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Royal Marine Thomas Bradbury, 43 Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines, attempts to get over the first obstacle at The Basic School’s obstacle course before taking on the endurance course during Exercise Tartan Eagle 16 Phase II, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Oct. 22. Tartan Eagle Phase II is the continuation of a bilateral exercise involving Marines and sailors from Marine Corps Security Forces and their British counterparts, the 43 FPGRM. The Marines and sailors from Marine Corps Security Forces took this opportunity to show the Royal Marines the rigors of the TBS obstacle and endurance course.

Royal Marine Thomas Bradbury, 43 Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines, attempts to get over the first obstacle at The Basic School’s obstacle course before taking on the endurance course during Exercise Tartan Eagle 16 Phase II, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Oct. 22. Tartan Eagle Phase II is the continuation of a bilateral exercise involving Marines and sailors from Marine Corps Security Forces and their British counterparts, the 43 FPGRM. The Marines and sailors from Marine Corps Security Forces took this opportunity to show the Royal Marines the rigors of the TBS obstacle and endurance course.

Photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon

Royal Marine Lt. Ryan Taylor, recapture troop tactics officer-in-command, 43 Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines, fires his M9 Beretta service pistol at a team relay event during Exercise Tartan Eagle 16 Phase II, aboard Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Chesapeake, Va., Oct 20. Marines and sailors from Marine Corps Security Force Battalions Bangor, Wa., and Kings Bay, Ga., along with 43 FPGRM ended their day with a team-building exercise with members of each team sprinting to the firing line and firing one shot to knock down their targets. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/Released)

Royal Marine Lt. Ryan Taylor, recapture troop tactics officer-in-command, 43 Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines, fires his M9 Beretta service pistol at a team relay event during Exercise Tartan Eagle 16 Phase II, aboard Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Chesapeake, Va., Oct 20. Marines and sailors from Marine Corps Security Force Battalions Bangor, Wa., and Kings Bay, Ga., along with 43 FPGRM ended their day with a team-building exercise with members of each team sprinting to the firing line and firing one shot to knock down their targets. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon

Staff Sgt. Eric McLeish, Marine Corps Security Battalion Bangor, Washington, checks a room before entering during Tartan Eagle 16 at the Northumbria Training Facility in Northumbria, Scotland, July 26, 2016. The CQB portion of Tartan Eagle allowed Marines and sailors to integrate with their British counterparts and exchange tactics while also learning new tactics and procedures. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/Released)

Staff Sgt. Eric McLeish, Marine Corps Security Battalion Bangor, Washington, checks a room before entering during Tartan Eagle 16 at the Northumbria Training Facility in Northumbria, Scotland, July 26, 2016. The CQB portion of Tartan Eagle allowed Marines and sailors to integrate with their British counterparts and exchange tactics while also learning new tactics and procedures. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon

U.S. Marines, sailors and Royal Marine Commandos begin their descent from a mountain top in Inverness, Scotland, July 19, 2016, during the mountain training phase of the Tartan Eagle 16 exercise.
Tartan Eagle involved Marines and sailors from the Marine Corps Security Force Regiment and its battalion, and their British counterparts, the 43 Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

U.S. Marines, sailors and Royal Marine Commandos begin their descent from a mountain top in Inverness, Scotland, July 19, 2016, during the mountain training phase of the Tartan Eagle 16 exercise. Tartan Eagle involved Marines and sailors from the Marine Corps Security Force Regiment and its battalion, and their British counterparts, the 43 Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon

U.S. Marines, sailors and Royal Commandos traverse a mountain in the Scottish Highlands, Inverness, Scotland, July 19, 2016, during the mountain training phase of the Tartan Eagle 16 exercise. This phase consisted of learning mountain survival skills, map reading and how to successfully traverse a mountain. Tartan Eagle is an annual training event that began in 1994. Marines and sailors with Marine Corps Security Force Regiment trained with the 43 Command Fleet Protection Group Royal Commandos to exchange best security and training practices and to foster good relations between the two commands. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

U.S. Marines, sailors and Royal Commandos traverse a mountain in the Scottish Highlands, Inverness, Scotland, July 19, 2016, during the mountain training phase of the Tartan Eagle 16 exercise. This phase consisted of learning mountain survival skills, map reading and how to successfully traverse a mountain. Tartan Eagle is an annual training event that began in 1994. Marines and sailors with Marine Corps Security Force Regiment trained with the 43 Command Fleet Protection Group Royal Commandos to exchange best security and training practices and to foster good relations between the two commands. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon

U.S. Marines, sailors and Royal Commandos begin their descent from a mountain top in the Scottish Highlands, Inverness, Scotland, July 19, 2016, during the mountain training phase of the Tartan Eagle 16 exercise. This phase consisted of learning mountain survival skills, map reading and how to successfully traverse a mountain. Tartan Eagle is an annual training event that began in 1994. Marines and sailors with Marine Corps Security Force Regiment trained alongside 43 Command Fleet Protection Group Royal Commandos to exchange best security and training practices and to foster good relations between the two commands. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

U.S. Marines, sailors and Royal Commandos begin their descent from a mountain top in the Scottish Highlands, Inverness, Scotland, July 19, 2016, during the mountain training phase of the Tartan Eagle 16 exercise. This phase consisted of learning mountain survival skills, map reading and how to successfully traverse a mountain. Tartan Eagle is an annual training event that began in 1994. Marines and sailors with Marine Corps Security Force Regiment trained alongside 43 Command Fleet Protection Group Royal Commandos to exchange best security and training practices and to foster good relations between the two commands. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon

U.S. Marines, sailors and Royal Commandos climb to the summit of a mountain, July 20, 2016, in the Scottish Highlands, Inverness, Scotland, during the mountain training phase of the Tartan Eagle 16 exercise. The mountain training phase consisted of learning mountain survival skills, map reading and how to successfully traverse a mountain. Tartan Eagle is an annual training event that began in 1994. Marines and sailors with Marine Corps Security Force Regiment trained alongside 43 Command Fleet Protection Group Royal Commandos to exchange best security and training practices and to foster good relations between the two commands. The exercise allowed for the exchange of tactics, techniques and procedures in the security of strategic assets. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

U.S. Marines, sailors and Royal Commandos climb to the summit of a mountain, July 20, 2016, in the Scottish Highlands, Inverness, Scotland, during the mountain training phase of the Tartan Eagle 16 exercise. The mountain training phase consisted of learning mountain survival skills, map reading and how to successfully traverse a mountain. Tartan Eagle is an annual training event that began in 1994. Marines and sailors with Marine Corps Security Force Regiment trained alongside 43 Command Fleet Protection Group Royal Commandos to exchange best security and training practices and to foster good relations between the two commands. The exercise allowed for the exchange of tactics, techniques and procedures in the security of strategic assets. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Photo by Spl. Calvin Shamoon

Corporal Joshua Meziere (left) and Sgt. Carlos Garcia, members of 5th platoon, Charlie Company, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, hold their children after returning to Camp Allen, Norfolk from a seven-month deployment to Bahrain, June 6, 2016. During their deployment, the Marines conducted security operations in the United States Fifth Fleet area of operations, while training alongside other forces in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan. Along with providing support for their mission, the Marines engaged in training evolutions such as fire team competitions, professional military education and weapon system ranges. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Corporal Joshua Meziere (left) and Sgt. Carlos Garcia, members of 5th platoon, Charlie Company, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, hold their children after returning to Camp Allen, Norfolk from a seven-month deployment to Bahrain, June 6, 2016. During their deployment, the Marines conducted security operations in the United States Fifth Fleet area of operations, while training alongside other forces in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan. Along with providing support for their mission, the Marines engaged in training evolutions such as fire team competitions, professional military education and weapon system ranges. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon

Corporal Joshua Meziere, a grenadier with 5th platoon, Charlie Company, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, hugs his daughter for the first time after returning to Camp Allen, Norfolk from a seven-month deployment to Bahrain, June 6, 2016. During their deployment, the Marines conducted security operations in the United States Fifth Fleet area of operations, while training alongside other forces in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan. Along with providing support for their mission, the Marines engaged in training evolutions such as fire team competitions, professional military education and weapon system ranges. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Corporal Joshua Meziere, a grenadier with 5th platoon, Charlie Company, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, hugs his daughter for the first time after returning to Camp Allen, Norfolk from a seven-month deployment to Bahrain, June 6, 2016. During their deployment, the Marines conducted security operations in the United States Fifth Fleet area of operations, while training alongside other forces in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan. Along with providing support for their mission, the Marines engaged in training evolutions such as fire team competitions, professional military education and weapon system ranges. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon

Staff Sgt. Kyle Smail, platoon guide for 5th platoon, Charlie Company, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, greets his family after returning to Camp Allen, Norfolk from a seven-month deployment to Bahrain, June 6, 2016. During their deployment, the Marines conducted security operations in the United States Fifth Fleet area of operations, while training alongside other forces in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan. Along with providing support for their mission, the Marines engaged in training evolutions such as fire team competitions, professional military education and weapon system ranges. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Staff Sgt. Kyle Smail, platoon guide for 5th platoon, Charlie Company, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, greets his family after returning to Camp Allen, Norfolk from a seven-month deployment to Bahrain, June 6, 2016. During their deployment, the Marines conducted security operations in the United States Fifth Fleet area of operations, while training alongside other forces in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan. Along with providing support for their mission, the Marines engaged in training evolutions such as fire team competitions, professional military education and weapon system ranges. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon

Marines with 5th platoon, Charlie Company, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, unload gear after returning to Camp Allen, Norfolk from a seven-month deployment to Bahrain, June 6, 2016. During their deployment, the Marines conducted security operations in the United States Fifth Fleet area of operations, while training alongside other forces in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan. Along with providing support for their mission, the Marines engaged in training evolutions such as fire team competitions, professional military education and weapon system ranges. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Marines with 5th platoon, Charlie Company, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, unload gear after returning to Camp Allen, Norfolk from a seven-month deployment to Bahrain, June 6, 2016. During their deployment, the Marines conducted security operations in the United States Fifth Fleet area of operations, while training alongside other forces in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan. Along with providing support for their mission, the Marines engaged in training evolutions such as fire team competitions, professional military education and weapon system ranges. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon

Staff Sgt. Jose Hernandez , platoon Sgt. for 5th platoon, Charlie Company, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, hugs his daughter and greets his family after returning to Camp Allen, Norfolk from a seven-month deployment to Bahrain, June 6, 2016. During their deployment, the Marines conducted security operations in the United States Fifth Fleet area of operations, while training alongside other forces in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan. Along with providing support for their mission, the Marines engaged in training evolutions such as fire team competitions, professional military education and weapon system ranges. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Staff Sgt. Jose Hernandez , platoon Sgt. for 5th platoon, Charlie Company, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, hugs his daughter and greets his family after returning to Camp Allen, Norfolk from a seven-month deployment to Bahrain, June 6, 2016. During their deployment, the Marines conducted security operations in the United States Fifth Fleet area of operations, while training alongside other forces in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan. Along with providing support for their mission, the Marines engaged in training evolutions such as fire team competitions, professional military education and weapon system ranges. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon

Corporal Joshua Meziere, a grenadier with 5th platoon, Charlie Company, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, hugs his daughter for the first time after returning to Camp Allen, Norfolk from a seven-month deployment to Bahrain, June 6, 2016. During their deployment, the Marines conducted security operations in the United States Fifth Fleet area of operations, while training alongside other forces in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan. Along with providing support for their mission, the Marines engaged in training evolutions such as fire team competitions, professional military education and weapon system ranges. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Corporal Joshua Meziere, a grenadier with 5th platoon, Charlie Company, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, hugs his daughter for the first time after returning to Camp Allen, Norfolk from a seven-month deployment to Bahrain, June 6, 2016. During their deployment, the Marines conducted security operations in the United States Fifth Fleet area of operations, while training alongside other forces in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan. Along with providing support for their mission, the Marines engaged in training evolutions such as fire team competitions, professional military education and weapon system ranges. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon

Corporal Jesse Mineer, with 5th platoon, Charlie Company, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, hugs his daughter after returning to Camp Allen, Norfolk from a seven-month deployment to Bahrain, June 6, 2016. During their deployment, the Marines conducted security operations in the United States Fifth Fleet area of operations, while training alongside other forces in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan. Along with providing support for their mission, the Marines engaged in training evolutions such as fire team competitions, professional military education and weapon system ranges. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Corporal Jesse Mineer, with 5th platoon, Charlie Company, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, hugs his daughter after returning to Camp Allen, Norfolk from a seven-month deployment to Bahrain, June 6, 2016. During their deployment, the Marines conducted security operations in the United States Fifth Fleet area of operations, while training alongside other forces in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan. Along with providing support for their mission, the Marines engaged in training evolutions such as fire team competitions, professional military education and weapon system ranges. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon

Staff Sgt. Kyle Smail, platoon guide with 5th platoon, Charlie Company, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, holds his son as he looks at Cpl. Joshua Mezierre and his daughter (left) after returning to Camp Allen , Norfolk from a seven-month deployment to Bahrain, June 6, 2016. During their deployment, the Marines conducted security operations in the United States Fifth Fleet area of operations, while training alongside other forces in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan. Along with providing support for their mission, the Marines engaged in training evolutions such as fire team competitions, professional military education and weapon system ranges. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Staff Sgt. Kyle Smail, platoon guide with 5th platoon, Charlie Company, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, holds his son as he looks at Cpl. Joshua Mezierre and his daughter (left) after returning to Camp Allen , Norfolk from a seven-month deployment to Bahrain, June 6, 2016. During their deployment, the Marines conducted security operations in the United States Fifth Fleet area of operations, while training alongside other forces in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan. Along with providing support for their mission, the Marines engaged in training evolutions such as fire team competitions, professional military education and weapon system ranges. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon

Marines with 5th platoon, Charlie Company, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, read their homecoming banner made for them by friends and family after returning to Camp Allen, Norfolk from a seven-month deployment to Bahrain, June 6, 2016. During their deployment, the Marines conducted security operations in the United States Fifth Fleet area of operations, while training alongside other forces in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan. Along with providing support for their mission, the Marines engaged in training evolutions such as fire team competitions, professional military education and weapon system ranges. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Marines with 5th platoon, Charlie Company, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, read their homecoming banner made for them by friends and family after returning to Camp Allen, Norfolk from a seven-month deployment to Bahrain, June 6, 2016. During their deployment, the Marines conducted security operations in the United States Fifth Fleet area of operations, while training alongside other forces in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan. Along with providing support for their mission, the Marines engaged in training evolutions such as fire team competitions, professional military education and weapon system ranges. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon

Corporal Joshua Meziere, a grenadier with 5th platoon, Charlie Company, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, holds his child as they take his glasses off his face after returning to Camp Allen, Norfolk from a seven-month deployment to Bahrain, June 6, 2016. During their deployment, the Marines conducted security operations in the United States Fifth Fleet area of operations, while training alongside other forces in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan. Along with providing support for their mission, the Marines engaged in training evolutions such as fire team competitions, professional military education and weapon system ranges. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Corporal Joshua Meziere, a grenadier with 5th platoon, Charlie Company, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Team, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, holds his child as they take his glasses off his face after returning to Camp Allen, Norfolk from a seven-month deployment to Bahrain, June 6, 2016. During their deployment, the Marines conducted security operations in the United States Fifth Fleet area of operations, while training alongside other forces in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan. Along with providing support for their mission, the Marines engaged in training evolutions such as fire team competitions, professional military education and weapon system ranges. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Calvin Shamoon

Marines with Alpha 2, Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, assist a U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps cadet with setting up concertina wire around a perimeter during a demonstration, April 29, at the Hopkins Hall Gym, at Camp Allen, Virginia. The Marine open house allowed the cadets to get a glimpse at how a Marine or sailor would train with Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team. During the tour, the cadets viewed different stations ranging from weapon familiarization to combat life saver displays. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessika Braden/Released)

Marines with Alpha 2, Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, assist a U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps cadet with setting up concertina wire around a perimeter during a demonstration, April 29, at the Hopkins Hall Gym, at Camp Allen, Virginia. The Marine open house allowed the cadets to get a glimpse at how a Marine or sailor would train with Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team. During the tour, the cadets viewed different stations ranging from weapon familiarization to combat life saver displays. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessika Braden/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jessika Braden

Sergeant Dick J. Moreno explains the importance of working together when in a riot control formation and its purpose, April 29, during a demonstration at the Hopkins Hall Gym on Camp Allen, Virginia. The Marine open house allowed the cadets to get a glimpse at how a Marine or sailor would train with Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team. During the tour, the cadets viewed different stations ranging from weapon familiarization to combat life saver displays. Moreno is a Syracuse, N.Y., native and a squad leader with Alpha 2, FAST Company, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessika Braden)

Sergeant Dick J. Moreno explains the importance of working together when in a riot control formation and its purpose, April 29, during a demonstration at the Hopkins Hall Gym on Camp Allen, Virginia. The Marine open house allowed the cadets to get a glimpse at how a Marine or sailor would train with Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team. During the tour, the cadets viewed different stations ranging from weapon familiarization to combat life saver displays. Moreno is a Syracuse, N.Y., native and a squad leader with Alpha 2, FAST Company, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessika Braden)

Photo by Cpl. Jessika Braden

Petty Officer 3rd Class Ivan Jordan explains the importance of tourniquet placement to U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps cadets, April 29, during a Marine open house at the Hopkins Hall Gym, at Camp Allen, Virginia. The Marine open house allowed the cadets to get a glimpse at how a Marine or sailor would train with Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team. During the tour, the cadets viewed different stations ranging from weapon familiarization to combat life saver displays. Anderson is a Houston native and a team leader with Alpha 2, FAST Company, Marine Security Forces Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessika Braden/Released)

Petty Officer 3rd Class Ivan Jordan explains the importance of tourniquet placement to U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps cadets, April 29, during a Marine open house at the Hopkins Hall Gym, at Camp Allen, Virginia. The Marine open house allowed the cadets to get a glimpse at how a Marine or sailor would train with Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team. During the tour, the cadets viewed different stations ranging from weapon familiarization to combat life saver displays. Anderson is a Houston native and a team leader with Alpha 2, FAST Company, Marine Security Forces Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessika Braden/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jessika Braden

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