BLT 1/1 train with GIGN

110530-M-XU108-147 Camp Moussa, Djibouti, Africa (May 30, 2011) U.S. Marine Cpl Mathew Taglieri, a team leader with 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU), gives commands to the Groupe d’Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale(GIGN) troops as they practice basic marksmanship skills during the BLT’s mil-to-mil partnership exercise aboard Camp Moussa, Djibouti May 30. The 13th MEU is deployed with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, also providing support for Maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt Donald Bohanner/released)

110530-M-XU108-143 Camp Moussa, Djibouti, Africa (May 30, 2011) U.S. Marine Cpl Zack Reinhart, a team leader with 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU), gives commands to the Groupe d’Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale(GIGN) troops as they practice basic marksmanship skills during the BLT’s mil-to-mil partnership exercise aboard Camp Moussa, Djibouti May 30. The 13th MEU is deployed with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, also providing support for Maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt Donald Bohanner/released)

110530-M-XU108-130 Camp Moussa, Djibouti, Africa (May 30, 2011) U.S. Marine Cpl Jason Hensley, a squad leader with 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU), shows a Groupe d’Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale(GIGN) troop how to check to ensure that the rifle is clear during the BLT’s mil-to-mil partnership exercise aboard Camp Moussa, Djibouti May 30. The 13th MEU is deployed with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, also providing support for Maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt Donald Bohanner/released)

110530-M-XU108-094 Camp Moussa, Djibouti, Africa (May 30, 2011) U.S. Marine Cpl Zack Reinhart, a team leader with 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU), gives commands to the Groupe d’Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale(GIGN) troops as they practice basic marksmanship skills during the BLT’s mil-to-mil partnership exercise aboard Camp Moussa, Djibouti May 30. The 13th MEU is deployed with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, also providing support for Maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt Donald Bohanner/released)

110530-M-XU108-090 Camp Moussa, Djibouti, Africa (May 30, 2011) U.S. Marine Cpl Jason Hensley, a squad leader with 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU), gives commands to the Groupe d’Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale(GIGN) troops as they practice basic marksmanship skills during the BLT’s mil-to-mil partnership exercise aboard Camp Moussa, Djibouti May 30. The 13th MEU is deployed with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, also providing support for Maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt Donald Bohanner/released)

110530-M-XU108-089 Camp Moussa, Djibouti, Africa (May 30, 2011) U.S. Marine Cpl Jason Hensley, a squad leader with 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU), gives commands to the Groupe d’Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale(GIGN) troops as they practice basic marksmanship skills during the BLT’s mil-to-mil partnership exercise aboard Camp Moussa, Djibouti May 30. The 13th MEU is deployed with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, also providing support for Maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt Donald Bohanner/released)

110530-M-XU108-084 Camp Moussa, Djibouti, Africa (May 30, 2011) U.S. Marine Cpl Mathew Taglieri, a team leader with 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU), watches as a Groupe d’Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale(GIGN) troops practice basic marksmanship skills during the BLT’s mil-to-mil partnership exercise aboard Camp Moussa, Djibouti May 30. The 13th MEU is deployed with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, also providing support for Maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt Donald Bohanner/released)

110530-M-XU108-080 Camp Moussa, Djibouti, Africa (May 30, 2011) U.S. Marines from, 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU), provides oversight as the Groupe d’Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale(GIGN) troops practice basic marksmanship skills during the BLT’s mil-to-mil partnership exercise aboard Camp Moussa, Djibouti May 30. The 13th MEU is deployed with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, also providing support for Maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt Donald Bohanner/released)

BLT conducts alert drills in Djibouti

110529-M-XU108-055 Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa (May 29, 2011) Lance Cpl Allen Kooienga, fire team leader, Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU) waits for the rest of his squad to draw their weapons from the armory during alert 120 drills on Camp Lemonier, Djibouti May 29. The 13th MEU is deployed with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, also providing support for Maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt Donald Bohanner/released)

110529-M-XU108-050 Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa (May 29, 2011) Lance Cpl Chris Schrensky, rifleman, Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU) waits to draw his weapon from the armory during alert 120 drills on Camp Lemonier, Djibouti May 29. The 13th MEU is deployed with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, also providing support for Maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt Donald Bohanner/released)

110529-M-XU108-048 Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa (May 29, 2011) Sgt Dustin Benson, platoon sergeant, 2nd platoon, Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU), hands out a rifle to another Marine during alert 120 drills on Camp Lemonier, Djibouti May 29. The 13th MEU is deployed with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, also providing support for Maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt Donald Bohanner/released)

110529-M-XU108-045 Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa (May 29, 2011) Lance Cpl David Walker, a rifleman with Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU), waits outside the armory to draw his weapon during alert 120 drills on Camp Lemonier, Djibouti May 29. The 13th MEU is deployed with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, also providing support for Maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt Donald Bohanner/released)

110529-M-XU108-040 Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa (May 29, 2011) Marines from, Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU), stand in formation during alert 120 drills on Camp Lemonier, Djibouti May 29. The 13th MEU is deployed with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, also providing support for Maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt Donald Bohanner/released)

BLT 1/1 trains in Djibouti

110517-M-XU108-266 United States Naval Expeditionary Base Camp Lemonier, Djibouti(May 17, 2011), Sgt Kyle Hudson, radio reconnaissance, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU), has a foot race with local Djiboutian boys after Charlie Company live fire range at Camp Lemonier May 17. The 13th MEU is deployed with Boxer Amphibious Ready Group as the U.S. Africa Command theater reserve force, also provides support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt Donald Bohanner/released)

110517-M-XU108-254 United States Naval Expeditionary Base Camp Lemonier, Djibouti(May 17, 2011), Sgt Christopher Harris, radio reconnaissance, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU), gives a high-five to a local Djiboutian boy after Charlie Company live fire range at Camp Lemonier May 17. The 13th MEU is deployed with Boxer Amphibious Ready Group as the U.S. Africa Command theater reserve force, also provides support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt Donald Bohanner/released)

110517-M-XU108-159 United States Naval Expeditionary Base Camp Lemonier, Djibouti(May 17, 2011) (From left to right)Sgt John Forrest, fire direction center, and Cpl Lee Toomer, artery radio operator, Weapons platoon, Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU), fire from the prone position during Charlie Company live fire range at Camp Lemonier May 17. The 13th MEU is deployed with Boxer Amphibious Ready Group as the U.S. Africa Command theater reserve force, also provides support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt Donald Bohanner/released)

110517-M-XU108-150 United States Naval Expeditionary Base Camp Lemonier, Djibouti (May 17, 2011) Marines from Weapons platoon, Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU), fire down range from the prone position during Charlie Company live fire range at Camp Lemonier May 17. The 13th MEU is deployed with Boxer Amphibious Ready Group as the U.S. Africa Command theater reserve force, also provides support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt Donald Bohanner/released)

110517-M-XU108-141 United States Naval Expeditionary Base Camp Lemonier, Djibouti(May 17, 2011) Lance Cpl Robert Friddle, assistance gunner, Weapons platoon, Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU), checks his shot group during Charlie Company live fire range at Camp Lemonier May 17. The 13th MEU is deployed with Boxer Amphibious Ready Group as the U.S. Africa Command theater reserve force, also provides support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt Donald Bohanner/released)

110517-M-XU108-117 United States Naval Expeditionary Base Camp Lemonier, Djibouti(May 17, 2011) (Right)Sgt James Volluz, section leader, Weapons platoon, Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU), counts out rounds prior to Charlie Company live fire range at Camp Lemonier May 17. The 13th MEU is deployed with Boxer Amphibious Ready Group as the U.S. Africa Command theater reserve force, also provides support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt Donald Bohanner/released)

Charlie Company takes aim in Djibouti

110515-M-XU108-457 Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa (May 15, 2011) HM3 Elloitt Long, Corpsman, 3rd Platoon, Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU), gives five to a local Djiboutian boy after Charlie Company’s’ live fire shoot on Camp Lemonier, Djibouti May 15. The 13th MEU is deployed with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group as the U.S. Africa Command theater reserve force, also providing support for Maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Bohanner/released).

110515-M-XU108-383 Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa (May 15, 2011) Lance Cpl David Walker(left), and Michael Yanez, riflemen with 3rd Platoon, Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU), fire side-by-side in the standing position during Charlie Company’s’ live fire shoot on Camp Lemonier, Djibouti May 15. The 13th MEU is deployed with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group as the U.S. Africa Command theater reserve force, also providing support for Maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Bohanner/released).

110515-M-XU108-351 Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa (May 15, 2011) Marines from 3rd Platoon, Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU), fire from the prone position during Charlie Company’s’ live fire shoot on Camp Lemonier, Djibouti May 15. The 13th MEU is deployed with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group as the U.S. Africa Command theater reserve force, also providing support for Maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Bohanner/released).

110515-M-XU108-244 Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa (May 15, 2011) Lance Cpl Jonathan Guthrie, team leader, 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU), stands ready to receive his next command during Charlie Company’s’ live fire shoot on Camp Lemonier, Djibouti May 15. The 13th MEU is deployed with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group as the U.S. Africa Command theater reserve force, also providing support for Maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

110515-M-XU108-242 Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa (May 15, 2011) Lance Cpl Jonathan Guthrie, team leader, 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU), puts rounds down range during Charlie Company’s’ live fire shoot on Camp Lemonier, Djibouti May 15. The 13th MEU is deployed with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group as the U.S. Africa Command theater reserve force, also providing support for Maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

110423-M-DC338-229 GULF OF ADEN (April 23,2011)-A U.S. Marine Corps Harrier sits on the deck of the USS Boxer(LHD 4) before the days flight operations begin on April 23, 2011. 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit is deployed with Boxer Amphibious Ready Group as the USCENTCOM Theater Reserve Force, and provides support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Jesse Witten/Released)

110423-M-DC338-218 GULF OF ADEN (April 23,2011)- A CH-53 helicopter, HMM-163 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepares to set a helicopter transition down on the flight deck of the USS Boxer(LHD4) on April 23, 2011. 13th MEU is deployed with Boxer Amphibious Ready Group as the USCENTCOM Theater Reserve Force, and provides support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Jesse Witten/Released)

110423-M-DC338-203 GULF OF ADEN (April 23,2011)- Sgt Matthew A. Sherrill, aerial gunner, HMM-163 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) watches another CH-53 as it air lifts a helicopter transition to the USS Boxer(LHD 4). 13th MEU is deployed with Boxer Amphibious Ready Group as the USCENTCOM Theater Reserve Force, and provides support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Jesse Witten/Released)

110423-M-DC338-192 GULF OF ADEN (April 23,2011)- A CH-53 helicopter, HMM-163 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducts a heavy lift operation from Camp Lemonier, Djibouti to the USS Boxer(LHD4) on April 23, 2011. 13th MEU is deployed with Boxer Amphibious Ready Group as the USCENTCOM Theater Reserve Force, and provides support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Jesse Witten/Released)

110423-M-DC338-138 GULF OF ADEN (April 23,2011)- A CH-53 helicopter, HMM-163 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducts a heavy lift operation from Camp Lemonier, Djibouti to the USS Boxer(LHD4). 13th MEU is deployed with Boxer Amphibious Ready Group as the USCENTCOM Theater Reserve Force, and provides support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Jesse Witten/Released)

110423-M-DC338-129 GULF OF ADEN (April 23,2011)- A CH-53 helicopter, HMM-163 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducts a heavy lift operation from Camp Lemonier, Djibouti to the USS Boxer(LHD4). 13th MEU is deployed with Boxer Amphibious Ready Group as the USCENTCOM Theater Reserve Force, and provides support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Jesse Witten/Released)

110423-M-DC338-121 GULF OF ADEN (April 23,2011)- U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Matthew Loyd, aerial gunner, HMM-163 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) sits in a CH-53 helicopter and prepares to begin a heavy lift operation from Camp Lemonier, Djibouti to the USS Boxer (LHD 4). 13th MEU is deployed with Boxer Amphibious Ready Group as the USCENTCOM Theater Reserve Force, and provides support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Jesse Witten/Released)

110423-M-DC338-117 GULF OF ADEN (April 23,2011)- U.S. Marine Lance Cpl Justin Wagner, landing support specialist and Lance Cpl. Dominic Vega, Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), wait to direct a CH-53 on the runway of Camp Lemonier, Djibouti on April 23,2011. 13th MEU is deployed with Boxer Amphibious Ready Group as the USCENTCOM Theater Reserve Force, and provides support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Jesse Witten/Released)

110423-M-DC338-103 GULF OF ADEN (April 23,2011)- U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Matthew Loyd, aerial gunner, HMM-163 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) speaks to the pilots of a CH-53 from outside the helicopter through his head set on the runway of Camp Lemonier, Djibouti. 13th MEU is deployed with Boxer Amphibious Ready Group as the USCENTCOM Theater Reserve Force, and provides support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Jesse Witten/Released)

110423-M-DC338-102 GULF OF ADEN (April 23,2011)- A U.S. Marine crew chief of a CH-53 sits in the helicopter and prepares to begin a heavy lift operation from Camp Lemonier, Djibouti to the USS Boxer (LHD 4). 13th MEU is deployed with Boxer Amphibious Ready Group as the USCENTCOM Theater Reserve Force, and provides support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Jesse Witten/Released)

110423-M-DC338-089 GULF OF ADEN (April 23,2011)- U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jonathon Bachman, landing support hook up specialist and Cpl. Kenyatta Ealey, landing support specialist, Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) secure the straps on a package before it is air lifted from Camp Lemonier, Djibouti to the USS Boxer. 13th MEU is deployed with Boxer Amphibious Ready Group as the USCENTCOM Theater Reserve Force, and provides support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Jesse Witten/Released)

110423-M-DC338-083 GULF OF ADEN (April 23,2011)- Three U.S. Marines push and pull a cart onto the waiting CH-53 on the runway at Camp Lemonier, Djibouti on April 23, 2011. 13th MEU is deployed with Boxer Amphibious Ready Group as the USCENTCOM Theater Reserve Force, and provides support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Jesse Witten/Released)

110423-M-DC338-078 GULF OF ADEN (April 23,2011)- U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Terry L. Dodds, crew chief, HMM-163 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) opens the side door of a CH-53 helicopter before stepping out onto the runway at Camp Lemonier, Djibouti on April 23, 2011. 13th MEU is deployed with Boxer Amphibious Ready Group as the USCENTCOM Theater Reserve Force, and provides support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Jesse Witten/Released)

110423-M-DC338-072 GULF OF ADEN (April 23,2011)- U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Terry L. Dodds, crew chief, HMM-163 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) looks out of the CH-53 to check for obstructions around the helicopter on the runway at Camp Lemonier, Djibouti on April 23, 2011. 13th MEU is deployed with Boxer Amphibious Ready Group as the USCENTCOM Theater Reserve Force, and provides support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Jesse Witten/Released)

13th MEU Marines, Sailors storm “Steel Beach” aboard USS Green Bay

110430-M-OH054-107 GULF OF ADEN (April 30, 2011) Marines and sailors aboard the USS Green Bay (LPD-20) play Alice in Chain’s “Man in the Box” during a Steel Beach Picnic aboard the Green Bay, April 30, 2011. Steel Beach is a naval tradition which features barbequed food, sports and leisure activities. The 13th MEU is deployed with Boxer Amphibious Ready Group as the USCENTCOM Theater Reserve Force, also providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher O’Quin/Released)

110430-M-OH054-310 GULF OF ADEN (April 30, 2011) Marines and Sailors from 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit/Boxer Amphibious Ready Group grab hamburgers and hot dogs during a Steel Beach Picnic aboard the USS Green Bay (LPD-20), April 30, 2011. Steel Beach is naval tradition which features barbequed food, sports and leisure activities. The 13th MEU is deployed with Boxer Amphibious Ready Group as the USCENTCOM Theater Reserve Force, also providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher O’Quin/Released)

110430-M-OH054-354 GULF OF ADEN (April 30, 2011) (Left) Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Spencer Elliot and (Center) Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Carter Davis, both corpsmen with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit play country music with (Right) Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Debra Sorrentino, an interior communications electrician stationed aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD-20) during a Steel Beach Picnic aboard USS Green Bay, April 30, 2011. Steel Beach is a naval tradition which features barbequed food, sports and leisure activities. The 13th MEU is deployed with Boxer Amphibious Ready Group as the USCENTCOM Theater Reserve Force, also providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher O’Quin/Released)

110430-M-OH054-364 GULF OF ADEN (April 30, 2011) Marines and Sailors from 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit/Boxer Amphibious Ready Group play a game of hacky sack during a Steel Beach Picnic aboard the USS Green Bay (LPD-20), April 30, 2011. Steel Beach is a naval tradition which features barbequed food, sports and leisure activities. The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit is deployed with Boxer Amphibious Ready Group as the USCENTCOM Theater Reserve Force, also providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher O’Quin/Released)

110430-M-OH054-385 GULF OF ADEN (April 30, 2011) Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Colton Justice, a damage control specialist stationed aboard the USS Green Bay (LPD-20) plays a game of Blong ball during a Steel Beach Picnic aboard the Green Bay, April 30, 2011. Steel Beach is a naval tradition which features barbequed food, sports and leisure activities. The 13th MEU is deployed with Boxer Amphibious Ready Group as the USCENTCOM Theater Reserve Force, also providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher O’Quin/Released)

110423-M-DC338-053 GULF OF ADEN (April 23,2011)- A CH-53 dump several hundred pounds of fuel over Djibouti to prepare for a heave lift back to the USS Boxer(LHD 4). 13th MEU is deployed with Boxer Amphibious Ready Group as the USCENTCOM Theater Reserve Force, and provides support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Jesse Witten/Released)

110423-M-DC338-029 GULF OF ADEN (April 23,2011)- The view from inside a CH-53 helicopter looking out the gun port, of a CH-46 helicopter as it approaches the flight deck of the USS Boxer (LHD 4) for a landing. 13th MEU is deployed with Boxer Amphibious Ready Group as the USCENTCOM Theater Reserve Force, and provides support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Jesse Witten/Released)

Corporal's Course graduation ceremony

110415-M-DC338-006 GULF OF ADEN (APRIL 15, 2011) - The graduating Marines and sailors of 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit Corporal's Course held aboard the USS Boxer(LHD 4) wait for the graduation ceremony to begin. 13th MEU is deployed with Boxer Amphibious Ready Group as the USCENTCOM Theater Reserve Force, and provides support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Jesse Witten/Released)

Charlie Co troop talk

110416-M-UD614-006 Gulf of Aden (April 16th, 2011) U.S. sailors, Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit stand in a formation on the flight deck aboard the USS Boxer to receive the Enlisted Fleet Marine Force Warfare Qualification pin. April 16, 2011. The 13th MEU is deployed with Boxer Amphibious Ready Group for theater security cooperation, maritime security operations and to serve as the USCENTCOM theater reserve force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl Massimo N. Selim /Released)

110416-M-UD614-025 Gulf of Aden (April 16th, 2011) U.S. Marines and sailors, Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit receive a troop talk by Capt. William Simpson commanding officer, Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1 on the flight deck of the USS Boxer April 16, 2011. The 13th MEU is deployed with Boxer Amphibious Ready Group for theater security cooperation, maritime security operations and to serve as the USCENTCOM theater reserve force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl Massimo N. Selim /Released)

110416-M-UD614-026 Gulf of Aden (April 16th, 2011) U.S. Marines and sailors, Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit receive a troop talk by Capt. William Simpson commanding officer, Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1 on the flight deck of the USS Boxer April 16, 2011. The 13th MEU is deployed with Boxer Amphibious Ready Group for theater security cooperation, maritime security operations and to serve as the USCENTCOM theater reserve force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl Massimo N. Selim /Released)

13th MEU eye in the sky

110422-M-XU108-169 GULF OF ADEN (April 22, 2011)Lt. Col. Vincent Lumalcuri, executive officer, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, pulls the rip cord to launch the ScanEagle unmanned aerial system sits off the deck of the USS ComStock (LPD-8) April 22. The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit is the first MEU to deploy with the UAS. The 13th MEU deployed with Boxer Amphilibous Ready Group as the United States Central Command theater reserve force in support of maritime security operations and theater support cooperation efforts in the 5th fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt Donald Bohanner/Released)

110422-M-XU108-168 GULF OF ADEN (April 22, 2011)Lt. Col. Vincent Lumalcuri, executive officer, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, pulls the rip cord to launch the ScanEagle unmanned aerial system sits off the deck of the USS ComStock (LPD-8) April 22. The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit is the first MEU to deploy with the UAS. The 13th MEU deployed with Boxer Amphilibous Ready Group as the United States Central Command theater reserve force in support of maritime security operations and theater support cooperation efforts in the 5th fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt Donald Bohanner/Released)

110422-M-XU108-162 GULF OF ADEN (April 22, 2011) ScanEagle unmanned aerial system sits on the deck of the USS ComStock (LPD-8) before being launched for a routine flight April 22. The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit is the first MEU to deploy with the UAS. The 13th MEU deployed with Boxer Amphilibous Ready Group as the United States Central Command theater reserve force in support of maritime security operations and theater support cooperation efforts in the 5th fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt Donald Bohanner/Released)

110422-M-XU108-141 GULF OF ADEN (April 22, 2011) ScanEagle unmanned aerial system sits on the deck of the USS ComStock (LPD-8) before being launched for a routine flight April 22. The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit is the first MEU to deploy with the UAS. The 13th MEU deployed with Boxer Amphilibous Ready Group as the United States Central Command theater reserve force in support of maritime security operations and theater support cooperation efforts in the 5th fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt Donald Bohanner/Released)