Ready to fight to protect; 13 NATO Allies come together for Exercise Saber Strike 16, Latvia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelly L. Street, 2D MARDIV COMCAM/Released)
A Lithuanian soldier looks up as she prepares to move positions during Exercise Saber Strike 16 aboard Adazi Military Base, Latvia, June 17, 2016. U.S. and NATO Allies participate in this theater security cooperation exercise to prepare participants for worldwide contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelly L. Street, 2D MARDIV COMCAM/Released)
A KC-130J cargo aircraft with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa conducts a training flight near Morόn Air Base, Spain, May 7, 2015. Pilots with SPMAGTF-CR-AF performed a series of maneuvers to remain proficient in different flying techniques. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza/Released)