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An instructor gives direction to Marines during shipboard firefighting training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug 23, 2018. The rehearsal was conducted to prepare Marines who will later be serving with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to rapidly respond to a potential fire aboard a ship. Training evolutions such as shipboard firefighting allow Marines to familiarize themselves with equipment and procedures in a controlled environment so they can execute quickly and efficiently in a real world scenario.

An instructor gives direction to Marines during shipboard firefighting training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug 23, 2018. The rehearsal was conducted to prepare Marines who will later be serving with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to rapidly respond to a potential fire aboard a ship. Training evolutions such as shipboard firefighting allow Marines to familiarize themselves with equipment and procedures in a controlled environment so they can execute quickly and efficiently in a real world scenario.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gumchol Cho

An instructor gives direction to Marines during shipboard firefighting training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug 24, 2018. The rehearsal was conducted to prepare Marines who will later be serving with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to rapidly respond to a potential fire aboard a ship. Training evolutions such as shipboard firefighting allow Marines to familiarize themselves with equipment and procedures in a controlled environment so they can execute quickly and efficiently in a real world scenario.

An instructor gives direction to Marines during shipboard firefighting training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Aug 24, 2018. The rehearsal was conducted to prepare Marines who will later be serving with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to rapidly respond to a potential fire aboard a ship. Training evolutions such as shipboard firefighting allow Marines to familiarize themselves with equipment and procedures in a controlled environment so they can execute quickly and efficiently in a real world scenario.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gumchol Cho

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Santos Nievesbaez, center, with Combat Logistics Regiment 45, Detachment 1, unstraps water pallets off a MK25A1 7-ton medium tactical vehicle during a convey, Mayaquez, Puerto Rico, October 19, 2017. The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit is currently deployed in Puerto Rico to conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster response missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melanye Martinez)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Santos Nievesbaez, center, with Combat Logistics Regiment 45, Detachment 1, unstraps water pallets off a MK25A1 7-ton medium tactical vehicle during a convey, Mayaquez, Puerto Rico, October 19, 2017. The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit is currently deployed in Puerto Rico to conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster response missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melanye Martinez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Melanye Martinez

24th MEU Marines hammer down a stake during a field exercise training event on Marine Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 24, 2018. The Marines used the exercise to practice assembling and disassembling the structures to improve the command element’s ability to rapidly stand up a command environment as part of its mission.

24th MEU Marines hammer down a stake during a field exercise training event on Marine Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 24, 2018. The Marines used the exercise to practice assembling and disassembling the structures to improve the command element’s ability to rapidly stand up a command environment as part of its mission.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gumchol Cho

24th MEU Marines hammer down a stake during a field exercise training event on Marine Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 24, 2018. The Marines used the exercise to practice assembling and disassembling the structures to improve the command element’s ability to rapidly stand up a command environment as part of its mission.

24th MEU Marines hammer down a stake during a field exercise training event on Marine Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 24, 2018. The Marines used the exercise to practice assembling and disassembling the structures to improve the command element’s ability to rapidly stand up a command environment as part of its mission.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gumchol Cho

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Christopher Garza, sergeant major with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) receives the noncommissioned sword from Col. Eric Cloutier, commanding officer, 24th MEU during a relief and appointment ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 21, 2018. Sgt. Maj. Douglas Cutsail was relieved as the24th MEU sergeant major by Garza. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hernan Vidaña)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Christopher Garza, sergeant major with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) receives the noncommissioned sword from Col. Eric Cloutier, commanding officer, 24th MEU during a relief and appointment ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Feb. 21, 2018. Sgt. Maj. Douglas Cutsail was relieved as the24th MEU sergeant major by Garza. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hernan Vidaña)

Photo by Cpl. Hernan Vidana

Marines and sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit man the rails as amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) prepares to go underway for deployment March 1, 2017. The 24th MEU will operate in Europe and the Middle East in the coming months providing crisis response and contingency support for combatant commanders, including maritime security operations, humanitarian assistance, and advance force operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Autmn Bobby)

Marines and sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit man the rails as amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) prepares to go underway for deployment March 1, 2017. The 24th MEU will operate in Europe and the Middle East in the coming months providing crisis response and contingency support for combatant commanders, including maritime security operations, humanitarian assistance, and advance force operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Autmn Bobby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Autmn Bobby

Marines and sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit man the rails as amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) prepares to go underway for deployment March 1, 2017. The 24th MEU will operate in Europe and the Middle East in the coming months providing crisis response and contingency support for combatant commanders, including maritime security operations, humanitarian assistance, and advance force operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Autmn Bobby)

Marines and sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit man the rails as amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) prepares to go underway for deployment March 1, 2017. The 24th MEU will operate in Europe and the Middle East in the coming months providing crisis response and contingency support for combatant commanders, including maritime security operations, humanitarian assistance, and advance force operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Autmn Bobby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Autmn Bobby

Marines with the Fire Support Team for Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), observe ordnance from U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers during a combined arms live-fire event as part of exercise Eager Lion 2015 in Jordan, May 18, 2015. Eager Lion is a recurring multi-national exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, increase interoperability between partner nations and enhance regional security and stability. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols/Released)

Marines with the Fire Support Team for Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), observe ordnance from U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers during a combined arms live-fire event as part of exercise Eager Lion 2015 in Jordan, May 18, 2015. Eager Lion is a recurring multi-national exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, increase interoperability between partner nations and enhance regional security and stability. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols

Marines with the Fire Support Team for Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), watch a Jordanian armed forces’ AH-1 Cobra engage a simulated target during combined arms live-fire event during exercise Eager Lion 2015 in Jordan, May 18, 2015. Eager Lion is a recurring multi-national exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, increase interoperability between partner nations and enhance regional security and stability. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols/Released)

Marines with the Fire Support Team for Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), watch a Jordanian armed forces’ AH-1 Cobra engage a simulated target during combined arms live-fire event during exercise Eager Lion 2015 in Jordan, May 18, 2015. Eager Lion is a recurring multi-national exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, increase interoperability between partner nations and enhance regional security and stability. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols

First Sgt. John Beckett, the company first sergeant for Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, gives a speech during the Battle of Midway ceremony aboard the dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), June 6, 2015. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols)

First Sgt. John Beckett, the company first sergeant for Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, gives a speech during the Battle of Midway ceremony aboard the dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), June 6, 2015. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols)

Photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols

Amphibious Assault Vehicles from Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, move to an objective during a simulated amphibious assault as part of Exercise Eagle Resolve 2015 at Failaka Island, Kuwait, March 23, 2015. Eagle Resolve is the premiere Arabian Peninsula/gulf region exercise among the United States, Gulf Cooperation Council nations, and international partners. It serves to address regional challenges associated with asymmetric/unconventional warfare in a multi-national environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols)

Amphibious Assault Vehicles from Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, move to an objective during a simulated amphibious assault as part of Exercise Eagle Resolve 2015 at Failaka Island, Kuwait, March 23, 2015. Eagle Resolve is the premiere Arabian Peninsula/gulf region exercise among the United States, Gulf Cooperation Council nations, and international partners. It serves to address regional challenges associated with asymmetric/unconventional warfare in a multi-national environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols)

Photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols

A U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion vessel attached to the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and a Kuwaiti hovercraft approach the beach while being escorted by a pair of Kuwaiti Apache helicopters during an simulated amphibious assault as a part of Exercise Eagle Resolve 2015 at Failaka Island, Kuwait, March 24, 2015. Eagle Resolve is the premiere Arabian Peninsula/gulf region exercise among the United States, Gulf Cooperation Council nations, and international partners. It serves to address regional challenges associated with asymmetric/unconventional warfare in a multi-national environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols)

A U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion vessel attached to the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and a Kuwaiti hovercraft approach the beach while being escorted by a pair of Kuwaiti Apache helicopters during an simulated amphibious assault as a part of Exercise Eagle Resolve 2015 at Failaka Island, Kuwait, March 24, 2015. Eagle Resolve is the premiere Arabian Peninsula/gulf region exercise among the United States, Gulf Cooperation Council nations, and international partners. It serves to address regional challenges associated with asymmetric/unconventional warfare in a multi-national environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols)

Photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols

Staff Sgt. Jimmy Arbuthnot, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, shakes hands with a Kuwaiti EOD technician during Exercise Eagle Resolve 2015 at Failaka Island, Kuwait, March 23, 2015. Eagle Resolve is the premiere Arabian Peninsula/gulf region exercise among the United States, Gulf Cooperation Council nations, and international partners. It serves to address regional challenges associated with asymmetric/unconventional warfare in a multi-national environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols)

Staff Sgt. Jimmy Arbuthnot, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, shakes hands with a Kuwaiti EOD technician during Exercise Eagle Resolve 2015 at Failaka Island, Kuwait, March 23, 2015. Eagle Resolve is the premiere Arabian Peninsula/gulf region exercise among the United States, Gulf Cooperation Council nations, and international partners. It serves to address regional challenges associated with asymmetric/unconventional warfare in a multi-national environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols)

Photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols

Sergeant Cody L. Olson, a main battle tank technician with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 24, guides an M88A2 Hercules Recovery Vehicle during Exercise Iron Magic outside of Al Hamra Military Base at United Arab Emirates, Feb. 8, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols)

Sergeant Cody L. Olson, a main battle tank technician with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 24, guides an M88A2 Hercules Recovery Vehicle during Exercise Iron Magic outside of Al Hamra Military Base at United Arab Emirates, Feb. 8, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols)

Photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols

Sergeant Cody L. Olson, a main battle tank technician with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 24, assembles the .50 Caliber machine gun on the turret of an M88A2 Hercules Recovery Vehicle during Exercise Iron Magic outside of Al Hamra Military Base at United Arab Emirates, Feb. 7, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols)

Sergeant Cody L. Olson, a main battle tank technician with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 24, assembles the .50 Caliber machine gun on the turret of an M88A2 Hercules Recovery Vehicle during Exercise Iron Magic outside of Al Hamra Military Base at United Arab Emirates, Feb. 7, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols)

Photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols

Sergeant Cody L. Olson, a main battle tank technician with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 24, guides an M88A2 Hercules Recovery Vehicle during Exercise Iron Magic outside of Al Hamra Military Base at United Arab Emirates, Feb. 7, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols)

Sergeant Cody L. Olson, a main battle tank technician with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 24, guides an M88A2 Hercules Recovery Vehicle during Exercise Iron Magic outside of Al Hamra Military Base at United Arab Emirates, Feb. 7, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols)

Photo by Sgt Devin Nichols

1505014-M-WA276-566: JORDAN (May 14, 2015) Cpl. Juan Hernandez, a small arms technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to fire an M32 Multi-shot Grenade Launcher, during a live-fire exercise, as part of Exercise Eager Lion 2015, in Jordan, May 14, 2015. Eager Lion is a recurring multinational exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, between partner nations and enhance regional security and stability. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun)

1505014-M-WA276-566: JORDAN (May 14, 2015) Cpl. Juan Hernandez, a small arms technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to fire an M32 Multi-shot Grenade Launcher, during a live-fire exercise, as part of Exercise Eager Lion 2015, in Jordan, May 14, 2015. Eager Lion is a recurring multinational exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, between partner nations and enhance regional security and stability. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun

1505014-M-WA276-411: JORDAN (May 14, 2015) Cpl. Miguel Ordonez, a squad leader with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M203 Grenade Launcher during a live-fire exercise, as part of Exercise Eager Lion 2015, in Jordan, May 14, 2015. Eager Lion is a recurring multinational exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, between partner nations and enhance regional security and stability. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun)

1505014-M-WA276-411: JORDAN (May 14, 2015) Cpl. Miguel Ordonez, a squad leader with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M203 Grenade Launcher during a live-fire exercise, as part of Exercise Eager Lion 2015, in Jordan, May 14, 2015. Eager Lion is a recurring multinational exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, between partner nations and enhance regional security and stability. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun

1505014-M-WA276-438: JORDAN (May 14, 2015) Lance Cpl. Dustin Quiggins, a rifleman with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M203 Grenade Launcher during a live-fire exercise, as part of Exercise Eager Lion 2015, in Jordan, May 14, 2015. Eager Lion is a recurring multinational exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, between partner nations and enhance regional security and stability. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun)

1505014-M-WA276-438: JORDAN (May 14, 2015) Lance Cpl. Dustin Quiggins, a rifleman with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M203 Grenade Launcher during a live-fire exercise, as part of Exercise Eager Lion 2015, in Jordan, May 14, 2015. Eager Lion is a recurring multinational exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, between partner nations and enhance regional security and stability. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun