200214-M-QS584-1009 CAMP WILSON, MARINE CORPS BASE

200214-M-QS584-1009 CAMP WILSON, MARINE CORPS BASE 29 PALMS, CA, Feb. 14, 2020. A U.S. Marines with Crisis Response Company, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response- Central Command 20.2, carries a M240 Bravo during Tactical Recover of Aircraft and Personnel rehearsal prior to Certification Exercise. CERTEX is the final evaluation exercise for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, serving as the Command Element, SPMAGTF-CR-CC 20.2, to ensure unit readiness to respond to a wide-range of crisis scenarios. Marines from 2nd Battalion 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, will serve as the ground combat element for SPMAGTF-CR-CC 20.2 during their upcoming deployment to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Brendan Custer)