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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jarrett Hussey, a landing support specialist with Detachment 1, Combat Logistics Battalion 25, 4th Marine Logistics Group guides a high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle onto a rail car during exercise Dynamic Cape (DC 21.1) on April 12, 2021 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. DC 21.1 is a command and control exercise simulating a contested environment to enhance operational readiness between II Marine Expeditionary Force partner nations and other Department of Defense entities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adaezia Chavez) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jarrett Hussey, a landing support specialist with Detachment 1, Combat Logistics Battalion 25, 4th Marine Logistics Group guides a high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle onto a rail car during exercise Dynamic Cape (DC 21.1) on April 12, 2021 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. DC 21.1 is a command and control exercise simulating a contested environment to enhance operational readiness between II Marine Expeditionary Force partner nations and other Department of Defense entities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adaezia Chavez)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Drew Howell, a landing support specialist with Detachment 1, Combat Logistics Battalion 25, 4th Marine Logistics Group chains a high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle onto a rail car during exercise Dynamic Cape (DC 21.1) on April 12, 2021 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. DC 21.1 is a command and control exercise simulating a contested environment to enhance operational readiness between II Marine Expeditionary Force partner nations and other Department of Defense entities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adaezia Chavez) - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Drew Howell, a landing support specialist with Detachment 1, Combat Logistics Battalion 25, 4th Marine Logistics Group chains a high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle onto a rail car during exercise Dynamic Cape (DC 21.1) on April 12, 2021 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. DC 21.1 is a command and control exercise simulating a contested environment to enhance operational readiness between II Marine Expeditionary Force partner nations and other Department of Defense entities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adaezia Chavez)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to take off during an Initial Response Team (IRT) fly-away drill on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 14, 2021. An IRT with 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade (2nd MEB)took off from Camp Lejeune to Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue to simulate a forward theater deployment to establish a command and control communication node for 2nd MEB. 2nd MEB’s training and education creates a deployable force prepared to move on a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torres) - A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to take off during an Initial Response Team (IRT) fly-away drill on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 14, 2021. An IRT with 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade (2nd MEB)took off from Camp Lejeune to Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue to simulate a forward theater deployment to establish a command and control communication node for 2nd MEB. 2nd MEB’s training and education creates a deployable force prepared to move on a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torres)

Maj. Gen. Stephen Neary, commanding general, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade (left) and Rear Adm. Brad Skillman, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 2 (right) conduct a commander’s update brief aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) during Exercise Baltic Operations 2019. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, marking the 47th year of one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theodore Green) - Maj. Gen. Stephen Neary, commanding general, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade (left) and Rear Adm. Brad Skillman, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 2 (right) conduct a commander’s update brief aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) during Exercise Baltic Operations 2019. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, marking the 47th year of one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theodore Green)

The aviation logistics support ship SS Wright (T-AVB-3) is playing an important support role during Bold Alligator 16, Aug 15-26. In addition to serving in its traditional role providing intermediate aircraft maintenance, the Wright is involved in limited objective experimentation to expose participants to new technologies, applications and concepts that will inform future warfighting capabilities. The experiment will test the ship’s suitability as a potential command and control platform, providing integrated air and ground logistics support, and as a possible hub for unmanned air and maritime vehicles providing support to the landing force. - The aviation logistics support ship SS Wright (T-AVB-3) is playing an important support role during Bold Alligator 16, Aug 15-26. In addition to serving in its traditional role providing intermediate aircraft maintenance, the Wright is involved in limited objective experimentation to expose participants to new technologies, applications and concepts that will inform future warfighting capabilities. The experiment will test the ship’s suitability as a potential command and control platform, providing integrated air and ground logistics support, and as a possible hub for unmanned air and maritime vehicles providing support to the landing force.

Commanding Officer, USS Bataan (LHD 5) Capt. Eric N. Pfister, left, greets Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is participating in exercise Bold Alligator 2016, a multinational amphibious exercise practicing joint force entry operations in a contested environment as part of the larger series of exercises designed to increase amphibious capabilities among participating nations. - Commanding Officer, USS Bataan (LHD 5) Capt. Eric N. Pfister, left, greets Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is participating in exercise Bold Alligator 2016, a multinational amphibious exercise practicing joint force entry operations in a contested environment as part of the larger series of exercises designed to increase amphibious capabilities among participating nations.

Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 29 speak to reporters who came to learn about Large Scale Exercise 15 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 16, 2015. LSE-15 is a combined U.S. Marine Corps, Canadian Band British Exercise conducted at the brigade level, designed to enable live, virtual and constructive training for participating forces. - Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 29 speak to reporters who came to learn about Large Scale Exercise 15 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 16, 2015. LSE-15 is a combined U.S. Marine Corps, Canadian Band British Exercise conducted at the brigade level, designed to enable live, virtual and constructive training for participating forces.

The Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 1, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, discovered a simulated improvised explosive device in a tactical vehicle during their training at Large Scale Exercise 15 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 18, 2015. LSE-15 is a combined U.S. Marine Corps, Canadian and British exercise conducted at the brigade level, designed to enable live, virtual and constructive training for participating forces. - The Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 1, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, discovered a simulated improvised explosive device in a tactical vehicle during their training at Large Scale Exercise 15 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 18, 2015. LSE-15 is a combined U.S. Marine Corps, Canadian and British exercise conducted at the brigade level, designed to enable live, virtual and constructive training for participating forces.

Marines with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, aided by India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, used the 81mm Mortar and the 155mm Howitzer to destroy an enemy location given to them by training evaluators during Large Scale Exercise 15 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 14 – 15, 2015. LSE-15 is a combined U.S. Marine Corps, Canadian and British exercise conducted at the brigade level, designed to enable live, virtual and constructive training for participating forces. - Marines with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, aided by India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, used the 81mm Mortar and the 155mm Howitzer to destroy an enemy location given to them by training evaluators during Large Scale Exercise 15 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 14 – 15, 2015. LSE-15 is a combined U.S. Marine Corps, Canadian and British exercise conducted at the brigade level, designed to enable live, virtual and constructive training for participating forces.

1st Lt. Isabel Marin, a logistics officer with Combat Logistics Battalion 1, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, watches for artillery strikes after calling for fire support during a mounted patrol exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 10, 2015. Marines responded to simulated ambushes with live machine gun, rocket and artillery fire. - 1st Lt. Isabel Marin, a logistics officer with Combat Logistics Battalion 1, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, watches for artillery strikes after calling for fire support during a mounted patrol exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 10, 2015. Marines responded to simulated ambushes with live machine gun, rocket and artillery fire.

Major William Tyree, the future operations officer with Headquarters Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Gunnery Sgt. Carl Phillips, the future operations chief, review data sent to them from Marines and sailors during a battle skills exercise prior to the start of Large Scale Exercise-15 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Training Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 3-6, 2015. LSE-15 is a combined U.S. Marine Corps, Canadian and British exercise conducted at the Brigade-level, designed to enable live, virtual and constructive training for participating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Michael Dye/Released)  - Major William Tyree, the future operations officer with Headquarters Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Gunnery Sgt. Carl Phillips, the future operations chief, review data sent to them from Marines and sailors during a battle skills exercise prior to the start of Large Scale Exercise-15 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Training Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 3-6, 2015. LSE-15 is a combined U.S. Marine Corps, Canadian and British exercise conducted at the Brigade-level, designed to enable live, virtual and constructive training for participating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Michael Dye/Released)