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III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

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Lance Cpl. Joshua Lowry diagnoses a faulty circuit card on Camp Courtney June 2, 2016. He is pin-pointing where the damaged is located by sending a current through the circuit and watching for a response. Lowry, a Bergen County, New Jersey, native, is a miniature/ micro-miniature technician with Maintenance Platoon, Communications Company, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei/ Released)

Lance Cpl. Joshua Lowry diagnoses a faulty circuit card on Camp Courtney June 2, 2016. He is pin-pointing where the damaged is located by sending a current through the circuit and watching for a response. Lowry, a Bergen County, New Jersey, native, is a miniature/ micro-miniature technician with Maintenance Platoon, Communications Company, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei

Cpl. Jacob M. Pikey cleans a faulty circuit card on Camp Courtney June 2, 2016. In order for him to repair the card, he must clean it before he begins soldering. Pikey, a Cedar Hill, Missouri, native, is the assistant chief of the miniature/ micro-miniature section for Maintenance Platoon, Communications Company, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei/ Released)

Cpl. Jacob M. Pikey cleans a faulty circuit card on Camp Courtney June 2, 2016. In order for him to repair the card, he must clean it before he begins soldering. Pikey, a Cedar Hill, Missouri, native, is the assistant chief of the miniature/ micro-miniature section for Maintenance Platoon, Communications Company, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei

Lance Cpl. Joshua Lowry diagnoses a faulty circuit card on Camp Courtney June 2, 2016. He is pin-pointing where the damaged is located by sending a current through the circuit and watching for a response. Lowry, a Bergen County, New Jersey, native, is a miniature/ micro-miniature technician with Maintenance Platoon, Communications Company, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force

Lance Cpl. Joshua Lowry diagnoses a faulty circuit card on Camp Courtney June 2, 2016. He is pin-pointing where the damaged is located by sending a current through the circuit and watching for a response. Lowry, a Bergen County, New Jersey, native, is a miniature/ micro-miniature technician with Maintenance Platoon, Communications Company, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei

SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 13, 2016) – U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ryan Albanese, an infantry squad leader with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, poses for a photo onboard the USS Ashland (LSD 48) while underway in the South China Sea in support of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste. The Ashland is assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King Jr/. Released)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 13, 2016) – U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ryan Albanese, an infantry squad leader with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, poses for a photo onboard the USS Ashland (LSD 48) while underway in the South China Sea in support of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste. The Ashland is assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King Jr/. Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King

An award ceremony was held June 13, 2016, at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. U.S. Marine Col. Eric M. Mellinger received an award from Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Shusei Hotta for significantly contributing to increasing training opportunities for the JGSDF by advancing co-use of Marine Corps training facilities on Okinawa and expanding III Marine Expeditionary Force efforts to participate in alliance/bilateral exercises. Hotta, the deputy chief of Policy and Programs Division, Ground Staff Office, JGSDF, presented the award on behalf of Gen. Kiyofumi Iwata, the JGSDF chief of staff. Mellinger is the III MEF chief of staff.

An award ceremony was held June 13, 2016, at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. U.S. Marine Col. Eric M. Mellinger received an award from Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Shusei Hotta for significantly contributing to increasing training opportunities for the JGSDF by advancing co-use of Marine Corps training facilities on Okinawa and expanding III Marine Expeditionary Force efforts to participate in alliance/bilateral exercises. Hotta, the deputy chief of Policy and Programs Division, Ground Staff Office, JGSDF, presented the award on behalf of Gen. Kiyofumi Iwata, the JGSDF chief of staff. Mellinger is the III MEF chief of staff.

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CAMP COURTNEY, Okinawa, Japan, - U.S. Marine Col. Eric M. Mellinger, right, shakes hands with Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Shusei Hotta, June 13, 2016, at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. Mellinger received a Defense Cooperation Medal from Gen. Kiyofumi Iwata for significantly contributing to increasing training opportunities for the JGSDF by advancing co-use of Marine Corps training facilities on Okinawa and expanding III Marine Expeditionary Force efforts to participate in alliance/bilateral exercises. Hotta is the deputy chief of Policy and Programs Division, Ground Staff Office, JGSDF. Iwata is the JGSDF chief of staff. Mellinger is III MEF chief of staff.

CAMP COURTNEY, Okinawa, Japan, - U.S. Marine Col. Eric M. Mellinger, right, shakes hands with Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Shusei Hotta, June 13, 2016, at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. Mellinger received a Defense Cooperation Medal from Gen. Kiyofumi Iwata for significantly contributing to increasing training opportunities for the JGSDF by advancing co-use of Marine Corps training facilities on Okinawa and expanding III Marine Expeditionary Force efforts to participate in alliance/bilateral exercises. Hotta is the deputy chief of Policy and Programs Division, Ground Staff Office, JGSDF. Iwata is the JGSDF chief of staff. Mellinger is III MEF chief of staff.

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CAMP COURTNEY, Okinawa, Japan - U.S. Marine Col. Eric M. Mellinger, right, receives a certificate of appreciation and a Defense Cooperation Medal from Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Shusei Hotta on behalf of Gen. Kiyofumi Iwata, June 13, 2016, at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. Mellinger was awarded for significantly contributing to increased training opportunities for the JGSDF by advancing co-use of Marine Corps training facilities on Okinawa and expanding III Marine Expeditionary Force efforts to participate in alliance/bilateral exercises. Hotta is the deputy chief of Policy and Programs Division, Ground Staff Office, JGSDF. Iwata is JGSDF chief of staff. Mellinger is III MEF chief of staff.

CAMP COURTNEY, Okinawa, Japan - U.S. Marine Col. Eric M. Mellinger, right, receives a certificate of appreciation and a Defense Cooperation Medal from Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Shusei Hotta on behalf of Gen. Kiyofumi Iwata, June 13, 2016, at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. Mellinger was awarded for significantly contributing to increased training opportunities for the JGSDF by advancing co-use of Marine Corps training facilities on Okinawa and expanding III Marine Expeditionary Force efforts to participate in alliance/bilateral exercises. Hotta is the deputy chief of Policy and Programs Division, Ground Staff Office, JGSDF. Iwata is JGSDF chief of staff. Mellinger is III MEF chief of staff.

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A U.S. soldier sets up a shot with two unexploded 155mm projectiles and three M853/A1 81MM illumination mortars, May 21, 2016 at Montana Range, South Korea. U.S. Marine and U.S. Soldier Explosive Ordnance Explosive technicians participated in Korea EOD Exercise to further familiarize themselves with ordnance and render-safe procedures. The Soldiers are with 718th EOD Company, 23rd Chemical Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division. The Marines are with 3rd EOD Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

A U.S. soldier sets up a shot with two unexploded 155mm projectiles and three M853/A1 81MM illumination mortars, May 21, 2016 at Montana Range, South Korea. U.S. Marine and U.S. Soldier Explosive Ordnance Explosive technicians participated in Korea EOD Exercise to further familiarize themselves with ordnance and render-safe procedures. The Soldiers are with 718th EOD Company, 23rd Chemical Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division. The Marines are with 3rd EOD Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra

U.S. Marine and U.S. soldier Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians conduct operational area clearance, May 22, 2016, at a Montana Range, South Korea. During Korea EOD Exercise, the service members practiced how to safely dispose of unexploded ordnance. EOD technicians specialize in rendering safe explosives for the security of property and personnel across the military. Soldiers are with 718th EOD Company, 23rd Chemical Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division. Marines are with 3rd EOD Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

U.S. Marine and U.S. soldier Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians conduct operational area clearance, May 22, 2016, at a Montana Range, South Korea. During Korea EOD Exercise, the service members practiced how to safely dispose of unexploded ordnance. EOD technicians specialize in rendering safe explosives for the security of property and personnel across the military. Soldiers are with 718th EOD Company, 23rd Chemical Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division. Marines are with 3rd EOD Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra

Cpl. Anthony Felicetti watches a movie after a training day, May 13, 2016, at Camp Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea. Felicetti is an engineer equipment operator and participated in the range construction in order to efficiently transport personnel and demolition during Korea Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise. Felicetti is from Upper Darby, Pa., and is attached to Support Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Cpl. Anthony Felicetti watches a movie after a training day, May 13, 2016, at Camp Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea. Felicetti is an engineer equipment operator and participated in the range construction in order to efficiently transport personnel and demolition during Korea Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise. Felicetti is from Upper Darby, Pa., and is attached to Support Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra

Sgt. Anthony Bradley talks with one of his Marines after a training day, May 12, 2016, at Camp Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea. Bradley is a platoon sergeant of engineer equipment operator Marines and is in charge of range construction and improvements during Korea Explosive Ordnance Explosive Exercise. Bradley is from Bowling Green, Ky., and is attached to Support Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Sgt. Anthony Bradley talks with one of his Marines after a training day, May 12, 2016, at Camp Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea. Bradley is a platoon sergeant of engineer equipment operator Marines and is in charge of range construction and improvements during Korea Explosive Ordnance Explosive Exercise. Bradley is from Bowling Green, Ky., and is attached to Support Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra

Sgt. Anthony Bradley eats an orange after a training day, May 12, 2016, at Camp Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea. Bradley is an engineer equipment operator and is in charge of preparing the range’s terrain during Korea Explosive Ordnance Explosive Exercise. He is from Bowling Green, Ky., and is attached to Support Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, III Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Sgt. Anthony Bradley eats an orange after a training day, May 12, 2016, at Camp Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea. Bradley is an engineer equipment operator and is in charge of preparing the range’s terrain during Korea Explosive Ordnance Explosive Exercise. He is from Bowling Green, Ky., and is attached to Support Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, III Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra

Sgt. Alfredo Andrade reads the publication for the next training day May 12, 2016 at Camp Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea. Andrade is an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician and performed various render safe procedures on unexploded ordnances during Korea EOD Exercise. Andrade is from Miami, Florida and is attached to 3rd EOD Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, III Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Sgt. Alfredo Andrade reads the publication for the next training day May 12, 2016 at Camp Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea. Andrade is an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician and performed various render safe procedures on unexploded ordnances during Korea EOD Exercise. Andrade is from Miami, Florida and is attached to 3rd EOD Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, III Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra

Lance Cpl. Christopher Clark poses after fixing a Humvee, May 28, 2016, at Camp Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea. Clark is an engineer equipment electrical systems technician and is in charge of the repair of vehicles during Korea Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise. Clark is from Meadowview, Va., and is attached to Support Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Lance Cpl. Christopher Clark poses after fixing a Humvee, May 28, 2016, at Camp Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea. Clark is an engineer equipment electrical systems technician and is in charge of the repair of vehicles during Korea Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise. Clark is from Meadowview, Va., and is attached to Support Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra

Lance Cpl. Abraham U. Aaron (Left) and Lance Cpl. Noah A. Bigbee (Right) obtain their room keys and check in weapons as part of checking in on USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) with Task Force Koa Moana on May 27, 2016 in Darwin, Australia. The task force is scheduled to participate in multiple exercises with countries such as Fiji, Tonga, Papua New Guinea and Timor Leste to improve interoperability and relations. Aaron, from Grand Ronde, Oregon, is an infantryman originally assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force. Bigbee, from Farmington, Minnesota, is an infantryman originally assigned to Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st MarDiv, I MEF. Both Marines are now assigned to Task Force Koa Moana for the deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Hester/ Released)

Lance Cpl. Abraham U. Aaron (Left) and Lance Cpl. Noah A. Bigbee (Right) obtain their room keys and check in weapons as part of checking in on USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) with Task Force Koa Moana on May 27, 2016 in Darwin, Australia. The task force is scheduled to participate in multiple exercises with countries such as Fiji, Tonga, Papua New Guinea and Timor Leste to improve interoperability and relations. Aaron, from Grand Ronde, Oregon, is an infantryman originally assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force. Bigbee, from Farmington, Minnesota, is an infantryman originally assigned to Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st MarDiv, I MEF. Both Marines are now assigned to Task Force Koa Moana for the deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Hester/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. William Hester

Marines gather at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, June 1, 2016, to hear Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson speak about the 30-day period of unity and mourning that U.S. service members on Okinawa are observing after the recent tragic loss of an Okinawan woman. Nicholson formally set aside the 30-day period for service members throughout Okinawa to reflect on the tragedy, grieve and heal with the rest of the island community.

Marines gather at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, June 1, 2016, to hear Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson speak about the 30-day period of unity and mourning that U.S. service members on Okinawa are observing after the recent tragic loss of an Okinawan woman. Nicholson formally set aside the 30-day period for service members throughout Okinawa to reflect on the tragedy, grieve and heal with the rest of the island community.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Etheridge

TANDUO BEACH, MALAYSIA (May 30, 2016) – U.S. Marine Corps Major Sven Jensen, the Commander of troops for Easy Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines watches as an LCAC brings in supplies during an amphibious transition from ship to shore. The Marines of Easy Co., BLT, 2/2 are embarked with U.S. Sailors aboard the USS Ashland (LSD 48) in support of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste. The Ashland is assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King Jr/. Released)

TANDUO BEACH, MALAYSIA (May 30, 2016) – U.S. Marine Corps Major Sven Jensen, the Commander of troops for Easy Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines watches as an LCAC brings in supplies during an amphibious transition from ship to shore. The Marines of Easy Co., BLT, 2/2 are embarked with U.S. Sailors aboard the USS Ashland (LSD 48) in support of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste. The Ashland is assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King Jr/. Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King Jr.

TANDUO BEACH, MALAYSIA (May 30, 2016) – U.S. Marines assigned to Easy Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines post security after an amphibious transition from ship to shore. The Marines are embarked aboard the USS Ashland (LSD 48) in support of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste.The Ashland is assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King Jr/. Released)

TANDUO BEACH, MALAYSIA (May 30, 2016) – U.S. Marines assigned to Easy Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines post security after an amphibious transition from ship to shore. The Marines are embarked aboard the USS Ashland (LSD 48) in support of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste.The Ashland is assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King Jr/. Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King Jr.

DARVEL BAY (May 30, 2016) – U.S. Marines embarked aboard the forward-deployed Whidbey Island Class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) , engage in an amphibious transition from ship to shore in support of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste. The Marines are assigned to Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines. (U.S. Navy photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King Jr/. Released)

DARVEL BAY (May 30, 2016) – U.S. Marines embarked aboard the forward-deployed Whidbey Island Class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) , engage in an amphibious transition from ship to shore in support of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste. The Marines are assigned to Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines. (U.S. Navy photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King Jr/. Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King Jr.

TANDUO BEACH, MALAYSIA (May 30, 2016) – U.S. Marines assigned to Easy Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines conduct an amphibious transition from ship to shore. The Marines are embarked aboard the USS Ashland (LSD 48) in support of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste.The Ashland is assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King Jr/. Released)

TANDUO BEACH, MALAYSIA (May 30, 2016) – U.S. Marines assigned to Easy Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines conduct an amphibious transition from ship to shore. The Marines are embarked aboard the USS Ashland (LSD 48) in support of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training. CARAT is a series of annual, bilateral maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste.The Ashland is assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King Jr/. Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King Jr.

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