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III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

Okinawa, Japan

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Cpl. Randy G. Thomas sits down with Master Gunnery Sgt. Eric Ingram to discuss his future Marine Corps path on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, October 25, 2016. Ingram is a motor transport monitor for Manpower Management Division Enlisted Assignments, Headquarters United States Marine Corps. As a monitor Ingram is responsible for conducting interviews with Marines to ensure they are stationed in positions where they have a better chance to grow individually and professionally. Thomas is a motor transport operator for Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica Etheridge /Released)

Cpl. Randy G. Thomas sits down with Master Gunnery Sgt. Eric Ingram to discuss his future Marine Corps path on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, October 25, 2016. Ingram is a motor transport monitor for Manpower Management Division Enlisted Assignments, Headquarters United States Marine Corps. As a monitor Ingram is responsible for conducting interviews with Marines to ensure they are stationed in positions where they have a better chance to grow individually and professionally. Thomas is a motor transport operator for Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica Etheridge /Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Etheridge

Master Gunnery Sgt. Eric Ingram sits down with Marines to help assist them in making well informed career decisions on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 25, 2016. Ingram is a motor transport monitor for Manpower Management Division Enlisted Assignments, Headquarters United States Marine Corps. As a monitor, Ingram is responsible for conducting interviews with Marines to ensure they are stationed in positions where they have a better chance to grow individually and professionally. The monitors from MMEA are here conducting an annual visit to Okinawa, where they are able to sit down face-to-face with the Marines to discuss their future options. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica Etheridge / Released)

Master Gunnery Sgt. Eric Ingram sits down with Marines to help assist them in making well informed career decisions on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 25, 2016. Ingram is a motor transport monitor for Manpower Management Division Enlisted Assignments, Headquarters United States Marine Corps. As a monitor, Ingram is responsible for conducting interviews with Marines to ensure they are stationed in positions where they have a better chance to grow individually and professionally. The monitors from MMEA are here conducting an annual visit to Okinawa, where they are able to sit down face-to-face with the Marines to discuss their future options. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica Etheridge / Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Etheridge

The monitors from Manpower Management Division Enlisted Assignments are conducting an annual visit to Okinawa, Japan, during the week of October 25, 2016. By doing this monitors are able to sit down face-to-face with the Marines to discuss their future options. As a monitor they are responsible for conducting interviews with Marines to ensure they are stationed in positions where they have a better chance to grow individually and professionally. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica Etheridge / Released)

The monitors from Manpower Management Division Enlisted Assignments are conducting an annual visit to Okinawa, Japan, during the week of October 25, 2016. By doing this monitors are able to sit down face-to-face with the Marines to discuss their future options. As a monitor they are responsible for conducting interviews with Marines to ensure they are stationed in positions where they have a better chance to grow individually and professionally. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica Etheridge / Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Etheridge

The monitors from Manpower Management Division Enlisted Assignments are conducting an annual visit to Okinawa, Japan, during the week of October 25, 2016. By doing this monitors are able to sit down face-to-face with the Marines and discuss their future options. As a monitor they are responsible for conducting interviews with Marines to ensure they are stationed in positions where they have a better chance to grow individually and professionally. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica Etheridge / Released)

The monitors from Manpower Management Division Enlisted Assignments are conducting an annual visit to Okinawa, Japan, during the week of October 25, 2016. By doing this monitors are able to sit down face-to-face with the Marines and discuss their future options. As a monitor they are responsible for conducting interviews with Marines to ensure they are stationed in positions where they have a better chance to grow individually and professionally. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica Etheridge / Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Etheridge

Lance Cpl. Ryan W. Lincoln sits down with Master Sgt. Douglas M. Dickover to discuss his future Marine Corps path on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, October 25, 2016. The monitors are stationed in Quantico, Virginia, and by flying to Okinawa, they are able to sit down face-to-face with the Marines to enhance the permanent change in station process. “Being able to sit down face to face, I was able to discuss and actually get the duty station I wanted, which was Miramar, California,” said Lincoln a technical controller for 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Dickover is a data/communications maintenance monitor for Manpower Management Division Enlisted Assignments, Headquarters United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica Etheridge / Released)

Lance Cpl. Ryan W. Lincoln sits down with Master Sgt. Douglas M. Dickover to discuss his future Marine Corps path on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, October 25, 2016. The monitors are stationed in Quantico, Virginia, and by flying to Okinawa, they are able to sit down face-to-face with the Marines to enhance the permanent change in station process. “Being able to sit down face to face, I was able to discuss and actually get the duty station I wanted, which was Miramar, California,” said Lincoln a technical controller for 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Dickover is a data/communications maintenance monitor for Manpower Management Division Enlisted Assignments, Headquarters United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica Etheridge / Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Etheridge

Lance Cpl. Phong Nguyen, left, and Lance Cpl. Scott Oneyear take a boat motor apart at General Support Maintenance Company on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, October 7, 2016. GSM repairs all secondary repairable items that cycle through III Marine Expeditionary Force. Nguyen, a native of Lynn, Massachusetts, and Oneyear, a native of Port St. Lucie, Florida, are mechanics with 3rd Maintenance Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Natalie Dillon/Released)

Lance Cpl. Phong Nguyen, left, and Lance Cpl. Scott Oneyear take a boat motor apart at General Support Maintenance Company on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, October 7, 2016. GSM repairs all secondary repairable items that cycle through III Marine Expeditionary Force. Nguyen, a native of Lynn, Massachusetts, and Oneyear, a native of Port St. Lucie, Florida, are mechanics with 3rd Maintenance Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Natalie Dillon/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Natalie Dillon

A Marine with General Support Maintenance Company on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, October 7, 2016. GSM repairs all secondary repairable items that cycle through III Marine Expeditionary Force. Because of the III MEF’s high operational tempo and the different environments they expose gear to, GSM Co is in high demand, according to Staff Sgt. Patrick Hubbard. Hubbard, a native of Albany, New York, is an ordinance chief with 3rd Maintenance Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Natalie Dillon/Released)

A Marine with General Support Maintenance Company on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, October 7, 2016. GSM repairs all secondary repairable items that cycle through III Marine Expeditionary Force. Because of the III MEF’s high operational tempo and the different environments they expose gear to, GSM Co is in high demand, according to Staff Sgt. Patrick Hubbard. Hubbard, a native of Albany, New York, is an ordinance chief with 3rd Maintenance Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Natalie Dillon/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Natalie Dillon

Lance Cpl. Trevor Watson uses a welding tool to heat metal at General Support Maintenance Company on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, October 7, 2016. GSM repairs all secondary repairable items that cycle through III Marine Expeditionary Force. Because of the III MEF’s high operational tempo and the different environments they expose gear to, GSM is in high demand, according to Staff Sgt. Patrick Hubbard. Hubbard, a native of Albany, New York, is an ordinance chief and Watson, a native of Greeley, Colorado, is a welder with 3rd Maintenance Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Natalie Dillon/Released)

Lance Cpl. Trevor Watson uses a welding tool to heat metal at General Support Maintenance Company on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, October 7, 2016. GSM repairs all secondary repairable items that cycle through III Marine Expeditionary Force. Because of the III MEF’s high operational tempo and the different environments they expose gear to, GSM is in high demand, according to Staff Sgt. Patrick Hubbard. Hubbard, a native of Albany, New York, is an ordinance chief and Watson, a native of Greeley, Colorado, is a welder with 3rd Maintenance Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Natalie Dillon/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Natalie Dillon

U.S. Marine Sgt. Shawn Dickens, from St. Augustine, Fla., looks out from an assault amphibious vehicle on Subic Bay, Philippines, during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX), Oct. 7, 2016. PHIBLEX is an annual U.S-Philippine military bilateral exercise that combines amphibious capabilities and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to strengthen interoperability and working relationships. Dickens is a section leader with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nelson Duenas/Released)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Shawn Dickens, from St. Augustine, Fla., looks out from an assault amphibious vehicle on Subic Bay, Philippines, during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX), Oct. 7, 2016. PHIBLEX is an annual U.S-Philippine military bilateral exercise that combines amphibious capabilities and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to strengthen interoperability and working relationships. Dickens is a section leader with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nelson Duenas/Released)

Photo by Nelson Duenas

U.S. and Philippine Marines in an assault amphibious vehicle land on a Subic Bay, Philippines, beach during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX), Oct. 7, 2016. PHIBLEX is an annual U.S-Philippine military bilateral exercise that combines amphibious capabilities and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to strengthen interoperability and working relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nelson Duenas/Released)

U.S. and Philippine Marines in an assault amphibious vehicle land on a Subic Bay, Philippines, beach during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX), Oct. 7, 2016. PHIBLEX is an annual U.S-Philippine military bilateral exercise that combines amphibious capabilities and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to strengthen interoperability and working relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nelson Duenas/Released)

Photo by Nelson Duenas

U.S. Marines in an assault amphibious vehicle cross marshland on Subic Bay, Philippines, during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX), Oct. 7, 2016. PHIBLEX is an annual U.S-Philippine military bilateral exercise that combines amphibious capabilities and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to strengthen interoperability and working relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nelson Duenas/Released)

U.S. Marines in an assault amphibious vehicle cross marshland on Subic Bay, Philippines, during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX), Oct. 7, 2016. PHIBLEX is an annual U.S-Philippine military bilateral exercise that combines amphibious capabilities and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to strengthen interoperability and working relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nelson Duenas/Released)

Photo by Nelson Duenas

Philippine Marine Lt. Col. Erik Bautista, from Manila, Philippines, provides security on Subic Bay, Philippines, during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX), Oct. 7, 2016. PHIBLEX is an annual U.S-Philippine military bilateral exercise that combines amphibious capabilities and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to strengthen interoperability and working relationships. Bautista is the battalion commander for 7th Marine Brigade. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nelson Duenas/Released)

Philippine Marine Lt. Col. Erik Bautista, from Manila, Philippines, provides security on Subic Bay, Philippines, during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX), Oct. 7, 2016. PHIBLEX is an annual U.S-Philippine military bilateral exercise that combines amphibious capabilities and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to strengthen interoperability and working relationships. Bautista is the battalion commander for 7th Marine Brigade. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nelson Duenas/Released)

Photo by Nelson Duenas

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3d Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Republic of Korea Marines work together to overcome an obstacle during a bilateral leadership reaction course at Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea, October 14, 2016. The LRC is a course designed to provide formal leadership instruction while teaching participants to work together as a team. Bilateral training between the U.S. and partner nations strengthens interoperability and advances objectives that ensure regional stability and security.

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3d Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Republic of Korea Marines work together to overcome an obstacle during a bilateral leadership reaction course at Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea, October 14, 2016. The LRC is a course designed to provide formal leadership instruction while teaching participants to work together as a team. Bilateral training between the U.S. and partner nations strengthens interoperability and advances objectives that ensure regional stability and security.

Photo by Cpl. Nathaniel Cray

Republic of Korea Marines test their leadership skills during a bilateral leadership reaction course at Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea, October 14, 2016. The LRC is a course designed to provide formal leadership instruction while teaching participants to work together as a team. Regional training solidifies the readiness of all partner nations to respond to contingencies within the region.

Republic of Korea Marines test their leadership skills during a bilateral leadership reaction course at Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea, October 14, 2016. The LRC is a course designed to provide formal leadership instruction while teaching participants to work together as a team. Regional training solidifies the readiness of all partner nations to respond to contingencies within the region.

Photo by Cpl. Nathaniel Cray

Republic of Korea Marines transport items over an obstacle using a rope during a bilateral leadership reaction course at Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea, October 14, 2016. The LRC is a course designed to provide formal leadership instruction while teaching participants to work together as a team. The U.S. is committed to work further with our partner nations to nurture and deepen defense and bilateral engagements, including developing unique training opportunities between our armed forces.

Republic of Korea Marines transport items over an obstacle using a rope during a bilateral leadership reaction course at Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea, October 14, 2016. The LRC is a course designed to provide formal leadership instruction while teaching participants to work together as a team. The U.S. is committed to work further with our partner nations to nurture and deepen defense and bilateral engagements, including developing unique training opportunities between our armed forces.

Photo by Cpl. Nathaniel Cray

Sgt. Maj. Michael A. Miller, Sergeant Major of Combat Logistics Regiment 3, meets with Republic of Korea Marines during a bilateral leadership reaction course at Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea, October 14, 2016. The LRC is a course designed to provide formal leadership instruction while teaching participants to work together as a team. Strengthening partnerships with regional allies, and enhancing response capabilities help maintain peace and regional security.

Sgt. Maj. Michael A. Miller, Sergeant Major of Combat Logistics Regiment 3, meets with Republic of Korea Marines during a bilateral leadership reaction course at Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea, October 14, 2016. The LRC is a course designed to provide formal leadership instruction while teaching participants to work together as a team. Strengthening partnerships with regional allies, and enhancing response capabilities help maintain peace and regional security.

Photo by Cpl. Nathaniel Cray

Lance Cpl. Yishmael Henderson, a landing support specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3d Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, slides an ammo crate down two metal poles during a bilateral leadership reaction course at Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea, October 14, 2016. The LRC is a course designed to provide formal leadership instruction while teaching participants to work together as a team. The U.S. is committed to broadening and strengthening the robust ties it has with its partners in the Asia-Pacific region through bilateral training and engineering exercises.

Lance Cpl. Yishmael Henderson, a landing support specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3d Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, slides an ammo crate down two metal poles during a bilateral leadership reaction course at Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea, October 14, 2016. The LRC is a course designed to provide formal leadership instruction while teaching participants to work together as a team. The U.S. is committed to broadening and strengthening the robust ties it has with its partners in the Asia-Pacific region through bilateral training and engineering exercises.

Photo by Cpl. Nathaniel Cray

An Okinawan woman dances in traditional Ryukyuan style to welcome the viewing’s attendees at Mt. Ishikawa, Okinawa, Japan, October 15, 2016. The celebratory dance for the Moon Light Festivals was originally created as welcoming entertainment dance for the Chinese government. The dancers wear a kimono made from fabric dyed in the bingata style. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breanna Weisenberger / Released)

An Okinawan woman dances in traditional Ryukyuan style to welcome the viewing’s attendees at Mt. Ishikawa, Okinawa, Japan, October 15, 2016. The celebratory dance for the Moon Light Festivals was originally created as welcoming entertainment dance for the Chinese government. The dancers wear a kimono made from fabric dyed in the bingata style. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breanna Weisenberger / Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Breanna Weisenberger

Party lanterns light the way to a more secluded moon viewing area at the top of the mountain during the Moon Viewing Ceremony at Mt. Ishikawa, Okinawa, Japan, October 15, 2016. The Moon Viewing Ceremony, or Tsukimi, is an Okinawan tradition to celebrate the coming of fall. Although the moon may not always be full on the moon light parties, it is said by the Okinawans that the moon is the brightest and the most beautiful on this night. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breanna Weisenberger / Released)

Party lanterns light the way to a more secluded moon viewing area at the top of the mountain during the Moon Viewing Ceremony at Mt. Ishikawa, Okinawa, Japan, October 15, 2016. The Moon Viewing Ceremony, or Tsukimi, is an Okinawan tradition to celebrate the coming of fall. Although the moon may not always be full on the moon light parties, it is said by the Okinawans that the moon is the brightest and the most beautiful on this night. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breanna Weisenberger / Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Breanna Weisenberger

Col. Brian M. Howlett and his wife, Amanda, watch the South Western Air Band perform during the Moon Viewing Ceremony at Mt. Ishikawa, Okinawa, Japan, October 15, 2016. The Okinawan community gathers to celebrate the coming of fall by bonding with their neighbors. During the ceremony the attendees eat, dance and watch the full moon. Howlett, from Naples, Florida, is the camp commander for Camp Hansen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breanna Weisenberger / Released)

Col. Brian M. Howlett and his wife, Amanda, watch the South Western Air Band perform during the Moon Viewing Ceremony at Mt. Ishikawa, Okinawa, Japan, October 15, 2016. The Okinawan community gathers to celebrate the coming of fall by bonding with their neighbors. During the ceremony the attendees eat, dance and watch the full moon. Howlett, from Naples, Florida, is the camp commander for Camp Hansen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Breanna Weisenberger / Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Breanna Weisenberger

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