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Marines from various Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Teams wait for instructions inside a CS gas chamber during a protective mask verification exercise aboard Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Va., Feb. 14. The exercise is designed to ensure their equipment is in full-working order so they are confident should they need it in a real-life situation. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Marines from various Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Teams wait for instructions inside a CS gas chamber during a protective mask verification exercise aboard Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Va., Feb. 14. The exercise is designed to ensure their equipment is in full-working order so they are confident should they need it in a real-life situation. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

Petty Officer 3rd Class Herbert Peterson, corpsman, 3rd platoon, Charlie Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, looks in a window at Marines from various FAST units conducting a protective mask verification exercise, aboard Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Va., Feb. 14. Marines were exposed to 2-chlorobenzalmalononitrile, or CS gas, which caused irritation in the mucus membranes resulting in watery eyes, coughing, and other symptoms. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Petty Officer 3rd Class Herbert Peterson, corpsman, 3rd platoon, Charlie Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, looks in a window at Marines from various FAST units conducting a protective mask verification exercise, aboard Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Va., Feb. 14. Marines were exposed to 2-chlorobenzalmalononitrile, or CS gas, which caused irritation in the mucus membranes resulting in watery eyes, coughing, and other symptoms. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

Marines with 1st platoon, Charlie Company, Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, engage targets during an unknown-distance stress shoot conducted at the training facilities aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 22-26. 1st platoon also conducted convoy operations, site security exercises, and barricade shoots as part of their company operational readiness evaluation. (Courtesy Photo/Released)

Marines with 1st platoon, Charlie Company, Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, engage targets during an unknown-distance stress shoot conducted at the training facilities aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 22-26. 1st platoon also conducted convoy operations, site security exercises, and barricade shoots as part of their company operational readiness evaluation. (Courtesy Photo/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Dorian Gardner

Master Sgt. Jeremy Owens, battalion logistics chief, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, squats with a resistance band while Sgt. James Toney, security specialist, MARFORCOM, uses the rowing machine during a High Intensity Tactical Training session at Hopkins Hall Gym aboard Camp Allen, Va., Feb. 1. Marines worked with a partner, switching between exercises at each station. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Master Sgt. Jeremy Owens, battalion logistics chief, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, squats with a resistance band while Sgt. James Toney, security specialist, MARFORCOM, uses the rowing machine during a High Intensity Tactical Training session at Hopkins Hall Gym aboard Camp Allen, Va., Feb. 1. Marines worked with a partner, switching between exercises at each station. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

Secretary of Defense James Mattis speaks to Marines attached to U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Company and Marines from 3rd platoon, Bravo Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, in Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Jan. 2. Secretary Mattis was the first Secretary of Defense to visit NSGB since 2002. (U. S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Philip Wagner, Jr./Released)

Secretary of Defense James Mattis speaks to Marines attached to U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Company and Marines from 3rd platoon, Bravo Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, in Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Jan. 2. Secretary Mattis was the first Secretary of Defense to visit NSGB since 2002. (U. S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Philip Wagner, Jr./Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Dorian Gardner

Caption written by Chris Jones
Marines from 5th platoon, Bravo Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, conduct lane training on the M240B machine gun at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Jan. 2-3. FAST Marines had an opportunity to shoot from a M192 tripod which provided a sturdier platform to engage targets down range. (Courtesy photo/Released.)

Caption written by Chris Jones Marines from 5th platoon, Bravo Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, conduct lane training on the M240B machine gun at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Jan. 2-3. FAST Marines had an opportunity to shoot from a M192 tripod which provided a sturdier platform to engage targets down range. (Courtesy photo/Released.)

Photo by Chris Jones

Secretary of Defense James Mattis speaks to Marines attached to U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Company and Marines from 3rd platoon, Bravo Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, in Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. Secretary Mattis was the first Secretary of Defense to visit to NSGB since 2002. (U. S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Philip Wagner, Jr. /Released)

Secretary of Defense James Mattis speaks to Marines attached to U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Company and Marines from 3rd platoon, Bravo Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, in Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. Secretary Mattis was the first Secretary of Defense to visit to NSGB since 2002. (U. S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Philip Wagner, Jr. /Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

Secretary of Defense James Mattis speaks to Marines attached to U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Company and Marines from 3rd platoon, Bravo Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, in Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. Secretary Mattis was the first Secretary of Defense to visit to NSGB since 2002. (U. S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Philip Wagner, Jr. /Released)

Secretary of Defense James Mattis speaks to Marines attached to U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Company and Marines from 3rd platoon, Bravo Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, in Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. Secretary Mattis was the first Secretary of Defense to visit to NSGB since 2002. (U. S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Philip Wagner, Jr. /Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

Secretary of Defense James Mattis speaks to Marines attached to U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Company and Marines from 3rd platoon, Bravo Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, in Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. Secretary Mattis was the first Secretary of Defense to visit to NSGB since 2002. (U. S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Philip Wagner, Jr. /Released)

Secretary of Defense James Mattis speaks to Marines attached to U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Company and Marines from 3rd platoon, Bravo Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, in Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. Secretary Mattis was the first Secretary of Defense to visit to NSGB since 2002. (U. S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Philip Wagner, Jr. /Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

Secretary of Defense James Mattis speaks to Marines attached to U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Company and Marines from 3rd platoon, Bravo Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, in Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. Secretary Mattis was the first Secretary of Defense to visit to NSGB since 2002. (U. S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Philip Wagner, Jr. /Released)

Secretary of Defense James Mattis speaks to Marines attached to U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Company and Marines from 3rd platoon, Bravo Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, in Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. Secretary Mattis was the first Secretary of Defense to visit to NSGB since 2002. (U. S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Philip Wagner, Jr. /Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

Staff Sgt. Christopher D’arcy, platoon sergeant, 2nd platoon, Charlie Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, holds his daughter Caroline, 1, during a welcome home ceremony aboard Camp Allen, Va. Dec. 11. FAST Marines deployed for 6 months in Europe conducting security operations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Staff Sgt. Christopher D’arcy, platoon sergeant, 2nd platoon, Charlie Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, holds his daughter Caroline, 1, during a welcome home ceremony aboard Camp Allen, Va. Dec. 11. FAST Marines deployed for 6 months in Europe conducting security operations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

Marines from 1st platoon, Charlie Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, conduct a buddy rush movement during a site security exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Nov. 27 through Dec. 8. FAST Marines conducted military operations in urban terrain drills to enhance basic skills in offensive operations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo/Released)

Marines from 1st platoon, Charlie Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, conduct a buddy rush movement during a site security exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Nov. 27 through Dec. 8. FAST Marines conducted military operations in urban terrain drills to enhance basic skills in offensive operations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

Marines from 1st platoon, Charlie Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, guard a position during a site security exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Nov. 27 through Dec. 8. 1st platoon posed as an opposition force for 6th platoon, Charlie Co., FAST during a military operations in urban terrain exercise. (Official U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo/Released)

Marines from 1st platoon, Charlie Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, guard a position during a site security exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Nov. 27 through Dec. 8. 1st platoon posed as an opposition force for 6th platoon, Charlie Co., FAST during a military operations in urban terrain exercise. (Official U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

Marines from Basic Security Guard Course, Class 2-18, Training Co., U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, fire sponge grenades and rubber bullets at life-size targets during non-lethal tactics training at Munro Village, Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Chesapeake, Va., Nov. 30. Marines had to hit targets without impacting lethal areas to include the head, chest and groin in order to successfully complete the training. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Marines from Basic Security Guard Course, Class 2-18, Training Co., U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, fire sponge grenades and rubber bullets at life-size targets during non-lethal tactics training at Munro Village, Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Chesapeake, Va., Nov. 30. Marines had to hit targets without impacting lethal areas to include the head, chest and groin in order to successfully complete the training. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

Marines from Basic Security Guard Course, Class 2-18, Training Co., U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, practice Marine Corps Martial Arts Program tactics during a tactical decision game at Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Chesapeake, Va., Nov. 30. Marines were split into four teams and fought on their knees using arm bars, chokeholds, and other compliance techniques to force their opponents to tap out. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Marines from Basic Security Guard Course, Class 2-18, Training Co., U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, practice Marine Corps Martial Arts Program tactics during a tactical decision game at Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Chesapeake, Va., Nov. 30. Marines were split into four teams and fought on their knees using arm bars, chokeholds, and other compliance techniques to force their opponents to tap out. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

Marines from Basic Security Guard Course, Class 2-18, Training Co., U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, move into a column formation during non-lethal tactics training at Munro Village, Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Chesapeake, Va., Nov. 30. Marines were required to demonstrate proficiency firing the M500 shotgun and the M203 grenade launcher while moving through the training area in full riot protection gear. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Marines from Basic Security Guard Course, Class 2-18, Training Co., U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, move into a column formation during non-lethal tactics training at Munro Village, Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Chesapeake, Va., Nov. 30. Marines were required to demonstrate proficiency firing the M500 shotgun and the M203 grenade launcher while moving through the training area in full riot protection gear. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

Staff Sgt. Omar Guzman, staff non-commissioned officer in charge, left, and Sgt. Brandon Bedard, instructor, Basic Security Guard Course, Training Co., U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, spray oleoresin capsicum in the faces of students during the Level 1 OC Contamination Course at Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Chesapeake, Va., Nov. 28. Instructors were required to have OC training before being certified to use it on the students. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Staff Sgt. Omar Guzman, staff non-commissioned officer in charge, left, and Sgt. Brandon Bedard, instructor, Basic Security Guard Course, Training Co., U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, spray oleoresin capsicum in the faces of students during the Level 1 OC Contamination Course at Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Chesapeake, Va., Nov. 28. Instructors were required to have OC training before being certified to use it on the students. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

Sgt. Brandon Bedard, instructor, Basic Security Guard Course, Training Co., U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, demonstrates a self-defense takedown to students in Class 2-18 during a field exercise at Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Chesapeake, Va., Nov. 28. Marines had to demonstrate arm bars, baton defense tactics, and leg sweeps among others in order to show proficiency in Marine Corps Martial Arts skills based on their belt level. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Sgt. Brandon Bedard, instructor, Basic Security Guard Course, Training Co., U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, demonstrates a self-defense takedown to students in Class 2-18 during a field exercise at Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Chesapeake, Va., Nov. 28. Marines had to demonstrate arm bars, baton defense tactics, and leg sweeps among others in order to show proficiency in Marine Corps Martial Arts skills based on their belt level. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

Pfc. Jake Starkey, student, Basic Security Guard Course 2-18, Training Co., U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, kneels at the eye wash station to remove oleoresin capsicum spray from his eyes and face at Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Chesapeake, Va., Nov. 28. Marines had to wrestle another Marine who was also OC sprayed to demonstrate ground combat techniques for 60 seconds before they were certified. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Pfc. Jake Starkey, student, Basic Security Guard Course 2-18, Training Co., U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, kneels at the eye wash station to remove oleoresin capsicum spray from his eyes and face at Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Chesapeake, Va., Nov. 28. Marines had to wrestle another Marine who was also OC sprayed to demonstrate ground combat techniques for 60 seconds before they were certified. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

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