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III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

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Cpl. Leighton Anderson, a Los Angeles native, performs standard checks on an MV-22B Osprey before taking flight from Clark Air Base in the Philippines in support of Air Assault Support Exercise 16.2, Aug 1, 2016. Operating the MV-22B Osprey in the Philippines strengthens III MEF’s ability to provide aerial support during humanitarian assistance missions and fulfills other alliance roles as needed. Anderson is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Corps Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King/Released)

Cpl. Leighton Anderson, a Los Angeles native, performs standard checks on an MV-22B Osprey before taking flight from Clark Air Base in the Philippines in support of Air Assault Support Exercise 16.2, Aug 1, 2016. Operating the MV-22B Osprey in the Philippines strengthens III MEF’s ability to provide aerial support during humanitarian assistance missions and fulfills other alliance roles as needed. Anderson is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Corps Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King/Released)

Photo by LCpl. Carl King

U.S. Marine infantrymen, combat engineers and Tongan soldiers sprint toward an obstacle to prepare a demolition charge to clear a path, July 27, 2016, on Motutapu Island, Tonga, as part of a multi-national, bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and relations. The service members combined skills practiced during the exercise into a culminating range such as beach insertion, buddy rushing, demolition and high explosive exploitation. The infantrymen and engineers are with Task Force Koa Moana. The infantrymen are originally assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force. The engineers are originally assigned to 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Hester/ Released)

U.S. Marine infantrymen, combat engineers and Tongan soldiers sprint toward an obstacle to prepare a demolition charge to clear a path, July 27, 2016, on Motutapu Island, Tonga, as part of a multi-national, bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and relations. The service members combined skills practiced during the exercise into a culminating range such as beach insertion, buddy rushing, demolition and high explosive exploitation. The infantrymen and engineers are with Task Force Koa Moana. The infantrymen are originally assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force. The engineers are originally assigned to 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Hester/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. William Hester

Lance Cpl. Jake A. Nolan shouts commands as a fire-team leader during a live-fire range, July 27, 2016, on Motutapu Island, Tonga, as part of a multi-national, bilateral exercise, between U.S. and Tongan forces, designed to increase interoperability and relations. The service members combined and applied skills practiced during the exercise in a culminating range such as demolition, high explosive exploitation, beach insertion and buddy rushing. Nolan, from Concord, North Carolina, is an infantryman with Task Force Koa Moana and is originally assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Hester/ Released)

Lance Cpl. Jake A. Nolan shouts commands as a fire-team leader during a live-fire range, July 27, 2016, on Motutapu Island, Tonga, as part of a multi-national, bilateral exercise, between U.S. and Tongan forces, designed to increase interoperability and relations. The service members combined and applied skills practiced during the exercise in a culminating range such as demolition, high explosive exploitation, beach insertion and buddy rushing. Nolan, from Concord, North Carolina, is an infantryman with Task Force Koa Moana and is originally assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Hester/ Released)

Photo by Sgt. William Hester

U.S. Marines and Tongan soldiers take cover while a demolition charge clears a path through concertina wire, July 28, 2016, during a live-fire range as part of a multi-national, bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and relations. The service members combined and applied skills practiced during the exercise in a culminating range such as high explosive exploitation, buddy rushing, demolition and beach insertion. The Marines are with Task Force Koa Moana and are originally assigned to I and III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Hester/ Released)

U.S. Marines and Tongan soldiers take cover while a demolition charge clears a path through concertina wire, July 28, 2016, during a live-fire range as part of a multi-national, bilateral exercise designed to increase interoperability and relations. The service members combined and applied skills practiced during the exercise in a culminating range such as high explosive exploitation, buddy rushing, demolition and beach insertion. The Marines are with Task Force Koa Moana and are originally assigned to I and III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Hester/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. William Hester

Cpl. Cory P. Sargent leads a patrol down along the beach after inserting via combat rubber raiding craft, July 27, 2016, during a multi-national, bilateral exercise, on Motutapu Island, Tonga, between U.S. and Tongan Force, designed to increase relations and interoperability. The service members combined skills learned during the exercise such as buddy rushes, high explosive exploitation, demolition and beach insertion during the culminating range. Sargent, from Hillsboro, Oregon, is an infantryman with Task Force Koa Moana and is originally assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Hester/ Released)

Cpl. Cory P. Sargent leads a patrol down along the beach after inserting via combat rubber raiding craft, July 27, 2016, during a multi-national, bilateral exercise, on Motutapu Island, Tonga, between U.S. and Tongan Force, designed to increase relations and interoperability. The service members combined skills learned during the exercise such as buddy rushes, high explosive exploitation, demolition and beach insertion during the culminating range. Sargent, from Hillsboro, Oregon, is an infantryman with Task Force Koa Moana and is originally assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Hester/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. William Hester

CLARK AIR BASE, Philippines — U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, work on a MV-22B Osprey at Clark Air Base in the Philippines in preparation for Air Assault Support Exercise 16.2, July 30, 2016. The goal of AASE 16.2 is to maintain the readiness and interoperability of the U.S. and armed forces of the Philippines to ensure an effective and rapid response to any contingency in the region. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King/Released)

CLARK AIR BASE, Philippines — U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, work on a MV-22B Osprey at Clark Air Base in the Philippines in preparation for Air Assault Support Exercise 16.2, July 30, 2016. The goal of AASE 16.2 is to maintain the readiness and interoperability of the U.S. and armed forces of the Philippines to ensure an effective and rapid response to any contingency in the region. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Carl King/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Carl King

OKINAWA, JAPAN - Cpl. Misaeo Miranda, a motor transportation mechanic with III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, conducts an inventory of various tools used by mechanics in his shop, Aug. 3, 2016. When vehicles break down, the Marine Corps relies solely on motor transportation mechanics to fix them. The various exercises that III MEF takes part in puts Marines to the test and prepares them for any crisis that might occur in the Pacific. Miranda is from Naples, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Cray/ Released)

OKINAWA, JAPAN - Cpl. Misaeo Miranda, a motor transportation mechanic with III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, conducts an inventory of various tools used by mechanics in his shop, Aug. 3, 2016. When vehicles break down, the Marine Corps relies solely on motor transportation mechanics to fix them. The various exercises that III MEF takes part in puts Marines to the test and prepares them for any crisis that might occur in the Pacific. Miranda is from Naples, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Cray/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Cray

OKINAWA, JAPAN - Cpl. Imani Golden, an embarkation specialist with III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, arranges flights for Marines Aug. 3, 2016. Embarkation specialists handle all logistics coordination when Marines travel to different countries. The forward nature of III MEF is crucial to readiness in the Pacific. Golden is from Brooklyn, New York. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Cray/ Released)

OKINAWA, JAPAN - Cpl. Imani Golden, an embarkation specialist with III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, arranges flights for Marines Aug. 3, 2016. Embarkation specialists handle all logistics coordination when Marines travel to different countries. The forward nature of III MEF is crucial to readiness in the Pacific. Golden is from Brooklyn, New York. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Cray/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Cray

U.S. Marines with Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, assault a beach during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro)

U.S. Marines with Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, assault a beach during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro

U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets support a beach assault during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro)

U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets support a beach assault during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro

160730-M-GA922-1097 MARINE CORPS BASE, HAWAII (July 30, 2016) - A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules and two CH-53E Super Stallions conduct a refueling exercise during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro)

160730-M-GA922-1097 MARINE CORPS BASE, HAWAII (July 30, 2016) - A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules and two CH-53E Super Stallions conduct a refueling exercise during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Marine Aircraft Group 24, supports a beach assault during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 8, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro)

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Marine Aircraft Group 24, supports a beach assault during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 8, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro

160730-M-GA922-1038 MARINE CORPS BASE, HAWAII (July 30, 2016) - A U.S. Marine with Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, assaults a beach during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro)

160730-M-GA922-1038 MARINE CORPS BASE, HAWAII (July 30, 2016) - A U.S. Marine with Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, assaults a beach during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro

U.S. Marines with Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, assault a beach during Rim of the Pacific 2016. The assault was launched from USS San Diego and commanded by III Marine Expeditionary Force units aboard USS America. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro)

U.S. Marines with Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, assault a beach during Rim of the Pacific 2016. The assault was launched from USS San Diego and commanded by III Marine Expeditionary Force units aboard USS America. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro

U.S. Marines with Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, assault a beach during Rim of the Pacific 2016. The assault was launched from USS San Diego and commanded by III Marine Expeditionary Force units aboard USS America. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro)

U.S. Marines with Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, assault a beach during Rim of the Pacific 2016. The assault was launched from USS San Diego and commanded by III Marine Expeditionary Force units aboard USS America. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro

160730-M-GA922-1025 MARINE CORPS BASE, HAWAII (July 30, 2016) - A U.S. Marine with Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, assaults a beach during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro/Released)

160730-M-GA922-1025 MARINE CORPS BASE, HAWAII (July 30, 2016) - A U.S. Marine with Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, assaults a beach during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro

U.S. Marines with Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, exit an Assault Amphibious Vehicle to assault a beach during Rim of the Pacific 2016. The assault was launched from USS San Diego and commanded by III Marine Expeditionary Force units aboard USS America.Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro)

U.S. Marines with Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, exit an Assault Amphibious Vehicle to assault a beach during Rim of the Pacific 2016. The assault was launched from USS San Diego and commanded by III Marine Expeditionary Force units aboard USS America.Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro

Japanese reconnaissance soldiers and U.S. Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company assault a beach during Rim of the Pacific 2016. The assault was launched from USS San Diego and commanded by III Marine Expeditionary Force units aboard USS America. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro/Released)

Japanese reconnaissance soldiers and U.S. Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company assault a beach during Rim of the Pacific 2016. The assault was launched from USS San Diego and commanded by III Marine Expeditionary Force units aboard USS America. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro

A parade atendee salutes the colors at Guam’s annual Liberation Day Parade July 21, 2016. This year’s parade was the first time since Guam’s liberation in 1944 that 3rd Marine Division’s color guard marched in the parade. Today, presence of Marines and Sailors from 3rd Marine Division demonstrates the unwavering dedication of U.S. forces to partners and allies throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

A parade atendee salutes the colors at Guam’s annual Liberation Day Parade July 21, 2016. This year’s parade was the first time since Guam’s liberation in 1944 that 3rd Marine Division’s color guard marched in the parade. Today, presence of Marines and Sailors from 3rd Marine Division demonstrates the unwavering dedication of U.S. forces to partners and allies throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Cray

A JROTC Cadet receives instruction on close order drill from Sgt. Antonio Garay, a field radio operator and color sergeant with 3rd Marine Division during Guam's annual Liberation Day Parade July 21, 2016. The color guard marched in the parade for the first time since 3rd Marine Division liberated Guam 72 years ago. The legacy between past and present Marines and Sailors of 3rd Marine Division lives on through events such as the annual Liberation Day Parade.

A JROTC Cadet receives instruction on close order drill from Sgt. Antonio Garay, a field radio operator and color sergeant with 3rd Marine Division during Guam's annual Liberation Day Parade July 21, 2016. The color guard marched in the parade for the first time since 3rd Marine Division liberated Guam 72 years ago. The legacy between past and present Marines and Sailors of 3rd Marine Division lives on through events such as the annual Liberation Day Parade.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Cray

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