Col. Scott F. Benedict, left, commanding officer of

Col. Scott F. Benedict, left, commanding officer of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response, speaks with Congressman Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) Sept. 23, 2013, at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. Issa spent several hours with SP-MAGTF Crisis Response, discussing the capabilities of the Corps' newest unit. SP-MAGTF Crisis Response is a self-mobile, self-sustaining force capable of responding to a range of crises to protect both U.S. and partner-nation security interests in the region, as well as strengthening partnerships throughout the U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Joshua W. Larson)