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III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

Okinawa, Japan

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Lance Cpl. Nick Cox, a powerliner assigned to Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 242 performs maintenance on an F/A-18D Hornet after a flight mission during Exercise Valiant Shield 16 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Sept. 18, 2016. Powerliners, airframes mechanics, communication navigation, and ordnance technicians, work around the clock to ensure flight schedules are met for aviation operations during the exercise. During this U.S.-only, biennial field training exercise, F/A-18D Hornets flew in a plethora of missions that emphasize joint integration, interoperability and expeditionary readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessica Quezada)

Lance Cpl. Nick Cox, a powerliner assigned to Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 242 performs maintenance on an F/A-18D Hornet after a flight mission during Exercise Valiant Shield 16 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Sept. 18, 2016. Powerliners, airframes mechanics, communication navigation, and ordnance technicians, work around the clock to ensure flight schedules are met for aviation operations during the exercise. During this U.S.-only, biennial field training exercise, F/A-18D Hornets flew in a plethora of missions that emphasize joint integration, interoperability and expeditionary readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessica Quezada)

Photo by Sgt. Jessica Quezada

Powerliners assigned to Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 242 perform maintenance on an F/A-18D Hornet after a flight mission during Exercise Valiant Shield 16 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Sept. 18, 2016. Powerliners, airframes mechanics, communication navigation, and ordnance technicians, work around the clock to ensure flight schedules are met for aviation operations during the exercise. During this U.S.-only, biennial field training exercise, F/A-18D Hornets flew in a plethora of missions that emphasize joint integration, interoperability and expeditionary readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessica Quezada)

Powerliners assigned to Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 242 perform maintenance on an F/A-18D Hornet after a flight mission during Exercise Valiant Shield 16 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Sept. 18, 2016. Powerliners, airframes mechanics, communication navigation, and ordnance technicians, work around the clock to ensure flight schedules are met for aviation operations during the exercise. During this U.S.-only, biennial field training exercise, F/A-18D Hornets flew in a plethora of missions that emphasize joint integration, interoperability and expeditionary readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessica Quezada)

Photo by Sgt. Jessica Quezada

An airframes mechanic assigned to Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 242 removes a hydraulic pump from an F/A-18D Hornet after a flight mission during Exercise Valiant Shield 16 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Sept. 18, 2016. Powerliners, airframes mechanics, communication navigation, and ordnance technicians, work around the clock to ensure flight schedules are met for aviation operations during the exercise. During this U.S.-only, biennial field training exercise, F/A-18D Hornets flew in a plethora of missions that emphasize joint integration, interoperability and expeditionary readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessica Quezada)

An airframes mechanic assigned to Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 242 removes a hydraulic pump from an F/A-18D Hornet after a flight mission during Exercise Valiant Shield 16 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Sept. 18, 2016. Powerliners, airframes mechanics, communication navigation, and ordnance technicians, work around the clock to ensure flight schedules are met for aviation operations during the exercise. During this U.S.-only, biennial field training exercise, F/A-18D Hornets flew in a plethora of missions that emphasize joint integration, interoperability and expeditionary readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessica Quezada)

Photo by Sgt. Jessica Quezada

A Marine looks at a new display that shows off 3rd Marine Division history, Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, at Camp Courtney, Okinawa.

A Marine looks at a new display that shows off 3rd Marine Division history, Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, at Camp Courtney, Okinawa.

Photo by Matthew M. Burke

Maj. Gen. Richard Simcock II, left, and Marine Sgt. Maj. Vincent Santiago, both of the 3rd Marine Division, unveil a permanent display inside the division's headquarters at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Friday, Sept. 16, 2016. The exhibit tells the division's story through uniforms, artifacts and jars of earth from nearly every conflict where its Marines fought and bled.

Maj. Gen. Richard Simcock II, left, and Marine Sgt. Maj. Vincent Santiago, both of the 3rd Marine Division, unveil a permanent display inside the division's headquarters at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Friday, Sept. 16, 2016. The exhibit tells the division's story through uniforms, artifacts and jars of earth from nearly every conflict where its Marines fought and bled.

Photo by Matthew M. Burke

Students in the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps sound off in formation after a 5K race at Taga beach on the Island of Tinian, Sept. 17, 2016. Marines and Sailors participating in Exercise Valiant Shield 16 hosted the race, allowing them to get to know Tinian locals. VS16 is a biennial, U.S.-only, field training exercise with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld)

Students in the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps sound off in formation after a 5K race at Taga beach on the Island of Tinian, Sept. 17, 2016. Marines and Sailors participating in Exercise Valiant Shield 16 hosted the race, allowing them to get to know Tinian locals. VS16 is a biennial, U.S.-only, field training exercise with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld

A full hall listens to the combined band play during the 21st Annual Combined Band Concert at the Okinawa Civic Hall, Okinawa, Japan, September 10, 2016. The 21st Annual Combined Concert between the Japan Ground Self Defense Force 15th Brigade Band and the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band was a way for both bands to reach out to the community and to share years of friendship through music. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nelson Duenas/ Released)

A full hall listens to the combined band play during the 21st Annual Combined Band Concert at the Okinawa Civic Hall, Okinawa, Japan, September 10, 2016. The 21st Annual Combined Concert between the Japan Ground Self Defense Force 15th Brigade Band and the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band was a way for both bands to reach out to the community and to share years of friendship through music. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nelson Duenas/ Released)

Photo by Nelson Duenas

Pfc. Kevin E. McDonald scans the area for simulated enemy combatants during a field operation at the Jungle Warfare Training Center in Okinawa, Japan. The military policeman with Company B, 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEFconduct monthly training to maintain and sharpen skills for patrols in enemy territory. McDonald, from Katy, Texas, is a field military policeman with Company B, 3rd LE Bn, III MHG, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey M. Dornfeld/ Released)

Pfc. Kevin E. McDonald scans the area for simulated enemy combatants during a field operation at the Jungle Warfare Training Center in Okinawa, Japan. The military policeman with Company B, 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEFconduct monthly training to maintain and sharpen skills for patrols in enemy territory. McDonald, from Katy, Texas, is a field military policeman with Company B, 3rd LE Bn, III MHG, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey M. Dornfeld/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld

Lance Cpl. David Al-Ibrahim patrols the jungle during a field operation at the Jungle Warfare Training Center in Okinawa, Japan. The military policeman with Company B, 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF conduct monthly training to maintain and sharpen skills for patrols in enemy territory. Al-Ibrahim, form Appleton, Wisconsin, is a field military policeman with Company B, 3rd LE Bn, III MHG, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey M. Dornfeld/ Released)

Lance Cpl. David Al-Ibrahim patrols the jungle during a field operation at the Jungle Warfare Training Center in Okinawa, Japan. The military policeman with Company B, 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF conduct monthly training to maintain and sharpen skills for patrols in enemy territory. Al-Ibrahim, form Appleton, Wisconsin, is a field military policeman with Company B, 3rd LE Bn, III MHG, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey M. Dornfeld/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld

Lance Cpl. Jacob Scott keeps watch during a field operation at the Jungle Warfare Training Center in Okinawa, Japan. The military policeman with Company B, 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF conduct monthly training to maintain and sharpen skills for patrols in enemy territory. Scott, from Phoenix, Arizona, is a field military policeman with Company B, 3rd LE Bn, III MHG, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey M. Dornfeld/ Released)

Lance Cpl. Jacob Scott keeps watch during a field operation at the Jungle Warfare Training Center in Okinawa, Japan. The military policeman with Company B, 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF conduct monthly training to maintain and sharpen skills for patrols in enemy territory. Scott, from Phoenix, Arizona, is a field military policeman with Company B, 3rd LE Bn, III MHG, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey M. Dornfeld/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld

Field military policemen with Company B, 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF provide security during a field operation at the Jungle Warfare Training Center in Okinawa, Japan. Marines are constantly training to improve their ability to perform in a combat zone. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey M. Dornfeld/ Released)

Field military policemen with Company B, 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF provide security during a field operation at the Jungle Warfare Training Center in Okinawa, Japan. Marines are constantly training to improve their ability to perform in a combat zone. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey M. Dornfeld/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld

U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Michael D. Reaume, assistant gunner, and Lance Cpl. Jordan A. Summerton, gunner, 2nd battalion 2nd Marines, 81st platoon, with 2nd Marine Division fires the 81 mm Mortar System at Crow Valley, Philippines, on April 5, 2016. U.S. and Philippine Marines integrated together to fire 81 mm Mortar Systems. Balikatan is an annual Philippines-U.S. military bilateral training exercise that is a signature element of the Philippine-U.S. alliance focused on a variety of missions to include humanitarian assistance maritime law enforcement, and environment protection. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cameron Darrough/Released)

U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Michael D. Reaume, assistant gunner, and Lance Cpl. Jordan A. Summerton, gunner, 2nd battalion 2nd Marines, 81st platoon, with 2nd Marine Division fires the 81 mm Mortar System at Crow Valley, Philippines, on April 5, 2016. U.S. and Philippine Marines integrated together to fire 81 mm Mortar Systems. Balikatan is an annual Philippines-U.S. military bilateral training exercise that is a signature element of the Philippine-U.S. alliance focused on a variety of missions to include humanitarian assistance maritime law enforcement, and environment protection. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cameron Darrough/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cameron Darrough

Cpl. Jordan Aaron Summerton stands in front of his barracks, on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 10, 2016. He just finished packing up and is ready to return home from a six-month deployment in the Pacific. Summerton, a Colombia, South Carolina, native, is a mortarman with Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, which supported III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amaia Unanue/ Released)

Cpl. Jordan Aaron Summerton stands in front of his barracks, on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 10, 2016. He just finished packing up and is ready to return home from a six-month deployment in the Pacific. Summerton, a Colombia, South Carolina, native, is a mortarman with Headquarters and Service Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, which supported III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amaia Unanue/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Amaia Unanue

Captain Christopher Herlihy, a native of Key West, Florida, waits as a crew chief prepares an MV-22B Osprey to take flight from Clark Air Base in the Philippines in support of Air Assault Support Exercise 16.2, Aug 1, 2016. The goal of AASE 16.2 is to maintain the readiness and interoperability of the U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines to ensure an effective and rapid response to any contingency in the region. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King/Released)

Captain Christopher Herlihy, a native of Key West, Florida, waits as a crew chief prepares an MV-22B Osprey to take flight from Clark Air Base in the Philippines in support of Air Assault Support Exercise 16.2, Aug 1, 2016. The goal of AASE 16.2 is to maintain the readiness and interoperability of the U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines to ensure an effective and rapid response to any contingency in the region. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King

Corporal Leighton Anderson, a Los Angeles native, performs standard checks on an MV-22B Osprey before taking flight from Clark Air Base in the Philippines in support of Air Assault Support Exercise 16.2, Aug 1, 2016. Operating the MV-22B Osprey in the Philippines strengthens III MEF’s ability to provide aerial support during humanitarian assistance missions and fulfills other alliance roles as needed. Anderson is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Corps Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King/Released)

Corporal Leighton Anderson, a Los Angeles native, performs standard checks on an MV-22B Osprey before taking flight from Clark Air Base in the Philippines in support of Air Assault Support Exercise 16.2, Aug 1, 2016. Operating the MV-22B Osprey in the Philippines strengthens III MEF’s ability to provide aerial support during humanitarian assistance missions and fulfills other alliance roles as needed. Anderson is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Corps Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King

CROW VALLEY, Philippines ─ U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Manuel Martinez, provides security as an MV-22B Osprey lands at Crow Valley in the Philippines in support of Air Assault Support Exercise 16.2, Aug 4, 2016. The goal of AASE 16.2 is to maintain the readiness and interoperability of the U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines to ensure an effective and rapid response to any contingency in the region. Martinez is an infantry squad leader assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment which is currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King/Released)

CROW VALLEY, Philippines ─ U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Manuel Martinez, provides security as an MV-22B Osprey lands at Crow Valley in the Philippines in support of Air Assault Support Exercise 16.2, Aug 4, 2016. The goal of AASE 16.2 is to maintain the readiness and interoperability of the U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines to ensure an effective and rapid response to any contingency in the region. Martinez is an infantry squad leader assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment which is currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King

U.S. Marines assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment and Philippine Marines exit an MV-22B Osprey at the Armed Forces of the Philippines Crow Valley training facility in support of Air Assault Support Exercise 16.2, Aug. 6, 2016. The recurrence of the Air Assault Support Exercise each year demonstrates the U.S. and Republic of the Philippines’ commitment to mutual security and our long-time partnership. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King/Released)

U.S. Marines assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment and Philippine Marines exit an MV-22B Osprey at the Armed Forces of the Philippines Crow Valley training facility in support of Air Assault Support Exercise 16.2, Aug. 6, 2016. The recurrence of the Air Assault Support Exercise each year demonstrates the U.S. and Republic of the Philippines’ commitment to mutual security and our long-time partnership. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kevin Jones, a San Antonio native, explains Marine Corps infantry tactics to members of the Philippine Marine Corps at the Armed Forces of the Philippines Crow Valley training facility in support of Air Assault Support Exercise 16.2, Aug. 6, 2016. The goal of AASE 16.2 is to maintain the readiness and interoperability of the U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines to ensure an effective and rapid response to any contingency in the region. Jones is the company commander of Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kevin Jones, a San Antonio native, explains Marine Corps infantry tactics to members of the Philippine Marine Corps at the Armed Forces of the Philippines Crow Valley training facility in support of Air Assault Support Exercise 16.2, Aug. 6, 2016. The goal of AASE 16.2 is to maintain the readiness and interoperability of the U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines to ensure an effective and rapid response to any contingency in the region. Jones is the company commander of Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King

Capt. Christopher Herlihy, a native of Key West, Florida, waits as a crew chief prepares an MV-22B Osprey to take flight from Clark Air Base in the Philippines in support of Air Assault Support Exercise 16.2, Aug 1, 2016. The goal of AASE 16.2 is to maintain the readiness and interoperability of the U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines to ensure an effective and rapid response to any contingency in the region. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King/Released)

Capt. Christopher Herlihy, a native of Key West, Florida, waits as a crew chief prepares an MV-22B Osprey to take flight from Clark Air Base in the Philippines in support of Air Assault Support Exercise 16.2, Aug 1, 2016. The goal of AASE 16.2 is to maintain the readiness and interoperability of the U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines to ensure an effective and rapid response to any contingency in the region. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King/Released)

Photo by LCpl. Carl King

Cpl. Leighton Anderson, a Los Angeles native, performs standard checks on an MV-22B Osprey before taking flight from Clark Air Base in the Philippines in support of Air Assault Support Exercise 16.2, Aug 1, 2016. Operating the MV-22B Osprey in the Philippines strengthens III MEF’s ability to provide aerial support during humanitarian assistance missions and fulfills other alliance roles as needed. Anderson is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Corps Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King/Released)

Cpl. Leighton Anderson, a Los Angeles native, performs standard checks on an MV-22B Osprey before taking flight from Clark Air Base in the Philippines in support of Air Assault Support Exercise 16.2, Aug 1, 2016. Operating the MV-22B Osprey in the Philippines strengthens III MEF’s ability to provide aerial support during humanitarian assistance missions and fulfills other alliance roles as needed. Anderson is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Corps Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King/Released)

Photo by LCpl. Carl King

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