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III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

Okinawa, Japan

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Six MV-22B Ospreys and two CH-53E Super Stallions prepare to take off after deploying a battalion of infantry Marines onto the island of Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, for a regimental air assault during Blue Chromite 2016, Oct. 31, 2015. Blue Chromite is an amphibious exercise conducted by Marines in the ground, logistics and air combat elements of III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Super Stallions are with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II MEF, currently attached to MAG 36, 1st MAW, III MEF. The Ospreys are with MAG 36, 1st MAW, III MEF. The infantry Marines are with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II MEF, currently under the command of 4th Marines, 3rd MarDiv, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Hester/ Released)

Six MV-22B Ospreys and two CH-53E Super Stallions prepare to take off after deploying a battalion of infantry Marines onto the island of Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, for a regimental air assault during Blue Chromite 2016, Oct. 31, 2015. Blue Chromite is an amphibious exercise conducted by Marines in the ground, logistics and air combat elements of III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Super Stallions are with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II MEF, currently attached to MAG 36, 1st MAW, III MEF. The Ospreys are with MAG 36, 1st MAW, III MEF. The infantry Marines are with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II MEF, currently under the command of 4th Marines, 3rd MarDiv, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Hester/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. William Hester

A UH-1Y Huey takes off from a forward armament and refueling point during Blue Chromite, in Landing Zone Phoenix, Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 31, 2015. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Air Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, executed a FARP to provide aircraft also supporting Blue Chromite with fuel to continue defending the ground element of the Marine Air Ground Task Force. Blue Chromite is a large-scale amphibious exercise that draws primarily from III MEF training resources on Okinawa. The location of the training allows participating units to maintain a forward-deployed posture and eliminates the cost of traveling to train. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Natalie A. Dillon/Released)

A UH-1Y Huey takes off from a forward armament and refueling point during Blue Chromite, in Landing Zone Phoenix, Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 31, 2015. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Air Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, executed a FARP to provide aircraft also supporting Blue Chromite with fuel to continue defending the ground element of the Marine Air Ground Task Force. Blue Chromite is a large-scale amphibious exercise that draws primarily from III MEF training resources on Okinawa. The location of the training allows participating units to maintain a forward-deployed posture and eliminates the cost of traveling to train. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Natalie A. Dillon/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Natalie Dillon

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 bring a fuel hose to pilots of a UH-1Y Huey during Blue Chromite, in Landing Zone Phoenix, Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 31, 2015. Marines with MWSS-172, which falls under Marine Air Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, executed a forward armament and refueling point to provide aircraft also supporting Blue Chromite with fuel to continue defending the ground element of the Marine Air Ground Task Force. Blue Chromite is a large-scale amphibious exercise that draws primarily from III MEF training resources on Okinawa. The location of the training allows participating units to maintain a forward-deployed posture and eliminates the cost of traveling to train. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Natalie A. Dillon/Released)

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 bring a fuel hose to pilots of a UH-1Y Huey during Blue Chromite, in Landing Zone Phoenix, Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 31, 2015. Marines with MWSS-172, which falls under Marine Air Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, executed a forward armament and refueling point to provide aircraft also supporting Blue Chromite with fuel to continue defending the ground element of the Marine Air Ground Task Force. Blue Chromite is a large-scale amphibious exercise that draws primarily from III MEF training resources on Okinawa. The location of the training allows participating units to maintain a forward-deployed posture and eliminates the cost of traveling to train. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Natalie A. Dillon/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Natalie Dillon

Five CH-53E Super Stallions fly into Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, carrying Marines for a regimental air assault as part of exercise Blue Chromite 2016, Oct. 31, 2015. Blue Chromite is an amphibious exercise conducted by Marines in the ground, logistics and air combat elements of III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Super Stallions are with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, Marine Air Group 16, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force, currently attached to MAG 36, 1st MAW, III MEF, under the unit deployment program. The Marines aboard the aircraft are with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II MEF, currently under the command of 4th Marines, 3rd MarDiv, III MEF, as part of the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Hester/ Released)

Five CH-53E Super Stallions fly into Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, carrying Marines for a regimental air assault as part of exercise Blue Chromite 2016, Oct. 31, 2015. Blue Chromite is an amphibious exercise conducted by Marines in the ground, logistics and air combat elements of III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Super Stallions are with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, Marine Air Group 16, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force, currently attached to MAG 36, 1st MAW, III MEF, under the unit deployment program. The Marines aboard the aircraft are with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II MEF, currently under the command of 4th Marines, 3rd MarDiv, III MEF, as part of the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Hester/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. William Hester

Six MV-22B Ospreys and two CH-53E Super Stallions prepare to take off after deploying a battalion of infantry Marines on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, during a regimental air assault as part of Blue Chromite 16, Oct. 31. Blue Chromite is an amphibious exercise conducted by Marines in the ground, logistics and air combat elements of III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Ospreys are with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Airwing, III MEF. The Super Stallions are with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, MAG 16, 2nd MAW, II MEF, currently attached to MAG 36, 1st MAW, III MEF, under the unit deployment program. The infantry Marines are with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently under command of 4th Marines, 3rd MarDiv, III MEF, as part of the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Hester/ Released)

Six MV-22B Ospreys and two CH-53E Super Stallions prepare to take off after deploying a battalion of infantry Marines on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, during a regimental air assault as part of Blue Chromite 16, Oct. 31. Blue Chromite is an amphibious exercise conducted by Marines in the ground, logistics and air combat elements of III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Ospreys are with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Airwing, III MEF. The Super Stallions are with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, MAG 16, 2nd MAW, II MEF, currently attached to MAG 36, 1st MAW, III MEF, under the unit deployment program. The infantry Marines are with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently under command of 4th Marines, 3rd MarDiv, III MEF, as part of the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Hester/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. William Hester

WATERS OFF OKINAWA, Japan – Amphibious assault vehicles wait in the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) before launching to head ashore for a personnel swap during exercise Blue Chromite (BC) 16. BC 16 is a U.S. only exercise designed to increase amphibious proficiency between the Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Will Gaskill/Released)

WATERS OFF OKINAWA, Japan – Amphibious assault vehicles wait in the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) before launching to head ashore for a personnel swap during exercise Blue Chromite (BC) 16. BC 16 is a U.S. only exercise designed to increase amphibious proficiency between the Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Will Gaskill/Released)

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Will Gaskill

WATERS OFF OKINAWA, Japan – Amphibious assault vehicles wait in the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) before launching to head ashore for a personnel swap during exercise Blue Chromite (BC) 16. BC 16 is a U.S. only exercise designed to increase amphibious proficiency between the Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Will Gaskill/Released)

WATERS OFF OKINAWA, Japan – Amphibious assault vehicles wait in the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) before launching to head ashore for a personnel swap during exercise Blue Chromite (BC) 16. BC 16 is a U.S. only exercise designed to increase amphibious proficiency between the Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Will Gaskill/Released)

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Will Gaskill

WATERS OFF OKINAWA, Japan – Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) monitor launching amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) during exercise Blue Chromite (BC) 16. BC 16 is a U.S. only exercise designed to increase amphibious proficiency between the Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Will Gaskill/Released)

WATERS OFF OKINAWA, Japan – Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) monitor launching amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) during exercise Blue Chromite (BC) 16. BC 16 is a U.S. only exercise designed to increase amphibious proficiency between the Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Will Gaskill/Released)

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Will Gaskill

WATERS OFF OKINAWA, Japan – Sailors and Marines look on while a MV-22 Osprey aircraft lands on the flight deck aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during exercise Blue Chromite (BC) 16. BC 16 is a U.S. only exercise designed to increase amphibious proficiency between the Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Will Gaskill/Released)

WATERS OFF OKINAWA, Japan – Sailors and Marines look on while a MV-22 Osprey aircraft lands on the flight deck aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during exercise Blue Chromite (BC) 16. BC 16 is a U.S. only exercise designed to increase amphibious proficiency between the Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Will Gaskill/Released)

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Will Gaskill

WATERS OFF OKINAWA, Japan – Senior Chief Culinary Specialist C. Wade Wilson, aircraft control officer aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), communicates with a MV-22 Osprey aircraft while landing on the flight deck aboard the ship during exercise Blue Chromite (BC) 16. BC 16 is a U.S. only exercise designed to increase amphibious proficiency between the Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Will Gaskill/Released)

WATERS OFF OKINAWA, Japan – Senior Chief Culinary Specialist C. Wade Wilson, aircraft control officer aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), communicates with a MV-22 Osprey aircraft while landing on the flight deck aboard the ship during exercise Blue Chromite (BC) 16. BC 16 is a U.S. only exercise designed to increase amphibious proficiency between the Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Will Gaskill/Released)

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Will Gaskill

Lance Cpl. Gregory H. James was air evacuated while acting as the victim of a simulated chest puncture wound during Blue Chromite 2016, at Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 29, 2015. The shock trauma platoon conducted emergency aid after a mass casualty scenario occurred. Blue Chromite is a large-scale amphibious exercise that draws primarily from III Marine Expeditionary Force’s training resources on Okinawa. The location of the training allows participating units to maintain a forward-deployed posture and eliminates the cost of traveling to train. James, from Tarboro, North Carolina, is an electrician with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III MEF.

Lance Cpl. Gregory H. James was air evacuated while acting as the victim of a simulated chest puncture wound during Blue Chromite 2016, at Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 29, 2015. The shock trauma platoon conducted emergency aid after a mass casualty scenario occurred. Blue Chromite is a large-scale amphibious exercise that draws primarily from III Marine Expeditionary Force’s training resources on Okinawa. The location of the training allows participating units to maintain a forward-deployed posture and eliminates the cost of traveling to train. James, from Tarboro, North Carolina, is an electrician with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III MEF.

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Giguere

Marines and Sailors with the Shock Trauma Platoon, 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, set up a field hospital during a mass casualty drill for Blue Chromite 2016, at Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 29, 2015. Blue Chromite is a large-scale amphibious exercise that draws primarily from III Marine Expeditionary Force’s training resources on Okinawa. The location of the training allows participating units to maintain a forward-deployed posture and eliminates the cost of traveling to train.

Marines and Sailors with the Shock Trauma Platoon, 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, set up a field hospital during a mass casualty drill for Blue Chromite 2016, at Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 29, 2015. Blue Chromite is a large-scale amphibious exercise that draws primarily from III Marine Expeditionary Force’s training resources on Okinawa. The location of the training allows participating units to maintain a forward-deployed posture and eliminates the cost of traveling to train.

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Giguere

Two U.S. Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicles push towards a beachhead during the second amphibious assault of Blue Chromite 2016, at Kushii Crossing, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 29, 2015. The Marines onboard pushed through and assaulted into combat town. Blue Chromite is a large-scale amphibious exercise that draws primarily from III Marine Expeditionary Force’s training resources on Okinawa. The location of the training allows participating units to maintain a forward-deployed posture and eliminates the cost of traveling to train. The AAVs are with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, currently assigned to Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III MEF, under the unit deployment program.

Two U.S. Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicles push towards a beachhead during the second amphibious assault of Blue Chromite 2016, at Kushii Crossing, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 29, 2015. The Marines onboard pushed through and assaulted into combat town. Blue Chromite is a large-scale amphibious exercise that draws primarily from III Marine Expeditionary Force’s training resources on Okinawa. The location of the training allows participating units to maintain a forward-deployed posture and eliminates the cost of traveling to train. The AAVs are with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, currently assigned to Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III MEF, under the unit deployment program.

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Giguere

Lance Cpl. Kelcey E. Kelly acts as the victim of a simulated improvised explosive device during Blue Chromite 2016, at Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 29, 2015. The Shock Trauma Platoon, part of 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducted the emergency aid after a mass casualty scenario during Blue Chromite. Blue Chromite is a large-scale amphibious exercise that draws primarily from III Marine Expeditionary Force’s training resources on Okinawa. The location of the training allows participating units to maintain a forward-deployed posture and eliminates the cost of traveling to train. Kelly, from Bellingham, Massachusetts, is an embarkation specialist with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III MEF.

Lance Cpl. Kelcey E. Kelly acts as the victim of a simulated improvised explosive device during Blue Chromite 2016, at Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 29, 2015. The Shock Trauma Platoon, part of 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducted the emergency aid after a mass casualty scenario during Blue Chromite. Blue Chromite is a large-scale amphibious exercise that draws primarily from III Marine Expeditionary Force’s training resources on Okinawa. The location of the training allows participating units to maintain a forward-deployed posture and eliminates the cost of traveling to train. Kelly, from Bellingham, Massachusetts, is an embarkation specialist with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III MEF.

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Giguere

Lance Cpl. Kelcey E. Kelly is carried on board a CH-53E Super Stallion after acting as a simulated improvised explosive device victim during Blue Chromite 2016, at Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 29, 2015. The shock trauma platoon conducted the emergency aid after the mass casualty scenario occurred. Blue Chromite is a large-scale amphibious exercise that draws primarily from III Marine Expeditionary Force’s training resources on Okinawa. The location of the training allows participating units to maintain a forward-deployed posture and eliminates the cost of traveling to train. Kelly, from Bellingham, Massachusetts, is an embarkation specialist with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III MEF.

Lance Cpl. Kelcey E. Kelly is carried on board a CH-53E Super Stallion after acting as a simulated improvised explosive device victim during Blue Chromite 2016, at Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 29, 2015. The shock trauma platoon conducted the emergency aid after the mass casualty scenario occurred. Blue Chromite is a large-scale amphibious exercise that draws primarily from III Marine Expeditionary Force’s training resources on Okinawa. The location of the training allows participating units to maintain a forward-deployed posture and eliminates the cost of traveling to train. Kelly, from Bellingham, Massachusetts, is an embarkation specialist with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III MEF.

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Giguere

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, on unit deployment program, take part in a simulated amphibious assault during Blue Chromite 16 at Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 29, 2015. Blue Chromite 16 demonstrates the Navy/Marine Corps’ responsive amphibious expeditionary capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Makenzie Fallon/Released)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, on unit deployment program, take part in a simulated amphibious assault during Blue Chromite 16 at Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 29, 2015. Blue Chromite 16 demonstrates the Navy/Marine Corps’ responsive amphibious expeditionary capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Makenzie Fallon/Released)

Photo by LCpl. Makenzie Fallon

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, on unit deployment program, participate in a simulated amphibious assault during Blue Chromite 16 at Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 29, 2015. Blue Chromite 16 demonstrates the Navy/Marine Corps’ responsive amphibious expeditionary capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Makenzie Fallon/Released)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, on unit deployment program, participate in a simulated amphibious assault during Blue Chromite 16 at Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 29, 2015. Blue Chromite 16 demonstrates the Navy/Marine Corps’ responsive amphibious expeditionary capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Makenzie Fallon/Released)

Photo by LCpl. Makenzie Fallon

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, on unit deployment program, execute a simulated amphibious assault during exercise Blue Chromite 16 at Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 29, 2015. Blue Chromite 16 demonstrates the Navy/Marine Corps’ responsive amphibious expeditionary capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Makenzie Fallon/Released)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, on unit deployment program, execute a simulated amphibious assault during exercise Blue Chromite 16 at Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 29, 2015. Blue Chromite 16 demonstrates the Navy/Marine Corps’ responsive amphibious expeditionary capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Makenzie Fallon/Released)

Photo by LCpl. Makenzie Fallon

Sgt. Bobo, a military working dog, picks up the scent of simulated downed aircrew members during exercise Blue Chromite 16 in the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 28, 2015. Blue Chromite is a large-scale amphibious exercise that draws primarily from III Marine Expeditionary Force’s training resources on Okinawa. The location of the training allows participating units to maintain a forward-deployed posture and eliminates the cost of traveling to train. Bobo is with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF.

Sgt. Bobo, a military working dog, picks up the scent of simulated downed aircrew members during exercise Blue Chromite 16 in the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 28, 2015. Blue Chromite is a large-scale amphibious exercise that draws primarily from III Marine Expeditionary Force’s training resources on Okinawa. The location of the training allows participating units to maintain a forward-deployed posture and eliminates the cost of traveling to train. Bobo is with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF.

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Giguere

Sgt. Bobo, a military working dog, picks up the scent of downed aircrew members of a simulated aircraft crash in support of Blue Chromite 16 in the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 28, 2015. Blue Chromite is a large-scale amphibious exercise that draws primarily from III Marine Expeditionary Force’s training resources on Okinawa. The location of the training allows participating units to maintain a forward-deployed posture and eliminates the cost of traveling to train. Bobo is with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF.

Sgt. Bobo, a military working dog, picks up the scent of downed aircrew members of a simulated aircraft crash in support of Blue Chromite 16 in the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 28, 2015. Blue Chromite is a large-scale amphibious exercise that draws primarily from III Marine Expeditionary Force’s training resources on Okinawa. The location of the training allows participating units to maintain a forward-deployed posture and eliminates the cost of traveling to train. Bobo is with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF.

Photo by Cpl. Tyler Giguere

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