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A U.S. Marine practices helocasting off a sea wall during Marine Special Operations School’s Individual Training Course, March 21, 2017, at Key West, Fla. For the first time, U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Airmen spent three months in Marine Special Operations Command’s initial Marine Raider training pipeline, representing efforts to build joint mindsets across special operations forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Conroy)

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MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. – U.S. Air Force Maj. Robert Riggs, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command air mobility liaison officer (AMLO), assists in loading cargo aboard a C-17 aircraft at MCAS Cherry Point. As MARSOC’s AMLO, Riggs provides a critical link of communication between the airlift and ground forces in the area of operations. He facilitated the mission from planning and coordination through hands-on facilitation by piloting the aircraft as it deployed and re-deployed two MARSOC units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Salvador Moreno, released)

Photo by Sgt. Salvador R. Moreno

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. – U.S. Air Force Maj. Robert Riggs, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command air mobility liaison officer (AMLO), prepares for his mission on the flight deck of a C-17 aircraft at MCAS Cherry Point. As MARSOC’s AMLO, Riggs provides a critical link of communication between the airlift and ground forces in the area of operations. He facilitates the timely flow of critical information between the air mobility network and MARSOC units into sensitive, forward-deployed environments around the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Salvador Moreno, released)

Photo by Sgt. Salvador R. Moreno

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. – U.S. Air Force Maj. Robert Riggs, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command air mobility liaison officer (AMLO), prepares for his C-17 mission on the flight line at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C. Riggs drove down to Charleston, S.C., to operate the C-17 scheduled to deploy a Marine Special Operations Company to Africa and bring back a separate MSOC. The total flight took four days and visited four different countries on three continents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Salvador Moreno, released)

Photo by Sgt. Salvador R. Moreno

Lt. Col. William L. Lombardo assumes command of 2d Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, from Lt. Col. Craig A. Wolfenbarger during a change of command ceremony aboard Courthouse Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 20, 2017. The exchange of the organizational colors symbolizes Wolfenbarger relinquishing his responsibilities as commanding officer of the battalion to Lombardo. Lombardo assumes command after serving with MARSOC Headquarters, G-7 Training and Education Branch. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Salvador R. Moreno)

Photo by Sgt. Salvador R. Moreno

Brig. Gen. Mohammed Benlouali, operations commander for Morocco’s Southern Zone, speaks to the lead exercise instructor from a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command (MARSOC) team at the opening ceremony for Exercise Flintlock 2017 Feb. 27, 2017. This year marks the tenth iteration of the special operations forces exercise, which focuses on building partner capacity and enhancing interoperability between 24 African and Western partners training in seven partner nations. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Scott A. Achtemeier/ /RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Scott Achtemeier

Members of Morocco's special operations forces methodically clear buildings as part of a direct action raid, 3 March 2017, during Exercise Flintlock 2017. The operators partnered with Marines from U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command throughout the exercise in order to build interoperability and support their common goal of countering violent extremism across the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Nick Mannweiler, released)

Photo by Maj. Nicholas Mannweiler

A MARSOC Marine employs advanced communications equipment during small unit training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 11, 2010. MARSOC puts experienced communications Marines through a rigorous training pipeline in order to create special operations forces communications specialists, or SOCS-Cs. SOCS Marines gain proficiency, experience and skills beyond their military occupational specialty requirements and apply them in the special operations environment. Following a successful tour in the special operations community, many return to the Operating Forces armed with experience and skills, ready to train and mentor junior Marines. (MARSOC courtesy photo, released)

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A Joint Terminal Attack Controller with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command communicates with a Navy MH-60S helicopter during takeoff as part of Carrier Airwing training conducted by the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center aboard Naval Air Station Fallon, Nev., April 7, 2011. During the exercise, MARSOC JTACs practiced their critical skills and renewed their currencies and qualifications. Special Operations Capability Specialists are essential members of Marine Special Operations Teams and provide combat support in fires, intelligence, multipurpose canine handling and communications, enabling MARSOC units to execute core special operations missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle McNally, released)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle McNally

Marines with Marine Special Operations Company Charlie, 1st Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, process intelligence and set up a visual tele-communication feed after a simulated direct-action night raid during a company level exercise along the state line between Arizona and California, Oct. 20, 2015. Special operations are conducted in hostile, denied or politically sensitive environments, requiring heavy emphasis on combat support capabilities, modes of employment, and dependence on operational intelligence and indigenous assets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Steven Fox, released)

Photo by Cpl.Steven Fox

A Multi-Purpose Canine handler with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command carries his canine up a grated ladderwell during training aboard Stone Bay, Sept. 16, 2014. As MARSOC continues to demonstrate their capabilities and versatilities, MPC handlers with the command are preparing themselves and their canines for new areas of operation in which they’ll be operating. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Sgt. Scott A. Achtemeier/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Scott Achtemeier

The Marine Corps Engineer School and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command conducted a joint Small Unit Water Survivability and Sustainability Course at Courthouse Bay aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., December 12, 2016. In attendance were medical personnel from MARSOC, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, and the U.S. Army Special Operations Command. The day-long training included classroom and practical application on how to conduct a water reconnaissance and effectively treat, store, and monitor safe potable water under austere deployment conditions unique to the Special Operations Command. Attendees were provided hands-on training of small, mobile equipment capable of purifying sufficient quantities of natural water to meet the requirements of individual and team assets. The course was collaboratively instructed by Marine Corps Engineer School, MARSOC Health Service Support/G4, and field water experts from the Navy and Marine Public Health Center and Army Public Health Center.

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The Marine Corps Engineer School and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command conducted a joint Small Unit Water Survivability and Sustainability Course at Courthouse Bay aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., December 12, 2016. In attendance were medical personnel from MARSOC, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, and the U.S. Army Special Operations Command. The day-long training included classroom and practical application on how to conduct a water reconnaissance and effectively treat, store, and monitor safe potable water under austere deployment conditions unique to the Special Operations Command. Attendees were provided hands-on training of small, mobile equipment capable of purifying sufficient quantities of natural water to meet the requirements of individual and team assets. The course was collaboratively instructed by Marine Corps Engineer School, MARSOC Health Service Support/G4, and field water experts from the Navy and Marine Public Health Center and Army Public Health Center.

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Major Gen. Carl E. Mundy III, left, shakes hands with Maj. Gen. Joseph L. Osterman, during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 26, 2016. During the ceremony, Osterman relinquished his responsibilities as commanding general of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command to Mundy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan C. Mains/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Mains

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – (Right to left) Major Gen. Joseph L. Osterman passes the Marine Corps colors to Maj. Gen. Carl E. Mundy III during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 26, 2016. The passing of the flag symbolizes Osterman relinquishing his responsibilities as the commanding general of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command to Mundy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan C. Mains/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Mains

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Major Gen. Joseph L. Osterman, left, and Maj. Gen. Carl E. Mundy III salute the national ensign during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 26, 2016. During the ceremony, Osterman relinquished his responsibilities as commanding general of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command to Mundy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan C. Mains/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Mains

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Major Gen. Carl E. Mundy III, commanding general of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, speaks about U.S. Army Capt. Emily R. Bingham during an award ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 29, 2016. Bingham received the 2016 U.S. Army Veterinary Corps Veterinary Services Officer Exceptional Service Award for serving as the MARSOC force veterinarian. This is the third MARSOC veterinarian in a row to receive this award. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan C. Mains/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Mains

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – U.S. Army Captain Emily R. Bingham stands at attention during an award ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 29, 2016. Bingham received the 2016 U.S. Army Veterinary Corps Veterinary Services Officer Exceptional Service Award for serving as the MARSOC force veterinarian. This is the third MARSOC veterinarian in a row to receive this award. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan C. Mains/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Mains

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Major Gen. Carl E. Mundy III and U.S. Army Capt. Emily R. Bingham pose for a photo during an award ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 29, 2016. Bingham received the 2016 U.S. Army Veterinary Corps Veterinary Services Officer Exceptional Service Award for serving as the MARSOC force veterinarian. This is the third MARSOC veterinarian in a row to receive this award. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan C. Mains/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Mains