U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 1,

U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 1, 2019)
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. James Huynh, top, and Cpl. Heath Hagler, both aircraft ordnance technicians with Marine Attack Squadron 223, attached to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Central Command, conduct release and control functions on an AV-8B Harrier to ensure that the aircraft’s weapons system is ready for operations in the region. As a quick reaction force, the SPMAGTF-CR-CC is capable of deploying aviation, ground and logistical forces forward at a moment's notice, and supports Operation Inherent Resolve, working by, with, and through the partner forces to defeat ISIS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alina Thackray/Released)