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A U.S. Marine and Norwegian soldiers prepare to move to their next destination during Exercise Thunder Reindeer in Setermoen, Norway, May 27th. - A U.S. Marine and Norwegian soldiers prepare to move to their next destination during Exercise Thunder Reindeer in Setermoen, Norway, May 27th.

Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division advance down range during the Eager Lion 16 final exercise in Al Quweyrah, Jordan, May 24, 2016. Eager Lion is a recurring exercise between partner nations designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, increase interoperability, and enhance regional security and stability. - Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division advance down range during the Eager Lion 16 final exercise in Al Quweyrah, Jordan, May 24, 2016. Eager Lion is a recurring exercise between partner nations designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, increase interoperability, and enhance regional security and stability.

Members of the Jordanian 77th Marines Battalion engage targets during a squad attacks exercise in Al Quweyrah, Jordan, May 19, 2016. Eager Lion is a recurring exercise between partner nations designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, increase interoperability, and enhance regional security and stability. - Members of the Jordanian 77th Marines Battalion engage targets during a squad attacks exercise in Al Quweyrah, Jordan, May 19, 2016. Eager Lion is a recurring exercise between partner nations designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, increase interoperability, and enhance regional security and stability.

Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division clear a room during a military operations in urban terrain tactics exercise in Al Quweyrah, Jordan, May 16, 2016. Eager Lion is a recurring exercise between partner nations designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, increase interoperability, and enhance regional security and stability. - Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division clear a room during a military operations in urban terrain tactics exercise in Al Quweyrah, Jordan, May 16, 2016. Eager Lion is a recurring exercise between partner nations designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, increase interoperability, and enhance regional security and stability.

A Marine with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division occupies an objective uring a squad-level exercise in Al Quweyrah, Jordan, May 14, 2016. During the exercise, platoon commanders relayed combat scenarios to squad leaders, delegating tactical decision-making down to the squad level. - A Marine with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division occupies an objective uring a squad-level exercise in Al Quweyrah, Jordan, May 14, 2016. During the exercise, platoon commanders relayed combat scenarios to squad leaders, delegating tactical decision-making down to the squad level.

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, fire a round down range during a live-fire mortar exercise with 81 mm mortar systems in preparation for the unit’s upcoming deployment at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 21,2016. The Marines worked with the mortar systems until the late evening, sending more than 350 rounds downrange, and accomplished their goal of having more than 90 percent of their rounds impact on their designated targets. - Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, fire a round down range during a live-fire mortar exercise with 81 mm mortar systems in preparation for the unit’s upcoming deployment at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 21,2016. The Marines worked with the mortar systems until the late evening, sending more than 350 rounds downrange, and accomplished their goal of having more than 90 percent of their rounds impact on their designated targets.

A Marine with Combined Anti-Armor Team, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, provides security during a patrol training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 16, 2015. The unit practiced patrolling techniques both on foot and mounted in Humvees in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Okinawa, Japan. - A Marine with Combined Anti-Armor Team, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, provides security during a patrol training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 16, 2015. The unit practiced patrolling techniques both on foot and mounted in Humvees in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Okinawa, Japan.

A landing craft air cushion-class hovercraft approaches Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan, for a beach landing exercise, Oct. 27, 2015, during Blue Chromite 2016. Blue Chromite is a large-scale, cost effective on-island training event lead by 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - A landing craft air cushion-class hovercraft approaches Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan, for a beach landing exercise, Oct. 27, 2015, during Blue Chromite 2016. Blue Chromite is a large-scale, cost effective on-island training event lead by 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Staff Sgt. Joshua K. Crabtree, explosive ordnance disposal technician, 3rd EOD, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, performs a sweep with a metal detector during a post-blast analysis training scenario at Emerson Lake training area, Sept. 19, 2015. While aboard the Combat Center, EOD technicians received experience in working with a wider variety of ordnance than is usually available to the unit. - Staff Sgt. Joshua K. Crabtree, explosive ordnance disposal technician, 3rd EOD, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, performs a sweep with a metal detector during a post-blast analysis training scenario at Emerson Lake training area, Sept. 19, 2015. While aboard the Combat Center, EOD technicians received experience in working with a wider variety of ordnance than is usually available to the unit.

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. Akito Yagi attaches vegetation to his sniper rifle while performing stalking drills during Forest Light 16-1 at Camp Imazu, Takashima, Japan, Sept. 10, 2015. The Marines sat up on a high embankment, trying to catch the JGSDF stalking the target with binoculars. Forest Light is a semiannual, bilateral exercise consisting of a command post exercise and multiple field training events, conducted by elements of III Marine Expeditionary Force and the JGSDF. Yagi is a sniper with 50th Infantry Regiment, 14th Brigade. - Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. Akito Yagi attaches vegetation to his sniper rifle while performing stalking drills during Forest Light 16-1 at Camp Imazu, Takashima, Japan, Sept. 10, 2015. The Marines sat up on a high embankment, trying to catch the JGSDF stalking the target with binoculars. Forest Light is a semiannual, bilateral exercise consisting of a command post exercise and multiple field training events, conducted by elements of III Marine Expeditionary Force and the JGSDF. Yagi is a sniper with 50th Infantry Regiment, 14th Brigade.

Sgt. Sugimoto Yoshitaka fires the Type 01 LMAT Anti-Tank Missile System during Forest Light 16-1 at Camp Imazu, Takashima, Japan, Sept. 7, 2015. The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marines shared knowledge about different anti-tank missile systems. After giving specifications of their respective weapon systems, the two forces used practice rounds to demonstrate how well the weapon systems work. Forest Light will take place Sept. 7-18 with approximately 240 Marines working next to 350 JGSDF members. The exercise will consist of mortar live fire, establishing forward arming and refueling points training, helicopter borne skills and combined arms procedures. Sugimoto is an anti-tank missile man with 50th infantry regiment, 14th Brigade. - Sgt. Sugimoto Yoshitaka fires the Type 01 LMAT Anti-Tank Missile System during Forest Light 16-1 at Camp Imazu, Takashima, Japan, Sept. 7, 2015. The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marines shared knowledge about different anti-tank missile systems. After giving specifications of their respective weapon systems, the two forces used practice rounds to demonstrate how well the weapon systems work. Forest Light will take place Sept. 7-18 with approximately 240 Marines working next to 350 JGSDF members. The exercise will consist of mortar live fire, establishing forward arming and refueling points training, helicopter borne skills and combined arms procedures. Sugimoto is an anti-tank missile man with 50th infantry regiment, 14th Brigade.

Lt. Col. Eric Reid, left, speaks to the Japan Ground Self Defense Force and U.S. Marines during the opening ceremony of Forest Light 16-1 at Camp Imazu, Takashima, Japan, Sept. 6, 2015. Forest Light will take place Sept. 7-18 with approximately 240 Marines working next to 350 JGSDF members. The exercise will consist of combined mortar live fire, establishing forward arming and refueling points training, combined helicopter borne skills and combined-arms training. The JGSDF members are from 50th Infantry Regiment, 14th Brigade. The Marines are with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Lt. Col. Eric Reid, left, speaks to the Japan Ground Self Defense Force and U.S. Marines during the opening ceremony of Forest Light 16-1 at Camp Imazu, Takashima, Japan, Sept. 6, 2015. Forest Light will take place Sept. 7-18 with approximately 240 Marines working next to 350 JGSDF members. The exercise will consist of combined mortar live fire, establishing forward arming and refueling points training, combined helicopter borne skills and combined-arms training. The JGSDF members are from 50th Infantry Regiment, 14th Brigade. The Marines are with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Lance Cpl. Riley Deforest stabilizes the legs on the 81mm mortar system after Lance Cpl. Nicholas Seelhammer dropped a projectile in the tube Sept. 6, 2015 during Forest Light 16-1 at Camp Imazu, Takashima, Japan. The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marines took turns calling fire missions, prepping the mortar for fire, and firing the mortar during the training. Forest Light is a semi-annual, bilateral exercise consisting of a command post exercise and multiple field training events conducted by elements of III Marine Expeditionary Force and the JGSDF. Deforest is from Norwich, New York, and is a mortarman with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III MEF. Seelhammer is from Dawsonville, Georgia, and is a mortarman with 1st Bn., 2nd Marines. - Lance Cpl. Riley Deforest stabilizes the legs on the 81mm mortar system after Lance Cpl. Nicholas Seelhammer dropped a projectile in the tube Sept. 6, 2015 during Forest Light 16-1 at Camp Imazu, Takashima, Japan. The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marines took turns calling fire missions, prepping the mortar for fire, and firing the mortar during the training. Forest Light is a semi-annual, bilateral exercise consisting of a command post exercise and multiple field training events conducted by elements of III Marine Expeditionary Force and the JGSDF. Deforest is from Norwich, New York, and is a mortarman with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III MEF. Seelhammer is from Dawsonville, Georgia, and is a mortarman with 1st Bn., 2nd Marines.

Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, arrive at Landing Zone Dodo to meet Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, during an integrated exercise at LZ Dodo, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 2, 2015. The purpose of the exercise was to allow Marine infantry and tankers to work together. - Marines with Alpha Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, arrive at Landing Zone Dodo to meet Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, during an integrated exercise at LZ Dodo, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 2, 2015. The purpose of the exercise was to allow Marine infantry and tankers to work together.

A Marine with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, racks the bolt of an M2 50-caliber machine gun back during training at the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 5, 2015. Although the ISMT weapons are powered by compressed air, misfires with real weapons are obstacles Marines must learn to overcome quickly. - A Marine with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, racks the bolt of an M2 50-caliber machine gun back during training at the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 5, 2015. Although the ISMT weapons are powered by compressed air, misfires with real weapons are obstacles Marines must learn to overcome quickly.

Petty Officer 3rd Class James Hyles (left), a Combat Lifesaver instructor with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, explains to a student how to keep the victim stable during the practical application portion of the Combat Lifesaver course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 6, 2015. The three-day CLS course consisted of classroom instruction and practical application that included treating serious wounds that could occur in a combat situation. - Petty Officer 3rd Class James Hyles (left), a Combat Lifesaver instructor with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, explains to a student how to keep the victim stable during the practical application portion of the Combat Lifesaver course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 6, 2015. The three-day CLS course consisted of classroom instruction and practical application that included treating serious wounds that could occur in a combat situation.

A Marine scout sniper candidate with Scout Sniper Platoon, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment looks through the scope of his weapon during a stalking exercise in the vicinity of SR-10 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 22, 2015. The exercise taught Marines the importance of concealment during movement to a target and while firing from a position at a target. The stalking exercise was one of many conducted by Marines attending the Scout Sniper Basic Preparation Course over the course of two weeks during the month of April. - A Marine scout sniper candidate with Scout Sniper Platoon, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment looks through the scope of his weapon during a stalking exercise in the vicinity of SR-10 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 22, 2015. The exercise taught Marines the importance of concealment during movement to a target and while firing from a position at a target. The stalking exercise was one of many conducted by Marines attending the Scout Sniper Basic Preparation Course over the course of two weeks during the month of April.

Zachary Rock, a counter improvised explosive device instructor with the engineer school at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and native of San Jose, California, explains the purpose of the counter-IED training lanes to the Marines of 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment aboard Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, April 21, 2015. The Marines received a basic IED course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, two weeks ago, learning how to operate in an IED-threatened environment and how to counter those threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Immanuel Johnson/Released) - Zachary Rock, a counter improvised explosive device instructor with the engineer school at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and native of San Jose, California, explains the purpose of the counter-IED training lanes to the Marines of 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment aboard Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, April 21, 2015. The Marines received a basic IED course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, two weeks ago, learning how to operate in an IED-threatened environment and how to counter those threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Immanuel Johnson/Released)

Pfc. Kevin J. Oronaponce, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, wraps a facial wound on a mannequin during the final test for the Combat Trauma Care Course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2015. The additional stress from interactive mannequins and working under a time limit for the evacuation provided a more realistic environment to better prepare the Marines in case they would be called upon to use these techniques in real life. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. David N. Hersey) - Pfc. Kevin J. Oronaponce, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, wraps a facial wound on a mannequin during the final test for the Combat Trauma Care Course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 24, 2015. The additional stress from interactive mannequins and working under a time limit for the evacuation provided a more realistic environment to better prepare the Marines in case they would be called upon to use these techniques in real life. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. David N. Hersey)

Marines with Charlie Company, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, conduct gator squares after disembarking the USS Wasp off the coast of Onslow Beach, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 8, 2015. Gator Squares consist of a platoon of AAVs launching off the ship one-by-one, navigating a square path, and driving back onto the ship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Justin T. Updegraff/ Released) - Marines with Charlie Company, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, conduct gator squares after disembarking the USS Wasp off the coast of Onslow Beach, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 8, 2015. Gator Squares consist of a platoon of AAVs launching off the ship one-by-one, navigating a square path, and driving back onto the ship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Justin T. Updegraff/ Released)

Lance Cpl. Austin Steifer, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, fires the M32 grenade launcher during a live-fire range aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 9, 2015. The M32 is a semi-automatic grenade launcher capable of holding up to six 40mm rounds and reaching a distance up to 400 meters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Dye/Released)  - Lance Cpl. Austin Steifer, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, fires the M32 grenade launcher during a live-fire range aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 9, 2015. The M32 is a semi-automatic grenade launcher capable of holding up to six 40mm rounds and reaching a distance up to 400 meters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Dye/Released) 

Infantry Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, look for suspicious activity during a security patrol in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept. 3, 2014. The operation was designed to deter enemy insurgents from operating in the southern area of Helmand province. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Haas/ Released) - Infantry Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, look for suspicious activity during a security patrol in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept. 3, 2014. The operation was designed to deter enemy insurgents from operating in the southern area of Helmand province. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Haas/ Released)