Marines provide security as others board an MV22B Osprey Jan. 10 on Camp Courtney in Okinawa, Japan. The Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force took part in a night raid as the first of three situational training events that make up the Realistic Urban Training Exercise. Expeditionary Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF designed the training to test the MRF’s ability to respond to any contingency or crisis in the United States Pacific Command’s area of responsibility. - Marines provide security as others board an MV22B Osprey Jan. 10 on Camp Courtney in Okinawa, Japan. The Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force took part in a night raid as the first of three situational training events that make up the Realistic Urban Training Exercise. Expeditionary Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF designed the training to test the MRF’s ability to respond to any contingency or crisis in the United States Pacific Command’s area of responsibility.

Sgt. Christopher Rateau-Holbach, from Fulton, Mississippi, swims towards his destination Oct. 30 at White Beach Naval Facility during the scout swimmers course. The students underwent countless hours in the water in order to become more proficient in maneuvering through the water. Rateau-Holbach is a student with Expeditionary Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. - Sgt. Christopher Rateau-Holbach, from Fulton, Mississippi, swims towards his destination Oct. 30 at White Beach Naval Facility during the scout swimmers course. The students underwent countless hours in the water in order to become more proficient in maneuvering through the water. Rateau-Holbach is a student with Expeditionary Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF.

Sgt. Gerry Pratama, from Anahuac, Texas, practices CPR during a scout swimmers course Oct. 22 at the Camp Hansen Aquatic Center. During the first of three weeks, students will earn their lifeguard certification, so they can provide first aid while training in the ocean. Pratama is a student with Expeditionary Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Unit Headquarters Group, III MEF. - Sgt. Gerry Pratama, from Anahuac, Texas, practices CPR during a scout swimmers course Oct. 22 at the Camp Hansen Aquatic Center. During the first of three weeks, students will earn their lifeguard certification, so they can provide first aid while training in the ocean. Pratama is a student with Expeditionary Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Unit Headquarters Group, III MEF.