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Sgt. Dallas S. Liebe uses a blowtorch to ignite the training pit on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Feb. 21 during live-burn training. Marines worked together to control and extinguish the fire while enhancing communication and teamwork. Liebe is a Fall City, Washington, native and an assistant section leader with ARFF, H&HS, MCAS Futenma.

Sgt. Dallas S. Liebe uses a blowtorch to ignite the training pit on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Feb. 21 during live-burn training. Marines worked together to control and extinguish the fire while enhancing communication and teamwork. Liebe is a Fall City, Washington, native and an assistant section leader with ARFF, H&HS, MCAS Futenma.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Janessa Pon

3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Marines operate a Light-Armored Vehicle equipped with a new Anti-Tank weapons system to their next objective during testing at range 500 aboard the Combat Center, Feb. 16, 2015. The testing of the new system began Feb. 9 and is scheduled to end March 8.

3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Marines operate a Light-Armored Vehicle equipped with a new Anti-Tank weapons system to their next objective during testing at range 500 aboard the Combat Center, Feb. 16, 2015. The testing of the new system began Feb. 9 and is scheduled to end March 8.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Medina Ayala-Lo

Staff Sgt. Absalon A. Cabrera uses a radio to communicate with the 4th Marine Regiment’s combat operations center while transporting the commanding officer across the battle space Feb. 12 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, during the battalion assault course as part of Integrated Training Exercise 2-15. “I am very proud of all of my Marines,” said Cabrera. “They have accomplished a lot and it has been seen at different levels out here.” ITX 2-15 is designed to integrate combined arms and improve war fighting capabilities. Cabrera, a Los Angeles, California, native and an infantry unit leader, is the jump team commander for Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Four with Headquarters Company, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Staff Sgt. Absalon A. Cabrera uses a radio to communicate with the 4th Marine Regiment’s combat operations center while transporting the commanding officer across the battle space Feb. 12 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, during the battalion assault course as part of Integrated Training Exercise 2-15. “I am very proud of all of my Marines,” said Cabrera. “They have accomplished a lot and it has been seen at different levels out here.” ITX 2-15 is designed to integrate combined arms and improve war fighting capabilities. Cabrera, a Los Angeles, California, native and an infantry unit leader, is the jump team commander for Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Four with Headquarters Company, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Hester

Lance Cpl. Bradley W. Walsh finally gets to relax after a long day of traveling across the rough terrain of the Mojave desert Feb. 12 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, during Integrated Training Exercise 2-15. Walsh leads fellow junior Marines during ITX 2-15 as the assistant convoy commander for the jump team. “It’s awesome to get all the responsibility thrown on you,” said Walsh. ITX 2-15 is designed to integrate combined arms and improve war fighting capabilities. Walsh, a Granville, Ohio, native, and rifleman, is with Headquarters Company, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Lance Cpl. Bradley W. Walsh finally gets to relax after a long day of traveling across the rough terrain of the Mojave desert Feb. 12 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, during Integrated Training Exercise 2-15. Walsh leads fellow junior Marines during ITX 2-15 as the assistant convoy commander for the jump team. “It’s awesome to get all the responsibility thrown on you,” said Walsh. ITX 2-15 is designed to integrate combined arms and improve war fighting capabilities. Walsh, a Granville, Ohio, native, and rifleman, is with Headquarters Company, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Hester

Col. David L. Odom boards a UH-1Y Venom helicopter Feb. 12 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, to command the fight from the sky during Integrated Training Exercise 2-15. Cpl. Christopher J. Benavidez flies with Odom to keep active communication with the combat operation center and the ground units during the battle. ITX 2-15 is designed to integrate combined arms and improve warfighting capabilities. Benavidez, a Livermore, California native, is a radio operator with Headquarters Company, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Odom, a Hartsville, South Carolina, native, is the commanding officer for 4th Marines and Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Four for ITX 2-15.

Col. David L. Odom boards a UH-1Y Venom helicopter Feb. 12 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, to command the fight from the sky during Integrated Training Exercise 2-15. Cpl. Christopher J. Benavidez flies with Odom to keep active communication with the combat operation center and the ground units during the battle. ITX 2-15 is designed to integrate combined arms and improve warfighting capabilities. Benavidez, a Livermore, California native, is a radio operator with Headquarters Company, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Odom, a Hartsville, South Carolina, native, is the commanding officer for 4th Marines and Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Four for ITX 2-15.

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Hester

Lance Cpl. Bradley W. Walsh communicates with the rest of his convoy over the radio to maintain standard operating procedures Feb. 12 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, during Integrated Training Exercise 2-15. During the battalion assault courses the jump team moved the command element’s commanding officer to a landing zone to be picked up by a UH-1Y Venom helicopter. The commanding officer was then able to command the fight from the sky. ITX 2-15 is designed to integrate combined arms and improve warfighting capabilities. Walsh, an rifleman, and Granville, Ohio, native, is the assistant convoy commander for the jump team with Headquarters Company, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Lance Cpl. Bradley W. Walsh communicates with the rest of his convoy over the radio to maintain standard operating procedures Feb. 12 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, during Integrated Training Exercise 2-15. During the battalion assault courses the jump team moved the command element’s commanding officer to a landing zone to be picked up by a UH-1Y Venom helicopter. The commanding officer was then able to command the fight from the sky. ITX 2-15 is designed to integrate combined arms and improve warfighting capabilities. Walsh, an rifleman, and Granville, Ohio, native, is the assistant convoy commander for the jump team with Headquarters Company, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. William Hester

A Critical Skills Operator with 3rd Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, teaches Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, shooting techniques before firing M4 carbine rifles and M9 service pistols at a range here, Feb. 10, 2015. Marines with 3rd MSOB participated in RAVEN 15-03, a 10-day realistic military training exercise to enhance the battalion’s readiness for worldwide support to global security. Marines with 2nd CEB played the role of a partner nation force during the exercise.

A Critical Skills Operator with 3rd Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, teaches Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, shooting techniques before firing M4 carbine rifles and M9 service pistols at a range here, Feb. 10, 2015. Marines with 3rd MSOB participated in RAVEN 15-03, a 10-day realistic military training exercise to enhance the battalion’s readiness for worldwide support to global security. Marines with 2nd CEB played the role of a partner nation force during the exercise.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Joshua Higgins

A Critical Skills Operator with 3rd Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, teaches Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, shooting techniques before firing M4 carbine rifles and M9 service pistols at a range here, Feb. 10, 2015. Marines with 3rd MSOB participated in RAVEN 15-03, a 10-day realistic military training exercise to enhance the battalion’s readiness for worldwide support to global security. Marines with 2nd CEB played the role of a partner nation force during the exercise.

A Critical Skills Operator with 3rd Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, teaches Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, shooting techniques before firing M4 carbine rifles and M9 service pistols at a range here, Feb. 10, 2015. Marines with 3rd MSOB participated in RAVEN 15-03, a 10-day realistic military training exercise to enhance the battalion’s readiness for worldwide support to global security. Marines with 2nd CEB played the role of a partner nation force during the exercise.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Joshua Higgins

A Marine with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, fires an M4 carbine rifle at a range here, Feb. 10, 2015. Critical Skills Operators with 3rd Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, trained with 2nd CEB Marines during RAVEN 15-03, a 10-day realistic military training exercise to enhance 3rd MSOB’s readiness for worldwide support to global security. Marines with 2nd CEB played the role of a partner nation force during the exercise.

A Marine with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, fires an M4 carbine rifle at a range here, Feb. 10, 2015. Critical Skills Operators with 3rd Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, trained with 2nd CEB Marines during RAVEN 15-03, a 10-day realistic military training exercise to enhance 3rd MSOB’s readiness for worldwide support to global security. Marines with 2nd CEB played the role of a partner nation force during the exercise.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Joshua Higgins

A Marine with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, fires an M4 carbine rifle at a range here, Feb. 10, 2015. Critical Skills Operators with 3rd Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, trained with 2nd CEB Marines during RAVEN 15-03, a 10-day realistic military training exercise to enhance 3rd MSOB’s readiness for worldwide support to global security. Marines with 2nd CEB played the role of a partner nation force during the exercise.

A Marine with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, fires an M4 carbine rifle at a range here, Feb. 10, 2015. Critical Skills Operators with 3rd Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, trained with 2nd CEB Marines during RAVEN 15-03, a 10-day realistic military training exercise to enhance 3rd MSOB’s readiness for worldwide support to global security. Marines with 2nd CEB played the role of a partner nation force during the exercise.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Joshua Higgins

A Critical Skills Operator with 3rd Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, watches as Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, fire M4 carbine rifles at a range here, Feb. 10, 2015. Marines with 3rd MSOB participated in RAVEN 15-03, a 10-day realistic military training exercise to enhance the battalion’s readiness for worldwide support to global security. Marines with 2nd CEB played the role of a partner nation force during the exercise.

A Critical Skills Operator with 3rd Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, watches as Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, fire M4 carbine rifles at a range here, Feb. 10, 2015. Marines with 3rd MSOB participated in RAVEN 15-03, a 10-day realistic military training exercise to enhance the battalion’s readiness for worldwide support to global security. Marines with 2nd CEB played the role of a partner nation force during the exercise.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Joshua Higgins

Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, run to a firing point at a range here, Feb. 10, 2015. Critical Skills Operators with 3rd Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, trained with 2nd CEB Marines during RAVEN 15-03, a 10-day realistic military training exercise to enhance the battalion’s readiness for worldwide support to global security. Marines with 2nd CEB played the role of a partner nation force during the exercise.

Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, run to a firing point at a range here, Feb. 10, 2015. Critical Skills Operators with 3rd Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, trained with 2nd CEB Marines during RAVEN 15-03, a 10-day realistic military training exercise to enhance the battalion’s readiness for worldwide support to global security. Marines with 2nd CEB played the role of a partner nation force during the exercise.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Joshua Higgins

A Light-Armored Vehicle equipped with a new Anti-Tank weapons system sits stationary at the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion ramp prior to operational testing with Tube-launched Optically-tracked Wire-guided missiles on range 500 aboard the Combat Center, Feb. 10, 2015. During testing, 3rd LAR Marines got a first-hand look at what the new system will add to the Marine Corps’ arsenal and combat readiness. New capabilities include mobility while firing TOW missiles and improved optic magnification for enhanced target acquisition.

A Light-Armored Vehicle equipped with a new Anti-Tank weapons system sits stationary at the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion ramp prior to operational testing with Tube-launched Optically-tracked Wire-guided missiles on range 500 aboard the Combat Center, Feb. 10, 2015. During testing, 3rd LAR Marines got a first-hand look at what the new system will add to the Marine Corps’ arsenal and combat readiness. New capabilities include mobility while firing TOW missiles and improved optic magnification for enhanced target acquisition.

Photo by Cpl. Charles Santamaria

A 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Marine cleans off excess dirt from a Light-Armored Vehicle equipped with a new Anti-Tank weapons system at the 3rd LAR ramp prior to operational testing on range 500 aboard the Combat Center, Feb. 10, 2015. 3rd LAR has been training alongside 1st Tank Battalion and 1st LAR during operational testing of the new system.

A 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Marine cleans off excess dirt from a Light-Armored Vehicle equipped with a new Anti-Tank weapons system at the 3rd LAR ramp prior to operational testing on range 500 aboard the Combat Center, Feb. 10, 2015. 3rd LAR has been training alongside 1st Tank Battalion and 1st LAR during operational testing of the new system.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Medina Ayala-Lo

An Iraqi squad leader assigns a soldier his area of responsibility during defense training aboard Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Feb. 08, 2015. The training gave the soldiers a greater understanding of basic ambush and defense maneuvers.

An Iraqi squad leader assigns a soldier his area of responsibility during defense training aboard Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Feb. 08, 2015. The training gave the soldiers a greater understanding of basic ambush and defense maneuvers.

Photo by Cpl. William Perkins

An Iraqi squad leader assigns a soldier his area of responsibility during defense training aboard Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Feb. 8, 2015. The training gave the soldiers a greater understanding of basic ambush and defense maneuvers.

An Iraqi squad leader assigns a soldier his area of responsibility during defense training aboard Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Feb. 8, 2015. The training gave the soldiers a greater understanding of basic ambush and defense maneuvers.

Photo by Cpl. William Perkins

Sergeant Cody Olson, a main battle tank repairer/technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, assembles an M2 .50-caliber heavy machine gun on an M88A2 Hercules Armored Recovery Vehicle during an exercise ashore in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, Feb. 8, 2015. The 24th MEU is conducting theater security cooperation exercises to increase cooperation and interoperability, enhance relationships with existing partners and promote long-term regional stability within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

Sergeant Cody Olson, a main battle tank repairer/technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, assembles an M2 .50-caliber heavy machine gun on an M88A2 Hercules Armored Recovery Vehicle during an exercise ashore in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, Feb. 8, 2015. The 24th MEU is conducting theater security cooperation exercises to increase cooperation and interoperability, enhance relationships with existing partners and promote long-term regional stability within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

Photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols

Sergeant Cody Olson, a main battle tank repairer/technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, guides an M88A2 Hercules Recovery Vehicle crane as it lifts an M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank engine during an exercise ashore in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, Feb. 8, 2015. The 24th MEU is conducting theater security cooperation exercises to increase cooperation and interoperability, enhance relationships with existing partners and promote long-term regional stability within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

Sergeant Cody Olson, a main battle tank repairer/technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, guides an M88A2 Hercules Recovery Vehicle crane as it lifts an M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank engine during an exercise ashore in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, Feb. 8, 2015. The 24th MEU is conducting theater security cooperation exercises to increase cooperation and interoperability, enhance relationships with existing partners and promote long-term regional stability within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

Photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols

Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, teach Basic Maneuver Techniques for the Combat Rubber Raiding Craft to members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force aboard Camp Pendleton on Jan. 28, 2015, during Exercise Iron Fist 2015 to help develop the Self-Defense Force’s understanding of amphibious operations. Exercise Iron Fist 15 is an annual bilateral training exercise between U.S. and Japanese military forces that builds their combined ability to conduct amphibious and land-based contingency operations. IF15, currently in its tenth iteration, is scheduled from Jan. 26 to Feb. 27, 2015, in southern California.

Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, teach Basic Maneuver Techniques for the Combat Rubber Raiding Craft to members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force aboard Camp Pendleton on Jan. 28, 2015, during Exercise Iron Fist 2015 to help develop the Self-Defense Force’s understanding of amphibious operations. Exercise Iron Fist 15 is an annual bilateral training exercise between U.S. and Japanese military forces that builds their combined ability to conduct amphibious and land-based contingency operations. IF15, currently in its tenth iteration, is scheduled from Jan. 26 to Feb. 27, 2015, in southern California.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Serna

Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, teach Basic Maneuver Techniques for the Combat Rubber Raiding Craft to members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force aboard Camp Pendleton on Jan. 28, 2015, during Exercise Iron Fist 2015 to help develop the Self-Defense Force’s understanding of amphibious operations. Exercise Iron Fist 15 is an annual bilateral training exercise between U.S. and Japanese military forces that builds their combined ability to conduct amphibious and land-based contingency operations. IF15, currently in its tenth iteration, is scheduled from Jan. 26 to Feb. 27, 2015, in southern California.

Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, teach Basic Maneuver Techniques for the Combat Rubber Raiding Craft to members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force aboard Camp Pendleton on Jan. 28, 2015, during Exercise Iron Fist 2015 to help develop the Self-Defense Force’s understanding of amphibious operations. Exercise Iron Fist 15 is an annual bilateral training exercise between U.S. and Japanese military forces that builds their combined ability to conduct amphibious and land-based contingency operations. IF15, currently in its tenth iteration, is scheduled from Jan. 26 to Feb. 27, 2015, in southern California.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Serna