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.

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green speaks to Marines March 26 during a visit to Okinawa. The commandant, Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, and the sergeant major traveled to the Marine bases on Okinawa from March 24-26 to talk with Marines about their expectations for the Marines and the Corps. “My priorities are to make sure we have the warfighting capabilities we need, to address the maturity of our leaders and to make sure they have the training, education and the experience that they need to be successful on the battlefield,” said Dunford. - Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green speaks to Marines March 26 during a visit to Okinawa. The commandant, Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, and the sergeant major traveled to the Marine bases on Okinawa from March 24-26 to talk with Marines about their expectations for the Marines and the Corps. “My priorities are to make sure we have the warfighting capabilities we need, to address the maturity of our leaders and to make sure they have the training, education and the experience that they need to be successful on the battlefield,” said Dunford.

Lance Cpl. Jordan Caserta, from Ogden, Utah, levels a trail at the new Medal of Honor Endurance Course Oct. 8 on Camp Hansen. Caserta alongside other Marines with the Camp Operations Office helped maintain trails and add signs throughout the endurance course. Caserta is a bulk fuel specialist with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Lance Cpl. Jordan Caserta, from Ogden, Utah, levels a trail at the new Medal of Honor Endurance Course Oct. 8 on Camp Hansen. Caserta alongside other Marines with the Camp Operations Office helped maintain trails and add signs throughout the endurance course. Caserta is a bulk fuel specialist with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Jesus Contreras, a Fabens, Texas, native, yanks on a rope attached to a fuse to pull it out of an inert bomb during Exercise Dragon Crab, a three-day exercise, June 26 at the Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex, Republic of Korea. The procedure is called a tape and line, and enables explosive ordnance disposal technicians to defuse a bomb from a safe distance. The scenario is one of eight meant to test the skills of EOD technicians from the U.S. Marine Corps and Army. Contreras is an EOD technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Wing Support Group 17, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Photo by Lance Cpl. Abbey Perria/Released) - U.S. Marine Sgt. Jesus Contreras, a Fabens, Texas, native, yanks on a rope attached to a fuse to pull it out of an inert bomb during Exercise Dragon Crab, a three-day exercise, June 26 at the Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex, Republic of Korea. The procedure is called a tape and line, and enables explosive ordnance disposal technicians to defuse a bomb from a safe distance. The scenario is one of eight meant to test the skills of EOD technicians from the U.S. Marine Corps and Army. Contreras is an EOD technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Wing Support Group 17, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Photo by Lance Cpl. Abbey Perria/Released)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 2nd Lt. Kyohei Aikawa, left, observes machine gun targets pointed out by U.S. Marine Sgt. David C. Nicol May 8 in the Central Training Area during a quarterly Marine Corps common skills training evolution specifically designed for bulk fuel specialists. Aikawa is currently taking part in the Japan Observer Exchange Program, which allows JGSDF service members to spend time with U.S. Marines. Aikawa was observing Bulk Fuel Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, as they trained with medium machine guns to provide their own security in a combat environment. Aikawa is a combat engineer officer with 2nd Division, 2nd Engineer Battalion, headquartered in Hokkaido, Japan. Nicol is a squad leader and bulk fuel specialist with Bulk Fuel Headquarters Company, 9th ESB, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 2nd Lt. Kyohei Aikawa, left, observes machine gun targets pointed out by U.S. Marine Sgt. David C. Nicol May 8 in the Central Training Area during a quarterly Marine Corps common skills training evolution specifically designed for bulk fuel specialists. Aikawa is currently taking part in the Japan Observer Exchange Program, which allows JGSDF service members to spend time with U.S. Marines. Aikawa was observing Bulk Fuel Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, as they trained with medium machine guns to provide their own security in a combat environment. Aikawa is a combat engineer officer with 2nd Division, 2nd Engineer Battalion, headquartered in Hokkaido, Japan. Nicol is a squad leader and bulk fuel specialist with Bulk Fuel Headquarters Company, 9th ESB, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. Marines push a medium girder bridge over a gap using a 7-ton truck April 25 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. An MGB is a lightweight, man-portable bridge, which can be assembled without using heavy equipment, and is capable of supporting troops and tactical vehicle. The U.S. Marines are with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - U.S. Marines push a medium girder bridge over a gap using a 7-ton truck April 25 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. An MGB is a lightweight, man-portable bridge, which can be assembled without using heavy equipment, and is capable of supporting troops and tactical vehicle. The U.S. Marines are with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Republic of Korea Marine Pfc. Bae Jun Yeok, center, engages a target while U.S. Marine Cpl. Steven R. Bohez, right, supervises May 1 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. The U.S. Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Program is designed to make Marines more proficient when engaging enemies in a hostile situation. Bae is a Daegu, Republic of Korea, native and generator operator with 1st ROK Marine Engineer Battalion, 1st ROK Marine Division. Bohez is a Detroit, Mich., native and combat engineer with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Republic of Korea Marine Pfc. Bae Jun Yeok, center, engages a target while U.S. Marine Cpl. Steven R. Bohez, right, supervises May 1 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. The U.S. Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Program is designed to make Marines more proficient when engaging enemies in a hostile situation. Bae is a Daegu, Republic of Korea, native and generator operator with 1st ROK Marine Engineer Battalion, 1st ROK Marine Division. Bohez is a Detroit, Mich., native and combat engineer with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Ryan J. Turba, left, demonstrates to Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines methods of employing a metal detector April 21 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. Marines use metal detectors to help identify improvised explosive devices, landmines or anything potentially harmful that is buried underground. The practical application familiarizes ROK Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps’ methods and techniques and they taught U.S. Marines their tactics, techniques and procedures as well. Turba, a Chilton, Wis., native, is a combat engineer with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cedric R. Haller II/Released - U.S. Marine Sgt. Ryan J. Turba, left, demonstrates to Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines methods of employing a metal detector April 21 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. Marines use metal detectors to help identify improvised explosive devices, landmines or anything potentially harmful that is buried underground. The practical application familiarizes ROK Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps’ methods and techniques and they taught U.S. Marines their tactics, techniques and procedures as well. Turba, a Chilton, Wis., native, is a combat engineer with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cedric R. Haller II/Released

U.S. Marines carry luggage and equipment to a staging area while offloading a high-speed vessel April 16 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. KMEP is a series of exercises conducted regularly between ROK and U.S. Marine Corps to increase interoperability and combined capability. The Marines are with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - U.S. Marines carry luggage and equipment to a staging area while offloading a high-speed vessel April 16 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. KMEP is a series of exercises conducted regularly between ROK and U.S. Marine Corps to increase interoperability and combined capability. The Marines are with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Lance Cpl. Jordan C. Caserta operates a fuel pump at Landing Zone Hawk in the Central Training Area March 27 during a field training exercise. Pump operators ensure the 600-gallon-per-minute pump functions properly while maintaining security. Caserta is a bulk fuel specialist with Bulk Fuel Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Lance Cpl. Jordan C. Caserta operates a fuel pump at Landing Zone Hawk in the Central Training Area March 27 during a field training exercise. Pump operators ensure the 600-gallon-per-minute pump functions properly while maintaining security. Caserta is a bulk fuel specialist with Bulk Fuel Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.