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A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, to extract Marines during a long range raid as part of Realistic Urban Training exercise, Aug. 24, 2023. RUT is a land-based predeployment exercise which enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sydney Smith)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, to extract Marines during a long range raid as part of Realistic Urban Training exercise, Aug. 24, 2023. RUT is a land-based predeployment exercise which enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sydney Smith)

Photo by Sgt. Sydney Smith

Master Sgt. Tommy “TJ” Pittman repairs an Assault Amphibious Vehicle in 1991.

Master Sgt. Tommy “TJ” Pittman repairs an Assault Amphibious Vehicle in 1991.

Photo by Ashley Calingo

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Vance , a CH-53E Super Stallion aerial observer with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, scans the open seas during flight operations in the U.S. 5th fleet area of operations, June 13, 2018. The 26th MEU and IWO ARG are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet AO to support Maritime Security Operation to reassure partners and allies, preserve freedom of navigation, and freeflow of commerce.

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Vance , a CH-53E Super Stallion aerial observer with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, scans the open seas during flight operations in the U.S. 5th fleet area of operations, June 13, 2018. The 26th MEU and IWO ARG are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet AO to support Maritime Security Operation to reassure partners and allies, preserve freedom of navigation, and freeflow of commerce.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Eric Alabiso II

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andrew Mocarski, a CH-53E Super Stallion crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, views the USS Lewis B. Puller during flight operations in the U.S. 5th fleet area of operations, June 13, 2018. The 26th MEU and IWO ARG are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet AO to support Maritime Security Operation to reassure partners and allies, preserve freedom of navigation, and freeflow of commerce.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andrew Mocarski, a CH-53E Super Stallion crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, views the USS Lewis B. Puller during flight operations in the U.S. 5th fleet area of operations, June 13, 2018. The 26th MEU and IWO ARG are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet AO to support Maritime Security Operation to reassure partners and allies, preserve freedom of navigation, and freeflow of commerce.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Eric Alabiso II

Republic of Korea Marines with Landing Support Battalion, ROK Marine Logistics Group and U.S. Marines with Landing Support Company, 3d Transportation Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, help each other cross an obstacle Oct. 28, 2017 in Pohang, South Korea. The Marines from both nations came together to conduct a Leadership Reaction Course, a series of team-building exercises designed to encourage communication and camaraderie between the two forces. The LRC was held as a part of Exercise Winter Workhorse 17/ Korean Marine Exchange Program 18.1, which builds individual Marines and Sailors’ relationships with their ROK counterparts and is the strength of III MEF in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tiffany Edwards)

Republic of Korea Marines with Landing Support Battalion, ROK Marine Logistics Group and U.S. Marines with Landing Support Company, 3d Transportation Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, help each other cross an obstacle Oct. 28, 2017 in Pohang, South Korea. The Marines from both nations came together to conduct a Leadership Reaction Course, a series of team-building exercises designed to encourage communication and camaraderie between the two forces. The LRC was held as a part of Exercise Winter Workhorse 17/ Korean Marine Exchange Program 18.1, which builds individual Marines and Sailors’ relationships with their ROK counterparts and is the strength of III MEF in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tiffany Edwards)

Photo by Sgt. Tiffany Edwards

Republic of Korea Marines with the ROK Marine Logistics Group and U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3d MLG, gather together before harvesting rice, Oct. 27, 2017 in Pohang, South Korea. The ROK Marines and U.S. Marines helped local rice farmers harvest crops from fields damaged by Super Typhoon Lan during Exercise Winter Workhorse 17/ Korea Marine Exchange Program 18.1. The individual Marines and Sailors’ relationships with their ROK counterparts is the strength of III MEF in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tiffany Edwards)

Republic of Korea Marines with the ROK Marine Logistics Group and U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3d MLG, gather together before harvesting rice, Oct. 27, 2017 in Pohang, South Korea. The ROK Marines and U.S. Marines helped local rice farmers harvest crops from fields damaged by Super Typhoon Lan during Exercise Winter Workhorse 17/ Korea Marine Exchange Program 18.1. The individual Marines and Sailors’ relationships with their ROK counterparts is the strength of III MEF in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tiffany Edwards)

Photo by Sgt. Tiffany Edwards

U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Troy Telford with Amphibious Assault Company, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, discusses Assault Amphibious Vehicle procedures before embarking onto the Philippine Navy’s BRP Tarlac (LD 601) during exercise KAMANDAG, Subic Bay, Philippines, October 3, 2017. Bilateral exercises such as KAMANDAG increase the ability of the United States and the Philippines to rapidly respond and work together during real world terrorist and humanitarian crises, in order to accomplish the mission, support the local population and help mitigate human suffering. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb T. Maher)

U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Troy Telford with Amphibious Assault Company, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, discusses Assault Amphibious Vehicle procedures before embarking onto the Philippine Navy’s BRP Tarlac (LD 601) during exercise KAMANDAG, Subic Bay, Philippines, October 3, 2017. Bilateral exercises such as KAMANDAG increase the ability of the United States and the Philippines to rapidly respond and work together during real world terrorist and humanitarian crises, in order to accomplish the mission, support the local population and help mitigate human suffering. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb T. Maher)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Maher

U.S. Marine Sgt. Anthony Kiefer with Amphibious Assault Company, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, operates an Assault Amphibious Vehicle as it prepares to board the Philippine Navy’s BRP Tarlac (LD 601) during exercise KAMANDAG in Subic Bay, Philippines, October 2, 2017. Bilateral exercises such as KAMANDAG increase the ability of the United States and the Philippines to rapidly respond and work together during real world terrorist and humanitarian crises, in order to accomplish the mission, support the local population and help mitigate human suffering.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Anthony Kiefer with Amphibious Assault Company, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, operates an Assault Amphibious Vehicle as it prepares to board the Philippine Navy’s BRP Tarlac (LD 601) during exercise KAMANDAG in Subic Bay, Philippines, October 2, 2017. Bilateral exercises such as KAMANDAG increase the ability of the United States and the Philippines to rapidly respond and work together during real world terrorist and humanitarian crises, in order to accomplish the mission, support the local population and help mitigate human suffering.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Maher

CAIRNS, Australia – U.S. Marine Cpl. Nicolas Villanueva, right, motor transportation operator, Combat Logistics Detachment, Marine Rotational Force Darwin, works with soldiers from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army to build a hut during Indigenous Australian culture classes for Exercise Kowari 2017 Aug. 23, 2017. After the opening ceremony, the Soldiers and Marines also took part in some traditional activities such as boomerang throwing and tribal face painting to introduce those visiting from the US and China to Indigenous Australian culture. Kowari is an annual training activity held in Australia to reinforce trilateral military relationships, trust and co-operation between Australia, China and the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos)

CAIRNS, Australia – U.S. Marine Cpl. Nicolas Villanueva, right, motor transportation operator, Combat Logistics Detachment, Marine Rotational Force Darwin, works with soldiers from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army to build a hut during Indigenous Australian culture classes for Exercise Kowari 2017 Aug. 23, 2017. After the opening ceremony, the Soldiers and Marines also took part in some traditional activities such as boomerang throwing and tribal face painting to introduce those visiting from the US and China to Indigenous Australian culture. Kowari is an annual training activity held in Australia to reinforce trilateral military relationships, trust and co-operation between Australia, China and the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos)

Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos

CAIRNS, Australia – U.S. Marine Cpl. Micheal Smith, left, rifleman, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force Darwin, has an Aboriginal design painted on his face during Indigenous Australian culture classes conducted as part of Exercise Kowari 2017 Aug. 23, 2017. The soldiers and Marines also took part in boomerang throwing and hut building to familiarize them with Indigenous Australian culture. Kowari is an annual training activity held in Australia to reinforce trilateral military relationships, trust and co-operation between Australia, China and the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos)

CAIRNS, Australia – U.S. Marine Cpl. Micheal Smith, left, rifleman, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force Darwin, has an Aboriginal design painted on his face during Indigenous Australian culture classes conducted as part of Exercise Kowari 2017 Aug. 23, 2017. The soldiers and Marines also took part in boomerang throwing and hut building to familiarize them with Indigenous Australian culture. Kowari is an annual training activity held in Australia to reinforce trilateral military relationships, trust and co-operation between Australia, China and the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos)

Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos

Col. Tye R. Wallace, left, Lt. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, center, and U.S. Navy Capt. George Doyon, spend a few minutes speaking during the closing ceremony of Exercise Talisman Saber 17 aboard the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), ported in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, July 25, 2017. Wallace is the commanding officer of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Nicholson is the commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Doyon is the commodore of Amphibious Squadron 11 and the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group. Talisman Saber is a biennial exercise designed to improve the interoperability between Australian and U.S. forces. The 31st MEU is taking part in Talisman Saber 17 while deployed on a regularly-scheduled patrol of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. T. T. Parish/Released)

Col. Tye R. Wallace, left, Lt. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, center, and U.S. Navy Capt. George Doyon, spend a few minutes speaking during the closing ceremony of Exercise Talisman Saber 17 aboard the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), ported in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, July 25, 2017. Wallace is the commanding officer of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Nicholson is the commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Doyon is the commodore of Amphibious Squadron 11 and the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group. Talisman Saber is a biennial exercise designed to improve the interoperability between Australian and U.S. forces. The 31st MEU is taking part in Talisman Saber 17 while deployed on a regularly-scheduled patrol of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. T. T. Parish/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. T. T. Parish

U.S. Marine Sgt. Ty West, a rifleman and scout chief with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, secures a radio after confirming vehicle positions before a hasty attack live-fire range during Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 18, 2016. Each light armored vehicle crew includes a driver, gunner and four scouts who dismount to survey areas beyond mountains or hills, which aids the LAV team in staying out of vulnerable situations. The unilateral exercise provides an opportunity for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th MEU to train in amphibious operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 11th MEU is currently supporting U.S. 5th Fleet’s mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Ty West, a rifleman and scout chief with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, secures a radio after confirming vehicle positions before a hasty attack live-fire range during Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 18, 2016. Each light armored vehicle crew includes a driver, gunner and four scouts who dismount to survey areas beyond mountains or hills, which aids the LAV team in staying out of vulnerable situations. The unilateral exercise provides an opportunity for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 11th MEU to train in amphibious operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 11th MEU is currently supporting U.S. 5th Fleet’s mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region.

Photo by Cpl. April L. Price

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. George Price, an Marine Air Traffic Control Mobile Team instructor with Marine Air Control Squadron 4 Detachment Bravo, directs a KC-130J Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 during a landing as part of aircraft landing zone training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 21, 2016. The training allows the Marines to gain experience, practice constructing an expeditionary airfield, and complete training and readiness requirements. The MMT Marines conduct this training every three to six months to refine the Marines’ skills, keeping them ready for expeditionary operations while in a garrison environment.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. George Price, an Marine Air Traffic Control Mobile Team instructor with Marine Air Control Squadron 4 Detachment Bravo, directs a KC-130J Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 during a landing as part of aircraft landing zone training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 21, 2016. The training allows the Marines to gain experience, practice constructing an expeditionary airfield, and complete training and readiness requirements. The MMT Marines conduct this training every three to six months to refine the Marines’ skills, keeping them ready for expeditionary operations while in a garrison environment.

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

Sgt. Andrew Sturgress, a MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft crew chief assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, walks past Mr. Norio Tomonaga, the Mayor of Sasebo, and the Assemblymen of Defense for Sasebo City during take-off preparation from Sasebo, Nagasaki, Japan, Nov. 18, 2016. The aircraft flew from the island of Okinawa, conducted simulated humanitarian aid with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force at multiple locations and was refueled by JMSDF personnel before returning to Okinawa.

Sgt. Andrew Sturgress, a MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft crew chief assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, walks past Mr. Norio Tomonaga, the Mayor of Sasebo, and the Assemblymen of Defense for Sasebo City during take-off preparation from Sasebo, Nagasaki, Japan, Nov. 18, 2016. The aircraft flew from the island of Okinawa, conducted simulated humanitarian aid with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force at multiple locations and was refueled by JMSDF personnel before returning to Okinawa.

Photo by Cpl. Darien Bjorndal

Sgt. Heather Foote directs a crane loading an aircraft during a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Camp Davis, N.C., Sept. 22, 2016. Support squadrons across the Marine Corps conduct these exercises to remain ready for any challenge they may face in forward deployed environments. This exercise featured training that included auxiliary airfield construction, ground security and airfield damage repair. The squadron's capabilities contribute to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing's role in the Marine Air Ground Task Force's mission accomplishment. Foote is a motor vehicle operator assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 274, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd MAW.

Sgt. Heather Foote directs a crane loading an aircraft during a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Outlying Field Camp Davis, N.C., Sept. 22, 2016. Support squadrons across the Marine Corps conduct these exercises to remain ready for any challenge they may face in forward deployed environments. This exercise featured training that included auxiliary airfield construction, ground security and airfield damage repair. The squadron's capabilities contribute to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing's role in the Marine Air Ground Task Force's mission accomplishment. Foote is a motor vehicle operator assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 274, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd MAW.

Photo by Sgt. Neysa Huertas Quinones

Staff Sgt. Julius Bleske briefs a group of Marines on their mission during a field exercise at Marine Corps Outlying Field Camp Davis, N.C., Sept. 22, 2016. Support squadrons across the Marine Corps often conduct these exercises to remain ready for any challenge they may face in forward deployed environments. This exercise featured events such as auxiliary airfield construction, ground security and airfield damage repair. The squadron's capabilities contribute to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing's role in the Marine Air Ground Task Force's mission accomplishment. Bleske is an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 274, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd MAW.

Staff Sgt. Julius Bleske briefs a group of Marines on their mission during a field exercise at Marine Corps Outlying Field Camp Davis, N.C., Sept. 22, 2016. Support squadrons across the Marine Corps often conduct these exercises to remain ready for any challenge they may face in forward deployed environments. This exercise featured events such as auxiliary airfield construction, ground security and airfield damage repair. The squadron's capabilities contribute to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing's role in the Marine Air Ground Task Force's mission accomplishment. Bleske is an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 274, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd MAW.

Photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas

Lt. Gen. Jovica Draganic, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army of Serbia,(right) presents a coin to Sgt. Ty Heaps, platoon sergeant for 1st platoon, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, in appreciation of his hard work and efforts during exercise Platinum Wolf 2016 at Peacekeeping Operations Training Center South Base, Bujanovac, Serbia, May 20, 2016. The nations of Bosnia, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Montenegro, Slovenia, Serbia and the United States joined together during the final field exercises to demonstrate their abilities to conduct peacekeeping operations and the ability to work together.

Lt. Gen. Jovica Draganic, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army of Serbia,(right) presents a coin to Sgt. Ty Heaps, platoon sergeant for 1st platoon, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, in appreciation of his hard work and efforts during exercise Platinum Wolf 2016 at Peacekeeping Operations Training Center South Base, Bujanovac, Serbia, May 20, 2016. The nations of Bosnia, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Montenegro, Slovenia, Serbia and the United States joined together during the final field exercises to demonstrate their abilities to conduct peacekeeping operations and the ability to work together.

Photo by Sgt. Sara Graham

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Thomas C. Guess, a corpsman with Bravo Company, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, left, maintains a low-profile alongside U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jeremy J. Jenkins, a platoon sergeant with Bravo Company, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, right, as MV-22 Ospreys take off during Platinum Lion 16-3 at the Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, May 14, 2016. During the exercise, Allies from the United States and four partner nations conducted platoon-level mechanized tactics in order to develop proficiency in fire and maneuver.

Photo by Cpl. Immanuel Johnson

Sgt. Travis M. Ryan interacts with role players as Marines from 7th Engineer Support Battalion provide security and conduct a simulated resupply at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton March 25, 2016. The convoy training consisted of three phases: Marines performing crowd control while refueling a patrol base, immediate action drills from hostile fire and casualty evacuation from a helicopter landing zone. Ryan, a native of Rathdrum, Idaho, is a combat engineer with 7th ESB, 1st Marine Logistics Group.

Sgt. Travis M. Ryan interacts with role players as Marines from 7th Engineer Support Battalion provide security and conduct a simulated resupply at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton March 25, 2016. The convoy training consisted of three phases: Marines performing crowd control while refueling a patrol base, immediate action drills from hostile fire and casualty evacuation from a helicopter landing zone. Ryan, a native of Rathdrum, Idaho, is a combat engineer with 7th ESB, 1st Marine Logistics Group.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Bowles

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ginger Jordan, a maintenance administrative specialist assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, loads supplies onto a MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with U.S. Navy sailors and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force personnel aboard the JS Hyuga (DDH 181), at sea, April 20, 2016. The supplies are in support of the relief effort after a series of earthquakes struck the island of Kyushu. The 31st MEU is the only continually forward-deployed MEU and remains the Marine Corps' force-in-readiness in the Asia-Pacific region.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ginger Jordan, a maintenance administrative specialist assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, loads supplies onto a MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with U.S. Navy sailors and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force personnel aboard the JS Hyuga (DDH 181), at sea, April 20, 2016. The supplies are in support of the relief effort after a series of earthquakes struck the island of Kyushu. The 31st MEU is the only continually forward-deployed MEU and remains the Marine Corps' force-in-readiness in the Asia-Pacific region.

Photo by Cpl. Darien Bjorndal