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U.S. Marine Corps Col. John Sullivan, 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade chief of staff, describes the offload of equipment on Oct. 11, 2018, at Trondheim Port, Norway, for Trident Juncture 18. Trident Juncture 18 is a NATO exercise meant to enhance the U.S. and NATO allies’ abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. John Sullivan, 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade chief of staff, describes the offload of equipment on Oct. 11, 2018, at Trondheim Port, Norway, for Trident Juncture 18. Trident Juncture 18 is a NATO exercise meant to enhance the U.S. and NATO allies’ abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions.

Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force load equipment onto ships in preparation for Exercise Trident Juncture in the Port of Morehead City in Beaufort, N.C., Sept. 28, 2018. The equipment will be used as a part of II MEF's participation in the NATO-led exercise Trident Juncture 18 in Norway. Trident Juncture 18 is a part of a planned exercise series to enhance the U.S. and NATO allies' abilities to work together collectively to conduct military operations under challenging conditions. Trident Juncture will include more than 10,000 U.S. service members and 30 allied nations, totaling more than 40,000 NATO troops. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Leynard Kyle Plazo)

U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion conduct post hurricane cleanup at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 19, 2018. Hurricane Florence Impacted Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune with periods of strong winds, heavy rains, flooding and coastal surges. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Leynard Plazo)

Cpl. Jeron Blackmon, assistant mission commander with CLB-8, provides an interview regarding recovery efforts in Jacksonville, N.C., Sept. 16, 2018. CLB-8 provided direct logistical support in providing disaster relief to civilians affected by strong winds, heavy rain, power outages, and flooded housing due to Hurricane Florence. Hurricane Florence, with its heavy rain and strong winds, is the biggest storm to hit the Carolinas since Hurricane Floyd in 1999, causing power outages and flooding damages and forcing many first responders to be ready at a moment's notice. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Leynard Plazo)

Zachary Hierl, a paramedic with Onslow County EMS and a member of Onslow County Swift Fire rescue team, provides an interview regarding recovery efforts in Jacksonville, N.C., Sept. 16, 2018. Marines from across II Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune are assisting with disaster relief efforts for those affected by strong winds, heavy rain, power outages, and flooded housing due to Hurricane Florence. Hurricane Florence, with its heavy rain and strong winds, is the biggest storm to hit the Carolinas since Hurricane Floyd in 1999, causing power outages and flooding damages and forcing many first responders to be ready at a moment's notice. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Leynard Plazo)

Maj. Gen. John K. Love, commanding general of 2nd Marine Division, relinquished command to Maj. Gen. David J. Furness during a change of command ceremony held at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 2, 2018. Maj. Gen. Furness most recently served as the commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Djibouti.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Mason Barnett, an amphibious assault vehicle crewman attached to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines, goes through underwater egress training at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 28, 2018. The training teaches Marines how to escape various underwater scenarios that they may encounter on their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Takoune H. Norasingh)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, conduct free-fall jumps at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 13, 2018. Free-fall airborne sustainment training maintains mission readiness and improves reconnaissance capabilities when performing aerial operations. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Sgt. Takoune H. Norasingh)