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Pfc. Luke Kramer, a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defense specialist with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion breaks apart a CS gas capsule during gas chamber training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 16, 2020. This training enhances the task force’s confidence and proficiency with their chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear equipment. Marines and Sailors with SPMAGTF-SC are conducting a variety of pre-deployment training events and qualifications in order to enhance crisis response preparedness in and around Latin America and the Caribbean. These events assist the Marines and Sailors with providing security cooperation training and engineering projects alongside Partner Nation military forces in Central and South America. Kramer is a native of Manteca, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)