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U.S. Marine Corps V-22 Osprey and CH-53 Sea Stallion prepare for takeoff aboard USS Iwo Jima Oct 17, in preparation of exercise Trident Juncture 2018. Trident Juncture is a planned exercise to enhance U.S. and NATO partners' and Allies' ability to work together collectively and conduct military operations under challenging conditions.

U.S. Marine Corps V-22 Osprey and CH-53 Sea Stallion prepare for takeoff aboard USS Iwo Jima Oct 17, in preparation of exercise Trident Juncture 2018. Trident Juncture is a planned exercise to enhance U.S. and NATO partners' and Allies' ability to work together collectively and conduct military operations under challenging conditions.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brennon Taylor

U.S. Marine Corps pilots assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, fly an MV-22B Osprey aircraft during a tail gunnery certification in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 1-19 in Yuma, Arizona, Sept. 29, 2018. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine air-ground task force. WTI also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

U.S. Marine Corps pilots assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, fly an MV-22B Osprey aircraft during a tail gunnery certification in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 1-19 in Yuma, Arizona, Sept. 29, 2018. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine air-ground task force. WTI also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonah White

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53 Sea Stallion prepare for takeoff aboard USS Iwo Jima Oct 17, in preparation of Exercise Trident Juncture 2018. Trident Juncture is a planned exercise to enhance U.S. and NATO partners' and Allies' ability to work together collectively and conduct military operations under challenging conditions.

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53 Sea Stallion prepare for takeoff aboard USS Iwo Jima Oct 17, in preparation of Exercise Trident Juncture 2018. Trident Juncture is a planned exercise to enhance U.S. and NATO partners' and Allies' ability to work together collectively and conduct military operations under challenging conditions.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brennon Taylor

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares for landing at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, Oct. 17, 2018, during Exercise Trident Juncture 18. Trident Juncture training in Iceland promotes key elements of preparing Marines to conduct follow-on training in Norway in the later part of the exercise.

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares for landing at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, Oct. 17, 2018, during Exercise Trident Juncture 18. Trident Juncture training in Iceland promotes key elements of preparing Marines to conduct follow-on training in Norway in the later part of the exercise.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Atiyeh

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares for landing at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, Oct. 17, 2018, during Exercise Trident Juncture 18. Trident Juncture training in Iceland promotes key elements of preparing Marines to conduct follow-on training in Norway in the later part of the exercise.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares for landing at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, Oct. 17, 2018, during Exercise Trident Juncture 18. Trident Juncture training in Iceland promotes key elements of preparing Marines to conduct follow-on training in Norway in the later part of the exercise.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Atiyeh

U.S. Marine Sgt. Nathan Piltz, a crew chief with Helicopter Marine Light Attack Training Squadron 303, serves as a second pair of eyes when landing the Bell UH-1Y Venom aircraft during Assault Support Tactics 4, as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructors Course 1-19 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 9, 2018. WTI, a seven week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1, emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine air-ground task force. This year, Marines and Sailors with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Central Command 19.1 served as the command element for WTI.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Nathan Piltz, a crew chief with Helicopter Marine Light Attack Training Squadron 303, serves as a second pair of eyes when landing the Bell UH-1Y Venom aircraft during Assault Support Tactics 4, as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructors Course 1-19 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 9, 2018. WTI, a seven week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1, emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine air-ground task force. This year, Marines and Sailors with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Central Command 19.1 served as the command element for WTI.

Photo by Pfc. Mackenzie Binion

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom aircraft assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One flies in front of a sunset while conducting battle drills during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 1-19 at K-9 Village, Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Sept. 21, 2018. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine air-ground task force. WTI also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom aircraft assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One flies in front of a sunset while conducting battle drills during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 1-19 at K-9 Village, Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Sept. 21, 2018. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine air-ground task force. WTI also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kaila Fierstos

An MV-22 Osprey aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, takes off during a confined area landing exercise near the Kahuku Training Area, Sept. 13, 2018. The training provided an opportunity for pilots and crew chiefs to improve their proficiency and experience in flying around a tropical environment.

An MV-22 Osprey aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, takes off during a confined area landing exercise near the Kahuku Training Area, Sept. 13, 2018. The training provided an opportunity for pilots and crew chiefs to improve their proficiency and experience in flying around a tropical environment.

Photo by Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torres

An MV-22 Osprey aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, flies over jungle terrain during a confined area landing exercise near the Kahuku Training Area, Sept. 13, 2018. The training provided an opportunity for pilots and crew chiefs to improve their proficiency and experience in flying around a tropical environment.

An MV-22 Osprey aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, flies over jungle terrain during a confined area landing exercise near the Kahuku Training Area, Sept. 13, 2018. The training provided an opportunity for pilots and crew chiefs to improve their proficiency and experience in flying around a tropical environment.

Photo by Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torres

Cpl. Joseph Apodaca, a radio operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, carries gear onto a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Rein.) at Andersen Air Force Base as part of typhoon relief efforts in Rota, Northern Mariana Islands, Sept. 11, 2018. Apodaca, a native of Casa Grande, Arizona, graduated Vista Grande High School May 2013; he enlisted in the Marine Corps Aug. the same year. Service members from the Indo-Pacific Command are providing Department of Defense support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and working with Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas civil and local officials for Typhoon Mangkhut recovery efforts. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide-range of military operations.

Cpl. Joseph Apodaca, a radio operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, carries gear onto a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Rein.) at Andersen Air Force Base as part of typhoon relief efforts in Rota, Northern Mariana Islands, Sept. 11, 2018. Apodaca, a native of Casa Grande, Arizona, graduated Vista Grande High School May 2013; he enlisted in the Marine Corps Aug. the same year. Service members from the Indo-Pacific Command are providing Department of Defense support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and working with Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas civil and local officials for Typhoon Mangkhut recovery efforts. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide-range of military operations.

Photo by Cpl. Bernadette Plouffe

U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion 7th Marine Regiment attached to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force, Crisis Response-Central Command board an MV-22 Osprey during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise August 19, 2018. The exercise provided Marines with realistic training to enhance combat readiness and crisis response skills.

U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion 7th Marine Regiment attached to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force, Crisis Response-Central Command board an MV-22 Osprey during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise August 19, 2018. The exercise provided Marines with realistic training to enhance combat readiness and crisis response skills.

Photo by Cpl. Carlos Lopez

U.S. Marines conduct a special patrol insertion and extraction rigging exercise on Stone Bay, N.C., Aug. 29, 2018. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167 supported the helicopter rope suspension technic masters course which certifies Marines in the ability to land and take off quickly in situations where the aircraft may have difficulty landing. HMLA-167 is a part of Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.

U.S. Marines conduct a special patrol insertion and extraction rigging exercise on Stone Bay, N.C., Aug. 29, 2018. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167 supported the helicopter rope suspension technic masters course which certifies Marines in the ability to land and take off quickly in situations where the aircraft may have difficulty landing. HMLA-167 is a part of Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Paige Stade

U.S. Marine Cpl. Travis Ingle, a plane captain with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares an F-35B Lightning II for take-off aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex, September 3, 2018. The Essex is the flagship for the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Travis Ingle, a plane captain with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares an F-35B Lightning II for take-off aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex, September 3, 2018. The Essex is the flagship for the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

Photo by Lance Cpl. A. J. Van Fredenberg

U.S. Navy Sailor Petty Officer 3rd Class Alexander Turla, an airman with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, launches an F-35B Lightning II from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex, September 3, 2018. The Essex is the flagship for the Essex ARG and, with the embarked 13th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

U.S. Navy Sailor Petty Officer 3rd Class Alexander Turla, an airman with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, launches an F-35B Lightning II from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex, September 3, 2018. The Essex is the flagship for the Essex ARG and, with the embarked 13th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

Photo by Lance Cpl. A. J. Van Fredenberg

An aircrew member with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced) rides aboard an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft while conducting free-fall parachute jump training, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 29, 2018. VMM-262 is the Aviation Combat Element for the 31st MEU. During the training, Amphibious Reconnaissance Marines with the 31st MEU flew to a spot above a landing zone on Ie Shima Training Facility, off Okinawa’s northwest coast, before exiting a cruising MV-22B – from there, the Marines fell for approximately 50 seconds before deploying parachutes to land safely. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide-range of military operations across the Indo-Pacific region.

An aircrew member with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced) rides aboard an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft while conducting free-fall parachute jump training, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 29, 2018. VMM-262 is the Aviation Combat Element for the 31st MEU. During the training, Amphibious Reconnaissance Marines with the 31st MEU flew to a spot above a landing zone on Ie Shima Training Facility, off Okinawa’s northwest coast, before exiting a cruising MV-22B – from there, the Marines fell for approximately 50 seconds before deploying parachutes to land safely. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide-range of military operations across the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. T. T. Parish

Sgt. Maj. Edwin A. Mota, sergeant major of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, rides aboard an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during free-fall parachute jump training, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 29, 2018. The Osprey belongs to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), the Aviation Combat Element for the 31st MEU. During the training, Amphibious Reconnaissance Marines with the 31st MEU flew to a spot above a landing zone on Ie Shima Training Facility, off Okinawa’s northwest coast, before exiting a cruising MV-22B – from there, the Marines fell for approximately 50 seconds before deploying parachutes to land safely. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide-range of military operations across the Indo-Pacific region.

Sgt. Maj. Edwin A. Mota, sergeant major of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, rides aboard an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during free-fall parachute jump training, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 29, 2018. The Osprey belongs to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), the Aviation Combat Element for the 31st MEU. During the training, Amphibious Reconnaissance Marines with the 31st MEU flew to a spot above a landing zone on Ie Shima Training Facility, off Okinawa’s northwest coast, before exiting a cruising MV-22B – from there, the Marines fell for approximately 50 seconds before deploying parachutes to land safely. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide-range of military operations across the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. T. T. Parish

U.S. Marines pilot a KC-130 Hercules aircraft from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, over Northern Territory, Australia, Aug. 17, 2018. Two C130s from VMGR-152 took part in aerial refueling of MV-22 Osprey as part of the Osprey pilots’ recertification process during Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 18.

U.S. Marines pilot a KC-130 Hercules aircraft from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, over Northern Territory, Australia, Aug. 17, 2018. Two C130s from VMGR-152 took part in aerial refueling of MV-22 Osprey as part of the Osprey pilots’ recertification process during Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 18.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Wetzel

Two MH-60S Seahawks take off from a flight deck of the U.S.S. Kearsarge to observe and conduct a visit, board, search and seizure evolution at sea Aug. 27, 2018. Lt. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, and Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, commander U.S. 2nd Fleet, were aboard to observe and discuss the joint partnership between II MEF and the 2nd Fleet.

Two MH-60S Seahawks take off from a flight deck of the U.S.S. Kearsarge to observe and conduct a visit, board, search and seizure evolution at sea Aug. 27, 2018. Lt. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, and Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, commander U.S. 2nd Fleet, were aboard to observe and discuss the joint partnership between II MEF and the 2nd Fleet.

Photo by Pfc. Nicholas Guevara

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Lewis, an aerial observer with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observes Passing Exercise between San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage and the Sri Lanka Navy while on a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 13th MEU, August 28, 2018. USS Anchorage and the embarked Marines of the 13th MEU are conducting a theater security cooperation exercise with the Sri Lankan Navy and Navy Marines. Part of a growing U.S.-Sri Lanka naval partnership, the exercise is also an opportunity for U.S. Seventh Fleet to explore local logistics support services for visiting naval forces operating throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Lewis, an aerial observer with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observes Passing Exercise between San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage and the Sri Lanka Navy while on a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 13th MEU, August 28, 2018. USS Anchorage and the embarked Marines of the 13th MEU are conducting a theater security cooperation exercise with the Sri Lankan Navy and Navy Marines. Part of a growing U.S.-Sri Lanka naval partnership, the exercise is also an opportunity for U.S. Seventh Fleet to explore local logistics support services for visiting naval forces operating throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Cpl. Victoria Decker

U.S. Marines secure vehicles, aircraft and equipment prior to Hurricane Lane’s arrival at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 22, 2018. For safety and protection of assets, U.S. Marines conduct hurricane preparations aboard the installation.

U.S. Marines secure vehicles, aircraft and equipment prior to Hurricane Lane’s arrival at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 22, 2018. For safety and protection of assets, U.S. Marines conduct hurricane preparations aboard the installation.

Photo by Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torres