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A UH-1Y Venom and an AH-1W Super Cobra shoot 2.75-inch rockets through the night sky and meet their targets during close air support training operations at a range near Fort Drum, N.Y., March 16, 2017. Marines assigned to 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, worked in conjunction with Marines assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, to complete their objectives. The training was conducted with live ordnance to simulate real world operations in a forward position.

A UH-1Y Venom and an AH-1W Super Cobra shoot 2.75-inch rockets through the night sky and meet their targets during close air support training operations at a range near Fort Drum, N.Y., March 16, 2017. Marines assigned to 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, worked in conjunction with Marines assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, to complete their objectives. The training was conducted with live ordnance to simulate real world operations in a forward position.

Photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

A search and rescue swimmer with Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 37 is lowered from a MH-60R helicopter during a search and rescue exercise off the shores of Marine Corps Base Hawaii on March 15, 2017. The Sailors conducted the exercise to better prepare for future deployments.

A search and rescue swimmer with Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 37 is lowered from a MH-60R helicopter during a search and rescue exercise off the shores of Marine Corps Base Hawaii on March 15, 2017. The Sailors conducted the exercise to better prepare for future deployments.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Kirk

A search and rescue swimmer with Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 37 is lowered from a MH-60R helicopter during a search and rescue exercise off the shores of Marine Corps Base Hawaii on March 15, 2017. The Sailors conducted the exercise to better prepare for future deployments.

A search and rescue swimmer with Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 37 is lowered from a MH-60R helicopter during a search and rescue exercise off the shores of Marine Corps Base Hawaii on March 15, 2017. The Sailors conducted the exercise to better prepare for future deployments.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Kirk

A search and rescue swimmer with Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 37 is lowered from a MH-60R helicopter during a search and rescue exercise off the shores of Marine Corps Base Hawaii on March 15, 2017. The Sailors conducted the exercise to better prepare for future deployments.

A search and rescue swimmer with Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 37 is lowered from a MH-60R helicopter during a search and rescue exercise off the shores of Marine Corps Base Hawaii on March 15, 2017. The Sailors conducted the exercise to better prepare for future deployments.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Kirk

A search and rescue swimmer saves a simulated casualty during an exercise off the shores of Marine Corps Base Hawaii on March 15, 2017. The Sailors conducted the exercise to better prepare for future deployments.

A search and rescue swimmer saves a simulated casualty during an exercise off the shores of Marine Corps Base Hawaii on March 15, 2017. The Sailors conducted the exercise to better prepare for future deployments.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Kirk

An MH-60R assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 37 conducts search and rescue drills off the shores of Marine Corps Base Hawaii on March 15, 2017. The Sailors conducted the exercise to better prepare for future deployments.

An MH-60R assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 37 conducts search and rescue drills off the shores of Marine Corps Base Hawaii on March 15, 2017. The Sailors conducted the exercise to better prepare for future deployments.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Kirk

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nathan P. Olson with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, prepares to set up a security perimeter after exiting an MV-22 Osprey from Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron-165, while forward deployed to the Middle East, Dec. 26, 2016. Marines with 3/7 compose the ground combat element, to include the dedicated TRAP force, for SPMAGTF-CR-CC within the Central Command area of operations, spanning 20 countries. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is currently forward deployed to several host nations, with the ability to respond to a variety of contingencies rapidly and effectively.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nathan P. Olson with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, prepares to set up a security perimeter after exiting an MV-22 Osprey from Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron-165, while forward deployed to the Middle East, Dec. 26, 2016. Marines with 3/7 compose the ground combat element, to include the dedicated TRAP force, for SPMAGTF-CR-CC within the Central Command area of operations, spanning 20 countries. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is currently forward deployed to several host nations, with the ability to respond to a variety of contingencies rapidly and effectively.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher D. Thompson

Cpl. Logan Jenkins, an infantry assault Marine with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, rushes to his firing position during live-fire and maneuver drills at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 22, 2016. 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, through the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Cpl. Logan Jenkins, an infantry assault Marine with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, rushes to his firing position during live-fire and maneuver drills at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 22, 2016. 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, through the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Photo by Cpl. Darien Bjorndal

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, relays orders to his squad as they provide suppressive fire to downrange targets during a squad assault rehearsal as part of Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 17. The unilateral exercise provides an opportunity for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th MEU to train in amphibious operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 11th MEU is currently supporting U.S. 5th Fleet’s mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region.

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, relays orders to his squad as they provide suppressive fire to downrange targets during a squad assault rehearsal as part of Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 17. The unilateral exercise provides an opportunity for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th MEU to train in amphibious operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 11th MEU is currently supporting U.S. 5th Fleet’s mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region.

Photo by Cpl. Devan K. Gowans

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, advance toward downrange targets during a squad assault rehearsal as part of Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 17. During the assault rehearsals, the Marines were tested in their abilities to react and respond to simulated fire from enemy combatants by bounding toward the objective and delivering suppressive fire as a team. The unilateral exercise provides an opportunity for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th MEU to train in amphibious operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 11th MEU is currently supporting U.S. 5th Fleet’s mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region.

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, advance toward downrange targets during a squad assault rehearsal as part of Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 17. During the assault rehearsals, the Marines were tested in their abilities to react and respond to simulated fire from enemy combatants by bounding toward the objective and delivering suppressive fire as a team. The unilateral exercise provides an opportunity for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th MEU to train in amphibious operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 11th MEU is currently supporting U.S. 5th Fleet’s mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region.

Photo by Cpl. Devan K. Gowans

U.S. Marine Cpl. Andrew Wilson, a squad leader with Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, jumps into a bunker to find cover during a squad assault rehearsal as part of Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 17. During the drills, the Marines were met with scenarios that they adapted to as a team, including assaulting the objective when they were receiving little to no simulated enemy fire, and taking cover or maintaining the suppressive fire on the enemy when they were met with effective sporadic fire. The unilateral exercise provides an opportunity for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th MEU to train in amphibious operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 11th MEU is currently supporting U.S. 5th Fleet’s mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Andrew Wilson, a squad leader with Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, jumps into a bunker to find cover during a squad assault rehearsal as part of Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 17. During the drills, the Marines were met with scenarios that they adapted to as a team, including assaulting the objective when they were receiving little to no simulated enemy fire, and taking cover or maintaining the suppressive fire on the enemy when they were met with effective sporadic fire. The unilateral exercise provides an opportunity for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th MEU to train in amphibious operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 11th MEU is currently supporting U.S. 5th Fleet’s mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region.

Photo by Cpl. Devan K. Gowans

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

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

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