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III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

Okinawa, Japan

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Lance Cpl. Alex Hernandez (front) and Lance Cpl. Devonte Ellis, both with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, visit a Japanese shrine during a cultural tour at Sendai, Japan, May 24, 2016. The tour occurred during Artillery Relocation Training Program 16-1, a Japan-funded, routine training exercise that allows Marines with 3rd Bn., 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, based out of Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, to conduct live-fire training. Hernandez, an Austin, Tex., native, is a heavy equipment mechanic; Ellis, a New Orleans native, is an embarkation specialist.

Lance Cpl. Alex Hernandez (front) and Lance Cpl. Devonte Ellis, both with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, visit a Japanese shrine during a cultural tour at Sendai, Japan, May 24, 2016. The tour occurred during Artillery Relocation Training Program 16-1, a Japan-funded, routine training exercise that allows Marines with 3rd Bn., 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, based out of Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, to conduct live-fire training. Hernandez, an Austin, Tex., native, is a heavy equipment mechanic; Ellis, a New Orleans native, is an embarkation specialist.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Cray

Navy Ensign Andy Wang explains naval traditions, rules and regulations to Marines and Sailors of Task Force Koa Moana before they board the USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) for a series of bilateral, multinational exercises at Tengan Pier, Okinawa, Japan, May 17, 2016. The series of exercises provide basic military training and the opportunity to exchange engineering and infantry tactics between participating nations to increase interoperability and to preserve peace in the Asia-Pacific region. Wang, from Canton, Mich., is the liaison officer for USNS Sacagawea. His job is to provide a link between the ship’s staff and the service members aboard. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Hester/ Released)

Navy Ensign Andy Wang explains naval traditions, rules and regulations to Marines and Sailors of Task Force Koa Moana before they board the USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) for a series of bilateral, multinational exercises at Tengan Pier, Okinawa, Japan, May 17, 2016. The series of exercises provide basic military training and the opportunity to exchange engineering and infantry tactics between participating nations to increase interoperability and to preserve peace in the Asia-Pacific region. Wang, from Canton, Mich., is the liaison officer for USNS Sacagawea. His job is to provide a link between the ship’s staff and the service members aboard. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Hester/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. William Hester

Master Sgt. Leroy A. Forbes reads off names for accountability for Task Force Koa Moana at Tengan Pier, Okinawa, Japan on May 18, 2016. The task force is responsible for conducting a series of bilateral, multi-national exercises involving a company-sized element of Marines and Sailors from different units within III Marine Expeditionary Force. They will be traveling to countries in the Asia-Pacific region aboard the USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2), a Marine Prepositioning Force ship. The ship is normally a mobile warehouse for Marines’ supplies; however, during this exercise, it will serve to transport personnel to multiple nations, where they will conduct basic military training and cultural exchange to increase relations and interoperability between participating nations. Forbes, from Hartford, Conn., is a combat engineer with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and is the task force’s senior enlisted in charge for the series of exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Hester/ Released)

Master Sgt. Leroy A. Forbes reads off names for accountability for Task Force Koa Moana at Tengan Pier, Okinawa, Japan on May 18, 2016. The task force is responsible for conducting a series of bilateral, multi-national exercises involving a company-sized element of Marines and Sailors from different units within III Marine Expeditionary Force. They will be traveling to countries in the Asia-Pacific region aboard the USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2), a Marine Prepositioning Force ship. The ship is normally a mobile warehouse for Marines’ supplies; however, during this exercise, it will serve to transport personnel to multiple nations, where they will conduct basic military training and cultural exchange to increase relations and interoperability between participating nations. Forbes, from Hartford, Conn., is a combat engineer with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and is the task force’s senior enlisted in charge for the series of exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Hester/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. William Hester

CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan – III Marine Expeditionary Force Commander Lt. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, Ginowan City Mayor Atsushi Sakima, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Masashi Mizukami and many other distinguished visitors applaud during the III MEF Band Spring Concert May 7, 2016 at Tedako Hall, Okinawa, Japan. The III MEF Band is the only expeditionary force band in the Marine Corps, exhibiting diverse musical capabilities and proficiency in a wide variety of settings. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards)

CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan – III Marine Expeditionary Force Commander Lt. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, Ginowan City Mayor Atsushi Sakima, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Masashi Mizukami and many other distinguished visitors applaud during the III MEF Band Spring Concert May 7, 2016 at Tedako Hall, Okinawa, Japan. The III MEF Band is the only expeditionary force band in the Marine Corps, exhibiting diverse musical capabilities and proficiency in a wide variety of settings. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards)

Photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan – The III Marine Expeditionary Force Band performed their Spring Concert for the Okinawan community and distinguished guests May 7, 2016 at Tedako Hall, Okinawa, Japan. III MEF Commander Lt. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, Ginowan City Mayor Atsushi Sakima, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Masashi Mizukami and many other distinguished visitors attended the concert. The III MEF Band is the only expeditionary force band in the Marine Corps, exhibiting diverse musical capabilities and proficiency in a wide variety of settings. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards)

CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan – The III Marine Expeditionary Force Band performed their Spring Concert for the Okinawan community and distinguished guests May 7, 2016 at Tedako Hall, Okinawa, Japan. III MEF Commander Lt. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, Ginowan City Mayor Atsushi Sakima, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Masashi Mizukami and many other distinguished visitors attended the concert. The III MEF Band is the only expeditionary force band in the Marine Corps, exhibiting diverse musical capabilities and proficiency in a wide variety of settings. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards)

Photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan – The III Marine Expeditionary Force Band performed a tribute dedicated to the victims of the 2011 great East Japan earthquake and the victims in the recent earthquake in Kumamoto at their Spring Concert May 7, 2016 at Tedako Hall, Okinawa, Japan. III MEF Commander Lt. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, Ginowan City Mayor Atsushi Sakima, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Masashi Mizukami and many other distinguished visitors attended the concert. The III MEF Band is comprised of 50 Marines, and performs in over 300 events each year, including the Japan Self-Defense Force Marching Festival, the Cherry Blossom Festival and the Okinawa City Street Parade. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards)

CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan – The III Marine Expeditionary Force Band performed a tribute dedicated to the victims of the 2011 great East Japan earthquake and the victims in the recent earthquake in Kumamoto at their Spring Concert May 7, 2016 at Tedako Hall, Okinawa, Japan. III MEF Commander Lt. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, Ginowan City Mayor Atsushi Sakima, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Masashi Mizukami and many other distinguished visitors attended the concert. The III MEF Band is comprised of 50 Marines, and performs in over 300 events each year, including the Japan Self-Defense Force Marching Festival, the Cherry Blossom Festival and the Okinawa City Street Parade. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards)

Photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan – III Marine Expeditionary Force Commander Lt. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson greets Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Masashi Mizukami at the III MEF Band Spring Concert May 7, 2016 at Tedako Hall, Okinawa, Japan. The III MEF Band is the only expeditionary force band in the Marine Corps, and performs in over 300 events each year, including the Japan Self-Defense Force Marching Festival, the Cherry Blossom Festival and the Okinawa City Street Parade. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards)

CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan – III Marine Expeditionary Force Commander Lt. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson greets Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Masashi Mizukami at the III MEF Band Spring Concert May 7, 2016 at Tedako Hall, Okinawa, Japan. The III MEF Band is the only expeditionary force band in the Marine Corps, and performs in over 300 events each year, including the Japan Self-Defense Force Marching Festival, the Cherry Blossom Festival and the Okinawa City Street Parade. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards)

Photo by Cpl. Tiffany Edwards

Lt. Col. Neil J. Owens answers questions from Japanese media during an artillery demonstration for Artillery Relocation and Training Program 16-1, in Senjogahara, Japan, May 16, 2016. ARTP is a Japan-funded, routine training exercise that allows Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, based out of Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, to conduct live-fire training. Owens, the commanding officer of 3rd Bn., 12th Marines, communicates with Japanese officials about ARTP daily during the exercise. Owens is a native of Medford, Mass.

Lt. Col. Neil J. Owens answers questions from Japanese media during an artillery demonstration for Artillery Relocation and Training Program 16-1, in Senjogahara, Japan, May 16, 2016. ARTP is a Japan-funded, routine training exercise that allows Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, based out of Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, to conduct live-fire training. Owens, the commanding officer of 3rd Bn., 12th Marines, communicates with Japanese officials about ARTP daily during the exercise. Owens is a native of Medford, Mass.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Cray

A Japanese citizen snaps a photograph during an artillery demonstration for Artillery Relocation Training Program 16-1, in Senjogahara, Japan, May 16, 2016. ARTP is a Japan-funded, routine training exercise that allows Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, based out of Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, to conduct live-fire training. The artillery demonstration is a community outreach event that allows Japanese citizens and media to see how the Marine Corps trains.

A Japanese citizen snaps a photograph during an artillery demonstration for Artillery Relocation Training Program 16-1, in Senjogahara, Japan, May 16, 2016. ARTP is a Japan-funded, routine training exercise that allows Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, based out of Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, to conduct live-fire training. The artillery demonstration is a community outreach event that allows Japanese citizens and media to see how the Marine Corps trains.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Cray

A Japanese citizen listens to an explanation of small arms training during an artillery demonstration for Artillery Relocation Training Program 16-1 in Senjogahara, Japan, May 16, 2016. ARTP is a Japan-funded, routine training exercise that allows Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, based out of Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, to conduct live-fire training. ARTP has been conducted in mainland Japan since 1997.

A Japanese citizen listens to an explanation of small arms training during an artillery demonstration for Artillery Relocation Training Program 16-1 in Senjogahara, Japan, May 16, 2016. ARTP is a Japan-funded, routine training exercise that allows Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, based out of Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, to conduct live-fire training. ARTP has been conducted in mainland Japan since 1997.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Cray

Sgt. Kenyun Scott discusses the specifications of a M777 Lightweight Towed Howitzer during artillery demonstration and community outreach for Artillery Relocation Training Program 16-1, in Senjogahara, Japan, May 16, 2016. ARTP is a Japan-funded, routine training exercise that allows Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, based out of Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, to conduct live-fire training. Scott, a Mansfield, La., native and section chief with 3rd Bn., 11th Marine Regiment, 1st MarDiv, I MEF, is currently attached to 3rd Bn., 12th Marines.

Sgt. Kenyun Scott discusses the specifications of a M777 Lightweight Towed Howitzer during artillery demonstration and community outreach for Artillery Relocation Training Program 16-1, in Senjogahara, Japan, May 16, 2016. ARTP is a Japan-funded, routine training exercise that allows Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, based out of Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, to conduct live-fire training. Scott, a Mansfield, La., native and section chief with 3rd Bn., 11th Marine Regiment, 1st MarDiv, I MEF, is currently attached to 3rd Bn., 12th Marines.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Cray

Hiroshi Tsubokawa (left), the planning department director for the Tohoku Defense Bureau, answers questions from Japanese media during an artillery demonstration for Artillery Relocation Training Program 16-1, in Senjogahara, Japan, May 16, 2016. ARTP is a Japan-funded, routine training exercise that allows Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, based out of Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, to conduct live-fire training. Tsubokawa meets with Lt. Col. Neil J. Owens, the commanding officer of 3rd Bn., 12th Marines, on a daily basis to discuss various aspects of the exercise.

Hiroshi Tsubokawa (left), the planning department director for the Tohoku Defense Bureau, answers questions from Japanese media during an artillery demonstration for Artillery Relocation Training Program 16-1, in Senjogahara, Japan, May 16, 2016. ARTP is a Japan-funded, routine training exercise that allows Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, based out of Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, to conduct live-fire training. Tsubokawa meets with Lt. Col. Neil J. Owens, the commanding officer of 3rd Bn., 12th Marines, on a daily basis to discuss various aspects of the exercise.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Cray

Japanese citizens learn about small arms training during an artillery demonstration for Artillery Relocation Training Program 16-1, in Senjogahara, Japan, May 16, 2016. ARTP is a Japan-funded, routine training exercise that allows Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, based out of Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, to conduct live-fire training. Japanese locals and media are escorted around the training area during the event to witness the measures the Marine Corps takes to conduct ARTP safely.

Japanese citizens learn about small arms training during an artillery demonstration for Artillery Relocation Training Program 16-1, in Senjogahara, Japan, May 16, 2016. ARTP is a Japan-funded, routine training exercise that allows Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, based out of Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, to conduct live-fire training. Japanese locals and media are escorted around the training area during the event to witness the measures the Marine Corps takes to conduct ARTP safely.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Cray

Explosive ordnance disposal technician Marines and Soldiers stage small fire arms to perform burning operations during Korea EOD Exercise, May 14, 2016, at Camp Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea. Burning operations are used to dispose large amounts of ammunition that can no longer be used. The Soldiers are with 718th EOD Company, 23rd Chemical Battalion, 48th Chemical Brigade. The Marines are with 3rd EOD Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Explosive ordnance disposal technician Marines and Soldiers stage small fire arms to perform burning operations during Korea EOD Exercise, May 14, 2016, at Camp Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea. Burning operations are used to dispose large amounts of ammunition that can no longer be used. The Soldiers are with 718th EOD Company, 23rd Chemical Battalion, 48th Chemical Brigade. The Marines are with 3rd EOD Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra

Explosive ordnance disposal technician Marines and Soldiers stage small fire arms to perform burning operations during Korea EOD Exercise, May 14, 2016, at Camp Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea. Burning operations are used to dispose large amounts of ammunition that can no longer be used. The Soldiers are with 718th EOD Company, 23rd Chemical Battalion, 48th Chemical Brigade. The Marines are with 3rd EOD Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Explosive ordnance disposal technician Marines and Soldiers stage small fire arms to perform burning operations during Korea EOD Exercise, May 14, 2016, at Camp Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea. Burning operations are used to dispose large amounts of ammunition that can no longer be used. The Soldiers are with 718th EOD Company, 23rd Chemical Battalion, 48th Chemical Brigade. The Marines are with 3rd EOD Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra

A Marine Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician prepares to stage .50 Caliber rounds to perform burning operations during Korea EOD Exercise May 14, 2016, at Camp Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea. The Marines ignited repellent charges to train for disposing of ammunition that can no longer be used. The Marines are with 3rd EOD Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

A Marine Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician prepares to stage .50 Caliber rounds to perform burning operations during Korea EOD Exercise May 14, 2016, at Camp Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea. The Marines ignited repellent charges to train for disposing of ammunition that can no longer be used. The Marines are with 3rd EOD Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra

Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician Marine and Soldiers witness a successful ignitions of repellent during Korea EOD Exercise May 14, 2016 at Camp Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea. EOD performed burning operations to dispose of ammunition that can no longer be used. This exercise allows them to increase their proficiency and familiarize themselves with different techniques through integration of a different branch. Soldiers are with 718th EOD Company, 23rd Chemical Battalion, 48th Chemical Brigade. Marines are with 3rd EOD Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician Marine and Soldiers witness a successful ignitions of repellent during Korea EOD Exercise May 14, 2016 at Camp Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea. EOD performed burning operations to dispose of ammunition that can no longer be used. This exercise allows them to increase their proficiency and familiarize themselves with different techniques through integration of a different branch. Soldiers are with 718th EOD Company, 23rd Chemical Battalion, 48th Chemical Brigade. Marines are with 3rd EOD Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra

U.S. Marines train alongside U.S. Soldiers during Korea Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise, May 14, 2016, at Camp Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea. The Marines invited the Army to the exercise to increase EOD partnership and exchange different techniques and tactics. The Soldiers are EOD technicians with 718th EOD Company, 23rd Chemical Battalion, 48th Chemical Brigade. The Marines are EOD technicians with 3rd EOD Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

U.S. Marines train alongside U.S. Soldiers during Korea Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise, May 14, 2016, at Camp Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea. The Marines invited the Army to the exercise to increase EOD partnership and exchange different techniques and tactics. The Soldiers are EOD technicians with 718th EOD Company, 23rd Chemical Battalion, 48th Chemical Brigade. The Marines are EOD technicians with 3rd EOD Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra

CAMP RODRIGUEZ LIVE FIRE COMPLEX, South Korea — Marines clear an area for an ammunition supply point May 8, 2016 during Korea Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise at Camp Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea. The ranges are currently being prepared for EOD live fire training scheduled for the next couple of weeks. Marines are with Support Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

CAMP RODRIGUEZ LIVE FIRE COMPLEX, South Korea — Marines clear an area for an ammunition supply point May 8, 2016 during Korea Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise at Camp Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea. The ranges are currently being prepared for EOD live fire training scheduled for the next couple of weeks. Marines are with Support Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra

CAMP RODRIGUEZ LIVE FIRE COMPLEX, South Korea — Lance Cpl. Sergio Cuevas III ground guides the Army Front End Loader during Korea Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise May 8, 2016. Marines had to flatten and clear the ground from fallen branches in order to set up the ammunition supply point. Cuevas III is from Cranford, New Jersey and an Engineer Equipment Operator with Support Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

CAMP RODRIGUEZ LIVE FIRE COMPLEX, South Korea — Lance Cpl. Sergio Cuevas III ground guides the Army Front End Loader during Korea Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise May 8, 2016. Marines had to flatten and clear the ground from fallen branches in order to set up the ammunition supply point. Cuevas III is from Cranford, New Jersey and an Engineer Equipment Operator with Support Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra

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