A CH-53E Super Stallion prepares to land Nov. 5 during a simulated tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise as part of exercise Blue Chromite 15 at LZ Dodo in the Central Training Area. The landing zone was near combat town, the last known location of the downed aircraft crew members. Upon arriving in combat town, the Marines had to engage opposing forces and track the crew members’ location. The CH-53E is with HMH-XXX, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force - A CH-53E Super Stallion prepares to land Nov. 5 during a simulated tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise as part of exercise Blue Chromite 15 at LZ Dodo in the Central Training Area. The landing zone was near combat town, the last known location of the downed aircraft crew members. Upon arriving in combat town, the Marines had to engage opposing forces and track the crew members’ location. The CH-53E is with HMH-XXX, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force

Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines maneuver in Humvees while firing downrange during moving live-fire training June 18 as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-8 at the Susungri Range in Pohang, South Korea. The range gave the Marines a better perspective on the difficulties of firing from moving vehicles. KMEP 14-8 is a combined, small-unit training exercise that enhances the combat readiness and interoperability of ROK and U.S. Marine Corps forces. The U.S. Marines are with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. The ROK Marines are with Military Police Company, 1st ROK Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drew Tech/Released) - Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines maneuver in Humvees while firing downrange during moving live-fire training June 18 as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-8 at the Susungri Range in Pohang, South Korea. The range gave the Marines a better perspective on the difficulties of firing from moving vehicles. KMEP 14-8 is a combined, small-unit training exercise that enhances the combat readiness and interoperability of ROK and U.S. Marine Corps forces. The U.S. Marines are with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. The ROK Marines are with Military Police Company, 1st ROK Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drew Tech/Released)

Cpl. Austin T. Dodd, left, and Staff Sgt. Eric J. Ellenberger observe the actions of their Marines during a virtual scenario provided by a combat convoy simulator April 15 at Camp Hansen. The indoor simulator has six octagon-shaped stations connected to one network, and provides an immersive training environment for vehicle operators and passengers. Dodd is a military policeman with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. Ellenberger is a platoon sergeant with the battalion. - Cpl. Austin T. Dodd, left, and Staff Sgt. Eric J. Ellenberger observe the actions of their Marines during a virtual scenario provided by a combat convoy simulator April 15 at Camp Hansen. The indoor simulator has six octagon-shaped stations connected to one network, and provides an immersive training environment for vehicle operators and passengers. Dodd is a military policeman with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. Ellenberger is a platoon sergeant with the battalion.

Pfc. Austin J. Baker, center, provides security March 19 during a patrol as part of a field training exercise in the Central Training Area, Okinawa. When the squad reached a path leading off the road, the patrol was halted and a team would clear the area to ensure it was safe. Baker is a law enforcement specialist with Company A, 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. - Pfc. Austin J. Baker, center, provides security March 19 during a patrol as part of a field training exercise in the Central Training Area, Okinawa. When the squad reached a path leading off the road, the patrol was halted and a team would clear the area to ensure it was safe. Baker is a law enforcement specialist with Company A, 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF.

Religious program specialists provide security for a chaplain March 25 at the military operation on urbanized terrain facility in the Central Training Area, Okinawa. The religious program specialists participated in a weeklong training program to learn how to assist and protect chaplains during potentially dangerous situations. The sailors are with various units within III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Religious program specialists provide security for a chaplain March 25 at the military operation on urbanized terrain facility in the Central Training Area, Okinawa. The religious program specialists participated in a weeklong training program to learn how to assist and protect chaplains during potentially dangerous situations. The sailors are with various units within III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Military working dog handlers use a mine detector coupled with environmental cues to find six simulated improvised explosive devices emplaced by explosive ordnance disposal technicians March 24 during a training event at Camp Hansen. While military working dogs are able to identify explosives, it is necessary for the handlers to know how to identify the types of environments where IEDs may be emplaced. The military working dog handlers are with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. - Military working dog handlers use a mine detector coupled with environmental cues to find six simulated improvised explosive devices emplaced by explosive ordnance disposal technicians March 24 during a training event at Camp Hansen. While military working dogs are able to identify explosives, it is necessary for the handlers to know how to identify the types of environments where IEDs may be emplaced. The military working dog handlers are with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF.

Staff Sgt. Eric J. Ellenberger, standing, addresses Marines with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion following a security patrol training evolution March 19 at the Central Training Area as part of a field training exercise. During the discussion, Ellenberger explained ways for the unit to increase proficiency during security patrol scenarios. Ellenberger is a military police member with Company A, 3rd LE Bn., III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. - Staff Sgt. Eric J. Ellenberger, standing, addresses Marines with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion following a security patrol training evolution March 19 at the Central Training Area as part of a field training exercise. During the discussion, Ellenberger explained ways for the unit to increase proficiency during security patrol scenarios. Ellenberger is a military police member with Company A, 3rd LE Bn., III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF.

Dasty stares at an explosive Oct. 24 at Range 160 on Camp Hansen, signaling his handler that an improvised explosive device may be buried there. Dasty is a military working dog with 3rd LE Bn. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donald T. Peterson/Released) - Dasty stares at an explosive Oct. 24 at Range 160 on Camp Hansen, signaling his handler that an improvised explosive device may be buried there. Dasty is a military working dog with 3rd LE Bn. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donald T. Peterson/Released)

Marines move to clear a building Oct. 3 during military operations on urbanized terrain training at combat town in the Central Training Area. The training provided an opportunity for Marines to perfect MOUT skills in a controlled environment against mock enemies using simulated rounds. The Marines are with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. Ranum/Released) - Marines move to clear a building Oct. 3 during military operations on urbanized terrain training at combat town in the Central Training Area. The training provided an opportunity for Marines to perfect MOUT skills in a controlled environment against mock enemies using simulated rounds. The Marines are with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. Ranum/Released)