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Members of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force, a detachment from Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, prepare to board a simulated enemy vessel during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard a rigid-hulled inflatable boat, Jan. 15, 2015. The MRF conducted the VBSS exercise from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). 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)

Members of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force, a detachment from Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, prepare to board a simulated enemy vessel during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard a rigid-hulled inflatable boat, Jan. 15, 2015. The MRF conducted the VBSS exercise from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). 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 Zunun

Members of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force, a detachment from Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, prepare to board a vessel during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard a Navy Landing Craft Utility, Jan. 15, 2015. The MRF conducted the VBSS exercise from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). 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)

Members of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force, a detachment from Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, prepare to board a vessel during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard a Navy Landing Craft Utility, Jan. 15, 2015. The MRF conducted the VBSS exercise from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). 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 Zunun

Sergeant Evan A. Castle, a machine gun section leader with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, teaches a class during a Lance Corporal’s Leadership and Ethics Seminar aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), Jan. 14, 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)

Sergeant Evan A. Castle, a machine gun section leader with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, teaches a class during a Lance Corporal’s Leadership and Ethics Seminar aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), Jan. 14, 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

A lance corporal with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, opens his Lance Corporal’s Leadership and Ethics Seminar workbook aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), Jan. 14, 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)

A lance corporal with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, opens his Lance Corporal’s Leadership and Ethics Seminar workbook aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), Jan. 14, 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

Lance Cpls. with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, read an article during a Lance Corporal’s Leadership and Ethics Seminar aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), Jan. 14, 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)

Lance Cpls. with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, read an article during a Lance Corporal’s Leadership and Ethics Seminar aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), Jan. 14, 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

Lance Cpls. with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, read an article during a Lance Corporal’s Leadership and Ethics Seminar aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), Jan. 14, 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)

Lance Cpls. with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, read an article during a Lance Corporal’s Leadership and Ethics Seminar aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), Jan. 14, 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

Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practice speed-reloading drills in the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), Jan. 13, 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 Cpl. Todd F. Michalek)

Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practice speed-reloading drills in the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), Jan. 13, 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 Cpl. Todd F. Michalek)

Photo by Cpl. Todd Michalek

An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, approaches the flight deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), at sea, Jan. 13, 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 Cpl. Todd F. Michalek

An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, approaches the flight deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), at sea, Jan. 13, 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 Cpl. Todd F. Michalek

Photo by Cpl. Todd Michalek

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, get into Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) suits during a MOPP proficiency training aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), at sea, Jan. 13, 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 Cpl. Todd F. Michalek)

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, get into Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) suits during a MOPP proficiency training aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), at sea, Jan. 13, 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 Cpl. Todd F. Michalek)

Photo by Cpl. Todd Michalek

Corporal Jack Mcafee, left, a chemical, biological, radioactive, and nuclear defense specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, ensures his fellow Marine has properly sealed his Mission Oriented Protective Posture suit aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York, Jan. 13, 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 Cpl. Todd F. Michalek)

Corporal Jack Mcafee, left, a chemical, biological, radioactive, and nuclear defense specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, ensures his fellow Marine has properly sealed his Mission Oriented Protective Posture suit aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York, Jan. 13, 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 Cpl. Todd F. Michalek)

Photo by Cpl. Todd Michalek

An AV-8B Harrier Jump jet from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts a vertical landing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), Jan. 13, 2015. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regiaonal security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun)

An AV-8B Harrier Jump jet from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts a vertical landing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), Jan. 13, 2015. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regiaonal 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 Zunun

An AV-8B Harrier Jump jet from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), Jan. 13, 2015. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regiaonal security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun)

An AV-8B Harrier Jump jet from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), Jan. 13, 2015. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regiaonal 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 Zunun

An AV-8B Harrier Jump jet from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), Jan. 13, 2015. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regiaonal security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun)

An AV-8B Harrier Jump jet from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), Jan. 13, 2015. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regiaonal 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 Zunun

An AV-8B Harrier Jump jet from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to take off from the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), Jan. 13, 2015. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regiaonal security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun)

An AV-8B Harrier Jump jet from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to take off from the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), Jan. 13, 2015. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regiaonal 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 Zunun

Airman Benjamin Mones, a Salinas, California native, stationed aboard USS New York (LPD 21), prepares to direct the take-off of an MH-60S Sea Hawk with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 during flight operations Jan. 10, 2015. New York, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group/24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan B. Trejo/Released)

Airman Benjamin Mones, a Salinas, California native, stationed aboard USS New York (LPD 21), prepares to direct the take-off of an MH-60S Sea Hawk with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 during flight operations Jan. 10, 2015. New York, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group/24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan B. Trejo/Released)

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Amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) prepares to transit through the Suez Canal with amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) and amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Jan. 10, 2015. New York, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group/24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan B. Trejo/Released)

Amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) prepares to transit through the Suez Canal with amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) and amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Jan. 10, 2015. New York, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group/24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan B. Trejo/Released)

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Amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) prepares to transit through the Suez Canal with amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) and amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Jan. 10, 2015. New York, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group/24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan B. Trejo/Released)

Amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) prepares to transit through the Suez Canal with amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) and amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Jan. 10, 2015. New York, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group/24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan B. Trejo/Released)

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Amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) prepares to transit through the Suez Canal with amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) and amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Jan. 10, 2015. New York, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group/24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan B. Trejo/Released)

Amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) prepares to transit through the Suez Canal with amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) and amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Jan. 10, 2015. New York, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group/24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan B. Trejo/Released)

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Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide ship security aboard the dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) during the ship’s transit through the Suez Canal, Jan. 10, 2015. The 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group are deployed in support of maritime and theater security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols/Released)

Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide ship security aboard the dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) during the ship’s transit through the Suez Canal, Jan. 10, 2015. The 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group are deployed in support of maritime and theater security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols

A Marine with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides ship security aboard the dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) during the ship’s transit through the Suez Canal, Jan. 10, 2015. The 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group are deployed in support of maritime and theater security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols/Released)

A Marine with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides ship security aboard the dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) during the ship’s transit through the Suez Canal, Jan. 10, 2015. The 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group are deployed in support of maritime and theater security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols