Marines launch their Assault Amphibious Vehicle from the hull of the USS Germantown (LSD 42) Nov. 2 during exercise Blue Chromite 15. Blue Chromite demonstrates the Navy and Marine Corps’ amphibious and expeditionary capabilities from the sea. The Marines are with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Marines launch their Assault Amphibious Vehicle from the hull of the USS Germantown (LSD 42) Nov. 2 during exercise Blue Chromite 15. Blue Chromite demonstrates the Navy and Marine Corps’ amphibious and expeditionary capabilities from the sea. The Marines are with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

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)

Chief Warrant Officer Anton J. Cuevas, a native of Fayetteville, N.C., presents a plaque to the Meio University Football Club coach to thank the team for participating in a soccer match May 11 on Camp Courtney. The match built upon the already strong relationship between the community and service members. Cuevas is the coach of the Island Warriors and a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense specialist with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Thor Larson/Released) - Chief Warrant Officer Anton J. Cuevas, a native of Fayetteville, N.C., presents a plaque to the Meio University Football Club coach to thank the team for participating in a soccer match May 11 on Camp Courtney. The match built upon the already strong relationship between the community and service members. Cuevas is the coach of the Island Warriors and a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense specialist with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Thor Larson/Released)

Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines practice casualty transport techniques March 5 during a combat lifesaver course at Warrior Base in the Republic of Korea. The five-day course taught students various ways to treat common battlefield injuries. The ROK Marines are with 1st Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Division. The U.S. Marines are with Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released) - Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines practice casualty transport techniques March 5 during a combat lifesaver course at Warrior Base in the Republic of Korea. The five-day course taught students various ways to treat common battlefield injuries. The ROK Marines are with 1st Battalion, 1st Regiment, 2nd Division. The U.S. Marines are with Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Brad L. Bailey, right, demonstrates how to properly remove mission-oriented protective posture equipment using the buddy system during chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense instruction Feb. 28 at New Mexico Live-Fire Complex, Warrior Base, Republic of Korea, as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-2. The instruction covered various topics such as chemical detection, decontamination, and donning and shedding of a gas mask. Bailey is a CBRN defense specialist with Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. The ROK Marines are with 1st Company, 1st Bn., 1st Regiment, 2nd Division. - U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Brad L. Bailey, right, demonstrates how to properly remove mission-oriented protective posture equipment using the buddy system during chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense instruction Feb. 28 at New Mexico Live-Fire Complex, Warrior Base, Republic of Korea, as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-2. The instruction covered various topics such as chemical detection, decontamination, and donning and shedding of a gas mask. Bailey is a CBRN defense specialist with Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. The ROK Marines are with 1st Company, 1st Bn., 1st Regiment, 2nd Division.

Marines run toward an awaiting CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter Jan. 8 at Camp Hansen. The Marines took part in fast-rope training, where more than 100 Marines familiarized themselves with the essential technique. The Marines are with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/Released) - Marines run toward an awaiting CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter Jan. 8 at Camp Hansen. The Marines took part in fast-rope training, where more than 100 Marines familiarized themselves with the essential technique. The Marines are with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/Released)