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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

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), hovers over the flight deck of the USS Bataan (LHD 5) during a fast rope and rappel training exercise 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 CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), hovers over the flight deck of the USS Bataan (LHD 5) during a fast rope and rappel training exercise 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), 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), 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

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (June 27, 2014) U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) hold a loaded stretcher over their heads during a physical conditioning drill as part of martial arts training. The Marines are conducting previously scheduled sustainment training to maintain proficiency and a high degree of readiness. The 22nd MEU is deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force throughout U.S. Central Command and the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Austin Hazard/Released)

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (June 27, 2014) U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) hold a loaded stretcher over their heads during a physical conditioning drill as part of martial arts training. The Marines are conducting previously scheduled sustainment training to maintain proficiency and a high degree of readiness. The 22nd MEU is deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force throughout U.S. Central Command and the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Austin Hazard/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Austin Hazard

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (June 27, 2014) U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. John Vanderkuur, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) data network specialist and native of Davison, Mich., lifts an ammo can during a physical conditioning drill as part of martial arts training. The Marines are conducting previously scheduled sustainment training to maintain proficiency and a high degree of readiness. The 22nd MEU is deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force throughout U.S. Central Command and the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Austin Hazard/Released)

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (June 27, 2014) U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. John Vanderkuur, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) data network specialist and native of Davison, Mich., lifts an ammo can during a physical conditioning drill as part of martial arts training. The Marines are conducting previously scheduled sustainment training to maintain proficiency and a high degree of readiness. The 22nd MEU is deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force throughout U.S. Central Command and the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Austin Hazard/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Austin Hazard

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (June 27, 2014) U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) carry a simulated casualty during a physical conditioning drill as part of martial arts training. The Marines are conducting previously scheduled sustainment training to maintain proficiency and a high degree of readiness. The 22nd MEU is deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force throughout U.S. Central Command and the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Austin Hazard/Released)

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (June 27, 2014) U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) carry a simulated casualty during a physical conditioning drill as part of martial arts training. The Marines are conducting previously scheduled sustainment training to maintain proficiency and a high degree of readiness. The 22nd MEU is deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force throughout U.S. Central Command and the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Austin Hazard/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Austin Hazard

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (June 27, 2014) U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) run in combat gear during a physical conditioning drill as part of martial arts training. The Marines are conducting previously scheduled sustainment training to maintain proficiency and a high degree of readiness. The 22nd MEU is deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force throughout U.S. Central Command and the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Austin Hazard/Released)

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (June 27, 2014) U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) run in combat gear during a physical conditioning drill as part of martial arts training. The Marines are conducting previously scheduled sustainment training to maintain proficiency and a high degree of readiness. The 22nd MEU is deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force throughout U.S. Central Command and the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Austin Hazard/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Austin Hazard

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (June 27, 2014) U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. John Vanderkuur, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) data network specialist and native of Davison, Mich., blocks and counters a forward strike during martial arts training. The Marines are conducting previously scheduled sustainment training to maintain proficiency and a high degree of readiness. The 22nd MEU is deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force throughout U.S. Central Command and the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Austin Hazard/Released)

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (June 27, 2014) U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. John Vanderkuur, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) data network specialist and native of Davison, Mich., blocks and counters a forward strike during martial arts training. The Marines are conducting previously scheduled sustainment training to maintain proficiency and a high degree of readiness. The 22nd MEU is deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force throughout U.S. Central Command and the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Austin Hazard/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Austin Hazard