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CAMP BEUHRING, Kuwait (April 21, 2019) – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Thomas Barry, a gunner with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to run over a hill and through a breach as part of Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise. Marines and Sailors from the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment participated in the training in order to increase proficiency and maintain combat readiness. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson/Released)

CAMP BEUHRING, Kuwait (April 21, 2019) – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Thomas Barry, a gunner with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to run over a hill and through a breach as part of Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise. Marines and Sailors from the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment participated in the training in order to increase proficiency and maintain combat readiness. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson

CAMP BEUHRING, Kuwait (April 23, 2019) – A U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit taxis down the flight line prior to taking off and beginning a tail gun shoot during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise. The training allowed Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (Reinforced) to familiarize themselves with operating the weapon during flight and maintain combat readiness. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson/Released)

CAMP BEUHRING, Kuwait (April 23, 2019) – A U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit taxis down the flight line prior to taking off and beginning a tail gun shoot during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise. The training allowed Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (Reinforced) to familiarize themselves with operating the weapon during flight and maintain combat readiness. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson

190424-M-YD783-1349 JOINT TRAINING CENTER, Jordan (April 24, 2019) U.S Marine Cpl. Koral Hose, a radio operator with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit’s female engagement team, assist as a positon safety officer during a live fire combat marksmanship range. During the range, Marines and Sailors exchanged combat tactics, techniques and procedures with foreign troops. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood/Released)

190424-M-YD783-1349 JOINT TRAINING CENTER, Jordan (April 24, 2019) U.S Marine Cpl. Koral Hose, a radio operator with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit’s female engagement team, assist as a positon safety officer during a live fire combat marksmanship range. During the range, Marines and Sailors exchanged combat tactics, techniques and procedures with foreign troops. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood

190425-M-YD783-1001 ZARQA, Jordan (April 25, 2019) A Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army soldier executes a figure four variation choke technique on Sgt. Nicole Turner, a heavy equipment mechanic, as a part of Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit’s female engagement team. Marines exchanged combat tactics, techniques and procedures with JAF soldiers as a part of the training. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood/Released)

190425-M-YD783-1001 ZARQA, Jordan (April 25, 2019) A Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army soldier executes a figure four variation choke technique on Sgt. Nicole Turner, a heavy equipment mechanic, as a part of Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit’s female engagement team. Marines exchanged combat tactics, techniques and procedures with JAF soldiers as a part of the training. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood

CAMP BEUHRING, Kuwait (April 16, 2019) – U.S. Marine Cpl. Colin Watson, a military working dog handler with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, works on tactical obedience with his canine Robby as part of a range during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise. Marines and Sailors from the 22nd MEU’s Command Element and Combat Logistics Battalion 22 qualified for Combat Marksmanship Program tables 3 and 4 in order to maintain combat readiness. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson/Released)

CAMP BEUHRING, Kuwait (April 16, 2019) – U.S. Marine Cpl. Colin Watson, a military working dog handler with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, works on tactical obedience with his canine Robby as part of a range during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise. Marines and Sailors from the 22nd MEU’s Command Element and Combat Logistics Battalion 22 qualified for Combat Marksmanship Program tables 3 and 4 in order to maintain combat readiness. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson

CAMP BEUHRING, Kuwait (April 16, 2019) – U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit engage targets as part of a range during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise. Marines and Sailors from the 22nd MEU’s Command Element and Combat Logistics Battalion 22 qualified for Combat Marksmanship Program tables 3 and 4 in order to maintain combat readiness. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson/Released)

CAMP BEUHRING, Kuwait (April 16, 2019) – U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit engage targets as part of a range during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise. Marines and Sailors from the 22nd MEU’s Command Element and Combat Logistics Battalion 22 qualified for Combat Marksmanship Program tables 3 and 4 in order to maintain combat readiness. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson

CAMP BEUHRING, Kuwait (April 19, 2019) – U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Patrick Keeling, left, the Maritime Raid Force operations chief, prepares to land with 1st Lt. Austin Ahmed, the platoon commander for the Maritime Raid Force’s 3rd Platoon, both with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, as part of a tandem freefall jump during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise. The training increases parachuting and jumpmaster proficiency, and ensures the Marines maintain combat readiness. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson/Released)

CAMP BEUHRING, Kuwait (April 19, 2019) – U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Patrick Keeling, left, the Maritime Raid Force operations chief, prepares to land with 1st Lt. Austin Ahmed, the platoon commander for the Maritime Raid Force’s 3rd Platoon, both with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, as part of a tandem freefall jump during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise. The training increases parachuting and jumpmaster proficiency, and ensures the Marines maintain combat readiness. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson

190510-M-YD783-2200 ARABIAN SEA (MAY 10, 2019) U.S. Marine Cpl. Haley Brunette, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, extracts a liquid sample from a notional anonymous container during scenario based reconnaissance and sampling training in the well deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3). The CBRN Marines conducted the training to maintain combat readiness standards and sharpen their skills. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood/Released)

190510-M-YD783-2200 ARABIAN SEA (MAY 10, 2019) U.S. Marine Cpl. Haley Brunette, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, extracts a liquid sample from a notional anonymous container during scenario based reconnaissance and sampling training in the well deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3). The CBRN Marines conducted the training to maintain combat readiness standards and sharpen their skills. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Tawanya Norwood

190502-M-QT322-0008 ROTA, SPAIN (May 2, 2019) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Robert McArter, a rifle Marine with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, patrols at night during patrol base operation training during Sustainment Exercise 2019 aboard Naval Air Station Rota, Spain, May 2, 2019. The 22nd MEU and the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are making a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations, crisis response and theatre security cooperation, while also providing a forward Naval and Marine presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa)

190502-M-QT322-0008 ROTA, SPAIN (May 2, 2019) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Robert McArter, a rifle Marine with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, patrols at night during patrol base operation training during Sustainment Exercise 2019 aboard Naval Air Station Rota, Spain, May 2, 2019. The 22nd MEU and the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are making a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations, crisis response and theatre security cooperation, while also providing a forward Naval and Marine presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa

CAMP BEUHRING, Kuwait (April 19, 2019) – U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Malachi Even, the platoon sergeant for Maritime Raid Force’s 1st platoon with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, jumps out of an MV-22 Osprey as part of freefall jump training during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise. The training increases parachuting and jumpmaster proficiency, and ensures the Marines maintain combat readiness. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson/Released)

CAMP BEUHRING, Kuwait (April 19, 2019) – U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Malachi Even, the platoon sergeant for Maritime Raid Force’s 1st platoon with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, jumps out of an MV-22 Osprey as part of freefall jump training during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise. The training increases parachuting and jumpmaster proficiency, and ensures the Marines maintain combat readiness. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Michael Anderson Jr., a machine gunner with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary (MEU), stands watch in the turret of a Humvee on the flight deck of the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD-43) during the transit through the Bab-El-Mandeb strait. Marines and Sailors stood watch throughout the ship to protect the ship as it transited through the strait. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Antonio Garcia/Released)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Michael Anderson Jr., a machine gunner with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary (MEU), stands watch in the turret of a Humvee on the flight deck of the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD-43) during the transit through the Bab-El-Mandeb strait. Marines and Sailors stood watch throughout the ship to protect the ship as it transited through the strait. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Antonio Garcia/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Antonio Garcia

1900517-N-FK070-1248 ARABIAN SEA (May 17, 2019) The Wasp-class Amphibious Assault Ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) sail in formation as the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG) and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (KSGARG) conduct joint operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The ABECSG and KSGARG, with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, are prepared to respond to contingencies and to defend U.S. forces and interests in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian M. Wilbur/Released)

1900517-N-FK070-1248 ARABIAN SEA (May 17, 2019) The Wasp-class Amphibious Assault Ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) sail in formation as the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG) and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (KSGARG) conduct joint operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The ABECSG and KSGARG, with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, are prepared to respond to contingencies and to defend U.S. forces and interests in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian M. Wilbur/Released)

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brian M. Wilbur

190507-N-YH603-1236 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (May 7, 2019) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), center, the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3), right, and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) transit the Strait of Hormuz. Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey Moore/Released)

190507-N-YH603-1236 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (May 7, 2019) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), center, the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3), right, and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) transit the Strait of Hormuz. Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey Moore/Released)

Photo by MC2 Casey Moore

190623-M-QT322-1022 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 23, 2019) - U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit fire service rifles from the flight deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), during a low-light live-fire range, June 23. The Arlington is making a scheduled deployment as part of the 22nd MEU and the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, in support of maritime security operations, crisis response and theater security cooperation, while also providing a forward Naval and Marine presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa/Released)

190623-M-QT322-1022 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 23, 2019) - U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit fire service rifles from the flight deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), during a low-light live-fire range, June 23. The Arlington is making a scheduled deployment as part of the 22nd MEU and the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, in support of maritime security operations, crisis response and theater security cooperation, while also providing a forward Naval and Marine presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa

U.S. Marine Cpl. William Chapman, a machine gunner with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, carries his pack during a patrol in Sweden for Baltic Operations (BALTOPS), June 19, 2019. The Marines practiced a company sized attack on an objective as part of training for BALTOPS 2019. BALTOPS is an annual joint, multinational maritime-focused exercise. It is designed to improve training for participants, enhance flexibility and interoperability, and demonstrate resolve among allied and partner forces in defending the Baltic Sea region. (U.S. Marine photo by Lance Cpl. Antonio Garcia/Released)

U.S. Marine Cpl. William Chapman, a machine gunner with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, carries his pack during a patrol in Sweden for Baltic Operations (BALTOPS), June 19, 2019. The Marines practiced a company sized attack on an objective as part of training for BALTOPS 2019. BALTOPS is an annual joint, multinational maritime-focused exercise. It is designed to improve training for participants, enhance flexibility and interoperability, and demonstrate resolve among allied and partner forces in defending the Baltic Sea region. (U.S. Marine photo by Lance Cpl. Antonio Garcia/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Antonio Garcia

190620-M-QT322-1008 SUEZ CANAL (June 20, 2019) U.S. Sailor Petty Officer 3rd Class Thomas Miller, a hospitla corpsman with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, tests night vision goggles on the flight deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) before transiting the Suez Canal, June 20. The 22nd MEU and the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa/Released)

190620-M-QT322-1008 SUEZ CANAL (June 20, 2019) U.S. Sailor Petty Officer 3rd Class Thomas Miller, a hospitla corpsman with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, tests night vision goggles on the flight deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) before transiting the Suez Canal, June 20. The 22nd MEU and the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa

U.S. Marines disembark a Landing Craft, Utility during an infantry training event in Sweden for Baltic Operations (BALTOPS), June 19, 2019. The Marines practiced a company sized attack on an objective as part of training for BALTOPS2019. BALTOPS is an annual joint, multinational maritime-focused exercise. It is designed to improve training for participants, enhance flexibility and interoperability, and demonstrate resolve among allied and partner forces in defending the Baltic Sea region. (U.S. Marine photo by Lance Cpl. Antonio Garcia/Released)

U.S. Marines disembark a Landing Craft, Utility during an infantry training event in Sweden for Baltic Operations (BALTOPS), June 19, 2019. The Marines practiced a company sized attack on an objective as part of training for BALTOPS2019. BALTOPS is an annual joint, multinational maritime-focused exercise. It is designed to improve training for participants, enhance flexibility and interoperability, and demonstrate resolve among allied and partner forces in defending the Baltic Sea region. (U.S. Marine photo by Lance Cpl. Antonio Garcia/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Antonio Garcia

190702-M-QT322-1022 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 7, 2019) U.S. Marines and Sailors from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) participate in a swim call off the stern gate of the Arlington, July 2. The Arlington is making a scheduled deployment as part of the 22nd MEU and the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, in support of maritime security operations, crisis response and theater security cooperation, while also providing a forward Naval and Marine presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa/Released)

190702-M-QT322-1022 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 7, 2019) U.S. Marines and Sailors from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) participate in a swim call off the stern gate of the Arlington, July 2. The Arlington is making a scheduled deployment as part of the 22nd MEU and the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, in support of maritime security operations, crisis response and theater security cooperation, while also providing a forward Naval and Marine presence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa

ARABIAN SEA (May 18, 2019) AV-8B Harriers return to the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) after participating in an exercise with F/A-18E Super Hornets embarked aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG) and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (KSGARG) are conducting joint operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The ABECSG and KSGARG, with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, are prepared to respond to contingencies and to defend U.S. forces and interests in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Megan Anuci/Released)

ARABIAN SEA (May 18, 2019) AV-8B Harriers return to the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) after participating in an exercise with F/A-18E Super Hornets embarked aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG) and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (KSGARG) are conducting joint operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The ABECSG and KSGARG, with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, are prepared to respond to contingencies and to defend U.S. forces and interests in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Megan Anuci/Released)

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Megan Anuci

U.S. Marine AAV-P7/A1 Assault Amphibian Vehicles with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit board the USS Arlington (LPD-24) via the well deck during Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON)-MEU Integration training in the Atlantic Ocean, June 15, 2018. PHIBRON-MEU Integration is a two-week training evolution that allows Sailors and U.S. Marines to train as a cohesive unit in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa)

U.S. Marine AAV-P7/A1 Assault Amphibian Vehicles with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit board the USS Arlington (LPD-24) via the well deck during Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON)-MEU Integration training in the Atlantic Ocean, June 15, 2018. PHIBRON-MEU Integration is a two-week training evolution that allows Sailors and U.S. Marines to train as a cohesive unit in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa