Marine Lance Cpl. Jose Cortez secures a landing zone during interoperability training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 13, 2014. Cortez is training as part of the Marine Raid Force’s Security Element with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and is a team leader with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th MEU. ( Marine photo by Cpl. Anna Albrecht/Released) 15th MEU Marines practice helicopter procedures 141113-M-SV584-039

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