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Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers sight in on their rifles while riding on a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft during the Japanese Observer Exchange Program April 27, 2015 at Kin Blue. JOEP is a III Marine Expeditionary Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and JGSDF coordinated program designed to increase regional security, maintain unit readiness and enhance overall cooperation. This is the fourth iteration of JOEP for the 31st MEU after the initial partnership in September 2012. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan C. Mains/Released)

Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers sight in on their rifles while riding on a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft during the Japanese Observer Exchange Program April 27, 2015 at Kin Blue. JOEP is a III Marine Expeditionary Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and JGSDF coordinated program designed to increase regional security, maintain unit readiness and enhance overall cooperation. This is the fourth iteration of JOEP for the 31st MEU after the initial partnership in September 2012. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan C. Mains/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Mains

123rd Special Tactics Squadron personnel and Chilean Air Commandos load into a KC-130J Super Hercules from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, to conduct a jump clearing team mission at Hurlburt Field, Florida, during Emerald Warrior 2015, April 28, 2015. The combined team had 20 jumpers and two 50cc mini bikes, which were dropped off at the landing zone prior to the jump. Emerald Warrior is a joint exercise led by Air Force Special Operations Command that provides pre-deployment training for U.S. and partner nation special operations forces and interagency elements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)

123rd Special Tactics Squadron personnel and Chilean Air Commandos load into a KC-130J Super Hercules from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, to conduct a jump clearing team mission at Hurlburt Field, Florida, during Emerald Warrior 2015, April 28, 2015. The combined team had 20 jumpers and two 50cc mini bikes, which were dropped off at the landing zone prior to the jump. Emerald Warrior is a joint exercise led by Air Force Special Operations Command that provides pre-deployment training for U.S. and partner nation special operations forces and interagency elements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)

Photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell

A 50 cc mini bike is secured aboard a KC-130J Super Hercules from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, during a flight prior to a static line jump infiltration at Hurlburt Field, Fla., during Emerald Warrior 2015, April 28, 2015. The mini bikes are used to patrol down the air strip before the plane lands to ensure there is no debris or hostile forces near the landing zone. Emerald Warrior is a joint exercise led by Air Force Special Operations Command that provides pre-deployment training for U.S. and partner nation special operations forces and interagency elements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)

A 50 cc mini bike is secured aboard a KC-130J Super Hercules from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, during a flight prior to a static line jump infiltration at Hurlburt Field, Fla., during Emerald Warrior 2015, April 28, 2015. The mini bikes are used to patrol down the air strip before the plane lands to ensure there is no debris or hostile forces near the landing zone. Emerald Warrior is a joint exercise led by Air Force Special Operations Command that provides pre-deployment training for U.S. and partner nation special operations forces and interagency elements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)

Photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell

Two 123rd STS personnel off load 50 cc mini bikes to stage on a runway at an Eglin Air Force Base drop zone, prior to a static line jump and jump clearing team mission from a KC-130J Super Hercules belonging to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, during Emerald Warrior 2015, April 28, 2015. The mini bikes are used to patrol down the air strip before the plane lands to ensure there is no debris or hostile forces near the landing zone. Emerald Warrior is a joint exercise led by Air Force Special Operations Command that provides pre-deployment training for U.S. and partner nation special operations forces and interagency elements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)

Two 123rd STS personnel off load 50 cc mini bikes to stage on a runway at an Eglin Air Force Base drop zone, prior to a static line jump and jump clearing team mission from a KC-130J Super Hercules belonging to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, during Emerald Warrior 2015, April 28, 2015. The mini bikes are used to patrol down the air strip before the plane lands to ensure there is no debris or hostile forces near the landing zone. Emerald Warrior is a joint exercise led by Air Force Special Operations Command that provides pre-deployment training for U.S. and partner nation special operations forces and interagency elements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)

Photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell

U.S. Marine Cpl. Christopher Moore, a machine gunner with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Forces Crisis Response-Africa, demonstrates the proper kneeling position with the help of an interpreter during a marksmanship class for the Cameroonian Naval Commando Company, near Limbe, Cameroon, March 12, 2015. Moore is part of a Theater Security Cooperation team, which traveled to Cameroon to conduct an engagement focused on marksmanship and other basic infantry skills with the COPALCO during the multinational maritime security exercise, Africa Partnership Station. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman/Released)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Christopher Moore, a machine gunner with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Forces Crisis Response-Africa, demonstrates the proper kneeling position with the help of an interpreter during a marksmanship class for the Cameroonian Naval Commando Company, near Limbe, Cameroon, March 12, 2015. Moore is part of a Theater Security Cooperation team, which traveled to Cameroon to conduct an engagement focused on marksmanship and other basic infantry skills with the COPALCO during the multinational maritime security exercise, Africa Partnership Station. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman

Spanish Marines review navigation equipment with Angolan Marines in Luanda, Angola, March 4, 2015, before conducting coxswain training in the Luanda Harbor. The Spanish Marines worked with the Angolan coxswains on seafaring capabilities. U.S. Marines, British Royal Marines and Spanish Marines spent three days training with the Angolans in close-quarters combat, small boat operations and repair, and search and seizure techniques before departing for Cameroon during the maritime security exercise, Africa Partnership Station. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman/Released)

Spanish Marines review navigation equipment with Angolan Marines in Luanda, Angola, March 4, 2015, before conducting coxswain training in the Luanda Harbor. The Spanish Marines worked with the Angolan coxswains on seafaring capabilities. U.S. Marines, British Royal Marines and Spanish Marines spent three days training with the Angolans in close-quarters combat, small boat operations and repair, and search and seizure techniques before departing for Cameroon during the maritime security exercise, Africa Partnership Station. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman

U.S. Marine Cpl. Anthony Bourne, a rifleman with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, demonstrates room-clearing techniques to Angolan Marines in Luanda, Angola, March 4, 2015. U.S. Marines, British Royal Marines and Spanish Marines spent three days training with the Angolans in close-quarters combat, small boat operations and repair, and search and seizure techniques before departing for Cameroon during the maritime security exercise, Africa Partnership Station. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman/Released)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Anthony Bourne, a rifleman with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, demonstrates room-clearing techniques to Angolan Marines in Luanda, Angola, March 4, 2015. U.S. Marines, British Royal Marines and Spanish Marines spent three days training with the Angolans in close-quarters combat, small boat operations and repair, and search and seizure techniques before departing for Cameroon during the maritime security exercise, Africa Partnership Station. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman

Angolan Marines, known as Fuzileiros Navais da Marinha de Guerra Angolana, practice clearing a room in Luanda, Angola, March 4, 2015. U.S. Marines, British Royal Marines and Spanish Marines spent three days training with the Angolans in close-quarters combat, small boat operations and repair, and search and seizure techniques before departing for Cameroon during the maritime security exercise, Africa Partnership Station. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman/Released)

Angolan Marines, known as Fuzileiros Navais da Marinha de Guerra Angolana, practice clearing a room in Luanda, Angola, March 4, 2015. U.S. Marines, British Royal Marines and Spanish Marines spent three days training with the Angolans in close-quarters combat, small boat operations and repair, and search and seizure techniques before departing for Cameroon during the maritime security exercise, Africa Partnership Station. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman

Spanish, U.S. and British Royal Marines pose for a group photo aboard the USNS Spearhead, March 22, 2015. This multinational group of Marines spent three months traveling to four different African countries working with the militaries of Ghana, Angola, Cameroon and Gabon on basic infantry skills, marksmanship, small-boat operations and search and seizure techniques. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kenan O'Connor/Released)

Spanish, U.S. and British Royal Marines pose for a group photo aboard the USNS Spearhead, March 22, 2015. This multinational group of Marines spent three months traveling to four different African countries working with the militaries of Ghana, Angola, Cameroon and Gabon on basic infantry skills, marksmanship, small-boat operations and search and seizure techniques. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kenan O'Connor/Released)

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kenan O'

U.S. Marines demonstrate team rushes for embarked Cameroonian Naval Commandos during search and seizure training aboard the USNS Spearhead Marchm19, 2015. The Cameroonian Commandos embarked aboard the Spearhead after the theater security cooperation team left Cameroon to travel to Gabon. U.S., British Royal and Spanish Marines made up the team of Marines that spent three months traveling to four different African countries training the militaries of Ghana, Angola, Cameroon and Gabon on basic infantry skills, marksmanship, small-boat operations and search and seizure techniques. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Davies/Released)

U.S. Marines demonstrate team rushes for embarked Cameroonian Naval Commandos during search and seizure training aboard the USNS Spearhead Marchm19, 2015. The Cameroonian Commandos embarked aboard the Spearhead after the theater security cooperation team left Cameroon to travel to Gabon. U.S., British Royal and Spanish Marines made up the team of Marines that spent three months traveling to four different African countries training the militaries of Ghana, Angola, Cameroon and Gabon on basic infantry skills, marksmanship, small-boat operations and search and seizure techniques. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Davies/Released)

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua D

Angolan Marines, also known as Fuzileiros Navais da Marinha de Guerra Angolana, climb aboard the USNS Spearhead for an engagement in Luanda, Angola, March 4, 2015. U.S. Marines, British Royal Marines and Spanish Marines spent three days working with the Angolans in close-quarters combat, small boat operations and repair, and search and seizure techniques before departing for Cameroon during the maritime security exercise, Africa Partnership Station. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman/Released)

Angolan Marines, also known as Fuzileiros Navais da Marinha de Guerra Angolana, climb aboard the USNS Spearhead for an engagement in Luanda, Angola, March 4, 2015. U.S. Marines, British Royal Marines and Spanish Marines spent three days working with the Angolans in close-quarters combat, small boat operations and repair, and search and seizure techniques before departing for Cameroon during the maritime security exercise, Africa Partnership Station. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Cushman

Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ 2nd Naval Mobile Construction Battalion work with members of the U.S. Marine Corps 9th Engineer Support Battalion and U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5 to build a two-room classroom at San Rafael Elementary School in the province of San Rafael, on the island of Palawan, Philippines, April 16, as part of exercise Balikatan 2015. This school is one of five buildings being constructed as part of the humanitarian civic assistance projects during the the exercise. Balikatan is an annual bilateral exercise between the AFP and the U.S. military meant to increase combined military-to-military training and build relationships in order to support future engagements.

Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ 2nd Naval Mobile Construction Battalion work with members of the U.S. Marine Corps 9th Engineer Support Battalion and U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5 to build a two-room classroom at San Rafael Elementary School in the province of San Rafael, on the island of Palawan, Philippines, April 16, as part of exercise Balikatan 2015. This school is one of five buildings being constructed as part of the humanitarian civic assistance projects during the the exercise. Balikatan is an annual bilateral exercise between the AFP and the U.S. military meant to increase combined military-to-military training and build relationships in order to support future engagements.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Cristina Porras

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Andrew Sprouse, left, a combat engineer with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, introduces himself to Philippine Navy Seaman Apprentices Raymond Baclason, center, and Arturo Arandela, both Seabees with the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ 2nd Naval Mobile Construction Battalion, at the site of a new classroom they are helping build at San Rafael Elementary School in San Rafael, on the island of Palawan, Philippines, April 16. The three are part of a larger group of service members from the AFP and U.S. militaries, constructing five new buildings across the island of Palawan as part of humanitarian civic assistance projects taking place during exercise Balikatan 2015. Balikatan, a Filipino word meaning "shoulder-to-shoulder," is an annual bilateral exercise with the AFP and U.S. militaries, which helps increase combined military-to-military training and build relationships in order to support future engagements. (

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Andrew Sprouse, left, a combat engineer with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, introduces himself to Philippine Navy Seaman Apprentices Raymond Baclason, center, and Arturo Arandela, both Seabees with the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ 2nd Naval Mobile Construction Battalion, at the site of a new classroom they are helping build at San Rafael Elementary School in San Rafael, on the island of Palawan, Philippines, April 16. The three are part of a larger group of service members from the AFP and U.S. militaries, constructing five new buildings across the island of Palawan as part of humanitarian civic assistance projects taking place during exercise Balikatan 2015. Balikatan, a Filipino word meaning "shoulder-to-shoulder," is an annual bilateral exercise with the AFP and U.S. militaries, which helps increase combined military-to-military training and build relationships in order to support future engagements. (

Photo by Staff Sgt. Cristina Porras

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christopher Geraci, an automatic rifleman with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, posts security during an assault training exercise near Lisbon, Portugal, April 10, 2015. Marines stationed out of Moron Air Base, Spain, traveled to Portugal to utilize a variety of different ranges and training exercises alongside with the Portuguese Marines. After a week of training together, Marines and Fuzileiros were more familiar with each other's tactics and operating procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christopher Geraci, an automatic rifleman with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, posts security during an assault training exercise near Lisbon, Portugal, April 10, 2015. Marines stationed out of Moron Air Base, Spain, traveled to Portugal to utilize a variety of different ranges and training exercises alongside with the Portuguese Marines. After a week of training together, Marines and Fuzileiros were more familiar with each other's tactics and operating procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza

U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa post security during an assault training exercise near Lisbon, Portugal, April 10, 2015. Marines stationed out of Moron Air Base, Spain, traveled to Portugal to utilize a variety of different ranges and training exercises alongside with the Portuguese Marines. After a week of training together, Marines and Fuzileiros were more familiar with each other's tactics and operating procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza/Released)

U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa post security during an assault training exercise near Lisbon, Portugal, April 10, 2015. Marines stationed out of Moron Air Base, Spain, traveled to Portugal to utilize a variety of different ranges and training exercises alongside with the Portuguese Marines. After a week of training together, Marines and Fuzileiros were more familiar with each other's tactics and operating procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas Savage, right, commanding officer, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, shakes hands with a Portuguese Marine after an assault training exercise near Lisbon, Portugal, April 10, 2015. Marines stationed out of Moron Air Base, Spain, traveled to Portugal to utilize a variety of different ranges and training exercises alongside with the Portuguese Marines. After a week of training together, Marines and Fuzileiros were more familiar with each other's tactics and operating procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas Savage, right, commanding officer, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, shakes hands with a Portuguese Marine after an assault training exercise near Lisbon, Portugal, April 10, 2015. Marines stationed out of Moron Air Base, Spain, traveled to Portugal to utilize a variety of different ranges and training exercises alongside with the Portuguese Marines. After a week of training together, Marines and Fuzileiros were more familiar with each other's tactics and operating procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza

Portuguese Marines, Fuzileiros, move to clear a room during an assault training exercise near Lisbon, Portugal, April 9, 2015. U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa and Fuzileiros simulated breaching a compound side-by-side demonstrating the interoperability of the two NATO forces for potential future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza/Released)

Portuguese Marines, Fuzileiros, move to clear a room during an assault training exercise near Lisbon, Portugal, April 9, 2015. U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa and Fuzileiros simulated breaching a compound side-by-side demonstrating the interoperability of the two NATO forces for potential future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nicholas Perrorazio, a squad leader with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response Africa, directs his squad to clear a room during an assault training exercise near Lisbon, Portugal, April 10, 2015. Marines stationed out of Moron Air Base, Spain, traveled to Portugal to utilize a variety of different ranges and training exercises alongside with the Portuguese Marines. After a week of training together, Marines and Fuzileiros were more familiar with each other's tactics and operating procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nicholas Perrorazio, a squad leader with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response Africa, directs his squad to clear a room during an assault training exercise near Lisbon, Portugal, April 10, 2015. Marines stationed out of Moron Air Base, Spain, traveled to Portugal to utilize a variety of different ranges and training exercises alongside with the Portuguese Marines. After a week of training together, Marines and Fuzileiros were more familiar with each other's tactics and operating procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza

U.S. Africa Command will validate the Marine Corps' 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Joint Task Force Headquarters capability during a command-post exercise for Exercise Judious Response 2015 from March 19-25, 2015. The MEB JTF HQ for the exercise includes representatives from across all the military services, the United Kingdom, U.S. Special Operations Command, Joint Enabling Capabilities Command and the Joint Training Section from the Joint Staff J7.

U.S. Africa Command will validate the Marine Corps' 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Joint Task Force Headquarters capability during a command-post exercise for Exercise Judious Response 2015 from March 19-25, 2015. The MEB JTF HQ for the exercise includes representatives from across all the military services, the United Kingdom, U.S. Special Operations Command, Joint Enabling Capabilities Command and the Joint Training Section from the Joint Staff J7.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Chloe Nelson

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Brannon Niesent, Fort Collins, Colorado, III Marine Expeditionary Force Command Element G-3 Force Protection officer, works with Republic of Korea (ROK) Marine Capt. Jae Eun Lee, Marine Corps Headquarters FRAGO officer, during Exercise Key Resolve 15 on Camp Mujuk, South Korea, March 10, 2015. Key Resolve is held annually to strengthen ROK-U.S. combat readiness and joint interoperability.

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Brannon Niesent, Fort Collins, Colorado, III Marine Expeditionary Force Command Element G-3 Force Protection officer, works with Republic of Korea (ROK) Marine Capt. Jae Eun Lee, Marine Corps Headquarters FRAGO officer, during Exercise Key Resolve 15 on Camp Mujuk, South Korea, March 10, 2015. Key Resolve is held annually to strengthen ROK-U.S. combat readiness and joint interoperability.

Photo by Pfc. Makenzie Fallon