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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Austin Justice, a military police officer with Charlie FAST Company, 5th Platoon, Marine Corps Security Forces, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, provides security at a landing zone during a Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) Jan 14, 2021, on Fort A. P. Hill in Port Royal, Virginia. Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) platoons execute MRX exercises prior to deployment to evaluate the platoons’ proficiency in core mission essential tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Austin Justice, a military police officer with Charlie FAST Company, 5th Platoon, Marine Corps Security Forces, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, provides security at a landing zone during a Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) Jan 14, 2021, on Fort A. P. Hill in Port Royal, Virginia. Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) platoons execute MRX exercises prior to deployment to evaluate the platoons’ proficiency in core mission essential tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Drashan Marrow, a military police officer with Charlie FAST Company, 5th Platoon, Marine Corps Security Forces, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, aims down sight while securing a landing zone during a Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) Jan 14, 2021, on Fort A. P. Hill in Port Royal, Virginia. Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) platoons execute MRX exercises prior to deployment to evaluate the platoons’ proficiency in core mission essential tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Drashan Marrow, a military police officer with Charlie FAST Company, 5th Platoon, Marine Corps Security Forces, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, aims down sight while securing a landing zone during a Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) Jan 14, 2021, on Fort A. P. Hill in Port Royal, Virginia. Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) platoons execute MRX exercises prior to deployment to evaluate the platoons’ proficiency in core mission essential tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ian Remers, a military police officer with Charlie FAST Company, 5th Platoon, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment stands guard during a Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) Jan 12, 2021, on Fort A. P. Hill in Port Royal, Virginia. Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) platoons execute MRX exercises prior to deployment to evaluate the platoons’ proficiency in core mission essential tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ian Remers, a military police officer with Charlie FAST Company, 5th Platoon, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment stands guard during a Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) Jan 12, 2021, on Fort A. P. Hill in Port Royal, Virginia. Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) platoons execute MRX exercises prior to deployment to evaluate the platoons’ proficiency in core mission essential tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Dardeen, a designated marksman with Charlie FAST Company, 5th Platoon, Marine Corps Security Forces, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, sets up defensive barriers during a Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) Jan 12, 2021, on Fort A. P. Hill in Port Royal, Virginia. Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) platoons execute MRX exercises prior to deployment to evaluate the platoons’ proficiency in core mission essential tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Dardeen, a designated marksman with Charlie FAST Company, 5th Platoon, Marine Corps Security Forces, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, sets up defensive barriers during a Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) Jan 12, 2021, on Fort A. P. Hill in Port Royal, Virginia. Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) platoons execute MRX exercises prior to deployment to evaluate the platoons’ proficiency in core mission essential tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin

U.S. Marines with Charlie FAST Company, 5th Platoon, Marine Corps Security Forces, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, utilizes the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) to provide security at a landing zone during a Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) Jan 14, 2021, on Fort A. P. Hill in Port Royal, Virginia. Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) platoons execute MRX exercises prior to deployment to evaluate the platoons’ proficiency in core mission essential tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/Released)

U.S. Marines with Charlie FAST Company, 5th Platoon, Marine Corps Security Forces, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, utilizes the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) to provide security at a landing zone during a Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) Jan 14, 2021, on Fort A. P. Hill in Port Royal, Virginia. Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) platoons execute MRX exercises prior to deployment to evaluate the platoons’ proficiency in core mission essential tasks. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cameron Gonzales, with Charlie Company, 3rd Platoon, Marine Corps Security Forces, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, conducts a radio check during a Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) July 21, 2020, on Fort A. P. Hill in Port Royal, Virginia. Radio checks are done to ensure that the company maintains a proper flow of communication. Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) platoons execute MRX exercises prior to deployment to evaluate the platoons’ proficiency in core mission essential tasks.(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cameron Gonzales, with Charlie Company, 3rd Platoon, Marine Corps Security Forces, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, conducts a radio check during a Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) July 21, 2020, on Fort A. P. Hill in Port Royal, Virginia. Radio checks are done to ensure that the company maintains a proper flow of communication. Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) platoons execute MRX exercises prior to deployment to evaluate the platoons’ proficiency in core mission essential tasks.(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin

Cpl. James Bailey, 1st squad leader with Charlie Company, 3rd Platoon, Marine Corps Security Forces, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, provides security after an ambush during a Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) July 21, 2020, on Fort A. P. Hill in Port Royal, Virginia. Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) platoons are required to execute a MRX prior to the FAST Deployment Program. The purpose of the MRX is to provide the training company with a mission-oriented and scenario based event, which will be evaluated by the regiment in order to validate each platoon’s proficiency in core mission essential task. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/Released)

Cpl. James Bailey, 1st squad leader with Charlie Company, 3rd Platoon, Marine Corps Security Forces, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, provides security after an ambush during a Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) July 21, 2020, on Fort A. P. Hill in Port Royal, Virginia. Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) platoons are required to execute a MRX prior to the FAST Deployment Program. The purpose of the MRX is to provide the training company with a mission-oriented and scenario based event, which will be evaluated by the regiment in order to validate each platoon’s proficiency in core mission essential task. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Desmond Martin

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt.Maj. Christopher Adams (right), the outgoing Sergeant Major of U.S. Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (MCSFR), Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, reports to Col. Corey M. Collier, the commanding officer of MCSFR, during a relief and appointment ceremony June 3, 2020 at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia. The ceremony was conducted virtually, as part of MCSFR’s COVID-19 response measures, and signifies the passing of responsibilities from Sgt.Maj. Christopher Adams to Sgt.Maj. Christopher J. Easter as the Regimental Sergeant Major for MCSFR. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Jessika Braden/ Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt.Maj. Christopher Adams (right), the outgoing Sergeant Major of U.S. Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (MCSFR), Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, reports to Col. Corey M. Collier, the commanding officer of MCSFR, during a relief and appointment ceremony June 3, 2020 at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia. The ceremony was conducted virtually, as part of MCSFR’s COVID-19 response measures, and signifies the passing of responsibilities from Sgt.Maj. Christopher Adams to Sgt.Maj. Christopher J. Easter as the Regimental Sergeant Major for MCSFR. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Jessika Braden/ Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessika Braden

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt.Maj. Christopher Adams (center), the outgoing Sergeant Major of U.S. Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (MCSFR), Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, hands a noncommissioned officer sword to Col. Corey M. Collier (left), the commanding officer of MCSFR, during a relief and appointment ceremony June 3, 2020 at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia. The ceremony was conducted virtually, as part of MCSFR’s COVID-19 response measures, and signifies the passing of responsibilities from Sgt.Maj. Christopher Adams to Sgt.Maj. Christopher J. Easter as the Regimental Sergeant Major for MCSFR. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jessika Braden/ Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt.Maj. Christopher Adams (center), the outgoing Sergeant Major of U.S. Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (MCSFR), Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, hands a noncommissioned officer sword to Col. Corey M. Collier (left), the commanding officer of MCSFR, during a relief and appointment ceremony June 3, 2020 at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia. The ceremony was conducted virtually, as part of MCSFR’s COVID-19 response measures, and signifies the passing of responsibilities from Sgt.Maj. Christopher Adams to Sgt.Maj. Christopher J. Easter as the Regimental Sergeant Major for MCSFR. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jessika Braden/ Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessika Braden

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, talks with Sgt. Maj. Christopher Adams, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, during a visit to see Marines aboard Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia, Sept. 9, 2019. Black talked with Marines and Sailors at various all hands professional military education briefs in the local area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kelly L. Timney)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, talks with Sgt. Maj. Christopher Adams, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, during a visit to see Marines aboard Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia, Sept. 9, 2019. Black talked with Marines and Sailors at various all hands professional military education briefs in the local area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kelly L. Timney)

Photo by Sgt. Kelly Timney

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, addresses Marines with Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team (FAST) Companies aboard Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia, Sept. 9, 2019. Black talked with Marines and Sailors at various all hands professional military education briefs in the local area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kelly L. Timney)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, addresses Marines with Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team (FAST) Companies aboard Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia, Sept. 9, 2019. Black talked with Marines and Sailors at various all hands professional military education briefs in the local area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kelly L. Timney)

Photo by Sgt. Kelly Timney

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command commanding general, speaks to range personnel during a visit to Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (MCSFR) at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia, Aug. 27, 2019. The leaders spoke about MCSFR’s mission and capabilities as the largest Marine Corps regiment with 11 subordinate units in 8 locations throughout the world to include Bahrain, Cuba, Japan, and Spain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden/ Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command commanding general, speaks to range personnel during a visit to Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (MCSFR) at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia, Aug. 27, 2019. The leaders spoke about MCSFR’s mission and capabilities as the largest Marine Corps regiment with 11 subordinate units in 8 locations throughout the world to include Bahrain, Cuba, Japan, and Spain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Corey M. Collier, right, the Marine Corps Security Force Regiment commanding officer, speaks to Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, center left, the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command commanding general, during a visit to MCSFR at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia, Aug. 27, 2019. The leaders spoke about MCSFR’s mission and capabilities as the largest Marine Corps regiment with 11 subordinate units in 8 locations throughout the world to include Bahrain, Cuba, Japan, and Spain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden/ Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Corey M. Collier, right, the Marine Corps Security Force Regiment commanding officer, speaks to Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, center left, the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command commanding general, during a visit to MCSFR at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Virginia, Aug. 27, 2019. The leaders spoke about MCSFR’s mission and capabilities as the largest Marine Corps regiment with 11 subordinate units in 8 locations throughout the world to include Bahrain, Cuba, Japan, and Spain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Corey M. Collier, the incoming commanding officer of Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, gives remarks during a change of command ceremony at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Yorktown, Virginia, June 28, 2019. The change of command is a time-honored tradition where the responsibilities and authority of command are ceremoniously passed from one commander to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden/ Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Corey M. Collier, the incoming commanding officer of Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, gives remarks during a change of command ceremony at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Yorktown, Virginia, June 28, 2019. The change of command is a time-honored tradition where the responsibilities and authority of command are ceremoniously passed from one commander to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Corey M. Collier, the incoming commanding officer of Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, and Sgt. Maj. Christopher Adams, the regiment’s command sergeant major, salute the Nation’s colors during a pass in review as part of a change of command ceremony at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Yorktown, Virginia, June 28, 2019. The change of command is a time-honored tradition where the responsibilities and authority of command are ceremoniously passed from one commander to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden/ Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Corey M. Collier, the incoming commanding officer of Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, and Sgt. Maj. Christopher Adams, the regiment’s command sergeant major, salute the Nation’s colors during a pass in review as part of a change of command ceremony at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Yorktown, Virginia, June 28, 2019. The change of command is a time-honored tradition where the responsibilities and authority of command are ceremoniously passed from one commander to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Corey M. Collier, left, the incoming commanding officer of Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, takes the regiments colors from Col. Brain W. Neil, the outgoing regiment commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Yorktown, Virginia, June 28, 2019. The change of command is a time-honored tradition where the responsibilities and authority of command are ceremoniously passed from one commander to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden/ Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Corey M. Collier, left, the incoming commanding officer of Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, takes the regiments colors from Col. Brain W. Neil, the outgoing regiment commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Yorktown, Virginia, June 28, 2019. The change of command is a time-honored tradition where the responsibilities and authority of command are ceremoniously passed from one commander to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Brian W. Neil, right, the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, passes the colors to Col. Corey M. Collier, the incoming regiment commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Yorktown, Virginia, June 28, 2019. The change of command is a time-honored tradition where the responsibilities and authority of command are ceremoniously passed from one commander to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden/ Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Brian W. Neil, right, the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, passes the colors to Col. Corey M. Collier, the incoming regiment commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Yorktown, Virginia, June 28, 2019. The change of command is a time-honored tradition where the responsibilities and authority of command are ceremoniously passed from one commander to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden

Master Chief Eric D. Hancock, USN Navy Senior Enlisted Advisor, Marine Corps Security Force Battalion Kings Bay.

Master Chief Eric D. Hancock, USN Navy Senior Enlisted Advisor, Marine Corps Security Force Battalion Kings Bay.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Major Richard P McKenzie , Commanding Officer for Marine Security Forces Company, Guantanamo Bay Cuba.

Major Richard P McKenzie , Commanding Officer for Marine Security Forces Company, Guantanamo Bay Cuba.

Photo by Chris Jones

First Sergeant Robert E. Catching, First Sgt. for Marine Security Forces Company, Guantanamo Bay Cuba.

First Sergeant Robert E. Catching, First Sgt. for Marine Security Forces Company, Guantanamo Bay Cuba.

Photo by Chris Jones

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