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Cpl. James Haynes, from Redding, Calif., Cpl. Travis Miks, from Jackson, Mich., and Cpl. Ryan Neary, from Simi Valley, Calif., all radio operators with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, familiarize themselves with the AN/PRC-117G Multiband Manpack Radio aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 5, 2012. The 22nd MEU recently purchased new equipment and software to familiarize themselves before predeployment training in 2013. - Cpl. James Haynes, from Redding, Calif., Cpl. Travis Miks, from Jackson, Mich., and Cpl. Ryan Neary, from Simi Valley, Calif., all radio operators with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, familiarize themselves with the AN/PRC-117G Multiband Manpack Radio aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 5, 2012. The 22nd MEU recently purchased new equipment and software to familiarize themselves before predeployment training in 2013.

121013-M-VS676-106 Crawfordsville, Ark. – A Marine with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa burns the tires while practicing high speed braking at the Tier 1 Group Training Facility in Crawfordsville, Ark., Oct. 13, 2012. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa is training in preparation for its upcoming deployment. (Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Amber Blanchard/Released) - 121013-M-VS676-106 Crawfordsville, Ark. – A Marine with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa burns the tires while practicing high speed braking at the Tier 1 Group Training Facility in Crawfordsville, Ark., Oct. 13, 2012. Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa is training in preparation for its upcoming deployment. (Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Amber Blanchard/Released)

Camp Lejeune, N.C. Master Gunnery Sgt. Richard Herald stands with a gift presented to him by the Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit during his retirement ceremony at Paradise Point Officers’ Club aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 12, 2012. Herald retired after 26 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released) - Camp Lejeune, N.C. Master Gunnery Sgt. Richard Herald stands with a gift presented to him by the Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit during his retirement ceremony at Paradise Point Officers’ Club aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 12, 2012. Herald retired after 26 years of faithful service to the Marine Corps. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb McDonald/Released)

Gunnery Sgt. Trever Nelson, logistics chief for the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, stands beside his pot of chili during the 22nd MEU chili cook-off aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 21, 2012. Nelson and his section won the competition with his winning chili recipe. (Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Amber Blanchard/Released) - Gunnery Sgt. Trever Nelson, logistics chief for the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, stands beside his pot of chili during the 22nd MEU chili cook-off aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 21, 2012. Nelson and his section won the competition with his winning chili recipe. (Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Amber Blanchard/Released)

Members of the Khe Sanh Veterans Inc. tell their stories to Marines and sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit during the Khe Sanh Veterans reunion at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, Va., Aug. 30, 2012. The 22nd MEU spent time exchanging experiences with and learning from veterans who served at Khe Sanh. (Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Amber Blanchard/Released) - Members of the Khe Sanh Veterans Inc. tell their stories to Marines and sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit during the Khe Sanh Veterans reunion at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, Va., Aug. 30, 2012. The 22nd MEU spent time exchanging experiences with and learning from veterans who served at Khe Sanh. (Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Amber Blanchard/Released)

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. Frank Smith, family readiness officer for the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, discusses the Family Readiness Program with family members during the commanding officer’s “Meet-n-Greet” at the Paradise Point Officers’ Club aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 7, 2012. Family members attended the meeting to learn more about the Family Readiness Program and provide suggestions for improvement. (Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Amber Blanchard/Released) - Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. Frank Smith, family readiness officer for the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, discusses the Family Readiness Program with family members during the commanding officer’s “Meet-n-Greet” at the Paradise Point Officers’ Club aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 7, 2012. Family members attended the meeting to learn more about the Family Readiness Program and provide suggestions for improvement. (Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Amber Blanchard/Released)

Col. Eric Steidl, the out-going commanding officer with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks to Marines and guests during a change of command ceremony at the 2nd Marine Logistics Group Amphitheater aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 28, 2012. Eric Steidl will assume command of Special Operations Training Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force. Col. James Christmas previously served as Deliberate Plans Branch Chief, with United States Special Operations Command. - Col. Eric Steidl, the out-going commanding officer with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks to Marines and guests during a change of command ceremony at the 2nd Marine Logistics Group Amphitheater aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 28, 2012. Eric Steidl will assume command of Special Operations Training Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force. Col. James Christmas previously served as Deliberate Plans Branch Chief, with United States Special Operations Command.

Marines, with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, examine and evaluate individual water filters during an Experimental Forward Operating Base aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 4, 2012. Marines and sailors participating provided input on individual energy and water purification equipment. The Expeditionary Energy Office, Headquarters, Marine Corps, coordinated the XFOB for input from the servicemembers and suggestions for improvement. - Marines, with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, examine and evaluate individual water filters during an Experimental Forward Operating Base aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 4, 2012. Marines and sailors participating provided input on individual energy and water purification equipment. The Expeditionary Energy Office, Headquarters, Marine Corps, coordinated the XFOB for input from the servicemembers and suggestions for improvement.