U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Roberlan Padilla, a distribution operations chief with Combat Logistics Regiment 37 (CLR-37), 3rd Marine Logistics Group (3rd MLG), left, and Cpl. Thomas Malik, a finance technician with CLR-37, 3rd MLG, right, serve as armed escorts during an Alert Contingency Marine (ACM) drill on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, June 8, 2022. Marines and sailors with 3rd MLG, 1st Marine Air Wing, 3d Marine Division supported the ACM drill, which showcased the 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s readiness and validated its ability to rapidly activate and deploy a Forward Command Element. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Francesca Landis) - U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Roberlan Padilla, a distribution operations chief with Combat Logistics Regiment 37 (CLR-37), 3rd Marine Logistics Group (3rd MLG), left, and Cpl. Thomas Malik, a finance technician with CLR-37, 3rd MLG, right, serve as armed escorts during an Alert Contingency Marine (ACM) drill on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, June 8, 2022. Marines and sailors with 3rd MLG, 1st Marine Air Wing, 3d Marine Division supported the ACM drill, which showcased the 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s readiness and validated its ability to rapidly activate and deploy a Forward Command Element. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Francesca Landis)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), pumps fuel to a Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP), on Ie Shima, Jan. 31, 2022. A FARP is used to extend the capabilities of rotary or fixed wing aircrafts to allow rearming and refueling without having to fall back to a forward operating base. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of America Expeditionary Ready Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Malik Lewis) - A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), pumps fuel to a Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP), on Ie Shima, Jan. 31, 2022. A FARP is used to extend the capabilities of rotary or fixed wing aircrafts to allow rearming and refueling without having to fall back to a forward operating base. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of America Expeditionary Ready Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Malik Lewis)

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 369 fly in formation during a training exercise at Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, April 29, 2022. HMLA-369 successfully launched multiple aircraft for a single flight as a display of appreciation for the hard work of the squadron. - U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 369 fly in formation during a training exercise at Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, April 29, 2022. HMLA-369 successfully launched multiple aircraft for a single flight as a display of appreciation for the hard work of the squadron.

U.S. Navy Admiral John Aquilino, commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command interacts with Australian Soldiers with 1st Brigade, Forces Command, during a welcome to country ceremony and capabilities brief at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, NT, Australia, March 23, 2022. Admiral Aquilino served as the guest of honor at the ceremony where he addressed Marines from Marine Rotational Force - Darwin 22 and Australian Defence Force personnel on the strength and importance of the U.S. - Australian alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Cedar Barnes) - U.S. Navy Admiral John Aquilino, commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command interacts with Australian Soldiers with 1st Brigade, Forces Command, during a welcome to country ceremony and capabilities brief at Robertson Barracks, Darwin, NT, Australia, March 23, 2022. Admiral Aquilino served as the guest of honor at the ceremony where he addressed Marines from Marine Rotational Force - Darwin 22 and Australian Defence Force personnel on the strength and importance of the U.S. - Australian alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Cedar Barnes)

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A company commander with the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (ARDB), communicates through a translator during an air assault training exercise, on Combined Arms Training Center (CATC) Camp Fuji, Japan, March 9, 2022. The training exercise was conducted to build proficiency in rapidly seizing and defending key terrain. Maritime Defense Exercise Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (MDX-ARDB) is a bilateral exercise meant to increase interoperability and strengthen ties between U.S. and Japanese forces for the defense of Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Malik Lewis) - A company commander with the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (ARDB), communicates through a translator during an air assault training exercise, on Combined Arms Training Center (CATC) Camp Fuji, Japan, March 9, 2022. The training exercise was conducted to build proficiency in rapidly seizing and defending key terrain. Maritime Defense Exercise Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (MDX-ARDB) is a bilateral exercise meant to increase interoperability and strengthen ties between U.S. and Japanese forces for the defense of Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Malik Lewis)