Jordanian soldiers learn about the various weapon systems used by U.S. Marines during a static display presentation from Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit May 14, 2012, during Exercise Eager Lion 12. The Marines and Jordanian soldiers shared information on capabilities and operating procedures for a variety of equipment and weapon systems as they prepared for for upcoming bilateral training they will conduct during the exercise. Eager Lion 12 is scheduled to take place throughout the month of May and is designed to strengthen the military-to-military relationships of 19 nations and more than 11,000 participants. This is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group,which are currently deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of operations as a theater reserve and crisis response force.