A security post stands inside the concertina wired perimeter of a forward operations base Feb. 3 on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan. Marines with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force performed a field training exercise Jan. 25 to Feb. 4. The purpose of the exercise was to test the unit’s ability to deploy and command and control ability over a wide area. Along with being physically exhausted, the Marines mental stamina were put to the test by standing constant security shifts. - A security post stands inside the concertina wired perimeter of a forward operations base Feb. 3 on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan. Marines with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force performed a field training exercise Jan. 25 to Feb. 4. The purpose of the exercise was to test the unit’s ability to deploy and command and control ability over a wide area. Along with being physically exhausted, the Marines mental stamina were put to the test by standing constant security shifts.

Staff Sgt. James M. Fehr, a San Manuel, Arizona native, poses for a photo on range 18 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Fehr traveled to Okinawa from Quantico, Virginia to coach Marines participating in a three-gun shooting competition where Marines shot the M9 pistol, M1014 shotgun and the M16A4 service rifle. “Our goal is to make the Marines into better warfighters,” said Fehr. “Everyone benefits from going out and training in their weapon systems.” Fehr is a competitor, instructor and staff non-commissioned officer in charge of the U.S. the Marine Corps Combat Shooting Team. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Brittany A. James/ Released) - Staff Sgt. James M. Fehr, a San Manuel, Arizona native, poses for a photo on range 18 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Fehr traveled to Okinawa from Quantico, Virginia to coach Marines participating in a three-gun shooting competition where Marines shot the M9 pistol, M1014 shotgun and the M16A4 service rifle. “Our goal is to make the Marines into better warfighters,” said Fehr. “Everyone benefits from going out and training in their weapon systems.” Fehr is a competitor, instructor and staff non-commissioned officer in charge of the U.S. the Marine Corps Combat Shooting Team. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Brittany A. James/ Released)

Sgt. Maj. Peter A. Siaw speaks to guests as the newly appointed sergeant major during a relief and appointment ceremony Feb. 19 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Siaw assumed duties as sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan from Sgt. Maj. R. Kevin Williamson who will move on to begin his new assignment at Manpower Management Division, Manpower Reserve Affairs, Headquarters Marine Corps. Siaw served previously as the sergeant major for Education Command, Marine Corps University in Quantico, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Brittany A. James/ Released) - Sgt. Maj. Peter A. Siaw speaks to guests as the newly appointed sergeant major during a relief and appointment ceremony Feb. 19 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Siaw assumed duties as sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan from Sgt. Maj. R. Kevin Williamson who will move on to begin his new assignment at Manpower Management Division, Manpower Reserve Affairs, Headquarters Marine Corps. Siaw served previously as the sergeant major for Education Command, Marine Corps University in Quantico, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Brittany A. James/ Released)

Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band perform at the Koza Music Town, Okinawa City, Okinawa, Japan, for the Okinawa City Promenade Concert Feb. 6, 2016. The III MEF Band was the final performance following the Kubasaki High School Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nelson Duenas/ Released) - Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band perform at the Koza Music Town, Okinawa City, Okinawa, Japan, for the Okinawa City Promenade Concert Feb. 6, 2016. The III MEF Band was the final performance following the Kubasaki High School Band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nelson Duenas/ Released)