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Marines from 4th platoon, Charlie Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Command, rehearse stationary security positions during a site security exercise at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Ft. Story, Virginia Beach, Va., Nov. 6 through 9.
FAST Marines were required to demonstrate proficiency on tasks essential to providing embassy reinforcement and ground security operations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo/Released)

Marines from 4th platoon, Charlie Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Command, rehearse stationary security positions during a site security exercise at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Ft. Story, Virginia Beach, Va., Nov. 6 through 9. FAST Marines were required to demonstrate proficiency on tasks essential to providing embassy reinforcement and ground security operations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

Marines from 4th platoon, Charlie Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Command, rehearse checkpoint security operations during a site security exercise at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Ft. Story, Virginia Beach, Va., Nov. 6 through 9.
FAST Marines had to demonstrate proficiency in a variety of tasks to include vehicle and personnel searches, entrance control procedures, and tactical movements. (Official U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo/Released)

Marines from 4th platoon, Charlie Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Command, rehearse checkpoint security operations during a site security exercise at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Ft. Story, Virginia Beach, Va., Nov. 6 through 9. FAST Marines had to demonstrate proficiency in a variety of tasks to include vehicle and personnel searches, entrance control procedures, and tactical movements. (Official U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

Marines from U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, and 4th platoon, Charlie Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, act as an opposition force during a diplomatic security and embassy reinforcement training exercise at Joint Expeditionary Base Ft. Story, Virginia Beach, Va., Nov. 8. MARFORCOM Marines portrayed a hostile force in order for the embassy team to practice proper quick response techniques. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Marines from U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, and 4th platoon, Charlie Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, act as an opposition force during a diplomatic security and embassy reinforcement training exercise at Joint Expeditionary Base Ft. Story, Virginia Beach, Va., Nov. 8. MARFORCOM Marines portrayed a hostile force in order for the embassy team to practice proper quick response techniques. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

Lance Cpl. Hunter Gross, 4th platoon, Charlie Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, maintains a fighting position during a diplomatic security and embassy reinforcement training exercise at Joint Expeditionary Base Ft. Story, Virginia Beach, Va., Nov. 8. FAST Marines used a vacant U.S. Army barracks to set up a checkpoint to simulate a notional U.S. Embassy in Kiev, Ukraine. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Lance Cpl. Hunter Gross, 4th platoon, Charlie Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, maintains a fighting position during a diplomatic security and embassy reinforcement training exercise at Joint Expeditionary Base Ft. Story, Virginia Beach, Va., Nov. 8. FAST Marines used a vacant U.S. Army barracks to set up a checkpoint to simulate a notional U.S. Embassy in Kiev, Ukraine. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

Marines from 4th platoon, Charlie Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, form a riot-control formation in response to a simulated hostile crowd during a diplomatic security and embassy reinforcement training exercise at Joint Expeditionary Base Ft. Story, Virginia Beach, Va., Nov. 8. FAST Marines rotated between gate security, response team and various other armed positions during the three-day exercise in order to practice skills required for real-world embassy missions. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Marines from 4th platoon, Charlie Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, form a riot-control formation in response to a simulated hostile crowd during a diplomatic security and embassy reinforcement training exercise at Joint Expeditionary Base Ft. Story, Virginia Beach, Va., Nov. 8. FAST Marines rotated between gate security, response team and various other armed positions during the three-day exercise in order to practice skills required for real-world embassy missions. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

Pfc. Joseph Falletta, student, Basic Security Guard Course 2-18, (BSG), Training Co., U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, loads a shotgun while kneeling behind a barrier on training day 2 at Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Chesapeake, Va., Nov. 7.
Marines were required to demonstrate they could quickly shoot, move and reload their weapons under intense stress in order to pass the shotgun range portion of the course. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Pfc. Joseph Falletta, student, Basic Security Guard Course 2-18, (BSG), Training Co., U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, loads a shotgun while kneeling behind a barrier on training day 2 at Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Chesapeake, Va., Nov. 7. Marines were required to demonstrate they could quickly shoot, move and reload their weapons under intense stress in order to pass the shotgun range portion of the course. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chris Jones/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

Sgt. Rene Puga-Perea, platoon guide, 2nd platoon, Charlie Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Europe, receives the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for outstanding performance at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Oct. 27.
The medal is awarded to Marines and sailors for meritorious service or achievement in either combat or noncombat based on sustained performance or specific achievement. (Official U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo/Released)

Sgt. Rene Puga-Perea, platoon guide, 2nd platoon, Charlie Co., Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Europe, receives the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for outstanding performance at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Oct. 27. The medal is awarded to Marines and sailors for meritorious service or achievement in either combat or noncombat based on sustained performance or specific achievement. (Official U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

Marines from 4th platoon, Charlie Co. Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, executes a military operations in urban terrain (MOUT) field exercise at Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Munro Village, Chesapeake, Va., from Oct. 18-20
The training was designed to improve interior tactics and validate skills in searching objectives, and clear-and-contain procedures. (Official U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo/Released)

Marines from 4th platoon, Charlie Co. Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, executes a military operations in urban terrain (MOUT) field exercise at Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Munro Village, Chesapeake, Va., from Oct. 18-20 The training was designed to improve interior tactics and validate skills in searching objectives, and clear-and-contain procedures. (Official U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo/Released)

Photo by Chris Jones

Marines and sailors from Alpha Co., Bravo Co., and Headquarters and Service Co., Marine Corps Security Force Battalion Kings Bay, dress up for the annual Trunk-or-Treat event held at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay's fitness center and Sail Point Park, in Kings Bay, Ga., Oct. 21. NSB Kings Bay MWR personnel organized music, fun and games for kids and base personnel to enjoy throughout the afternoon. (Official Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Tara Gonga/Released)

Marines and sailors from Alpha Co., Bravo Co., and Headquarters and Service Co., Marine Corps Security Force Battalion Kings Bay, dress up for the annual Trunk-or-Treat event held at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay's fitness center and Sail Point Park, in Kings Bay, Ga., Oct. 21. NSB Kings Bay MWR personnel organized music, fun and games for kids and base personnel to enjoy throughout the afternoon. (Official Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Tara Gonga/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Dorian Gardner

Sailors from 5th platoon, Bravo Co., Marine Corps Security Force Battalion Kings Bay, dress up for the annual Trunk-or-Treat event held at the base fitness center aboard Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga., Oct. 21. Service members from various units across the base participated in this event, volunteering to hand out candy and support the other events hosted during the holiday event. (Official Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Tara Gonga/Released)

Sailors from 5th platoon, Bravo Co., Marine Corps Security Force Battalion Kings Bay, dress up for the annual Trunk-or-Treat event held at the base fitness center aboard Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga., Oct. 21. Service members from various units across the base participated in this event, volunteering to hand out candy and support the other events hosted during the holiday event. (Official Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Tara Gonga/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Dorian Gardner

Marines with 5th Platoon, Charlie Co. Fleet Anti-terrorism, Security Team, Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment practice at an indoor training facility during a training exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico. Marines executed a military operations urban terrain and interior tactics field exercise at the Range Shoot House in order to enhance the platoon’s ability to fight in an urban environment. From August 8-17.

Marines with 5th Platoon, Charlie Co. Fleet Anti-terrorism, Security Team, Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment practice at an indoor training facility during a training exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico. Marines executed a military operations urban terrain and interior tactics field exercise at the Range Shoot House in order to enhance the platoon’s ability to fight in an urban environment. From August 8-17.

Photo by Chris Jones

Marines with 5th Platoon, Charlie Co. Fleet Anti-terrorism, Security Team, Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment run under smoke cover during a training exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico. Marines executed a military operations urban terrain and interior tactics field exercise at the Range Shoot House in order to enhance the platoon’s ability to fight in an urban environment. From August 8-17.

Marines with 5th Platoon, Charlie Co. Fleet Anti-terrorism, Security Team, Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment run under smoke cover during a training exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico. Marines executed a military operations urban terrain and interior tactics field exercise at the Range Shoot House in order to enhance the platoon’s ability to fight in an urban environment. From August 8-17.

Photo by Chris Jones

Second Platoon, Charlie Company, Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Marine Security Forces Regiment, conducts a field exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico in order to enhance the Marine’s ability to conduct basic infantry operations. From September 12-16 2017

Second Platoon, Charlie Company, Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Marine Security Forces Regiment, conducts a field exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico in order to enhance the Marine’s ability to conduct basic infantry operations. From September 12-16 2017

Photo by Chris Jones

Second Platoon, Charlie Company, Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Marine Security Forces Regiment, conducts a squad assault range exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico in order to enhance the Marine’s ability to conduct basic infantry operations. From September 12-16 2017

Second Platoon, Charlie Company, Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Marine Security Forces Regiment, conducts a squad assault range exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico in order to enhance the Marine’s ability to conduct basic infantry operations. From September 12-16 2017

Photo by Chris Jones

Col. Brian W. Neil, commanding officer, Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, presents three Marines with the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during his visit to Marine Corps Security Force Company Guantanamo Bay on Aug. 24., Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Following the formation, the Marines of Headquarters Company and Charlie 3, Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, MCSFR, presented Neil with a flag flown at the Northern gate. (Official Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class John P. Wagner Jr./ Released)

Col. Brian W. Neil, commanding officer, Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, presents three Marines with the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during his visit to Marine Corps Security Force Company Guantanamo Bay on Aug. 24., Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Following the formation, the Marines of Headquarters Company and Charlie 3, Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, MCSFR, presented Neil with a flag flown at the Northern gate. (Official Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class John P. Wagner Jr./ Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Dorian Gardner

Marines with Charlie 6, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, conduct live-fire weapons training with small arms, rockets and grenades at Marine Corps Base Quantico ranges from Sept. 25-28. During these exercises, Marines conducted fire-team rushes and buddy rushes, as well as night ranges using night-vision optics and PEQ-16 lasers to engage targets. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Capt. Brent Jacobs/Released)

Marines with Charlie 6, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, conduct live-fire weapons training with small arms, rockets and grenades at Marine Corps Base Quantico ranges from Sept. 25-28. During these exercises, Marines conducted fire-team rushes and buddy rushes, as well as night ranges using night-vision optics and PEQ-16 lasers to engage targets. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Capt. Brent Jacobs/Released)

Photo by GySgt. Dorian Gardner

Lt. Col. David Martinez, commanding officer, Marine Crops Security Force Battalion Kings Bay, congratulates the newly promoted sailors after a frocking ceremony at the unit's 6th Annual Master at Arms Ball Aug. 4, at the Omni Hotel in Amelia Island, Fl. The ball served as an occasion to honor the 500 sailors who serve aboard Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay as masters at arms. (Courtesy photo by Lance Cpl. Karlin Canady/Released)

Lt. Col. David Martinez, commanding officer, Marine Crops Security Force Battalion Kings Bay, congratulates the newly promoted sailors after a frocking ceremony at the unit's 6th Annual Master at Arms Ball Aug. 4, at the Omni Hotel in Amelia Island, Fl. The ball served as an occasion to honor the 500 sailors who serve aboard Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay as masters at arms. (Courtesy photo by Lance Cpl. Karlin Canady/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Karlin Canady

Lt. Cmdr. James Foster, executive officer, Marine Corps Security Force Battalion Kings Bay, and Seaman Apprentice Anthony Paruszkiewicz, master at arms, cut a slice of cake as the oldest and youngest sailors present at the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay 6th Annual Master at Arms Ball, on Aug. 4 at the Omni Hotel in Amelia Island, Fl. The ball honored the 500 sailors who work aboard the submarine base to ensure its daily security. (Courtesy photo by Lance Cpl. Karlin Canady/Released)

Lt. Cmdr. James Foster, executive officer, Marine Corps Security Force Battalion Kings Bay, and Seaman Apprentice Anthony Paruszkiewicz, master at arms, cut a slice of cake as the oldest and youngest sailors present at the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay 6th Annual Master at Arms Ball, on Aug. 4 at the Omni Hotel in Amelia Island, Fl. The ball honored the 500 sailors who work aboard the submarine base to ensure its daily security. (Courtesy photo by Lance Cpl. Karlin Canady/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Karlin Canady

A joint color guard from Marine Corps Security Force Battalion Kings Bay, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, parade the colors during the opening ceremony of the 6th Annual Master at Arms Ball, hosted on Aug. 4 at the Omni Hotel, Amelia Island, Fl. More than 500 sailors celebrated this event alongside Marines stationed aboard Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. (Courtesy phot taken by Lance Cpl. Karlin Canady/Released)

A joint color guard from Marine Corps Security Force Battalion Kings Bay, Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, parade the colors during the opening ceremony of the 6th Annual Master at Arms Ball, hosted on Aug. 4 at the Omni Hotel, Amelia Island, Fl. More than 500 sailors celebrated this event alongside Marines stationed aboard Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. (Courtesy phot taken by Lance Cpl. Karlin Canady/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Karlin Canady

METINARO TRAINING BASE, Timor-Leste (July 31, 2017) - Cpl. Trevor Hoffman,
Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Pacific, Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, helps Timor-Leste
Navy Soldado Agustinho Guterres cover bullet holes in a range target at Metinaro Training Base, Timor-Leste, during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Timor-Leste 2017. CARAT is a bilateral exercise series which provides a credible venue for the U.S. Navy and it’s eight partner nations to share best practices and rehearse cooperation in response to shared maritime security challenges. (Official photograph by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Martin Wright/released)

METINARO TRAINING BASE, Timor-Leste (July 31, 2017) - Cpl. Trevor Hoffman, Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Pacific, Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment, helps Timor-Leste Navy Soldado Agustinho Guterres cover bullet holes in a range target at Metinaro Training Base, Timor-Leste, during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Timor-Leste 2017. CARAT is a bilateral exercise series which provides a credible venue for the U.S. Navy and it’s eight partner nations to share best practices and rehearse cooperation in response to shared maritime security challenges. (Official photograph by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Martin Wright/released)

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Martin Wright

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