CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, JAPAN– Maj. Heath Ruppert guides a class discussion in an Expeditionary Warfare School class Sept. 21 at the College of Distant Education and Training building aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, JAPAN– Maj. Heath Ruppert guides a class discussion in an Expeditionary Warfare School class Sept. 21 at the College of Distant Education and Training building aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The EWS trains company grade officers to serve in an expeditionary environment by focusing on the foundation, doctrine and operations of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Through these classes Marines gain a thorough understanding of the MAGTF, which is made up of four core elements: the command element, ground combat element, aviation combat element, and logistics element. This class provides education through practical application and critical thinking. They then receive feedback about why or why not their idea or plan would work. Ruppert is the MAGTF planner officer with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and instructor of the EWS.

Sgts. David A. Lopez, left, Roberto A. Martinez, center, and Paul A. Baran pose for a photo Feb. 9 at Kin Blue Training Area. The three sergeants gave their keys to success as small unit leaders in the Marine Corps. Lopez, from Blue Island, Illinois, is a data systems technician. Martinez, from Sterling, Illinois, is a motor transport operator. Baran, from Vancouver, Washington, is a ground radio repairer. The Marines are with Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Sgts. David A. Lopez, left, Roberto A. Martinez, center, and Paul A. Baran pose for a photo Feb. 9 at Kin Blue Training Area. The three sergeants gave their keys to success as small unit leaders in the Marine Corps. Lopez, from Blue Island, Illinois, is a data systems technician. Martinez, from Sterling, Illinois, is a motor transport operator. Baran, from Vancouver, Washington, is a ground radio repairer. The Marines are with Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, 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)

Staff Sgt. Eduardo R. Guzman, right, defends against a blow from Cpl. Terrance J. Slaughter, left, July 14 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma’s McCutcheon Gym during a Martial Arts Instructor course. The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program was officially established in 2002, and the principle of hand-to-hand combat in the Marine Corps has existed since the Corps was established. Guzman is a Chicago, Illinois, native and aviation supply specialist with Marine Air Logistics Squadron 36, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Slaughter is a Tomball, Texas, native and air support operator with Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st MAW, III MEF. - Staff Sgt. Eduardo R. Guzman, right, defends against a blow from Cpl. Terrance J. Slaughter, left, July 14 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma’s McCutcheon Gym during a Martial Arts Instructor course. The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program was officially established in 2002, and the principle of hand-to-hand combat in the Marine Corps has existed since the Corps was established. Guzman is a Chicago, Illinois, native and aviation supply specialist with Marine Air Logistics Squadron 36, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Slaughter is a Tomball, Texas, native and air support operator with Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st MAW, III MEF.

Lt. Gen. John Wissler addresses an audience May 15 at The Palms on Camp Hansen. Wissler spoke to the audience of the 2014 Military Women’s Leadership Symposium about his support of women in the military and what the Marine Corps leadership is doing about equality in different occupational fields. The symposium gave participants the chance to speak about issues in regards to being a female in the military. Wissler is the commanding general of the III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/Released) - Lt. Gen. John Wissler addresses an audience May 15 at The Palms on Camp Hansen. Wissler spoke to the audience of the 2014 Military Women’s Leadership Symposium about his support of women in the military and what the Marine Corps leadership is doing about equality in different occupational fields. The symposium gave participants the chance to speak about issues in regards to being a female in the military. Wissler is the commanding general of the III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/Released)