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Cpl. Robert Mckee, a data systems administrator with Headquarters Battalion 3rd Marine Division, touches gloves with his opponent before the bout in the “TRY: Okinawa Inter Battle Vol.1” April 7 at Naha City, Okinawa, Japan. Marines from Camp Courtney participated in friendly Japan-U.S. bouts which included fighters from various Japanese and Okinawan gyms as well as Marines. - Cpl. Robert Mckee, a data systems administrator with Headquarters Battalion 3rd Marine Division, touches gloves with his opponent before the bout in the “TRY: Okinawa Inter Battle Vol.1” April 7 at Naha City, Okinawa, Japan. Marines from Camp Courtney participated in friendly Japan-U.S. bouts which included fighters from various Japanese and Okinawan gyms as well as Marines.

A student in the Martial Arts Instructor Course grapples with Staff Sgt. Roger Nelson, the chief instructor of the course, during a training session at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. The three-week long course will qualify its students to be Martial Arts instructors. The course’s development of endurance, strength, fighting ability and knowledge will benefit Marines for future operations in any location. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released) - A student in the Martial Arts Instructor Course grapples with Staff Sgt. Roger Nelson, the chief instructor of the course, during a training session at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. The three-week long course will qualify its students to be Martial Arts instructors. The course’s development of endurance, strength, fighting ability and knowledge will benefit Marines for future operations in any location. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul S. Martinez/Released)