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The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force Marines, sourced by Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, clear a simulate vessel of interest during a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure exercise as a part of Realistic Urban Training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., July 15, 2014. VBSS operations are primarily conducted by the Maritime Raid Force, a unit sourced from 2d Reconnaissance Bn., for the purpose of Maritime Interdiction Operations. RUT is the first major pre-deployment training exercise for the 24th MEU in preparation for their deployment later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devin Nichols)

Photo by Cpl. Devin Nichols

The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force, Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, escort a simulated detainee during a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure exercise as a part of Realistic Urban Training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., July 15, 2014. VBSS operations are primarily conducted by the Maritime Raid Force for the purpose of Maritime Interdiction Operations. RUT is the first major pre-deployment training exercise for the 24th MEU in preparation for their deployment later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devin Nichols)

Photo by Cpl. Devin Nichols

Cpl. Phillip S. Lilly II, a scout sniper with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, and a Princewick, W.V., native, sites in on a rifle scope during a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure exercise at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., July 15, 2014. During VBSS, scout snipers provided cover from UH-1Y Hueys to the Maritime Raid Force, Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion on the simulated vessel of interest. The Hueys are part of the organic air assets of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced). The exercise is part of Realistic Urban Training and is the first major pre-deployment training exercise for the 24th MEU in preparation for their deployment later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devin Nichols)

Photo by Cpl. Devin Nichols

A Maritime Raid Force Marine, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides security during a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure exercise as a part of Realistic Urban Training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., July 13, 2014. VBSS operations are primarily conducted by the Maritime Raid Force, a unit sourced from 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, for the purpose of Maritime Interdiction Operations. RUT is the first major pre-deployment training exercise for the 24th MEU in preparation for their deployment later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun

Maritime Raid Force Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast rope from a Navy MH-60 attached to the 8th Amphibious Squadron during a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure exercise as a part of Realistic Urban Training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., July 13, 2014. VBSS operations are primarily conducted by the Maritime Raid Force, a unit sourced from 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, for the purpose of Maritime Interdiction Operations. RUT is the first major pre-deployment training exercise for the 24th MEU in preparation for their deployment later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun

A UH-1Y Huey from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), hovers around a ship while members of the MEU’s Maritime Raid Force provide sniper coverage during a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure exercise as a part of Realistic Urban Training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., July 13, 2014. VBSS operations are primarily conducted by the Maritime Raid Force, a unit sourced from 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, for the purpose of Maritime Interdiction Operations. RUT is the first major pre-deployment training exercise for the 24th MEU in preparation for their deployment later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dani A. Zunun

A Maritime Raid Force Marine, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, breaches a door with a blade saw during a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure exercise as a part of Realistic Urban Training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., July 13, 2014. VBSS operations are primarily conducted by the Maritime Raid Force, a unit sourced from 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, for the purpose of Maritime Interdiction Operations. RUT is the first major pre-deployment training exercise for the 24th MEU in preparation for their deployment later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devin Nichols)

Photo by Cpl. Devin Nichols

Maritime Raid Force Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, clear a ship deck during a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure exercise as a part of Realistic Urban Training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., July 13, 2014. VBSS operations are primarily conducted by the Maritime Raid Force, a unit sourced from 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, for the purpose of Maritime Interdiction Operations. RUT is the first major pre-deployment training exercise for the 24th MEU in preparation for their deployment later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devin Nichols)

Photo by Cpl. Devin Nichols

A Maritime Raid Force Marine, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides security during a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure exercise as a part of Realistic Urban Training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., July 13, 2014. VBSS operations are primarily conducted by the Maritime Raid Force, a unit sourced from 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, for the purpose of Maritime Interdiction Operations. RUT is the first major pre-deployment training exercise for the 24th MEU in preparation for their deployment later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devin Nichols)

Photo by Cpl. Devin Nichols

A Maritime Raid Force Marine, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, breaches a door with a sledge hammer during a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure exercise as a part of Realistic Urban Training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., July 13, 2014. VBSS operations are primarily conducted by the Maritime Raid Force, a unit sourced from 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, for the purpose of Maritime Interdiction Operations. RUT is the first major pre-deployment training exercise for the 24th MEU in preparation for their deployment later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devin Nichols)

Photo by Cpl. Devin Nichols

A Maritime Raid Force Marine, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides security during a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure exercise as a part of Realistic Urban Training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., July 13, 2014. VBSS operations are primarily conducted by the Maritime Raid Force, a unit sourced from 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, for the purpose of Maritime Interdiction Operations. RUT is the first major pre-deployment training exercise for the 24th MEU in preparation for their deployment later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devin Nichols)

Photo by Cpl. Devin Nichols

A CH-53E Super Stallion from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), approaches a ship during a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure exercise as a part of Realistic Urban Training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., July 13, 2014. VBSS operations are primarily conducted by the unit’s Maritime Raid Force, a unit sourced from 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, for the purpose of Maritime Interdiction Operations. RUT is the first major pre-deployment training exercise for the 24th MEU in preparation for their deployment later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devin Nichols)

Photo by Cpl. Devin Nichols

A Maritime Raid Force Marine, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides security during a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure exercise during Realistic Urban Training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., July 13, 2014. VBSS operations are primarily conducted by the Maritime Raid Force, a unit sourced from 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, for the purpose of Maritime Interdiction Operations. RUT is the first major pre-deployment training exercise for the 24th MEU in preparation for their deployment later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devin Nichols)

Photo by Cpl. Devin Nichols

A CH-53E Super Stallion from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), hovers while Marines and Sailors with the unit’s Maritime Raid Force fast rope to a ship during a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure exercise as part of Realistic Urban Training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., July 13, 2014. VBSS operations are primarily conducted by the Maritime Raid Force, a unit sourced from 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, for the purpose of Maritime Interdiction Operations. RUT is the first major pre-deployment training exercise for the 24th MEU in preparation for their deployment later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devin Nichols)

Photo by Cpl. Devin Nichols

An explosive ordnance disposal technician with the Maritime Raid Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides security in the Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure exercise during Realistic Urban Training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., July 13, 2014. VBSS operations are primarily conducted by the Maritime Raid Force, a unit sourced from 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, for the purpose of Maritime Interdiction Operations. RUT is the first major pre-deployment training exercise for the 24th MEU in preparation for their deployment later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devin Nichols)

Photo by Cpl. Devin Nichols

The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force prepares to board a ship in the Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure exercise during Realistic Urban Training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., July 13, 2014. VBSS operations are primarily conducted by the Maritime Raid Force, a unit sourced from 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, for the purpose of Maritime Interdiction Operations. RUT is the first major pre-deployment training exercise for the 24th MEU in preparation for their deployment later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devin Nichols)

Photo by Cpl. Devin Nichols

A CH-53E Super Stallion from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), hovers while Marines and Sailors with the unit’s Maritime Raid Force fast rope to a ship and provide security during a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure exercise as part of Realistic Urban Training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., July 13, 2014. VBSS operations are primarily conducted by the Maritime Raid Force, a unit sourced from 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, for the purpose of Maritime Interdiction Operations. RUT is the first major pre-deployment training exercise for the 24th MEU in preparation for their deployment later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devin Nichols)

Photo by Cpl. Devin Nichols

The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force prepares to board a ship in the Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure exercise during Realistic Urban Training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., July 11, 2014. VBSS operations are primarily conducted by the Maritime Raid Force, a unit sourced from 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, for the purpose of Maritime Interdiction Operations. RUT is the first major pre-deployment training exercise for the 24th MEU in preparation for their deployment later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devin Nichols)

Photo by Cpl. Devin Nichols

A UH-1Y Huey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the USS Iwo Jima off the coast of North Carolina, August 9, 2014. The 24th MEU is currently taking part in Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration, or PMINT, the 24th MEU’s second major pre-deployment training exercise. PMINT is designed to bring Marines and Sailors from the 24th MEU and Amphibious Squadron 8 together for the first time aboard the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols)

Photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols

Marines and Sailors from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to board a CH-53E Super Stallion from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th MEU, aboard the USS Iwo Jima, Aug 9, 2014, off the coast of North Carolina. The 24th MEU is taking part in Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration, or PMINT, the 24th MEU’s second major pre-deployment training exercise. PMINT is designed to bring Marines and Sailors from the 24th MEU and Amphibious Squadron 8 together for the first time aboard the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols)

Photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols