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U.S. Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment conduct ship-to-shore movements to Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) Marines Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Integration Training (PMINT) in vicinity of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 11 2019. PMINT is part of the 26th MEU’s and PHIBRON 8’s pre-deployment training program, which enhances interoperability and familiarizes Marines and Sailors to life on ship prior to deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nathan Reyes)

U.S. Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment conduct ship-to-shore movements to Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) Marines Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Integration Training (PMINT) in vicinity of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 11 2019. PMINT is part of the 26th MEU’s and PHIBRON 8’s pre-deployment training program, which enhances interoperability and familiarizes Marines and Sailors to life on ship prior to deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nathan Reyes)

Photo by Cpl. Nathan Reyes

U.S. Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct ship-to-shore movements utilizing amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) from Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) MEU Integration Training (PMINT) in vicinity of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 15 2019. PMINT is part of the 26th MEU’s and PHIBRON 8’s pre-deployment training program, which enhances interoperability and familiarizes Marines and Sailors to life on ship prior to deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nathan Reyes)

U.S. Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct ship-to-shore movements utilizing amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) from Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) MEU Integration Training (PMINT) in vicinity of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 15 2019. PMINT is part of the 26th MEU’s and PHIBRON 8’s pre-deployment training program, which enhances interoperability and familiarizes Marines and Sailors to life on ship prior to deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nathan Reyes)

Photo by Cpl. Nathan Reyes

U.S. Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct ship-to-shore movements to Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) MEU Integration Training (PMINT) in vicinity of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 11 2019. PMINT is part of the 26th MEU’s and PHIBRON 8’s pre-deployment training program, which enhances interoperability and familiarizes Marines and Sailors to life on ship prior to deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nathan Reyes)

U.S. Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct ship-to-shore movements to Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) MEU Integration Training (PMINT) in vicinity of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 11 2019. PMINT is part of the 26th MEU’s and PHIBRON 8’s pre-deployment training program, which enhances interoperability and familiarizes Marines and Sailors to life on ship prior to deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nathan Reyes)

Photo by Cpl. Nathan Reyes

U.S. Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct ship-to-shore movements utilizing amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) from Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) MEU Integration Training (PMINT) in vicinity of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 15 2019. PMINT is part of the 26th MEU’s and PHIBRON 8’s pre-deployment training program, which enhances interoperability and familiarizes Marines and Sailors to life on ship prior to deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nathan Reyes)

U.S. Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct ship-to-shore movements utilizing amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) from Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) MEU Integration Training (PMINT) in vicinity of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 15 2019. PMINT is part of the 26th MEU’s and PHIBRON 8’s pre-deployment training program, which enhances interoperability and familiarizes Marines and Sailors to life on ship prior to deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nathan Reyes)

Photo by Cpl. Nathan Reyes

U.S. Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment conduct ship-to-shore movements to Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) Marines Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Integration Training (PMINT) in vicinity of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 11 2019. PMINT is part of the 26th MEU’s and PHIBRON 8’s pre-deployment training program, which enhances interoperability and familiarizes Marines and Sailors to life on ship prior to deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nathan Reyes)

U.S. Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment conduct ship-to-shore movements to Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) Marines Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Integration Training (PMINT) in vicinity of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 11 2019. PMINT is part of the 26th MEU’s and PHIBRON 8’s pre-deployment training program, which enhances interoperability and familiarizes Marines and Sailors to life on ship prior to deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nathan Reyes)

Photo by Cpl. Nathan Reyes

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 17, 2018) – U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Joseph Murphy, commanding officer, Fox Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, relinquishes his command to Capt. Robert Hindle at a change-of-command ceremony aboard the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51). Oak Hill, with the embarked 26th MEU is deployed to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin Livingston/Released)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 17, 2018) – U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Joseph Murphy, commanding officer, Fox Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, relinquishes his command to Capt. Robert Hindle at a change-of-command ceremony aboard the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51). Oak Hill, with the embarked 26th MEU is deployed to reassure allies and partners and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin Livingston/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Austin Livingston

ATHENS, GREECE ( June 7, 2018) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Christopher Moore, assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and embarked aboard the San Antonio class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21), paints a wall at the Muscular Dystrophy Association center during a community relations event in Athens, Greece, June 7, 2018. The U.S. Navy often takes the time to give back to the communities it visits to strengthen relationships with NATO allies and to help promote the U.S. Navy’s global service. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado/Released)

ATHENS, GREECE ( June 7, 2018) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Christopher Moore, assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and embarked aboard the San Antonio class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21), paints a wall at the Muscular Dystrophy Association center during a community relations event in Athens, Greece, June 7, 2018. The U.S. Navy often takes the time to give back to the communities it visits to strengthen relationships with NATO allies and to help promote the U.S. Navy’s global service. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado

ATHENS, GREECE ( June 7, 2018) Marines and Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participate in a community relations event supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association in Athens, Greece, June 7, 2018. The U.S. Navy often takes the time to give back to the communities it visits to strengthen relationships with NATO allies and to help promote the U.S. Navy’s global service. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado/Released)

ATHENS, GREECE ( June 7, 2018) Marines and Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participate in a community relations event supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association in Athens, Greece, June 7, 2018. The U.S. Navy often takes the time to give back to the communities it visits to strengthen relationships with NATO allies and to help promote the U.S. Navy’s global service. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado

ATHENS, GREECE ( June 7, 2018) A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) prepares a wall for painting during a community relations event supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association in Athens, Greece, June 7, 2018. The U.S. Navy often takes the time to give back to the communities it visits to strengthen relationships with NATO allies and to help promote the U.S. Navy’s global service. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado/Released)

ATHENS, GREECE ( June 7, 2018) A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) prepares a wall for painting during a community relations event supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association in Athens, Greece, June 7, 2018. The U.S. Navy often takes the time to give back to the communities it visits to strengthen relationships with NATO allies and to help promote the U.S. Navy’s global service. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado

ATHENS, GREECE ( June 7, 2018) Marines and Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participated in a community relations event supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association in Athens, Greece, June 7, 2018. The U.S. Navy often takes the time to give back to the communities it visits to strengthen relationships with NATO allies and to help promote the U.S. Navy’s global service. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado/Released)

ATHENS, GREECE ( June 7, 2018) Marines and Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participated in a community relations event supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association in Athens, Greece, June 7, 2018. The U.S. Navy often takes the time to give back to the communities it visits to strengthen relationships with NATO allies and to help promote the U.S. Navy’s global service. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado

ATHENS, GREECE ( June 7, 2018) Marines and Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participate in a community relations event supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association in Athens, Greece, June 7, 2018. The U.S. Navy often takes the time to give back to the communities it visits to strengthen relationships with NATO allies and to help promote the U.S. Navy’s global service. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado/Released)

ATHENS, GREECE ( June 7, 2018) Marines and Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participate in a community relations event supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association in Athens, Greece, June 7, 2018. The U.S. Navy often takes the time to give back to the communities it visits to strengthen relationships with NATO allies and to help promote the U.S. Navy’s global service. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado

ATHENS, GREECE ( June 7, 2018) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Luis Aviles, assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares a wall for painting during a community relations event supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association in Athens, Greece, June 7, 2018. The U.S. Navy often takes the time to give back to the communities it visits to strengthen relationships with NATO allies and to help promote the U.S. Navy’s global service. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado/Released)

ATHENS, GREECE ( June 7, 2018) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Luis Aviles, assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares a wall for painting during a community relations event supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association in Athens, Greece, June 7, 2018. The U.S. Navy often takes the time to give back to the communities it visits to strengthen relationships with NATO allies and to help promote the U.S. Navy’s global service. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 15, 2018) Marines and Sailors aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) organize mail May 15, 2018. The New York receives mail during replenishments-at-sea and in port while deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado/Released)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 15, 2018) Marines and Sailors aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) organize mail May 15, 2018. The New York receives mail during replenishments-at-sea and in port while deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 19, 2018) Sgt. Carl Exantus, a postal clerk assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sorts mail aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) May 15, 2018. Exantus is one of two postal clerks who are charged with organizing, supervising and delivering mail aboard the ship while deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado/Released)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 19, 2018) Sgt. Carl Exantus, a postal clerk assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sorts mail aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) May 15, 2018. Exantus is one of two postal clerks who are charged with organizing, supervising and delivering mail aboard the ship while deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 19, 2018) Lance Cpl. Axel Gonzalez, a postal clerk assigned to combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sorts mail aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) April 19, 2018. Gonzalez is one of two postal clerks who takes the responsibility of organizing, supervising and delivering mail aboard the ship while deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado/Released)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 19, 2018) Lance Cpl. Axel Gonzalez, a postal clerk assigned to combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sorts mail aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) April 19, 2018. Gonzalez is one of two postal clerks who takes the responsibility of organizing, supervising and delivering mail aboard the ship while deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 15, 2018) Marines and Sailors aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) organize mail May 15, 2018. The New York receives mail during replenishments-at-sea and in port while deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado/Released)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 15, 2018) Marines and Sailors aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) organize mail May 15, 2018. The New York receives mail during replenishments-at-sea and in port while deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 19, 2018) Sgt. Carl Exantus, a postal clerk assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sorts mail during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) April 19, 2018. Exantus is one of two postal clerks who are charged with organizing, supervising and delivering mail aboard the ship while deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado/Released)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 19, 2018) Sgt. Carl Exantus, a postal clerk assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sorts mail during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) April 19, 2018. Exantus is one of two postal clerks who are charged with organizing, supervising and delivering mail aboard the ship while deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 19, 2018) Sgt. Carl Exantus, right, a postal clerk assigned to combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, carries mail during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) April 19, 2018. Exantus is one of two postal clerks who are charged with organizing, supervising and delivering mail aboard the ship while deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado/Released)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 19, 2018) Sgt. Carl Exantus, right, a postal clerk assigned to combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, carries mail during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) April 19, 2018. Exantus is one of two postal clerks who are charged with organizing, supervising and delivering mail aboard the ship while deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Juan A. Soto-Delgado

IRAQ (June 8, 2018) U.S. Marines perform routine maintenance on the rotor blade of an MV-22B Osprey during routine maintenance in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CTJF-OIR) on Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, June 8, 2018. CTJF-OIR is the military arm of the Global Coalition to defeat ISIS in designated parts of Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jered T. Stone/Released)

IRAQ (June 8, 2018) U.S. Marines perform routine maintenance on the rotor blade of an MV-22B Osprey during routine maintenance in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CTJF-OIR) on Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, June 8, 2018. CTJF-OIR is the military arm of the Global Coalition to defeat ISIS in designated parts of Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jered T. Stone/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jered Stone