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GULF OF OMAN (March 13, 2019) U.S. Navy landing craft air cushions sit ready to depart the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) with cargo from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit during training. 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. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson/Released)

GULF OF OMAN (March 13, 2019) U.S. Navy landing craft air cushions sit ready to depart the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) with cargo from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit during training. 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. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson

GULF OF ADEN (March 29, 2019) – A U.S. Marine with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit observes the sunrise from the back of a CH-53E Super Stallion prior to departure from the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3). 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 Master Sgt. Lee Pugh/Released)

GULF OF ADEN (March 29, 2019) – A U.S. Marine with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit observes the sunrise from the back of a CH-53E Super Stallion prior to departure from the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3). 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 Master Sgt. Lee Pugh/Released)

Photo by Master Sgt. Lee Pugh

GULF OF ADEN (March 24, 2019) – U.S. Marine Cpl. Jacob Bautista, a micro-miniature repairman with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, cleans off a radio circuit board after removing a burnt capacitor aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3). Marines routinely check gear and perform maintenance in order to maintain operational 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)

GULF OF ADEN (March 24, 2019) – U.S. Marine Cpl. Jacob Bautista, a micro-miniature repairman with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, cleans off a radio circuit board after removing a burnt capacitor aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3). Marines routinely check gear and perform maintenance in order to maintain operational 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 15, 2019) – A U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit flies across the desert with U.S. Army Soldiers as part of an inter-service familiarity flight event during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise. The event allowed the Soldiers to see and learn about the CH-53E Super Stallion and the MV-22 Osprey prior to being taken on a flight. 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 15, 2019) – A U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit flies across the desert with U.S. Army Soldiers as part of an inter-service familiarity flight event during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise. The event allowed the Soldiers to see and learn about the CH-53E Super Stallion and the MV-22 Osprey prior to being taken on a flight. 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 Sgt. Nathaniel Dunchie, an infantry squad leader with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, sprints during a stress shoot on the flight deck of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD-43). The purpose of this shoot tests the Marine’s marksmanship fundamentals in a stressful environment by having the Marines perform several exercises before shooting. 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 Sgt. Nathaniel Dunchie, an infantry squad leader with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, sprints during a stress shoot on the flight deck of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD-43). The purpose of this shoot tests the Marine’s marksmanship fundamentals in a stressful environment by having the Marines perform several exercises before shooting. 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

CAMP BEUHRING, Kuwait (April 11, 2019) – A U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey makes hovers while landing support specialists with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit hook a 1,500 pound beam as part of helicopter support team training during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise at Camp Beuhring, Kuwait. The Marines, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (Reinforced) and Combat Logistics Battalion 22, participated the training to build and sharpen their skills 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 11, 2019) – A U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey makes hovers while landing support specialists with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit hook a 1,500 pound beam as part of helicopter support team training during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise at Camp Beuhring, Kuwait. The Marines, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (Reinforced) and Combat Logistics Battalion 22, participated the training to build and sharpen their skills 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 11, 2019) – A U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares to land after finishing helicopter support team training during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise at Camp Beuhring, Kuwait. The Marines, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (Reinforced) and Combat Logistics Battalion 22, participated the training to build and sharpen their skills 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 11, 2019) – A U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares to land after finishing helicopter support team training during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise at Camp Beuhring, Kuwait. The Marines, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (Reinforced) and Combat Logistics Battalion 22, participated the training to build and sharpen their skills 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 11, 2019) – A U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey hovers while landing support specialists with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit hook a 1,500 pound beam as part of helicopter support team training during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise at Camp Beuhring, Kuwait. The Marines, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (Reinforced) and Combat Logistics Battalion 22, participated the training to build and sharpen their skills 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 11, 2019) – A U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey hovers while landing support specialists with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit hook a 1,500 pound beam as part of helicopter support team training during Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise at Camp Beuhring, Kuwait. The Marines, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (Reinforced) and Combat Logistics Battalion 22, participated the training to build and sharpen their skills 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 12, 2019) – April 11, 2019 The training sharpens Marines’ skills and prepares the 22nd MEU to deploy at a moment’s notice. 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 12, 2019) – April 11, 2019 The training sharpens Marines’ skills and prepares the 22nd MEU to deploy at a moment’s notice. 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

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

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

22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit