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13th Marine Expeditionary Unit

"The Fighting Thirteenth"

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U.S. Marines with the Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT) within Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/1, the ground combat element for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, remain braced for fire while holding radio antennae out of the back-blast area of a TOW missile during sustainment training on Aug. 21, 2015. The CAAT, composed of heavy machine gunners and anti-tank missilemen, is used to combat hardened targets as well as provide security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers /RELEASED)

U.S. Marines with the Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT) within Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/1, the ground combat element for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, remain braced for fire while holding radio antennae out of the back-blast area of a TOW missile during sustainment training on Aug. 21, 2015. The CAAT, composed of heavy machine gunners and anti-tank missilemen, is used to combat hardened targets as well as provide security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers /RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Paris Capers

Cpl. Benjamin Mayberry, an anti-tank missileman with the Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT) within Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/1, the ground combat element for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, braces as another missileman fires a Tube-launched, Optically-tracked,Wire-guided (TOW) missile during sustainment training with multiple platforms on Aug. 21, 2015. The CAAT, composed of heavy machine gunners and anti-tank missilemen, is used to combat hardened targets as well as provide security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers /RELEASED)

Cpl. Benjamin Mayberry, an anti-tank missileman with the Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT) within Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/1, the ground combat element for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, braces as another missileman fires a Tube-launched, Optically-tracked,Wire-guided (TOW) missile during sustainment training with multiple platforms on Aug. 21, 2015. The CAAT, composed of heavy machine gunners and anti-tank missilemen, is used to combat hardened targets as well as provide security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers /RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Paris Capers

An anti-tank missileman with Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT) Red within Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/1, the ground combat element for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, perfoms pre-fire inspections on a Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire-guided (TOW) Missile before he and fellow Marines practice hunter-killer techniques on Aug. 21, 2015. The CAAT, composed of heavy machine gunners and anti-tank missilemen, is used to combat hardened targets as well as provide security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers /RELEASED)

An anti-tank missileman with Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT) Red within Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/1, the ground combat element for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, perfoms pre-fire inspections on a Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire-guided (TOW) Missile before he and fellow Marines practice hunter-killer techniques on Aug. 21, 2015. The CAAT, composed of heavy machine gunners and anti-tank missilemen, is used to combat hardened targets as well as provide security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers /RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Paris Capers

An anti-tank missileman with Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT) Red within Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/1, the ground combat element for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, perfoms pre-fire inspections on a Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire-guided (TOW) Missile before he and fellow Marines practice hunter-killer techniques on Aug. 21, 2015. The CAAT, composed of heavy machine gunners and anti-tank missilemen, is used to combat hardened targets as well as provide security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers /RELEASED)

An anti-tank missileman with Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT) Red within Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/1, the ground combat element for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, perfoms pre-fire inspections on a Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire-guided (TOW) Missile before he and fellow Marines practice hunter-killer techniques on Aug. 21, 2015. The CAAT, composed of heavy machine gunners and anti-tank missilemen, is used to combat hardened targets as well as provide security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers /RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Paris Capers

An instructor from the Special Training Branch of the Expeditionary Training Group, gives the signal for Marines to exit a CH-53E Helicopter in flight during Fast Rope training as part of a predeployment package on Aug. 12, 2015. Fast Roping allows Marines to be placed onto almost any target zone rapidly with almost any weapons in the Corps' arsenal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers/ RELEASED)

An instructor from the Special Training Branch of the Expeditionary Training Group, gives the signal for Marines to exit a CH-53E Helicopter in flight during Fast Rope training as part of a predeployment package on Aug. 12, 2015. Fast Roping allows Marines to be placed onto almost any target zone rapidly with almost any weapons in the Corps' arsenal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers/ RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Paris Capers

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/1,the ground combat element for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, pull the insertion rope taut as a CH-53E helicopter lands during the fast-rope portion of a predeployment training package on Aug. 12, 2015. Fast-roping allows Marines to be placed onto almost any target zone rapidly with almost any weapons in the Corps' arsenal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers/ RELEASED)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/1,the ground combat element for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, pull the insertion rope taut as a CH-53E helicopter lands during the fast-rope portion of a predeployment training package on Aug. 12, 2015. Fast-roping allows Marines to be placed onto almost any target zone rapidly with almost any weapons in the Corps' arsenal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers/ RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Paris Capers

U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Force Reconnaissance Detachment alongside Battalion Landing Team 2/1,the MEU's ground combat element,conducted Fast-rope training out of CH-53E Helicopters as part of a predeployment package on Aug. 12, 2015. Fast Roping allows Marines to be placed onto almost any target zone rapidly with almost any weapons in the Corps' arsenal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers/ RELEASED)

U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Force Reconnaissance Detachment alongside Battalion Landing Team 2/1,the MEU's ground combat element,conducted Fast-rope training out of CH-53E Helicopters as part of a predeployment package on Aug. 12, 2015. Fast Roping allows Marines to be placed onto almost any target zone rapidly with almost any weapons in the Corps' arsenal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers/ RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Paris Capers

A U.S. Marine with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Reconnaissance Detachment, peers out the rear of a CH53E helicopter before takeoff during Fast-rope training as part of a predeployment package on Aug. 12, 2015. Fast Roping allows Marines to be placed onto almost any target zone rapidly with almost any weapons in the Corps' arsenal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers/ RELEASED)

A U.S. Marine with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Reconnaissance Detachment, peers out the rear of a CH53E helicopter before takeoff during Fast-rope training as part of a predeployment package on Aug. 12, 2015. Fast Roping allows Marines to be placed onto almost any target zone rapidly with almost any weapons in the Corps' arsenal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers/ RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Paris Capers

A U.S. Marine with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Force Reconnaissance Detachment, slides down the insertion rope during Fast Rope training out of CH-53E Helicopters as part of a predeployment package on Aug. 12, 2015. Fast Roping allows Marines to be placed onto almost any target zone rapidly with almost any weapons in the Corps' arsenal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers/ RELEASED)

A U.S. Marine with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Force Reconnaissance Detachment, slides down the insertion rope during Fast Rope training out of CH-53E Helicopters as part of a predeployment package on Aug. 12, 2015. Fast Roping allows Marines to be placed onto almost any target zone rapidly with almost any weapons in the Corps' arsenal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers/ RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Paris Capers

A Helicopter Rope Suspension Training (HRST) Master with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Force Reconnaissance Detachment, peers out the bottom of a CH-53E Helicopter in flight for the signal to begin sending Marines down the rope during Fast-rope training on Aug. 12, 2015. Fast Roping allows Marines to be placed onto almost any target zone rapidly with almost any weapons in the Corps' arsenal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers/ RELEASED)

A Helicopter Rope Suspension Training (HRST) Master with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Force Reconnaissance Detachment, peers out the bottom of a CH-53E Helicopter in flight for the signal to begin sending Marines down the rope during Fast-rope training on Aug. 12, 2015. Fast Roping allows Marines to be placed onto almost any target zone rapidly with almost any weapons in the Corps' arsenal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers/ RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Paris Capers

A U.S. Marine with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Force Reconnaissance Detachment, prepares to slide down the insertion rope of a CH53-E Helicopter during Fast Rope training as part of a predeployment package on Aug. 12, 2015. Fast Roping allows Marines to be placed onto almost any target zone rapidly with almost any weapons in the Corps' arsenal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers/ RELEASED)

A U.S. Marine with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Force Reconnaissance Detachment, prepares to slide down the insertion rope of a CH53-E Helicopter during Fast Rope training as part of a predeployment package on Aug. 12, 2015. Fast Roping allows Marines to be placed onto almost any target zone rapidly with almost any weapons in the Corps' arsenal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers/ RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Paris Capers

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/1, the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit's ground combat element, file into the rear of a CH53-E helicopter for Fast Rope training as part of a predeployment package on Aug. 12, 2015. Fast Roping allows Marines to be placed onto almost any target zone rapidly with almost any weapons in the Corps' arsenal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers/ RELEASED)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/1, the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit's ground combat element, file into the rear of a CH53-E helicopter for Fast Rope training as part of a predeployment package on Aug. 12, 2015. Fast Roping allows Marines to be placed onto almost any target zone rapidly with almost any weapons in the Corps' arsenal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers/ RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Paris Capers

Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit showcase a M1A1 Abrams tank to the Marines, Sailors and their families aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 7, 2015. The 13th MEU held their Composite Ceremony, followed by a Family Day to signify unity of the newly composited Marine Air-Ground Task Force.

Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit showcase a M1A1 Abrams tank to the Marines, Sailors and their families aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 7, 2015. The 13th MEU held their Composite Ceremony, followed by a Family Day to signify unity of the newly composited Marine Air-Ground Task Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols

A Marine with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit allows a family member to try on the camouflage gear used during reconnaissance and surveillance missions aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 7, 2015. The 13th MEU held their Composite Ceremony today, followed by a Family Day to signify unity of the newly composited Marine Air-Ground Task Force.

A Marine with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit allows a family member to try on the camouflage gear used during reconnaissance and surveillance missions aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 7, 2015. The 13th MEU held their Composite Ceremony today, followed by a Family Day to signify unity of the newly composited Marine Air-Ground Task Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols

A Marine with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit allows a curious family member to use an anti-air javelin system aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 7, 2015. The 13th MEU held their Composite Ceremony today, followed by a Family Day to signify unity of the newly composited Marine Air-Ground Task Force.

A Marine with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit allows a curious family member to use an anti-air javelin system aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 7, 2015. The 13th MEU held their Composite Ceremony today, followed by a Family Day to signify unity of the newly composited Marine Air-Ground Task Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols

Marines with the 13th Marine Expidtionary Unit Maritime Raid Force conduct the final phase of Close Quarters Tactics Course during pre-deployment training aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calid., June 26, 2015. The 13th MEU is preparing for an upcoming deployment in the CENTCOM and PACOM areas.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols/Released)

Marines with the 13th Marine Expidtionary Unit Maritime Raid Force conduct the final phase of Close Quarters Tactics Course during pre-deployment training aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calid., June 26, 2015. The 13th MEU is preparing for an upcoming deployment in the CENTCOM and PACOM areas.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols

Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are presented with awards and promoted aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 1, 2015. While some Marines are awarded for their expertise in their field and creative ideas, while others were promoted receiving even greater responsibilities.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols/Released)

Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are presented with awards and promoted aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 1, 2015. While some Marines are awarded for their expertise in their field and creative ideas, while others were promoted receiving even greater responsibilities.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols

Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are presented with awards and promoted aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 1, 2015. While some Marines are awarded for their expertise in their field and creative ideas, while others were promoted receiving even greater responsibilities.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols/Released)

Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are presented with awards and promoted aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 1, 2015. While some Marines are awarded for their expertise in their field and creative ideas, while others were promoted receiving even greater responsibilities.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols

Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are presented with awards and promoted aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 1, 2015. While some Marines are awarded for their expertise in their field and creative ideas, while others were promoted receiving even greater responsibilities.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols/Released)

Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are presented with awards and promoted aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 1, 2015. While some Marines are awarded for their expertise in their field and creative ideas, while others were promoted receiving even greater responsibilities.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols

Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are presented with awards and promoted aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 1, 2015. While some Marines are awarded for their expertise in their field and creative ideas, while others were promoted receiving even greater responsibilities.

Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are presented with awards and promoted aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 1, 2015. While some Marines are awarded for their expertise in their field and creative ideas, while others were promoted receiving even greater responsibilities.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols

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