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III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

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Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, assists the Government of Japan in supporting those affected by recent earthquakes in Kumamoto, Japan, April 18, 2016. VMM-265 picked up supplies from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Takayubaru and delivered them to Hakusui Sports Park in the Kumamoto Prefecture. The long-standing relationship between Japan and the U.S. allows U.S. military forces in Japan to provide rapid, integrated support to the Japan Self-Defense Forces and civil relief efforts.

Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, assists the Government of Japan in supporting those affected by recent earthquakes in Kumamoto, Japan, April 18, 2016. VMM-265 picked up supplies from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Takayubaru and delivered them to Hakusui Sports Park in the Kumamoto Prefecture. The long-standing relationship between Japan and the U.S. allows U.S. military forces in Japan to provide rapid, integrated support to the Japan Self-Defense Forces and civil relief efforts.

Photo by Cpl. Nathan Wicks

Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, assists the Government of Japan in supporting those affected by recent earthquakes in Kumamoto, Japan, April 18, 2016. VMM-265 picked up supplies from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Takayubaru and delivered them to Hakusui Sports Park in the Kumamoto Prefecture. The long-standing relationship between Japan and the U.S. allows U.S. military forces in Japan to provide rapid, integrated support to the Japan Self-Defense Forces and civil relief efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Nathan Wicks/Released)

Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, assists the Government of Japan in supporting those affected by recent earthquakes in Kumamoto, Japan, April 18, 2016. VMM-265 picked up supplies from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Takayubaru and delivered them to Hakusui Sports Park in the Kumamoto Prefecture. The long-standing relationship between Japan and the U.S. allows U.S. military forces in Japan to provide rapid, integrated support to the Japan Self-Defense Forces and civil relief efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Nathan Wicks/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Nathan Wicks

Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, assists the Government of Japan in supporting those affected by recent earthquakes in Kumamoto, Japan, April 18, 2016. VMM-265 picked up supplies from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Takayubaru and delivered them to Hakusui Sports Park in the Kumamoto Prefecture. The long-standing relationship between Japan and the U.S. allows U.S. military forces in Japan to provide rapid, integrated support to the Japan Self-Defense Forces and civil relief efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Nathan Wicks/Released)

Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, assists the Government of Japan in supporting those affected by recent earthquakes in Kumamoto, Japan, April 18, 2016. VMM-265 picked up supplies from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Takayubaru and delivered them to Hakusui Sports Park in the Kumamoto Prefecture. The long-standing relationship between Japan and the U.S. allows U.S. military forces in Japan to provide rapid, integrated support to the Japan Self-Defense Forces and civil relief efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Nathan Wicks/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Nathan Wicks

MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit arrive at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 17, 2016. The aircraft arrived in preparation to support the Government of Japan’s relief efforts in response to the earthquakes that struck the island of Kyushu earlier this week. The 31st MEU is the only continually forward-deployed MEU and remains the Marine Corps’ force-in-readiness in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha Villarreal/Released)

MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit arrive at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 17, 2016. The aircraft arrived in preparation to support the Government of Japan’s relief efforts in response to the earthquakes that struck the island of Kyushu earlier this week. The 31st MEU is the only continually forward-deployed MEU and remains the Marine Corps’ force-in-readiness in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha Villarreal/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Samantha Villarreal

A Marine waits to guide MV-22 Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, during their takeoff April 17 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. United States Forces, Japan is providing operational airlift support in coordination with the Government of Japan’s efforts to provide relief following the devastating earthquake near Kumamoto. “We express our deepest condolences to all of those affected by the recent earthquakes in Kyushu,” said Lt. Gen. John Dolan, commander of USFJ. “To the people of Japan and the region affected by this tragedy we send our heartfelt sympathies. The men and women of U.S. Forces, Japan stand with you during this difficult time.” The long-standing alliance between Japan and the U.S. allows U.S. military forces in Japan to provide rapid, integrated support to the Japanese Self-Defense Forces and civil relief efforts.

A Marine waits to guide MV-22 Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, during their takeoff April 17 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. United States Forces, Japan is providing operational airlift support in coordination with the Government of Japan’s efforts to provide relief following the devastating earthquake near Kumamoto. “We express our deepest condolences to all of those affected by the recent earthquakes in Kyushu,” said Lt. Gen. John Dolan, commander of USFJ. “To the people of Japan and the region affected by this tragedy we send our heartfelt sympathies. The men and women of U.S. Forces, Japan stand with you during this difficult time.” The long-standing alliance between Japan and the U.S. allows U.S. military forces in Japan to provide rapid, integrated support to the Japanese Self-Defense Forces and civil relief efforts.

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Collins

An MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, begins to takeoff April 17 from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. United States Forces, Japan is providing operational airlift support in coordination with the Government of Japan’s efforts to provide relief following the devastating earthquake near Kumamoto. “We express our deepest condolences to all of those affected by the recent earthquakes in Kyushu,” said Lt. Gen. John Dolan, commander of USFJ. “To the people of Japan and the region affected by this tragedy we send our heartfelt sympathies. The men and women of U.S. Forces, Japan stand with you during this difficult time.” The long-standing alliance between Japan and the U.S. allows U.S. military forces in Japan to provide rapid, integrated support to the Japanese Self-Defense Forces and civil relief efforts.

An MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, begins to takeoff April 17 from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. United States Forces, Japan is providing operational airlift support in coordination with the Government of Japan’s efforts to provide relief following the devastating earthquake near Kumamoto. “We express our deepest condolences to all of those affected by the recent earthquakes in Kyushu,” said Lt. Gen. John Dolan, commander of USFJ. “To the people of Japan and the region affected by this tragedy we send our heartfelt sympathies. The men and women of U.S. Forces, Japan stand with you during this difficult time.” The long-standing alliance between Japan and the U.S. allows U.S. military forces in Japan to provide rapid, integrated support to the Japanese Self-Defense Forces and civil relief efforts.

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Collins

Sgt. Shelly Janecke poses with her daughter Payton in 2013, prior to her promotion to sergeant. Janecke balances being a Marine, student and mother. Janecke is the ammunition noncommissioned officer-in-charge of the Materials and Readiness Branch, G-4, supply and logistics, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Sgt. Shelly Janecke poses with her daughter Payton in 2013, prior to her promotion to sergeant. Janecke balances being a Marine, student and mother. Janecke is the ammunition noncommissioned officer-in-charge of the Materials and Readiness Branch, G-4, supply and logistics, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marines with the 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, arrive in Darwin, Australia to begin preparation for exercise Marine Rotational Force-Darwin (MRF-D) on April 13, 2016. MRF-D was a six-month deployment of Marines into Darwin, Australia, where they conducted exercises and trained with the Australian Defence Forces, strengthening the U.S.-Australia alliance. (U. S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Osvaldo L. Ortega III)

U.S. Marines with the 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, arrive in Darwin, Australia to begin preparation for exercise Marine Rotational Force-Darwin (MRF-D) on April 13, 2016. MRF-D was a six-month deployment of Marines into Darwin, Australia, where they conducted exercises and trained with the Australian Defence Forces, strengthening the U.S.-Australia alliance. (U. S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Osvaldo L. Ortega III)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Osvaldo Ortega

Staff Sgt. Jarret Garibaldi, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with EOD Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, gives information on the upcoming Korea Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise 16.

Staff Sgt. Jarret Garibaldi, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with EOD Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, gives information on the upcoming Korea Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise 16.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Cray

Philippine Marine Cpl. Mark De-Guzman takes part in a patrol with the U.S. Marine Corps during Balikatan 16, Panay, Philippines, April 11, 2016. De-Guzman is with the Marine Battalion Landing Team 4. Throughout Balikatan, U.S. and Philippine Marines exchanged tactics, techniques and procedures to hone their combined readiness. This year marks the 32nd iteration of Balikatan where U.S. service members continue to work “shoulder-to-shoulder” with members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines to increase combined readiness to crises and conflict across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica N. Etheirdge/Released)

Philippine Marine Cpl. Mark De-Guzman takes part in a patrol with the U.S. Marine Corps during Balikatan 16, Panay, Philippines, April 11, 2016. De-Guzman is with the Marine Battalion Landing Team 4. Throughout Balikatan, U.S. and Philippine Marines exchanged tactics, techniques and procedures to hone their combined readiness. This year marks the 32nd iteration of Balikatan where U.S. service members continue to work “shoulder-to-shoulder” with members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines to increase combined readiness to crises and conflict across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica N. Etheirdge/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Etheridge

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, lands on the joint high speed vessel, the U.S.N.S. Millinocket during Balikatan 16, off the coast of Panay, Philippines, April 12, 2016. After landing on deck, infantry units with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment de-boarded the helicopter marking the completion phase of an aerial assault of Antique Airfield. Marines and Navy work together to increase our amphibious capabilities to be able to work effectively to provide relief and assistance in the event of natural disasters and other crises that threaten public safety and health across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica N. Etheridge/released)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, lands on the joint high speed vessel, the U.S.N.S. Millinocket during Balikatan 16, off the coast of Panay, Philippines, April 12, 2016. After landing on deck, infantry units with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment de-boarded the helicopter marking the completion phase of an aerial assault of Antique Airfield. Marines and Navy work together to increase our amphibious capabilities to be able to work effectively to provide relief and assistance in the event of natural disasters and other crises that threaten public safety and health across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica N. Etheridge/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Etheridge

U.S. Marine Cpl. Kevin V. Phan and the Philippine Marines teach each other patrol techniques during Balikatan 16, Panay, Philippines, April 11, 2016. Phan, from Garden Grove, California, is assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently attached to 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Balikatan provides opportunities for U.S. and Philippine forces to learn from each other and train for potential real world crises, better preparing them to support the local population throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica N. Etheridge/Released)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Kevin V. Phan and the Philippine Marines teach each other patrol techniques during Balikatan 16, Panay, Philippines, April 11, 2016. Phan, from Garden Grove, California, is assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently attached to 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Balikatan provides opportunities for U.S. and Philippine forces to learn from each other and train for potential real world crises, better preparing them to support the local population throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica N. Etheridge/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Etheridge

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Dillon Ellzey, squad leader with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the Unit Deployment Program conducts a ground assault maneuver training during Balikatan 16 at Crow Valley, Philippines, April 9, 2016. U.S. and Philippine Marines trained “shoulder-to-shoulder” after an aerial insert in ground assault maneuvers to build their combined capabilities. Balikatan is an annual Philippines-U.S. military bilateral training exercise that strengthens the Philippine-U.S. alliance and focuses on a variety of missions in response to conflict and crises throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cameron Darrough/Released)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Dillon Ellzey, squad leader with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the Unit Deployment Program conducts a ground assault maneuver training during Balikatan 16 at Crow Valley, Philippines, April 9, 2016. U.S. and Philippine Marines trained “shoulder-to-shoulder” after an aerial insert in ground assault maneuvers to build their combined capabilities. Balikatan is an annual Philippines-U.S. military bilateral training exercise that strengthens the Philippine-U.S. alliance and focuses on a variety of missions in response to conflict and crises throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cameron Darrough/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Etheridge

U.S. and Philippine Marines conducts a ground assault maneuver during Balikatan 16, at Crow Valley, Philippines, April 9, 2016. U.S. and Philippine Marines trained “shoulder-to-shoulder” after an aerial insert in ground assault maneuvers to build their combined capabilities. Balikatan is an annual Philippines-U.S. military bilateral training exercise that strengthens the Philippine-U.S. alliance and focuses on a variety of missions in response to conflict and crises throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cameron Darrough/Released)

U.S. and Philippine Marines conducts a ground assault maneuver during Balikatan 16, at Crow Valley, Philippines, April 9, 2016. U.S. and Philippine Marines trained “shoulder-to-shoulder” after an aerial insert in ground assault maneuvers to build their combined capabilities. Balikatan is an annual Philippines-U.S. military bilateral training exercise that strengthens the Philippine-U.S. alliance and focuses on a variety of missions in response to conflict and crises throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cameron Darrough/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Etheridge

U.S. and Philippine Marines fly in a MV-22B Osprey to their drop off zone during Balikatan 16, at Crow Valley, Philippines, April 9, 2016. U.S. and Philippine Marines trained “shoulder-to-shoulder” after an aerial insert in ground assault maneuvers to build their combined capabilities. Balikatan is an annual Philippines-U.S. military bilateral training exercise that strengthens the Philippine-U.S. alliance and focuses on a variety of missions in response to conflict and crises throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cameron Darrough/Released)

U.S. and Philippine Marines fly in a MV-22B Osprey to their drop off zone during Balikatan 16, at Crow Valley, Philippines, April 9, 2016. U.S. and Philippine Marines trained “shoulder-to-shoulder” after an aerial insert in ground assault maneuvers to build their combined capabilities. Balikatan is an annual Philippines-U.S. military bilateral training exercise that strengthens the Philippine-U.S. alliance and focuses on a variety of missions in response to conflict and crises throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cameron Darrough/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Etheridge

Patrol Explosive Detection Dog Uno plays with a toy as a reward for finding explosives at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 7, 2016. A Patrol Explosive Detection Dog is one of four types of Military Working Dog employed at 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nelson Duenas/ Released)

Patrol Explosive Detection Dog Uno plays with a toy as a reward for finding explosives at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 7, 2016. A Patrol Explosive Detection Dog is one of four types of Military Working Dog employed at 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nelson Duenas/ Released)

Photo by Nelson Duenas

U.S. sailor Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Jose G. Esguerra poses for a photo with Philippine families from Maruglo Elementary School, at Crow Valley, Philippines, April 7, 2016. Esguerra is a dental technician with 3rd Dental Battalion, 11th Dental Regiment, currently attached to 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Esguerra has been in the Navy for 17 years and for the first time, returned home to give back to his country. (U.S. Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica N. Etheridge/Released)

U.S. sailor Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Jose G. Esguerra poses for a photo with Philippine families from Maruglo Elementary School, at Crow Valley, Philippines, April 7, 2016. Esguerra is a dental technician with 3rd Dental Battalion, 11th Dental Regiment, currently attached to 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Esguerra has been in the Navy for 17 years and for the first time, returned home to give back to his country. (U.S. Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica N. Etheridge/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Etheridge

Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snow, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Naval Service Warfare Center, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Technology Division, Marine Corps Detachment, talks about the capabilities of the Remote Fuse Disassembly System. Snow taught a five-day series of classes on the system.

Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snow, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Naval Service Warfare Center, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Technology Division, Marine Corps Detachment, talks about the capabilities of the Remote Fuse Disassembly System. Snow taught a five-day series of classes on the system.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Cray

CAMP RODRIGUEZ, South Korea — Republic of Korea Marines and U.S. Marines execute a live fire and maneuver exercise on Camp Rodriguez, South Korea, as a part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 16-R April 7, 2016. KMEP is a bilateral exercise that gives ROK Marines and U.S. Marines the opportunity to train side-by-side and help improve the relationship between the two nations. The ROK Marines are with 1st ROK Marine Division. The U.S. Marines are with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan C. Mains/ Released)

CAMP RODRIGUEZ, South Korea — Republic of Korea Marines and U.S. Marines execute a live fire and maneuver exercise on Camp Rodriguez, South Korea, as a part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 16-R April 7, 2016. KMEP is a bilateral exercise that gives ROK Marines and U.S. Marines the opportunity to train side-by-side and help improve the relationship between the two nations. The ROK Marines are with 1st ROK Marine Division. The U.S. Marines are with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan C. Mains/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Mains

CAMP RODRIGUEZ, South Korea — U.S. Marine Cpl. Edilberto Olguin shouts out a command while executing a live fire and maneuver exercise on Camp Rodriguez, South Korea, as a part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 16-R April 7, 2016. KMEP is a bilateral exercise that gives ROK Marines and U.S. Marines the opportunity to train side-by-side and help improve the relationship between the two nations. The ROK Marines are with 1st ROK Marine Division. Olguin from Labelle, Florida, is a combat engineer with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan C. Mains/ Released)

CAMP RODRIGUEZ, South Korea — U.S. Marine Cpl. Edilberto Olguin shouts out a command while executing a live fire and maneuver exercise on Camp Rodriguez, South Korea, as a part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 16-R April 7, 2016. KMEP is a bilateral exercise that gives ROK Marines and U.S. Marines the opportunity to train side-by-side and help improve the relationship between the two nations. The ROK Marines are with 1st ROK Marine Division. Olguin from Labelle, Florida, is a combat engineer with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan C. Mains/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Mains

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