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The seal of Marine Corps Security Force Yorktown.

The seal of Marine Corps Security Force Yorktown.

Photo by Vance, Steven

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Sept. 26, 2024) U.S. Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Company Europe (FASTEUR) participate in a soccer game alongside Spanish and Italian marines during the conclusion of Lisa Azul 2024 onboard Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, Sept. 26, 2024. Lisa Azul is an annual training exercise onboard Naval Station Rota that aims to grow infantry combat skills while also building military cohesion, camaraderie, and overall effectiveness alongside allied armed forces. NAVSTA Rota is a force multiplier, capable of promptly deploying and supporting combat-ready forces through land, air and sea, enabling warfighters and their families, sustaining the fleet and fostering the U.S. and Spanish partnership. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Drace Wilson)

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Sept. 26, 2024) U.S. Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Company Europe (FASTEUR) participate in a soccer game alongside Spanish and Italian marines during the conclusion of Lisa Azul 2024 onboard Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, Sept. 26, 2024. Lisa Azul is an annual training exercise onboard Naval Station Rota that aims to grow infantry combat skills while also building military cohesion, camaraderie, and overall effectiveness alongside allied armed forces. NAVSTA Rota is a force multiplier, capable of promptly deploying and supporting combat-ready forces through land, air and sea, enabling warfighters and their families, sustaining the fleet and fostering the U.S. and Spanish partnership. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Drace Wilson)

Photo by MC2 Drace Wilson

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gary Gonzalez, an infantry rifleman with Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Company, Europe (FASTEUR) and native of Victoria, Texas, fires an M240 machine gun during a live-fire shoot at Lielvārde Airfield, Latvia, Oct. 5, 2023. Task Force 61/2.3 (FASTEUR), under the tactical command and control of Task Force 61/2, provides capabilities such as rapid response expeditionary anti-terrorism and security operations in support of Commanders, United States European Command (COMESEUCOM) and as directed by Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet (C6F) in order to protect vital naval and national assets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gary Gonzalez, an infantry rifleman with Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Company, Europe (FASTEUR) and native of Victoria, Texas, fires an M240 machine gun during a live-fire shoot at Lielvārde Airfield, Latvia, Oct. 5, 2023. Task Force 61/2.3 (FASTEUR), under the tactical command and control of Task Force 61/2, provides capabilities such as rapid response expeditionary anti-terrorism and security operations in support of Commanders, United States European Command (COMESEUCOM) and as directed by Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet (C6F) in order to protect vital naval and national assets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Labrador

U.S. Marines with Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Central Command participate in a designated marksman range during exercise Bright Star 23 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base (MNMB), Egypt, Sept. 3, 2023. Bright Star 23 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command exercise held with the Arab Republic of Egypt across air, land, and sea domains that promotes and enhances regional security and cooperation, and improves interoperability in irregular warfare against hybrid threat scenarios.

U.S. Marines with Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Central Command participate in a designated marksman range during exercise Bright Star 23 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base (MNMB), Egypt, Sept. 3, 2023. Bright Star 23 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command exercise held with the Arab Republic of Egypt across air, land, and sea domains that promotes and enhances regional security and cooperation, and improves interoperability in irregular warfare against hybrid threat scenarios.

Photo by SSgt Victor Mancilla

A U.S. Marine with Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Central Command fires the M240B machine gun during exercise Bright Star 23 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base (MNMB), Egypt, Sept. 5, 2023. Bright Star 23 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command exercise held with the Arab Republic of Egypt across air, land, and sea domains that promotes and enhances regional security and cooperation, and improves interoperability in irregular warfare against hybrid threat scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Qin)

A U.S. Marine with Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Central Command fires the M240B machine gun during exercise Bright Star 23 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base (MNMB), Egypt, Sept. 5, 2023. Bright Star 23 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command exercise held with the Arab Republic of Egypt across air, land, and sea domains that promotes and enhances regional security and cooperation, and improves interoperability in irregular warfare against hybrid threat scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Qin)

Photo by LCpl Samuel Qin

CAMP BADGER, Jordan (Aug. 16, 2023) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Manuel Pastrana, assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT), participates in patrol operations during exercise Infinite Defender 23 in Jordan, Aug. 16, 2023. Infinite Defender is an annual, bilateral maritime infrastructure protection, explosive ordnance disposal, anti-terrorism force protection, and maritime security exercise between the Jordanian Armed Forces and U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, meant to enhance partnership and interoperability.

CAMP BADGER, Jordan (Aug. 16, 2023) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Manuel Pastrana, assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT), participates in patrol operations during exercise Infinite Defender 23 in Jordan, Aug. 16, 2023. Infinite Defender is an annual, bilateral maritime infrastructure protection, explosive ordnance disposal, anti-terrorism force protection, and maritime security exercise between the Jordanian Armed Forces and U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, meant to enhance partnership and interoperability.

Photo by Sgt. Angela Wilcox

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) participated in a Critical Maritime Infrastructure Protection (CMIP) Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) with Kuwaiti Marines from May 6-12 in Kuwait.

U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) participated in a Critical Maritime Infrastructure Protection (CMIP) Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) with Kuwaiti Marines from May 6-12 in Kuwait.

Photo by SSgt Benjamin McDonald

OMAN (February 24, 2023) – FASTCENT Marines detain a simulated intruder during an embassy reinforcement drill in Muscat, Oman.

OMAN (February 24, 2023) – FASTCENT Marines detain a simulated intruder during an embassy reinforcement drill in Muscat, Oman.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin McDonald

OMAN (February 24, 2023) – U.S. Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) conduct interior tactics during an embassy reinforcement drill in Muscat, Oman.

OMAN (February 24, 2023) – U.S. Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) conduct interior tactics during an embassy reinforcement drill in Muscat, Oman.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin McDonald

OMAN (February 23, 2023) – U.S. Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) and members of the Royal Oman Police Special Task unit conduct CASEVAC Interoperability Training

OMAN (February 23, 2023) – U.S. Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) and members of the Royal Oman Police Special Task unit conduct CASEVAC Interoperability Training

Photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin McDonald

U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – U.S. Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) participates in a live-fire drill at a training facility in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, FASTCENT provides expeditionary antiterrorism and security forces to embassies, consulates and other vital national assets throughout the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Benjamin McDonald)

U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – U.S. Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) participates in a live-fire drill at a training facility in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, FASTCENT provides expeditionary antiterrorism and security forces to embassies, consulates and other vital national assets throughout the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Benjamin McDonald)

Photo by Sgt. Benjamin McDonald

BAHRAIN (January 17, 2023) – U.S. Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) and members of the Bahrain Defence Force participate in a live fire machine gun range as part of exercise Neon Defender 23 in Bahrain, Jan. 17. Neon Defender is an annual bilateral training event between U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and Bahrain. The exercise focuses on maritime security, installation defense, naval construction, medical response and search and rescue training.

BAHRAIN (January 17, 2023) – U.S. Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) and members of the Bahrain Defence Force participate in a live fire machine gun range as part of exercise Neon Defender 23 in Bahrain, Jan. 17. Neon Defender is an annual bilateral training event between U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and Bahrain. The exercise focuses on maritime security, installation defense, naval construction, medical response and search and rescue training.

Photo by Sgt. Benjamin McDonald

BAHRAIN (January 16, 2023) – A U.S. Marine assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) participates in an observation drill for designated marksmen during exercise Neon Defender 23 in Bahrain, Jan. 16. Neon Defender is an annual bilateral training event between U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and Bahrain. The exercise focuses on maritime security, installation defense, naval construction, medical response and search and rescue training.

BAHRAIN (January 16, 2023) – A U.S. Marine assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) participates in an observation drill for designated marksmen during exercise Neon Defender 23 in Bahrain, Jan. 16. Neon Defender is an annual bilateral training event between U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and Bahrain. The exercise focuses on maritime security, installation defense, naval construction, medical response and search and rescue training.

Photo by Sgt. Benjamin McDonald

BAHRAIN (January 25, 2023) – U.S. Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) and members of the Bahrain Defense Force engage a simulated enemy force during the Neon Defender 23 final exercise in Bahrain, Jan. 25. Neon Defender is an annual bilateral training event between U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and Bahrain. The exercise focuses on maritime security, installation defense, naval construction, medical response and search and rescue training.

BAHRAIN (January 25, 2023) – U.S. Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) and members of the Bahrain Defense Force engage a simulated enemy force during the Neon Defender 23 final exercise in Bahrain, Jan. 25. Neon Defender is an annual bilateral training event between U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and Bahrain. The exercise focuses on maritime security, installation defense, naval construction, medical response and search and rescue training.

Photo by Sgt. Benjamin McDonald

BAHRAIN (January 17, 2023) – U.S. Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) and members of the Bahrain Defence Force participate in a live fire machine gun range as part of exercise Neon Defender 23 in Bahrain, Jan. 17. Neon Defender is an annual bilateral training event between U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and Bahrain. The exercise focuses on maritime security, installation defense, naval construction, medical response and search and rescue training.

BAHRAIN (January 17, 2023) – U.S. Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) and members of the Bahrain Defence Force participate in a live fire machine gun range as part of exercise Neon Defender 23 in Bahrain, Jan. 17. Neon Defender is an annual bilateral training event between U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and Bahrain. The exercise focuses on maritime security, installation defense, naval construction, medical response and search and rescue training.

Photo by Sgt. Benjamin McDonald

BAHRAIN (January 17, 2023) – A U.S. Marine assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) fires an M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System during a live fire designated marksman range as part of exercise Neon Defender 23 in Bahrain, Jan. 17. Neon Defender is an annual bilateral training event between U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and Bahrain. The exercise focuses on maritime security, installation defense, naval construction, medical response and search and rescue training.

BAHRAIN (January 17, 2023) – A U.S. Marine assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) fires an M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System during a live fire designated marksman range as part of exercise Neon Defender 23 in Bahrain, Jan. 17. Neon Defender is an annual bilateral training event between U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and Bahrain. The exercise focuses on maritime security, installation defense, naval construction, medical response and search and rescue training.

Photo by SSgt Benjamin Mcdonald

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY, BAHRAIN (Oct. 13, 2022) – A Marine assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) develops a range card during a call for fires practical application event aboard Naval Support Activity, Bahrain October 13. After the range cards were created, the Marines were talked on to a simulated target to develop the location for the call for fire. TF 51/5 responds to crises and contingencies; coordinates, plans, and executes operations; conducts theater security cooperation; and advances emerging Naval concepts at sea, from the sea, and ashore in order to support CENTCOM, 5th Fleet, and Marine Corps Forces Central Command theater objectives.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY, BAHRAIN (Oct. 13, 2022) – A Marine assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) develops a range card during a call for fires practical application event aboard Naval Support Activity, Bahrain October 13. After the range cards were created, the Marines were talked on to a simulated target to develop the location for the call for fire. TF 51/5 responds to crises and contingencies; coordinates, plans, and executes operations; conducts theater security cooperation; and advances emerging Naval concepts at sea, from the sea, and ashore in order to support CENTCOM, 5th Fleet, and Marine Corps Forces Central Command theater objectives.

Photo by Sgt Mcdonald

A Marine assigned to Naval Amphibious Task Force 51/5th Expeditionary Brigade (TF 51/5) gives a call for fires class to Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) aboard Naval Support Activity , Bahrain October 12. During the class, the Marines covered grid and polar missions, target identification, target location and radio etiquette

A Marine assigned to Naval Amphibious Task Force 51/5th Expeditionary Brigade (TF 51/5) gives a call for fires class to Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) aboard Naval Support Activity , Bahrain October 12. During the class, the Marines covered grid and polar missions, target identification, target location and radio etiquette

Photo by Sgt Mcdonald

A Marine assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) develops a range card during a call for fires practical application event aboard Naval Support Activity, Bahrain October 13. After the range cards were created, the Marines were talked on to a simulated target to develop the location for the call for fire

A Marine assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) develops a range card during a call for fires practical application event aboard Naval Support Activity, Bahrain October 13. After the range cards were created, the Marines were talked on to a simulated target to develop the location for the call for fire

Photo by Sgt Mcdonald

Designated Marksman with FASTCENT provide over watch during squad attack live fire ranges as part of platoon level training taking place during EAGER LION 22

Designated Marksman with FASTCENT provide over watch during squad attack live fire ranges as part of platoon level training taking place during EAGER LION 22

Photo by Cpl Loewke, Jacob T

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