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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Larry W. Wigington, the adjutant of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), says goodbye to his family during the unit's departure from Camp Lejeune, N.C., to embark on a deployment at sea Feb. 6, 2018. The MEU Marines and Sailors are deploying to support maritime security operations, crisis response and theater security cooperation, while also providing a forward expeditionary naval presence in Europe and the Middle East.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier Baez

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) depart in buses from Camp Lejeune, N.C., to embark on a deployment at sea Feb. 6, 2018. The MEU Marines and Sailors are deploying to support maritime security operations, crisis response and theater security cooperation, while also providing a forward expeditionary naval presence in Europe and the Middle East.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier Baez

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), board buses during the unit's departure from Camp Lejeune, N.C., to embark on a deployment at sea Feb. 6, 2018. The MEU Marines and Sailors are deploying to support maritime security operations, crisis response and theater security cooperation, while also providing a forward expeditionary naval presence in Europe and the Middle East.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier Baez

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), board buses during the unit's departure from Camp Lejeune, N.C., to embark on a deployment at sea Feb. 6, 2018. The MEU Marines and Sailors are deploying to support maritime security operations, crisis response and theater security cooperation, while also providing a forward expeditionary naval presence in Europe and the Middle East.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier Baez

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), embrace family and friends during the unit's departure from Camp Lejeune, N.C., to embark on a deployment at sea Feb. 6, 2018. The MEU Marines and Sailors are deploying to support maritime security operations, crisis response and theater security cooperation, while also providing a forward expeditionary naval presence in Europe and the Middle East.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier Baez

A child interacts with U.S. Marine Corps military working dog assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prior to the unit's departure from Camp Lejeune, N.C., to embark on a deployment at sea Feb. 6, 2018. The MEU Marines and Sailors are deploying to support maritime security operations, crisis response and theater security cooperation, while also providing a forward expeditionary naval presence in Europe and the Middle East.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier Baez

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) load their equipment onto a truck prior to departing Camp Lejeune, N.C., to embark on a deployment at sea Feb. 6, 2018. The MEU Marines and Sailors are deploying to support maritime security operations, crisis response and theater security cooperation, while also providing a forward expeditionary naval presence in Europe and the Middle East.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier Baez

A child interacts with a U.S. Marine with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), during the unit's departure from Camp Lejeune, N.C., to embark on a deployment at sea Feb. 6, 2018. The MEU Marines and Sailors are deploying to support maritime security operations, crisis response and theater security cooperation, while also providing a forward expeditionary naval presence in Europe and the Middle East.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier Baez

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) board buses during the unit's departure from Camp Lejeune, N.C., to embark on a deployment at sea Feb. 6, 2018. The MEU Marines and Sailors are deploying to support maritime security operations, crisis response and theater security cooperation, while also providing a forward expeditionary naval presence in Europe and the Middle East.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier Baez

A U.S. Marine with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) takes a photo with his family prior to departing from Camp Lejeune, N.C., to embark on a deployment at sea Feb. 6, 2018. The MEU Marines and Sailors are deploying to support maritime security operations, crisis response and theater security cooperation, while also providing a forward expeditionary naval presence in Europe and the Middle East.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier Baez

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jeremy Piggott, a radio operator with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), sits next to his equipment prior to departing from Camp Lejeune, N.C., to embark on a deployment at sea Feb. 6, 2018. The MEU Marines and Sailors are deploying to support maritime security operations, crisis response and theater security cooperation, while also providing a forward expeditionary naval presence in Europe and the Middle East.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier Baez

A U.S. Marine with Fox Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), sets security at the door while Marines clear a building during a mechanized raid at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 7, 2017, to complete Combined Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). Combined COMPTUEX allows all elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force to join and train in realistic scenarios so the MEU as a whole can meet its Predeployment Training Program objectives prior to an upcoming deployment at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez

A U.S. Marine with Fox Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), communicates with his unit from inside a building during a mechanized raid at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 7, 2017, to complete Combined Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). Combined COMPTUEX allows all elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force to join and train in realistic scenarios so the MEU as a whole can meet its Predeployment Training Program objectives prior to an upcoming deployment at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez

U.S. Marines Corps M1A1 Abrams tank with Tank Platoon, Fox Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), provides security during a mechanized raid at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 7, 2017, to complete Combined Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). Combined COMPTUEX allows all elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force to join and train in realistic scenarios so the MEU as a whole can meet its Predeployment Training Program objectives prior to an upcoming deployment at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez

U.S. Marines with Fox Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to breach a building during a mechanized raid at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 7, 2017, to complete Combined Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). Combined COMPTUEX allows all elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force to join and train in realistic scenarios so the MEU as a whole can meet its Predeployment Training Program objectives prior to an upcoming deployment at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Joseph P. Murphy, top, commanding officer of Fox Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), looks on to his unit during a mechanized raid at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 7, 2017, to complete Combined Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). Combined COMPTUEX allows all elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force to join and train in realistic scenarios so the MEU as a whole can meet its Predeployment Training Program objectives prior to an upcoming deployment at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Maniet, a squad leader with Fox Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), stands up in an AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicle to provide security during a mechanized raid at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 7, 2017, to complete Combined Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). Combined COMPTUEX allows all elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force to join and train in realistic scenarios so the MEU as a whole can meet its Predeployment Training Program objectives prior to an upcoming deployment at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez

A U.S. Marine with Fox Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), establishes a security position during a mechanized raid at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 7, 2017, to complete Combined Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). Combined COMPTUEX allows all elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force to join and train in realistic scenarios so the MEU as a whole can meet its Predeployment Training Program objectives prior to an upcoming deployment at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez

U.S. Marines with Fox Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), set up a security position inside a building during a mechanized raid at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 7, 2017, to complete Combined Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). Combined COMPTUEX allows all elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force to join and train in realistic scenarios so the MEU as a whole can meet its Predeployment Training Program objectives prior to an upcoming deployment at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez

U.S. Marine Corps AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicles with Fox Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), move in a formation during a mechanized raid at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 7, 2017, to complete Combined Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). Combined COMPTUEX allows all elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force to join and train in realistic scenarios so the MEU as a whole can meet its Predeployment Training Program objectives prior to an upcoming deployment at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez