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III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

Okinawa, Japan

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Communications Platoon, Headquarters Company, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, provides satellite communication to 4th Marines during Exercise Ssang Yong, March 16, 2016, aboard Camp Mujuk, South Korea. Communications Platoon received the Lt. Col. Kevin M. Shea Memorial Unit of the Year Award, which recognizes the communications or information technology unit that made the most significant contributions to the Marine Corps command, control, communications and computer field. 4th Marines is currently supporting III Marine Expeditionary Force during Ssang Yong 2016.

Communications Platoon, Headquarters Company, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, provides satellite communication to 4th Marines during Exercise Ssang Yong, March 16, 2016, aboard Camp Mujuk, South Korea. Communications Platoon received the Lt. Col. Kevin M. Shea Memorial Unit of the Year Award, which recognizes the communications or information technology unit that made the most significant contributions to the Marine Corps command, control, communications and computer field. 4th Marines is currently supporting III Marine Expeditionary Force during Ssang Yong 2016.

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Jean-Paul

Marines from 4th Marine Regiment’s Communication Platoon pose with their unit flag, March 16, 2016, aboard Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea. Communications Platoon, Headquarters Company, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division received the Lt. Col. Kevin M. Shea Memorial Unit of the Year Award. The award recognizes the communications or information technology unit that made the most significant contributions to the Marine Corps command, control, communications and computer field. 4th Marine Regiment is currently supporting III Marine Expeditionary Force during Exercise Ssang Yong 2016.

Marines from 4th Marine Regiment’s Communication Platoon pose with their unit flag, March 16, 2016, aboard Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea. Communications Platoon, Headquarters Company, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division received the Lt. Col. Kevin M. Shea Memorial Unit of the Year Award. The award recognizes the communications or information technology unit that made the most significant contributions to the Marine Corps command, control, communications and computer field. 4th Marine Regiment is currently supporting III Marine Expeditionary Force during Exercise Ssang Yong 2016.

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Jean-Paul

From left, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dave Hermansen and Lance Cpl. Jabril Giannotti, mortarmen, and Sgt. Jack Williams, a squad leader, all assigned to Weapons Co., Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire a 81mm training mortar with the M252A2 mortar system during Ssang Yong 16 at Suseongri, South Korea, March 15, 2016. Ssang Yong familiarizes American armed forces with the Korean Peninsula and contributes to the security and stability of the Asia-Pacific region. Hermansen is a native of Westbrook, Connecticut. Giannotti is a native of Highland Park, New Jersey. Williams is a native of Pilot Point, Texas. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien J. Bjorndal, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit/ Released)

From left, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dave Hermansen and Lance Cpl. Jabril Giannotti, mortarmen, and Sgt. Jack Williams, a squad leader, all assigned to Weapons Co., Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire a 81mm training mortar with the M252A2 mortar system during Ssang Yong 16 at Suseongri, South Korea, March 15, 2016. Ssang Yong familiarizes American armed forces with the Korean Peninsula and contributes to the security and stability of the Asia-Pacific region. Hermansen is a native of Westbrook, Connecticut. Giannotti is a native of Highland Park, New Jersey. Williams is a native of Pilot Point, Texas. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien J. Bjorndal, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Darien Bjorndal

U.S. Marines with Golf Battery, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire their M777A2 lightweight 155 mm howitzer at Sanseori, South Korea, as part of Exercise Ssang Yong 16, March 15, 2016. Ssang Yong is a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by U.S. forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army forces in order to strengthen interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations. The Marines and sailors of the 31st MEU are currently deployed to Korea as part of their spring deployment of the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Ismael Pena/Released)

U.S. Marines with Golf Battery, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire their M777A2 lightweight 155 mm howitzer at Sanseori, South Korea, as part of Exercise Ssang Yong 16, March 15, 2016. Ssang Yong is a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by U.S. forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army forces in order to strengthen interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations. The Marines and sailors of the 31st MEU are currently deployed to Korea as part of their spring deployment of the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Ismael Pena/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Ismael Pena

A U.S. Marine Corps AAV-P7/A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicle assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, reaches the shoreline during a combined amphibious assault on Dogu Beach, South Korea, conducted as part of Ssang Yong 16, March 12, 2016. Ssang Yong is a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by U.S. forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations. The Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU are in Korea as part of their spring deployment to the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Ismael Pena/Released)

A U.S. Marine Corps AAV-P7/A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicle assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, reaches the shoreline during a combined amphibious assault on Dogu Beach, South Korea, conducted as part of Ssang Yong 16, March 12, 2016. Ssang Yong is a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by U.S. forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations. The Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU are in Korea as part of their spring deployment to the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Ismael Pena/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Ismael Pena

A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Assault Vehicle assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit enters the water after conducting an amphibious assault rehearsal during Exercise Ssang Yong 16, Dogu Beach, Pohang, Republic of Korea, March 10, 2016. The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps team is committed to the ROK-U.S. Alliance and conduct exercises regularly to ensure interoperability and maintain strong working relationships to support the sovereignty of the ROK. Ssang Yong familiarizes American armed forces with the Korean Peninsula and builds upon the strong preexisting relationship between the two militaries. The Marines and sailors of the 31st MEU are currently deployed aboard the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group as part of their spring deployment of the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by GySgt Ismael Pena/Released)

A U.S. Marine Corps Amphibious Assault Vehicle assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit enters the water after conducting an amphibious assault rehearsal during Exercise Ssang Yong 16, Dogu Beach, Pohang, Republic of Korea, March 10, 2016. The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps team is committed to the ROK-U.S. Alliance and conduct exercises regularly to ensure interoperability and maintain strong working relationships to support the sovereignty of the ROK. Ssang Yong familiarizes American armed forces with the Korean Peninsula and builds upon the strong preexisting relationship between the two militaries. The Marines and sailors of the 31st MEU are currently deployed aboard the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group as part of their spring deployment of the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by GySgt Ismael Pena/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Ismael Pena

A U.S. Marine Corps and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force color guard stands at attention during the 71st Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor is an opportunity for Japanese and U.S. veterans and their families, dignitaries, leaders and service members from both nations to remember the battle while recognizing 71 years of peace and prosperity in the U.S.–Japanese alliance.

A U.S. Marine Corps and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force color guard stands at attention during the 71st Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima at Iwo To, Japan, March 19, 2016. The Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor is an opportunity for Japanese and U.S. veterans and their families, dignitaries, leaders and service members from both nations to remember the battle while recognizing 71 years of peace and prosperity in the U.S.–Japanese alliance.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Esqueda

Lt. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson talks with U.S. Navy Seabee Jack Lazere, a veteran of the Battle of Iwo Jima, before 71st Reunion of Honor Ceremony March 19 at Iwo To, Japan. The ceremony gathers surviving veterans, their families and active duty service members of both nations to reflect on 71 years of peace and prosperity between the U.S. and Japan alliance. Nicholson, native of Toronto, Canada, is the Commanding General of III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Lt. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson talks with U.S. Navy Seabee Jack Lazere, a veteran of the Battle of Iwo Jima, before 71st Reunion of Honor Ceremony March 19 at Iwo To, Japan. The ceremony gathers surviving veterans, their families and active duty service members of both nations to reflect on 71 years of peace and prosperity between the U.S. and Japan alliance. Nicholson, native of Toronto, Canada, is the Commanding General of III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Cpl. Robert D. Williams Jr.

Ayumi Marsh, wife of SSgt. Anthony K. Marsh, fires the M240B medium machine gun during Jayne Wayne Day on Camp Schwab, March 18, 2016. Throughout the day Ayumi learned to fire the M9 service pistol and M4-A1 carbine rifle. Jayne Wayne Day is an event Marines families attend to experience a day in the life of their Marine. The event was hosted by Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica N. Etheridge/Released)

Ayumi Marsh, wife of SSgt. Anthony K. Marsh, fires the M240B medium machine gun during Jayne Wayne Day on Camp Schwab, March 18, 2016. Throughout the day Ayumi learned to fire the M9 service pistol and M4-A1 carbine rifle. Jayne Wayne Day is an event Marines families attend to experience a day in the life of their Marine. The event was hosted by Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica N. Etheridge/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Etheridge

Marines and their loved ones experienced an Amphibious Assault Vehicle “splash” during a Jane Wayne event on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, March 18, 2016. These events provide a good bonding opportunity while giving Marine’s family members a closer look at their day-to-day lives. The AAVs are with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Hester/ Released)

Marines and their loved ones experienced an Amphibious Assault Vehicle “splash” during a Jane Wayne event on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, March 18, 2016. These events provide a good bonding opportunity while giving Marine’s family members a closer look at their day-to-day lives. The AAVs are with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Hester/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. William Hester

Gina N. Hoss, wife of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Milton W. Hoss, fires the M9 service pistol during Jayne Wayne Day on Camp Schwab, March 18, 2016. During the day Gina learned to fire the M4-A1 carbine rifle and a M240B medium machine gun. Jayne Wayne Day is an event to help show Marine families what a day is like for a Marine. The event was hosted by Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica N. Etheridge/Released)

Gina N. Hoss, wife of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Milton W. Hoss, fires the M9 service pistol during Jayne Wayne Day on Camp Schwab, March 18, 2016. During the day Gina learned to fire the M4-A1 carbine rifle and a M240B medium machine gun. Jayne Wayne Day is an event to help show Marine families what a day is like for a Marine. The event was hosted by Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica N. Etheridge/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jessica Etheridge

David Lucar fires an M16-A4 service rifle at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan March 18, 2016. Lucar was able to experience dynamic facets of life in the Marine Corps. This included an Amphibious Assault Vehicle raid, firing the M9 service pistol, firing the M240B medium machine gun, wearing flak jackets with Kevlar helmets and eating packaged military rations. Lucar is an Okinawa resident and the uncle of a Marine with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nelson B. Duenas /Released)

David Lucar fires an M16-A4 service rifle at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan March 18, 2016. Lucar was able to experience dynamic facets of life in the Marine Corps. This included an Amphibious Assault Vehicle raid, firing the M9 service pistol, firing the M240B medium machine gun, wearing flak jackets with Kevlar helmets and eating packaged military rations. Lucar is an Okinawa resident and the uncle of a Marine with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nelson B. Duenas /Released)

Photo by Nelson Duenas

Yukiko Roman shoots an M9 service pistol at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, March 18, 2016. Roman was able to experience dynamic facets of life in the Marine Corps. This included an Amphibious Assault Vehicle raid, firing the M16-A4 service rifle, firing the M240B medium machine gun, wearing flak jackets with Kevlar helmets and eating packaged military rations. Roman is an Okinawa resident and married to a Marine with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nelson B. Duenas /Released)

Yukiko Roman shoots an M9 service pistol at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, March 18, 2016. Roman was able to experience dynamic facets of life in the Marine Corps. This included an Amphibious Assault Vehicle raid, firing the M16-A4 service rifle, firing the M240B medium machine gun, wearing flak jackets with Kevlar helmets and eating packaged military rations. Roman is an Okinawa resident and married to a Marine with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nelson B. Duenas /Released)

Photo by Nelson Duenas

David Lucar shoots an M9 service pistol at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan March 18, 2016. Lucar was able to experience dynamic facets of life in the Marine Corps. This included an Amphibious Assault Vehicle raid, firing the M16-A4 service rifle, firing the M240B medium machine gun, wearing flak jackets with Kevlar helmets and eating packaged military rations. Lucar is an Okinawa resident and the uncle of a Marine with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nelson B. Duenas /Released)

David Lucar shoots an M9 service pistol at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan March 18, 2016. Lucar was able to experience dynamic facets of life in the Marine Corps. This included an Amphibious Assault Vehicle raid, firing the M16-A4 service rifle, firing the M240B medium machine gun, wearing flak jackets with Kevlar helmets and eating packaged military rations. Lucar is an Okinawa resident and the uncle of a Marine with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nelson B. Duenas /Released)

Photo by Nelson Duenas

Marine spouses and family members receive safety briefs before conducting pistol and rifle ranges during a Jane Wayne event on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, March 18, 2016. These events bring families closer together, increase bonds and give loved ones a closer look at what their Marines do every day. The event was hosted by Combat Assault battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Hester/ Released)

Marine spouses and family members receive safety briefs before conducting pistol and rifle ranges during a Jane Wayne event on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, March 18, 2016. These events bring families closer together, increase bonds and give loved ones a closer look at what their Marines do every day. The event was hosted by Combat Assault battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Hester/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. William Hester

Maj. Kenneth A. McKean takes a photo of his wife and her target during a Jane Wayne event on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, March 18, 2016. Jane Wayne events are designed to bring families closer together and give family members the opportunity to see what their loved ones do on a daily basis. McKean, from North Ridgeville, Ohio, works in the operations section with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Hester/ Released)

Maj. Kenneth A. McKean takes a photo of his wife and her target during a Jane Wayne event on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, March 18, 2016. Jane Wayne events are designed to bring families closer together and give family members the opportunity to see what their loved ones do on a daily basis. McKean, from North Ridgeville, Ohio, works in the operations section with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Hester/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. William Hester

Marines and their family members put on flak jackets and Kevlar helmets, preparing to “splash” on an Amphibious Assault Vehicle during a Jane Wayne event on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, March 18, 2016. The Jane Wayne event allows Marine family members to get a first-hand experience of what they do every day. The Marines and family are with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Hester/ Released)

Marines and their family members put on flak jackets and Kevlar helmets, preparing to “splash” on an Amphibious Assault Vehicle during a Jane Wayne event on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, March 18, 2016. The Jane Wayne event allows Marine family members to get a first-hand experience of what they do every day. The Marines and family are with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Hester/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. William Hester

Latoya M. Williams fires an M240B medium machine gun during a Jane Wayne event on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan March 18, 2016. Jane Wayne is an event that allows Marines from Combat Assault Battalion to bring their spouses or family members to interact in military based events. The events give them a better idea of what their service member does every day. At this event spouses and family members were able to shoot rifles, pistols, machine guns and ride in amphibious assault vehicles. Williams is from Crystal Springs, Mississippi, and married to 1st Sgt. Ceasare Williams, CAB, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Hester/released)

Latoya M. Williams fires an M240B medium machine gun during a Jane Wayne event on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan March 18, 2016. Jane Wayne is an event that allows Marines from Combat Assault Battalion to bring their spouses or family members to interact in military based events. The events give them a better idea of what their service member does every day. At this event spouses and family members were able to shoot rifles, pistols, machine guns and ride in amphibious assault vehicles. Williams is from Crystal Springs, Mississippi, and married to 1st Sgt. Ceasare Williams, CAB, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Hester/released)

Photo by Cpl. William Hester

An SA330-J Puma helicopter prepares to transfer supplies from the flight deck of Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) as the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) transits during a vertical replenishment. New Orleans is part part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and is participating in Exercise Ssang Yong 16. Ssang Yong is a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by forward-deployed U.S. forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations - from disaster relief to complex expeditionary operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jesse Monford/Released)

An SA330-J Puma helicopter prepares to transfer supplies from the flight deck of Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) as the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) transits during a vertical replenishment. New Orleans is part part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and is participating in Exercise Ssang Yong 16. Ssang Yong is a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by forward-deployed U.S. forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations - from disaster relief to complex expeditionary operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jesse Monford/Released)

Photo by Jesse Monford

Cpl. Robert T. Sweeney, a military policeman with Company C, 3d Law Enforcement Battalion, role plays an aggressor during riot control training at Camp Mujuk, South Korea, March 17, 2016. Sweeney, a native of Jefferson, N.J., and his fellow Marines in Company C are participating in Exercise Ssang Yong 16, a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by forward-deployed U.S.forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations - from disaster relief to complex expeditionary operations.

Cpl. Robert T. Sweeney, a military policeman with Company C, 3d Law Enforcement Battalion, role plays an aggressor during riot control training at Camp Mujuk, South Korea, March 17, 2016. Sweeney, a native of Jefferson, N.J., and his fellow Marines in Company C are participating in Exercise Ssang Yong 16, a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by forward-deployed U.S.forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen our interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations - from disaster relief to complex expeditionary operations.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesse Stence

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