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The USAV Fort McHenry (LCU-2020) docks on the ammunition pier at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 8, 2021. As part of exercise Yama Sakura 81, Marines and Sailors from MCAS Iwakuni conducted logistical support of the 38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade to test offloading and loading capabilities. Yama Sakura 81 is the largest U.S.-Japan bilateral and joint command post exercise, which enables participants to work as dedicated partners in support of the U.S.-Japan security alliance and for continued peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. This year’s exercise commemorates the 40th anniversary of Yama Sakura.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Austin)

Bulgaria, Moldova, U.S., and Ukraine attend an exercise hosted by Romania called Platinum Eagle. Black Sea Rotational Force’s participation in Platinum Eagle allows training with multiple partner nations and is crucial in dealing with regional issues and keeping peace in the Eastern European region.

Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force 17.2 execute a two-day cold weather range consisting of firing different machine gun systems and creating and setting off demolition charges.

The mortar Marines by trade, spent three days practicing the basics of marksmanship with rifles, pistols and shotguns.

Marines with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment conduct fire support, team training aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 24, 2014. The Marines worked together to complete fire missions utilizing the 81mm mortar system. Also available in high definition.

For one of the final events of their Integrated Training Exercise, the Marines of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, participated in a three-day battalion assault course at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Feb. 3 to Feb. 5. The exercise consisted of an initial assault, a 36-hour defense and a counter attack. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Joseph Scanlan/Released) Also available in high definition