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161209-M-EO036-373 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 9, 2016) Maritime Raid Force Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit launch from USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) on a rigid hull inflatable boat to conduct a visit, board, search and seizure drill during the Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise. During the three-week training evolution, Marines will tackle a wide range of operations and scenarios enhancing interoperability and amphibious warfare capabilities with their Navy counterparts. VBSS drills allow the Maritime Raid Force to utilize its at-sea capabilities to claim and reclaim control of ships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brianna Gaudi/Released)