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An M1A1 Abrams tank with Tank Platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is repositioned here, May 7, 2012, during bilateral tank training with the Royal Jordanian Army as part of Exercise Eager Lion 12. More than 1,000 Marines and sailors from the 24th MEU are scheduled to participate in various events throughout Jordan to maximize multilateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis-response force.

An M1A1 Abrams tank with Tank Platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is repositioned here, May 7, 2012, during bilateral tank training with the Royal Jordanian Army as part of Exercise Eager Lion 12. More than 1,000 Marines and sailors from the 24th MEU are scheduled to participate in various events throughout Jordan to maximize multilateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis-response force.

Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein

A Royal Jordanian Army Challenger 1 tank fires on a target to gain its battle-sight-zero here, May 7, 2012, during bilateral tank training with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit as part of Exercise Eager Lion 12. More than 1,000 Marines and sailors from the 24th MEU are scheduled to participate in various events throughout Jordan to maximize multilateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis-response force.

A Royal Jordanian Army Challenger 1 tank fires on a target to gain its battle-sight-zero here, May 7, 2012, during bilateral tank training with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit as part of Exercise Eager Lion 12. More than 1,000 Marines and sailors from the 24th MEU are scheduled to participate in various events throughout Jordan to maximize multilateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis-response force.

Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein

Marines with Tank Platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, share a laugh with members of the Royal Jordanian Army here, May 7, 2012, during bilateral tank training as part of Exercise Eager Lion 12. More than 1,000 Marines and sailors from the 24th MEU are scheduled to participate in various events throughout Jordan to maximize multilateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis response force.

Marines with Tank Platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, share a laugh with members of the Royal Jordanian Army here, May 7, 2012, during bilateral tank training as part of Exercise Eager Lion 12. More than 1,000 Marines and sailors from the 24th MEU are scheduled to participate in various events throughout Jordan to maximize multilateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis response force.

Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein

Lance Cpl. Mario Sanchez, an M1A1 Abrams tank crewman with Tank Platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sits on an Abrams tank with members of the Royal Jordanian Army here, May 7, 2012, during bilateral tank training as part of Exercise Eager Lion 12. More than 1,000 Marines and sailors from the 24th MEU are scheduled to participate in various events throughout Jordan to maximize multilateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis response force.

Lance Cpl. Mario Sanchez, an M1A1 Abrams tank crewman with Tank Platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sits on an Abrams tank with members of the Royal Jordanian Army here, May 7, 2012, during bilateral tank training as part of Exercise Eager Lion 12. More than 1,000 Marines and sailors from the 24th MEU are scheduled to participate in various events throughout Jordan to maximize multilateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis response force.

Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein

Lance Cpl. Mario Sanchez, an M1A1 Abrams tank crewman with Tank Platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sits on an Abrams tank with members of the Royal Jordanian Army here, May 7, 2012, during bilateral tank training as part of Exercise Eager Lion 12. More than 1,000 Marines and sailors from the 24th MEU are scheduled to participate in various events throughout Jordan to maximize multilateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis-response force.

Lance Cpl. Mario Sanchez, an M1A1 Abrams tank crewman with Tank Platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sits on an Abrams tank with members of the Royal Jordanian Army here, May 7, 2012, during bilateral tank training as part of Exercise Eager Lion 12. More than 1,000 Marines and sailors from the 24th MEU are scheduled to participate in various events throughout Jordan to maximize multilateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis-response force.

Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein

Lance Cpl. Bryan Planty, a motor transportation mechanic with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, poses for a picture during a break in replacing a Humvee’s engine here, May 6, 2012, during Exercise Eager Lion 12, the largest recurring exercise in the Central Command area of operations. More than 1,000 Marines and sailors from the 24th MEU are planned to participate in various events ashore throughout Jordan to maximize multilateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis response force.

Lance Cpl. Bryan Planty, a motor transportation mechanic with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, poses for a picture during a break in replacing a Humvee’s engine here, May 6, 2012, during Exercise Eager Lion 12, the largest recurring exercise in the Central Command area of operations. More than 1,000 Marines and sailors from the 24th MEU are planned to participate in various events ashore throughout Jordan to maximize multilateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis response force.

Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein

Lance corporals Bryan Planty, left, and Danzel Denton, right, motor transportation mechanics with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, work under a Humvee to replace its engine here, May 6, 2012, during Exercise Eager Lion 12, the largest recurring exercise in the Central Command area of operations. More than 1,000 Marines and sailors from the 24th MEU are planned to participate in various events ashore throughout Jordan to maximize multilateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis response force.

Lance corporals Bryan Planty, left, and Danzel Denton, right, motor transportation mechanics with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, work under a Humvee to replace its engine here, May 6, 2012, during Exercise Eager Lion 12, the largest recurring exercise in the Central Command area of operations. More than 1,000 Marines and sailors from the 24th MEU are planned to participate in various events ashore throughout Jordan to maximize multilateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis response force.

Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein

Lance Cpl. Bryan Planty, a motor transportation mechanic with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, works under a Humvee to replace its engine here, May 6, 2012, during Exercise Eager Lion 12, the largest recurring exercise in the Central Command area of operations. More than 1,000 Marines and sailors from the 24th MEU are planned to participate in various events ashore throughout Jordan to maximize multilateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis response force.

Lance Cpl. Bryan Planty, a motor transportation mechanic with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, works under a Humvee to replace its engine here, May 6, 2012, during Exercise Eager Lion 12, the largest recurring exercise in the Central Command area of operations. More than 1,000 Marines and sailors from the 24th MEU are planned to participate in various events ashore throughout Jordan to maximize multilateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis response force.

Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein

Lance corporals Danzel Denton, left, and Bryan Planty, right, motor transportation mechanics with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, work under a Humvee to replace its engine here, May 6, 2012, during Exercise Eager Lion 12, the largest recurring exercise in the Central Command area of operations. More than 1,000 Marines and sailors from the 24th MEU are planned to participate in various events ashore throughout Jordan to maximize multilateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis response force.

Lance corporals Danzel Denton, left, and Bryan Planty, right, motor transportation mechanics with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, work under a Humvee to replace its engine here, May 6, 2012, during Exercise Eager Lion 12, the largest recurring exercise in the Central Command area of operations. More than 1,000 Marines and sailors from the 24th MEU are planned to participate in various events ashore throughout Jordan to maximize multilateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis response force.

Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein

Cpl. Marcos Taveras, right, a mortarman with Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, adjusts a mortar sight on to an imaginary target during a gun drill here, April 16, 2012, during bi-lateral tactics training between the 24th MEU and the Spanish Marine Corps. The 24th MEU, partnered with the Navy's Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, is currently deployed as a theater reserve and crisis response force capable of a variety of missions from full-scale combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Cpl. Marcos Taveras, right, a mortarman with Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, adjusts a mortar sight on to an imaginary target during a gun drill here, April 16, 2012, during bi-lateral tactics training between the 24th MEU and the Spanish Marine Corps. The 24th MEU, partnered with the Navy's Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, is currently deployed as a theater reserve and crisis response force capable of a variety of missions from full-scale combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein

Cpl. Marcos Taveras, right, a mortarman with Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, serves as a translator for the Marines of his company while they discuss various tactics with Spanish infantry Marines here, April 16, 2012, during bi-lateral tactics training between the 24th MEU and the Spanish Marine Corps. The 24th MEU, partnered with the Navy's Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, is currently deployed as a theater reserve and crisis response force capable of a variety of missions from full-scale combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Cpl. Marcos Taveras, right, a mortarman with Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, serves as a translator for the Marines of his company while they discuss various tactics with Spanish infantry Marines here, April 16, 2012, during bi-lateral tactics training between the 24th MEU and the Spanish Marine Corps. The 24th MEU, partnered with the Navy's Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, is currently deployed as a theater reserve and crisis response force capable of a variety of missions from full-scale combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein

Cpl. Edward Holcomb, a fire team leader with 1st Platoon, Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, does push ups during unit physical training on the flight deck of the USS New York docked here, April 28, 2012. The 24th MEU is currently deployed with the Navy's Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force capable of a variety of missions from full-scale combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Cpl. Edward Holcomb, a fire team leader with 1st Platoon, Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, does push ups during unit physical training on the flight deck of the USS New York docked here, April 28, 2012. The 24th MEU is currently deployed with the Navy's Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force capable of a variety of missions from full-scale combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Photo by Corporal Michael Petersheim

Pfc. David Girgis, center, with Weapons Platoon, Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, demonstrates a "burpee" exercise during morning physical training on the flight deck of the USS New York docked here, April 28, 2012. The 24th MEU is currently deployed with the Navy's Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force capable of a variety of missions from full-scale combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Pfc. David Girgis, center, with Weapons Platoon, Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, demonstrates a "burpee" exercise during morning physical training on the flight deck of the USS New York docked here, April 28, 2012. The 24th MEU is currently deployed with the Navy's Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force capable of a variety of missions from full-scale combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Photo by Corporal Michael Petersheim

Marines and Sailors with Weapons Platoon, Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, begin morning physical training with sprints down the flight deck of the USS New York docked here, April 28, 2012. The 24th MEU is currently deployed with the Navy's Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force capable of a variety of missions from full-scale combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Marines and Sailors with Weapons Platoon, Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, begin morning physical training with sprints down the flight deck of the USS New York docked here, April 28, 2012. The 24th MEU is currently deployed with the Navy's Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force capable of a variety of missions from full-scale combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Photo by Corporal Michael Petersheim

Artillery Marines with 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, attached to Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, push an M-777 155 mm Howitzer to the flight deck of the USS New York in preparation for quarterly maintenance here, April 28, 2012. The 24th MEU is currently deployed with the Navy's Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force capable of a variety of missions from full-scale combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Artillery Marines with 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, attached to Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, push an M-777 155 mm Howitzer to the flight deck of the USS New York in preparation for quarterly maintenance here, April 28, 2012. The 24th MEU is currently deployed with the Navy's Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force capable of a variety of missions from full-scale combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Photo by Corporal Michael Petersheim

Lance Cpl. Brandon Murphy, a helicopter mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, washes a UH-1N Huey during routine maintenance on the flight deck of the USS New York docked here, April 28, 2012. The 24th MEU is currently deployed with the Navy's Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force capable of a variety of missions from full-scale combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Lance Cpl. Brandon Murphy, a helicopter mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, washes a UH-1N Huey during routine maintenance on the flight deck of the USS New York docked here, April 28, 2012. The 24th MEU is currently deployed with the Navy's Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force capable of a variety of missions from full-scale combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Photo by Corporal Michael Petersheim

Sergeants Justin Fortunato, left, and Robert Luke, both with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, perform "Turkish get ups" morning physical training on the flight deck of the USS New York docked here, April 28, 2012. The 24th MEU is currently deployed with the Navy's Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force capable of a variety of missions from full-scale combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Sergeants Justin Fortunato, left, and Robert Luke, both with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, perform "Turkish get ups" morning physical training on the flight deck of the USS New York docked here, April 28, 2012. The 24th MEU is currently deployed with the Navy's Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force capable of a variety of missions from full-scale combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Photo by Corporal Michael Petersheim

Marine Assault Amphibious Vehicle crewmen with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, replace an AAV's power generator during routine maintenance here, April 27, 2012. The 24th MEU is currently deployed with the Navy's Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force capable of a variety of missions from full-scale combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Marine Assault Amphibious Vehicle crewmen with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, replace an AAV's power generator during routine maintenance here, April 27, 2012. The 24th MEU is currently deployed with the Navy's Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force capable of a variety of missions from full-scale combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Photo by Corporal Michael Petersheim

Lance Cpl. Robert Bridenstine, an aviation ordinance technician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, performs routine corrosion treatment on a AH-1W Cobra here as the ship departs La Spezia, Italy, April 26, 2012, after a port visit. The 24th MEU is currently deployed with the Navy's Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force capable of a variety of missions from full-scale combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Lance Cpl. Robert Bridenstine, an aviation ordinance technician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, performs routine corrosion treatment on a AH-1W Cobra here as the ship departs La Spezia, Italy, April 26, 2012, after a port visit. The 24th MEU is currently deployed with the Navy's Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force capable of a variety of missions from full-scale combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Photo by Cpl. Michael J. Petersheim

Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, perform routine corrosion treatment on a AH-1W Cobra here as the ship departs La Spezia, Italy, April 26, 2012, after a port visit. The 24th MEU is currently deployed with the Navy's Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force capable of a variety of missions from full-scale combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, perform routine corrosion treatment on a AH-1W Cobra here as the ship departs La Spezia, Italy, April 26, 2012, after a port visit. The 24th MEU is currently deployed with the Navy's Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group as a theater reserve and crisis response force capable of a variety of missions from full-scale combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Photo by Cpl. Michael J. Petersheim