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U.S. Marines completed Exercise Platinum Lion 17.1, conducting multiple training operations alongside eight partner nations from the Black Sea and Caucasus regions in Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, 12 Dec. to 21 Dec. 2016, to improve interoperability and tactical strength amongst NATO partners.

U.S. Marines completed Exercise Platinum Lion 17.1, conducting multiple training operations alongside eight partner nations from the Black Sea and Caucasus regions in Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, 12 Dec. to 21 Dec. 2016, to improve interoperability and tactical strength amongst NATO partners.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Lutz

U.S. Marines completed Exercise Platinum Lion 17.1, conducting multiple training operations alongside eight partner nations from the Black Sea and Caucasus regions in Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, 12 Dec. to 21 Dec. 2016, to improve interoperability and tactical strength amongst NATO partners.

U.S. Marines completed Exercise Platinum Lion 17.1, conducting multiple training operations alongside eight partner nations from the Black Sea and Caucasus regions in Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, 12 Dec. to 21 Dec. 2016, to improve interoperability and tactical strength amongst NATO partners.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Lutz

U.S. Marines completed Exercise Platinum Lion 17.1, conducting multiple training operations alongside eight partner nations from the Black Sea and Caucasus regions in Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, 12 Dec. to 21 Dec. 2016, to improve interoperability and tactical strength amongst NATO partners.

U.S. Marines completed Exercise Platinum Lion 17.1, conducting multiple training operations alongside eight partner nations from the Black Sea and Caucasus regions in Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, 12 Dec. to 21 Dec. 2016, to improve interoperability and tactical strength amongst NATO partners.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Lutz

A U.S. Marine with Marine Air Control Squadron 4 Detachment Bravo, Marine Air Traffic Control Mobile Team, lines up the VS-17 platform with the base Marine while establishing an expeditionary airfield during aircraft landing zone training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 21, 2016. An MMT team comprises of a base, pace, chase, reference, navigation aid and communication technician who establish a 60-foot-wide and 3,000-foot-long runway in remote locations during combat scenarios, medical evacuations or for humanitarian aid. The MMT Marines conduct this training every three to six months to refine the Marines’ skills, keeping them ready for expeditionary operations while in a garrison environment.

A U.S. Marine with Marine Air Control Squadron 4 Detachment Bravo, Marine Air Traffic Control Mobile Team, lines up the VS-17 platform with the base Marine while establishing an expeditionary airfield during aircraft landing zone training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 21, 2016. An MMT team comprises of a base, pace, chase, reference, navigation aid and communication technician who establish a 60-foot-wide and 3,000-foot-long runway in remote locations during combat scenarios, medical evacuations or for humanitarian aid. The MMT Marines conduct this training every three to six months to refine the Marines’ skills, keeping them ready for expeditionary operations while in a garrison environment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Farbo

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron 4 Detachment Bravo, Marine Air Traffic Control Mobile Team, run to the next 500-foot marker of an expeditionary runway during aircraft landing zone training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 21, 2016. The training allows the Marines to gain experience, practice constructing an expeditionary airfield, and complete training and readiness requirements. An MMT team comprises of a base, pace, chase, reference, navigation aid and communication technician who establish a runway in remote locations during combat scenarios, medical evacuations or for humanitarian aid.

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron 4 Detachment Bravo, Marine Air Traffic Control Mobile Team, run to the next 500-foot marker of an expeditionary runway during aircraft landing zone training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 21, 2016. The training allows the Marines to gain experience, practice constructing an expeditionary airfield, and complete training and readiness requirements. An MMT team comprises of a base, pace, chase, reference, navigation aid and communication technician who establish a runway in remote locations during combat scenarios, medical evacuations or for humanitarian aid.

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

A KC-130J Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 prepares to land during aircraft landing zone training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 21, 2016. The training allows Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron 4 Detachment Bravo, Marine Air Traffic Control Mobile Team, to gain experience, practice constructing an expeditionary airfield, and complete training and readiness requirements. VMGR-152 assisted MACS-4 Detachment Bravo while also completing their training and readiness requirements.

A KC-130J Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 prepares to land during aircraft landing zone training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 21, 2016. The training allows Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron 4 Detachment Bravo, Marine Air Traffic Control Mobile Team, to gain experience, practice constructing an expeditionary airfield, and complete training and readiness requirements. VMGR-152 assisted MACS-4 Detachment Bravo while also completing their training and readiness requirements.

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. George Price, an Marine Air Traffic Control Mobile Team instructor with Marine Air Control Squadron 4 Detachment Bravo, directs a KC-130J Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 during a landing as part of aircraft landing zone training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 21, 2016. The training allows the Marines to gain experience, practice constructing an expeditionary airfield, and complete training and readiness requirements. The MMT Marines conduct this training every three to six months to refine the Marines’ skills, keeping them ready for expeditionary operations while in a garrison environment.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. George Price, an Marine Air Traffic Control Mobile Team instructor with Marine Air Control Squadron 4 Detachment Bravo, directs a KC-130J Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 during a landing as part of aircraft landing zone training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 21, 2016. The training allows the Marines to gain experience, practice constructing an expeditionary airfield, and complete training and readiness requirements. The MMT Marines conduct this training every three to six months to refine the Marines’ skills, keeping them ready for expeditionary operations while in a garrison environment.

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Austin Nazworth, a power line technician with Marine Attack Squadron 542, conducts a routine pre-flight inspection on an AV-8B Harrier during the Aviation Training Relocation Program at Chitose Air Base, Dec. 14, 2016. JASDF and U.S. Marine Corps aircraft fly daily as part of the ATR. The ATR is an effort to increase operational readiness between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Japan Air Self Defense Force, improve interoperability and reduce noise concerns of aviation training on local communities by disseminating training locations throughout Japan.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Austin Nazworth, a power line technician with Marine Attack Squadron 542, conducts a routine pre-flight inspection on an AV-8B Harrier during the Aviation Training Relocation Program at Chitose Air Base, Dec. 14, 2016. JASDF and U.S. Marine Corps aircraft fly daily as part of the ATR. The ATR is an effort to increase operational readiness between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Japan Air Self Defense Force, improve interoperability and reduce noise concerns of aviation training on local communities by disseminating training locations throughout Japan.

Photo by Cpl. James Guillory

A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Squadron 542 taxis to the runway during the Aviation Relocation Training Program at Chitose Air Base, Japan, Dec. 14, 2016. VMA-542 is conducting training at Chitose Air Base in an effort to increase operational readiness between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Japan Air Self Defense Force, improve interoperability and reduce noise concerns of aviation training on local communities by disseminating training locations throughout Japan.

A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Squadron 542 taxis to the runway during the Aviation Relocation Training Program at Chitose Air Base, Japan, Dec. 14, 2016. VMA-542 is conducting training at Chitose Air Base in an effort to increase operational readiness between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Japan Air Self Defense Force, improve interoperability and reduce noise concerns of aviation training on local communities by disseminating training locations throughout Japan.

Photo by Cpl. James Guillory

A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Squadron 542 prepares to land on the runway during the Aviation Relocation Training Program at Chitose Air Base, Japan, Dec. 14, 2016. VMA-542 is conducting training at Chitose Air Base in an effort to increase operational readiness between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Japan Air Self Defense Force, improve interoperability and reduce noise concerns of aviation training on local communities by disseminating training locations throughout Japan.

A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Squadron 542 prepares to land on the runway during the Aviation Relocation Training Program at Chitose Air Base, Japan, Dec. 14, 2016. VMA-542 is conducting training at Chitose Air Base in an effort to increase operational readiness between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Japan Air Self Defense Force, improve interoperability and reduce noise concerns of aviation training on local communities by disseminating training locations throughout Japan.

Photo by Cpl. James Guillory

1st Lt. Laura Derouin, platoon commander, Landing Support Platoon, Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, observes landing support specialists connect a load to a MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st MEU, as part of external lift operations training at Landing Zone Falcon, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 8, 2016. The units conducted the training to complete qualifications for the 31st MEU's upcoming spring deployment. As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed unit, the 31st MEU air-ground-logistics team provides a flexible force, ready to perform a wide range of military operations, from limited combat to humanitarian assistance operations, throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

1st Lt. Laura Derouin, platoon commander, Landing Support Platoon, Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, observes landing support specialists connect a load to a MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st MEU, as part of external lift operations training at Landing Zone Falcon, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 8, 2016. The units conducted the training to complete qualifications for the 31st MEU's upcoming spring deployment. As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed unit, the 31st MEU air-ground-logistics team provides a flexible force, ready to perform a wide range of military operations, from limited combat to humanitarian assistance operations, throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Photo by Cpl. Darien Bjorndal

Marines assigned to Landing Support Platoon, Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, set up a landing zone with a load of tires and sandbags as part of external lift operations training at Landing Zone Falcon, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 8, 2016. CLB-31 conducted the training with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced) to complete qualifications for the 31st MEU's upcoming spring deployment. As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed unit, the MEU’s air-ground-logistics team provides a flexible force, ready to perform a wide range of military operations, from limited combat to humanitarian assistance operations, throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Marines assigned to Landing Support Platoon, Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, set up a landing zone with a load of tires and sandbags as part of external lift operations training at Landing Zone Falcon, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 8, 2016. CLB-31 conducted the training with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced) to complete qualifications for the 31st MEU's upcoming spring deployment. As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed unit, the MEU’s air-ground-logistics team provides a flexible force, ready to perform a wide range of military operations, from limited combat to humanitarian assistance operations, throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Photo by Cpl. Darien Bjorndal

Marines assigned to Landing Support Platoon, Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, observe a MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st MEU, during external lift operations training at Landing Zone Falcon, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 8, 2016. The units conducted the training to complete qualifications for the 31st MEU's upcoming spring deployment. As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed unit, the 31st MEU’s air-ground-logistics team provides a flexible force, ready to perform a wide range of military operations, from limited combat to humanitarian assistance operations, throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Marines assigned to Landing Support Platoon, Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, observe a MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st MEU, during external lift operations training at Landing Zone Falcon, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 8, 2016. The units conducted the training to complete qualifications for the 31st MEU's upcoming spring deployment. As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed unit, the 31st MEU’s air-ground-logistics team provides a flexible force, ready to perform a wide range of military operations, from limited combat to humanitarian assistance operations, throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Photo by Cpl. Darien Bjorndal

Marines with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division embark amphibious assault vehicles onboard the USS Green Bay during Blue Chromite 2017 in the waters of Okinawa, Japan, October 29, 2016. Blue Chromite is a U.S. –only exercise which strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps expeditionary, amphibious rapid-response capabilities based in Okinawa and the greater Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Marines with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division embark amphibious assault vehicles onboard the USS Green Bay during Blue Chromite 2017 in the waters of Okinawa, Japan, October 29, 2016. Blue Chromite is a U.S. –only exercise which strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps expeditionary, amphibious rapid-response capabilities based in Okinawa and the greater Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud

U.S. Marines assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion 3rd Marine Regiment, conduct a Battle Sight Zero, part of Lava Viper 17.1, at Range 8C aboard the Pohakuloa Training Area, on the big Island of Hawaii, Oct. 17, 2016. Lava Viper is an annual combined arms training exercise that integrates ground elements such as infantry and logistics, with indirect fire from artillery units as well as air support from the aviation element.

U.S. Marines assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion 3rd Marine Regiment, conduct a Battle Sight Zero, part of Lava Viper 17.1, at Range 8C aboard the Pohakuloa Training Area, on the big Island of Hawaii, Oct. 17, 2016. Lava Viper is an annual combined arms training exercise that integrates ground elements such as infantry and logistics, with indirect fire from artillery units as well as air support from the aviation element.

Photo by Cpl. Ricky Gomez

Petty Officer Third Class retired Michael Keenan greets Cpl. retired Jim Caines at the opening breakfast for Honor Flight Savannah aboard U.S. Army Garrison Hunter Army Airfield Fort Stewart, Savannah, GA, Oct. 14. Keenan served as a journalist in the Navy from 1966-1976 and Caines served as an infantryman in the Marine Corps from 1966-1968. Honor Flight Savannah brings together veterans from World War II, Vietnam and Korea for a trip to visit their war memorials at the National Mall in Washington D.C.

Petty Officer Third Class retired Michael Keenan greets Cpl. retired Jim Caines at the opening breakfast for Honor Flight Savannah aboard U.S. Army Garrison Hunter Army Airfield Fort Stewart, Savannah, GA, Oct. 14. Keenan served as a journalist in the Navy from 1966-1976 and Caines served as an infantryman in the Marine Corps from 1966-1968. Honor Flight Savannah brings together veterans from World War II, Vietnam and Korea for a trip to visit their war memorials at the National Mall in Washington D.C.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Phillips

Capt. Retired Chester Dean Cullison (Ret.) is greeted by Marines, sailors, soldiers and airmen as he boards a bus for Honor Flight Savannah aboard U.S. Army Garrison Hunter Army Airfield Fort Stewart, Savannah, GA, Oct. 14. Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort with Combat Logistics Company 23 traveled to Hunter Army Airfield to honor World War II, Korean, and Vietnam War veterans for Honor Flight Savannah. Honor Flight Savannah takes veterans to Washington D.C. to visit their war memorials at the National Mall. Cullison served in WWII, the Korean and Vietnam Wars in the U.S. Navy.

Capt. Retired Chester Dean Cullison (Ret.) is greeted by Marines, sailors, soldiers and airmen as he boards a bus for Honor Flight Savannah aboard U.S. Army Garrison Hunter Army Airfield Fort Stewart, Savannah, GA, Oct. 14. Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort with Combat Logistics Company 23 traveled to Hunter Army Airfield to honor World War II, Korean, and Vietnam War veterans for Honor Flight Savannah. Honor Flight Savannah takes veterans to Washington D.C. to visit their war memorials at the National Mall. Cullison served in WWII, the Korean and Vietnam Wars in the U.S. Navy.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Phillips

A U.S. Navy Blue Angels crew member renders his salute to a Blue Angels pilot before takeoff during the 2016 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 24, 2016. The MCAS Miramar Air Show honors 100 years of the Marine Corps Reserves by showcasing aerial prowess of the Armed Forces and their appreciation of the civilian community’s support to the troops.

A U.S. Navy Blue Angels crew member renders his salute to a Blue Angels pilot before takeoff during the 2016 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 24, 2016. The MCAS Miramar Air Show honors 100 years of the Marine Corps Reserves by showcasing aerial prowess of the Armed Forces and their appreciation of the civilian community’s support to the troops.

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Lucio

U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform aerobic maneuvers during the 2016 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 24, 2016. The MCAS Miramar Air Show honors 100 years of the Marine Corps Reserves by showcasing aerial prowess of the Armed Forces and their appreciation of the civilian community’s support to the troops.

U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform aerobic maneuvers during the 2016 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 24, 2016. The MCAS Miramar Air Show honors 100 years of the Marine Corps Reserves by showcasing aerial prowess of the Armed Forces and their appreciation of the civilian community’s support to the troops.

Photo by CPL. JESSICA LUCIO

The Breitling Jet Team fly in synchronized formation during the 2016 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 24, 2016. The MCAS Miramar Air Show honors 100 years of the Marine Corps Reserves by showcasing aerial prowess of the Armed Forces and their appreciation of civilian community’s support to the troops.

The Breitling Jet Team fly in synchronized formation during the 2016 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 24, 2016. The MCAS Miramar Air Show honors 100 years of the Marine Corps Reserves by showcasing aerial prowess of the Armed Forces and their appreciation of civilian community’s support to the troops.

Photo by Sgt. Tia Dufour