A volunteer directs Okinawa residents along the evacuation route during a tsunami evacuation drill Sept. 4 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The drill was arranged to familiarize Okinawa residents with the evacuation route. In the event of a tsunami, Okinawa residents would follow the evacuation route through Camp Foster to higher ground. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Brittany A. James/ Released) - A volunteer directs Okinawa residents along the evacuation route during a tsunami evacuation drill Sept. 4 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The drill was arranged to familiarize Okinawa residents with the evacuation route. In the event of a tsunami, Okinawa residents would follow the evacuation route through Camp Foster to higher ground. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Brittany A. James/ Released)

Lance Cpl. Luis Rosas, left, and Cpl. Ian Burnham, center, are presented a letter of appreciation by Eikatsu Sakihara Aug. 23 at the Urasoe City Police Department in Urasoe City, Okinawa, Japan. Rosas and Burnham were awarded letters of appreciation for their life-saving efforts following a vehicle collision, and their courage combating a vehicle fire April 16. Rosas is a Wilmington, California, native, and an engineer equipment mechanic with 3rd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Burnham is a Spokane, Washington, native, and electrical engineer equipment systems technician with 3rd Maintenance Bn., CLR-35, 3rd MLG, III MEF. Sakihara is Chief of Police with the Urasoe City Police Department. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Brittany A. James/ Released) - Lance Cpl. Luis Rosas, left, and Cpl. Ian Burnham, center, are presented a letter of appreciation by Eikatsu Sakihara Aug. 23 at the Urasoe City Police Department in Urasoe City, Okinawa, Japan. Rosas and Burnham were awarded letters of appreciation for their life-saving efforts following a vehicle collision, and their courage combating a vehicle fire April 16. Rosas is a Wilmington, California, native, and an engineer equipment mechanic with 3rd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Burnham is a Spokane, Washington, native, and electrical engineer equipment systems technician with 3rd Maintenance Bn., CLR-35, 3rd MLG, III MEF. Sakihara is Chief of Police with the Urasoe City Police Department. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Brittany A. James/ Released)

Republic of Korea Marines study a terrain map alongside U.S. Marines Oct. 7 at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-13. KMEP is a series of continuous combined training exercises designed to enhance the ROK-U.S. alliance, promote stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthen ROK-U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. The ROK Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 8th Brigade, 2nd ROK Marine Division. The U.S. Marines are with various units assigned to III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Stephen D. Himes/Released) - Republic of Korea Marines study a terrain map alongside U.S. Marines Oct. 7 at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-13. KMEP is a series of continuous combined training exercises designed to enhance the ROK-U.S. alliance, promote stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthen ROK-U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. The ROK Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 8th Brigade, 2nd ROK Marine Division. The U.S. Marines are with various units assigned to III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Stephen D. Himes/Released)

An Okinawa citizen salutes the national ensigns of the U.S. and Japan April 29 at Camp Foster, during a community outreach event called the Marine Corps 101 Seminar. The event allows Okinawa citizens the opportunity to learn the history of the U.S. Marine Corps and see military life on various installations. - An Okinawa citizen salutes the national ensigns of the U.S. and Japan April 29 at Camp Foster, during a community outreach event called the Marine Corps 101 Seminar. The event allows Okinawa citizens the opportunity to learn the history of the U.S. Marine Corps and see military life on various installations.

Department of Defense contractor Scott English, right, and civilian contractor Tim Montly inspect a Humvee April 10 before the vehicle is loaded onto the USNS Sacagawea at the Gwangyang Port, Republic of Korea, during exercise Freedom Banner 2014. Freedom Banner 14 is a maritime prepositioning force ship offloading exercise that demonstrates offshore readiness of personnel and equipment to respond to a disaster relief or contingency scenario while strengthening ties between the ROK and U.S. forces. English is a quality assurance specialist with the Technical Assistance and Advisory Team, Marine Corps Logistics Command Forward, Blount Island Command. Montly is a civilian contractor with the USNS Sacagawea maritime prepositioning force ship. - Department of Defense contractor Scott English, right, and civilian contractor Tim Montly inspect a Humvee April 10 before the vehicle is loaded onto the USNS Sacagawea at the Gwangyang Port, Republic of Korea, during exercise Freedom Banner 2014. Freedom Banner 14 is a maritime prepositioning force ship offloading exercise that demonstrates offshore readiness of personnel and equipment to respond to a disaster relief or contingency scenario while strengthening ties between the ROK and U.S. forces. English is a quality assurance specialist with the Technical Assistance and Advisory Team, Marine Corps Logistics Command Forward, Blount Island Command. Montly is a civilian contractor with the USNS Sacagawea maritime prepositioning force ship.

Rock climbing trainer Lee Sung instructs U.S. Marines and local community climbing enthusiasts to attach team markings on the back of their shirts during a community relations event at the POSCO Gymnasium Rock Climbing Sports Club in Gwangyang, Republic of Korea March 16 during exercise Freedom Banner 14. During the event the Marines and rock climbing enthusiasts paired off into groups and competed for points gained by climbing the furthest along the top of the rock wall. The Marines are with G-3, Civil Affairs Detachment, III Marine Expeditionary Force Command Element. - Rock climbing trainer Lee Sung instructs U.S. Marines and local community climbing enthusiasts to attach team markings on the back of their shirts during a community relations event at the POSCO Gymnasium Rock Climbing Sports Club in Gwangyang, Republic of Korea March 16 during exercise Freedom Banner 14. During the event the Marines and rock climbing enthusiasts paired off into groups and competed for points gained by climbing the furthest along the top of the rock wall. The Marines are with G-3, Civil Affairs Detachment, III Marine Expeditionary Force Command Element.