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Lance Cpl. Elijah Gums, a rifleman with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, carries a notional casualty during Military Operations in Urbanized Terrain (MOUT) training at Andersen South Air Force Base, Guam, August 30, 2017. Marines with BLT 3/5 train regularly in different environments to maintain their readiness as the Ground Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 31st MEU partners with the Navy's Amphibious Squadron 11 to form the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, providing a cohesive blue-green team capable of accomplishing a variety of missions across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue

A Marine with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, takes a break before starting a patrol in the rain during Military Operations in Urbanized Terrain (MOUT) training at Andersen South Air Force Base, Guam, August 30, 2017. Marines with BLT 3/5 train regularly in different environments to maintain their readiness as the Ground Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.The 31st MEU partners with the Navy's Amphibious Squadron 11 to form the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, providing a cohesive blue-green team capable of accomplishing a variety of missions across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue

A Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 enjoys the view of Detroit on an MV-22 Osprey flight during Marine Week Detroit, Sept. 6, 2017. Marine Week Detroit is a chance to reconnect with our Marines, sailors, veterans and their families from different generations.

Photo by Cpl. Julien Rodarte

Local dignitaries from Detroit, pose for a photo after the MV-22 Osprey flights over Detroit as part of Marine Week, Sept. 6, 2017. Marine Week Detroit is an opportunity to connect with the people of the greater Detroit area, and thank them for their support.

Photo by Cpl. Julien Rodarte

Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe engages an enemy during a firefight during Exercise Aurora 17 in Lärbro, Sweden, Sept. 21, 2017. Aurora 17 is the largest Swedish national exercise in more than 20 years, and it includes supporting forces from the U.S. and other nations in order to exercise Sweden’s defense capability and promote common regional security.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Marcin Platek

Local dignitaries strap in for a public flyover of Detroit in an MV-22 Osprey as part of Marine Week, Sept. 6, 2017. Marine Week Detroit is an opportunity for the people of the greater Detroit area to meet Marines and learn about Corps’ history, traditions and value to the nation.

Photo by Cpl. Julien Rodarte

Marines prepare an MV-22 Osprey before a public flyover of Detroit as part of Marine Week, Sept. 6, 2017. Marine Week provides an opportunity for the Marine Corps to visit a city that normally doesn’t have opportunities to interact with Marines on a regular basis.

Photo by Cpl. Julien Rodarte

Local dignitaries from Detroit, enjoy their military experience during the MV-22 Osprey flights over Detroit as part of Marine Week, Sept. 6, 2017. More than 700 Marines are participating in Marine Week Detroit to give the citizens of the greater Detroit area the opportunity to meet their Marines and celebrate community, country and Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Julien Rodarte

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jose Martinez, a field artillery cannoneer with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, pulls security during a convoy halt during Exercise Alligator Dagger 2017 in the Arta region of Djibouti, Africa, on September 6th 2017. Alligator Dagger is a two-week exercise that prepares incoming Naval Amphibious Forces and Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Amphibious Readiness Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit teams to integrate and synchronize warfighting capabilities for missions in the U.S. Central Command's area of operations. Through cooperation with U.S. Africa Command, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, and the Djiboutian government, these Sailors and Marines made use of ranges near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, as well as used the camp's facilities and resources, to exercise amphibious assault capabilities and coordinate their efforts for successful joint operations.

Photo by Staff. Sgt. Nicholas Byers

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jose Martinez, a field artillery cannoneer with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, pulls security during a convoy halt during Exercise Alligator Dagger 2017 in the Arta region of Djibouti, Africa, on September 6th 2017. Alligator Dagger is a two-week exercise that prepares incoming Naval Amphibious Forces and Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Amphibious Readiness Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit teams to integrate and synchronize warfighting capabilities for missions in the U.S. Central Command's area of operations. Through cooperation with U.S. Africa Command, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, and the Djiboutian government, these Sailors and Marines made use of ranges near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, as well as used the camp's facilities and resources, to exercise amphibious assault capabilities and coordinate their efforts for successful joint operations.

Photo by Staff. Sgt. Nicholas Byers

Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, enter an abandoned building during Military Operations in Urbanized Terrain (MOUT) training at Andersen South Air Force Base, Guam, August 30, 2017. Marines with BLT 3/5 train regularly in different environments to maintain their readiness as the Ground Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 31st MEU partners with the Navy's Amphibious Squadron 11 to form the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, providing a cohesive blue-green team capable of accomplishing a variety of missions across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue

Lance Cpl. Austin C. Henry, a rifleman with India Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, clears a room during Military Operations in Urbanized Terrain (MOUT) training at Andersen South Air Force Base, Guam, August 30, 2017. Marines with BLT 3/5 train regularly in different environments to maintain their readiness as the Ground Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 31st MEU partners with the Navy's Amphibious Squadron 11 to form the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, providing a cohesive blue-green team capable of accomplishing a variety of missions across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue

Cpl. Shaun Chamberlin, a team leader with India Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, clears a room during Military Operations in Urbanized Terrain (MOUT) training at Andersen South Air Force Base, Guam, August 30, 2017. Marines with BLT 3/5 train regularly in different environments to maintain their readiness as the Ground Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 31st MEU partners with the Navy's Amphibious Squadron 11 to form the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, providing a cohesive blue-green team capable of accomplishing a variety of missions across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alexander N. Tirona, a rifleman with India Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, clears a room during Military Operations in Urbanized Terrain (MOUT) training at Andersen South Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 30, 2017. Marines with BLT 3/5 train regularly in different environments to maintain their readiness as the Ground Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 31st MEU partners with the Navy's Amphibious Squadron 11 to form the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, providing a cohesive blue-green team capable of accomplishing a variety of missions across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue)

Photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue

Lance Cpl. Eric K. Heinrich, an Assault Amphibious Vehicle crewmember with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, clears a room during Military Operations in Urbanized Terrain (MOUT) training at Andersen South Air Force Base, Guam, August 30, 2017. Marines with BLT 3/5 train regularly in different environments to maintain their readiness as the Ground Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 31st MEU partners with the Navy's Amphibious Squadron 11 to form the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, providing a cohesive blue-green team capable of accomplishing a variety of missions across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue

Lance Cpl. Elijah Gums, a rifleman with India Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, briefs another Marine on the plan to clear an abandoned building during Military Operations in Urbanized Terrain (MOUT) training at Andersen South Air Force Base, Guam, August 30, 2017. Marines with BLT 3/5 train regularly in different environments to maintain their readiness as the Ground Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 31st MEU partners with the Navy's Amphibious Squadron 11 to form the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, providing a cohesive blue-green team capable of accomplishing a variety of missions across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue

Lance Cpl. Stephen A. Stauffer, a rifleman with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, takes a break during Military Operations in Urbanized Terrain (MOUT) training at Andersen South Air Force Base, Guam, August 30, 2017. Marines with BLT 3/5 train regularly in different environments to maintain their readiness as the Ground Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 31st MEU partners with the Navy's Amphibious Squadron 11 to form the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, providing a cohesive blue-green team capable of accomplishing a variety of missions across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue

Lance Cpl. Elijah Gums, a rifleman with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, sets security during Military Operations in Urbanized Terrain (MOUT) training at Andersen South Air Force Base, Guam, August 30, 2017. Marines with BLT 3/5 train regularly in different environments to maintain their readiness as the Ground Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.The 31st MEU partners with the Navy's Amphibious Squadron 11 to form the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, providing a cohesive blue-green team capable of accomplishing a variety of missions across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue

Cpl. Floyd R. Tidwell, a team leader with India Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, sets security in the rain during Military Operations in Urbanized Terrain (MOUT) training at Andersen South Air Force Base, Guam, August 30, 2017. Marines with BLT 3/5 train regularly in different environments to maintain their readiness as the Ground Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 31st MEU partners with the Navy's Amphibious Squadron 11 to form the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, providing a cohesive blue-green team capable of accomplishing a variety of missions across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue

Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, clear a room during Military Operations in Urbanized Terrain (MOUT) training at Andersen South Air Force Base, Guam, August 30, 2017. Marines with BLT 3/5 train regularly in different environments to maintain their readiness as the Ground Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 31st MEU partners with the Navy's Amphibious Squadron 11 to form the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, providing a cohesive blue-green team capable of accomplishing a variety of missions across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Amaia Unanue