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MOHAMMED AL-AHMAD NAVAL BASE, Kuwait (August 2, 2021) A Marine assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) rides in a tactical vehicle during a subject matter expert exchange with members of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces at Mohammed Al-Ahmad Naval Base, Kuwait, Aug. 2. The 24th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaiah Campbell)

MOHAMMED AL-AHMAD NAVAL BASE, Kuwait (August 2, 2021) A Marine assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) rides in a tactical vehicle during a subject matter expert exchange with members of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces at Mohammed Al-Ahmad Naval Base, Kuwait, Aug. 2. The 24th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaiah Campbell)

Photo by Sgt. Isaiah Campbell

PINHEIRO DA CRUZ, Portugal (May 7, 2021) U.S. Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) exchange weapons systems knowledge with Fuzileiros (Portuguese Marines) during CONTEX-PHIBEX, a bilateral amphibious exercise between the U.S. and Portuguese naval services, May 7, 2021. 24th MEU, embarked with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, is forward deployed in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara)

PINHEIRO DA CRUZ, Portugal (May 7, 2021) U.S. Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) exchange weapons systems knowledge with Fuzileiros (Portuguese Marines) during CONTEX-PHIBEX, a bilateral amphibious exercise between the U.S. and Portuguese naval services, May 7, 2021. 24th MEU, embarked with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, is forward deployed in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara

MERRIVATE RANGE, United Kingdom, April 14, 2021- U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) move to a training area during squad fire and maneuver drills at Merrivate Range, United Kingdom, April 14, 2021. 24th MEU, embarked with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, is forward deployed in the U.S. Sixth fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sergeant Mark E Morrow Jr/Released)

MERRIVATE RANGE, United Kingdom, April 14, 2021- U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) move to a training area during squad fire and maneuver drills at Merrivate Range, United Kingdom, April 14, 2021. 24th MEU, embarked with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, is forward deployed in the U.S. Sixth fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sergeant Mark E Morrow Jr/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Mark Morrow

210610-M-JU875-1002 TABUK, Saudi Arabia (June 10, 2021) - A Royal Saudi Land Forces soldier fires a rifle as part of long-range live-fire training with U.S. Marines assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) during a theater amphibious combat rehearsal (TACR) in Tabuk, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, June 10. TACR integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to exercise a range of critical combat-related capabilities, both afloat and ashore. 24th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Davis Harris)

210610-M-JU875-1002 TABUK, Saudi Arabia (June 10, 2021) - A Royal Saudi Land Forces soldier fires a rifle as part of long-range live-fire training with U.S. Marines assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) during a theater amphibious combat rehearsal (TACR) in Tabuk, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, June 10. TACR integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to exercise a range of critical combat-related capabilities, both afloat and ashore. 24th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Davis Harris)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Davis Harris

CAMP TITIN, Jordan (June 21, 2021) Marines assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) provide support-by-fire with an M240B medium machine gun while conducting night live-fire platoon assault training during a theater amphibious combat rehearsal (TACR) in Camp Titin, Jordan, June 21, 2021. TACR integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to exercise a range of critical combat-related capabilities, both afloat and ashore. 24th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the central region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Mark Andries)

CAMP TITIN, Jordan (June 21, 2021) Marines assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) provide support-by-fire with an M240B medium machine gun while conducting night live-fire platoon assault training during a theater amphibious combat rehearsal (TACR) in Camp Titin, Jordan, June 21, 2021. TACR integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to exercise a range of critical combat-related capabilities, both afloat and ashore. 24th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the central region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Mark Andries)

Photo by 1st Lt. Mark Andries

SUEZ CANAL (June 1, 2021) The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), front, and the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) transit the Suez Canal. The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Mark Andries)

SUEZ CANAL (June 1, 2021) The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), front, and the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) transit the Suez Canal. The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Mark Andries)

Photo by 1st Lt. Mark Andries

ANDOYA, Norway (May 31, 2021) The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducted its first High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launch in Europe, further integrating the Marines in a joint environment and capitalizing on its strategic lift capabilities. The vehicle-mounted precision rocket system was incorporated in At-Sea Demo/Formidable Shield as the Corps looks for ways to incorporate the detachment in the maritime and littoral environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara)

ANDOYA, Norway (May 31, 2021) The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducted its first High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launch in Europe, further integrating the Marines in a joint environment and capitalizing on its strategic lift capabilities. The vehicle-mounted precision rocket system was incorporated in At-Sea Demo/Formidable Shield as the Corps looks for ways to incorporate the detachment in the maritime and littoral environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara

Marines fire a high mobility artillery rocket system in Andoya, Norway, May 31, 2021.

Marines fire a high mobility artillery rocket system in Andoya, Norway, May 31, 2021.

Photo by Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara

210513-M-TU241-1050 NORTH SEA (May 13, 2021) An AV-8B Harrier II with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepares for takeoff during a long range strike training evolution aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), May 13, 2021. 24th MEU, embarked with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, is forward deployed in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaiah Campbell/Released)

210513-M-TU241-1050 NORTH SEA (May 13, 2021) An AV-8B Harrier II with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepares for takeoff during a long range strike training evolution aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), May 13, 2021. 24th MEU, embarked with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, is forward deployed in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaiah Campbell/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Isaiah Campbell

U.S. Navy Corpsman HM1 Michael D. Bryson, a corpsman with 1st Battalion 8th Marine Regiment, receives a Navy Commendation Medal during an award ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., September 22, 2020. Bryson received the Chief Hospital Corpsman George William “Doc” Piercy award (not pictured), which recognizes one Navy corpsmen who has earned the Fleet Marine Force (FMF) badge for contributing to the combat readiness of any air or ground element in the Marine Corps. Bryson also received a Navy Commendation Medal for his outstanding service and accomplishments while serving as a corpsman for 1st Battalion 8th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara)

U.S. Navy Corpsman HM1 Michael D. Bryson, a corpsman with 1st Battalion 8th Marine Regiment, receives a Navy Commendation Medal during an award ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., September 22, 2020. Bryson received the Chief Hospital Corpsman George William “Doc” Piercy award (not pictured), which recognizes one Navy corpsmen who has earned the Fleet Marine Force (FMF) badge for contributing to the combat readiness of any air or ground element in the Marine Corps. Bryson also received a Navy Commendation Medal for his outstanding service and accomplishments while serving as a corpsman for 1st Battalion 8th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara

U.S. Navy Corpsman HM1 Michael D. Bryson, poses for a photo with his wife Summer and his son Benjamin at an award ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., September 22, 2020. Bryson received the Chief Hospital Corpsman George William “Doc” Piercy award, which recognizes one Navy corpsmen who has earned the Fleet Marine Force (FMF) badge for contributing to the combat readiness of any air or ground element in the Marine Corps. Bryson also received a Navy Commendation Medal for his outstanding service and accomplishments while serving as a corpsman for 1st Battalion 8th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara)

U.S. Navy Corpsman HM1 Michael D. Bryson, poses for a photo with his wife Summer and his son Benjamin at an award ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., September 22, 2020. Bryson received the Chief Hospital Corpsman George William “Doc” Piercy award, which recognizes one Navy corpsmen who has earned the Fleet Marine Force (FMF) badge for contributing to the combat readiness of any air or ground element in the Marine Corps. Bryson also received a Navy Commendation Medal for his outstanding service and accomplishments while serving as a corpsman for 1st Battalion 8th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara

Major General Francis Donovan, 2nd Marine Division commanding general, hands HM1 Michael Bryson's son, Benjamin, a challenge coin, at an award ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., September 22, 2020. Bryson received the Chief Hospital Corpsman George William “Doc” Piercy award, which recognizes one Navy corpsmen who has earned the Fleet Marine Force (FMF) badge for contributing to the combat readiness of any air or ground element in the Marine Corps. Bryson also received a Navy Commendation Medal for his outstanding service and accomplishments while serving as a corpsman for 1st Battalion 8th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara)

Major General Francis Donovan, 2nd Marine Division commanding general, hands HM1 Michael Bryson's son, Benjamin, a challenge coin, at an award ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., September 22, 2020. Bryson received the Chief Hospital Corpsman George William “Doc” Piercy award, which recognizes one Navy corpsmen who has earned the Fleet Marine Force (FMF) badge for contributing to the combat readiness of any air or ground element in the Marine Corps. Bryson also received a Navy Commendation Medal for his outstanding service and accomplishments while serving as a corpsman for 1st Battalion 8th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara

U.S. Navy Corpsman HM1 Michael D. Bryson, poses for a photo with his wife Summer, his son Benjamin, and grandmother Patricia at an award ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., September 22, 2020. Bryson received the Chief Hospital Corpsman George William “Doc” Piercy award, which recognizes one Navy corpsmen who has earned the Fleet Marine Force (FMF) badge for contributing to the combat readiness of any air or ground element in the Marine Corps. Bryson also received a Navy Commendation Medal for his outstanding service and accomplishments while serving as a corpsman for 1st Battalion 8th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara)

U.S. Navy Corpsman HM1 Michael D. Bryson, poses for a photo with his wife Summer, his son Benjamin, and grandmother Patricia at an award ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., September 22, 2020. Bryson received the Chief Hospital Corpsman George William “Doc” Piercy award, which recognizes one Navy corpsmen who has earned the Fleet Marine Force (FMF) badge for contributing to the combat readiness of any air or ground element in the Marine Corps. Bryson also received a Navy Commendation Medal for his outstanding service and accomplishments while serving as a corpsman for 1st Battalion 8th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara

Major Gen. Francis Donovan, 2nd Marine Division commanding general, congratulates HM1 Michael D. Bryson on his achievements during an award ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., September 22, 2020. Bryson received the Chief Hospital Corpsman George William “Doc” Piercy award, which recognizes one Navy corpsmen who has earned the Fleet Marine Force (FMF) badge for contributing to the combat readiness of any air or ground element in the Marine Corps. Bryson also received a Navy Commendation Medal for his outstanding service and accomplishments while serving as a corpsman for 1st Battalion 8th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara)

Major Gen. Francis Donovan, 2nd Marine Division commanding general, congratulates HM1 Michael D. Bryson on his achievements during an award ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., September 22, 2020. Bryson received the Chief Hospital Corpsman George William “Doc” Piercy award, which recognizes one Navy corpsmen who has earned the Fleet Marine Force (FMF) badge for contributing to the combat readiness of any air or ground element in the Marine Corps. Bryson also received a Navy Commendation Medal for his outstanding service and accomplishments while serving as a corpsman for 1st Battalion 8th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara

U.S. Navy corpsman HM1 Michael D. Bryson receives a Chief Hospital Corpsman George William “Doc” Piercy award at Camp Lejeune, N.C. September 22, 2020. The Chief Hospital Corpsman George William “Doc” Piercy award recognizes one Navy corpsmen who has earned the Fleet Marine Force (FMF) badge for contributing to the combat readiness of any air or ground element in the Marine Corps. Bryson also received a Navy Commendation Medal for his outstanding service and accomplishments while serving as a corpsman for 1st Battalion 8th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara)

U.S. Navy corpsman HM1 Michael D. Bryson receives a Chief Hospital Corpsman George William “Doc” Piercy award at Camp Lejeune, N.C. September 22, 2020. The Chief Hospital Corpsman George William “Doc” Piercy award recognizes one Navy corpsmen who has earned the Fleet Marine Force (FMF) badge for contributing to the combat readiness of any air or ground element in the Marine Corps. Bryson also received a Navy Commendation Medal for his outstanding service and accomplishments while serving as a corpsman for 1st Battalion 8th Marine Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alexander Dawson, a mortarman with 1st Battalion 8th Marines, peeks out of a window to provide security during a raid training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 22, 2020. The purpose of the exercise was to promote familiarization with ship to shore procedures and raid tactics for pre-deployment readiness with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Davis Harris)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alexander Dawson, a mortarman with 1st Battalion 8th Marines, peeks out of a window to provide security during a raid training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 22, 2020. The purpose of the exercise was to promote familiarization with ship to shore procedures and raid tactics for pre-deployment readiness with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Davis Harris)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Davis Harris

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Rhaffy Perezazury, a mortarman with 1st Battalion 8th Marines, clears a room during a raid training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 22, 2020. The purpose of the exercise was to promote familiarization with ship to shore procedures and raid tactics for pre-deployment readiness with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Davis Harris)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Rhaffy Perezazury, a mortarman with 1st Battalion 8th Marines, clears a room during a raid training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 22, 2020. The purpose of the exercise was to promote familiarization with ship to shore procedures and raid tactics for pre-deployment readiness with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Davis Harris)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Davis Harris

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Steven Sullivan, a mortarman with 1st Battalion 8th Marines, provides security during a raid training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 22, 2020. The purpose of the exercise was to promote familiarization with ship to shore procedures and raid tactics for pre-deployment readiness with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Davis Harris)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Steven Sullivan, a mortarman with 1st Battalion 8th Marines, provides security during a raid training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 22, 2020. The purpose of the exercise was to promote familiarization with ship to shore procedures and raid tactics for pre-deployment readiness with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Davis Harris)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Davis Harris

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alexander Dawson, a mortarman with 1st Battalion 8th Marines, provides security next to an amphibious assault vehicle at the area of operation at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 22, 2020. The purpose of the exercise was to promote familiarization with ship to shore procedures and raid tactics for pre-deployment readiness with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Davis Harris)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alexander Dawson, a mortarman with 1st Battalion 8th Marines, provides security next to an amphibious assault vehicle at the area of operation at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 22, 2020. The purpose of the exercise was to promote familiarization with ship to shore procedures and raid tactics for pre-deployment readiness with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Davis Harris)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Davis Harris

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph Ricci, a mortarman with 1st Battalion 8th Marines, keeps watch while being transported in an amphibious assault vehicle at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 22, 2020. The purpose of the exercise was to promote familiarization with ship to shore procedures and raid tactics for pre-deployment readiness with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Davis Harris)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph Ricci, a mortarman with 1st Battalion 8th Marines, keeps watch while being transported in an amphibious assault vehicle at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 22, 2020. The purpose of the exercise was to promote familiarization with ship to shore procedures and raid tactics for pre-deployment readiness with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Davis Harris)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Davis Harris