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Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, center, speaks with Capt. Taylor Bates, left, commander of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, and Capt. Larry Black Jr., commander of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, about the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 3, 2016. Parris Island is the only place in the Marine Corps where enlisted males and females undergo 70 training days to earn the title United States Marine. Today, approximately 19,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States Marines by enduring 13 weeks of rigorous, transformative training. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for approximately 50 percent of male recruits and 100 percent of female recruits in the Marine Corps.

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, center, speaks with Capt. Taylor Bates, left, commander of Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, and Capt. Larry Black Jr., commander of Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, about the Crucible at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 3, 2016. Parris Island is the only place in the Marine Corps where enlisted males and females undergo 70 training days to earn the title United States Marine. Today, approximately 19,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States Marines by enduring 13 weeks of rigorous, transformative training. Parris Island is home to entry-level enlisted training for approximately 50 percent of male recruits and 100 percent of female recruits in the Marine Corps.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Thomas

Lt. Gen. Larry D. Nicholson (right), III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General, is greeted by a Republic of Korea Marine Corps color guard and band at the ROK 1st Marine Division Headquarters in Pohang, South Korea, Feb. 24, 2016. More than 60 Marines and sailors with III MEF, III MEF subordinate commands and adjacent commands based in Japan and South Korea, met in the South in order to uphold and strengthen the alliance between the ROK and the U.S., and reinforce their commitment to defend the country at a moment’s notice. The visit took place in various locations throughout the country, enhancing U.S. Marines' familiarization of the Korean Peninsula while simultaneously developing the kind of faith and trust between forces that can only be established through constant engagement, as well as rigorous and realistic training.

Lt. Gen. Larry D. Nicholson (right), III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General, is greeted by a Republic of Korea Marine Corps color guard and band at the ROK 1st Marine Division Headquarters in Pohang, South Korea, Feb. 24, 2016. More than 60 Marines and sailors with III MEF, III MEF subordinate commands and adjacent commands based in Japan and South Korea, met in the South in order to uphold and strengthen the alliance between the ROK and the U.S., and reinforce their commitment to defend the country at a moment’s notice. The visit took place in various locations throughout the country, enhancing U.S. Marines' familiarization of the Korean Peninsula while simultaneously developing the kind of faith and trust between forces that can only be established through constant engagement, as well as rigorous and realistic training.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jeremy Vought

Lt. Gen. Larry D. Nicholson (right), III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General, exchanges gifts with Republic of Korea Rear Adm. Jung-soo Chun, commander of the ROK Fleet, Feb. 24, 2016, at Busan, South Korea. More than 60 Marines and sailors with III MEF, III MEF subordinate commands and adjacent commands based in Japan and South Korea, met in the South in order to uphold and strengthen the alliance between the ROK and the U.S., and reinforce their commitment to defend the country at a moment’s notice. The visit took place in various locations throughout the country, enhancing U.S. Marines' familiarization of the Korean Peninsula while simultaneously developing the kind of faith and trust between forces that can only be established through constant engagement, as well as rigorous and realistic training.

Lt. Gen. Larry D. Nicholson (right), III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General, exchanges gifts with Republic of Korea Rear Adm. Jung-soo Chun, commander of the ROK Fleet, Feb. 24, 2016, at Busan, South Korea. More than 60 Marines and sailors with III MEF, III MEF subordinate commands and adjacent commands based in Japan and South Korea, met in the South in order to uphold and strengthen the alliance between the ROK and the U.S., and reinforce their commitment to defend the country at a moment’s notice. The visit took place in various locations throughout the country, enhancing U.S. Marines' familiarization of the Korean Peninsula while simultaneously developing the kind of faith and trust between forces that can only be established through constant engagement, as well as rigorous and realistic training.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jeremy Vought

U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines shout "We go together!" Feb. 23, 2016, at the ROK Marine Corps Headquarters in Baran, South Korea. More than 60 Marines and sailors with III MEF, III MEF subordinate commands and adjacent commands based in Japan and South Korea, met in the South in order to uphold and strengthen the alliance between the ROK and the U.S., and reinforce their commitment to defend the country at a moment’s notice. The visit took place in various locations throughout the country, enhancing U.S. Marines' familiarization of the Korean Peninsula while simultaneously developing the kind of faith and trust between forces that can only be established through constant engagement, as well as rigorous and realistic training.

U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines shout "We go together!" Feb. 23, 2016, at the ROK Marine Corps Headquarters in Baran, South Korea. More than 60 Marines and sailors with III MEF, III MEF subordinate commands and adjacent commands based in Japan and South Korea, met in the South in order to uphold and strengthen the alliance between the ROK and the U.S., and reinforce their commitment to defend the country at a moment’s notice. The visit took place in various locations throughout the country, enhancing U.S. Marines' familiarization of the Korean Peninsula while simultaneously developing the kind of faith and trust between forces that can only be established through constant engagement, as well as rigorous and realistic training.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jeremy Vought

Lt. Gen. Larry D. Nicholson, III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General, learns about various Republic of Korea Marine Corps weapon systems during a tour of the 1st ROK Marine Division in Pohang, South Korea, Feb. 24, 2016. More than 60 Marines and sailors with III MEF, III MEF subordinate commands and adjacent commands based in Japan and South Korea, met in the South in order to uphold and strengthen the alliance between the ROK and the U.S., and reinforce their commitment to defend the country at a moment’s notice. The visit took place in various locations throughout the country, enhancing U.S. Marines' familiarization of the Korean Peninsula while simultaneously developing the kind of faith and trust between forces that can only be established through constant engagement, as well as rigorous and realistic training.

Lt. Gen. Larry D. Nicholson, III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General, learns about various Republic of Korea Marine Corps weapon systems during a tour of the 1st ROK Marine Division in Pohang, South Korea, Feb. 24, 2016. More than 60 Marines and sailors with III MEF, III MEF subordinate commands and adjacent commands based in Japan and South Korea, met in the South in order to uphold and strengthen the alliance between the ROK and the U.S., and reinforce their commitment to defend the country at a moment’s notice. The visit took place in various locations throughout the country, enhancing U.S. Marines' familiarization of the Korean Peninsula while simultaneously developing the kind of faith and trust between forces that can only be established through constant engagement, as well as rigorous and realistic training.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jeremy Vought

Lt. Gen. Larry D. Nicholson, III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General (right) meets with Commandant of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps, Lt. Gen. Sang Hoon Lee, Feb. 23, 2016 in Baran, South Korea. More than 60 Marines and sailors with III MEF, III MEF subordinate commands and adjacent commands based in Japan and South Korea, met in the South in order to uphold and strengthen the alliance between the ROK and the U.S., and reinforce their commitment to defend the country at a moment’s notice. The visit took place in various locations throughout the country, enhancing U.S. Marines' familiarization of the Korean Peninsula while simultaneously developing the kind of faith and trust between forces that can only be established through constant engagement, as well as rigorous and realistic training.

Lt. Gen. Larry D. Nicholson, III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General (right) meets with Commandant of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps, Lt. Gen. Sang Hoon Lee, Feb. 23, 2016 in Baran, South Korea. More than 60 Marines and sailors with III MEF, III MEF subordinate commands and adjacent commands based in Japan and South Korea, met in the South in order to uphold and strengthen the alliance between the ROK and the U.S., and reinforce their commitment to defend the country at a moment’s notice. The visit took place in various locations throughout the country, enhancing U.S. Marines' familiarization of the Korean Peninsula while simultaneously developing the kind of faith and trust between forces that can only be established through constant engagement, as well as rigorous and realistic training.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jeremy Vought

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David Coffman, deputy commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, addresses Marines and Japan Ground Self Defense Force soldiers during the concluding ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2016 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 1, 2016. Training that took place during Exercise Iron Fist 2016, an annual, bilateral amphibious training exercise held between the USMC and JGSDF, focused on advanced marksmanship, amphibious reconnaissance, fire and maneuver assaults, staff planning and amphibious landing operations.

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David Coffman, deputy commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, addresses Marines and Japan Ground Self Defense Force soldiers during the concluding ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2016 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 1, 2016. Training that took place during Exercise Iron Fist 2016, an annual, bilateral amphibious training exercise held between the USMC and JGSDF, focused on advanced marksmanship, amphibious reconnaissance, fire and maneuver assaults, staff planning and amphibious landing operations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Devan Gowans

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Clay Tipton, commanding officer, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, shakes hands with Col. Yoskiyuki Goto, commanding officer, Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, after recognizing select Marines and JGSDF soldiers for their outstanding performance during Exercise Iron Fist 2016, at the exercise’s closing ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 1, 2016. Exercise Iron Fist is an annual exercise conducted between the USMC and JGSDF, designed to improve their ability to conduct amphibious operations. The ceremony brought together both militaries in celebration and formally concluded the 11th iteration of Exercise Iron Fist.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Clay Tipton, commanding officer, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, shakes hands with Col. Yoskiyuki Goto, commanding officer, Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, after recognizing select Marines and JGSDF soldiers for their outstanding performance during Exercise Iron Fist 2016, at the exercise’s closing ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 1, 2016. Exercise Iron Fist is an annual exercise conducted between the USMC and JGSDF, designed to improve their ability to conduct amphibious operations. The ceremony brought together both militaries in celebration and formally concluded the 11th iteration of Exercise Iron Fist.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Devan Gowans

U.S. Marines and Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers dine together during the closing ceremony of exercise Iron Fist 2016 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 1, 2016. Exercise Iron Fist brought together Marines and JGSDF soldiers to hone their ability to conduct combined amphibious operations to help preserve peace and prevent conflict in the Asia-Pacific Region.

U.S. Marines and Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers dine together during the closing ceremony of exercise Iron Fist 2016 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 1, 2016. Exercise Iron Fist brought together Marines and JGSDF soldiers to hone their ability to conduct combined amphibious operations to help preserve peace and prevent conflict in the Asia-Pacific Region.

Photo by Cpl. April Price

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Clay Tipton, commanding officer, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, presents a plaque to Col. Yoshiyuki Goto, regimental commander, Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 1, 2016, during the closing ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2016. The ceremony concluded the 11th iteration of Exercise Iron Fist, an annual bilateral amphibious training exercise conducted by the USMC and JGSDF. Over the course of five weeks, Marines with 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit worked alongside the soldiers of the WAIR to complete an aggressive and progressive training schedule designed to improve their amphibious operational capabilities.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Clay Tipton, commanding officer, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, presents a plaque to Col. Yoshiyuki Goto, regimental commander, Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 1, 2016, during the closing ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2016. The ceremony concluded the 11th iteration of Exercise Iron Fist, an annual bilateral amphibious training exercise conducted by the USMC and JGSDF. Over the course of five weeks, Marines with 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit worked alongside the soldiers of the WAIR to complete an aggressive and progressive training schedule designed to improve their amphibious operational capabilities.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Devan Gowans

A soldier with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force offers a Karate demonstration for U.S. Marines and other JGSDF soldiers at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 1, 2016, during the closing ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2016. Iron Fist also allows for Marines to train with warriors from a different culture, building camaraderie between the USMC and JGSDF.

A soldier with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force offers a Karate demonstration for U.S. Marines and other JGSDF soldiers at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 1, 2016, during the closing ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2016. Iron Fist also allows for Marines to train with warriors from a different culture, building camaraderie between the USMC and JGSDF.

Photo by Cpl. April Price

U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers pose for a group photograph at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 1, 2016, after the closing ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2016. The ceremony concluded the 11th iteration of Exercise Iron Fist, an annual, bilateral amphibious training exercise designed to improve the USMC and JGSDF ability to plan, communicate and conduct combined amphibious operations.

U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers pose for a group photograph at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 1, 2016, after the closing ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2016. The ceremony concluded the 11th iteration of Exercise Iron Fist, an annual, bilateral amphibious training exercise designed to improve the USMC and JGSDF ability to plan, communicate and conduct combined amphibious operations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Devan Gowans

Maj. Gen. Shinichi Aoki, deputy chief of staff (operations), Western Army, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, addresses U.S. Marines and JGSDF soldiers at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 1, 2016, prior to the closing ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2016. Exercise Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to provide valuable training to warriors from different cultures, and build camaraderie and operational capabilities between Marines and Japanese soldiers.

Maj. Gen. Shinichi Aoki, deputy chief of staff (operations), Western Army, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, addresses U.S. Marines and JGSDF soldiers at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 1, 2016, prior to the closing ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2016. Exercise Iron Fist is an annual bilateral exercise designed to provide valuable training to warriors from different cultures, and build camaraderie and operational capabilities between Marines and Japanese soldiers.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Devan Gowans

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Matthew Lundgren, commanding officer, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, receives a plaque from Col. Yoskiyuki Goto, regimental commander, Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 1, 2016, during the closing ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2016. Exercise Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral amphibious training exercise conducted by the USMC and JGSDF is designed to improve their ability to conduct combined amphibious operations. The ceremony concluded the 11th iteration of the exercise, which will continue to provide unique opportunities for the U.S. Marines to train with their Pacific ally on U.S. soil.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Matthew Lundgren, commanding officer, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, receives a plaque from Col. Yoskiyuki Goto, regimental commander, Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 1, 2016, during the closing ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2016. Exercise Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral amphibious training exercise conducted by the USMC and JGSDF is designed to improve their ability to conduct combined amphibious operations. The ceremony concluded the 11th iteration of the exercise, which will continue to provide unique opportunities for the U.S. Marines to train with their Pacific ally on U.S. soil.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Devan Gowans

A participant at the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab’s Force Development 25 Innovation Symposium writes down common problems with leadership in the Marine Corps at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 24, 2016. Participants at the event were put into workshops where they had to find problems with the Marine Corps and ways to solve them.

A participant at the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab’s Force Development 25 Innovation Symposium writes down common problems with leadership in the Marine Corps at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 24, 2016. Participants at the event were put into workshops where they had to find problems with the Marine Corps and ways to solve them.

Photo by Pfc. Julien Rodarte

A participant at the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab’s Force Development 25 Innovation Symposium analyzes problems in the Marine Corps at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 24, 2016. Participants at the event put together common problems in the Marine Corps and were expected to find innovative ways to solve them.

A participant at the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab’s Force Development 25 Innovation Symposium analyzes problems in the Marine Corps at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 24, 2016. Participants at the event put together common problems in the Marine Corps and were expected to find innovative ways to solve them.

Photo by Pfc. Julien Rodarte

Gen. Robert Neller, the 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks to participants at the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab’s Force Development 25 Innovation Symposium at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 23, 2016. Speakers at the symposium discussed future warfare capabilities and ideas.

Gen. Robert Neller, the 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks to participants at the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab’s Force Development 25 Innovation Symposium at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 23, 2016. Speakers at the symposium discussed future warfare capabilities and ideas.

Photo by Pfc. Julien Rodarte

Lt. Gen. Michael G. Dana, Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics, speaks to participants at the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab’s Force Development 25 Innovation Symposium at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 23, 2016. Speakers at the event taught participants how to shape the future force.

Lt. Gen. Michael G. Dana, Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics, speaks to participants at the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab’s Force Development 25 Innovation Symposium at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 23, 2016. Speakers at the event taught participants how to shape the future force.

Photo by Pfc. Julien Rodarte

Lt. Gen. Michael G. Dana, Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics, speaks to participants at the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab’s Force Development 25 Innovation Symposium at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 23, 2016. Speakers at the event taught participants how to shape the future force.

Lt. Gen. Michael G. Dana, Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics, speaks to participants at the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab’s Force Development 25 Innovation Symposium at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 23, 2016. Speakers at the event taught participants how to shape the future force.

Photo by Pfc. Julien Rodarte

Lt. Gen. Michael G. Dana, Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics, speaks to participants at the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab’s Force Development 25 Innovation Symposium at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 23, 2016. Speakers at the event taught participants how to shape the future force.

Lt. Gen. Michael G. Dana, Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics, speaks to participants at the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab’s Force Development 25 Innovation Symposium at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 23, 2016. Speakers at the event taught participants how to shape the future force.

Photo by Pfc. Julien Rodarte