Al Quweira, Jordan, Jordan - U.S. Marines
assigned to Company L, Battalion Landing Team 3/2, 26th Marine
Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fire an M240B machinegun during a platoon
attack exercise in Al Quweira, Jordan, during Exercise Eager Lion 2013,
June 17, 2013. Exercise Eager Lion 2013 is an annual, multinational
exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships and
enhance security and stability in the region by responding to modern-day
security scenarios. The 26th MEU is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of
responsibility as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group. The 26th
MEU operates continuously across the globe, providing the president and
unified combatant commanders with a forward-deployed, sea-based quick
reaction force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juanenrique
Owings, 26th MEU Combat Camera/Not Released)
