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III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

Okinawa, Japan

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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members take over their objective Mar. 11, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The JGSDF members observed U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members take over their objective Mar. 11, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The JGSDF members observed U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members land on the beach Mar. 11, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The JGSDF members observed U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members land on the beach Mar. 11, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The JGSDF members observed U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member provides security for his team Mar. 11, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The JGSDF observed U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member provides security for his team Mar. 11, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The JGSDF observed U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members provide security Mar. 11, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. Staying camouflaged was a key part of the mission, ensuring the JGSDF don’t get detected by the simulated enemy force. The JGSDF observed U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members provide security Mar. 11, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. Staying camouflaged was a key part of the mission, ensuring the JGSDF don’t get detected by the simulated enemy force. The JGSDF observed U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members set up security immediately after landing on the beach Mar. 11, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The members arrived on rubber raid crafts after being called in by the first reconnaissance team. The JGSDF observed U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members set up security immediately after landing on the beach Mar. 11, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The members arrived on rubber raid crafts after being called in by the first reconnaissance team. The JGSDF observed U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service member provides security for his team Mar. 11, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The JGSDF observed U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service member provides security for his team Mar. 11, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The JGSDF observed U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members move towards the jungle Mar. 11, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The JGSDF members observed U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members move towards the jungle Mar. 11, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The JGSDF members observed U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member calls in the second wave of team members Mar. 11, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The first reconnaissance team checked for simulated enemies and any other obstacles the rest of the teams could encounter.The JGSDF observed U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member calls in the second wave of team members Mar. 11, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The first reconnaissance team checked for simulated enemies and any other obstacles the rest of the teams could encounter.The JGSDF observed U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members plan the their team’s next maneuver Mar. 11, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The JGSDF members observed U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members plan the their team’s next maneuver Mar. 11, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The JGSDF members observed U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members move towards their objective Mar. 11, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. Their mission was to take over an enemy tent, without being detected, as they maneuvered through the jungle. The JGSDF members observed U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members move towards their objective Mar. 11, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. Their mission was to take over an enemy tent, without being detected, as they maneuvered through the jungle. The JGSDF members observed U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member provides security Mar. 11, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The JGSDF observed U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member provides security Mar. 11, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The JGSDF observed U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members prepare to patrol towards their mission objective Mar. 11, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. Upon landing on the beach, the JGSDF members changed out of their wet clothes in order to patrol through the jungle. The JGSDF observed U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members prepare to patrol towards their mission objective Mar. 11, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. Upon landing on the beach, the JGSDF members changed out of their wet clothes in order to patrol through the jungle. The JGSDF observed U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducting raid missions, amphibious training and scout swimmer classes. The JGSDF members are with the 43rd Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra

Paratroopers with the Republic of Korea Marine Corps land on a hill near Doksukri Beach, Republic of Korea, March 12, 2016, during a beach landing for exercise Ssang Yong 16. Ssang Yong is a biennial military exercise focused on strengthening the amphibious landing capabilities of the Republic of Korea, the U.S., New Zealand and Australia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Cpl. Allison Lotz/Released)

Paratroopers with the Republic of Korea Marine Corps land on a hill near Doksukri Beach, Republic of Korea, March 12, 2016, during a beach landing for exercise Ssang Yong 16. Ssang Yong is a biennial military exercise focused on strengthening the amphibious landing capabilities of the Republic of Korea, the U.S., New Zealand and Australia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Cpl. Allison Lotz/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Allison Lotz

Korean Assault Amphibious Vehicles with Republic of Korea Marine Corps Regimental Landing Team 7 assault Doksukri Beach, ROK, during landing day of exercise Ssang Yong 16, March 12, 2016. Ssang Yong 16 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. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Cpl. Allison Lotz/Released)

Korean Assault Amphibious Vehicles with Republic of Korea Marine Corps Regimental Landing Team 7 assault Doksukri Beach, ROK, during landing day of exercise Ssang Yong 16, March 12, 2016. Ssang Yong 16 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. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Cpl. Allison Lotz/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Allison Lotz

U.S. Marines with Golf Battery, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Republic of Korea Marines assigned to Bravo Battery, 11th Battalion, 1st ROK Division, conduct artillery fire missions 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, and Republic of Korea Marines assigned to Bravo Battery, 11th Battalion, 1st ROK Division, conduct artillery fire missions 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

Brig. Gen. John Jansen, the commanding general of the 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, exits a UH-1Y Huey close to Dogu Beach, Republic of Korea, March 10, 2016, to watch a rehearsal for the landing day of 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. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey M. Dornfeld/ Released)

Brig. Gen. John Jansen, the commanding general of the 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, exits a UH-1Y Huey close to Dogu Beach, Republic of Korea, March 10, 2016, to watch a rehearsal for the landing day of 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. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey M. Dornfeld/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld

Australian Army Soldiers with Combat Team B, 6 Royal Australian Regiment, disembarked a Landing Craft Air Cushion, on Dogu Beach, South Korea, March 15, 2016, as part of 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.

Australian Army Soldiers with Combat Team B, 6 Royal Australian Regiment, disembarked a Landing Craft Air Cushion, on Dogu Beach, South Korea, March 15, 2016, as part of 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.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld

Cpl. Henry Estrada a gunner with 1st Tank Battalion from Lewisville, Texas, guides an M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank off the Landing Craft Air Cushion during rail operations at Dogu Beach, Republic of Korea, on March 15, 2016, as part of Exercise Ssang Yong 16. Ssang Yong 16 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.

Cpl. Henry Estrada a gunner with 1st Tank Battalion from Lewisville, Texas, guides an M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank off the Landing Craft Air Cushion during rail operations at Dogu Beach, Republic of Korea, on March 15, 2016, as part of Exercise Ssang Yong 16. Ssang Yong 16 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.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld

Cpl. Henry Estrada, a gunner with 1st Tank Battalion from Lewisville, Texas, guides an M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank off a Landing Craft Air Cushion during rail operations at Dogu Beach, Republic of Korea, March 15, 2016, as part of Exercise Ssang Yong 16. Ssang Yong 16 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.

Cpl. Henry Estrada, a gunner with 1st Tank Battalion from Lewisville, Texas, guides an M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank off a Landing Craft Air Cushion during rail operations at Dogu Beach, Republic of Korea, March 15, 2016, as part of Exercise Ssang Yong 16. Ssang Yong 16 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.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld

A sailor signals a hovercraft as it arrives on the beach as part of Ssang Yong 16 on Dogu Beach, South Korea, 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. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Ismael Pena

A sailor signals a hovercraft as it arrives on the beach as part of Ssang Yong 16 on Dogu Beach, South Korea, 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. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Ismael Pena

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Ismael Pena

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