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Marines belonging to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 walk along the flightline after conducting maintenance on a KC-130J Super Hercules at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 17, 2014. Cherry Point is home to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and several of its squadrons. Cherry Point's runways operate 24/7, 365 days each year, and the air station hosts squadrons that specialize in air-to-ground attack support; electronic warfare; aerial transport and refueling; and sea and land search and rescue.

Marines belonging to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 walk along the flightline after conducting maintenance on a KC-130J Super Hercules at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 17, 2014. Cherry Point is home to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and several of its squadrons. Cherry Point's runways operate 24/7, 365 days each year, and the air station hosts squadrons that specialize in air-to-ground attack support; electronic warfare; aerial transport and refueling; and sea and land search and rescue.

Photo by Sgt. Timothy T. Parish

Marines with the 8th Engineer Support Battalion, based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., participated in an external aerial lift exercise at the Auxiliary 2 landing field aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 4. The exercise, an exponent of the Weapons and Tactics Instructors course aboard MCAS Yuma, displayed the capabilities of joint collaboration between the aviation and logistical combat element of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force.

Marines with the 8th Engineer Support Battalion, based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., participated in an external aerial lift exercise at the Auxiliary 2 landing field aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 4. The exercise, an exponent of the Weapons and Tactics Instructors course aboard MCAS Yuma, displayed the capabilities of joint collaboration between the aviation and logistical combat element of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. James Marchetti

A Japanese volunteer from the Oshima Fire Department and U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Robert C. Austin quickly offload humanitarian aid and disaster relief supplies from an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft Nov. 8 during Tomodachi relief exercise 15.2 near Izu Oshima Island, Tokyo Metropolis Prefecture, Japan. TREX 15.2 is an annual, bilateral training exercise that simulates humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions in the Japan while strengthening U.S. and Japanese alliance. During the offload, approximately 600 pounds of food, water, blankets, and medical supplies were transported from the Osprey to a waiting truck in less than eight minutes. Austin, from Grand Ledge, Michigan, is an Osprey crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

A Japanese volunteer from the Oshima Fire Department and U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Robert C. Austin quickly offload humanitarian aid and disaster relief supplies from an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft Nov. 8 during Tomodachi relief exercise 15.2 near Izu Oshima Island, Tokyo Metropolis Prefecture, Japan. TREX 15.2 is an annual, bilateral training exercise that simulates humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions in the Japan while strengthening U.S. and Japanese alliance. During the offload, approximately 600 pounds of food, water, blankets, and medical supplies were transported from the Osprey to a waiting truck in less than eight minutes. Austin, from Grand Ledge, Michigan, is an Osprey crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matt Myers

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Brian D. Psolka, front-left, and members of the Northeastern Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force move humanitarian aid and disaster relief supplies aboard an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft Nov. 8 during Tomodachi relief exercise 15.2 near Izu Oshima Island, Tokyo Metropolis Prefecture, Japan. TREX 15.2 is an annual, bilateral training exercise that simulates humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions in Japan while strengthening the U.S. and Japanese alliance. The supplies were being transported to a nearby area where they could be provided to victims of the notional disaster.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Brian D. Psolka, front-left, and members of the Northeastern Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force move humanitarian aid and disaster relief supplies aboard an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft Nov. 8 during Tomodachi relief exercise 15.2 near Izu Oshima Island, Tokyo Metropolis Prefecture, Japan. TREX 15.2 is an annual, bilateral training exercise that simulates humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions in Japan while strengthening the U.S. and Japanese alliance. The supplies were being transported to a nearby area where they could be provided to victims of the notional disaster.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matt Myers

Marines with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion fast-rope out of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft Oct. 27 at Camp Hansen. After familiarizing themselves with fast-roping techniques by executing them with no gear, the Marines worked their way up to wearing full gear and then with their military working dogs as well. The battalion plans on using these insertion techniques for a training exercise coming up next month. The Marines are with 3rd LE Bn, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF.

Marines with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion fast-rope out of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft Oct. 27 at Camp Hansen. After familiarizing themselves with fast-roping techniques by executing them with no gear, the Marines worked their way up to wearing full gear and then with their military working dogs as well. The battalion plans on using these insertion techniques for a training exercise coming up next month. The Marines are with 3rd LE Bn, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Mains

Emergency medical technicians with the Oshima Fire Department transfer a notionally wounded victim to an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft Nov. 8 during Tomodachi relief exercise 15.2 near Izu Oshima Island, Tokyo Metropolis Prefecture, Japan. TREX 15.2 is an annual, bilateral training exercise that simulates humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions in Japan while strengthening the U.S. and Japanese alliance. In less than eight minutes, more than 600 pounds of relief supplies were offloaded from an Osprey so two notionally wounded victims could evacuated.

Emergency medical technicians with the Oshima Fire Department transfer a notionally wounded victim to an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft Nov. 8 during Tomodachi relief exercise 15.2 near Izu Oshima Island, Tokyo Metropolis Prefecture, Japan. TREX 15.2 is an annual, bilateral training exercise that simulates humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions in Japan while strengthening the U.S. and Japanese alliance. In less than eight minutes, more than 600 pounds of relief supplies were offloaded from an Osprey so two notionally wounded victims could evacuated.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matt Myers

Akinori Eto, the Japanese Minister of Defense, secures the straps of his seat belt just prior to liftoff in a MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft Nov. 8 during Tomodachi relief exercise 15.2 near Izu Oshima Island, Tokyo Metropolis Prefecture, Japan. TREX 15.2 is an annual, bilateral training exercise that simulates humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions in the Asia-Pacific region while forging a stronger U.S. and Japanese alliance. “I personally feel that the MV-22B Osprey is far better than the CH-46; what’s good about it is its speed and range,” said Eto from Towada, Aomori, Japan. “I believe these features will be very helpful in saving lives during operations in remote islands.”

Akinori Eto, the Japanese Minister of Defense, secures the straps of his seat belt just prior to liftoff in a MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft Nov. 8 during Tomodachi relief exercise 15.2 near Izu Oshima Island, Tokyo Metropolis Prefecture, Japan. TREX 15.2 is an annual, bilateral training exercise that simulates humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions in the Asia-Pacific region while forging a stronger U.S. and Japanese alliance. “I personally feel that the MV-22B Osprey is far better than the CH-46; what’s good about it is its speed and range,” said Eto from Towada, Aomori, Japan. “I believe these features will be very helpful in saving lives during operations in remote islands.”

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matt Myers

An MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft flies to a casualty evacuation drill Nov. 8 during Tomodachi relief exercise 15.2 near Izu Oshima Island, Tokyo Metropolis Prefecture, Japan. TREX 15.2 is an annual, bilateral training exercise that simulates humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions in the Asia-Pacific region while forging a stronger U.S. and Japanese alliance. The exercise also included an HADR training mission, an in-flight demonstration for the Japanese Minister of Defense and additional Japanese politicians, and a static display and press conference for the Japanese media.

An MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft flies to a casualty evacuation drill Nov. 8 during Tomodachi relief exercise 15.2 near Izu Oshima Island, Tokyo Metropolis Prefecture, Japan. TREX 15.2 is an annual, bilateral training exercise that simulates humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions in the Asia-Pacific region while forging a stronger U.S. and Japanese alliance. The exercise also included an HADR training mission, an in-flight demonstration for the Japanese Minister of Defense and additional Japanese politicians, and a static display and press conference for the Japanese media.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matt Myers

Cpl. Caleb Owens, from Melbourne, Iowa, prepares to fast-rope out of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with his military working dog, Dixie, Oct. 27 at Camp Hansen. After familiarizing themselves with fast-roping techniques by executing them with no gear, the Marines worked their way up to wearing full gear and then with their military working dogs as well. Owens is a military policeman, and a working dog handler. He and Dixie are with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF.

Cpl. Caleb Owens, from Melbourne, Iowa, prepares to fast-rope out of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with his military working dog, Dixie, Oct. 27 at Camp Hansen. After familiarizing themselves with fast-roping techniques by executing them with no gear, the Marines worked their way up to wearing full gear and then with their military working dogs as well. Owens is a military policeman, and a working dog handler. He and Dixie are with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Mains

U.S. Marine Sgt. Christopher Yaun provides security during a vertical assault raid exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 28, 2014. Yaun is a team leader with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Christopher Yaun provides security during a vertical assault raid exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 28, 2014. Yaun is a team leader with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos

Two Combat Rubber Raiding Craft drop out the back of a KC-130J Super Hercules during an aerial delivery mission at near Hurlburt Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 24, 2014. The training was conducted in support of United States Special Operations Command. The Hercules belongs to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252.

Two Combat Rubber Raiding Craft drop out the back of a KC-130J Super Hercules during an aerial delivery mission at near Hurlburt Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 24, 2014. The training was conducted in support of United States Special Operations Command. The Hercules belongs to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252.

Photo by Cpl. J. R. Heins

Master Sgt. James R. Holdaway, left, and Staff Sgt. Christopher Maxheimer prepare to release two stacked Combat Rubber Raiding Craft during an aerial delivery mission at Hurlburt Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 24, 2014. The aerial delivery was conducted in support of United States Special Operations Command. Holdaway and Maxheimer are both crew masters with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252. Holdaway is native of Manassas, Va., and Maxheimer is native of Mount Pulaski, Ill.

Master Sgt. James R. Holdaway, left, and Staff Sgt. Christopher Maxheimer prepare to release two stacked Combat Rubber Raiding Craft during an aerial delivery mission at Hurlburt Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 24, 2014. The aerial delivery was conducted in support of United States Special Operations Command. Holdaway and Maxheimer are both crew masters with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252. Holdaway is native of Manassas, Va., and Maxheimer is native of Mount Pulaski, Ill.

Photo by Cpl. J. R. Heins

A KC-130J Super Hercules flies beneath the clouds toward Hurlburt Air Force Base, Fla., to conduct an aerial delivery and insertion with United States Special Operations Command Oct. 24, 2014. The Hercules belongs to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252. Along with aerial deliveries, the squadron provides a variety of capabilities in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force.

A KC-130J Super Hercules flies beneath the clouds toward Hurlburt Air Force Base, Fla., to conduct an aerial delivery and insertion with United States Special Operations Command Oct. 24, 2014. The Hercules belongs to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252. Along with aerial deliveries, the squadron provides a variety of capabilities in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force.

Photo by Cpl. J. R. Heins

A KC-130J Super Hercules waits for take-off during sunset at Hunter Army Airfield, Ga., Oct. 24, 2014. The Hercules belongs to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 which performed a detachment flight training to prepare for an upcoming deployment with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response.

A KC-130J Super Hercules waits for take-off during sunset at Hunter Army Airfield, Ga., Oct. 24, 2014. The Hercules belongs to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 which performed a detachment flight training to prepare for an upcoming deployment with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response.

Photo by Cpl. J. R. Heins

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, use ladders to breach a fence during a vertical-assault raid course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 29, 2014. The course teaches vertical assault techniques and the importance of working together as a cohesive unit during a raid.

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, use ladders to breach a fence during a vertical-assault raid course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 29, 2014. The course teaches vertical assault techniques and the importance of working together as a cohesive unit during a raid.

Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos

U.S. Marine Cpl. Roman Fernandez provides security during a vertical-assault raid course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 29, 2014. Fernandez, 21, is from Madera, Calif., and is a team leader with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The course teaches vertical assault techniques and the importance of working together as a cohesive unit during a raid.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Roman Fernandez provides security during a vertical-assault raid course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 29, 2014. Fernandez, 21, is from Madera, Calif., and is a team leader with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The course teaches vertical assault techniques and the importance of working together as a cohesive unit during a raid.

Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sweep through a training area during a vertical-assault raid course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 29, 2014. The course teaches vertical assault techniques and the importance of working together as a cohesive unit during a raid.

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sweep through a training area during a vertical-assault raid course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 29, 2014. The course teaches vertical assault techniques and the importance of working together as a cohesive unit during a raid.

Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos

U.S. Marine Cpl. John Salazar places simulated explosives to breach a fence during a vertical-assault raid course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 29, 2014. Salazar is an engineer with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The course teaches vertical assault techniques and the importance of working together as a cohesive unit during a raid.

U.S. Marine Cpl. John Salazar places simulated explosives to breach a fence during a vertical-assault raid course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 29, 2014. Salazar is an engineer with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The course teaches vertical assault techniques and the importance of working together as a cohesive unit during a raid.

Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos

U.S. Marine Pvt. Miguel Garcia provides security during a vertical-assault raid course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 29, 2014. Garcia, 23, is from Houston, and is a rifleman Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The course teaches vertical assault techniques and the importance of working together as a cohesive unit during a raid.

U.S. Marine Pvt. Miguel Garcia provides security during a vertical-assault raid course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 29, 2014. Garcia, 23, is from Houston, and is a rifleman Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The course teaches vertical assault techniques and the importance of working together as a cohesive unit during a raid.

Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, coordinate an assault on a target during a vertical-assault raid course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 29, 2014. The course teaches vertical assault techniques and the importance of working together as a cohesive unit during a raid.

U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, coordinate an assault on a target during a vertical-assault raid course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 29, 2014. The course teaches vertical assault techniques and the importance of working together as a cohesive unit during a raid.

Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos