U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Josh Hagler, an infantry rifleman

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Josh Hagler, an infantry rifleman with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC), guard a listening and observation post during a security patrol at Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Dec. 2, 2015. As part of their force protection responsibilities, the Marines stand post security, man entry-control points, conduct patrols throughout the camp, and when needed, provide a quick reaction force to respond to an emergency or crisis. The efforts of SPMAGTF-CR-CC Marines contribute to supporting Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve by enabling Iraqi and coalition training and operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rick Hurtado / Released).