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U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. William Burkle, with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force sweeps the area for explosive devices with his K-9 partner Bbaldur at Combat Town, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2018. U.S. Marines utilize K-9 units to help sniff out possible bombs in the area as well as swiftly take out a target on command.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. William Burkle, with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force sweeps the area for explosive devices with his K-9 partner Bbaldur at Combat Town, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2018. U.S. Marines utilize K-9 units to help sniff out possible bombs in the area as well as swiftly take out a target on command.

Photo by Cpl. Austin Weck

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Benjamin Westmoreland, a chief scout sniper with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sights in behind a .50-caliber Special Applications Scoped Rifle aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha. The Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU are conducting routine operations as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Benjamin Westmoreland, a chief scout sniper with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sights in behind a .50-caliber Special Applications Scoped Rifle aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha. The Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU are conducting routine operations as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Israel Chincio

U.S. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Detachment, attached to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Central Command, fire the Marine Air Defense Integrated System Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle during a live-fire range in southwest Asia Feb. 18, 2019. The MADIS is the first vehicle to utilize kinetic and non-kinetic measures to disable Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is specifically designed to be capable of deploying aviation, ground, and logistics forces forward at a moment’s notice.

U.S. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Detachment, attached to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Central Command, fire the Marine Air Defense Integrated System Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle during a live-fire range in southwest Asia Feb. 18, 2019. The MADIS is the first vehicle to utilize kinetic and non-kinetic measures to disable Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is specifically designed to be capable of deploying aviation, ground, and logistics forces forward at a moment’s notice.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Howell

A U.S. Marine with a Low Altitude Air Defense Gunner with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Detachment, attached to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Central Command, loads ammunition into the Marine Air Defense Integrated System Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle during a live-fire range in southwest Asia Feb. 18, 2019. By adapting from conventional aircraft defense systems to more non-conventional aerial threats, LAAD puts more Marines in the fight and enhances regional theatre security. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is specifically designed to be capable of deploying aviation, ground, and logistics forces forward at a moment’s notice.

A U.S. Marine with a Low Altitude Air Defense Gunner with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Detachment, attached to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Central Command, loads ammunition into the Marine Air Defense Integrated System Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle during a live-fire range in southwest Asia Feb. 18, 2019. By adapting from conventional aircraft defense systems to more non-conventional aerial threats, LAAD puts more Marines in the fight and enhances regional theatre security. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is specifically designed to be capable of deploying aviation, ground, and logistics forces forward at a moment’s notice.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Howell

Marines board an MV-22B Osprey while rehearsing response procedures for a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel scenario on Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina Feb. 16, 2019. The scenario was conducted to increase proficiency and enhance procedures as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. The Marines are with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. The aircraft is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261.

Marines board an MV-22B Osprey while rehearsing response procedures for a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel scenario on Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina Feb. 16, 2019. The scenario was conducted to increase proficiency and enhance procedures as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. The Marines are with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. The aircraft is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Larisa Chavez

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ryan George, a low altitude air defense gunner with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Detachment, attached to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Central Command, conducts a functions check ensuring kinetic capabilities on the Marine Air Defense Integrated System Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle operates properly in southwest Asia Feb. 17, 2019. By adapting from conventional aircraft defense systems to more non-conventional aerial threats, LAAD puts more Marines in the fight and enhances regional theatre security. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is specifically designed to be capable of deploying aviation, ground, and logistics forces forward at a moment’s notice.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ryan George, a low altitude air defense gunner with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Detachment, attached to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Central Command, conducts a functions check ensuring kinetic capabilities on the Marine Air Defense Integrated System Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle operates properly in southwest Asia Feb. 17, 2019. By adapting from conventional aircraft defense systems to more non-conventional aerial threats, LAAD puts more Marines in the fight and enhances regional theatre security. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is specifically designed to be capable of deploying aviation, ground, and logistics forces forward at a moment’s notice.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Howell

U.S. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Detachment, attached to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Central Command, prepare to fire the Marine Air Defense Integrated System Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle during a live-fire range in southwest Asia Feb. 17, 2019. The MADIS is the first vehicle to utilize kinetic and non-kinetic measures to disable Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is specifically designed to be capable of deploying aviation, ground, and logistics forces forward at a moment’s notice.

U.S. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Detachment, attached to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Central Command, prepare to fire the Marine Air Defense Integrated System Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle during a live-fire range in southwest Asia Feb. 17, 2019. The MADIS is the first vehicle to utilize kinetic and non-kinetic measures to disable Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is specifically designed to be capable of deploying aviation, ground, and logistics forces forward at a moment’s notice.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Howell

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ryan George, a low altitude air defense gunner with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Detachment, attached to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Central Command, pilots a drone-target during a C-UAS Marine Air Defense Integrated System Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle live-fire range in southwest Asia Feb. 17, 2019. By adapting from conventional aircraft defense systems to more non-conventional aerial threats, LAAD puts more Marines in the fight and enhances regional theatre security. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is specifically designed to be capable of deploying aviation, ground, and logistics forces forward at a moment’s notice.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ryan George, a low altitude air defense gunner with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Detachment, attached to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Central Command, pilots a drone-target during a C-UAS Marine Air Defense Integrated System Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle live-fire range in southwest Asia Feb. 17, 2019. By adapting from conventional aircraft defense systems to more non-conventional aerial threats, LAAD puts more Marines in the fight and enhances regional theatre security. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is specifically designed to be capable of deploying aviation, ground, and logistics forces forward at a moment’s notice.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jack Howell

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mitchell Bowen, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, fires at targets during a live-fire drill, in the Ojojihara Maneuver Area, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, Feb. 15, 2019.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mitchell Bowen, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, fires at targets during a live-fire drill, in the Ojojihara Maneuver Area, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, Feb. 15, 2019.

Photo by Pfc. Christian Ayers

U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division hike through a simulated chemical attack at Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2019. Marines train in extreme environments in order to achieve maximum lethality during the intensity of war.

U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division hike through a simulated chemical attack at Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2019. Marines train in extreme environments in order to achieve maximum lethality during the intensity of war.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rhita Daniel

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, hike through a simulated chemical attack at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2019. Marines trained in extreme environments in order to achieve maximum lethality during the intensity of future deployments.

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, hike through a simulated chemical attack at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2019. Marines trained in extreme environments in order to achieve maximum lethality during the intensity of future deployments.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rhita Daniel

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Bryce Hopkins and Cpl. Ricardo Perez, both scout snipers with the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Air-Ground Task Force-6 (MAGTF-6) provide long distance fire support while conducting the Air Assault Course (AAC) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 2-19 aboard Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Feb. 9, 2019. ITX creates a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Bryce Hopkins and Cpl. Ricardo Perez, both scout snipers with the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Marine Air-Ground Task Force-6 (MAGTF-6) provide long distance fire support while conducting the Air Assault Course (AAC) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 2-19 aboard Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Feb. 9, 2019. ITX creates a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF.

Photo by Sgt. Victor Mancilla

Infantry Marines, with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire at their targets during a night deck shoot on the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry. The Marines are with battalion landing team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment and performed a night deck shoot to maintain combat readiness. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

Infantry Marines, with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire at their targets during a night deck shoot on the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry. The Marines are with battalion landing team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment and performed a night deck shoot to maintain combat readiness. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Antonio Garcia

An infantry Marine, with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, aims at his target during a night deck shoot on the flight deck of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry. The Marines are with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment and performed a night deck shoot to maintain combat readiness. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

An infantry Marine, with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, aims at his target during a night deck shoot on the flight deck of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry. The Marines are with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment and performed a night deck shoot to maintain combat readiness. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Antonio Garcia

Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the day movement course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Feb. 6, 2019. The day movement course is part of the basic warrior training that recruits complete while at the depot. The course challenges recruits to work together as a fireteam to overcome obstacles which include walls and concertina wire.

Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the day movement course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Feb. 6, 2019. The day movement course is part of the basic warrior training that recruits complete while at the depot. The course challenges recruits to work together as a fireteam to overcome obstacles which include walls and concertina wire.

Photo by Warrant Officer Bobby Yarbrough

Soldiers from the 1st Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) conduct individual and small-unit maneuver exercises during Iron Fist at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, February 6, 2019. Exercise Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral amphibious training exercise designed to improve U.S. Marine Corps and the JGSDF’s ability to plan, communicate and conduct combined amphibious operations.

Soldiers from the 1st Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) conduct individual and small-unit maneuver exercises during Iron Fist at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, February 6, 2019. Exercise Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral amphibious training exercise designed to improve U.S. Marine Corps and the JGSDF’s ability to plan, communicate and conduct combined amphibious operations.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Charles McKelvey

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Neil Christner, a motor transportation operator, with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, practices sword movements during corporals course on the flight deck of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry. Corporals course teaches Marines the fundamentals of being a noncommissioned officer. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Neil Christner, a motor transportation operator, with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, practices sword movements during corporals course on the flight deck of the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry. Corporals course teaches Marines the fundamentals of being a noncommissioned officer. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Antonio Garcia

Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, complete swim qualification training at the pool at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island , S.C., Feb 5. The swim qualificiation is a graduation requirement for recruit training and can be an annual training requirement for Marines.

Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, complete swim qualification training at the pool at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island , S.C., Feb 5. The swim qualificiation is a graduation requirement for recruit training and can be an annual training requirement for Marines.

Photo by Warrant Officer Bobby Yarbrough

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kenneth Barrett, a machine gunner with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, sights in during a deck shoot as a part of Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel training aboard the USS Kearsarge. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment conducted TRAP training as preparation for entering combative areas and retrieving or destroying sensitive material as well as recovering personnel. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kenneth Barrett, a machine gunner with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, sights in during a deck shoot as a part of Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel training aboard the USS Kearsarge. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment conducted TRAP training as preparation for entering combative areas and retrieving or destroying sensitive material as well as recovering personnel. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tawanya Norwood

A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Marine Air-Ground Task Force-6 shouts emeny coordinates while participating in the Regimental Assault Course during Integrated Training Exercise 2-19 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Feb. 4, 2019. ITX creates a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF.

A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Marine Air-Ground Task Force-6 shouts emeny coordinates while participating in the Regimental Assault Course during Integrated Training Exercise 2-19 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Feb. 4, 2019. ITX creates a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Hamilton