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GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Zachary Zottoli cleans a steam kettle during the preparation for the October birthday dinner aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Zottoli is a food service specialist with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Marines and Sailors celebrate their birthdays for the month of October with a steak and lobster tail dinner served by their staff noncommissioned officers. The 15th MEU, embarked on the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released)

GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Zachary Zottoli cleans a steam kettle during the preparation for the October birthday dinner aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Zottoli is a food service specialist with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Marines and Sailors celebrate their birthdays for the month of October with a steak and lobster tail dinner served by their staff noncommissioned officers. The 15th MEU, embarked on the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry

GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jared Webb prepares lobster tails for the October birthday dinner aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Webb is a galley supervisor aboard the Anchorage. Marines and Sailors celebrate their birthdays for the month of October with a steak and lobster tail dinner served by their staff noncommissioned officers. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, embarked on the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released)

GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jared Webb prepares lobster tails for the October birthday dinner aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Webb is a galley supervisor aboard the Anchorage. Marines and Sailors celebrate their birthdays for the month of October with a steak and lobster tail dinner served by their staff noncommissioned officers. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, embarked on the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marines fly by in a CH-53E Super Stallion during an aerial-gunnery exercise with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 15th MEU, embarked aboard the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey/Released)

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marines fly by in a CH-53E Super Stallion during an aerial-gunnery exercise with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 15th MEU, embarked aboard the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Trevor Adams fires an M2 .50-caliber machine gun at targets while flying aboard a CH-53E Super Stallion. Adams is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 15th MEU, embarked aboard the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey/Released)

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Trevor Adams fires an M2 .50-caliber machine gun at targets while flying aboard a CH-53E Super Stallion. Adams is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 15th MEU, embarked aboard the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Mitchell Hintz fires an M240 medium machine gun from an MV-22B Osprey. Hintz is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines practiced firing at targets in the water to stay familiar with the weapon system and enhance their marksmanship. The 15th MEU, embarked on the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anna Albrecht/Released)

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Mitchell Hintz fires an M240 medium machine gun from an MV-22B Osprey. Hintz is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines practiced firing at targets in the water to stay familiar with the weapon system and enhance their marksmanship. The 15th MEU, embarked on the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anna Albrecht/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Mitchell Hintz prepares to fire an M240 medium machine gun from an MV-22B Osprey. Hintz is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines practiced firing at targets in the water to stay familiar with the weapon system and enhance their marksmanship. The 15th MEU, embarked on the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anna Albrecht/Released)

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Mitchell Hintz prepares to fire an M240 medium machine gun from an MV-22B Osprey. Hintz is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines practiced firing at targets in the water to stay familiar with the weapon system and enhance their marksmanship. The 15th MEU, embarked on the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anna Albrecht/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Mitchell Hintz loads an M240 medium machine gun in an MV-22B Osprey. Hintz is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines practiced firing at targets in the water to stay familiar with the weapon system and enhance their marksmanship. The 15th MEU, embarked on the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anna Albrecht/Released)

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Mitchell Hintz loads an M240 medium machine gun in an MV-22B Osprey. Hintz is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines practiced firing at targets in the water to stay familiar with the weapon system and enhance their marksmanship. The 15th MEU, embarked on the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anna Albrecht/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Mitchell Hintz prepares to fire an M240 medium machine gun from an MV-22B Osprey. Hintz is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines practiced firing at targets in the water to stay familiar with the weapon system and enhance their marksmanship. The 15th MEU, embarked on the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anna Albrecht/Released)

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Mitchell Hintz prepares to fire an M240 medium machine gun from an MV-22B Osprey. Hintz is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines practiced firing at targets in the water to stay familiar with the weapon system and enhance their marksmanship. The 15th MEU, embarked on the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anna Albrecht/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Jordan Gomez prepares to fire an M240 medium machine gun from an MV-22B Osprey. Gomez is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines practiced firing at targets in the water to stay familiar with the weapon system and enhance their marksmanship. The 15th MEU, embarked on the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anna Albrecht/Released)

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Jordan Gomez prepares to fire an M240 medium machine gun from an MV-22B Osprey. Gomez is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines practiced firing at targets in the water to stay familiar with the weapon system and enhance their marksmanship. The 15th MEU, embarked on the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anna Albrecht/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Jordan Gomez fires an M240 medium machine gun from an MV-22B Osprey. Gomez is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines practiced firing at targets in the water to stay familiar with the weapon system and enhance their marksmanship. The 15th MEU, embarked on the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anna Albrecht/Released)

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Jordan Gomez fires an M240 medium machine gun from an MV-22B Osprey. Gomez is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines practiced firing at targets in the water to stay familiar with the weapon system and enhance their marksmanship. The 15th MEU, embarked on the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anna Albrecht/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Mitchell Hintz watches as he departs the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) aboard an MV-22B Osprey. Hintz is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines practiced shooting an M240 medium machine gun at targets in the water to stay familiar with the weapon system. The 15th MEU, embarked on the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anna Albrecht/Released)

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Mitchell Hintz watches as he departs the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) aboard an MV-22B Osprey. Hintz is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines practiced shooting an M240 medium machine gun at targets in the water to stay familiar with the weapon system. The 15th MEU, embarked on the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anna Albrecht/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) An MV-22 Osprey with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, departs the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Marines practiced shooting an M240 medium machine gun from the Osprey to familiarize themselves with the weapon and enhance their marksmanship. The 15th MEU, embarked on the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anna Albrecht/Released)

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) An MV-22 Osprey with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, departs the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Marines practiced shooting an M240 medium machine gun from the Osprey to familiarize themselves with the weapon and enhance their marksmanship. The 15th MEU, embarked on the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anna Albrecht/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Gilbert Hopper looks out over the ocean while flying aboard a CH-53E Super Stallion. Hopper is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 15th MEU, embarked aboard the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey/Released)

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Gilbert Hopper looks out over the ocean while flying aboard a CH-53E Super Stallion. Hopper is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 15th MEU, embarked aboard the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Gilbert Hopper looks out while riding aboard a CH-53E Super Stallion. Hopper is a crew chief with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 15th MEU, embarked aboard the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey/Released)

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Gilbert Hopper looks out while riding aboard a CH-53E Super Stallion. Hopper is a crew chief with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 15th MEU, embarked aboard the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Trevor Adams checks for targets while flying in a CH-53E Super Stallion. Adams is a crew chief with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 15th MEU, embarked aboard the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey/Released)

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Trevor Adams checks for targets while flying in a CH-53E Super Stallion. Adams is a crew chief with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 15th MEU, embarked aboard the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Trevor Adams looks out for targets while flying in a CH-53E Super Stallion. Adams is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 15th MEU, embarked aboard the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey/Released)

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Trevor Adams looks out for targets while flying in a CH-53E Super Stallion. Adams is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 15th MEU, embarked aboard the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Gilbert Hopper provides security while flying aboard a CH-53E Super Stallion. Hopper is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 15th MEU, embarked aboard the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey/Released)

GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Gilbert Hopper provides security while flying aboard a CH-53E Super Stallion. Hopper is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 15th MEU, embarked aboard the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey

GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 28, 2015) U.S. Marine Capt. John Garlasco fires an M45A1 .45 Cal pistol during a deck shoot aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Garlasco is the commanding officer of the Force Reconnaissance Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Anchorage is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Not Released)

GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 28, 2015) U.S. Marine Capt. John Garlasco fires an M45A1 .45 Cal pistol during a deck shoot aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Garlasco is the commanding officer of the Force Reconnaissance Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Anchorage is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Not Released)

Photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry

GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 28, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kenneth Klee fires an infantry automatic rifle during a deck shoot aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Klee is an IAR gunner with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force. The 15th MEU, embarked on the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released)

GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 28, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kenneth Klee fires an infantry automatic rifle during a deck shoot aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Klee is an IAR gunner with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force. The 15th MEU, embarked on the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry

GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 28, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force Reconnaissance Detachment readies to fire his M45 1911 A1 pistol during a deck shoot aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). The 15th MEU, embarked on the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released)

GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 28, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force Reconnaissance Detachment readies to fire his M45 1911 A1 pistol during a deck shoot aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). The 15th MEU, embarked on the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry

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