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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. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, set up security and prepare the litter for extraction during a simulated visit, board, search and seizure mission aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore on Jan. 15, 2019. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th MEU are 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. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, set up security and prepare the litter for extraction during a simulated visit, board, search and seizure mission aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore on Jan. 15, 2019. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th MEU are 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 Cpl. Danny Gonzalez

U.S. Navy Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jason Roberts, a boatswain, assigned to the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, watches as a U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, approaches the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore, Jan. 5, 2019. The Essex ARG and the 13th MEU are 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. Navy Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jason Roberts, a boatswain, assigned to the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, watches as a U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, approaches the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore, Jan. 5, 2019. The Essex ARG and the 13th MEU are 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 Cpl. Danny Gonzalez

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatsmate Handler Airmen Bryan Sanchez, assigned with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, prepares a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, for takeoff while aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex, Jan. 5, 2019. 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 in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatsmate Handler Airmen Bryan Sanchez, assigned with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, prepares a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, for takeoff while aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex, Jan. 5, 2019. 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 in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

Photo by Cpl. Francisco Diaz

U.S. Marines with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire on their targets during a morning rifle range aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex, Jan. 2, 2019. 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 in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

U.S. Marines with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire on their targets during a morning rifle range aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex, Jan. 2, 2019. 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 in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

Photo by Cpl. Francisco Diaz

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

A U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is staged aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex, Dec. 30, 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.

A U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is staged aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex, Dec. 30, 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

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

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

A landing craft air cushion lands on Alvund Beach, Norway during an amphibious landing in support of Trident Juncture 18, Oct. 30, 2018. Trident Juncture provides a unique and challenging environment for Marines and Sailors to rehearse their amphibious capabilities which will result in a more ready and proficient fighting force. The LCACs originated from USS New York and showcased the ability of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to rapidly project combat power ashore.

A landing craft air cushion lands on Alvund Beach, Norway during an amphibious landing in support of Trident Juncture 18, Oct. 30, 2018. Trident Juncture provides a unique and challenging environment for Marines and Sailors to rehearse their amphibious capabilities which will result in a more ready and proficient fighting force. The LCACs originated from USS New York and showcased the ability of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to rapidly project combat power ashore.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Margaret Gale

Marines and Sailors offload light armored vehicles from a landing craft air cushion on Alvund Beach, Norway during an amphibious landing in support of Trident Juncture 18, Oct. 30, 2018. Trident Juncture provides a unique environment for the Marines and Sailors to rehearse their amphibious capabilities. The LCACs originated from USS New York and showcased the ability of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to rapidly project combat power ashore. The vehicles and Marines are with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 24th MEU.

Marines and Sailors offload light armored vehicles from a landing craft air cushion on Alvund Beach, Norway during an amphibious landing in support of Trident Juncture 18, Oct. 30, 2018. Trident Juncture provides a unique environment for the Marines and Sailors to rehearse their amphibious capabilities. The LCACs originated from USS New York and showcased the ability of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to rapidly project combat power ashore. The vehicles and Marines are with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 24th MEU.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Margaret Gale

A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.1 fires the M240B machine gun of an AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicle during Exercise Northern Screen at Setermoen, Norway, Oct. 28, 2018. The purpose of the exercise is to increase Marine’s proficiency in cold-weather, artic, and mountainous environments.

A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 19.1 fires the M240B machine gun of an AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicle during Exercise Northern Screen at Setermoen, Norway, Oct. 28, 2018. The purpose of the exercise is to increase Marine’s proficiency in cold-weather, artic, and mountainous environments.

Photo by Cpl. Ashley McLaughlin

U.S. Marine Cpl. Nery Diffenderfer, a mortar Marine with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fights off two attackers during a Martial Arts Instructor course culminating event aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore, Oct. 11, 2018. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th MEU are 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. Nery Diffenderfer, a mortar Marine with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fights off two attackers during a Martial Arts Instructor course culminating event aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore, Oct. 11, 2018. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th MEU are 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 Cpl. Danny Gonzalez

U.S. Marine Cpl. John Leos, a water support technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires his M16 rifle aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore during a regularly scheduled deployment of Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 13th MEU. The Essex ARG/MEU team is a strong, flexible, responsive, and consistent force capable of maneuver warfare across all domains; it is equipped and scalable to respond to any crisis from humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to contingency operations.

U.S. Marine Cpl. John Leos, a water support technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires his M16 rifle aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore during a regularly scheduled deployment of Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 13th MEU. The Essex ARG/MEU team is a strong, flexible, responsive, and consistent force capable of maneuver warfare across all domains; it is equipped and scalable to respond to any crisis from humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to contingency operations.

Photo by Cpl. Danny Gonzalez

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, load ordnance into an F-35B Lightning II aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex in preparation for the F-35B's first combat strike, Sept. 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. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, load ordnance into an F-35B Lightning II aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex in preparation for the F-35B's first combat strike, Sept. 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

Marine Pvt. Kristian Ramirez and Lance Cpl. Matthew Uribe assigned to Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practice sighting in their weapons systems while participating in Theater Amphibious Combat Rehearsal 18. Led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, TACR integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to practice and rehearse a range of critical combat-related capabilities available to U.S. Central Command, both afloat and ashore, to promote stability and security in the region. U.S. 5th Fleet and coalition assets are participating in numerous simultaneous exercises as part of the greater Theater Counter Mine and Maritime Security Exercise to ensure maritime stability and security in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

Marine Pvt. Kristian Ramirez and Lance Cpl. Matthew Uribe assigned to Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practice sighting in their weapons systems while participating in Theater Amphibious Combat Rehearsal 18. Led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, TACR integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to practice and rehearse a range of critical combat-related capabilities available to U.S. Central Command, both afloat and ashore, to promote stability and security in the region. U.S. 5th Fleet and coalition assets are participating in numerous simultaneous exercises as part of the greater Theater Counter Mine and Maritime Security Exercise to ensure maritime stability and security in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

Photo by Cpl. Danny Gonzalez

U.S. Marine Cpl. Christopher Vasquez, a motor transport mechanic with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, searches for a tool while aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore during a regularly scheduled deployment of Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 13th MEU. The Essex ARG/MEU team is a strong, flexible, responsive, and consistent force capable of maneuver warfare across all domains; it is equipped and scalable to respond to any crisis from humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to contingency operations.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Christopher Vasquez, a motor transport mechanic with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, searches for a tool while aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore during a regularly scheduled deployment of Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 13th MEU. The Essex ARG/MEU team is a strong, flexible, responsive, and consistent force capable of maneuver warfare across all domains; it is equipped and scalable to respond to any crisis from humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to contingency operations.

Photo by Cpl. Danny Gonzalez

AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicles assigned to Combat Assault Company, 3rd Marine Regiment, unload service members during an amphibious landing demonstration as part of Rim of the Pacific exercise at Pyramid Rock Beach on Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 29, 2018. RIMPAC provides high-value training for task-organized, highly capable Marine Air-Ground Task Force and enhances the critical crisis response capability of U.S. Marines in the Pacific. Twenty-five nations, 46 ships, five submarines, about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California.

AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicles assigned to Combat Assault Company, 3rd Marine Regiment, unload service members during an amphibious landing demonstration as part of Rim of the Pacific exercise at Pyramid Rock Beach on Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 29, 2018. RIMPAC provides high-value training for task-organized, highly capable Marine Air-Ground Task Force and enhances the critical crisis response capability of U.S. Marines in the Pacific. Twenty-five nations, 46 ships, five submarines, about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California.

Photo by Sgt. Aaron Patterson

Lance Cpl. Ryan Revout, a native of Ottawa, Illinois and a rifleman with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, seeks cover during a mechanized assault on Combat Town as part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s MEU Exercise, Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, June 28, 2018. Marines and Sailors with Echo Company performed the final training event of MEUEX, an assault launched from Camp Schwab and targeting Combat Town, part of Okinawa’s Central Training Area. Marines with Echo Company, the mechanized assault element with BLT 2/5, partner with AAV crews to perform raids and assaults launched from the sea. MEUEX is the first in a series of three 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.

Lance Cpl. Ryan Revout, a native of Ottawa, Illinois and a rifleman with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, seeks cover during a mechanized assault on Combat Town as part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s MEU Exercise, Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, June 28, 2018. Marines and Sailors with Echo Company performed the final training event of MEUEX, an assault launched from Camp Schwab and targeting Combat Town, part of Okinawa’s Central Training Area. Marines with Echo Company, the mechanized assault element with BLT 2/5, partner with AAV crews to perform raids and assaults launched from the sea. MEUEX is the first in a series of three 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.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Navarra

Lance Cpl. Anthony Lopez, a rifleman with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, holds security inside a cleared building during a mechanized assault on Combat Town as part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s MEU Exercise, Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, June 28, 2018. Lopez, a native of Bakersfield, California, graduated from Ridgeview High School in May 2015 before enlisting in July of the same year. Marines and Sailors with Echo Company performed the final training event of MEUEX, an assault launched from Camp Schwab and targeting Combat Town, part of Okinawa’s Central Training Area. Marines with Echo Company, the mechanized assault element with BLT 2/5, partner with AAV crews to perform raids and assaults launched from the sea. MEUEX is the first in a series of three 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.

Lance Cpl. Anthony Lopez, a rifleman with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, holds security inside a cleared building during a mechanized assault on Combat Town as part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s MEU Exercise, Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, June 28, 2018. Lopez, a native of Bakersfield, California, graduated from Ridgeview High School in May 2015 before enlisting in July of the same year. Marines and Sailors with Echo Company performed the final training event of MEUEX, an assault launched from Camp Schwab and targeting Combat Town, part of Okinawa’s Central Training Area. Marines with Echo Company, the mechanized assault element with BLT 2/5, partner with AAV crews to perform raids and assaults launched from the sea. MEUEX is the first in a series of three 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.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. T. T. Parish