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New Zealand soldiers serving with 2nd 1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, maneuver through an urban training course while M1A1 Abrams tanks provide security during Exercise Dawn Blitz here, June 21, 2013. New Zealand soldiers cleared each building and coordinated movements with Marines from 1st Tank Battalion. Dawn Blitz 2013 is a multinational amphibious exercise off the Southern California coast that refocuses Navy and Marine Corps and coalition forces in their ability to conduct complex amphibious operations essential for global crisis response across the range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer)

New Zealand soldiers serving with 2nd 1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, maneuver through an urban training course while M1A1 Abrams tanks provide security during Exercise Dawn Blitz here, June 21, 2013. New Zealand soldiers cleared each building and coordinated movements with Marines from 1st Tank Battalion. Dawn Blitz 2013 is a multinational amphibious exercise off the Southern California coast that refocuses Navy and Marine Corps and coalition forces in their ability to conduct complex amphibious operations essential for global crisis response across the range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer)

Photo by Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer

Canadian soldiers serving with 2nd Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment, guard the sides and rear of a M1A1 Abrams tank during Exercise Dawn Blitz here, June 21, 2013. When maneuvering through urban terrain, tanks require troops on the ground to watch for enemies in the vehicle's blind spots. Dawn Blitz 2013 is a scenario-driven exercise designed to test Navy and Marine Corps forces at the Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) and Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) level, while promoting military-to-military cooperation and interoperability with partnered nations. Participating countries include Canada, Japan, New Zealand and military observers from seven countries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer)

Canadian soldiers serving with 2nd Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment, guard the sides and rear of a M1A1 Abrams tank during Exercise Dawn Blitz here, June 21, 2013. When maneuvering through urban terrain, tanks require troops on the ground to watch for enemies in the vehicle's blind spots. Dawn Blitz 2013 is a scenario-driven exercise designed to test Navy and Marine Corps forces at the Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) and Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) level, while promoting military-to-military cooperation and interoperability with partnered nations. Participating countries include Canada, Japan, New Zealand and military observers from seven countries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer)

Photo by Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer

Canadian soldiers serving with 2nd Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment, hunt for enemy role players on a rooftop during Exercise Dawn Blitz here, June 21, 2013. Canadian soldiers coordinated movements with Marines from 1st Tank Battalion to clear the mock village of enemy role players. Dawn Blitz 2013 is a multinational amphibious exercise that promotes interoperability between the Navy and Marine Corps and coalition partners, June 11-28. Participating countries include Canada, Japan, New Zealand and military observers from seven countries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer)

Canadian soldiers serving with 2nd Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment, hunt for enemy role players on a rooftop during Exercise Dawn Blitz here, June 21, 2013. Canadian soldiers coordinated movements with Marines from 1st Tank Battalion to clear the mock village of enemy role players. Dawn Blitz 2013 is a multinational amphibious exercise that promotes interoperability between the Navy and Marine Corps and coalition partners, June 11-28. Participating countries include Canada, Japan, New Zealand and military observers from seven countries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer)

Photo by Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer

Canadian Army Sapper Alexander Boucher, a section member serving with 2nd Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment, takes cover inside a building while a M1A1 Abrams Tank provides cover during Exercise Dawn Blitz here, June 21, 2013. Canadian soldiers coordinated movements with Marines from 1st Tank Battalion to clear the mock village of enemy role players. Dawn Blitz 2013 is a multinational amphibious exercise off the Southern California coast that refocuses Navy and Marine Corps and coalition forces in their ability to conduct complex amphibious operations essential for global crisis response across the range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer)

Canadian Army Sapper Alexander Boucher, a section member serving with 2nd Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment, takes cover inside a building while a M1A1 Abrams Tank provides cover during Exercise Dawn Blitz here, June 21, 2013. Canadian soldiers coordinated movements with Marines from 1st Tank Battalion to clear the mock village of enemy role players. Dawn Blitz 2013 is a multinational amphibious exercise off the Southern California coast that refocuses Navy and Marine Corps and coalition forces in their ability to conduct complex amphibious operations essential for global crisis response across the range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer)

Photo by Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer

A New Zealand soldier serving with 2nd 1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, leaps over a trench as he maneuvers through an urban training course while a M1A1 Abrams tank provides security during Exercise Dawn Blitz here, June 21, 2013. New Zealand soldiers cleared each building and coordinated movements with Marines from 1st Tank Battalion. Dawn Blitz 2013 is a scenario-driven exercise designed to test Navy and Marine Corps forces at the Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) and Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) level, while promoting military-to-military cooperation and interoperability with partnered nations. Participating countries include Canada, Japan, New Zealand and military observers from seven countries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer)

A New Zealand soldier serving with 2nd 1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, leaps over a trench as he maneuvers through an urban training course while a M1A1 Abrams tank provides security during Exercise Dawn Blitz here, June 21, 2013. New Zealand soldiers cleared each building and coordinated movements with Marines from 1st Tank Battalion. Dawn Blitz 2013 is a scenario-driven exercise designed to test Navy and Marine Corps forces at the Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) and Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) level, while promoting military-to-military cooperation and interoperability with partnered nations. Participating countries include Canada, Japan, New Zealand and military observers from seven countries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer)

Photo by Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer

Canadian soldiers serving with 2nd Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment, move into an urban training course while a M1A1 Abrams tank provides security during Exercise Dawn Blitz here, June 21, 2013. Canadian soldiers coordinated movements with Marines from 1st Tank Battalion to clear the mock village of enemy role players. Dawn Blitz 2013 is a scenario-driven exercise designed to test Navy and Marine Corps forces at the Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) and Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) level, while promoting military-to-military cooperation and interoperability with partnered nations. Participating countries include Canada, Japan, New Zealand and military observers from seven countries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer)

Canadian soldiers serving with 2nd Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment, move into an urban training course while a M1A1 Abrams tank provides security during Exercise Dawn Blitz here, June 21, 2013. Canadian soldiers coordinated movements with Marines from 1st Tank Battalion to clear the mock village of enemy role players. Dawn Blitz 2013 is a scenario-driven exercise designed to test Navy and Marine Corps forces at the Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) and Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) level, while promoting military-to-military cooperation and interoperability with partnered nations. Participating countries include Canada, Japan, New Zealand and military observers from seven countries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer)

Photo by Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer

Canadian soldiers serving with 2nd Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment, move into an urban training course while a M1A1 Abrams tank provides security during Exercise Dawn Blitz here, June 21, 2013. Canadian soldiers coordinated movements with Marines from 1st Tank Battalion to clear the mock village of enemy role players. Dawn Blitz 2013 is a multinational amphibious exercise off the Southern California coast that refocuses Navy and Marine Corps and coalition forces in their ability to conduct complex amphibious operations essential for global crisis response across the range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer)

Canadian soldiers serving with 2nd Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment, move into an urban training course while a M1A1 Abrams tank provides security during Exercise Dawn Blitz here, June 21, 2013. Canadian soldiers coordinated movements with Marines from 1st Tank Battalion to clear the mock village of enemy role players. Dawn Blitz 2013 is a multinational amphibious exercise off the Southern California coast that refocuses Navy and Marine Corps and coalition forces in their ability to conduct complex amphibious operations essential for global crisis response across the range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer)

Photo by Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer

New Zealand soldiers serving with 2nd 1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, maneuver through an urban training course while a M1A1 Abrams tank provides security during Exercise Dawn Blitz here, June 21, 2013. New Zealand soldiers cleared each building and coordinated movements with Marines from 1st Tank Battalion. Dawn Blitz 2013 is a multinational amphibious exercise that promotes interoperability between the Navy and Marine Corps and coalition partners, June 11-28. Participating countries include Canada, Japan, New Zealand and military observers from seven countries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer)

New Zealand soldiers serving with 2nd 1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, maneuver through an urban training course while a M1A1 Abrams tank provides security during Exercise Dawn Blitz here, June 21, 2013. New Zealand soldiers cleared each building and coordinated movements with Marines from 1st Tank Battalion. Dawn Blitz 2013 is a multinational amphibious exercise that promotes interoperability between the Navy and Marine Corps and coalition partners, June 11-28. Participating countries include Canada, Japan, New Zealand and military observers from seven countries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer)

Photo by Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer

New Zealand Army soldier Nori D. Lee, an infantryman serving with 2nd 1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, prepares to maneuver through an urban training course while a M1A1 Abrams tank provides security during Exercise Dawn Blitz here, June 21, 2013. Marines with 1st Tank Battalion pushed forward while New Zealand soldiers cleared multi-story buildings to protect the tanks during the advance. Dawn Blitz 2013 is a multinational amphibious exercise off the Southern California coast that refocuses Navy and Marine Corps and coalition forces in their ability to conduct complex amphibious operations essential for global crisis response across the range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer)

New Zealand Army soldier Nori D. Lee, an infantryman serving with 2nd 1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, prepares to maneuver through an urban training course while a M1A1 Abrams tank provides security during Exercise Dawn Blitz here, June 21, 2013. Marines with 1st Tank Battalion pushed forward while New Zealand soldiers cleared multi-story buildings to protect the tanks during the advance. Dawn Blitz 2013 is a multinational amphibious exercise off the Southern California coast that refocuses Navy and Marine Corps and coalition forces in their ability to conduct complex amphibious operations essential for global crisis response across the range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer)

Photo by Sgt. Jacob H. Harrer

Pfc. Keith Crowley, 19, from St. Louis, an administrative clerk with Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, asks Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James Amos, and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal Barrett a question here, June 19, 2013. "This was my first time meeting and speaking with the commandant," Crowley said. "I was a little nervous at first, but when he gave me his challenge coin all my nerves turned into excitement."

Pfc. Keith Crowley, 19, from St. Louis, an administrative clerk with Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, asks Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James Amos, and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal Barrett a question here, June 19, 2013. "This was my first time meeting and speaking with the commandant," Crowley said. "I was a little nervous at first, but when he gave me his challenge coin all my nerves turned into excitement."

Photo by Lance Cpl. Johnson

Staff Sgt. Samuel Beltram, of 2nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, who is supporting Marines with 3rd Bn., 4th Marine Regiment, instructs a member of the Afghan Uniform Police on advanced improvised explosive device detection and reduction here, June 19, 2013. Marines with 2nd EOD provided members of the Afghan Uniform Police's explosive hazard reduction team with 12 days of training focused on the confirmation of potential IEDs. Beltram, a native of Fort Worth, Texas, said working with the Afghan police was a rewarding experience. "These guys stay engaged the whole time--they're constantly thanking us," said Beltram. "It's a great feeling to leave knowledge here and possibly prevent more guys from getting hurt."

Staff Sgt. Samuel Beltram, of 2nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, who is supporting Marines with 3rd Bn., 4th Marine Regiment, instructs a member of the Afghan Uniform Police on advanced improvised explosive device detection and reduction here, June 19, 2013. Marines with 2nd EOD provided members of the Afghan Uniform Police's explosive hazard reduction team with 12 days of training focused on the confirmation of potential IEDs. Beltram, a native of Fort Worth, Texas, said working with the Afghan police was a rewarding experience. "These guys stay engaged the whole time--they're constantly thanking us," said Beltram. "It's a great feeling to leave knowledge here and possibly prevent more guys from getting hurt."

Photo by 1st Lt. Spencer Kenyon

Sgt. Maj. Timothy Rudd, the battalion sergeant major of 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, lowers the flag for his father here June 16, 2013. Rudd raised the flag to show his appreciation and love for his father. "Raising this flag was something I felt I owed to my father," said Rudd, a native of Post, Texas. "It was the least I could to do to show my gratitude for all that he's done for me over the years."

Sgt. Maj. Timothy Rudd, the battalion sergeant major of 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, lowers the flag for his father here June 16, 2013. Rudd raised the flag to show his appreciation and love for his father. "Raising this flag was something I felt I owed to my father," said Rudd, a native of Post, Texas. "It was the least I could to do to show my gratitude for all that he's done for me over the years."

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mel Johnson

Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan - Sgt. Maj. Timothy Rudd, the battalion sergeant major of 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, raises a flag for his father here, June 16, 2013. While several flags were raised for the fathers of the Marines and sailors of "America's Battalion," Rudd was the only Marine to individually raise a flag for his father. "For 23 years, I've been away from my father every Father's Day," said Rudd, a native of Post, Texas. "So this is something that I can give him, even if it's just symbolically."

Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan - Sgt. Maj. Timothy Rudd, the battalion sergeant major of 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, raises a flag for his father here, June 16, 2013. While several flags were raised for the fathers of the Marines and sailors of "America's Battalion," Rudd was the only Marine to individually raise a flag for his father. "For 23 years, I've been away from my father every Father's Day," said Rudd, a native of Post, Texas. "So this is something that I can give him, even if it's just symbolically."

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mel Johnson

Sgt. Maj. Timothy Rudd, the battalion sergeant major of 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, watches as Sgt. Erik Lueres and Cpl. David Jewell, clerks with Headquarters and Service Company, retire a flag here, June 16, 2013. "I have flag ceremonies almost every day," said Jewell, from Philadelphia. "But the sergeant major is the first person who has actually come to personally raise his own flag."

Sgt. Maj. Timothy Rudd, the battalion sergeant major of 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, watches as Sgt. Erik Lueres and Cpl. David Jewell, clerks with Headquarters and Service Company, retire a flag here, June 16, 2013. "I have flag ceremonies almost every day," said Jewell, from Philadelphia. "But the sergeant major is the first person who has actually come to personally raise his own flag."

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mel Johnson

Garmser District, Afghanistan - Sgt. Ryan Macleary, a team leader with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, explains hand-and-arm signals to the Afghan National Civil Order Police with the 2nd Kandak, 7th Brigade at the ANCOP station here, June 17, 2013. "As far as learning the hand-and-arm signals, they picked up those skills and adapted to them almost instantly," said Gunnery Sgt. Richard Fitzgerald, the senior enlisted advisor with Afghan National Civil Order Police Advisor Team 2.

Garmser District, Afghanistan - Sgt. Ryan Macleary, a team leader with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, explains hand-and-arm signals to the Afghan National Civil Order Police with the 2nd Kandak, 7th Brigade at the ANCOP station here, June 17, 2013. "As far as learning the hand-and-arm signals, they picked up those skills and adapted to them almost instantly," said Gunnery Sgt. Richard Fitzgerald, the senior enlisted advisor with Afghan National Civil Order Police Advisor Team 2.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mel Johnson

Garmser District, Afghanistan - Gunnery Sgt. Richard Fitzgerald, the senior enlisted advisor with Afghan National Civil Order Police Advisor Team 2, and a native of Mt. Pleasant, Mich., passes out study guides to ANCOP instructors at the station here, June 17, 2013. Fitzgerald gave out the study guides before class so Afghan police could follow along during the period of instruction. "We're trying to implement the training cycle phase so they understand the importance of the training prior to deploying to the next area," said Fitzgerald.

Garmser District, Afghanistan - Gunnery Sgt. Richard Fitzgerald, the senior enlisted advisor with Afghan National Civil Order Police Advisor Team 2, and a native of Mt. Pleasant, Mich., passes out study guides to ANCOP instructors at the station here, June 17, 2013. Fitzgerald gave out the study guides before class so Afghan police could follow along during the period of instruction. "We're trying to implement the training cycle phase so they understand the importance of the training prior to deploying to the next area," said Fitzgerald.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mel Johnson

Sgt. Ryan Macleary, a team leader with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, explains the importance of keeping a low silhouette to the Afghan National Civil Order Police with the 2nd Kandak, 7th Brigade at the station here, June 17, 2013. The training consisted of two days of classes and practical application of combat skills.

Sgt. Ryan Macleary, a team leader with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, explains the importance of keeping a low silhouette to the Afghan National Civil Order Police with the 2nd Kandak, 7th Brigade at the station here, June 17, 2013. The training consisted of two days of classes and practical application of combat skills.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mel Johnson

Sgt. Erik Lueres, a 29-year-old native of Albuquerque, N.M., assists Sgt. Maj. Timothy Rudd, the battalion sergeant major of 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, with folding a flag here, June 16, 2013. The flying of this flag was not only a ceremony, but a gift from Rudd to his father. "It was the least I could to do to show my gratitude for all that he's done for me over the years," said Rudd, a native of Post, Texas.

Sgt. Erik Lueres, a 29-year-old native of Albuquerque, N.M., assists Sgt. Maj. Timothy Rudd, the battalion sergeant major of 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, with folding a flag here, June 16, 2013. The flying of this flag was not only a ceremony, but a gift from Rudd to his father. "It was the least I could to do to show my gratitude for all that he's done for me over the years," said Rudd, a native of Post, Texas.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mel Johnson

Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal Barrett addresses the Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, here, June 19, 2013. Barrett spoke about several issues including the state of the war and options for Marines leaving the Marine Corps.

Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal Barrett addresses the Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, here, June 19, 2013. Barrett spoke about several issues including the state of the war and options for Marines leaving the Marine Corps.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Johnson

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, wait for the arrival of Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James Amos, and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal Barrett here, June 19, 2013. The Commandant and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited the Marines and sailors here to boost their morale and inspire motivation. "We love our Marines," Amos said. "Every time we speak before groups or at events, we always start off by saying, 'We love our Marines.'"

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, wait for the arrival of Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James Amos, and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal Barrett here, June 19, 2013. The Commandant and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited the Marines and sailors here to boost their morale and inspire motivation. "We love our Marines," Amos said. "Every time we speak before groups or at events, we always start off by saying, 'We love our Marines.'"

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mel Johnson

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