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U.S. Marine Cpl. Isaiah Chavez, a heavy equipment mechanic with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, removes a helmet during the culminating event of a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor course, aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex, Dec. 27, 2018. The Essex is the flagship for the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th MEU, is 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 Cpl. Isaiah Chavez, a heavy equipment mechanic with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, removes a helmet during the culminating event of a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor course, aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex, Dec. 27, 2018. The Essex is the flagship for the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th MEU, is 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. A. J. Van Fredenberg

Lance Cpl. Quentin Francomano, a M88A2 Hercules recovery vehicle driver and tank mechanic with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, looks through a gun sight while conducting routine maintenance aboard the USS Kearsarge, Dec. 27, 2018. The 22nd MEU is currently on deployment to the 5th and 6th fleet areas of responsibility with the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group.

Lance Cpl. Quentin Francomano, a M88A2 Hercules recovery vehicle driver and tank mechanic with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, looks through a gun sight while conducting routine maintenance aboard the USS Kearsarge, Dec. 27, 2018. The 22nd MEU is currently on deployment to the 5th and 6th fleet areas of responsibility with the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group.

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage, and embarked 13th MEU participate in a cooperative deployment with the Indian vessel, INS Rajput, to test their ability to communicate and improve on maritime capabilities between partners, Dec. 26, 2018. The Anchorage is deployed as part of the Essex ARG Amphibious Ready Group. The Essex ARG and 13th MEU are a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations.

The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage, and embarked 13th MEU participate in a cooperative deployment with the Indian vessel, INS Rajput, to test their ability to communicate and improve on maritime capabilities between partners, Dec. 26, 2018. The Anchorage is deployed as part of the Essex ARG Amphibious Ready Group. The Essex ARG and 13th MEU are a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations.

Photo by Sgt. Austin Mealy

Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, are getting evaluated during a final drill evaluation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 22. During evaluations, drillmasters score the platoons based on their uniforms, bearing, movements, as well as the drill instructor’s cadence and sword control. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Alpha Company is scheduled to graduate Feb. 1.

Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, are getting evaluated during a final drill evaluation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 22. During evaluations, drillmasters score the platoons based on their uniforms, bearing, movements, as well as the drill instructor’s cadence and sword control. Annually, more than 17,000 males recruited from the Western Recruiting Region are trained at MCRD San Diego. Alpha Company is scheduled to graduate Feb. 1.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jesula Jeanlouis

A U.S. Marine with 7th Communication Battalion, , III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, competes in the Far East Marksmanship Competition on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 13, 2018. The annual competition that provided an opportunity for Marines to improve marksmanship, lethality, and weapons proficiency; the winner will receive a reward and advance to the Marine Corps Championship in Quantico, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. André T. Peterson Jr.)

A U.S. Marine with 7th Communication Battalion, , III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, competes in the Far East Marksmanship Competition on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 13, 2018. The annual competition that provided an opportunity for Marines to improve marksmanship, lethality, and weapons proficiency; the winner will receive a reward and advance to the Marine Corps Championship in Quantico, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. André T. Peterson Jr.)

Photo by Cpl. Andre Peterson

U.S. Marines competing in the Far East Marksmanship Competition engage targets at Range 18 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan Dec. 13, 2018. The competitors engaged targets up to 300 meters.

U.S. Marines competing in the Far East Marksmanship Competition engage targets at Range 18 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan Dec. 13, 2018. The competitors engaged targets up to 300 meters.

Photo by Pfc. Brennan Beauton

A U.S. Marine competing in the Far East Marksmanship Competition fires a round at Range 1 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan Dec. 13, 2018. The M9 is the standard issue pistol for the Marine Corps and fires a 9mm round.

A U.S. Marine competing in the Far East Marksmanship Competition fires a round at Range 1 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan Dec. 13, 2018. The M9 is the standard issue pistol for the Marine Corps and fires a 9mm round.

Photo by Pfc. Brennan Beauton

A U.S. Marine shooter and spotters assess the target in the Team Pistol Match finals at Range 1 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan Dec. 13, 2018. Marine Corps Shooting Teams members verified the hits of the shooter.

A U.S. Marine shooter and spotters assess the target in the Team Pistol Match finals at Range 1 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan Dec. 13, 2018. Marine Corps Shooting Teams members verified the hits of the shooter.

Photo by Pfc. Brennan Beauton

Cpl. Chancelor J. Kelso, a scout sniper team leader with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, posts security during reconnaissance and surveillance training at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 12, 2018. Scout Snipers provide all weather, day and night, continuous and systematic observation of the battlefield for intelligence purposes, which is vital to the success of the mission. BLT 1/4 is the Ground Combat Element for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. Kelso, a native of Mandeville, Louisiana, graduated Mandeville High School in May 2015 before enlisting in January 2017. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide-range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region.

Cpl. Chancelor J. Kelso, a scout sniper team leader with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, posts security during reconnaissance and surveillance training at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 12, 2018. Scout Snipers provide all weather, day and night, continuous and systematic observation of the battlefield for intelligence purposes, which is vital to the success of the mission. BLT 1/4 is the Ground Combat Element for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. Kelso, a native of Mandeville, Louisiana, graduated Mandeville High School in May 2015 before enlisting in January 2017. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide-range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Lambert

A recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, maneuvers an obstacle during Basic Warrior Training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 12, 2018. During Basic Warrior Training recruits learn various skills to better prepare them for combat.

A recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, maneuvers an obstacle during Basic Warrior Training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 12, 2018. During Basic Warrior Training recruits learn various skills to better prepare them for combat.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Shane Manson

Marines took delivery of the Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggles during new equipment training in December 2018 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The move to the SNBVG is expected to enhance the infantry’s lethality and situational awareness in reduced visibility.

Marines took delivery of the Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggles during new equipment training in December 2018 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The move to the SNBVG is expected to enhance the infantry’s lethality and situational awareness in reduced visibility.

Photo by Joseph Neigh

A Marine peers through the lens of the Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggles during new equipment training in December 2018 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The move to the SNBVG is expected to enhance the infantry’s lethality and situational awareness in reduced visibility

A Marine peers through the lens of the Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggles during new equipment training in December 2018 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The move to the SNBVG is expected to enhance the infantry’s lethality and situational awareness in reduced visibility

Photo by Joseph Neigh

A Marine with Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, speaks into a handheld radio during a simulated helicopter raid as part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s MEU Exercise at Ie Shima Training Facility, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 11, 2018. BLT 1/4 is the Ground Combat Element for the 31st MEU. MEUEX is the first in a series of pre-deployment training events that prepare the 31st MEU to deploy at a moment’s notice. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide-range of military operations across the Indo-Pacific region.

A Marine with Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, speaks into a handheld radio during a simulated helicopter raid as part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s MEU Exercise at Ie Shima Training Facility, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 11, 2018. BLT 1/4 is the Ground Combat Element for the 31st MEU. MEUEX is the first in a series of pre-deployment training events that prepare the 31st MEU to deploy at a moment’s notice. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide-range of military operations across the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Harrison Rakhshani

UH-1Y Huey helicopter crew members with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced) watch a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter in flight during a simulated high altitude, low opening parachute jump and Reconnaissance and Surveillance mission as part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s MEU Exercise, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 8, 2018. Marines with the 31st MEU’s Amphibious Reconnaissance Platoon specialize in reconnaissance, surveillance and close-quarters tactics during amphibious operations. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region.

UH-1Y Huey helicopter crew members with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced) watch a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter in flight during a simulated high altitude, low opening parachute jump and Reconnaissance and Surveillance mission as part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s MEU Exercise, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 8, 2018. Marines with the 31st MEU’s Amphibious Reconnaissance Platoon specialize in reconnaissance, surveillance and close-quarters tactics during amphibious operations. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Cpl. Isaac Cantrell

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, performs a radio check prior to executing river crossing operations during the 6th Marine Regiment field exercise (FEX) aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 7, 2018. The regimental FEX utilizes combat capabilities from across the Marine Air-Ground Task Force, enhancing mission readiness.

A U.S. Marine with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, performs a radio check prior to executing river crossing operations during the 6th Marine Regiment field exercise (FEX) aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 7, 2018. The regimental FEX utilizes combat capabilities from across the Marine Air-Ground Task Force, enhancing mission readiness.

Photo by Cpl. Santino Martinez

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, provides security during breaching operations as part of 6th Marine Regiment field exercise (FEX) aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 4, 2018. The regiment FEX utilizes combat capabilities from across the Marine Air-Ground Task Force, enhancing mission readiness.

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, provides security during breaching operations as part of 6th Marine Regiment field exercise (FEX) aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 4, 2018. The regiment FEX utilizes combat capabilities from across the Marine Air-Ground Task Force, enhancing mission readiness.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ursula Smith

Cpl. Renilo Maglaya, center, a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) instructor with Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), leads a “ring of fire” exercise during a MCMAP course aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), Dec. 4, 2018. The Anchorage and embarked 13th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations as a crisis response force in support of regional partners as well as to promote U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

Cpl. Renilo Maglaya, center, a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) instructor with Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), leads a “ring of fire” exercise during a MCMAP course aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), Dec. 4, 2018. The Anchorage and embarked 13th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations as a crisis response force in support of regional partners as well as to promote U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

Photo by Sgt. Austin Mealy

A Marine guides a light armored vehicle onto Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 30, 2018. The Marines and Sailors, with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participated in Exercise Trident Juncture in Norway and Iceland and returned home from USS New York. The LAV is with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion.

A Marine guides a light armored vehicle onto Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 30, 2018. The Marines and Sailors, with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participated in Exercise Trident Juncture in Norway and Iceland and returned home from USS New York. The LAV is with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert Durham

An F-35B Lightning II jet refuels at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 27, 2018. The F-35B landed, refueled and took off for the first time at MCAS Futenma. The F-35B belongs to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. An F-35B landing at MCAS Futenma demonstrates the air warfighting capability, operational flexibility and tactical supremacy that this platform brings to the Indo-Pacific region, our allies and our partners.

An F-35B Lightning II jet refuels at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 27, 2018. The F-35B landed, refueled and took off for the first time at MCAS Futenma. The F-35B belongs to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. An F-35B landing at MCAS Futenma demonstrates the air warfighting capability, operational flexibility and tactical supremacy that this platform brings to the Indo-Pacific region, our allies and our partners.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Laura Gauna

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Andrew Eisel, a rifleman with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast ropes out of an MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex, Nov. 20, 2018. The Essex is the flagship for the Essex ARG and, with the embarked 13th MEU, is 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 Lance Cpl. Andrew Eisel, a rifleman with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast ropes out of an MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex, Nov. 20, 2018. The Essex is the flagship for the Essex ARG and, with the embarked 13th MEU, is 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. A. J. Van Fredenberg