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Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense soldiers assess possible casualties in a simulated improvised explosive device explosion during Exercise Guard and Protect at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 20-23, 2015. Guard and Protect is a joint security force operation that enables readiness in case the station has to make a defense posture. The exercise tested the abilities of the Marines and Japanese soldiers to respond effectively in real world situations.

Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense soldiers assess possible casualties in a simulated improvised explosive device explosion during Exercise Guard and Protect at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 20-23, 2015. Guard and Protect is a joint security force operation that enables readiness in case the station has to make a defense posture. The exercise tested the abilities of the Marines and Japanese soldiers to respond effectively in real world situations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg

Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers take a stance after a simulated riot control situation during Exercise Guard and Protect at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 20-23, 2015. Marines and JGSDF soldiers were challenged with real world situations such as riot control, armed intruder response and vehicle searches to prepare in case the air station has to take a defense posture.

Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers take a stance after a simulated riot control situation during Exercise Guard and Protect at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 20-23, 2015. Marines and JGSDF soldiers were challenged with real world situations such as riot control, armed intruder response and vehicle searches to prepare in case the air station has to take a defense posture.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers take down a kidnapper during as part of a simulated situation during Exercise Guard and Protect at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 20-23, 2015. Guard and Protect is a joint security force operation to promote readiness in case the station has to make a defense posture. Marines and JGSDF soldiers carried out scenarios such as riot control, armed intruder response and vehicle searches.

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers take down a kidnapper during as part of a simulated situation during Exercise Guard and Protect at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 20-23, 2015. Guard and Protect is a joint security force operation to promote readiness in case the station has to make a defense posture. Marines and JGSDF soldiers carried out scenarios such as riot control, armed intruder response and vehicle searches.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers treat an injured Marine during a simulated improvised explosive device explosion during Exercise Guard and Protect at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 20-23, 2015. Exercise Guard and Protect is a joint security force operation that enables the station’s readiness in case the station has to make a defense posture. During the exercise Marines and JGSDF soldiers had to overcome the language barriers in order to effectively accomplish the mission.

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers treat an injured Marine during a simulated improvised explosive device explosion during Exercise Guard and Protect at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 20-23, 2015. Exercise Guard and Protect is a joint security force operation that enables the station’s readiness in case the station has to make a defense posture. During the exercise Marines and JGSDF soldiers had to overcome the language barriers in order to effectively accomplish the mission.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg

Marines with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, conduct a road march in light armored vehicles in Rota, Spain, Oct. 23, 2015, in support of Exercise Trident Juncture 2015. The exercise is the largest NATO exercise in the past 10 years that includes more than 5,000 U.S. service members out of 36,000 troops from more than 30 nations.

Marines with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, conduct a road march in light armored vehicles in Rota, Spain, Oct. 23, 2015, in support of Exercise Trident Juncture 2015. The exercise is the largest NATO exercise in the past 10 years that includes more than 5,000 U.S. service members out of 36,000 troops from more than 30 nations.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Marines with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, conduct a road march in light armored vehicles in Rota, Spain, Oct. 23, 2015, in support of Exercise Trident Juncture 2015, the largest NATO exercise in the past 10 years. Participating in an exercise of this magnitude allows Reserve Marines to gain real-world experience within their military occupational specialty and demonstrates their readiness in conjunction with other foreign nationals.

Marines with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, conduct a road march in light armored vehicles in Rota, Spain, Oct. 23, 2015, in support of Exercise Trident Juncture 2015, the largest NATO exercise in the past 10 years. Participating in an exercise of this magnitude allows Reserve Marines to gain real-world experience within their military occupational specialty and demonstrates their readiness in conjunction with other foreign nationals.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

Marines with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, conduct a road march in light armored vehicles in Rota, Spain, Oct. 23, 2015, in support of Exercise Trident Juncture 2015, the largest NATO exercise in the past 10 years. Participating in an exercise of this magnitude allows Reserve Marines to gain real-world experience within their military occupational specialty and demonstrates their readiness in conjunction with other foreign nationals.

Marines with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, conduct a road march in light armored vehicles in Rota, Spain, Oct. 23, 2015, in support of Exercise Trident Juncture 2015, the largest NATO exercise in the past 10 years. Participating in an exercise of this magnitude allows Reserve Marines to gain real-world experience within their military occupational specialty and demonstrates their readiness in conjunction with other foreign nationals.

Photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Quire

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. James Stamper (left) and Lance Cpl. James Stamper (right), landing support specialists, with the Landing Support Detachment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), hold slings connecting the M105 trailer to a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced) at Pinheiro Da Cruz, Praia Da Raposa Beach, Portugal, Oct. 22, 2015, during Trident Juncture 15. Trident Juncture is a NATO-led exercise designed to certify NATO response forces and develop interoperability among participating NATO and partner nations.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. James Stamper (left) and Lance Cpl. James Stamper (right), landing support specialists, with the Landing Support Detachment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), hold slings connecting the M105 trailer to a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced) at Pinheiro Da Cruz, Praia Da Raposa Beach, Portugal, Oct. 22, 2015, during Trident Juncture 15. Trident Juncture is a NATO-led exercise designed to certify NATO response forces and develop interoperability among participating NATO and partner nations.

Photo by Sgt. Austin Long

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Micah English, a landing support specialist with the Landing Support Detachment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) runs out from underneath a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, while U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. James Stamper, a landing support specialist, holds the connected sling during an external lift training exercise at Pinheiro Da Cruz, Praia Da Raposa Beach, Portugal, Oct. 22, 2015, during Trident Juncture 15. Trident Juncture is a NATO-led exercise designed to certify NATO response forces and develop interoperability among participating NATO and partner nations.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Micah English, a landing support specialist with the Landing Support Detachment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) runs out from underneath a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, while U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. James Stamper, a landing support specialist, holds the connected sling during an external lift training exercise at Pinheiro Da Cruz, Praia Da Raposa Beach, Portugal, Oct. 22, 2015, during Trident Juncture 15. Trident Juncture is a NATO-led exercise designed to certify NATO response forces and develop interoperability among participating NATO and partner nations.

Photo by Sgt. Austin Long

U.S. Marines with the Helicopter Support Team, Landing Support Detachment with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, embarked aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) prepare to attach a sling connected to a M105 trailer to a lifting hook from a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, hovering overhead during an external lift training exercise at Pinheiro Da Cruz, Praia Da Raposa Beach, Portugal, Oct. 22, 2015, during Trident Juncture 15. Trident Juncture is a NATO-led exercise designed to certify NATO response forces and develop interoperability among participating NATO and partner nations.

U.S. Marines with the Helicopter Support Team, Landing Support Detachment with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, embarked aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) prepare to attach a sling connected to a M105 trailer to a lifting hook from a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, hovering overhead during an external lift training exercise at Pinheiro Da Cruz, Praia Da Raposa Beach, Portugal, Oct. 22, 2015, during Trident Juncture 15. Trident Juncture is a NATO-led exercise designed to certify NATO response forces and develop interoperability among participating NATO and partner nations.

Photo by Sgt. Austin Long

Brig. Gen David Jones, commander of the Belize Defence Force, and Maj. Gen. William Beydler, former commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, meet during a visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 22, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to assess the capabilities of U.S. forces, discern opportunities for Belize forces to train alongside Marines and sustain enduring partnerships between the two countries in their efforts to counter transnational organized crime.

Brig. Gen David Jones, commander of the Belize Defence Force, and Maj. Gen. William Beydler, former commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, meet during a visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 22, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to assess the capabilities of U.S. forces, discern opportunities for Belize forces to train alongside Marines and sustain enduring partnerships between the two countries in their efforts to counter transnational organized crime.

Photo by Cpl. Fatmeh Saad

Leaders from 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, U.S. Marine Forces-South and the Belize Defence Force participate in a roundtable discussion at II MEF, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 22, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to assess the capabilities of U.S. forces, discern opportunities for Belize forces to train alongside Marines and sustain enduring partnerships between the two countries in their efforts to counter transnational organized crime. (From left, clockwise: U.S. Army Lt. Col. Robert Ramsey, U.S. military liaison officer; Brig. Gen. David Jones, commander of the Belize Defence Force; U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Brian Beaudreault, commanding general of 2nd Marine Division; U.S. Marine Corps Col. Barry Fitzpatrick, chief of staff of 2nd Marine Division; U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Eric Smith, commander of U.S. Marine Forces-South.)

Leaders from 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, U.S. Marine Forces-South and the Belize Defence Force participate in a roundtable discussion at II MEF, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 22, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to assess the capabilities of U.S. forces, discern opportunities for Belize forces to train alongside Marines and sustain enduring partnerships between the two countries in their efforts to counter transnational organized crime. (From left, clockwise: U.S. Army Lt. Col. Robert Ramsey, U.S. military liaison officer; Brig. Gen. David Jones, commander of the Belize Defence Force; U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Brian Beaudreault, commanding general of 2nd Marine Division; U.S. Marine Corps Col. Barry Fitzpatrick, chief of staff of 2nd Marine Division; U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Eric Smith, commander of U.S. Marine Forces-South.)

Photo by Cpl. Fatmeh Saad

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen Eric Smith, commander of U.S. Marine Forces-South, speaks to leaders of the Special Missions Training Center during the Belize Delegation visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 22, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to assess the capabilities of U.S. forces, discern opportunities for Belize forces to train alongside Marines and sustain enduring partnerships between the two countries in their efforts to counter transnational organized crime. (From left to right: U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Matthew Baer, executive officer of the Special Missions Training Center; U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Eric Smith, commander of U.S. Marine Forces-South; U.S Navy Lt. Kerry Michaud, officer-in-charge for the Center for Security Forces Learning Site Camp Lejeune.)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen Eric Smith, commander of U.S. Marine Forces-South, speaks to leaders of the Special Missions Training Center during the Belize Delegation visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 22, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to assess the capabilities of U.S. forces, discern opportunities for Belize forces to train alongside Marines and sustain enduring partnerships between the two countries in their efforts to counter transnational organized crime. (From left to right: U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Matthew Baer, executive officer of the Special Missions Training Center; U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Eric Smith, commander of U.S. Marine Forces-South; U.S Navy Lt. Kerry Michaud, officer-in-charge for the Center for Security Forces Learning Site Camp Lejeune.)

Photo by Cpl. Fatmeh Saad

Leaders from 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, U.S. Marine Forces-South and the Belize Defence Force participate in a roundtable discussion at II MEF, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 22, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to assess the capabilities of U.S. forces, discern opportunities for Belize forces to train alongside Marines and sustain enduring partnerships between the two countries in their efforts to counter transnational organized crime. (From left to right: U.S. Army Lt. Col. Robert Ramsey, U.S. military liaison officer; Brig. Gen. David Jones, commander of the Belize Defence Force; U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Jonathon Riffe, commanding officer of the Special Missions Training Center; U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Eric Smith, commander of U.S. Marine Forces-South; U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Matthew Baer, executive officer of the Special Missions Training Center.)

Leaders from 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, U.S. Marine Forces-South and the Belize Defence Force participate in a roundtable discussion at II MEF, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 22, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to assess the capabilities of U.S. forces, discern opportunities for Belize forces to train alongside Marines and sustain enduring partnerships between the two countries in their efforts to counter transnational organized crime. (From left to right: U.S. Army Lt. Col. Robert Ramsey, U.S. military liaison officer; Brig. Gen. David Jones, commander of the Belize Defence Force; U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Jonathon Riffe, commanding officer of the Special Missions Training Center; U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Eric Smith, commander of U.S. Marine Forces-South; U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Matthew Baer, executive officer of the Special Missions Training Center.)

Photo by Cpl. Fatmeh Saad

U.S. Marines stand guard during a simulated civilian evacuation at the National Gendarmerie Tactical Training Center in Saint-Astier, France, Oct. 9. The exercise marks the third rotation of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa Marines training alongside the Gendarmerie.

U.S. Marines stand guard during a simulated civilian evacuation at the National Gendarmerie Tactical Training Center in Saint-Astier, France, Oct. 9. The exercise marks the third rotation of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa Marines training alongside the Gendarmerie.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy

U.S. Marines react to unruly crowds during riot control training at the National Gendarmerie Tactical Training Center in Saint-Astier, France, Oct. 9. A platoon of Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, had a unique opportunity to train at the center, specialized in restoring order and professional intervention.

U.S. Marines react to unruly crowds during riot control training at the National Gendarmerie Tactical Training Center in Saint-Astier, France, Oct. 9. A platoon of Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, had a unique opportunity to train at the center, specialized in restoring order and professional intervention.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy

U.S. Marines stand alongside French Gendarmes during riot control exercise at the National Gendarmerie Tactical Training Center in Saint-Astier, France, Oct. 9. During the exercise, a platoon of Marines was put to the test, dealing with tear gas, Molotov cocktails and a large group of angry protesters.

U.S. Marines stand alongside French Gendarmes during riot control exercise at the National Gendarmerie Tactical Training Center in Saint-Astier, France, Oct. 9. During the exercise, a platoon of Marines was put to the test, dealing with tear gas, Molotov cocktails and a large group of angry protesters.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy

U.S. Marines guard a simulated embassy during a riot control exercise at the National Gendarmerie Tactical Training Center in Saint-Astier, France, Oct. 9. The Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa worked with French Gendarmes, continuing a strong partnership between the two units.

U.S. Marines guard a simulated embassy during a riot control exercise at the National Gendarmerie Tactical Training Center in Saint-Astier, France, Oct. 9. The Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa worked with French Gendarmes, continuing a strong partnership between the two units.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy

ROK and U.S. Marines fire at targets from 500 meters on the sniper range at Baengnyeongdo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2015. Marines from both countries exchanged training on weapon systems, methods of concealment, and other capabilities throughout the training. The exercise was part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-13, a bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula, and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities. The scout snipers are attached to Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. The ROK Marines are with 6th Force Recon Company, 6th Brigade, 2nd ROK Marine Corps Division.

ROK and U.S. Marines fire at targets from 500 meters on the sniper range at Baengnyeongdo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2015. Marines from both countries exchanged training on weapon systems, methods of concealment, and other capabilities throughout the training. The exercise was part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-13, a bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula, and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities. The scout snipers are attached to Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. The ROK Marines are with 6th Force Recon Company, 6th Brigade, 2nd ROK Marine Corps Division.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Josh J. Neahusan, right, applies camouflage paint during a sniper training exchange exercise between Marines of the Republic of Korea and the U.S. at Baengnyeongdo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2015. Marines from both countries exchanged weapon systems, methods of concealment, and capabilities throughout the training. The exercise was part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-13, a bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula, and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities. Neahusan, from Middletown, Maryland, is a scout sniper attached to Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. The ROK Marines are with 6th Force Recon Company, 6th Brigade, 2nd ROK Marine Corps Division.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Josh J. Neahusan, right, applies camouflage paint during a sniper training exchange exercise between Marines of the Republic of Korea and the U.S. at Baengnyeongdo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2015. Marines from both countries exchanged weapon systems, methods of concealment, and capabilities throughout the training. The exercise was part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-13, a bilateral training exercise that enhances the ROK and U.S. alliance, promotes stability on the Korean Peninsula, and strengthens ROK and U.S. military capabilities. Neahusan, from Middletown, Maryland, is a scout sniper attached to Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. The ROK Marines are with 6th Force Recon Company, 6th Brigade, 2nd ROK Marine Corps Division.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Steven Tran