5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS — Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit raise the Marine Corps flag next to the United Arab Emirates flags, Oct. 20, 2017, signifying the official start of Iron Magic 18. Iron Magic 18 is a Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, annual bilateral engagement designed to enhance capabilities in critical mission sets inherent to the Navy-Marine Corps team operating within the Central Command area of responsibility. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hannah Perkins)

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