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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

1505014-M-WA276-254: JORDAN (May 14, 2015) Lance Cpl. James Harris, a rifleman with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, loads a 40 mm practice round into an M203 Grenade Launcher before conducting 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-WA276-254: JORDAN (May 14, 2015) Lance Cpl. James Harris, a rifleman with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, loads a 40 mm practice round into an M203 Grenade Launcher before conducting 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-WA276-027: JORDAN (May 14, 2015) Lance Cpl. Dustin Quggins, a rifleman with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, demonstrates weapons procedures for the M32 Multi-shot Grenade Launcher, in preparation for 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-WA276-027: JORDAN (May 14, 2015) Lance Cpl. Dustin Quggins, a rifleman with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, demonstrates weapons procedures for the M32 Multi-shot Grenade Launcher, in preparation for 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

1505011-M-WA276-123: JORDAN (May 11, 2015) An Italian Marine provides security as members of his platoon exit an Assault Amphibious Vehicle with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during platoon attack drills, as part of Exercise Eager Lion 2015, in Jordan, May 11, 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. Fifth Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun)

1505011-M-WA276-123: JORDAN (May 11, 2015) An Italian Marine provides security as members of his platoon exit an Assault Amphibious Vehicle with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during platoon attack drills, as part of Exercise Eager Lion 2015, in Jordan, May 11, 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. Fifth Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun

1505011-M-WA276-219: JORDAN (May 11, 2015) Italian Marines enter an Assault Amphibious Vehicle with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during platoon attack drills, as part of Exercise Eager Lion 2015, in Jordan, May 11, 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. Fifth Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun)

1505011-M-WA276-219: JORDAN (May 11, 2015) Italian Marines enter an Assault Amphibious Vehicle with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during platoon attack drills, as part of Exercise Eager Lion 2015, in Jordan, May 11, 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. Fifth Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun

1505011-M-WA276-075: JORDAN (May 11, 2015) Italian Marines prepare to load onto Assault Amphibious Vehicles with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, before conducting platoon attack drills, as part of Exercise Eager Lion 2015, in Jordan, May 11, 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. Fifth Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun)

1505011-M-WA276-075: JORDAN (May 11, 2015) Italian Marines prepare to load onto Assault Amphibious Vehicles with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, before conducting platoon attack drills, as part of Exercise Eager Lion 2015, in Jordan, May 11, 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. Fifth Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun

1505011-M-WA276-107: JORDAN (May 11, 2015) Italian Marines run towards an objective after exiting an Assault Amphibious Vehicle with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during platoon attack drills, as part of Exercise Eager Lion 2015, in Jordan, May 11, 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. Fifth Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun)

1505011-M-WA276-107: JORDAN (May 11, 2015) Italian Marines run towards an objective after exiting an Assault Amphibious Vehicle with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during platoon attack drills, as part of Exercise Eager Lion 2015, in Jordan, May 11, 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. Fifth Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun

Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participate in a simulated platoon assault as part of Exercise Eager Lion 2015 in Jordan, May 9, 2015. Eager Lion is a recurring multinational 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 deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Austin A. Lewis/Released)

Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participate in a simulated platoon assault as part of Exercise Eager Lion 2015 in Jordan, May 9, 2015. Eager Lion is a recurring multinational 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 deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Austin A. Lewis/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Austin A. Lewis

Lance Cpl. Robert A. Selkirk, an Assault Amphibian Crewmen with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes part in a simulated platoon assault during Exercise Eager Lion 2015 in Jordan, May 9, 2015. Eager Lion is a recurring multinational 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 deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Austin A. Lewis/Released)

Lance Cpl. Robert A. Selkirk, an Assault Amphibian Crewmen with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes part in a simulated platoon assault during Exercise Eager Lion 2015 in Jordan, May 9, 2015. Eager Lion is a recurring multinational 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 deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Austin A. Lewis/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Austin A. Lewis

Mortarmen with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct M224A1 60 mm mortar firing procedures during a simulated platoon assault as part of Exercise Eager Lion 2015 in Jordan, May 9, 2015. Eager Lion is a recurring multinational 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 deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Austin A. Lewis/Released)

Mortarmen with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct M224A1 60 mm mortar firing procedures during a simulated platoon assault as part of Exercise Eager Lion 2015 in Jordan, May 9, 2015. Eager Lion is a recurring multinational 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 deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Austin A. Lewis/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Austin A. Lewis

Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, exit the back of an Amphibious Assault Vehicle during a simulated platoon assault as part of Exercise Eager Lion 2015 in Jordan, May 9, 2015. Eager Lion is a recurring multinational 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 deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Austin A. Lewis/Released)

Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, exit the back of an Amphibious Assault Vehicle during a simulated platoon assault as part of Exercise Eager Lion 2015 in Jordan, May 9, 2015. Eager Lion is a recurring multinational 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 deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Austin A. Lewis/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Austin A. Lewis