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U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Weston Bartkoski balances on an obstacle during a portion of a desert survival course with the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM). Bartkoski is a platoon commander with Delta Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Elements of the 15th MEU are training with the 5th RIAOM in Djibouti in order to improve interoperability between the MEU and the French military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released)

U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Weston Bartkoski balances on an obstacle during a portion of a desert survival course with the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM). Bartkoski is a platoon commander with Delta Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Elements of the 15th MEU are training with the 5th RIAOM in Djibouti in order to improve interoperability between the MEU and the French military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Steve Lopez

U.S. Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit navigate obstacles during a portion of a desert survival course with the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM). Elements of the 15th MEU are training with the 5th RIAOM in Djibouti in order to improve interoperability between the MEU and the French military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released)

U.S. Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit navigate obstacles during a portion of a desert survival course with the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM). Elements of the 15th MEU are training with the 5th RIAOM in Djibouti in order to improve interoperability between the MEU and the French military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Steve Lopez

A U.S. Marine from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit makes his way across an obstacle during a portion of a desert survival course with the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM). Elements of the 15th MEU are training with the 5th RIAOM in Djibouti in order to improve interoperability between the MEU and the French military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released)

A U.S. Marine from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit makes his way across an obstacle during a portion of a desert survival course with the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM). Elements of the 15th MEU are training with the 5th RIAOM in Djibouti in order to improve interoperability between the MEU and the French military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Steve Lopez

An instructor with the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM) demonstrates climbing techniques to U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit during a portion of a desert survival course. Elements of the 15th MEU are training with the 5th RIAOM in Djibouti in order to improve interoperability between the MEU and the French military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released)

An instructor with the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM) demonstrates climbing techniques to U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit during a portion of a desert survival course. Elements of the 15th MEU are training with the 5th RIAOM in Djibouti in order to improve interoperability between the MEU and the French military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Steve Lopez

ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 24, 2015) An instructor with the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM) demonstrates climbing techniques to U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit during a portion of a desert survival course. Elements of the 15th MEU are training with the 5th RIAOM in Djibouti in order to improve interoperability between the MEU and the French military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released)

ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 24, 2015) An instructor with the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM) demonstrates climbing techniques to U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit during a portion of a desert survival course. Elements of the 15th MEU are training with the 5th RIAOM in Djibouti in order to improve interoperability between the MEU and the French military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Steve Lopez

ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 3, 2015) U.S. Marines with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, spray paint onto an MV-22B Osprey during routine maintenance aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). 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)

ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 3, 2015) U.S. Marines with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, spray paint onto an MV-22B Osprey during routine maintenance aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). 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

ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 3, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, checks the functions on an MV-22B Osprey undergoing maintenance aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). 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)

ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 3, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, checks the functions on an MV-22B Osprey undergoing maintenance aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). 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

ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 3, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary, turns screws on an MV-22B Osprey undergoing maintenance aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). 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)

ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 3, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary, turns screws on an MV-22B Osprey undergoing maintenance aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). 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

ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 3, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Thomas Tassara checks the progress of his work aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Tassara is an airframes mechanic 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)

ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 3, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Thomas Tassara checks the progress of his work aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Tassara is an airframes mechanic 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

ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 3, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Thomas Tassara pours loctite liquid into a cup aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Tassara is an airframes mechanic 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)

ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 3, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Thomas Tassara pours loctite liquid into a cup aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Tassara is an airframes mechanic 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

ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 29, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors move pallets during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Marines and Sailors worked together to sort through the food, equipment, and mail they received during the RAS. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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. Anna Albrecht/Released)

ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 29, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors move pallets during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Marines and Sailors worked together to sort through the food, equipment, and mail they received during the RAS. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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. Anna Albrecht/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht

ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 29, 2015) U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit help out during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Marines and Sailors worked together to sort through the food, equipment, and mail they received during the RAS. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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. Anna Albrecht/Released)

ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 29, 2015) U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit help out during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Marines and Sailors worked together to sort through the food, equipment, and mail they received during the RAS. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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. Anna Albrecht/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht

ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 29, 2015) An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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. Anna Albrecht/Released)

ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 29, 2015) An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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. Anna Albrecht/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht

ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 29, 2015) An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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. Anna Albrecht/Released)

ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 29, 2015) An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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. Anna Albrecht/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht

ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 29, 2015) A UH-60 Black Hawk with 185th Theater Aviation Brigade departs the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). These Soldiers practiced landing and departing from the Essex in order to familiarize themselves with flight operations aboard a ship. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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. Anna Albrecht/Released)

ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 29, 2015) A UH-60 Black Hawk with 185th Theater Aviation Brigade departs the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). These Soldiers practiced landing and departing from the Essex in order to familiarize themselves with flight operations aboard a ship. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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. Anna Albrecht/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht

ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 29, 2015) An AH-64 Apache with the U.S. Army’s 185th Theater Aviation Brigade prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). These Soldiers practiced landing and departing from the Essex in order to familiarize themselves with flight operations aboard a ship. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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. Anna Albrecht/Released)

ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 29, 2015) An AH-64 Apache with the U.S. Army’s 185th Theater Aviation Brigade prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). These Soldiers practiced landing and departing from the Essex in order to familiarize themselves with flight operations aboard a ship. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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. Anna Albrecht/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht

ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 29, 2015) An AH-64 Apache with the U.S. Army’s 185th Theater Aviation Brigade departs the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). These Soldiers practiced landing and departing from the Essex in order to familiarize themselves with flight operations aboard a ship. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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. Anna Albrecht/Released)

ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 29, 2015) An AH-64 Apache with the U.S. Army’s 185th Theater Aviation Brigade departs the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). These Soldiers practiced landing and departing from the Essex in order to familiarize themselves with flight operations aboard a ship. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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. Anna Albrecht/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht

ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 29, 2015) An AH-64 Apache with the U.S. Army’s 185th Theater Aviation Brigade departs the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). These Soldiers practiced landing and departing from the Essex in order to familiarize themselves with flight operations aboard a ship. 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit is embarked on the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht/Released)

ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 29, 2015) An AH-64 Apache with the U.S. Army’s 185th Theater Aviation Brigade departs the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). These Soldiers practiced landing and departing from the Essex in order to familiarize themselves with flight operations aboard a ship. 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit is embarked on the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht

ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 29, 2015) An AH-64 Apache with the U.S. Army’s 185th Theater Aviation Brigade lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). These Soldiers practiced landing and departing from the Essex in order to familiarize themselves with flight operations aboard a ship. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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. Anna Albrecht/Released)

ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 29, 2015) An AH-64 Apache with the U.S. Army’s 185th Theater Aviation Brigade lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). These Soldiers practiced landing and departing from the Essex in order to familiarize themselves with flight operations aboard a ship. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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. Anna Albrecht/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht

ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 29, 2015) A U.S. Soldier with the 185th Theater Aviation Brigade walks toward a UH-60 Black Hawk aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). These Soldiers practiced landing and departing from the Essex in order to familiarize themselves with flight operations aboard a ship. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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)

ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 29, 2015) A U.S. Soldier with the 185th Theater Aviation Brigade walks toward a UH-60 Black Hawk aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). These Soldiers practiced landing and departing from the Essex in order to familiarize themselves with flight operations aboard a ship. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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

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