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INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 24, 2015) U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engage targets during a marksmanship qualification course aboard the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). The marksmanship course focused on sharpening basic marksmanship skills under the cover of darkness which prepares them for potential operations while deployed with the 15th MEU. 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 Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 24, 2015) U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engage targets during a marksmanship qualification course aboard the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). The marksmanship course focused on sharpening basic marksmanship skills under the cover of darkness which prepares them for potential operations while deployed with the 15th MEU. 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 Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos

INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 24, 2015) U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, ensure their weapons are clear of any ammunition during a marksmanship qualification course aboard the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). The marksmanship course focused on sharpening basic marksmanship skills under the cover of darkness which prepares them for potential operations while deployed with the 15th MEU. 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 Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 24, 2015) U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, ensure their weapons are clear of any ammunition during a marksmanship qualification course aboard the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). The marksmanship course focused on sharpening basic marksmanship skills under the cover of darkness which prepares them for potential operations while deployed with the 15th MEU. 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 Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos

INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 24, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Steven Knapp fires at his target during a marksmanship qualification course aboard the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Knapp is a team leader with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The marksmanship course focused on sharpening basic marksmanship skills under the cover of darkness which prepares them for potential operations while deployed with the 15th MEU. 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 Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 24, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Steven Knapp fires at his target during a marksmanship qualification course aboard the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Knapp is a team leader with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The marksmanship course focused on sharpening basic marksmanship skills under the cover of darkness which prepares them for potential operations while deployed with the 15th MEU. 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 Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos

INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 22, 2015) U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sharpen their weapons handling skills during a marksmanship qualification course aboard the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). The marksmanship course focused on retaining basic marksmanship skills which prepares them for potential operations while deployed with the 15th MEU. 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 Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 22, 2015) U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sharpen their weapons handling skills during a marksmanship qualification course aboard the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). The marksmanship course focused on retaining basic marksmanship skills which prepares them for potential operations while deployed with the 15th MEU. 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 Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos

INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 22, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas Clancy fires at his target during a marksmanship qualification course aboard the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Clancy is an automatic machine gunner with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The marksmanship course focused on retaining basic marksmanship skills which prepares them for potential operations while deployed with the 15th MEU. 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 Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 22, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas Clancy fires at his target during a marksmanship qualification course aboard the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Clancy is an automatic machine gunner with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The marksmanship course focused on retaining basic marksmanship skills which prepares them for potential operations while deployed with the 15th MEU. 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 Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos

INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 22, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cody Hoag waits for the command to engage his target during a marksmanship qualification course aboard the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Hoag is a rifleman with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The marksmanship course focused on retaining basic marksmanship skills which prepares them for potential operations while deployed with the 15th MEU. 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 Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 22, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cody Hoag waits for the command to engage his target during a marksmanship qualification course aboard the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Hoag is a rifleman with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The marksmanship course focused on retaining basic marksmanship skills which prepares them for potential operations while deployed with the 15th MEU. 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 Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos

INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 22, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cody Hoag engages his target during a marksmanship qualification course aboard the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Hoag is a rifleman with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The marksmanship course focused on retaining basic marksmanship skills which prepares them for potential operations while deployed with the 15th MEU. 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 Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 22, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cody Hoag engages his target during a marksmanship qualification course aboard the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Hoag is a rifleman with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The marksmanship course focused on retaining basic marksmanship skills which prepares them for potential operations while deployed with the 15th MEU. 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 Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos

INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 22, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas Clancy fires at his target during a marksmanship qualification course aboard the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Clancy is an automatic machine gunner with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The marksmanship course focused on retaining basic marksmanship skills which prepares them for potential operations while deployed with the 15th MEU. The 15th MEU, embarked on 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. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 22, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas Clancy fires at his target during a marksmanship qualification course aboard the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Clancy is an automatic machine gunner with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The marksmanship course focused on retaining basic marksmanship skills which prepares them for potential operations while deployed with the 15th MEU. The 15th MEU, embarked on 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. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos

ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 22, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit perform pushups on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Marines are attending a corporals course which prepares them to be successful noncommissioned officers. 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 (Sept. 22, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit perform pushups on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Marines are attending a corporals course which prepares them to be successful noncommissioned officers. 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. 22, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Marines are attending a corporals course which prepares them to be successful noncommissioned officers. 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 (Sept. 22, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Marines are attending a corporals course which prepares them to be successful noncommissioned officers. 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. 22, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit carries water jugs during physical training on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Marines are attending a corporals course which prepares them to be successful noncommissioned officers. 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 (Sept. 22, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit carries water jugs during physical training on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Marines are attending a corporals course which prepares them to be successful noncommissioned officers. 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. 22, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit lifts weights during physical training on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Marines are attending a corporals course which prepares them to be successful noncommissioned officers. 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 (Sept. 22, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit lifts weights during physical training on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Marines are attending a corporals course which prepares them to be successful noncommissioned officers. 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. 22, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit perform pull-ups during physical training on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Marines are attending a corporals course which prepares them to be successful noncommissioned officers. The 15th MEU, embarked aboard 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. 22, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit perform pull-ups during physical training on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Marines are attending a corporals course which prepares them to be successful noncommissioned officers. The 15th MEU, embarked aboard 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. 18, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, throw punches during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). MCMAP teaches Marines hand-to-hand skills that might help in a combat situation. 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 (Sept. 18, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, throw punches during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). MCMAP teaches Marines hand-to-hand skills that might help in a combat situation. 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

KUIWAIT (Aug. 22, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Meagan Lee is a warehouse clerk with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s command element. As a warehouse clerk, Lee is responsible for tracking and delivering gear to units in need. “You get to meet and interact with all types of people, seeing all sides of the Marine Corps and what kind of gear they use. It’s a good feeling and something you usually don’t get a chance to experience.” Her professionalism and handling of supplies shows the importance of small unit leadership. Elements of the 15th MEU are ashore in Kuwait for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU 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. Elize McKelvey/Released)

KUIWAIT (Aug. 22, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Meagan Lee is a warehouse clerk with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s command element. As a warehouse clerk, Lee is responsible for tracking and delivering gear to units in need. “You get to meet and interact with all types of people, seeing all sides of the Marine Corps and what kind of gear they use. It’s a good feeling and something you usually don’t get a chance to experience.” Her professionalism and handling of supplies shows the importance of small unit leadership. Elements of the 15th MEU are ashore in Kuwait for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU 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. Elize McKelvey/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey

ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 18, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, send kicks toward their opponents during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). MCMAP teaches Marines hand-to-hand skills that might help in a combat situation. 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 (Sept. 18, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, send kicks toward their opponents during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). MCMAP teaches Marines hand-to-hand skills that might help in a combat situation. 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. 18, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, performs a wrist take down technique during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). MCMAP teaches Marines hand-to-hand skills that might help in a combat situation. 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 (Sept. 18, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, performs a wrist take down technique during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). MCMAP teaches Marines hand-to-hand skills that might help in a combat situation. 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. 18, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, throw punches during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). MCMAP teaches Marines hand-to-hand skills that might help in a combat situation. The 15th MEU, embarked aboard the ships of te Essex Amphibious Ready Group, 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. 18, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, throw punches during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). MCMAP teaches Marines hand-to-hand skills that might help in a combat situation. The 15th MEU, embarked aboard the ships of te Essex Amphibious Ready Group, 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. 20, 2015) U.S. Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group perform a worship song during a contemporary church service aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit is embarked aboard 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. Elize McKelvey/Released)

ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 20, 2015) U.S. Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group perform a worship song during a contemporary church service aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit is embarked aboard 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. Elize McKelvey/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey

ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 20, 2015) U.S. Navy Cmdr. Samuel Ravelo preaches to Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Essex Amphibious Ready Group during a contemporary church service aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Ravelo is the 15th MEU’s chaplain. The 15th MEU is embarked aboard 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. Elize McKelvey/Released)

ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 20, 2015) U.S. Navy Cmdr. Samuel Ravelo preaches to Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Essex Amphibious Ready Group during a contemporary church service aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Ravelo is the 15th MEU’s chaplain. The 15th MEU is embarked aboard 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. Elize McKelvey/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey

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