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III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

Okinawa, Japan

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Cpl. Gary Odom, a Toledo, Ohio, native, picks up trash Aug. 23 at the Kin Town Fishing Port. The Kin Town Social Welfare Office coordinated the event, and invited local residents and Camp Hansen service members to pick up trash and enjoy local cuisine. Odom is a field radio operator with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Photo by Lance Cpl. Abbey Perria/Released)

Cpl. Gary Odom, a Toledo, Ohio, native, picks up trash Aug. 23 at the Kin Town Fishing Port. The Kin Town Social Welfare Office coordinated the event, and invited local residents and Camp Hansen service members to pick up trash and enjoy local cuisine. Odom is a field radio operator with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Photo by Lance Cpl. Abbey Perria/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Abbey Perria

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga, right, is greeted by Lt. Gen. John Wissler Sept.17 during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The two met to further their relationship and reflect on the strong history of mutual cooperation regarding operations on Okinawa and throughout Japan. Suga also viewed the West Futenma Housing area of Camp Zukeran (Camp Foster) which is in the process of necessary procedures for land return under the Okinawa Consolidation Plan. In addition to his duties as chief cabinet secretary, Suga also serves as the Minister in Charge of Impact Mitigation on Okinawa. Wissler is the commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force and Okinawa Area Coordinator. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jose O. Nava/Released)

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga, right, is greeted by Lt. Gen. John Wissler Sept.17 during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The two met to further their relationship and reflect on the strong history of mutual cooperation regarding operations on Okinawa and throughout Japan. Suga also viewed the West Futenma Housing area of Camp Zukeran (Camp Foster) which is in the process of necessary procedures for land return under the Okinawa Consolidation Plan. In addition to his duties as chief cabinet secretary, Suga also serves as the Minister in Charge of Impact Mitigation on Okinawa. Wissler is the commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force and Okinawa Area Coordinator. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jose O. Nava/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Jose O. Nava

An FA-18C Hornet catches an arrestment band Sept. 15 on West Field, Tinian, as part of Valiant Shield 2014. Valiant Shield is a biennial, U.S.-only, exercise with focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces. The Hornet is with Marine Fighter Attach Squadron 115, currently assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Schlosser/Released)

An FA-18C Hornet catches an arrestment band Sept. 15 on West Field, Tinian, as part of Valiant Shield 2014. Valiant Shield is a biennial, U.S.-only, exercise with focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces. The Hornet is with Marine Fighter Attach Squadron 115, currently assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Schlosser/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Schlossser

A KC-130J Super Hercules lands on a runway during Exercise Valiant Shield 2014 Sept. 15 on Tinian's West Field. Valiant Shield is a biennial, U.S.-only, exercise with focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces. The C-130 is with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Schlosser/Released)

A KC-130J Super Hercules lands on a runway during Exercise Valiant Shield 2014 Sept. 15 on Tinian's West Field. Valiant Shield is a biennial, U.S.-only, exercise with focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces. The C-130 is with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Schlosser/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Schlossser

MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft fly past Mount Suribachi July 28 at Iwo To, Japan, en route to Chichi Jima. Due to Chichi Jima’s remote location, the residents rely heavily on nearby Iwo To for medical and humanitarian relief. Given the long-range, heavy-lift capabilities of the Osprey, which have been consistently demonstrated during humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations and exercises around the Asia-Pacific, the aircraft provides a reliable and effective means for response to future medical, humanitarian and relief needs. The Ospreys and crew are with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft fly past Mount Suribachi July 28 at Iwo To, Japan, en route to Chichi Jima. Due to Chichi Jima’s remote location, the residents rely heavily on nearby Iwo To for medical and humanitarian relief. Given the long-range, heavy-lift capabilities of the Osprey, which have been consistently demonstrated during humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations and exercises around the Asia-Pacific, the aircraft provides a reliable and effective means for response to future medical, humanitarian and relief needs. The Ospreys and crew are with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Thor Larson

Itsunori Onodera, far right, Lt. Gen. John Wissler, second from right, and members of the Ministry of Defense for Japan exit an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft July 28 on Chichi Jima, Japan. Onodera and Wissler arrived via Osprey to demonstrate the long-range and quick response capabilities of the aircraft in the event of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts. Due to Chichi Jima’s remote location, the residents rely heavily on nearby Iwo To for medical and humanitarian relief. Given the capabilities of the Osprey, which have been consistently demonstrated during humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations and exercises around the Asia-Pacific, it provides a reliable and effective means for responding to future medical, humanitarian and relief needs. Wissler is the commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. Onodera is the minister of defense for Japan. The Osprey and crew are with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF.

Itsunori Onodera, far right, Lt. Gen. John Wissler, second from right, and members of the Ministry of Defense for Japan exit an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft July 28 on Chichi Jima, Japan. Onodera and Wissler arrived via Osprey to demonstrate the long-range and quick response capabilities of the aircraft in the event of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts. Due to Chichi Jima’s remote location, the residents rely heavily on nearby Iwo To for medical and humanitarian relief. Given the capabilities of the Osprey, which have been consistently demonstrated during humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations and exercises around the Asia-Pacific, it provides a reliable and effective means for responding to future medical, humanitarian and relief needs. Wissler is the commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. Onodera is the minister of defense for Japan. The Osprey and crew are with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF.

Photo by Adam Miller

An MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft flies over the open sea between Iwo To and Chichi Jima, Japan, July 29. The Osprey flew to Iwo To and Chichi Jima to demonstrate the far-reaching and quick response capabilities of the aircraft. Given the capabilities of the MV-22B Osprey, which have been consistently demonstrated during humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations and exercises around the Asia-Pacific, it provides a reliable and effective means for response to future medical or humanitarian and relief needs for remote locations throughout Japan. The Osprey and crew are with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

An MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft flies over the open sea between Iwo To and Chichi Jima, Japan, July 29. The Osprey flew to Iwo To and Chichi Jima to demonstrate the far-reaching and quick response capabilities of the aircraft. Given the capabilities of the MV-22B Osprey, which have been consistently demonstrated during humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations and exercises around the Asia-Pacific, it provides a reliable and effective means for response to future medical or humanitarian and relief needs for remote locations throughout Japan. The Osprey and crew are with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Adam Miller

Maj. Gen. Andrew W. O’Donnell, center, talks to a representative of the North Kanto Defense Bureau, left, July 20 during a static display of the MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft at Yakota Air Base. Marines flew two of their Ospreys to the Sapporo Okadama Airport for the 28th Sapporo Airshow. The Osprey made its debut at the airshow to familiarize the Japanese community with the aircraft. O’Donnell is the deputy commander of U.S. Forces Japan, and the Marines are with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Thor J. Larson/ Released)

Maj. Gen. Andrew W. O’Donnell, center, talks to a representative of the North Kanto Defense Bureau, left, July 20 during a static display of the MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft at Yakota Air Base. Marines flew two of their Ospreys to the Sapporo Okadama Airport for the 28th Sapporo Airshow. The Osprey made its debut at the airshow to familiarize the Japanese community with the aircraft. O’Donnell is the deputy commander of U.S. Forces Japan, and the Marines are with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Thor J. Larson/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Thor Larson

From left to right, Toshihisa Takata, Atsushi Sakima, Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy, Vice Gov. Kurayoshi Takara, Hirofumi Takida and Lt. Col. Matthew W. Stover shake hands July 15 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during the squadron’s take off ceremony. The ceremony commemorates the beginning of VMGR-152’s transfer to MCAS Iwakuni. Takata is the ambassador in charge of Okinawan Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. Sakima is the mayor of Ginowan City. Kennedy is the deputy commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force and commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. Takara is the vice governor of Okinawa prefecture. Takida is the Director General of the Okinawa Defense Bureau. Stover is the commanding officer of VMGR-152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/Released)

From left to right, Toshihisa Takata, Atsushi Sakima, Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy, Vice Gov. Kurayoshi Takara, Hirofumi Takida and Lt. Col. Matthew W. Stover shake hands July 15 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during the squadron’s take off ceremony. The ceremony commemorates the beginning of VMGR-152’s transfer to MCAS Iwakuni. Takata is the ambassador in charge of Okinawan Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. Sakima is the mayor of Ginowan City. Kennedy is the deputy commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force and commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. Takara is the vice governor of Okinawa prefecture. Takida is the Director General of the Okinawa Defense Bureau. Stover is the commanding officer of VMGR-152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran

Lt. Col. Matthew W. Stover, center, is handed the guidon for Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 July 15 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during the squadron’s take off ceremony. Stover flew the guidon to the squadron’s new hanger at MCAS Iwakuni to officiate the move. Stover is the commanding officer of VMGR-152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Lt. Col. Matthew W. Stover, center, is handed the guidon for Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 July 15 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during the squadron’s take off ceremony. Stover flew the guidon to the squadron’s new hanger at MCAS Iwakuni to officiate the move. Stover is the commanding officer of VMGR-152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Wes Lucko

A KC-130J Super Hercules takes to the sky July 15 from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152’s take off ceremony. The aircraft is the first to make the official flight to their new hangar on MCAS Iwakuni. VMGR-152 is with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pete Sanders/Released)

A KC-130J Super Hercules takes to the sky July 15 from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152’s take off ceremony. The aircraft is the first to make the official flight to their new hangar on MCAS Iwakuni. VMGR-152 is with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pete Sanders/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Pete Sanders

Kanami Oshiro, left, shakes hands with 1st Sgt. Andre S. Guay July 10 at Camp Kinser. Oshiro thanked Guay for saving her life after she was struck by a car June16. Guay is the company first sergeant of Food Service Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Oshiro is a student at Ginowan High School.

Kanami Oshiro, left, shakes hands with 1st Sgt. Andre S. Guay July 10 at Camp Kinser. Oshiro thanked Guay for saving her life after she was struck by a car June16. Guay is the company first sergeant of Food Service Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Oshiro is a student at Ginowan High School.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Giguere

Kin Town community leaders, Marines with Camp Hansen and the Traffic Safety Association attended a traffic safety campaign July 1 near Gate 1 at Camp Hansen. The campaign was part of Operation Eye Catch, a mission to eradicate drunk driving in Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei/Released)

Kin Town community leaders, Marines with Camp Hansen and the Traffic Safety Association attended a traffic safety campaign July 1 near Gate 1 at Camp Hansen. The campaign was part of Operation Eye Catch, a mission to eradicate drunk driving in Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei

Cpl. Justin B. Trujillo, left, gives his military working dog, Cutter, a drink of water during improvised explosive device detection training July 2 in the Central Training Area. MWDs and their handlers form a special bond through constant training and interaction, making them a unique asset to the mission of III Marine Expeditionary Force. Trujillo is a Los Alamos, New Mexico, native and military working dog handler with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. Cutter is a specialized search dog with the battalion.

Cpl. Justin B. Trujillo, left, gives his military working dog, Cutter, a drink of water during improvised explosive device detection training July 2 in the Central Training Area. MWDs and their handlers form a special bond through constant training and interaction, making them a unique asset to the mission of III Marine Expeditionary Force. Trujillo is a Los Alamos, New Mexico, native and military working dog handler with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. Cutter is a specialized search dog with the battalion.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Drew Tech

Cpl. Dusten R. Bradburn, right, directs his military working dog, Falco, July 2 in the Central Training Area. MWDs and their handlers executed improvised explosive device detection training, in which the dog teams patrolled through areas with odors typically associated with IEDs. The goal of the training was to identify all indicators in the lane. Bradburn is a Springfield, Colorado, native and military working dog handler with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. Falco is a patrol explosive detection dog with the battalion.

Cpl. Dusten R. Bradburn, right, directs his military working dog, Falco, July 2 in the Central Training Area. MWDs and their handlers executed improvised explosive device detection training, in which the dog teams patrolled through areas with odors typically associated with IEDs. The goal of the training was to identify all indicators in the lane. Bradburn is a Springfield, Colorado, native and military working dog handler with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. Falco is a patrol explosive detection dog with the battalion.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Drew Tech

Sgt. Niko Azucenas, right, instructs Lance Cpl. Joshua Headworth, left, on the fundamentals of the M2 .50-caliber Browning machine gun June 5 on Camp Mujuk, South Korea. The U.S. Marines familiarized themselves with the crew served weapon to enhance safety on ranges where they will train Republic of Korea Marines on the weapons employment as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-8. KMEP 14-8 is one iteration in a series of continuous combined training exercises designed to enhance the ROK-U.S. alliance, promote stability on the Korean Peninsula, and strengthen ROK-U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Azucenas and Headworth are military policemen with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drew Tech/Released)

Sgt. Niko Azucenas, right, instructs Lance Cpl. Joshua Headworth, left, on the fundamentals of the M2 .50-caliber Browning machine gun June 5 on Camp Mujuk, South Korea. The U.S. Marines familiarized themselves with the crew served weapon to enhance safety on ranges where they will train Republic of Korea Marines on the weapons employment as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-8. KMEP 14-8 is one iteration in a series of continuous combined training exercises designed to enhance the ROK-U.S. alliance, promote stability on the Korean Peninsula, and strengthen ROK-U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Azucenas and Headworth are military policemen with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drew Tech/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Drew Tech

Staff Sgt. Eric J. Ellenberger, left, discusses the proper use of the AT4 rocket launcher June 5 on Camp Mujuk, South Korea. The period of instruction familiarized U.S. Marines with crew served weapons to enhance safety on ranges where they will be training Republic of Korea Marines as part of the Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-8. KMEP 14-8 is one iteration in a series of continuous combined training exercises designed to enhance the ROK-U.S. alliance, promote stability on the Korean Peninsula, and strengthen ROK-U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Ellenberger is a military policeman with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drew Tech/Released)

Staff Sgt. Eric J. Ellenberger, left, discusses the proper use of the AT4 rocket launcher June 5 on Camp Mujuk, South Korea. The period of instruction familiarized U.S. Marines with crew served weapons to enhance safety on ranges where they will be training Republic of Korea Marines as part of the Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-8. KMEP 14-8 is one iteration in a series of continuous combined training exercises designed to enhance the ROK-U.S. alliance, promote stability on the Korean Peninsula, and strengthen ROK-U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Ellenberger is a military policeman with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drew Tech/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Drew Tech

Cpl. Dennis E. Zeller, right, instructs Lance Cpl. Keith M. Raymond on the fundamentals of the MK19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher June 5 on Camp Mujuk, South Korea. The U.S. Marines familiarized themselves with the crew served weapon to enhance safety on ranges where they will train Republic of Korea Marines on the weapons employment as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-8. KMEP 14-8 is one iteration in a series of continuous combined training exercises designed to enhance the ROK-U.S. alliance, promote stability on the Korean Peninsula, and strengthen ROK-U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Zeller and Raymond are military policemen with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drew Tech/Released)

Cpl. Dennis E. Zeller, right, instructs Lance Cpl. Keith M. Raymond on the fundamentals of the MK19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher June 5 on Camp Mujuk, South Korea. The U.S. Marines familiarized themselves with the crew served weapon to enhance safety on ranges where they will train Republic of Korea Marines on the weapons employment as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-8. KMEP 14-8 is one iteration in a series of continuous combined training exercises designed to enhance the ROK-U.S. alliance, promote stability on the Korean Peninsula, and strengthen ROK-U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Zeller and Raymond are military policemen with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drew Tech/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Drew Tech

Lance Cpl. Jose A. Vivaldi, right, explains the cycle of operations for the MK19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher to Lance Cpl. Ryan Haylett, center, and Cpl. Brandon C. Perrine June 5 on Camp Mujuk, South Korea. The U.S. Marines familiarized themselves with the crew served weapon to enhance safety on ranges where they will train Republic of Korea Marines on the weapons employment as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-8. KMEP 14-8 is one iteration in a series of continuous combined training exercises designed to enhance the ROK-U.S. alliance, promote stability on the Korean Peninsula, and strengthen ROK-U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Vivaldi is a military policeman and range safety officer with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. Haylett and Perrine are military policeman with 4th LE Bn., Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drew Tech/Released)

Lance Cpl. Jose A. Vivaldi, right, explains the cycle of operations for the MK19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher to Lance Cpl. Ryan Haylett, center, and Cpl. Brandon C. Perrine June 5 on Camp Mujuk, South Korea. The U.S. Marines familiarized themselves with the crew served weapon to enhance safety on ranges where they will train Republic of Korea Marines on the weapons employment as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-8. KMEP 14-8 is one iteration in a series of continuous combined training exercises designed to enhance the ROK-U.S. alliance, promote stability on the Korean Peninsula, and strengthen ROK-U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Vivaldi is a military policeman and range safety officer with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. Haylett and Perrine are military policeman with 4th LE Bn., Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drew Tech/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Drew Tech

Staff Sgt. Eric J. Ellenberger, left, teaches the fundamentals of the MK19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher June 5 on Camp Mujuk, South Korea. The U.S. Marines familiarized themselves with the crew served weapon to enhance safety on ranges where they will train Republic of Korea Marines on the weapons employment as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-8. KMEP 14-8 is one iteration in a series of continuous combined training exercises designed to enhance the ROK-U.S. alliance, promote stability on the Korean Peninsula, and strengthen ROK-U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Ellenberger is a military policeman with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drew Tech/Released)

Staff Sgt. Eric J. Ellenberger, left, teaches the fundamentals of the MK19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher June 5 on Camp Mujuk, South Korea. The U.S. Marines familiarized themselves with the crew served weapon to enhance safety on ranges where they will train Republic of Korea Marines on the weapons employment as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-8. KMEP 14-8 is one iteration in a series of continuous combined training exercises designed to enhance the ROK-U.S. alliance, promote stability on the Korean Peninsula, and strengthen ROK-U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. Ellenberger is a military policeman with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drew Tech/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Drew Tech

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