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Southwest Asia (Aug. 23, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpls. Nickolaus Brown, right, and James White build targets while setting up a live-fire range. Brown and White are riflemen with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 15th MEU is deployed throughout Southwest Asia to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 15th MEU provides flexible, responsive options across the range of military operations to support regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet AOR. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released)

Southwest Asia (Aug. 23, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpls. Nickolaus Brown, right, and James White build targets while setting up a live-fire range. Brown and White are riflemen with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 15th MEU is deployed throughout Southwest Asia to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 15th MEU provides flexible, responsive options across the range of military operations to support regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet AOR. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry

Southwest Asia (Aug. 18, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. William Bowling, left, and Lance Cpl. James White carry sand bags during a range setup. Bowling is a radio operator and White is a rifleman with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 15th MEU is deployed throughout Southwest Asia to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 15th MEU provides flexible, responsive options across the range of military operations to support regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet AOR. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released)

Southwest Asia (Aug. 18, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. William Bowling, left, and Lance Cpl. James White carry sand bags during a range setup. Bowling is a radio operator and White is a rifleman with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 15th MEU is deployed throughout Southwest Asia to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 15th MEU provides flexible, responsive options across the range of military operations to support regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet AOR. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry

KUWAIT (Aug. 23, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to launch an RQ-11 Raven during a training exercise. The Raven is a small, hand-launched, remote-controlled, unmanned aerial vehicle that has day and night aerial intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance capabilities. 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 with 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)

KUWAIT (Aug. 23, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to launch an RQ-11 Raven during a training exercise. The Raven is a small, hand-launched, remote-controlled, unmanned aerial vehicle that has day and night aerial intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance capabilities. 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 with 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

KUWAIT (Aug. 23, 2015) U.S. U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, set up an RQ-11 Raven prior to launching during a training exercise. The Raven is a small, hand-launched, remote-controlled, unmanned aerial vehicle that has day and night time aerial intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance capabilities. 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 with 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/Not Released)

KUWAIT (Aug. 23, 2015) U.S. U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, set up an RQ-11 Raven prior to launching during a training exercise. The Raven is a small, hand-launched, remote-controlled, unmanned aerial vehicle that has day and night time aerial intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance capabilities. 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 with 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/Not Released)

Photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey

KUWAIT (Aug. 23, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to launch an RQ-11 Raven during a training exercise. The Raven is a small, hand-launched, remote-controlled, unmanned aerial vehicle that has day and night aerial intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance capabilities. 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 with 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)

KUWAIT (Aug. 23, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to launch an RQ-11 Raven during a training exercise. The Raven is a small, hand-launched, remote-controlled, unmanned aerial vehicle that has day and night aerial intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance capabilities. 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 with 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

An AV-8B Harrier with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to depart the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) in order to support Operation Inherent Resolve. U.S. Marines and Sailors aboard Essex work side-by-side to ensure mission success. The 15th MEU is embarked on the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and are deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht/Released)

An AV-8B Harrier with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to depart the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) in order to support Operation Inherent Resolve. U.S. Marines and Sailors aboard Essex work side-by-side to ensure mission success. The 15th MEU is embarked on the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and are 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

An AV-8B Harrier with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to depart the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) in order to support Operation Inherent Resolve. U.S. Marines and Sailors aboard Essex work side-by-side to ensure mission success. The 15th MEU is embarked on the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and are deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht/Released)

An AV-8B Harrier with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to depart the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) in order to support Operation Inherent Resolve. U.S. Marines and Sailors aboard Essex work side-by-side to ensure mission success. The 15th MEU is embarked on the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and are 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

KUWAIT (Aug. 23, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to launch an RQ-11 Raven during a training exercise. The Raven is a small, hand-launched, remote-controlled, unmanned aerial vehicle that has day and night aerial intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance capabilities. 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 with 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)

KUWAIT (Aug. 23, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to launch an RQ-11 Raven during a training exercise. The Raven is a small, hand-launched, remote-controlled, unmanned aerial vehicle that has day and night aerial intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance capabilities. 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 with 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

KUWAIT (Aug. 17, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires at targets with his M240B machine gun during squad-level training. 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 with 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)

KUWAIT (Aug. 17, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires at targets with his M240B machine gun during squad-level training. 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 with 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

KUWAIT (Aug. 17, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, enjoy hot chow while in the field. 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 with 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)

KUWAIT (Aug. 17, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, enjoy hot chow while in the field. 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 with 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

KUWAIT (Aug. 17, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires at targets with his M240B machine gun during squad-level training. 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 with 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)

KUWAIT (Aug. 17, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires at targets with his M240B machine gun during squad-level training. 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 with 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

KUWAIT (Aug. 17, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire their weapons at targets during squad-level training. 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 with 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)

KUWAIT (Aug. 17, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire their weapons at targets during squad-level training. 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 with 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

KUWAIT (Aug. 17, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observe their targets. 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 with 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)

KUWAIT (Aug. 17, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observe their targets. 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 with 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

KUWAIT (Aug. 26, 2015) U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Maurice Gardner, left, and Lance Cpl. Gary Gomez engage targets more than 500 meters away with an M224A1 60 mm mortar system during call-for-fire training. Gardner is an assistant gunner and Gomez is a gunner, both with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. During the training squad leaders sharpened their call-for-fire skills with mortarmen. 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 with 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 Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

KUWAIT (Aug. 26, 2015) U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Maurice Gardner, left, and Lance Cpl. Gary Gomez engage targets more than 500 meters away with an M224A1 60 mm mortar system during call-for-fire training. Gardner is an assistant gunner and Gomez is a gunner, both with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. During the training squad leaders sharpened their call-for-fire skills with mortarmen. 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 with 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 Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos

KUWAIT (Aug. 26, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Maurice Gardner fires a mortar round from an M224A1 60 mm mortar system during call for fire training. Gardner is an assistant gunner with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. During the training squad leaders sharpened their call-for-fire skills with mortar men. 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 with 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 Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

KUWAIT (Aug. 26, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Maurice Gardner fires a mortar round from an M224A1 60 mm mortar system during call for fire training. Gardner is an assistant gunner with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. During the training squad leaders sharpened their call-for-fire skills with mortar men. 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 with 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 Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos

KUWAIT (Aug. 26, 2015) U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire at targets during a machine gun marksmanship qualification course. During the course of fire, Marines had to accurately engage targets at various distances with limited ammunition. 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 with 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 Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

KUWAIT (Aug. 26, 2015) U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire at targets during a machine gun marksmanship qualification course. During the course of fire, Marines had to accurately engage targets at various distances with limited ammunition. 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 with 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 Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos

KUWAIT (Aug. 26, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua Cuevas, right, reloads Lance Cpl. Jesse Haynes’ M240B machine gun during a marksmanship qualification course of fire exercise. Cuevas and Haynes are both machine gunners with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. During the course of fire Marines had to accurately engage targets at various distances, with limited ammunition. 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 with 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 Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

KUWAIT (Aug. 26, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua Cuevas, right, reloads Lance Cpl. Jesse Haynes’ M240B machine gun during a marksmanship qualification course of fire exercise. Cuevas and Haynes are both machine gunners with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. During the course of fire Marines had to accurately engage targets at various distances, with limited ammunition. 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 with 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 Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos

KUWAIT (Aug. 26, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Andres Bravo fires an AT4 rocket at a target during sustainment training. Bravo is a rifleman with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. During the training, Marines refined their marksmanship with the AT4. 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 with 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 Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

KUWAIT (Aug. 26, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Andres Bravo fires an AT4 rocket at a target during sustainment training. Bravo is a rifleman with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. During the training, Marines refined their marksmanship with the AT4. 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 with 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 Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos

KUWAIT (Aug. 26, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Tyler Potter engages multiple targets at various distances during a machine gun marksmanship qualification course. Potter is a machine gunner with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. During the course of fire Marines had to accurately engage targets at various distances with limited ammunition. 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 with 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 Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

KUWAIT (Aug. 26, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Tyler Potter engages multiple targets at various distances during a machine gun marksmanship qualification course. Potter is a machine gunner with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. During the course of fire Marines had to accurately engage targets at various distances with limited ammunition. 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 with 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 Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos

KUWAIT (Aug. 25, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Willie Stevens engages targets during mechanized squad attack training. Stevens is a team leader with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The training focused on the squad’s ability to work as a cohesive unit while using AAV-7 Amphibious Assault Vehicles and M1A1 Abrams tanks to effectively eliminate enemy targets. 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 with 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 Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

KUWAIT (Aug. 25, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Willie Stevens engages targets during mechanized squad attack training. Stevens is a team leader with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The training focused on the squad’s ability to work as a cohesive unit while using AAV-7 Amphibious Assault Vehicles and M1A1 Abrams tanks to effectively eliminate enemy targets. 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 with 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 Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos

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