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Sailors with the Royal Thai Navy Riverine Patrol Regiment and U.S. Sailors with Riverine Squadron (RIVRON) 1 conduct riverine training aboard special operations crafts-riverine in the Gulf of Thailand May 21, 2012, during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (DoD photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Daniel J. Calderon, U.S. Navy/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7257554006/<p>Sailors with the Royal Thai Navy Riverine Patrol Regiment and U.S. Sailors with Riverine Squadron (RIVRON) 1 conduct riverine training aboard special operations crafts-riverine in the Gulf of Thailand May 21, 2012, during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (DoD photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Daniel J. Calderon, U.S. Navy/Released)</p> <p>Sailors with the Royal Thai Navy Riverine Patrol Regiment and U.S. Sailors with Riverine Squadron (RIVRON) 1 conduct riverine training aboard special operations crafts-riverine in the Gulf of Thailand May 21, 2012, during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (DoD photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Daniel J. Calderon, U.S. Navy/Released)</p>

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U.S. Marines with a Security Cooperation Task Force Africa Partnership Station 2012 ground combat element clear a simulated enemy compound during a mechanized patrol through Combat Town at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 21, 2012. (DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Jemssy Alvarez, U.S. Marine Corps/ Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7257551644/<p>U.S. Marines with a Security Cooperation Task Force Africa Partnership Station 2012 ground combat element clear a simulated enemy compound during a mechanized patrol through Combat Town at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 21, 2012. (DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Jemssy Alvarez, U.S. Marine Corps/ Released)</p> <p>U.S. Marines with a Security Cooperation Task Force Africa Partnership Station 2012 ground combat element clear a simulated enemy compound during a mechanized patrol through Combat Town at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 21, 2012. (DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Jemssy Alvarez, U.S. Marine Corps/ Released)</p>

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President Barack Obama speaks at a meeting of the 50 nations of the International Security Assistance Force during the NATO summit in Chicago May 21, 2012. (DoD photo by Sgt. 1st Class John Laughter, U.S. Army/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7257548270/<p>President Barack Obama speaks at a meeting of the 50 nations of the International Security Assistance Force during the NATO summit in Chicago May 21, 2012. (DoD photo by Sgt. 1st Class John Laughter, U.S. Army/Released)</p> <p>President Barack Obama speaks at a meeting of the 50 nations of the International Security Assistance Force during the NATO summit in Chicago May 21, 2012. (DoD photo by Sgt. 1st Class John Laughter, U.S. Army/Released)</p>

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U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Heinen, a maritime enforcement specialist and canine handler stationed at Maritime Safety and Security Team New York, helps his dog into a Response Boat-Small during the NATO summit in Chicago May 20, 2012. Coast Guard canine handlers performed sweeps of commercial vessels in the Chicago River during the summit. (DoD photo by Lt. j.g. Brian Dykens, U.S. Coast Guard/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7257547038/<p>U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Heinen, a maritime enforcement specialist and canine handler stationed at Maritime Safety and Security Team New York, helps his dog into a Response Boat-Small during the NATO summit in Chicago May 20, 2012. Coast Guard canine handlers performed sweeps of commercial vessels in the Chicago River during the summit. (DoD photo by Lt. j.g. Brian Dykens, U.S. Coast Guard/Released)</p> <p>U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Heinen, a maritime enforcement specialist and canine handler stationed at Maritime Safety and Security Team New York, helps his dog into a Response Boat-Small during the NATO summit in Chicago May 20, 2012. Coast Guard canine handlers performed sweeps of commercial vessels in the Chicago River during the summit. (DoD photo by Lt. j.g. Brian Dykens, U.S. Coast Guard/Released)</p>

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Chicago Police Department Marine Unit Officer Mark Walsh, left, discusses tactics, techniques and procedures with U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Dale Veverka, the coxswain of a USCG Response Boat-Small, during a security patrol on the Chicago River during the 2012 NATO summit in Chicago May 20, 2012. The Coast Guard worked with partner agencies to protect the city during the summit. (DoD photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class George Degener, U.S. Coast Guard/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7257544116/<p>Chicago Police Department Marine Unit Officer Mark Walsh, left, discusses tactics, techniques and procedures with U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Dale Veverka, the coxswain of a USCG Response Boat-Small, during a security patrol on the Chicago River during the 2012 NATO summit in Chicago May 20, 2012. The Coast Guard worked with partner agencies to protect the city during the summit. (DoD photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class George Degener, U.S. Coast Guard/Released)</p> <p>Chicago Police Department Marine Unit Officer Mark Walsh, left, discusses tactics, techniques and procedures with U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Dale Veverka, the coxswain of a USCG Response Boat-Small, during a security patrol on the Chicago River during the 2012 NATO summit in Chicago May 20, 2012. The Coast Guard worked with partner agencies to protect the city during the summit. (DoD photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class George Degener, U.S. Coast Guard/Released)</p>

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Steadman Demarco, a crew chief assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, directs 1st Lt. Andrew Lehman, a fighter pilot assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, to taxi an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft into position on the flight line at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, after his return from flying a mission May 20, 2012. The Airmen were deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (DoD photo by Tech. Sgt. Caycee Cook/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7257540978/<p>U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Steadman Demarco, a crew chief assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, directs 1st Lt. Andrew Lehman, a fighter pilot assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, to taxi an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft into position on the flight line at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, after his return from flying a mission May 20, 2012. The Airmen were deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (DoD photo by Tech. Sgt. Caycee Cook/Released)</p> <p>U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Steadman Demarco, a crew chief assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, directs 1st Lt. Andrew Lehman, a fighter pilot assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, to taxi an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft into position on the flight line at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, after his return from flying a mission May 20, 2012. The Airmen were deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (DoD photo by Tech. Sgt. Caycee Cook/Released)</p>

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U.S. Navy Fire Controlman Seaman Chase Updike checks the sight of a .50-caliber machine gun aboard guided missile frigate USS Underwood (FFG 36) during a live-fire exercise in the Pacific Ocean May 18, 2012, during Unitas Pacific 2012. Unitas, Latin for "unity," is an annual USSOUTHCOM-sponsored, multinational naval exercise designed to enhance security cooperation and improve coalition operations between South American and U.S. maritime forces. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Frank J. Pikul, U.S. Navy/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7257538756/<p>U.S. Navy Fire Controlman Seaman Chase Updike checks the sight of a .50-caliber machine gun aboard guided missile frigate USS Underwood (FFG 36) during a live-fire exercise in the Pacific Ocean May 18, 2012, during Unitas Pacific 2012. Unitas, Latin for "unity," is an annual USSOUTHCOM-sponsored, multinational naval exercise designed to enhance security cooperation and improve coalition operations between South American and U.S. maritime forces. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Frank J. Pikul, U.S. Navy/Released)</p> <p>U.S. Navy Fire Controlman Seaman Chase Updike checks the sight of a .50-caliber machine gun aboard guided missile frigate USS Underwood (FFG 36) during a live-fire exercise in the Pacific Ocean May 18, 2012, during Unitas Pacific 2012. Unitas, Latin for "unity," is an annual USSOUTHCOM-sponsored, multinational naval exercise designed to enhance security cooperation and improve coalition operations between South American and U.S. maritime forces. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Frank J. Pikul, U.S. Navy/Released)</p>

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An Algerian navy boarding team member fast-ropes out of a Hellenic Navy S-70B-6 Aegean Hawk helicopter at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center on Souda Bay in Greece May 17, 2012, during Phoenix Express 2012. Phoenix Express is a two-week exercise designed to strengthen maritime partnerships and enhance stability in the region through increased interoperability and cooperation among partners from Africa, Europe and the United States. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Hulle, U.S. Navy/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7257536654/<p>An Algerian navy boarding team member fast-ropes out of a Hellenic Navy S-70B-6 Aegean Hawk helicopter at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center on Souda Bay in Greece May 17, 2012, during Phoenix Express 2012. Phoenix Express is a two-week exercise designed to strengthen maritime partnerships and enhance stability in the region through increased interoperability and cooperation among partners from Africa, Europe and the United States. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Hulle, U.S. Navy/Released)</p> <p>An Algerian navy boarding team member fast-ropes out of a Hellenic Navy S-70B-6 Aegean Hawk helicopter at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center on Souda Bay in Greece May 17, 2012, during Phoenix Express 2012. Phoenix Express is a two-week exercise designed to strengthen maritime partnerships and enhance stability in the region through increased interoperability and cooperation among partners from Africa, Europe and the United States. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Hulle, U.S. Navy/Released)</p>

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A Bulgarian soldier playing the role of an Afghan National Army soldier provides security during an operational mentor liaison team (OMLT) training exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, May 15, 2012. OMLT training is designed to prepare NATO forces for full-spectrum operations in Afghanistan. Police operational mentor liaison team (POMLT) training prepares civilian police officers to train members of the Afghan National Police. (DoD photo by Sgt. Kirk Evanoff, U.S. Army/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7257533902/<p>A Bulgarian soldier playing the role of an Afghan National Army soldier provides security during an operational mentor liaison team (OMLT) training exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, May 15, 2012. OMLT training is designed to prepare NATO forces for full-spectrum operations in Afghanistan. Police operational mentor liaison team (POMLT) training prepares civilian police officers to train members of the Afghan National Police. (DoD photo by Sgt. Kirk Evanoff, U.S. Army/Released)</p> <p>A Bulgarian soldier playing the role of an Afghan National Army soldier provides security during an operational mentor liaison team (OMLT) training exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, May 15, 2012. OMLT training is designed to prepare NATO forces for full-spectrum operations in Afghanistan. Police operational mentor liaison team (POMLT) training prepares civilian police officers to train members of the Afghan National Police. (DoD photo by Sgt. Kirk Evanoff, U.S. Army/Released)</p>

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U.S. Soldiers participating in Beyond the Horizon 2012 help build a school at the Micheletti construction site in Honduras May 15, 2012. Beyond the Horizon is a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed, U.S. Southern Command-sponsored joint and combined field training humanitarian exercise in which troops specializing in engineering, construction and health care provide services to communities in need while receiving deployment training and building relationships with partner nations. (DoD photo by Sgt. Sarah Lupescu, U.S. Army/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7257528144/<p>U.S. Soldiers participating in Beyond the Horizon 2012 help build a school at the Micheletti construction site in Honduras May 15, 2012. Beyond the Horizon is a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed, U.S. Southern Command-sponsored joint and combined field training humanitarian exercise in which troops specializing in engineering, construction and health care provide services to communities in need while receiving deployment training and building relationships with partner nations. (DoD photo by Sgt. Sarah Lupescu, U.S. Army/Released)</p> <p>U.S. Soldiers participating in Beyond the Horizon 2012 help build a school at the Micheletti construction site in Honduras May 15, 2012. Beyond the Horizon is a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed, U.S. Southern Command-sponsored joint and combined field training humanitarian exercise in which troops specializing in engineering, construction and health care provide services to communities in need while receiving deployment training and building relationships with partner nations. (DoD photo by Sgt. Sarah Lupescu, U.S. Army/Released)</p>

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A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 prepares to land at Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, April 20, 2012. HMH-461 was training its pilots on landing and takeoff procedures while assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Araiza, U.S. Airforce/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7257526238/<p>A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 prepares to land at Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, April 20, 2012. HMH-461 was training its pilots on landing and takeoff procedures while assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Araiza, U.S. Airforce/Released)</p> <p>A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 prepares to land at Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, April 20, 2012. HMH-461 was training its pilots on landing and takeoff procedures while assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Araiza, U.S. Airforce/Released)</p>

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Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta greets U.S. Navy recruits at the USS Red Rover facility at the Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Ill., May 21, 2012. Panetta and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki toured the facility, which provides medical and dental examinations to recruits. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley, U.S. Navy/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7250057550/<p>Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta greets U.S. Navy recruits at the USS Red Rover facility at the Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Ill., May 21, 2012. Panetta and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki toured the facility, which provides medical and dental examinations to recruits. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley, U.S. Navy/Released)</p> <p>Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta greets U.S. Navy recruits at the USS Red Rover facility at the Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Ill., May 21, 2012. Panetta and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki toured the facility, which provides medical and dental examinations to recruits. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley, U.S. Navy/Released)</p>

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U.S. Navy Adm. James Stavridis, left, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander-Europe, and Danish army Gen. Knud Bartels, the chairman of the NATO Military Committee, discuss a model of a ship in the NATO Ballistic Missile Defense display during a walkthrough of the display at the NATO Chicago Summit May 21, 2012. International leaders participated in the summit to discuss how to complete the NATO-led mission in Afghanistan by the end of 2014. (DoD photo by Sgt. 1st Class John Laughter/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7250053672/<p>U.S. Navy Adm. James Stavridis, left, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander-Europe, and Danish army Gen. Knud Bartels, the chairman of the NATO Military Committee, discuss a model of a ship in the NATO Ballistic Missile Defense display during a walkthrough of the display at the NATO Chicago Summit May 21, 2012. International leaders participated in the summit to discuss how to complete the NATO-led mission in Afghanistan by the end of 2014. (DoD photo by Sgt. 1st Class John Laughter/Released)</p> <p>U.S. Navy Adm. James Stavridis, left, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander-Europe, and Danish army Gen. Knud Bartels, the chairman of the NATO Military Committee, discuss a model of a ship in the NATO Ballistic Missile Defense display during a walkthrough of the display at the NATO Chicago Summit May 21, 2012. International leaders participated in the summit to discuss how to complete the NATO-led mission in Afghanistan by the end of 2014. (DoD photo by Sgt. 1st Class John Laughter/Released)</p>

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U.S. Sailors assigned to the guided missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) participate in firefighting training at the Royal Thai Navy's Damage Control Training Center in Sattahip, Thailand, May 19, 2012, during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (DoD photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Daniel J. Calderon/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7250050584/<p>U.S. Sailors assigned to the guided missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) participate in firefighting training at the Royal Thai Navy's Damage Control Training Center in Sattahip, Thailand, May 19, 2012, during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (DoD photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Daniel J. Calderon/Released)</p> <p>U.S. Sailors assigned to the guided missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) participate in firefighting training at the Royal Thai Navy's Damage Control Training Center in Sattahip, Thailand, May 19, 2012, during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (DoD photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Daniel J. Calderon/Released)</p>

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U.S. Navy Religious Program Specialist 3rd Class Josua Bloodgood laughs as a girl in Sattahip, Thailand, plays with his hat May 19, 2012, during a community service project for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gregory A. Harden II/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7250048762/<p>U.S. Navy Religious Program Specialist 3rd Class Josua Bloodgood laughs as a girl in Sattahip, Thailand, plays with his hat May 19, 2012, during a community service project for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gregory A. Harden II/Released)</p> <p>U.S. Navy Religious Program Specialist 3rd Class Josua Bloodgood laughs as a girl in Sattahip, Thailand, plays with his hat May 19, 2012, during a community service project for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gregory A. Harden II/Released)</p>

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U.S. Navy Electronics Technician 3rd Class Casey Colding fires a .50-caliber machine gun aboard guided missile frigate USS Underwood (FFG 36) during a live-fire exercise in the Pacific Ocean May 18, 2012, during Unitas Pacific (PAC) 2012. Unitas, Latin for "unity," is an annual USSOUTHCOM-sponsored, multinational naval exercise designed to enhance security cooperation and improve coalition operations between South American and U.S. maritime forces. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Frank J. Pikul/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7250046526/<p>U.S. Navy Electronics Technician 3rd Class Casey Colding fires a .50-caliber machine gun aboard guided missile frigate USS Underwood (FFG 36) during a live-fire exercise in the Pacific Ocean May 18, 2012, during Unitas Pacific (PAC) 2012. Unitas, Latin for "unity," is an annual USSOUTHCOM-sponsored, multinational naval exercise designed to enhance security cooperation and improve coalition operations between South American and U.S. maritime forces. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Frank J. Pikul/Released)</p> <p>U.S. Navy Electronics Technician 3rd Class Casey Colding fires a .50-caliber machine gun aboard guided missile frigate USS Underwood (FFG 36) during a live-fire exercise in the Pacific Ocean May 18, 2012, during Unitas Pacific (PAC) 2012. Unitas, Latin for "unity," is an annual USSOUTHCOM-sponsored, multinational naval exercise designed to enhance security cooperation and improve coalition operations between South American and U.S. maritime forces. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Frank J. Pikul/Released)</p>

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The mascot of Marine Barracks Washington, Cpl. Chesty XIII, attends the Evening Parade at the barracks in Washington, D.C., May 18, 2012, as the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, hosted guest of honor Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta. (DoD photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7250043366/<p>The mascot of Marine Barracks Washington, Cpl. Chesty XIII, attends the Evening Parade at the barracks in Washington, D.C., May 18, 2012, as the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, hosted guest of honor Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta. (DoD photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo/Released)</p> <p>The mascot of Marine Barracks Washington, Cpl. Chesty XIII, attends the Evening Parade at the barracks in Washington, D.C., May 18, 2012, as the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, hosted guest of honor Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta. (DoD photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo/Released)</p>

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew Atkins, left, a combat engineer with the 7th Engineer Support Battalion (ESB), uses an interpreter to speak to an Afghan role-player during a training exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 16, 2012. The Marines with the 7th ESB halted their convoy after seeing a roadblock , a disabled vehicle and Afghan role-players. The purpose of the scenario was to train the Marines to build trust with Afghans while deployed. (DoD photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Young/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7250041994/<p>U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew Atkins, left, a combat engineer with the 7th Engineer Support Battalion (ESB), uses an interpreter to speak to an Afghan role-player during a training exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 16, 2012. The Marines with the 7th ESB halted their convoy after seeing a roadblock , a disabled vehicle and Afghan role-players. The purpose of the scenario was to train the Marines to build trust with Afghans while deployed. (DoD photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Young/Released)</p> <p>U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew Atkins, left, a combat engineer with the 7th Engineer Support Battalion (ESB), uses an interpreter to speak to an Afghan role-player during a training exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 16, 2012. The Marines with the 7th ESB halted their convoy after seeing a roadblock , a disabled vehicle and Afghan role-players. The purpose of the scenario was to train the Marines to build trust with Afghans while deployed. (DoD photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Young/Released)</p>

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U.S. Marines with Charlie Company and Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Lebanese soldiers conduct a live-fire exercise during Eager Lion 2012 in Petra, Jordan, May 12, 2012. Eager Lion is a U.S. Central Command-directed, irregular warfare-themed exercise focusing on missions the United States and its coalition partners might perform in support of global contingency operations. (DoD photo by Gunnery Sgt. Chad R. Kiehl/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7250040184/<p>U.S. Marines with Charlie Company and Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Lebanese soldiers conduct a live-fire exercise during Eager Lion 2012 in Petra, Jordan, May 12, 2012. Eager Lion is a U.S. Central Command-directed, irregular warfare-themed exercise focusing on missions the United States and its coalition partners might perform in support of global contingency operations. (DoD photo by Gunnery Sgt. Chad R. Kiehl/Released)</p> <p>U.S. Marines with Charlie Company and Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Lebanese soldiers conduct a live-fire exercise during Eager Lion 2012 in Petra, Jordan, May 12, 2012. Eager Lion is a U.S. Central Command-directed, irregular warfare-themed exercise focusing on missions the United States and its coalition partners might perform in support of global contingency operations. (DoD photo by Gunnery Sgt. Chad R. Kiehl/Released)</p>

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Royal Thai Navy medics and U.S. Navy hospital corpsmen prepare a patient for transport during a humanitarian assistance and disaster response training exercise May 18, 2012, in Hat Yao, Thailand, during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Robert Clowney/Released)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/7243631400/<p>Royal Thai Navy medics and U.S. Navy hospital corpsmen prepare a patient for transport during a humanitarian assistance and disaster response training exercise May 18, 2012, in Hat Yao, Thailand, during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Robert Clowney/Released)</p> <p>Royal Thai Navy medics and U.S. Navy hospital corpsmen prepare a patient for transport during a humanitarian assistance and disaster response training exercise May 18, 2012, in Hat Yao, Thailand, during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Robert Clowney/Released)</p>