 7.62 door mounted machine gun during Tactical Air Control Party exercise, June 20, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Trevor Brown, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), UH-1Y Huey helicopter crew chief and native of Parkers, Colo., mans a 7.62 door mounted machine gun during Tactical Air Control Party exercise, June 20, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cody Rainey, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), UH-1Y Huey helicopter crew chief and native of Pittsburgh, fires a .50 caliber door mounted machine gun during Tactical Air Control Party exercise, June 20, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cody Rainey, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), UH-1Y Huey helicopter crew chief and native of Pittsburgh, fires a .50 caliber door mounted machine gun during Tactical Air Control Party exercise, June 20, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), rappels out of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a fast rope and rappel training exercise aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5), at sea, June 23, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), rappels out of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a fast rope and rappel training exercise aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5), at sea, June 23, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to rappel out of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a fast rope and rappel training exercise aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5), at sea, June 23, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to rappel out of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a fast rope and rappel training exercise aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5), at sea, June 23, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cody Rainey, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), UH-1Y Huey helicopter crew chief and native of Pittsburgh, tightens up the rotor blade of a Huey aboard the USS Bataan, at sea, June 20, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cody Rainey, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), UH-1Y Huey helicopter crew chief and native of Pittsburgh, tightens up the rotor blade of a Huey aboard the USS Bataan, at sea, June 20, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Trevor Brown, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), UH-1Y Huey helicopter crew chief and native of Parker, Colo., performs a radio check with his pilot aboard the USS Bataan, at sea, June 20, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Trevor Brown, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), UH-1Y Huey helicopter crew chief and native of Parker, Colo., performs a radio check with his pilot aboard the USS Bataan, at sea, June 20, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Caleb McDonald

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fast ropes out of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a fast rope and rappel training exercise aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5), at sea, June 24, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alisa J. Helin/Released)

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fast ropes out of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a fast rope and rappel training exercise aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5), at sea, June 24, 2014. Elements of the 22nd MEU, embarked aboard Bataan, are operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to augment U.S. Crisis Response forces in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alisa J. Helin/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Alisa J. Helin