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U.S. Marines assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) 19.2, participate in a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel (TRAP) exercise on Karan Island, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, April 23, 2020. The exercise affords the SPMAGTF an opportunity to sustain its critical mission capabilities, demonstrate its ability to rapidly respond to emergent threats and crises, and improve its ability to project power in the maritime domain. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kyle C. Talbot)

U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) 19.2, conduct a Forward Aerial Refueling Point (FARP) operation in the US Central Command area of responsibility, April 30, 2020. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a crisis response force, prepared to deploy a variety of capabilities across the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kyle C. Talbot)

U.S. Marines, Sailors and Soldiers work together to offload Marine Corps equipment from a Logistics Support Vessel (LSV) to causeway Trident Pier in the United Arab Emirates, March 13, 2020. Native Fury 20 is a joint bilateral exercise demonstrating the ability to respond to contingencies, natural disasters and other possible crises in the region. The exercise strengthens maritime propositioning force offload and joint logistics over the shore capabilities and promotes regional stability and interoperability between the UAE and U.S. Armed Forces. (Video by Captain Rashed Saif Almazroeui of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces)

U.S. Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, provide cyber security for exercise Native Fury 20 in the United Arab Emirates, March 5, 2020. Native Fury is an exercise designed to strengthen the U.S. military’s long-standing relationship and interoperability with the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, as well as provide realistic training to U.S. Marines and Sailors for crisis response operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin)

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U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Gage Ramsey, fire team leader, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, participates in small unit training while preparing for exercise Native Fury 20 in the United Arab Emirates, Feb. 22, 2020. Native Fury is an exercise where units from I Marine Exp...

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Update: Death of U.S. Service Member in Bahrain August 12, 2020 — MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, TAMPA - U.S. Marine Sergeant Trevor Goldyn assigned to 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade was found dead on Aug. 11, 2020 in a non-combat related incident. MORE

Death of U.S. Service Member in Bahrain August 11, 2020 — MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, TAMPA - A U.S. service member assigned to Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade was found dead on Aug. 11, 2020 in a non-combat related incident. MORE

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RT @SPMAGTF_CR_CC: Going over the top @USMC Marines conduct fire and maneuver training on a fire team assault range in #Jordan. @CJTFOIR…

RT @Official13thMEU: @USMC Marines with 2nd Battalion, @5thMarReg, assigned to @SPMAGTF_CR_CC r_cc 20.2 conduct live-fire training in #Jord…

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Congratulations Maj. Gen. William Seely! @william_seely was promoted today @USMARCENT Headquarters, MacDill AFB, F… https://t.co/wDm3eUBoDA

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RT @SPMAGTF_CR_CC: @usmc Marines with 2nd Battalion, @5thMarReg, assigned to the @spmagtf_cr_cc 20.2 sustain readiness in Jordan @USMarine…

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RT @SPMAGTF_CR_CC: @USMC Marines assigned to the @SPMAGTF_CR_CC 20.2 take #innovation to the next dimension with #3dprinting @1stMEF @USM…

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RT @SPMAGTF_CR_CC: @UMSC Marines with @5thMarReg, assigned to the @spmagtf_cr_cc 20.2 sustain readiness at the @bagdadembassy. @USMARCENT…

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RT @CENTCOM: A #Marine with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, assigned to @SPMAGTF_CR_CC, fires his Infantry Automatic Rifle during a com…

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MARCENT is designated as the Marine Corps service component for U.S. Central Command. MARCENT is responsible for all Marine Corps forces in the CENTCOM area of responsibility.

MARCENT provides Marine Expeditionary Forces capable of conducting a wide range of operations, offering the command a responsive and unique set of capabilities. Marines deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as well as embarked aboard U.S. Navy amphibious ships provide a potent mix of capabilities that can project combat power rapidly to any location in the region.

The CENTCOM AOR is an area larger than the Continental United States, is comprised of 20 countries, 522 million people, 7 major languages and more than 12 major religions.

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