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U.S. Marine Col. Clay Readinger, chief of staff, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force and Task Force 76/3, presents the Navy Achievement Medal to Capt. Naro Neang, anti-terrorism and force protection officer, during an awards presentation on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Jun. 22, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa)

U.S. Marine Col. Clay Readinger, chief of staff, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force and Task Force 76/3, presents the Navy Achievement Medal to Capt. Naro Neang, anti-terrorism and force protection officer, during an awards presentation on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Jun. 22, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Andrew Ochoa

U.S. Marine Maj. Evlin Finnicum, an exercise planner, L5, is awarded the Navy Achievement Medal by Col. Clay Readinger, chief of staff, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Task Force 76/3, during an award ceremony on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Jun. 12, 2023. Maj Finnicum, a native of HOMETOWN, STATE, (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa)

U.S. Marine Maj. Evlin Finnicum, an exercise planner, L5, is awarded the Navy Achievement Medal by Col. Clay Readinger, chief of staff, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Task Force 76/3, during an award ceremony on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Jun. 12, 2023. Maj Finnicum, a native of HOMETOWN, STATE, (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Andrew Ochoa

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force 76/3 pose for a photo after an award ceremony on Naval Base White Beach; Okinawa; Japan; May 25; 2023. Task Force 76/3 is comprised of the U.S. Navy's Task Force 76 and the Marine Corps' 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade; III Marine Expeditionary Force; and was created in response to the Commandant of the Marine Corps' Planing Guidance and Force Design 2030 and the Chief of Naval Operations "Get Real; Get Better campaign. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force 76/3 pose for a photo after an award ceremony on Naval Base White Beach; Okinawa; Japan; May 25; 2023. Task Force 76/3 is comprised of the U.S. Navy's Task Force 76 and the Marine Corps' 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade; III Marine Expeditionary Force; and was created in response to the Commandant of the Marine Corps' Planing Guidance and Force Design 2030 and the Chief of Naval Operations "Get Real; Get Better campaign. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Derek Trinque, right, commander Expeditionary Strike Group 7 and Task Force 76/3, U. S. poses for a photo with U.S. Marine Cpl. Robert Alcala, right center, a satelite communications operator with Communications Co., Col. Brian Harmony, left center, commanding officer, Headquarters Bn., 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Sgt. Maj. Antonio Lopez, left, HQ Bn. Sergeant Major, after Alcala's award ceremony aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, May 12, 2023. Alcala received the Certificate of Commendation for establishing an experimental ship-to-shore satellite communications link between the USS America (LHA 6) and a Secure Mobile Anti-Jam Reliable Tactical Terminal, a capability not previously achieved within the Indo-Pacific Command Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa)

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Derek Trinque, right, commander Expeditionary Strike Group 7 and Task Force 76/3, U. S. poses for a photo with U.S. Marine Cpl. Robert Alcala, right center, a satelite communications operator with Communications Co., Col. Brian Harmony, left center, commanding officer, Headquarters Bn., 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Sgt. Maj. Antonio Lopez, left, HQ Bn. Sergeant Major, after Alcala's award ceremony aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, May 12, 2023. Alcala received the Certificate of Commendation for establishing an experimental ship-to-shore satellite communications link between the USS America (LHA 6) and a Secure Mobile Anti-Jam Reliable Tactical Terminal, a capability not previously achieved within the Indo-Pacific Command Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa

U.S. Navy Hospitalman 1st Class Marvin Gambito, center, a hosptial corpsman with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force, instructs Marines during Tactical Combat Casualty Care training aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, May 11, 2023. TCCC was developed by the U.S. Department of Defense Defense Health Agency (DHA) Joint Trauma System to teach evidence-based, life-saving techniques and strategies for providing the best trauma care on the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa)

U.S. Navy Hospitalman 1st Class Marvin Gambito, center, a hosptial corpsman with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force, instructs Marines during Tactical Combat Casualty Care training aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, May 11, 2023. TCCC was developed by the U.S. Department of Defense Defense Health Agency (DHA) Joint Trauma System to teach evidence-based, life-saving techniques and strategies for providing the best trauma care on the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Jordan Kierig, a data systems administrator with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force, is promoted to his current rank at his promotion ceremony on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, May 9, 2023. Staff Sergeant is the first rank in the Marine Corps as a Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO). A Marine SNCO is a highly experienced and respected leader within the Marine Corps, responsible for mentoring and training junior Marines while providing guidance to commissioned officers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa)

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Jordan Kierig, a data systems administrator with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force, is promoted to his current rank at his promotion ceremony on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, May 9, 2023. Staff Sergeant is the first rank in the Marine Corps as a Staff Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO). A Marine SNCO is a highly experienced and respected leader within the Marine Corps, responsible for mentoring and training junior Marines while providing guidance to commissioned officers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl Robert Alcala, left, a satelite communications operator with Communication Co., Headquarters and Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, instructs Marines while setting up a Secure Mobile, Anti-Jam, Reliable Tactical Terminal during Fire Support Training-Joint aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Apr. 24, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl Robert Alcala, left, a satelite communications operator with Communication Co., Headquarters and Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, instructs Marines while setting up a Secure Mobile, Anti-Jam, Reliable Tactical Terminal during Fire Support Training-Joint aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Apr. 24, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa

U.S. Marine Maj. Paul Pfluke, staff judge advocate, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Task Force 76/3, poses for a photo with Col. Clay Readinger, chief of staff, 3rd MEB and Task Force 76/3, after recieving the Meritorious Service Medal on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Jun. 8, 2023.

U.S. Marine Maj. Paul Pfluke, staff judge advocate, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Task Force 76/3, poses for a photo with Col. Clay Readinger, chief of staff, 3rd MEB and Task Force 76/3, after recieving the Meritorious Service Medal on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Jun. 8, 2023.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa

Distinguished guests including U.S. Ambassador to Nepal Randy Berry, the U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Manuel Micaller Jr., Nepalese Chief of Army Staff Gen. Prabhu Ram Sharma, Nepalese Assistant Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Saroj Pratap Rana, and the Commanding General of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kyle B. Ellison attend the seven-year anniversary memorial ceremony for those lost in Operation Sahayogi Haat, the U.S. response to the April 25, 2015, 7.8-magnitude Nepal earthquake. “All those service members deployed to Nepal were selfless individuals dedicated to the international humanitarian aid mission they embarked upon,” said Ellison. “We stood by Nepal then, and continue to stand by Nepal today.” During the operation, the 900 US service members comprising Joint Task Force 505 led by the 3D MEB, executed 22 missions and distributed over 113 short tons of aid to remote, inaccessible villages. Additionally, military aircraft transported 550 response personnel and other civilians, including 63 injured Nepali citizens to hospitals for lifesaving care.

Distinguished guests including U.S. Ambassador to Nepal Randy Berry, the U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Manuel Micaller Jr., Nepalese Chief of Army Staff Gen. Prabhu Ram Sharma, Nepalese Assistant Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Saroj Pratap Rana, and the Commanding General of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kyle B. Ellison attend the seven-year anniversary memorial ceremony for those lost in Operation Sahayogi Haat, the U.S. response to the April 25, 2015, 7.8-magnitude Nepal earthquake. “All those service members deployed to Nepal were selfless individuals dedicated to the international humanitarian aid mission they embarked upon,” said Ellison. “We stood by Nepal then, and continue to stand by Nepal today.” During the operation, the 900 US service members comprising Joint Task Force 505 led by the 3D MEB, executed 22 missions and distributed over 113 short tons of aid to remote, inaccessible villages. Additionally, military aircraft transported 550 response personnel and other civilians, including 63 injured Nepali citizens to hospitals for lifesaving care.

Photo by Lt. Col. Caleb Eames

Japanese Maj. Gen. Shingo Nashinoki, Commander of Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, presented five U.S. Marine officers of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade with Certificates of Appreciation aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, May 11, 2022 in honor of our close relationship and hard work during past events such as the annual exercises Yama Sakura which rehearses the defense of Japan. Col. Michael "Spud" Brennan, Operations Officer of the 3D MEB, also presented a small gift to the ARDB CG signifying our shared common purpose and commitment as we work together to provide security in the First Island Chain and maintain a #FreeandOpenIndoPacific!

Japanese Maj. Gen. Shingo Nashinoki, Commander of Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, presented five U.S. Marine officers of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade with Certificates of Appreciation aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, May 11, 2022 in honor of our close relationship and hard work during past events such as the annual exercises Yama Sakura which rehearses the defense of Japan. Col. Michael "Spud" Brennan, Operations Officer of the 3D MEB, also presented a small gift to the ARDB CG signifying our shared common purpose and commitment as we work together to provide security in the First Island Chain and maintain a #FreeandOpenIndoPacific!

Photo by Lt. Col. Caleb Eames

The U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel, Marines of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade and U.S. Embassy Tokyo, along with family members and survivors of the 3.11.11 Great East Japan Earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster visit a memorial in Oshima dedicated to the relationship between the residents of the island and the U.S. Marine Corps in Kesennuma, Oshima, Japan March 11, 2022. The visit marked the 11-year anniversary of the disaster and subsequent relief response Operation Tomodachi. (Courtesy photo by U.S. State Dept. photographer)

The U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel, Marines of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade and U.S. Embassy Tokyo, along with family members and survivors of the 3.11.11 Great East Japan Earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster visit a memorial in Oshima dedicated to the relationship between the residents of the island and the U.S. Marine Corps in Kesennuma, Oshima, Japan March 11, 2022. The visit marked the 11-year anniversary of the disaster and subsequent relief response Operation Tomodachi. (Courtesy photo by U.S. State Dept. photographer)

Photo by U.S. State Dept. photographer

The U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel, Marines of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade and U.S. Embassy Tokyo, along with family members and survivors of the 3.11.11 Great East Japan Earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster visit a memorial in Oshima dedicated to the relationship between the residents of the island and the U.S. Marine Corps in Kesennuma, Oshima, Japan March 11, 2022. The visit marked the 11-year anniversary of the disaster and subsequent relief response Operation Tomodachi. (Courtesy photo by U.S. State
Dept. photographer)

The U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel, Marines of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade and U.S. Embassy Tokyo, along with family members and survivors of the 3.11.11 Great East Japan Earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster visit a memorial in Oshima dedicated to the relationship between the residents of the island and the U.S. Marine Corps in Kesennuma, Oshima, Japan March 11, 2022. The visit marked the 11-year anniversary of the disaster and subsequent relief response Operation Tomodachi. (Courtesy photo by U.S. State Dept. photographer)

Photo by U.S. State Dept. photographer

Sgt. Maj. Aaron Colling, III MIG Sgt. Major, III MEF Information Group, crosses a rope bridge during a Jungle Warfare Training Center endurance course, March 3, 2022, at Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan. Throughout the course, Marines learned how to traverse, survive, and thrive in the jungle. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachary Sarvey)

Sgt. Maj. Aaron Colling, III MIG Sgt. Major, III MEF Information Group, crosses a rope bridge during a Jungle Warfare Training Center endurance course, March 3, 2022, at Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan. Throughout the course, Marines learned how to traverse, survive, and thrive in the jungle. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachary Sarvey)

Photo by Cpl. Zachary Sarvey

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, moves through an underwater obstacle during a Jungle Warfare Training Center endurance course, March 3, 2022, at Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan. Throughout the course, Marines learned how to traverse, survive, and thrive in the jungle. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachary Sarvey)

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, moves through an underwater obstacle during a Jungle Warfare Training Center endurance course, March 3, 2022, at Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan. Throughout the course, Marines learned how to traverse, survive, and thrive in the jungle. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachary Sarvey)

Photo by Cpl. Zachary Sarvey

An F-35B Lightning II from the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 gets refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron in support of Exercise Noble Fusion over the Pacific Ocean Feb. 4, 2022. Noble Fusion demonstrates that Navy and Marine Corps forward-deployed stand-in naval expeditionary forces can rapidly aggregate Marine Expeditionary Unit/Amphibious Ready Group teams at sea, along with a carrier strike group, joint forces and allies in order to conduct lethal sea-denial operations, seize key maritime terrain, guarantee freedom of movement, and create advantage for U.S., partner and allied forces. Naval Expeditionary forces conduct training in the Indo-Pacific throughout the year to maintain readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor)

An F-35B Lightning II from the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 gets refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron in support of Exercise Noble Fusion over the Pacific Ocean Feb. 4, 2022. Noble Fusion demonstrates that Navy and Marine Corps forward-deployed stand-in naval expeditionary forces can rapidly aggregate Marine Expeditionary Unit/Amphibious Ready Group teams at sea, along with a carrier strike group, joint forces and allies in order to conduct lethal sea-denial operations, seize key maritime terrain, guarantee freedom of movement, and create advantage for U.S., partner and allied forces. Naval Expeditionary forces conduct training in the Indo-Pacific throughout the year to maintain readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor)

Photo by 1st Class Moses Taylor

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 7, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) sails in formation during exercise Noble Fusion. Ships of the America and Essex Amphibious Ready Groups and the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, alongside the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, participate in exercise Noble Fusion. Noble Fusion highlights that Navy and Marine Corps forward-deployed stand-in naval expeditionary forces can rapidly aggregate Marine Expeditionary Unit/Amphibious Ready Group teams at sea, along with a carrier strike group, as well as other joint force movement, and create advantage for U.S., partner and allied forces. Naval Expeditionary forces conduct training throughout the year, in the Indo-Pacific, to maintain readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Thaddeus Berry)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 7, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) sails in formation during exercise Noble Fusion. Ships of the America and Essex Amphibious Ready Groups and the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, alongside the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, participate in exercise Noble Fusion. Noble Fusion highlights that Navy and Marine Corps forward-deployed stand-in naval expeditionary forces can rapidly aggregate Marine Expeditionary Unit/Amphibious Ready Group teams at sea, along with a carrier strike group, as well as other joint force movement, and create advantage for U.S., partner and allied forces. Naval Expeditionary forces conduct training throughout the year, in the Indo-Pacific, to maintain readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Thaddeus Berry)

Photo by 3rd Class Thaddeus Berry

Ships of the America and Essex Amphibious Ready Groups, and Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3, sail in formation with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force during exercise Noble Fusion, led by Combined Task Force 79 (3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade) and CTF 76. Front row: Landing craft, utility from USS Essex (LHD 2). Second row, left to right: USS America (LHA 6), USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), Essex. Third row, left to right: USS Dewey (DDG 105), JS Kongō (DDG 173), USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), USS Spruance (DDG 111). Back row, left to right: USS Ashland (LSD 48), USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5). Noble Fusion highlights that Navy and Marine Corps forward-deployed stand-in naval expeditionary forces can rapidly aggregate Marine Expeditionary Unit/Amphibious Ready Group teams at sea, along with a carrier strike group, as well as other joint force elements and allies, in order to conduct lethal sea-denial operations, seize key maritime terrain, guarantee freedom of movement, and create advantage for US, partner and allied forces. Naval Expeditionary forces conduct training throughout the year, in the Indo-Pacific, to maintain readiness. (U.S. Navy photo)

Ships of the America and Essex Amphibious Ready Groups, and Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3, sail in formation with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force during exercise Noble Fusion, led by Combined Task Force 79 (3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade) and CTF 76. Front row: Landing craft, utility from USS Essex (LHD 2). Second row, left to right: USS America (LHA 6), USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), Essex. Third row, left to right: USS Dewey (DDG 105), JS Kongō (DDG 173), USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), USS Spruance (DDG 111). Back row, left to right: USS Ashland (LSD 48), USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5). Noble Fusion highlights that Navy and Marine Corps forward-deployed stand-in naval expeditionary forces can rapidly aggregate Marine Expeditionary Unit/Amphibious Ready Group teams at sea, along with a carrier strike group, as well as other joint force elements and allies, in order to conduct lethal sea-denial operations, seize key maritime terrain, guarantee freedom of movement, and create advantage for US, partner and allied forces. Naval Expeditionary forces conduct training throughout the year, in the Indo-Pacific, to maintain readiness. (U.S. Navy photo)

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Cavenaile

U.S. Marine Corps F-35C Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 fly in formation during Exercise Noble Fusion near Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 6, 2022. Noble Fusion demonstrates that Navy and Marine Corps forward-deployed stand-in naval expeditionary forces can rapidly aggregate Marine Expeditionary Unit/Amphibious Ready Group teams at sea, along with carrier strike group, as well as other joint force elements and allies, in order to conduct lethal sea-denial operations, seize key maritime terrain, guarantee freedom of movement, and create advantage for US, partner and allied forces. U.S. Marine Corps squadrons conduct training throughout the year, in the Indo-Pacific, to maintain a high level of readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ulibarri)

U.S. Marine Corps F-35C Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 fly in formation during Exercise Noble Fusion near Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 6, 2022. Noble Fusion demonstrates that Navy and Marine Corps forward-deployed stand-in naval expeditionary forces can rapidly aggregate Marine Expeditionary Unit/Amphibious Ready Group teams at sea, along with carrier strike group, as well as other joint force elements and allies, in order to conduct lethal sea-denial operations, seize key maritime terrain, guarantee freedom of movement, and create advantage for US, partner and allied forces. U.S. Marine Corps squadrons conduct training throughout the year, in the Indo-Pacific, to maintain a high level of readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ulibarri)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ulibarri

A U.S. Marine with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), cuts into a makeshift wall using a power saw aboard the USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5) to begin a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) mission during operation Noble Fusion in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 5, 2022. VBSS training reinforces the Marine Corps’ presence within ocean waters by having a team at the ready to act in a moment’s notice. Noble Fusion demonstrates that Navy and Marine Corps forward-deployed stand-in naval expeditionary forces can rapidly aggregate Marine Expeditionary Unit/Amphibious Ready Group teams at sea, along with a carrier strike group, joint forces and allies in order to conduct lethal sea-denial operations, seize key maritime terrain, guarantee freedom of movement, and create advantage for US, partner and allied forces. Naval Expeditionary forces conduct training throughout the year, in the Indo-Pacific, to maintain readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cesar Ronaldo Alarcon)

A U.S. Marine with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), cuts into a makeshift wall using a power saw aboard the USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5) to begin a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) mission during operation Noble Fusion in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 5, 2022. VBSS training reinforces the Marine Corps’ presence within ocean waters by having a team at the ready to act in a moment’s notice. Noble Fusion demonstrates that Navy and Marine Corps forward-deployed stand-in naval expeditionary forces can rapidly aggregate Marine Expeditionary Unit/Amphibious Ready Group teams at sea, along with a carrier strike group, joint forces and allies in order to conduct lethal sea-denial operations, seize key maritime terrain, guarantee freedom of movement, and create advantage for US, partner and allied forces. Naval Expeditionary forces conduct training throughout the year, in the Indo-Pacific, to maintain readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cesar Ronaldo Alarcon)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cesar Ronaldo Alarcon

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 6, 2022) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Shelby Mann, from Udall, Kan., assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), signals a CH-47J Chinook helicopter from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to take off from the ship’s flight deck during Exercise Noble Fusion. Noble Fusion demonstrates that Navy and Marine Corps forward-deployed stand-in naval expeditionary forces can rapidly aggregate Marine Expeditionary Unit/Amphibious Ready Group teams at sea, along with a carrier strike group, as well as other joint force elements and allies, in order to conduct lethal sea-denial operations, seize key maritime terrain, guarantee freedom of movement, and create advantage for U.S., partner and allied forces. Naval Expeditionary forces conduct training throughout the year, in the Indo-Pacific, to maintain readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vincent E. Zline)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 6, 2022) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Shelby Mann, from Udall, Kan., assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), signals a CH-47J Chinook helicopter from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to take off from the ship’s flight deck during Exercise Noble Fusion. Noble Fusion demonstrates that Navy and Marine Corps forward-deployed stand-in naval expeditionary forces can rapidly aggregate Marine Expeditionary Unit/Amphibious Ready Group teams at sea, along with a carrier strike group, as well as other joint force elements and allies, in order to conduct lethal sea-denial operations, seize key maritime terrain, guarantee freedom of movement, and create advantage for U.S., partner and allied forces. Naval Expeditionary forces conduct training throughout the year, in the Indo-Pacific, to maintain readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vincent E. Zline)

Photo by 2nd Class Vincent E. Zline

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