Col. Robert C. Fulford, Commanding Officer of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), speaks to Marines and Sailors assigned to 26th MEU at the Naval Support Activity Bahrain Feb. 15, 2016. The 26th MEU is embarked on the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jalen D. Phillips/ Released)