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Command Element, Marine Forces Central Command (Forward)'s 238th Marine Corps Birthday celebration

Command Element, Marine Forces Central Command (Forward)'s 238th Marine Corps Birthday celebration

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Command Element, Marine Forces Central Command (Forward)'s 238th Marine Corps Birthday celebration

Command Element, Marine Forces Central Command (Forward)'s 238th Marine Corps Birthday celebration

Photo by courtesy photo

Command Element, Marine Forces Central Command (Forward)'s 238th Marine Corps Birthday celebration

Command Element, Marine Forces Central Command (Forward)'s 238th Marine Corps Birthday celebration

Photo by courtesy photo

Command Element, Marine Forces Central Command (Forward)'s 238th Marine Corps Birthday celebration

Command Element, Marine Forces Central Command (Forward)'s 238th Marine Corps Birthday celebration

Photo by courtesy photo

Command Element, Marine Forces Central Command (Forward)'s 238th Marine Corps Birthday Celebration

Command Element, Marine Forces Central Command (Forward)'s 238th Marine Corps Birthday Celebration

Photo by courtesy photo

U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response hold security while an MV-22B Osprey takes off from Camp des Garrigues, France, Oct. 28, 2013, during bilateral training between SP-MAGTF Crisis Response and French Legionnaires from the 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment of the 6th Light Armored Brigade. The aircraft, attached to SP-MAGTF Crisis Response from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162, was the first MV-22B Osprey to ever land in France. SP-MAGTF Crisis Response is a self-mobile, self-sustaining force capable of responding to a range of crises in the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility to protect U.S. and partner-nation interests. They also conduct military-to-military training exercises with partner nations throughout U.S. Africa Command and U.S. European command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Petersheim)

U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response hold security while an MV-22B Osprey takes off from Camp des Garrigues, France, Oct. 28, 2013, during bilateral training between SP-MAGTF Crisis Response and French Legionnaires from the 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment of the 6th Light Armored Brigade. The aircraft, attached to SP-MAGTF Crisis Response from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162, was the first MV-22B Osprey to ever land in France. SP-MAGTF Crisis Response is a self-mobile, self-sustaining force capable of responding to a range of crises in the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility to protect U.S. and partner-nation interests. They also conduct military-to-military training exercises with partner nations throughout U.S. Africa Command and U.S. European command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Petersheim)

Photo by Cpl. Michael Petersheim

GySgt. Ruben Aguilar finishes the last 100 meters of the 2013 Marine Corps Marathon Forward at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan Oct. 27. Aguilar was the only runner to complete the marathon wearing boots and camoflauge utilities. (Photo by Sgt. Bobby J. Yarbrough)

GySgt. Ruben Aguilar finishes the last 100 meters of the 2013 Marine Corps Marathon Forward at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan Oct. 27. Aguilar was the only runner to complete the marathon wearing boots and camoflauge utilities. (Photo by Sgt. Bobby J. Yarbrough)

Photo by Sgt. Bobby Yarbrough

An MV-22 Osprey lands to pick up personnel and supplies at Camp Titin, Jordan, during Exercise Eager Lion June 12, 2013.

An MV-22 Osprey lands to pick up personnel and supplies at Camp Titin, Jordan, during Exercise Eager Lion June 12, 2013.

Photo by Sgt. James Hall

Brig. Gen. Gregg Olson, the commanding general of Marine Corps Forces Central Command (Forward), speaks with U.S. and Jordanian Marines about security protocols and training progress during Exercise Eager Lion at Camp Titin, Jordan, June 13, 2013.

Brig. Gen. Gregg Olson, the commanding general of Marine Corps Forces Central Command (Forward), speaks with U.S. and Jordanian Marines about security protocols and training progress during Exercise Eager Lion at Camp Titin, Jordan, June 13, 2013.

Photo by Sgt. James Hall

Brig. Gen. Gregg Olson, the commanding general of Marine Corps Forces Central Command (Forward), presents Jordanian Brig. Gen. Kassem Fadeel Nahar with gifts for his country's hospitality throughout Exercise Eager Lion 2013 at Camp Titin, Jordan, June 11, 2013.

Brig. Gen. Gregg Olson, the commanding general of Marine Corps Forces Central Command (Forward), presents Jordanian Brig. Gen. Kassem Fadeel Nahar with gifts for his country's hospitality throughout Exercise Eager Lion 2013 at Camp Titin, Jordan, June 11, 2013.

Photo by Sgt. James Hall

Marines with Marine Corps Forces Central Command (Forward) conduct a hike on the last day of Exercise Eager Lion 2013 near Camp Titin, Jordan, June 20, 2013.

Marines with Marine Corps Forces Central Command (Forward) conduct a hike on the last day of Exercise Eager Lion 2013 near Camp Titin, Jordan, June 20, 2013.

Photo by Sgt. James Hall

Capt. Glenn T. Jensen, the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit liaison at U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command (Forward), and a Peoria, Az., native, briefs the commanding general of MARCENT (Fwd) at Camp Titin, Jordan, June 9, 2013, on current MEU operations taking place in the region during Exercise Eager Lion 2013.

Capt. Glenn T. Jensen, the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit liaison at U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command (Forward), and a Peoria, Az., native, briefs the commanding general of MARCENT (Fwd) at Camp Titin, Jordan, June 9, 2013, on current MEU operations taking place in the region during Exercise Eager Lion 2013.

Photo by Sgt. Rachael K. A. Moore

Staff Sgt. Matthew Dolan, a loadmaster assigned to Travis Air Force Base unloads an AN/TPS-59 from a C-5 Galaxy at an undisclosed base in Southwest Asia Feb. 28, 2013. The AN/TPS-59 is dual-purpose long range radar deployed to the region in support of U.S. Air Forces Central Command’s Integrated Air Defense and Missile shield. The AN/TPS-59 is one of the U.S. military’s most powerful radars and the systems inherit mobility allows for rapid worldwide deployment. The radar will be operated by Marines from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Air Control Group 38, Marine Air Control Squadron 1, based in Yuma, Ariz.

Staff Sgt. Matthew Dolan, a loadmaster assigned to Travis Air Force Base unloads an AN/TPS-59 from a C-5 Galaxy at an undisclosed base in Southwest Asia Feb. 28, 2013. The AN/TPS-59 is dual-purpose long range radar deployed to the region in support of U.S. Air Forces Central Command’s Integrated Air Defense and Missile shield. The AN/TPS-59 is one of the U.S. military’s most powerful radars and the systems inherit mobility allows for rapid worldwide deployment. The radar will be operated by Marines from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Air Control Group 38, Marine Air Control Squadron 1, based in Yuma, Ariz.

Photo by Official DOD Photo

Staff Sgt. Matthew Dolan, a loadmaster assigned to Travis Air Force Base unloads an AN/TPS-59 from a C-5 Galaxy at an undisclosed base in Southwest Asia Feb. 28, 2013. The AN/TPS-59 is dual-purpose long range radar deployed to the region in support of U.S. Air Forces Central Command’s Integrated Air Defense and Missile shield. The AN/TPS-59 is one of the U.S. military’s most powerful radars and the systems inherit mobility allows for rapid worldwide deployment. The radar will be operated by Marines from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Air Control Group 38, Marine Air Control Squadron 1, based in Yuma, Ariz.

Staff Sgt. Matthew Dolan, a loadmaster assigned to Travis Air Force Base unloads an AN/TPS-59 from a C-5 Galaxy at an undisclosed base in Southwest Asia Feb. 28, 2013. The AN/TPS-59 is dual-purpose long range radar deployed to the region in support of U.S. Air Forces Central Command’s Integrated Air Defense and Missile shield. The AN/TPS-59 is one of the U.S. military’s most powerful radars and the systems inherit mobility allows for rapid worldwide deployment. The radar will be operated by Marines from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Air Control Group 38, Marine Air Control Squadron 1, based in Yuma, Ariz.

Photo by Official DOD Photo

An United Arab Emirates service member adjusts a video camera with Cpl. Scott Achtemeier, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command, Forward at Al Dhafra Air Base, UAE , as they tape flight operations during Exercise Leading Edge 13, Jan. 30, 2013. The multiple LE 13 Field Training Exercise events provided exercise participants opportunities to build relationships for the common cause behind the Proliferation Security Initiative. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Leon M. Branchaud)

An United Arab Emirates service member adjusts a video camera with Cpl. Scott Achtemeier, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command, Forward at Al Dhafra Air Base, UAE , as they tape flight operations during Exercise Leading Edge 13, Jan. 30, 2013. The multiple LE 13 Field Training Exercise events provided exercise participants opportunities to build relationships for the common cause behind the Proliferation Security Initiative. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Leon M. Branchaud)

Photo by Sgt. Leon M. Branchaud

Italian service members secure the deck of a ship as part of a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure capabilities demonstration along with United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and U.S. military counterparts during fast rope techniques practice in the Port of Zayed area in Abu Dhadi, UAE as part of Exercise Leading Edge 13, Jan. 31, 2013. LE 13 is a multinational supported exercise designed to strengthen tactical proficiencies in critical mission areas of Weapons of Mass Destruction interdiction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MSgt. Salvatore Cardella)

Italian service members secure the deck of a ship as part of a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure capabilities demonstration along with United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and U.S. military counterparts during fast rope techniques practice in the Port of Zayed area in Abu Dhadi, UAE as part of Exercise Leading Edge 13, Jan. 31, 2013. LE 13 is a multinational supported exercise designed to strengthen tactical proficiencies in critical mission areas of Weapons of Mass Destruction interdiction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MSgt. Salvatore Cardella)

Photo by MSgt. Salvatore Cardella

Marines with the motor transport section of Headquarters and Services Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 7, return from a convoy Dec. 16, 2012. Motor transport is one of the many sections that works closely with other units to keep the Marines in RCT-7’s area of operations well supplied.

Marines with the motor transport section of Headquarters and Services Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 7, return from a convoy Dec. 16, 2012. Motor transport is one of the many sections that works closely with other units to keep the Marines in RCT-7’s area of operations well supplied.

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Ward Jr

Dec. 20, 2012 Terrance D. Wardinsky, company commander, Field Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, walks alongside United Arab Emirate Col. Abdullah Mohammed Saeed Al Dhaheri, commander, Presidential Guard Institute, down a simulated improvised explosive device training event aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 5. Senior leaders with the UAE Presidential Guard Institue visited WFTBn during their overview of Marine Corps recruit training to better understand the curriculum. Their plans are to create a similar training cycle for the PGI to create a stronger military.

Dec. 20, 2012 Terrance D. Wardinsky, company commander, Field Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, walks alongside United Arab Emirate Col. Abdullah Mohammed Saeed Al Dhaheri, commander, Presidential Guard Institute, down a simulated improvised explosive device training event aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 5. Senior leaders with the UAE Presidential Guard Institue visited WFTBn during their overview of Marine Corps recruit training to better understand the curriculum. Their plans are to create a similar training cycle for the PGI to create a stronger military.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bridget M. Keane

Two U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallions with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), externally lift M777 howitzers over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 29, 2012. HMH-361 provided aerial support by repositioning the howitzers to Camp Dwyer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Keonaona C. Paulo/Released)

Two U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallions with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), externally lift M777 howitzers over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 29, 2012. HMH-361 provided aerial support by repositioning the howitzers to Camp Dwyer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Keonaona C. Paulo/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Keonaona C. Paulo

Major Gen. David Berger, the Task Force Leatherneck commanding general, speaks with Col. Hamidullah Sadiki, the 6th Zone Afghan Border Police chief of staff, during an operations brief in southern Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 9. During the past five days, the 6th Zone ABP has been conducting a clearing operation and has had success accomplishing their mission. Major Gen. Berger, as well as other government and coalition officials, visited the operation’s command center to see the progress the ABP has made.

Major Gen. David Berger, the Task Force Leatherneck commanding general, speaks with Col. Hamidullah Sadiki, the 6th Zone Afghan Border Police chief of staff, during an operations brief in southern Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 9. During the past five days, the 6th Zone ABP has been conducting a clearing operation and has had success accomplishing their mission. Major Gen. Berger, as well as other government and coalition officials, visited the operation’s command center to see the progress the ABP has made.

Photo by Sgt. John Jackson

Command Element, Marine Forces Central Command (Forward)'s 238th Marine Corps Birthday celebration

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Command Element, Marine Forces Central Command (Forward)'s 238th Marine Corps Birthday celebration

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Command Element, Marine Forces Central Command (Forward)'s 238th Marine Corps Birthday celebration

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Command Element, Marine Forces Central Command (Forward)'s 238th Marine Corps Birthday celebration

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Command Element, Marine Forces Central Command (Forward)'s 238th Marine Corps Birthday Celebration

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U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response hold security while an MV-22B Osprey takes off from Camp des Garrigues, France, Oct. 28, 2013, during bilateral training between SP-MAGTF Crisis Response and French Legionnaires from the 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment of the 6th Light Armored Brigade. The aircraft, attached to SP-MAGTF Crisis Response from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162, was the first MV-22B Osprey to ever land in France. SP-MAGTF Crisis Response is a self-mobile, self-sustaining force capable of responding to a range of crises in the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility to protect U.S. and partner-nation interests. They also conduct military-to-military training exercises with partner nations throughout U.S. Africa Command and U.S. European command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Petersheim)

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GySgt. Ruben Aguilar finishes the last 100 meters of the 2013 Marine Corps Marathon Forward at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan Oct. 27. Aguilar was the only runner to complete the marathon wearing boots and camoflauge utilities. (Photo by Sgt. Bobby J. Yarbrough)

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An MV-22 Osprey lands to pick up personnel and supplies at Camp Titin, Jordan, during Exercise Eager Lion June 12, 2013.

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Brig. Gen. Gregg Olson, the commanding general of Marine Corps Forces Central Command (Forward), speaks with U.S. and Jordanian Marines about security protocols and training progress during Exercise Eager Lion at Camp Titin, Jordan, June 13, 2013.

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Brig. Gen. Gregg Olson, the commanding general of Marine Corps Forces Central Command (Forward), presents Jordanian Brig. Gen. Kassem Fadeel Nahar with gifts for his country's hospitality throughout Exercise Eager Lion 2013 at Camp Titin, Jordan, June 11, 2013.

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Marines with Marine Corps Forces Central Command (Forward) conduct a hike on the last day of Exercise Eager Lion 2013 near Camp Titin, Jordan, June 20, 2013.

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Capt. Glenn T. Jensen, the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit liaison at U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command (Forward), and a Peoria, Az., native, briefs the commanding general of MARCENT (Fwd) at Camp Titin, Jordan, June 9, 2013, on current MEU operations taking place in the region during Exercise Eager Lion 2013.

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Staff Sgt. Matthew Dolan, a loadmaster assigned to Travis Air Force Base unloads an AN/TPS-59 from a C-5 Galaxy at an undisclosed base in Southwest Asia Feb. 28, 2013. The AN/TPS-59 is dual-purpose long range radar deployed to the region in support of U.S. Air Forces Central Command’s Integrated Air Defense and Missile shield. The AN/TPS-59 is one of the U.S. military’s most powerful radars and the systems inherit mobility allows for rapid worldwide deployment. The radar will be operated by Marines from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Air Control Group 38, Marine Air Control Squadron 1, based in Yuma, Ariz.

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Staff Sgt. Matthew Dolan, a loadmaster assigned to Travis Air Force Base unloads an AN/TPS-59 from a C-5 Galaxy at an undisclosed base in Southwest Asia Feb. 28, 2013. The AN/TPS-59 is dual-purpose long range radar deployed to the region in support of U.S. Air Forces Central Command’s Integrated Air Defense and Missile shield. The AN/TPS-59 is one of the U.S. military’s most powerful radars and the systems inherit mobility allows for rapid worldwide deployment. The radar will be operated by Marines from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Air Control Group 38, Marine Air Control Squadron 1, based in Yuma, Ariz.

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An United Arab Emirates service member adjusts a video camera with Cpl. Scott Achtemeier, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command, Forward at Al Dhafra Air Base, UAE , as they tape flight operations during Exercise Leading Edge 13, Jan. 30, 2013. The multiple LE 13 Field Training Exercise events provided exercise participants opportunities to build relationships for the common cause behind the Proliferation Security Initiative. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Leon M. Branchaud)

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Italian service members secure the deck of a ship as part of a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure capabilities demonstration along with United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and U.S. military counterparts during fast rope techniques practice in the Port of Zayed area in Abu Dhadi, UAE as part of Exercise Leading Edge 13, Jan. 31, 2013. LE 13 is a multinational supported exercise designed to strengthen tactical proficiencies in critical mission areas of Weapons of Mass Destruction interdiction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MSgt. Salvatore Cardella)

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Marines with the motor transport section of Headquarters and Services Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 7, return from a convoy Dec. 16, 2012. Motor transport is one of the many sections that works closely with other units to keep the Marines in RCT-7’s area of operations well supplied.

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Dec. 20, 2012 Terrance D. Wardinsky, company commander, Field Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, walks alongside United Arab Emirate Col. Abdullah Mohammed Saeed Al Dhaheri, commander, Presidential Guard Institute, down a simulated improvised explosive device training event aboard Edson Range, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 5. Senior leaders with the UAE Presidential Guard Institue visited WFTBn during their overview of Marine Corps recruit training to better understand the curriculum. Their plans are to create a similar training cycle for the PGI to create a stronger military.

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Two U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallions with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), externally lift M777 howitzers over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 29, 2012. HMH-361 provided aerial support by repositioning the howitzers to Camp Dwyer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Keonaona C. Paulo/Released)

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Major Gen. David Berger, the Task Force Leatherneck commanding general, speaks with Col. Hamidullah Sadiki, the 6th Zone Afghan Border Police chief of staff, during an operations brief in southern Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 9. During the past five days, the 6th Zone ABP has been conducting a clearing operation and has had success accomplishing their mission. Major Gen. Berger, as well as other government and coalition officials, visited the operation’s command center to see the progress the ABP has made.

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