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Marine Corps Forces Central Command Deputy Commanding General, BGen. Gregg P. Olson, cuts into the traditional birthday cake during the 237th Marine Corps Birthday Ball Celebration. The birthday cake is traditionally cut with the Mameluke sword, as a reminder that we are a band of warriors, committed to carrying the sword, so that our nation may live in peace.

Marine Corps Forces Central Command Deputy Commanding General, BGen. Gregg P. Olson, cuts into the traditional birthday cake during the 237th Marine Corps Birthday Ball Celebration. The birthday cake is traditionally cut with the Mameluke sword, as a reminder that we are a band of warriors, committed to carrying the sword, so that our nation may live in peace.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

Marine Corps Forces Central Command's 1stLt. Nicholas Butner conducts the traditional reading of LtGen. John A. Lejeune's birthday message during the 237th Birthday Celebration.

Marine Corps Forces Central Command's 1stLt. Nicholas Butner conducts the traditional reading of LtGen. John A. Lejeune's birthday message during the 237th Birthday Celebration.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

A formation of Marines stand ready to begin the Marine Corps Forces Central Command 237th Birthday Ball Ceremony held in the Middle East Nov 9.

A formation of Marines stand ready to begin the Marine Corps Forces Central Command 237th Birthday Ball Ceremony held in the Middle East Nov 9.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

Images of the Marine Corps' first and present commandants flank the Eagle, Globe and Anchor on the Marine Corps Forces Central Command 237th Birthday Ball Cake. The cake included the images of all the Corps' commandants.

Images of the Marine Corps' first and present commandants flank the Eagle, Globe and Anchor on the Marine Corps Forces Central Command 237th Birthday Ball Cake. The cake included the images of all the Corps' commandants.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

An American and Jordanian sniper lie side-by-side and sight in down their scopes at their respective targets, May 8. This class was apart of the combined training between the 77th Jordanian Reconnaissance battalion and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force, 2nd Reconnaissance battalion during exercise Eager Lion 2012.

An American and Jordanian sniper lie side-by-side and sight in down their scopes at their respective targets, May 8. This class was apart of the combined training between the 77th Jordanian Reconnaissance battalion and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force, 2nd Reconnaissance battalion during exercise Eager Lion 2012.

Photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese

U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Gregg Olson speaks to guests of the Marine Corps Forces Central Command Forward (MARCENT FWD) change of command ceremony aboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain on July 5, 2012. Col. Olson assumed command of MARCENT (FWD) from Brigadier General Brian Beaudreault.

U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Gregg Olson speaks to guests of the Marine Corps Forces Central Command Forward (MARCENT FWD) change of command ceremony aboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain on July 5, 2012. Col. Olson assumed command of MARCENT (FWD) from Brigadier General Brian Beaudreault.

Photo by Sgt. Leon Branchaud

U.S. Marines with 3rd Squad, 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, conduct a patrol out of Forward Operating Base Shamsher, Helmand province, Afghanistan Sept. 1, 2012. Marines conducted the patrol to disrupt the flow of aid to the enemy.

U.S. Marines with 3rd Squad, 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, conduct a patrol out of Forward Operating Base Shamsher, Helmand province, Afghanistan Sept. 1, 2012. Marines conducted the patrol to disrupt the flow of aid to the enemy.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Morrison

Lance Cpl. Malike Mejdouli prays during the early morning of the last day of Ramadan at Combat Outpost Pennsylvania, August 19, 2012. Mejdouli, a devout Muslim, is a radio operator with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, Regimental Combat Team 6.

Lance Cpl. Malike Mejdouli prays during the early morning of the last day of Ramadan at Combat Outpost Pennsylvania, August 19, 2012. Mejdouli, a devout Muslim, is a radio operator with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, Regimental Combat Team 6.

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Ward Jr

U.S. Marines with 3rd Squad, 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, conduct a security patrol out of Forward Operating Base Shamsher, Helmand province, Afghanistan Aug. 23, 2012. Marines conducted a partnered patrol to disrupt the flow of lethal and illicit aid in the area.

U.S. Marines with 3rd Squad, 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, conduct a security patrol out of Forward Operating Base Shamsher, Helmand province, Afghanistan Aug. 23, 2012. Marines conducted a partnered patrol to disrupt the flow of lethal and illicit aid in the area.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Morrison

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6 load on to CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters on Forward Operating Base Jackson, Helmand province, Afghanistan Aug. 30, 2012. This flight is the first leg in their journey home as they reach the end of their deployment.

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6 load on to CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters on Forward Operating Base Jackson, Helmand province, Afghanistan Aug. 30, 2012. This flight is the first leg in their journey home as they reach the end of their deployment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Searfus

JABEL PETRA, JORDAN - Marines with Charlie Company and Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Soldiers of the Lebanese Army conduct a live-fire, combined arms range, May 12, 2012, during Exercise Eager Lion 12, the largest annual exercise in the U.S. Central Command area of operations. Eager Lion 12 is scheduled to take place throughout the month of May and is designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships of more than 15 participating partner nations. This is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU who, along with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, is currently deployed to the Central Command area of operations as a theater reserve and crisis response force. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Gunnery Sgt Chad R. Kiehl)

JABEL PETRA, JORDAN - Marines with Charlie Company and Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Soldiers of the Lebanese Army conduct a live-fire, combined arms range, May 12, 2012, during Exercise Eager Lion 12, the largest annual exercise in the U.S. Central Command area of operations. Eager Lion 12 is scheduled to take place throughout the month of May and is designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships of more than 15 participating partner nations. This is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU who, along with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, is currently deployed to the Central Command area of operations as a theater reserve and crisis response force. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Gunnery Sgt Chad R. Kiehl)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt Chad R. Kiehl

TINTIN, Jordan - Staff Sgt. Jaime Orozco, the radio team operator for the Maritime Raid Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit assists a Marine of the Royal Jordanian Armed Forces with a weapon inspection prior to an advanced combat marksmanship exercise, as part of Eager Lion here, May 13, 2012. Eager Lion is a multinational exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships among partnered nations through scenario-based, realistic modern-day security challenges. The 24th MEU, partnered with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, is currently deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of operations as a theater reserve and crisis response force. (Official USMC Photo by: Cpl. Michael J. Petersheim/Released)

TINTIN, Jordan - Staff Sgt. Jaime Orozco, the radio team operator for the Maritime Raid Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit assists a Marine of the Royal Jordanian Armed Forces with a weapon inspection prior to an advanced combat marksmanship exercise, as part of Eager Lion here, May 13, 2012. Eager Lion is a multinational exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships among partnered nations through scenario-based, realistic modern-day security challenges. The 24th MEU, partnered with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, is currently deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of operations as a theater reserve and crisis response force. (Official USMC Photo by: Cpl. Michael J. Petersheim/Released)

Photo by Corporal Michael Petersheim

JABEL PETRA, Jordan - Combat engineers and assaultmen with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit detonate an improvised linear charge during basic demolition-sustainment training here, May 9, 2012, in preparation for Exercise Eager Lion 12, the largest annual exercise in the Central Command area of operations. More than 1,000 Marines and Sailors from the 24th MEU are scheduled to participate in various events ashore throughout Jordan to maximize multi-lateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis response force. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein)

JABEL PETRA, Jordan - Combat engineers and assaultmen with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit detonate an improvised linear charge during basic demolition-sustainment training here, May 9, 2012, in preparation for Exercise Eager Lion 12, the largest annual exercise in the Central Command area of operations. More than 1,000 Marines and Sailors from the 24th MEU are scheduled to participate in various events ashore throughout Jordan to maximize multi-lateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis response force. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein)

Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein

JABAL PETRA, Jordan - Lieutenant Col. David Sosa, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and commanding officer of Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, studies a map of a training area May 5, 2012, with Jordanian Army Lieutenant Col. Saif, commander of the Jordanian 4th Tank Battalion, to prepare for upcoming training opportunities together during Exercise Eager Lion 12. During Eager Lion 12 the 24th MEU will participate in a variety of training exercises with partnered nations at different locations throughout the country to increase interoperability and learn about other countries’ militaries. Eager Lion 12 is a recurring, multinational exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships through a joint, whole-of-government, multinational approach to future complex national security challenges. The 24th MEU, partnered with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, is currently deployed to the Central Command area of operations as a theater reserve and crisis response force capable of a variety of missions from full-scale combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Chad R. Kiehl/RELEASED)

JABAL PETRA, Jordan - Lieutenant Col. David Sosa, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and commanding officer of Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, studies a map of a training area May 5, 2012, with Jordanian Army Lieutenant Col. Saif, commander of the Jordanian 4th Tank Battalion, to prepare for upcoming training opportunities together during Exercise Eager Lion 12. During Eager Lion 12 the 24th MEU will participate in a variety of training exercises with partnered nations at different locations throughout the country to increase interoperability and learn about other countries’ militaries. Eager Lion 12 is a recurring, multinational exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships through a joint, whole-of-government, multinational approach to future complex national security challenges. The 24th MEU, partnered with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, is currently deployed to the Central Command area of operations as a theater reserve and crisis response force capable of a variety of missions from full-scale combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Chad R. Kiehl/RELEASED)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Chad R. Kiehl

Marine Corps Forces Central Command Deputy Commanding General, BGen. Gregg P. Olson, cuts into the traditional birthday cake during the 237th Marine Corps Birthday Ball Celebration. The birthday cake is traditionally cut with the Mameluke sword, as a reminder that we are a band of warriors, committed to carrying the sword, so that our nation may live in peace.

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Marine Corps Forces Central Command's 1stLt. Nicholas Butner conducts the traditional reading of LtGen. John A. Lejeune's birthday message during the 237th Birthday Celebration.

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A formation of Marines stand ready to begin the Marine Corps Forces Central Command 237th Birthday Ball Ceremony held in the Middle East Nov 9.

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Images of the Marine Corps' first and present commandants flank the Eagle, Globe and Anchor on the Marine Corps Forces Central Command 237th Birthday Ball Cake. The cake included the images of all the Corps' commandants.

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An American and Jordanian sniper lie side-by-side and sight in down their scopes at their respective targets, May 8. This class was apart of the combined training between the 77th Jordanian Reconnaissance battalion and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force, 2nd Reconnaissance battalion during exercise Eager Lion 2012.

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U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Gregg Olson speaks to guests of the Marine Corps Forces Central Command Forward (MARCENT FWD) change of command ceremony aboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain on July 5, 2012. Col. Olson assumed command of MARCENT (FWD) from Brigadier General Brian Beaudreault.

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U.S. Marines with 3rd Squad, 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, conduct a patrol out of Forward Operating Base Shamsher, Helmand province, Afghanistan Sept. 1, 2012. Marines conducted the patrol to disrupt the flow of aid to the enemy.

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Lance Cpl. Malike Mejdouli prays during the early morning of the last day of Ramadan at Combat Outpost Pennsylvania, August 19, 2012. Mejdouli, a devout Muslim, is a radio operator with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, Regimental Combat Team 6.

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U.S. Marines with 3rd Squad, 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, conduct a security patrol out of Forward Operating Base Shamsher, Helmand province, Afghanistan Aug. 23, 2012. Marines conducted a partnered patrol to disrupt the flow of lethal and illicit aid in the area.

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U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6 load on to CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters on Forward Operating Base Jackson, Helmand province, Afghanistan Aug. 30, 2012. This flight is the first leg in their journey home as they reach the end of their deployment.

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JABEL PETRA, JORDAN - Marines with Charlie Company and Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Soldiers of the Lebanese Army conduct a live-fire, combined arms range, May 12, 2012, during Exercise Eager Lion 12, the largest annual exercise in the U.S. Central Command area of operations. Eager Lion 12 is scheduled to take place throughout the month of May and is designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships of more than 15 participating partner nations. This is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU who, along with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, is currently deployed to the Central Command area of operations as a theater reserve and crisis response force. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Gunnery Sgt Chad R. Kiehl)

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TINTIN, Jordan - Staff Sgt. Jaime Orozco, the radio team operator for the Maritime Raid Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit assists a Marine of the Royal Jordanian Armed Forces with a weapon inspection prior to an advanced combat marksmanship exercise, as part of Eager Lion here, May 13, 2012. Eager Lion is a multinational exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships among partnered nations through scenario-based, realistic modern-day security challenges. The 24th MEU, partnered with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, is currently deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of operations as a theater reserve and crisis response force. (Official USMC Photo by: Cpl. Michael J. Petersheim/Released)

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JABEL PETRA, Jordan - Combat engineers and assaultmen with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit detonate an improvised linear charge during basic demolition-sustainment training here, May 9, 2012, in preparation for Exercise Eager Lion 12, the largest annual exercise in the Central Command area of operations. More than 1,000 Marines and Sailors from the 24th MEU are scheduled to participate in various events ashore throughout Jordan to maximize multi-lateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis response force. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein)

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JABAL PETRA, Jordan - Lieutenant Col. David Sosa, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and commanding officer of Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, studies a map of a training area May 5, 2012, with Jordanian Army Lieutenant Col. Saif, commander of the Jordanian 4th Tank Battalion, to prepare for upcoming training opportunities together during Exercise Eager Lion 12. During Eager Lion 12 the 24th MEU will participate in a variety of training exercises with partnered nations at different locations throughout the country to increase interoperability and learn about other countries’ militaries. Eager Lion 12 is a recurring, multinational exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships through a joint, whole-of-government, multinational approach to future complex national security challenges. The 24th MEU, partnered with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, is currently deployed to the Central Command area of operations as a theater reserve and crisis response force capable of a variety of missions from full-scale combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Chad R. Kiehl/RELEASED)

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