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NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy - Sgt Maj. of the Marine Corps, Sgt Maj. Michael Barrett, center, speaks with Marines assigned to the Joint Task Force Enabler detachment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a visit to Naval Air Station Sigonella July 18, 2012, where Barrett visited the Marines of the detachment during their deployment in support of 24th MEU. The JTF-E Marines were positioned in Sigonella at the beginning of the 24th MEU's deployment in March to establish a steady communications support network for the unit as it travels throughout the European and Central Command theaters of operation. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group serving as a crisis response forces capable of responding to a variety of missions from full-scale combat to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy - Sgt Maj. of the Marine Corps, Sgt Maj. Michael Barrett, center, speaks with Marines assigned to the Joint Task Force Enabler detachment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a visit to Naval Air Station Sigonella July 18, 2012, where Barrett visited the Marines of the detachment during their deployment in support of 24th MEU. The JTF-E Marines were positioned in Sigonella at the beginning of the 24th MEU's deployment in March to establish a steady communications support network for the unit as it travels throughout the European and Central Command theaters of operation. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group serving as a crisis response forces capable of responding to a variety of missions from full-scale combat to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Photo by Courtesy of SPMAGTF12

SIGONELLA, Italy (June 18, 2012) - Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit's communication detachment responsible for operating the Joint Task Force Enabler system volunteer at the Casa dell'Addolorata Institute in Giarre in Sigonella, Italy, during a community relations project June 18, 2012. The volunteers spent time refurbishing and cleaning the playground area and pool for the children after the area had been neglected for months. “We would like to thank our American friends for the generosity and contribution they have made to making our institute a better place to live and have fun for our children,” said Sister Teresina Fiumara. The Marines are responsible for operating a satellite communication system that allows the 24th MEU to set up multiple data networks throughout the world during their deployment to the European and Central Command theaters of operation. The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit deployed in March with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group to serve as a theater reserve and crisis response force in the 5th and 6th Fleet Areas of Responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by MM2 Jonnathan Archbold/Released)

SIGONELLA, Italy (June 18, 2012) - Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit's communication detachment responsible for operating the Joint Task Force Enabler system volunteer at the Casa dell'Addolorata Institute in Giarre in Sigonella, Italy, during a community relations project June 18, 2012. The volunteers spent time refurbishing and cleaning the playground area and pool for the children after the area had been neglected for months. “We would like to thank our American friends for the generosity and contribution they have made to making our institute a better place to live and have fun for our children,” said Sister Teresina Fiumara. The Marines are responsible for operating a satellite communication system that allows the 24th MEU to set up multiple data networks throughout the world during their deployment to the European and Central Command theaters of operation. The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit deployed in March with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group to serve as a theater reserve and crisis response force in the 5th and 6th Fleet Areas of Responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by MM2 Jonnathan Archbold/Released)

Photo by MM2 Jonnathan Archbold

NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (July 28, 2012) - Lance Cpl. Colton Carlson, left, from Fayetteville, N.C., Sgt. Nicholas Bernatowicz, from Fairfax, VA, and Sgt. James Childers, Edwardsville, Ill., all communications specialists assigned to the Joint Task Force Enabler detachment for the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit adjust a satellite dish to provide computer network and phone services to 24th MEU forces operating ashore in places as far away as Jordan, Kuwait and Djibouti. The JTF-E Marines were positioned in Sigonella at the beginning of the 24th MEU's deployment in March to establish a steady communications support network for the unit as it travels throughout the European and Central Command theaters of operation. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group serving as a crisis response force capable of responding to a variety of missions from full-scale combat to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
(Picture courtesy of Cpl. Lucas George from Klamath Falls, Ore.)

NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (July 28, 2012) - Lance Cpl. Colton Carlson, left, from Fayetteville, N.C., Sgt. Nicholas Bernatowicz, from Fairfax, VA, and Sgt. James Childers, Edwardsville, Ill., all communications specialists assigned to the Joint Task Force Enabler detachment for the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit adjust a satellite dish to provide computer network and phone services to 24th MEU forces operating ashore in places as far away as Jordan, Kuwait and Djibouti. The JTF-E Marines were positioned in Sigonella at the beginning of the 24th MEU's deployment in March to establish a steady communications support network for the unit as it travels throughout the European and Central Command theaters of operation. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group serving as a crisis response force capable of responding to a variety of missions from full-scale combat to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (Picture courtesy of Cpl. Lucas George from Klamath Falls, Ore.)

Photo by Cpl. Lucas George

NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (July 28, 2012) - Marines assigned to the Joint Task Force Enabler detachment for the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit adjust a satellite dish to provide computer network and phone services to 24th MEU forces operating ashore in places as far away as Jordan, Kuwait and Djibouti. The JTF-E Marines were positioned in Sigonella at the beginning of the 24th MEU's deployment in March to establish a steady communications support network for the unit as it travels throughout the European and Central Command theaters of operation. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group serving as a crisis response force capable of responding to a variety of missions from full-scale combat to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
(Picture courtesy of Cpl. Lucas George from Klamath Falls, Ore.)

NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (July 28, 2012) - Marines assigned to the Joint Task Force Enabler detachment for the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit adjust a satellite dish to provide computer network and phone services to 24th MEU forces operating ashore in places as far away as Jordan, Kuwait and Djibouti. The JTF-E Marines were positioned in Sigonella at the beginning of the 24th MEU's deployment in March to establish a steady communications support network for the unit as it travels throughout the European and Central Command theaters of operation. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group serving as a crisis response force capable of responding to a variety of missions from full-scale combat to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. (Picture courtesy of Cpl. Lucas George from Klamath Falls, Ore.)

Photo by Cpl. Lucas George

NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy - Marines assigned to the Joint Task Force Enabler detachment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, pose for a group photo in front of their equipment at Naval Air Station Sigonella where they are currently deployed supporting commercial and military internet and telephone services for 24th MEU Marines conducting exercises ashore throughout the European and Central Command theaters of operation. From their location in Italy, the JTFE provides communications services to the other elements of the MEU using satellite terminals and connections that reach across the world to locations as far away as Jordan, Kuwait, and Djibouti. (Photo courtesy of the Joint Task Force Enabler detachment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit)

NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy - Marines assigned to the Joint Task Force Enabler detachment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, pose for a group photo in front of their equipment at Naval Air Station Sigonella where they are currently deployed supporting commercial and military internet and telephone services for 24th MEU Marines conducting exercises ashore throughout the European and Central Command theaters of operation. From their location in Italy, the JTFE provides communications services to the other elements of the MEU using satellite terminals and connections that reach across the world to locations as far away as Jordan, Kuwait, and Djibouti. (Photo courtesy of the Joint Task Force Enabler detachment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit)

Photo by Joint Task Force Enabler detachment

Marines with the tank platoon, attached to Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, drive toward a live-fire range at Udairi Range in Kuwait, July 26, 2012. The Marines are in Kuwait as part of a sustainment training package. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Marines with the tank platoon, attached to Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, drive toward a live-fire range at Udairi Range in Kuwait, July 26, 2012. The Marines are in Kuwait as part of a sustainment training package. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Photo by Cpl. Michael Petersheim

Marines with the tank platoon, attached to Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct live-fire training with the M1A1 Abrams 120 mm main gun at Udairi Range in Kuwait, July 26, 2012. The Marines are in Kuwait as part of a sustainment training package. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Marines with the tank platoon, attached to Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct live-fire training with the M1A1 Abrams 120 mm main gun at Udairi Range in Kuwait, July 26, 2012. The Marines are in Kuwait as part of a sustainment training package. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Photo by Cpl. Michael Petersheim

Marines with the tank platoon, attached to Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire the M1A1 Abrams 120 mm main gun at Udairi Range in Kuwait, July 26, 2012. The Marines are in Kuwait as part of a sustainment training package. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Marines with the tank platoon, attached to Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire the M1A1 Abrams 120 mm main gun at Udairi Range in Kuwait, July 26, 2012. The Marines are in Kuwait as part of a sustainment training package. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Photo by Cpl. Michael Petersheim

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practice non-lethal weapons techniques during riot-control training aboard Camp Buehring, Kuwait, July 27, 2012. The Marines are ashore in Kuwait conducting a sustainment training package. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practice non-lethal weapons techniques during riot-control training aboard Camp Buehring, Kuwait, July 27, 2012. The Marines are ashore in Kuwait conducting a sustainment training package. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Photo by Cpl. Michael Petersheim

Lance Cpls. Brendan Jones, a native of Cordele, Ga., left, and Eusebio Robles, a native of Naples, Fla., both with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practice non-lethal weapons techniques on each other during riot control training aboard Camp Buehring, Kuwait, July 27, 2012. The Marines are ashore in Kuwait conducting a sustainment training package. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Jones is an ammunition technician and Robles is a landing support specialist with CLB 24.

Lance Cpls. Brendan Jones, a native of Cordele, Ga., left, and Eusebio Robles, a native of Naples, Fla., both with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practice non-lethal weapons techniques on each other during riot control training aboard Camp Buehring, Kuwait, July 27, 2012. The Marines are ashore in Kuwait conducting a sustainment training package. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Jones is an ammunition technician and Robles is a landing support specialist with CLB 24.

Photo by Cpl. Michael Petersheim

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, maintain formation as they rush toward a simulated crowd during riot control training aboard Camp Buehring, Kuwait, July 27, 2012. The Marines are ashore in Kuwait conducting a sustainment training package. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, maintain formation as they rush toward a simulated crowd during riot control training aboard Camp Buehring, Kuwait, July 27, 2012. The Marines are ashore in Kuwait conducting a sustainment training package. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Photo by Cpl. Michael Petersheim

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stand in formation during riot-control training aboard Camp Buehring, Kuwait, July 27, 2012. The Marines are ashore in Kuwait conducting a sustainment training package. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stand in formation during riot-control training aboard Camp Buehring, Kuwait, July 27, 2012. The Marines are ashore in Kuwait conducting a sustainment training package. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Photo by Cpl. Michael Petersheim

Sgt. Sean Washington, a New York City native, and landing support specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, loads a magazine of 5.56 ammunition prior to an unknown distance live-fire range at Udairi Range in Kuwait, June 26, 2012. The Marines are in Kuwait as part of a sustainment training package. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Sgt. Sean Washington, a New York City native, and landing support specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, loads a magazine of 5.56 ammunition prior to an unknown distance live-fire range at Udairi Range in Kuwait, June 26, 2012. The Marines are in Kuwait as part of a sustainment training package. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Photo by Cpl. Michael Petersheim

Sgt. Sean Washington, a New York City native, and landing support specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, loads a magazine of 5.56 ammunition prior to an unknown distance live-fire range at Udairi Range in Kuwait, June 26, 2012. The Marines are in Kuwait as part of a sustainment training package. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Sgt. Sean Washington, a New York City native, and landing support specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, loads a magazine of 5.56 ammunition prior to an unknown distance live-fire range at Udairi Range in Kuwait, June 26, 2012. The Marines are in Kuwait as part of a sustainment training package. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Photo by Cpl. Michael Petersheim

Lance Cpl. Ariel Rose, an Elm Creek, Neb., native, and radio operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires her M-16A4 service rifle during an unknown distance live-fire range at Udairi Range in Kuwait, June 26, 2012. The Marines are in Kuwait as part of a sustainment training package. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Lance Cpl. Ariel Rose, an Elm Creek, Neb., native, and radio operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires her M-16A4 service rifle during an unknown distance live-fire range at Udairi Range in Kuwait, June 26, 2012. The Marines are in Kuwait as part of a sustainment training package. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Photo by Cpl. Michael Petersheim

Lance Cpl. Ariel Rose, an Elm Creek, Neb., native, and radio operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires her M-16A4 service rifle during an unknown distance live-fire range at Udairi Range in Kuwait, June 26, 2012. The Marines are in Kuwait as part of a sustainment training package. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Lance Cpl. Ariel Rose, an Elm Creek, Neb., native, and radio operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires her M-16A4 service rifle during an unknown distance live-fire range at Udairi Range in Kuwait, June 26, 2012. The Marines are in Kuwait as part of a sustainment training package. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Photo by Cpl. Michael Petersheim

French forces Sgt. Jerome Dousse, 5th
Marine Regiment, carries Sgt. Steven Rey down a training wall while U.S. Marine Master Sgt. Chris Brueggeman, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit assault climbing instructor, supervises July 22. The French and U.S. Marines participated in an assault climbing course in the rugged terrain of the Arta Range July 19 - 30.

French forces Sgt. Jerome Dousse, 5th Marine Regiment, carries Sgt. Steven Rey down a training wall while U.S. Marine Master Sgt. Chris Brueggeman, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit assault climbing instructor, supervises July 22. The French and U.S. Marines participated in an assault climbing course in the rugged terrain of the Arta Range July 19 - 30.

Photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano

Rock climbing gear hangs from a U.S. Marine's harness July 22. French and U.S. Marines participated in an assault climbing course in the rugged terrain of the Arta Range July 19 - 30. The gear used by the Marines for rock climbing can include safety helmets, ropes, belay devices, carabiners, climbing harnesses, climbing shoes, quickdraws, crampons, and ice axes.

Rock climbing gear hangs from a U.S. Marine's harness July 22. French and U.S. Marines participated in an assault climbing course in the rugged terrain of the Arta Range July 19 - 30. The gear used by the Marines for rock climbing can include safety helmets, ropes, belay devices, carabiners, climbing harnesses, climbing shoes, quickdraws, crampons, and ice axes.

Photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano

U.S. Marine Sgt. Jason Schmus, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit assault climbing instructor, repels down a mountain July 22. Schmus was doing a practice run, inspecting the ropes for any weaknesses and checking for loose rocks. French and U.S. Marines participated in an assault climbing course in the rugged terrain of the Arta Range July 19 - 30.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Jason Schmus, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit assault climbing instructor, repels down a mountain July 22. Schmus was doing a practice run, inspecting the ropes for any weaknesses and checking for loose rocks. French and U.S. Marines participated in an assault climbing course in the rugged terrain of the Arta Range July 19 - 30.

Photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano

U.S. Marine Sgt. Jason Schmus finds damage in a climbing rope that a falling rock had caused here July 22. French and U.S. Marines participated in an assault climbing course in the rugged terrain of the Arta Range July 19 - 30. The rope was replaced to ensure the safety of all climbers during the assault climbers training.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Jason Schmus finds damage in a climbing rope that a falling rock had caused here July 22. French and U.S. Marines participated in an assault climbing course in the rugged terrain of the Arta Range July 19 - 30. The rope was replaced to ensure the safety of all climbers during the assault climbers training.

Photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano