A U.S. Marine and a Latvian soldier help each other load ammunition to prepare for a live-fire range during Exercise Iron Sword 16 at the Rukla Training Area, Rukla, Lithuania, Nov. 23, 2016. The Marine is assigned to Black Sea Rotational Force 16.2. Iron Sword is an annual multinational exercise designed to enhance interoperability between NATO allies who are dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure Europe. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Clarence L. Wimberly