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A Marine sits upside down in a shallow water egress trainer chair during Underwater Egress Training Dec. 9 at the Hansen Aquatics Center. The Marines conducting the training are with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and they are conducting pre-deployment preparations for the regularly-scheduled Spring Patrol of the Asia-Pacific region.

A Marine sits upside down in a shallow water egress trainer chair during Underwater Egress Training Dec. 9 at the Hansen Aquatics Center. The Marines conducting the training are with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and they are conducting pre-deployment preparations for the regularly-scheduled Spring Patrol of the Asia-Pacific region.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard Currier

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members engage in a simulated firefight Dec. 9 during Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest Light is a routine, semi-annual exercise designed to enhance the U.S. and Japan military partnership, solidify regional security agreements and improve individual and unit-level skills. The JGSDF members are with 42nd Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army.

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members engage in a simulated firefight Dec. 9 during Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest Light is a routine, semi-annual exercise designed to enhance the U.S. and Japan military partnership, solidify regional security agreements and improve individual and unit-level skills. The JGSDF members are with 42nd Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army.

Photo by Cpl. Drew Tech

Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), off-load from a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), 11th MEU, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Dec. 12. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), off-load from a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), 11th MEU, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Dec. 12. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

Photo by Cpl. Demetrius Morgan

An FGM-148 Javelin man-portable anti-tank missile is fired during the coordinated simulated assault at theAnti-Armor Workshop in Balti, Moldova, Dec. 12.The anti-armor attack integrated U.S. Marines with Moldovan soldiers with various weapons and within minutes the armored targets scattered throughout a vast impact area were blown to pieces by skilled shots from the participants.

An FGM-148 Javelin man-portable anti-tank missile is fired during the coordinated simulated assault at theAnti-Armor Workshop in Balti, Moldova, Dec. 12.The anti-armor attack integrated U.S. Marines with Moldovan soldiers with various weapons and within minutes the armored targets scattered throughout a vast impact area were blown to pieces by skilled shots from the participants.

Photo by Master Sgt. Chad McMeen

A Moldovan medic stands watch as the final simulated assault is conducted during an Anti-Armor Workshop in Balti, Moldova, Dec. 12. The Marines and Moldovans built a mutual understanding of firing procedures and characteristics on advanced anti-armor weapons systems, including: Moldova’s Rocket Propelled Grenade system and 70mm Recoiless Rifle (SPG), and America’s FGM-148 Javelin man-portable anti-tank missile, AT-4 Anti-Tank Weapon, and the Shoulder-launched Multipupose Assault Weapon, Dec. 8-12.

A Moldovan medic stands watch as the final simulated assault is conducted during an Anti-Armor Workshop in Balti, Moldova, Dec. 12. The Marines and Moldovans built a mutual understanding of firing procedures and characteristics on advanced anti-armor weapons systems, including: Moldova’s Rocket Propelled Grenade system and 70mm Recoiless Rifle (SPG), and America’s FGM-148 Javelin man-portable anti-tank missile, AT-4 Anti-Tank Weapon, and the Shoulder-launched Multipupose Assault Weapon, Dec. 8-12.

Photo by Master Sgt. Chad McMeen

U.S. Marines and Moldovan soldiers integrated to conduct an Anti-Armor Workshop in Balti, Moldova, Dec. 8-12. The Marines and Moldovan soldiers built a mutual understanding of firing procedures and characteristics on advanced anti-armor weapons systems, including: Moldova’s Rocket Propelled Grenade system and 70mm Recoiless Rifle (SPG), and America’s FGM-148 Javelin man-portable anti-tank missile, AT-4 Anti-Tank Weapon, and the Shoulder-launched Multipupose Assault Weapon.

U.S. Marines and Moldovan soldiers integrated to conduct an Anti-Armor Workshop in Balti, Moldova, Dec. 8-12. The Marines and Moldovan soldiers built a mutual understanding of firing procedures and characteristics on advanced anti-armor weapons systems, including: Moldova’s Rocket Propelled Grenade system and 70mm Recoiless Rifle (SPG), and America’s FGM-148 Javelin man-portable anti-tank missile, AT-4 Anti-Tank Weapon, and the Shoulder-launched Multipupose Assault Weapon.

Photo by Master Sgt. Chad McMeen

U.S. Marines and Moldovan soldiers integrated to conduct an Anti-Armor Workshop in Balti, Moldova, Dec. 8-12. The Marines and Moldovan soldiers built a mutual understanding of firing procedures and characteristics on advanced anti-armor weapons systems, including: Moldova’s Rocket Propelled Grenade system and 70mm Recoiless Rifle (SPG), and America’s FGM-148 Javelin man-portable anti-tank missile, AT-4 Anti-Tank Weapon, and the Shoulder-launched Multipupose Assault Weapon.

U.S. Marines and Moldovan soldiers integrated to conduct an Anti-Armor Workshop in Balti, Moldova, Dec. 8-12. The Marines and Moldovan soldiers built a mutual understanding of firing procedures and characteristics on advanced anti-armor weapons systems, including: Moldova’s Rocket Propelled Grenade system and 70mm Recoiless Rifle (SPG), and America’s FGM-148 Javelin man-portable anti-tank missile, AT-4 Anti-Tank Weapon, and the Shoulder-launched Multipupose Assault Weapon.

Photo by Master Sgt. Chad McMeen

Shoulder-launched Multipurpose Assault Weapons are secured before an Anti-Armor live-fire weapons range in Balti, Moldova, Dec. 12. SMAW's look simple but once loaded and aiming at a target behind the trained hands of a Moldovan or U.S. Marine, they become an armored vehicles worst nightmare. The Marines and Moldovans built a mutual understanding of firing procedures and characteristics on advanced anti-armor weapons systems, including: Moldova’s Rocket Propelled Grenade system and 70mm Recoiless Rifle (SPG), and America’s FGM-148 Javelin man-portable anti-tank missile, AT-4 Anti-Tank Weapon, and the Shoulder-launched Multipupose Assault Weapon, Dec. 8-12.

Shoulder-launched Multipurpose Assault Weapons are secured before an Anti-Armor live-fire weapons range in Balti, Moldova, Dec. 12. SMAW's look simple but once loaded and aiming at a target behind the trained hands of a Moldovan or U.S. Marine, they become an armored vehicles worst nightmare. The Marines and Moldovans built a mutual understanding of firing procedures and characteristics on advanced anti-armor weapons systems, including: Moldova’s Rocket Propelled Grenade system and 70mm Recoiless Rifle (SPG), and America’s FGM-148 Javelin man-portable anti-tank missile, AT-4 Anti-Tank Weapon, and the Shoulder-launched Multipupose Assault Weapon, Dec. 8-12.

Photo by Master Sgt. Chad McMeen

U.S. Marines and Moldovan soldiers integrated to conduct an Anti-Armor Workshop in Balti, Moldova, Dec. 8-12. The Marines and Moldovan soldiers built a mutual understanding of firing procedures and characteristics on advanced anti-armor weapons systems, including: Moldova’s Rocket Propelled Grenade system and 70mm Recoiless Rifle (SPG), and America’s FGM-148 Javelin man-portable anti-tank missile, AT-4 Anti-Tank Weapon, and the Shoulder-launched Multipupose Assault Weapon.

U.S. Marines and Moldovan soldiers integrated to conduct an Anti-Armor Workshop in Balti, Moldova, Dec. 8-12. The Marines and Moldovan soldiers built a mutual understanding of firing procedures and characteristics on advanced anti-armor weapons systems, including: Moldova’s Rocket Propelled Grenade system and 70mm Recoiless Rifle (SPG), and America’s FGM-148 Javelin man-portable anti-tank missile, AT-4 Anti-Tank Weapon, and the Shoulder-launched Multipupose Assault Weapon.

Photo by Master Sgt. Chad McMeen

U.S. Marines and Moldovan soldiers integrated to conduct an Anti-Armor Workshop in Balti, Moldova, Dec. 8-12. The Marines and Moldovan soldiers built a mutual understanding of firing procedures and characteristics on advanced anti-armor weapons systems, including: Moldova’s Rocket Propelled Grenade system and 70mm Recoiless Rifle (SPG), and America’s FGM-148 Javelin man-portable anti-tank missile, AT-4 Anti-Tank Weapon, and the Shoulder-launched Multipupose Assault Weapon.

U.S. Marines and Moldovan soldiers integrated to conduct an Anti-Armor Workshop in Balti, Moldova, Dec. 8-12. The Marines and Moldovan soldiers built a mutual understanding of firing procedures and characteristics on advanced anti-armor weapons systems, including: Moldova’s Rocket Propelled Grenade system and 70mm Recoiless Rifle (SPG), and America’s FGM-148 Javelin man-portable anti-tank missile, AT-4 Anti-Tank Weapon, and the Shoulder-launched Multipupose Assault Weapon.

Photo by Master Sgt. Chad McMeen

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Michael Reiser, infantry weapons officer from the Black Sea Rotational Force, conducts a safety brief to the crowd of Marines and Moldovans who participated in the workshop prior to a live-fire anti-armor weapons range in Balti, Moldova. The Marines and Moldovans built a mutual understanding of firing procedures and characteristics on advanced anti-armor weapons systems, including: Moldova’s Rocket Propelled Grenade system and 70mm Recoiless Rifle (SPG), and America’s FGM-148 Javelin man-portable anti-tank missile, AT-4 Anti-Tank Weapon, and the Shoulder-launched Multipupose Assault Weapon, Dec. 8-12.

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Michael Reiser, infantry weapons officer from the Black Sea Rotational Force, conducts a safety brief to the crowd of Marines and Moldovans who participated in the workshop prior to a live-fire anti-armor weapons range in Balti, Moldova. The Marines and Moldovans built a mutual understanding of firing procedures and characteristics on advanced anti-armor weapons systems, including: Moldova’s Rocket Propelled Grenade system and 70mm Recoiless Rifle (SPG), and America’s FGM-148 Javelin man-portable anti-tank missile, AT-4 Anti-Tank Weapon, and the Shoulder-launched Multipupose Assault Weapon, Dec. 8-12.

Photo by Master Sgt. Chad McMeen

Minister of Defense Valerin Troenco shakes hands with Lt. Col. Joel Schmidt, the commanding officer of Black Sea Rotational Force 14, during the closing ceremony of the Anti-Armor Workshop between U.S. Marines and Moldovan soldiers in Balti, Moldova, Dec. 12. The Marines and Moldovans built a mutual understanding of firing procedures and characteristics on advanced anti-armor weapons systems, including: Moldova’s Rocket Propelled Grenade system and 70mm Recoiless Rifle (SPG), and America’s FGM-148 Javelin man-portable anti-tank missile, AT-4 Anti-Tank Weapon, and the Shoulder-launched Multipupose Assault Weapon, Dec. 8-12.

Minister of Defense Valerin Troenco shakes hands with Lt. Col. Joel Schmidt, the commanding officer of Black Sea Rotational Force 14, during the closing ceremony of the Anti-Armor Workshop between U.S. Marines and Moldovan soldiers in Balti, Moldova, Dec. 12. The Marines and Moldovans built a mutual understanding of firing procedures and characteristics on advanced anti-armor weapons systems, including: Moldova’s Rocket Propelled Grenade system and 70mm Recoiless Rifle (SPG), and America’s FGM-148 Javelin man-portable anti-tank missile, AT-4 Anti-Tank Weapon, and the Shoulder-launched Multipupose Assault Weapon, Dec. 8-12.

Photo by Master Sgt. Chad McMeen

U.S. Marines and Moldovan soldiers integrated to conduct an Anti-Armor Workshop in Balti, Moldova, Dec. 8-12. The Marines and Moldovan soldiers built a mutual understanding of firing procedures and characteristics on advanced anti-armor weapons systems, including: Moldova’s Rocket Propelled Grenade system and 70mm Recoiless Rifle (SPG), and America’s FGM-148 Javelin man-portable anti-tank missile, AT-4 Anti-Tank Weapon, and the Shoulder-launched Multipupose Assault Weapon.

U.S. Marines and Moldovan soldiers integrated to conduct an Anti-Armor Workshop in Balti, Moldova, Dec. 8-12. The Marines and Moldovan soldiers built a mutual understanding of firing procedures and characteristics on advanced anti-armor weapons systems, including: Moldova’s Rocket Propelled Grenade system and 70mm Recoiless Rifle (SPG), and America’s FGM-148 Javelin man-portable anti-tank missile, AT-4 Anti-Tank Weapon, and the Shoulder-launched Multipupose Assault Weapon.

Photo by Master Sgt. Chad McMeen

An FGM-148 Javelin man-portable anti-tank missile is fired during the coordinated simulated assault at theAnti-Armor Workshop in Balti, Moldova, Dec. 12.The anti-armor attack integrated U.S. Marines with Moldovan soldiers with various weapons and within minutes the armored targets scattered throughout a vast impact area were blown to pieces by skilled shots from the participants.

An FGM-148 Javelin man-portable anti-tank missile is fired during the coordinated simulated assault at theAnti-Armor Workshop in Balti, Moldova, Dec. 12.The anti-armor attack integrated U.S. Marines with Moldovan soldiers with various weapons and within minutes the armored targets scattered throughout a vast impact area were blown to pieces by skilled shots from the participants.

Photo by Master Sgt. Chad McMeen

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members with the Special Weapons Protection Unit remove clothing from a casualty during an exercise Dec. 1 at Camp Naha, Okinawa. The casualty went through an immediate evacuation from the area prior to being treated. Participating U.S. Marine chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialists then wrapped the casualty in a blanket and went through the full decontamination process. The JGSDF personnel are with the Nuclear Biological Chemical Unit, 15th Brigade.

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members with the Special Weapons Protection Unit remove clothing from a casualty during an exercise Dec. 1 at Camp Naha, Okinawa. The casualty went through an immediate evacuation from the area prior to being treated. Participating U.S. Marine chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialists then wrapped the casualty in a blanket and went through the full decontamination process. The JGSDF personnel are with the Nuclear Biological Chemical Unit, 15th Brigade.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Giguere

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members with the Special Weapons Protection Unit unload a casualty during a response exercise Dec. 1 at Camp Naha, Okinawa. The training increased ties between the JGSDF and participating U.S. Marines by building trust and confidence between the two nations. The JGSDF members are with the Nuclear Biological Chemical Unit, 15th Brigade.

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members with the Special Weapons Protection Unit unload a casualty during a response exercise Dec. 1 at Camp Naha, Okinawa. The training increased ties between the JGSDF and participating U.S. Marines by building trust and confidence between the two nations. The JGSDF members are with the Nuclear Biological Chemical Unit, 15th Brigade.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Giguere

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members with the Special Weapons Protection Unit conduct immediate decontamination on a simulated casualty Dec. 1 at Camp Naha, Okinawa. The immediate decontamination consisted of spraying a large amount of water onto the victims effected clothing and equipment. The demonstration consisted of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist Marines training alongside their JGSDF counterparts.

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members with the Special Weapons Protection Unit conduct immediate decontamination on a simulated casualty Dec. 1 at Camp Naha, Okinawa. The immediate decontamination consisted of spraying a large amount of water onto the victims effected clothing and equipment. The demonstration consisted of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist Marines training alongside their JGSDF counterparts.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Giguere

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members and U.S. Marines prepare and plan reconnaissance of a simulated contamination zone with casualties Dec. 1 at Camp Naha, Okinawa. The demonstration consisted of reconnaissance, casualty packaging and extraction, victim care, and immediate decontamination. The Marines are chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialists with CBRN Unit, Headquarters Regiment, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The JGSDF members are with the Nuclear Biological Chemical Unit, 15th Brigade.

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members and U.S. Marines prepare and plan reconnaissance of a simulated contamination zone with casualties Dec. 1 at Camp Naha, Okinawa. The demonstration consisted of reconnaissance, casualty packaging and extraction, victim care, and immediate decontamination. The Marines are chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialists with CBRN Unit, Headquarters Regiment, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The JGSDF members are with the Nuclear Biological Chemical Unit, 15th Brigade.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Giguere

Maj. James S. Tanis lands an AV-8B Harrier during field carrier landing practice sustainment training at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Dec. 5, 2014. Marine Attack Squadron 231 is slated to deploy with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced) during an upcoming deployment with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Tanis is a naval aviator and executive officer of VMM-365 (Rein).

Maj. James S. Tanis lands an AV-8B Harrier during field carrier landing practice sustainment training at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Dec. 5, 2014. Marine Attack Squadron 231 is slated to deploy with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced) during an upcoming deployment with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Tanis is a naval aviator and executive officer of VMM-365 (Rein).

Photo by Cpl. J. R. Heins

An AV-8B Harrier hovers during field carrier landing practice sustainment training at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Dec. 5, 2014. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron 231 honed their skills in preparation for an upcoming deployment with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

An AV-8B Harrier hovers during field carrier landing practice sustainment training at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Dec. 5, 2014. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron 231 honed their skills in preparation for an upcoming deployment with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Photo by Cpl. J. R. Heins