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U.S. Marines with Tank Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participate in Exercise Alligator Dagger in Djibouti, Africa, Dec. 6-22. This exercise enabled the tank platoon to conduct multiple firing ranges, practice tank formations, and perform annual maintenance. This exercise provided an opportunity for the three ships of the Makin-Island Amphibious Ready Group/11th MEU to come together and conduct amphibious training within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. Gunnery Sgt. Robert B. Brown Jr. directed this video and provided supplemental videography. Lance Cpl. Zachery Laning edited and provided the bulk of the videography.

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in Exercise Alligator Dagger in Djibouti, Africa, Dec. 6-22, 2016. The unilateral exercise provided an opportunity for the Makin-Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th MEU to train in amphibious operations and combat sustainment training ashore in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 11th MEU is currently supporting U.S. 5th Fleet's mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region.

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment conducted aerial insertion and raids during Steel Knight in Yuma, Ariz., Dec. 6-8, 2016. The training provide a realistic scenario for the Marines to enhance raid skills clearing and securing open areas and urban terrains. Steel Knight is a division level exercise designed to enhance the command and control and interoperaiblity with the 1st Marine Division, its adjacent units and naval support forces. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Frank Cordoba/Released)

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment conducted aerial insertion and raids during Steel Knight in Yuma, Arizona, Dec. 6-8, 2016. The training provide a realistic scenario for the Marines to enhance raid skills clearing and securing open areas and urban terrains. Steel Knight is a division level exercise designed to enhance the command and control and interoperaiblity with the 1st Marine Division, its adjacent units and naval support forces. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Frank Cordoba/Released)

U.S Marines and Sailors with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group/11th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct Exercise Tiger Strike 2016 in the Sabah Province, Malaysia, Nov. 9-13, 2016. TS16 was the third iteration of the bilateral training exercise held between Malaysian and U.S.'s armed forces, which included training in: jungle survival, Marine Corps Martial Arts, non-lethal weapons, helicopter loading and offloading, combat service support, medical exchanges, and small boat operations.

The Reserve Report is a bimonthly newscast featuring news from across Marine Forces Reserve. This episode features MARADMIN 512/16, which outlines billets for Active Reserve Marines, the Reserve Marksmanship Coaches Course, and 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment participating in a Battle Streamer Rededication Ceremony.

III MEB Moto Video featuring Ssang Yong 16 and Phiblex 33

PHIBLEX 33 is an annual bilateral exercise conducted with the Armed Forces of the Philippines which combines amphibious landing and life-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to strengthen iteroperability and working relationships through commitment, capability and cooperation. (U.S. Marine Corps production by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Garett Burns/Released)

The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit conducted amphibious sustainment training on Oahu and the island of Hawaii, Oct. 19-23, after departing Naval Base San Diego, Oct. 14, for a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. The sustainment training allowed the Navy-Marine Corps team to sharpen the skills they learned during a six-month pre-deployment cycle, and included planning and execution of ship-to-shore operations, a company-sized helo-borne raid, combat marksmanship, fire support operations, and simulated convoy operations.

Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct sustainment training at Marine Corps Base Hawaii and Marine Corps Training Area Bellows at Oahu, Hawaii, October 14-19, 2016. The MRF training included combat marksmanship, close-quarters battle drills, and parachute familiarization operations. The training took place in conjunction with the MEU's Western Pacific 16-2 deployment.

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3d Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force train with Republic of Korea Marines at the Mountain Warfare Training Center in Pohang, Republic of Korea, October 10-12, 2016. The training is designed to enhance warfare skills in a mountainous terrain. Bilateral training between the U.S. and partner nations strengthens interoperability and advances objectives that ensure regional stability and security.

U.S. Marines and sailors paint, repair and garden Malabanias Integrated School in Pampanga, Angeles City, Philippines, Oct. 6, 2016. The service members were participating in Philippine Amphibious Exercise Landing 33 (PHIBLEX). PHIBLEX is an annual U.S.-Philippine military bilateral exercise that combines amphibious landing and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to strengthen interoperability and working relationships. Includes soundbites from Cmdr. Ray Bailey, chaplain, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade; and Cpl. Hollianne Ervin, finance technician, 3rd MEB. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Steven Tran/Released)

In 2006, U.S. and Philippine Forces conducted disaster relief operations in the Philippines after a massive rock slide-debris avalanche destroyed a mountain village in Southern Leyte. Capabilities practiced during annual exercises such as PHIBLEX better prepare the nations for real life operations. (U.S. Marine Corps Motion Imagery by Lance Cpl. Garett Burns/Relesed)

13th MEU Combat Camera, Camp Pendleton (October 6, 2016) - WestPac-16 deployment February 2016 to September 2016. The 13th MEU deployed to 5th and 7th fleet area of operations providing close air support to Iraqi security forces and the coalition fighting ISIL in Operation Inherent Resolve. The Fighting 13th supported the UAE-led coalition fighting Al Qaeda in Mukalla, Yemen. The Fighting 13th participated in multinational training exercises SSang Yong in South Korea and Eager Lion in Jordan. The Fighting 13th participated in theater security cooperation engagements with military counterparts in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Hector de Jesus/RELEASED)

During Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX), U.S. and Philippine service members continue to enhance their relationship through commitment, cooperation and capability. PHIBLEX is an annual U.S.-Philippine military bilateral exercise which combines amphibious capabilities and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to strengthen interoperability and working relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Andre Heath/Released)

In 2013, U.S. and Philippine Forces conducted disaster relief operations in the Philippines during Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda). Capabilities practiced during annual exercises such as PHIBLEX better prepare the nations for real life operations. (U.S. Marine Corps Motion Imagery by Lance Cpl. David Delgadillo/Relesed)

U.S. and Phillippine service members attend the opening ceremony for PHIBLEX 33 on Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Phillippines, Oct 4 2016. PHIBLEX is an annual U.S.-Phillippine military bilateral exercise which combines amphibious capabilities and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to strenghten interoperability and working relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Steven Tran and Lance Cpl. Garett Burns/Released)

U.S. and Phillippine service members attend the opening ceremony for PHIBLEX 33 on Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Phillippines, Oct 4 2016. PHIBLEX is an annual U.S.-Phillippine military bilateral exercise which combines amphibious capabilities and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to strenghten interoperability and working relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Steven Tran and Lance Cpl. Garett Burns/Released)

Marines from across the U.S. Pacific Command formed a Marine Air-Ground Task Force that integrated with a U.S. joint task force to conduct missions that enhance joint operational readiness during Exercise Valiant Shield on Guam and around the Mariana Islands Range Complex from Sept. 12-23, 2016. Valiant Shield is a biennial U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps exercise held in Guam, focusing on real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces at sea, in the air, on land and in cyberspace. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Jessica Quezada)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group/11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct its Certification Exercise off the coast of California, Sept. 7-23, 2016. CERTEX is the final exercise, in which the MEU is evaluated and certified to deploy to the Central and Pacific Commands' areas of responsibilities during their upcoming WestPac 16-2 deployment.

U.S. Navy pilot Lt. Andrew Harring, assigned to Patrol Squadron Eight (VP-8), talks about the range clearance for a sinking exercise during Valiant Shield 16, the ship was sunk 220 nautical miles Northeast of Guam, Sept.13,2016. Conducting these types of joint training events provide service members the opportunity to improve communication while gaining proficiency in tactics, targeting and live firing against a surface target at sea. VS16 is a biennial, U.S.- only field training exercise that focuses on training all services to increase interoperability and working relationships.

Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin endure a French Armed Forces Nautical Commando Course at Quartier Gribeauval, New Caledonia, Aug. 15 to Sept. 1, 2016. This marks the first U.S. forces ever to complete the course. The course is a part of Exercise AmeriCal 16, a bilateral training exercise designed to enhance mutual combat capabilities and improve relations between the U.S. Marine Corps and the French Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Carlos Cruz Jr.)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif., (Aug. 26, 2016) -- Lance Cpl. Caitlin Bevel tell us what has happened around the I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, Aug. 26, 2016. MCAS warrior run comp. U.S. Marines of headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miaramar participate in a warrior run competetion to detrermine wich section has the fastest team aboard MCAS Miramar 23 Aug., 2016. The participants ran 3.5 miles with 25lbs of weight in their packs adittionally carrying one water jug and two ammo cans. Lt. Col. Micheal A. Spears Commanding officer, HHS, MCAS Miramar and the HHS Sgt. Maj., Sgt. Maj. Kenneth F. Wiss were in attendance. https://www.dvidshub.net/video/480596/mcas-miramar-warrior-run ITX An overview video of what Marines conducting during Integrated Training Exercise 5-16 aboard Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. https://www.dvidshub.net/video/480183/integrated-training-exercise-5-16 Frozen Chosin Reunion 1950 MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — More than 150 Marine combat veterans and their families gathered for the reunion of the “Chosin Few,” August 17, 2016, aboard Camp Pendleton. The survivors of the battle of Chosin Reservoir come together biannually to reconnect and remember their fallen brothers in the intense battle. The veterans greatly appreciate the recognition for their trials, but it’s the emotions invoked from seeing their brothers who struggled alongside them that makes the reunion truly meaningful. https://www.dvidshub.net/video/479691/frozen-chosin-reunion __ Image: ARFF Mass cass Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting extinguish a fire during an aircraft mass casualty exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 24. Marines with ARFF and firefighters with the MCAS Miramar Fire Department worked alongside San Diego first responders to improve response times, solidify existing standard operating procedures for emergencies and fulfill annual training requirements. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2816722/san-diego-first-responders-conduct-mass-casualty-exercise-aboard-mcas-miramar crew chief loads osprey casualty A crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing leads Marines with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, onto an MV-22 Osprey during an integrated training exercise on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., August 14, 2016. ITX is designed to bring together the ground combat, air combat, and logistics combat elements of the Marine Corps into one fully capable and lethal unit ready to respond to global uncertainty. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2792238/3rd-battalion-7th-marines-off-flying-start night shoot Lance Cpl. Login Loftis, a machine gunner with Company F, 2nd Battalion 5th Marine Regiment fires a M240 medium machine gun as Lance Cpl. Krikland Harrington, a machine gunner with Company F, 2/5, looks through his night vision optic to guide Loftis onto his target during Integrated Training Exercise 5-16 aboard Marine Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms Calif., Aug. 18, 2016. ITX is designed to bring together the ground combat, air combat and logistics combat elements of the Marine Corps into one fully capable and lethal unit ready to respond to global uncertainty. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2807209/2nd-battalion-5th-marines-take-night secure perimeter, bring casualties back Private First Class Tyler Ren, left, and Lance Cpl. Adam Lovell, right, with Security Forces Platoon, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (I MHG), assess simulated casualties during a mass-casualty drill during I Marine Expeditionary Force Large Scale Exercise 2016 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 16, 2016. The security forces platoon ensured security of the perimeter as they waited for stretchers to transport simulated casualties to the aid station. LSE-16 is designed to enhance the command and control, and the interoperability between the I MEF command element staff, and its higher, adjacent and subordinate command headquarters. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2799489/secure-perimeter-bring-casualties-back Bureaucracy A U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams Tank, with Delta Company, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division conducts offensive and defensive tactics during Large Scale Exercise (LSE) on August 16, 2016, on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. LSE-16 is designed to enhance the command and control, and interoperability between I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) and its higher, adjacent and subordinate command headquarters. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2807219/bureaucracy __ assess 1st Tank Bn., 1st MARDIV Live fire at LSE U.S. Marines with Delta Company, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division conduct a Large Scale Exercise (LSE) on Marine Air Ground Command Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. Aug 18, 2016. LSE 2016 is designed to enhance the command and control and interoperability between I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) and its higher, adjacent and subordinate command headquarters https://www.dvidshub.net/video/479994/lse-16-1st-tank-battalion-live-fire-b-roll

An overview video of what MAGTF-7, commanded by the 7th Marine Regiment Headquarters, conducting during Integrated Training Exercise 5-16 aboard Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Reserve Marines from 20 states, along with service members from three coalition nations, participated in a Exercise Northern Strike 16, a three-week exercise that helps reservists gain knowledge and understanding of their profession as Marines. Exercise Northern Strike 16 took place at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, Mich. in the first three weeks of August 2016. Northern Strike 16 is a National Guard Bureau-sponsored exercise uniting approximately 5,000 Army, Air Force, Marine, and Special Forces service members from 20 states and three coalition countries during the first three weeks of August 2016 at the Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center and the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, both located in northern Michigan. The exercise strives to provide accessible, readiness-building opportunities for military units from all service branches to achieve and sustain proficiency in conducting mission command, air, sea, and ground maneuver integration, and the synchronization of fires in a joint, multinational, decisive action environment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Dallas Johnson/Released)

Marines with Charlie Company, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, participated in numerous simulated combat exercises at Exercise Northern Strike 16. In order to maintain proficiency in all aspects of combat, Reserve Recon Marines must practice exercises like combat parachute insertions. Exercise Northern Strike 16 is a National Guard Bureau-sponsored exercise uniting approximately 5,000 Army, Air Force, Marine, and Special Forces service members from 20 states and three coalition countries during the first three weeks of August 2016 at the Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center and the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, both located in northern Michigan. The exercise strives to provide accessible, readiness-building opportunities for military units from all service branches to achieve and sustain proficiency in conducting mission command, air, sea, and ground maneuver integration, and the synchronization of fires in a joint, multinational, decisive action environment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Dallas Johnson/Released)

Corpsmen with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Groups trained how to deal with multiples casualties at the time during I Marine Expeditionary Force Large Scale Exercise 2016. The corpsmen play an important role in the fight. The unique and historic relationship between corpsmen and Marines is unique. Interviewee 1: Petty Officer 3rd Class Leslie Rodriguez a hospital corpsmen with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group. Interviewee 2: Petty Officer 2nd Class Joseph Muniz a hospital corpsmen with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group.

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif., (Aug. 16, 2016) Marines with Security Forces Platoon, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (I MHG), execute a mass-casualty drill during I Marine Expeditionary Force Large Scale Exercise. The priority of the platoon was to secure the perimeter and transport the casualties to the first aid station to get medically treated by hospital corpsmen. Large Scale Exercise 2016 (LSE-16) simulates the planning, deployment and combat operations of a Marine Expeditionary Force level composed of more than 50,000 members and a partner country, while working with coalition forces. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Frank Cordoba) Interviewee 1: 2nd Lt. Payton Roberts, security forces platoon commander with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarter Group, Fort Worth, Texas. Interviewee 2: Petty Officer 3rd Class Leslie Rodriguez, Hospital Corpsmen with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, Thomasville, North Carolina.

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, California,(Aug. 15, 2016) – Marines with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group train with their military working dogs during I Marine Expeditionary Force Large Scale Exercise 2016 at MCAS Miramar, Aug. 15, 2016. The military working dog handlers and their dogs ensure that the Marines and sailors at the MEFEX are kept safe both notionally and in the real world by searching for explosives on vehicles and individuals. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Frank Cordoba)

Large Scale Exercise 2016 simulates the planning, deployment and combat operations of a cohesive, combat-ready team consisting of more than 50,000 military members with I Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 continue to operationalize the Maritime Prepositioning Force and build partner capacity between the U.S. and partner nations, specifically Timor Leste, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, and Tonga. This year’s iteration of Koa Moana focused on enhancing infantry and engineer capabilities at the platoon level, while building mil-to-mil relations and improving war fighting skills. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud/Released)

The Combat Center hosted Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory for Marine Air Ground Task Force Integrated Experiment 2016, July 22 through Aug. 5, as part of Rim of the Pacific Exercise 2016. The experiment, held July 26 through Aug. 5, tested Company K, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Company Landing Team’s ability to operate in an enemy controlled area with limited resources and capabilities while utilizing future tactics, techniques and procedures. The end goal was to explore the extent to which smaller units will require various assets to remain mission effective.

160803-M-ND832-001 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (Aug. 3, 2016) – Provisional Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Hawaii is currently wrapping up Rim of the Pacific 2016, a multinational military exercise, from June 29 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian islands. The brigade is comprised of service members from the U.S., Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Japan,Tonga and Indonesia. It is commanded by 3rd Marine Regiment, which supports III Marine Expeditionary Force. RIMPAC 16, the world's largest amphibious, maritime exercise, promotes interoperability among 26 participating nations and helps maintain security and stability on the world's sea lanes and oceans. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Natalie Dillon)

160728-M-WH287-098 POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA (JULY 28, 2016)-U.S. Marines, Australian Army soldiers and Indonesian soldiers sharpen their war fighting skills at Pohakuloa Training Area. These Marines and soldiers are participating in Rim of the Pacific 2016, a multinational military exercise, from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands. RIMPAC will help us integrate joint and combined capabilities to conduct amphibious, offensive, defensive, and stability operations. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Antonio Campbell)

PHIBRON-MEU Integration (PMINT) is the first of three pre-deployment training events for the ARG/MEU. PMINT aims to enhance coordinated operation between PHIBRON 5, the 11th MEU, and the three ships comprising the ARG — amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25), and amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45).

U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct a live-fire assault on a training objective using service rifles, 40mm training grenades and M249 Squad Automatic Weapons during Western Pacific Deployment 16-1. The Marines also received overhead supporting fires from a team of 81mm mortars to their rear.

160713-M-WH287-082 KAHUKU TRAINING AREA (JULY 13, 2016)-U.S. Marines, Australian Army soldiers and Indonesian Marines conduct a company-size helicopter-borne raid into Kahukus Training Area from USS America. Company G, 2nd Battalion, 3d Marines are taking part in Exercise Rim of the Pacific 16, the world's largest international maritime exercise. The battalion is a ground combat element for a III MEF Marine Air-Ground Task Force embarked aboard USS San Diego and USS America during an exercise that increases naval integration. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Antonio Campbell with additional B-roll by Cpl. René Lucero)

U.S. Marines and sailors participate in Exercise Hamel at Cultana Training Area, South Australia, Australia, July 9, 2016. Exercise Hamel is a trilateral training exercise with Australian, New Zealand, and U.S. forces to enhance cooperation, trust, and friendship.

Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct simulated raids in Yuma, Arizona, and Reno, Nevada as part of the MEU’s Realistic Urban Training exercise, June 8-23, 2016. RUT is the second of five major training exercises in the MEU’s predeployment training cycle, preceding their Western Pacific 16-2 deployment to the Pacific and Central Commands’ areas of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Lance Cpl. Devan K. Gowans)

During KMEP 16-11 the Marines carried out a bilateral regimental-sized Marine Air Ground Task Force operation for the first time July 6, 2016 at Suseong Range, South Korea. The goal of the KMEP is to sustain the combined force and enhance the ROK-U.S. team at the tactical level to build combined warfighting capabilities. The ROK Marines were a part of 73rd Battalion, 7th Regiment, 1st Marine Division. The U.S. Marines are part of 2nd platoon, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the unit deployment program.

U.S. Marines and sailors worked with service members from 17 partner nations during Tradewinds 2016 in Kingston, Jamaica, June 20-28. Tradewinds focuses on increasing regional cooperation in complex multinational security operations and humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Lance Cpl. Luisa Torres and edited by Sergeant Jacob Smith/Released)

The Reserve Report is a biweekly newscast featuring news from across Marine Forces Reserve. This episode features new rules and regulations on security measures, and Reserve Marines take on ITX 4-16

U.S. Marines demonstrated their amphibious assault abilities to distinguished visitors and guests from across NATO during Baltic Operations 16 at Ustka, Poland, June 16, 2016. The event marked the conclusion of this year's BALTOPS, which brought together approximately 6,100 troops from 17 NATO allies and partner nations to enhance and sustain relationships, counter transnational threats and build security in the Baltic Sea region.

U.S. Marines came together with various NATO allies and partner nations for a tactical exercise during Baltic Operations 16 at Utö Island, Sweden, June 10-13, 2016. The exercise required multiple nations to conduct a combined offensive attack on a notional enemy force. This year, BALTOPS brings together 17 NATO allies and partner nations and approximately 6,100 service members in order to build relationships, counter transnational threats and bolster security and stability in the Baltic Sea region.

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 24th Marines, 25th Marine Regiment, Marine Forces Reserve, participate in Integrated Training Exercise 4-16, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., June 20, 2016. ITX 4-16 provides the Marines with realistic training environments to ensure their readiness for worldwide deployment.(U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Lance Cpl. Bethany R. Barnoski/Released)