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III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

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Eielson Air Force Base– A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off for a sortie from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 1, 2017 during NORTHERN EDGE 2017 (NE17). NE17 is Alaska’s premier joint training exercise designed to practice operations, techniques and procedures as well as enhance interoperability among the services. Thousands of participants from all the services, Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from active duty, Reserve and National Guard units are involved. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Ashley Nicole Taylor)

Eielson Air Force Base– A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off for a sortie from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 1, 2017 during NORTHERN EDGE 2017 (NE17). NE17 is Alaska’s premier joint training exercise designed to practice operations, techniques and procedures as well as enhance interoperability among the services. Thousands of participants from all the services, Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from active duty, Reserve and National Guard units are involved. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Ashley Nicole Taylor)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Taylor

Maj. Christopher A. Denver was honored as the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Aviator of the Year Award recipient last month at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The Alfred A. Cunningham Award (Marine Aviator of the Year) first recognizes the top aviator in each MAW, and then identifies an overall winner from those finalists. The Marine Corps Aviation Association announced Capt. Hugh E. Anderson, assigned to Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd MAW, as the winner of the Marine Corps wide Aviator of the Year. Denver, from San Antonio, Texas, is the executive officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, MAG 36, 1st MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bernadette Wildes)

Maj. Christopher A. Denver was honored as the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Aviator of the Year Award recipient last month at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The Alfred A. Cunningham Award (Marine Aviator of the Year) first recognizes the top aviator in each MAW, and then identifies an overall winner from those finalists. The Marine Corps Aviation Association announced Capt. Hugh E. Anderson, assigned to Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd MAW, as the winner of the Marine Corps wide Aviator of the Year. Denver, from San Antonio, Texas, is the executive officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, MAG 36, 1st MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bernadette Wildes)

Photo by Cpl. Steven Tran

U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force, Alert Contingency Marine Air Ground Task Force (ACM) chain down equipment during an ACM drill at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, May 5, 2017. The ACM must be prepared to respond within 24 hours to crises throughout the Asian pacific region to mitigate crises, protect U.S. citizens, and territories, or counter threats to U.S. national interests as needed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Juan C. Bustos)

U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force, Alert Contingency Marine Air Ground Task Force (ACM) chain down equipment during an ACM drill at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, May 5, 2017. The ACM must be prepared to respond within 24 hours to crises throughout the Asian pacific region to mitigate crises, protect U.S. citizens, and territories, or counter threats to U.S. national interests as needed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Juan C. Bustos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Bustos

Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force, Alert Contingency Marine Air Ground Task Force (ACM) board an MV-22 osprey during a ACM drill, on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, May 5, 2017. The ACM must be prepared to respond within 24 hours to crises throughout the Asian pacific region to mitigate crises, protect U.S. citizens, and territories, or counter threats to U.S. national interests as needed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Cpl. Allison M. Lotz)

Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force, Alert Contingency Marine Air Ground Task Force (ACM) board an MV-22 osprey during a ACM drill, on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, May 5, 2017. The ACM must be prepared to respond within 24 hours to crises throughout the Asian pacific region to mitigate crises, protect U.S. citizens, and territories, or counter threats to U.S. national interests as needed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Cpl. Allison M. Lotz)

Photo by Cpl. Allison Lotz

A U.S. Marine with III Marine Expeditionary Force, Alert Contingency Marine Air Ground Task Force (ACM) prepares to palletize equipment during an ACM drill at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, May 5, 2017. The ACM must be prepared to respond within 24 hours to crises throughout the Asian pacific region to mitigate crises, protect U.S. citizens, and territories, or counter threats to U.S. national interests as needed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Juan C. Bustos)

A U.S. Marine with III Marine Expeditionary Force, Alert Contingency Marine Air Ground Task Force (ACM) prepares to palletize equipment during an ACM drill at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, May 5, 2017. The ACM must be prepared to respond within 24 hours to crises throughout the Asian pacific region to mitigate crises, protect U.S. citizens, and territories, or counter threats to U.S. national interests as needed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Juan C. Bustos)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Bustos

U.S. Marines and Sailors with India Company, 3rd battalion, 8th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, prepare to embark on the French ship BPC Mistral from Sasebo, Japan, May 4, 2017. Marines and Sailors join the amphibious forces of Japan, France and the United Kingdom, to execute Jeanne D’Arc an annual French led exercise aimed at strengthening strategic partnerships and exercising freedom of navigation operations across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

U.S. Marines and Sailors with India Company, 3rd battalion, 8th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, prepare to embark on the French ship BPC Mistral from Sasebo, Japan, May 4, 2017. Marines and Sailors join the amphibious forces of Japan, France and the United Kingdom, to execute Jeanne D’Arc an annual French led exercise aimed at strengthening strategic partnerships and exercising freedom of navigation operations across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb Maher

United States Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Mario P. Fields, sergeant Major of III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, serves lunch to III MEF Marines during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 17, at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 21, 2017. The command and control exercise prepared III MEF commanders and staff to integrate with international allies and partner nations in a combined joint task force, charged with accomplishing a wide range of military operations. Fields is a native of Jacksonville, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Lance Cpl. Austyn Krecicki)

United States Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Mario P. Fields, sergeant Major of III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, serves lunch to III MEF Marines during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 17, at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 21, 2017. The command and control exercise prepared III MEF commanders and staff to integrate with international allies and partner nations in a combined joint task force, charged with accomplishing a wide range of military operations. Fields is a native of Jacksonville, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Lance Cpl. Austyn Krecicki)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse Stence

United States Marine Corps satellite communication operators with Company A, 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group set up camp at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 21, 2017, during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 17. The command and control exercise prepares III MEF commanders and staff to integrate with international allies and partner nations in a combined joint task force, charged with accomplishing a wide range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Lance Cpl. Austyn Krecicki/Released)

United States Marine Corps satellite communication operators with Company A, 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group set up camp at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 21, 2017, during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 17. The command and control exercise prepares III MEF commanders and staff to integrate with international allies and partner nations in a combined joint task force, charged with accomplishing a wide range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Lance Cpl. Austyn Krecicki/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse Stence

Filipino children wave U.S. and Philippine flags during a groundbreaking ceremony for Balikatan 2017 in Ormoc City, Leyte, April 25, 2017. Leaders from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. military, and Ormoc City gathered to commemorate the beginning of engineering projects for new classrooms at Margen Elementary School in Ormoc City. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine military bilateral exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief and counterterrorism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)

Filipino children wave U.S. and Philippine flags during a groundbreaking ceremony for Balikatan 2017 in Ormoc City, Leyte, April 25, 2017. Leaders from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. military, and Ormoc City gathered to commemorate the beginning of engineering projects for new classrooms at Margen Elementary School in Ormoc City. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine military bilateral exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief and counterterrorism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft

U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Martin Meehan and the Honorable Christopher Sheen P. Gonzales, the municipal mayor of Guiuan, speak before a groundbreaking ceremony during Balikatan 2017 at Guiuan, Eastern Samar, April 26, 2017. The Armed Forces of the Philippines along with U.S. military engineers worked together to build a new classroom at Surok Elementary School in Guiuan. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine military bilateral exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief and counterterrorism. The increased interoperability between the U.S. military and Armed Forces of the Philippines will enhance readiness of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Markus Castaneda)

U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Martin Meehan and the Honorable Christopher Sheen P. Gonzales, the municipal mayor of Guiuan, speak before a groundbreaking ceremony during Balikatan 2017 at Guiuan, Eastern Samar, April 26, 2017. The Armed Forces of the Philippines along with U.S. military engineers worked together to build a new classroom at Surok Elementary School in Guiuan. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine military bilateral exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief and counterterrorism. The increased interoperability between the U.S. military and Armed Forces of the Philippines will enhance readiness of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Markus Castaneda)

Photo by 2nd Class Markus Castaneda

Marines set up a vehicle control point at Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 18, 2017. 3d Law Enforcement battalion conducted a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to test each company’s ability to execute tasks ranging from policing operations to police patrolling, route regulations, key leader engagements in towns and local population centers, security of key infrastructure, identity operations and law enforcement operations in an expeditionary environment to ensure they are prepared to support the operational requirements of III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Marines are with Bravo Company, 3d LE Bn, III MEF Headquarters Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Pinkney)

Marines set up a vehicle control point at Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 18, 2017. 3d Law Enforcement battalion conducted a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to test each company’s ability to execute tasks ranging from policing operations to police patrolling, route regulations, key leader engagements in towns and local population centers, security of key infrastructure, identity operations and law enforcement operations in an expeditionary environment to ensure they are prepared to support the operational requirements of III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Marines are with Bravo Company, 3d LE Bn, III MEF Headquarters Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Pinkney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Pinkney

Marines conduct a dismounted patrol at Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 19, 2017. 3d Law Enforcement battalion conducted a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to test each company’s ability to execute tasks ranging from policing operations to police patrolling, route regulations, key leader engagements in towns and local population centers, security of key infrastructure, identity operations and law enforcement operations in an expeditionary environment to ensure they are prepared to support the operational requirements of III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Marines are with Charlie Company, 3d LE Bn, III MEF Headquarters Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Pinkney)

Marines conduct a dismounted patrol at Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 19, 2017. 3d Law Enforcement battalion conducted a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to test each company’s ability to execute tasks ranging from policing operations to police patrolling, route regulations, key leader engagements in towns and local population centers, security of key infrastructure, identity operations and law enforcement operations in an expeditionary environment to ensure they are prepared to support the operational requirements of III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Marines are with Charlie Company, 3d LE Bn, III MEF Headquarters Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Pinkney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Pinkney

Marines defend against role players at Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 19, 2017. 3d Law Enforcement battalion conducted a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to test each company’s ability to execute tasks ranging from policing operations to police patrolling, route regulations, key leader engagements in towns and local population centers, security of key infrastructure, identity operations and law enforcement operations in an expeditionary environment to ensure they are prepared to support the operational requirements of III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Marines are with Charlie Company, 3d LE Bn, III MEF Headquarters Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Pinkney)

Marines defend against role players at Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 19, 2017. 3d Law Enforcement battalion conducted a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to test each company’s ability to execute tasks ranging from policing operations to police patrolling, route regulations, key leader engagements in towns and local population centers, security of key infrastructure, identity operations and law enforcement operations in an expeditionary environment to ensure they are prepared to support the operational requirements of III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Marines are with Charlie Company, 3d LE Bn, III MEF Headquarters Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Pinkney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Pinkney

Marines repel role players during non-lethal weapons training at Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 18, 2017. 3d Law Enforcement battalion conducted a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to test each company’s ability to execute tasks ranging from policing operations to police patrolling, route regulations, key leader engagements in towns and local population centers, security of key infrastructure, identity operations and law enforcement operations in an expeditionary environment to ensure they are prepared to support the operational requirements of III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Marines are with Charlie Company, 3d LE Bn, III MEF Headquarters Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Pinkney)

Marines repel role players during non-lethal weapons training at Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 18, 2017. 3d Law Enforcement battalion conducted a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to test each company’s ability to execute tasks ranging from policing operations to police patrolling, route regulations, key leader engagements in towns and local population centers, security of key infrastructure, identity operations and law enforcement operations in an expeditionary environment to ensure they are prepared to support the operational requirements of III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Marines are with Charlie Company, 3d LE Bn, III MEF Headquarters Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Pinkney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Pinkney

Marines load gear for a mounted patrol at Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 18, 2017. 3d Law Enforcement battalion conducted a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to test each company’s ability to execute tasks ranging from policing operations to police patrolling, route regulations, key leader engagements in towns and local population centers, security of key infrastructure, identity operations and law enforcement operations in an expeditionary environment to ensure they are prepared to support the operational requirements of III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Marines are with Charlie Company, 3d LE Bn, III MEF Headquarters Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Pinkney)

Marines load gear for a mounted patrol at Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 18, 2017. 3d Law Enforcement battalion conducted a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to test each company’s ability to execute tasks ranging from policing operations to police patrolling, route regulations, key leader engagements in towns and local population centers, security of key infrastructure, identity operations and law enforcement operations in an expeditionary environment to ensure they are prepared to support the operational requirements of III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Marines are with Charlie Company, 3d LE Bn, III MEF Headquarters Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Pinkney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Pinkney

Marines conduct a mounted patrol at Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 18, 2017. 3d Law Enforcement Battalion conducted a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to test each company’s ability to execute tasks ranging from policing operations to police patrolling, route regulations, key leader engagements in towns and local population centers, security of key infrastructure, identity operations and law enforcement operations in an expeditionary environment to ensure they are prepared to support the operational requirements of III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Marines are with Charlie Company, 3d LE Bn, III MEF Force Headquarters Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Pinkney)

Marines conduct a mounted patrol at Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 18, 2017. 3d Law Enforcement Battalion conducted a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to test each company’s ability to execute tasks ranging from policing operations to police patrolling, route regulations, key leader engagements in towns and local population centers, security of key infrastructure, identity operations and law enforcement operations in an expeditionary environment to ensure they are prepared to support the operational requirements of III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Marines are with Charlie Company, 3d LE Bn, III MEF Force Headquarters Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Pinkney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Pinkney

Capt. Troy D. Goss provides feedback to 2nd Lt. Jennifer N. Galvan during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation at Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, April 18, 2017. 3d Law Enforcement Battalion conducted the evaluation to test each company’s ability to execute tasks ranging from policing operations to police patrolling, route regulations, key leader engagements in towns and local population centers, and security of key infrastructure in an expeditionary environment, to ensure they are prepared to support the operational requirements of III Marine Expeditionary Force. Goss, a native of Jacksonville, N.C., is the commanding officer of Bravo Company, 3d LE Bn., III MEF Headquarters Group. Galvan, a native of Oak Lawn, Ill., is a platoon commander for Bravo Company, 3d LE Bn., III MEF Headquarters Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Pinkney)

Capt. Troy D. Goss provides feedback to 2nd Lt. Jennifer N. Galvan during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation at Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, April 18, 2017. 3d Law Enforcement Battalion conducted the evaluation to test each company’s ability to execute tasks ranging from policing operations to police patrolling, route regulations, key leader engagements in towns and local population centers, and security of key infrastructure in an expeditionary environment, to ensure they are prepared to support the operational requirements of III Marine Expeditionary Force. Goss, a native of Jacksonville, N.C., is the commanding officer of Bravo Company, 3d LE Bn., III MEF Headquarters Group. Galvan, a native of Oak Lawn, Ill., is a platoon commander for Bravo Company, 3d LE Bn., III MEF Headquarters Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Pinkney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Pinkney

2nd Lt. Jennifer N. Galvan gives a mission brief during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation at Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 18, 2017. 3d Law Enforcement Battalion conducted the evaluation to test each company’s ability to execute tasks ranging from policing operations to police patrolling, route regulations, key leader engagements in towns and local population centers, and security of key infrastructure in an expeditionary environment, to ensure they are prepared to support the operational requirements of III Marine Expeditionary Force. Galvan, a native of Oak Lawn, Ill., is a platoon commander for Bravo Company, 3d LE Bn., III MEF Headquarters Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Pinkney)

2nd Lt. Jennifer N. Galvan gives a mission brief during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation at Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 18, 2017. 3d Law Enforcement Battalion conducted the evaluation to test each company’s ability to execute tasks ranging from policing operations to police patrolling, route regulations, key leader engagements in towns and local population centers, and security of key infrastructure in an expeditionary environment, to ensure they are prepared to support the operational requirements of III Marine Expeditionary Force. Galvan, a native of Oak Lawn, Ill., is a platoon commander for Bravo Company, 3d LE Bn., III MEF Headquarters Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Pinkney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Pinkney

Marines train for riot prevention at Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, April 18, 2017. The battalion conducted a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to test each company’s ability to execute tasks ranging from policing operations to police patrolling, route regulations, key leader engagements in towns and local population centers, security of key infrastructure, identity operations and law enforcement operations in an expeditionary environment, to ensure it is prepared to support the operational requirements of III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Marines are with Charlie Company, 3d LE Bn., III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Pinkney)

Marines train for riot prevention at Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, April 18, 2017. The battalion conducted a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to test each company’s ability to execute tasks ranging from policing operations to police patrolling, route regulations, key leader engagements in towns and local population centers, security of key infrastructure, identity operations and law enforcement operations in an expeditionary environment, to ensure it is prepared to support the operational requirements of III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Marines are with Charlie Company, 3d LE Bn., III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Pinkney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Pinkney

Marines train for chemical attacks at Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, April 18, 2017. The battalion conducted a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to test each company’s ability to execute tasks ranging from policing operations to police patrolling, route regulations, key leader engagements in towns and local population centers, security of key infrastructure, identity operations and law enforcement operations in an expeditionary environment, to ensure they are prepared to support the operational requirements of III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Marines are with Charlie Company, 3d LE Bn., III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Pinkney)

Marines train for chemical attacks at Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, April 18, 2017. The battalion conducted a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to test each company’s ability to execute tasks ranging from policing operations to police patrolling, route regulations, key leader engagements in towns and local population centers, security of key infrastructure, identity operations and law enforcement operations in an expeditionary environment, to ensure they are prepared to support the operational requirements of III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Marines are with Charlie Company, 3d LE Bn., III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Pinkney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Pinkney

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