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Southwest Asia (Aug. 18, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Frankwon Gilmore practices patrolling techniques. Gilmore is an infantry automatic rifle gunner 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released)

Southwest Asia (Aug. 18, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Frankwon Gilmore practices patrolling techniques. Gilmore is an infantry automatic rifle gunner 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry

Southwest Asia (Aug. 18, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Bryan Aldendifer leads a patrol as his fire team practices immediate action drills. Aldendifer is a team leader With India Company Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Aldendifer is responsible for employing his team and ensuring they are qualified and trained. The 15th MEU is deployed throughout Southwest Asia to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released)

Southwest Asia (Aug. 18, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Bryan Aldendifer leads a patrol as his fire team practices immediate action drills. Aldendifer is a team leader With India Company Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Aldendifer is responsible for employing his team and ensuring they are qualified and trained. The 15th MEU is deployed throughout Southwest Asia 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

Southwest Asia (Aug. 18, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Ryan Jackson gives hand-and-arm signals to his Marines during immediate action drills. Jackson is a squad leader 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released)

Southwest Asia (Aug. 18, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Ryan Jackson gives hand-and-arm signals to his Marines during immediate action drills. Jackson is a squad leader 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry

GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 15, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Jose Martinez, middle, helps sort mail received from the USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) during a replenishment-at-sea. Martinez is an administrative clerk with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit is embarked aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23), part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, and 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. Steve H. Lopez/ Released)

GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 15, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Jose Martinez, middle, helps sort mail received from the USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) during a replenishment-at-sea. Martinez is an administrative clerk with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit is embarked aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23), part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, and 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. Steve H. Lopez/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Steve Lopez

GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 15, 2015) U.S. Marines and Sailors with 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Essex Amphibious Ready Group help sort mail received from the USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) during a replenishment-at-sea. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit is embarked aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23), part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, and 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. Steve H. Lopez/ Released)

GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 15, 2015) U.S. Marines and Sailors with 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Essex Amphibious Ready Group help sort mail received from the USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) during a replenishment-at-sea. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit is embarked aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23), part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, and 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. Steve H. Lopez/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Steve Lopez

GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 15, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Oscar Sotomeza, right, helps sort mail received from the USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) during a replenishment-at-sea. Sotomeza is a rifleman with Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit is embarked aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23), part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, and 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. Steve H. Lopez/ Released)

GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 15, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Oscar Sotomeza, right, helps sort mail received from the USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) during a replenishment-at-sea. Sotomeza is a rifleman with Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit is embarked aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23), part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, and 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. Steve H. Lopez/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Steve Lopez

GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 15, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit help sort mail received from the USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) during a replenishment-at-sea. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit is embarked aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23), part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, and 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. Steve H. Lopez/ Released)

GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 15, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit help sort mail received from the USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) during a replenishment-at-sea. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit is embarked aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23), part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, and 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. Steve H. Lopez/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Steve Lopez

GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 7, 2015) U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Karl Warnstedt, left, serves ice cream to Cpl. Oscar Sotomeza during an ice cream social aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Both Warnstedt and Sotomeza are members of Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. 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 Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/ Released)

GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 7, 2015) U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Karl Warnstedt, left, serves ice cream to Cpl. Oscar Sotomeza during an ice cream social aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Both Warnstedt and Sotomeza are members of Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. 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 Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Steve Lopez

GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 7, 2015) U.S. Marines Gunnery Sgt. Karl Warnstedt, Michael Ramirez, and Eddy Arce, left to right, serve ice cream to Sgt. Dakota Newsome during an ice cream social aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). All are members of Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. 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 Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/ Released)

GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 7, 2015) U.S. Marines Gunnery Sgt. Karl Warnstedt, Michael Ramirez, and Eddy Arce, left to right, serve ice cream to Sgt. Dakota Newsome during an ice cream social aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). All are members of Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. 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 Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Steve Lopez

(Aug. 10, 2015) U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, perform lunges on the ramp of the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during a squad competition. 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 Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/ Released)

(Aug. 10, 2015) U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, perform lunges on the ramp of the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during a squad competition. 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 Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Steve Lopez

GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 10, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph Bishop performs lunges carrying a 100- pound sandbag in the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during a squad competition. Bishop is a fire support coordination center 81mm mortar platoon representative with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. 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 Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/ Released)

GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 10, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph Bishop performs lunges carrying a 100- pound sandbag in the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during a squad competition. Bishop is a fire support coordination center 81mm mortar platoon representative with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. 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 Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Steve Lopez

GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 10, 2015) U.S. Navy Corpsman 3rd Class Damien Fiedler, left, observes as U.S. Marine Cpl. Brian Cervantes, middle, is assed as a simulated casualty by Lance Cpl. Jared Adams, right, in the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during combat life-saving training. Fiedler is a CLS instructor with Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. 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 Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/ Released)

GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 10, 2015) U.S. Navy Corpsman 3rd Class Damien Fiedler, left, observes as U.S. Marine Cpl. Brian Cervantes, middle, is assed as a simulated casualty by Lance Cpl. Jared Adams, right, in the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during combat life-saving training. Fiedler is a CLS instructor with Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. 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 Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Steve Lopez

GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 9, 2015) U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Essex Amphibious Ready Group assist in moving supplies aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during a replenishment at sea. Anchorage is a 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. Steve H. Lopez/ Released)

GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 9, 2015) U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Essex Amphibious Ready Group assist in moving supplies aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during a replenishment at sea. Anchorage is a 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. Steve H. Lopez/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Steve Lopez

GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 9, 2015) U.S. Sailors aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) prepare to receive supplies during a replenishment-at-sea. Anchorage is a 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. Steve H. Lopez/ Released)

GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 9, 2015) U.S. Sailors aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) prepare to receive supplies during a replenishment-at-sea. Anchorage is a 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. Steve H. Lopez/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Steve Lopez

GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 6, 2015) A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion prepares to depart the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) to Djibouti during a routine personnel and cargo movement. The Marines of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are embarked aboard the Anchorage, which is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 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. Steve H. Lopez/Released)

GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 6, 2015) A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion prepares to depart the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) to Djibouti during a routine personnel and cargo movement. The Marines of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are embarked aboard the Anchorage, which is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 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. Steve H. Lopez/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Steve Lopez

GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 6, 2015) A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion departs the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) to Djibouti for a routine personnel and cargo movement. The Marines of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are embarked aboard the Anchorage, which is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 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. Steve H. Lopez/Released)

GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 6, 2015) A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion departs the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) to Djibouti for a routine personnel and cargo movement. The Marines of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are embarked aboard the Anchorage, which is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 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. Steve H. Lopez/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Steve Lopez

GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 6, 2015) A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion prepares to depart the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) to Djibouti during a routine personnel and cargo movement. The Marines of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are embarked aboard the Anchorage, which is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 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. Steve H. Lopez/Released)

GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 6, 2015) A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion prepares to depart the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) to Djibouti during a routine personnel and cargo movement. The Marines of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are embarked aboard the Anchorage, which is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 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. Steve H. Lopez/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Steve Lopez

INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2015) U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jeremiah Zapata fires at a target with an M45 1911A1 pistol aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Zapata is a corpsman with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force security element. These Marines practice slow-fire shooting to enhance their fundamentals and accuracy. 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. Anna Albrecht/Released)

INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2015) U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jeremiah Zapata fires at a target with an M45 1911A1 pistol aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Zapata is a corpsman with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force security element. These Marines practice slow-fire shooting to enhance their fundamentals and accuracy. 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. Anna Albrecht/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht

INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force fires at a target while moving toward cover during a deck shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). These Marines practiced shooting on the move as well as engaging their targets from behind barricades to enhance their marksmanship skills. 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. Anna Albrecht/Released)

INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force fires at a target while moving toward cover during a deck shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). These Marines practiced shooting on the move as well as engaging their targets from behind barricades to enhance their marksmanship skills. 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. Anna Albrecht/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht

INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force fire at targets from behind a barricade during a deck shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). These Marines practiced maneuvering as buddy teams to different sources of cover to enhance their marksmanship skills. 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. Anna Albrecht/Released)

INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force fire at targets from behind a barricade during a deck shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). These Marines practiced maneuvering as buddy teams to different sources of cover to enhance their marksmanship skills. 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. Anna Albrecht/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht

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