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U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 16-4, integrated with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces to train in counter-improvised explosive devices detection and vehicle control point procedures in Suva, Fiji Oct.14, 2016. The Koa Moana exercise seeks to enhance senior military leader engagements between allied and partner nations in the Pacific with a collective interest in military-to-military relations and to discuss key aspects of military operations, capability development and interoperability in the South Pacifc.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Master Chief Petty Officer Michael Smith, the outgoing command master chief of I Marine Expeditionary Force, explains the role of the CMC before relinquishing his duties in a change of charge and retirement ceremony at Camp Pendleton June 3, 2016. The command master chief serves as the senior enlisted advisor for the Navy within I MEF.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Marines and sailors with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conduct counter-improvised explosive device training at Camp Pendleton April 14, 2016. During the training, Marines patrolled a designated area while applying proper procedures for locating and avoiding IEDs

Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion competed against one another in a series of training exercises to determine the best sapper squad across Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 21 – 25. This competition was the first of its kind run by 2nd CEB in over a decade.

Instructors with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company teach Marines with the evacuation control team from Combat Logistics Battalion 2, how to operate a metal detector in counter-improvised explosive device training Feb. 23, 2016. The training allows Marines with CLB 2 to become efficient at countering IED’s while deployed with the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force.

Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion participated in a Counter Improvised Explosive Device Course at SR-12 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 4, 2015. The Marines participated in the course to become more efficient at the various aspects of being a combat engineer.

This edition features a story about Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) receiving a Counter Improvised Explosive Device class. During the class Marines are taught about several different types of IEDs, the materials used to make them and how to identify, mark and avoid them. The Marines are also taught how to use a metal detector and how to perform dismounted sweeps. Marines complete a practical application course before, to ensure they can recognize the signs of an IED. Produced by Sgt. Deanne Hurla. Includes a sound bite from Sgt. Matthew Bowen, Motor Transport Platoon Sergeant, Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), of Bellingham, Wash.