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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Stephanie Becerril, embarkation specialist, with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36 demonstrates how to functions check a Mark 19 grenade launcher during Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 15 at Basa Air Base, Pampanga, Philippines, Oct. 2, 2014. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines and Navy to strengthen interoperability across a range of capabilities to include disaster relief and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Cpl. Sara A. Medina/RELEASED)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Stephanie Becerril, embarkation specialist, with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36 demonstrates how to functions check a Mark 19 grenade launcher during Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 15 at Basa Air Base, Pampanga, Philippines, Oct. 2, 2014. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines and Navy to strengthen interoperability across a range of capabilities to include disaster relief and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Cpl. Sara A. Medina/RELEASED)

Photo by Cpl. Sara Medina

U.S. Marine Corps Col. John Armellino, chief of staff, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, speaks with local Philippine children during a community health engagement at San Rafael High School leading up to Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 15 in Palawan, Philippines, September 26, 2014. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines and Navy to strengthen interoperability across a range of capabilities to include disaster relief and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Matthew Casbarro/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. John Armellino, chief of staff, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, speaks with local Philippine children during a community health engagement at San Rafael High School leading up to Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 15 in Palawan, Philippines, September 26, 2014. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines and Navy to strengthen interoperability across a range of capabilities to include disaster relief and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Matthew Casbarro/Released)

Photo by Pfc. Matthew Casbarro

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Paul Kennedy, commanding general, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Brig. General Armando Banez, commander for 3rd Marine Brigade, AFP Rear Adm. Alexander Lopez, commander, Western Command, Philippine Navy, and U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Hugh Wetherald, Commander Expeditionary Strike Group 7, answer questions at a press conference held after the opening ceremony of Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 15 in Palawan, Philippines, September 29, 2014. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines and Navy to strengthen interoperability across a range of capabilities to include disaster relief and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Matthew Casbarro/RELEASED)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Paul Kennedy, commanding general, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Brig. General Armando Banez, commander for 3rd Marine Brigade, AFP Rear Adm. Alexander Lopez, commander, Western Command, Philippine Navy, and U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Hugh Wetherald, Commander Expeditionary Strike Group 7, answer questions at a press conference held after the opening ceremony of Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 15 in Palawan, Philippines, September 29, 2014. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines and Navy to strengthen interoperability across a range of capabilities to include disaster relief and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Matthew Casbarro/RELEASED)

Photo by Pfc. Matthew Casbarro

A mother picks up prescriptions with her daughter in hand during a community health engagement program leading up to Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 15 in Palawan, Philippines, Sept. 19, 2014. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines and Navy to strengthen interoperability across a range of capabilities to include disaster relief and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Matthew Casbarro/Released

A mother picks up prescriptions with her daughter in hand during a community health engagement program leading up to Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 15 in Palawan, Philippines, Sept. 19, 2014. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines and Navy to strengthen interoperability across a range of capabilities to include disaster relief and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Matthew Casbarro/Released

Photo by Pfc. Matthew Casbarro

Philippine and U.S. Marines simulate an amphibious landing and beach assault on a small island off the coast of Palawan, Philippines, Oct. 2 during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015. The amphibious assault and boat raids were conducted by U.S. Marines to complete a certification exercise being held in conjunction with PHIBLEX 15. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines and Navy to strengthen interoperability across a range of capabilities, including disaster relief and contingency operations. The AFP Marines are with 12th Marine Battalion, Philippine Marine Corps, and the U.S. Marines are with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released)

Philippine and U.S. Marines simulate an amphibious landing and beach assault on a small island off the coast of Palawan, Philippines, Oct. 2 during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015. The amphibious assault and boat raids were conducted by U.S. Marines to complete a certification exercise being held in conjunction with PHIBLEX 15. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines and Navy to strengthen interoperability across a range of capabilities, including disaster relief and contingency operations. The AFP Marines are with 12th Marine Battalion, Philippine Marine Corps, and the U.S. Marines are with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Anthony Kirby

Philippine and U.S. Marines provide security while simulating a raid on a small island off the coast of Palawan, Philippines, Oct. 2 during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015. The amphibious assault and boat raids were conducted by U.S. Marines to complete a certification exercise being held in conjunction with PHIBLEX 15. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines and Navy to strengthen interoperability across a range of capabilities, including disaster relief and contingency operations. The AFP Marines are with 12th Marine Battalion, Philippine Marine Corps, and the U.S. Marines are with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released)

Philippine and U.S. Marines provide security while simulating a raid on a small island off the coast of Palawan, Philippines, Oct. 2 during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015. The amphibious assault and boat raids were conducted by U.S. Marines to complete a certification exercise being held in conjunction with PHIBLEX 15. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines and Navy to strengthen interoperability across a range of capabilities, including disaster relief and contingency operations. The AFP Marines are with 12th Marine Battalion, Philippine Marine Corps, and the U.S. Marines are with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Anthony Kirby

U.S. Marines set up a simulated embassy reinforcement during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 at Clark Air Base in the Philippines, Oct. 2, 2014. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines alongside U.S. Marine and Navy forces to strengthen interoperability across a range of military operations to include disaster relief and contingency operations. The Marines are with Co. K, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard Currier)

U.S. Marines set up a simulated embassy reinforcement during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 at Clark Air Base in the Philippines, Oct. 2, 2014. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines alongside U.S. Marine and Navy forces to strengthen interoperability across a range of military operations to include disaster relief and contingency operations. The Marines are with Co. K, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard Currier)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard Currier

Philippine and U.S. Marines provide supporting fire with U.S. Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicles to simulate suppressing enemy forces during a mechanized assault as part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 15 at Naval Education Training Command, Zambales, Luzon, Philippines, Oct. 5. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines alongside U.S Marine and Navy Forces focused on strengthening the partnership and relationships between the two nations across a range of military operations including disaster relief and complex expeditionary operations. The U.S. Marines are with Company I, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. The Philippine Marines are with 4th Marine Company, Battalion Landing Team - 9. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler S. Giguere/Released)

Philippine and U.S. Marines provide supporting fire with U.S. Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicles to simulate suppressing enemy forces during a mechanized assault as part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 15 at Naval Education Training Command, Zambales, Luzon, Philippines, Oct. 5. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines alongside U.S Marine and Navy Forces focused on strengthening the partnership and relationships between the two nations across a range of military operations including disaster relief and complex expeditionary operations. The U.S. Marines are with Company I, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. The Philippine Marines are with 4th Marine Company, Battalion Landing Team - 9. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler S. Giguere/Released)

Photo by Giguere

Philippine Army Maj. Velmor Manaois, Light Reaction Regiment, Special Operations Command, conducts a free fall jump from a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53 Super Stallion during Amphibious Landing Exercise 15 (PHIBLEX 15) at Basa Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 7, 2014. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines and Navy to strengthen interoperability across a range of capabilities to include disaster relief and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William L. Holdaway/Released)

Philippine Army Maj. Velmor Manaois, Light Reaction Regiment, Special Operations Command, conducts a free fall jump from a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53 Super Stallion during Amphibious Landing Exercise 15 (PHIBLEX 15) at Basa Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 7, 2014. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines and Navy to strengthen interoperability across a range of capabilities to include disaster relief and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William L. Holdaway/Released)

Photo by Holdaway

Philippine Navy, Rear Admiral Jose Renan Suarez, commander of Naval Education and Training Command, U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Hugh D. Wetherald, commander of Amphibious Force Seventh Fleet, and U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Paul Kennedy, commanding general, 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, cut a ribbon at the closing ceremony for a renovated classroom during Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 15 at Beddeng-Mabangcal Elementary, Zambales, Philippines, Oct. 9, 2014. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines and Navy to strengthen interoperability across a range of capabilities to include disaster relief and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Lance Cpl. Colby Cooper/Released)

Philippine Navy, Rear Admiral Jose Renan Suarez, commander of Naval Education and Training Command, U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Hugh D. Wetherald, commander of Amphibious Force Seventh Fleet, and U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Paul Kennedy, commanding general, 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, cut a ribbon at the closing ceremony for a renovated classroom during Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 15 at Beddeng-Mabangcal Elementary, Zambales, Philippines, Oct. 9, 2014. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines and Navy to strengthen interoperability across a range of capabilities to include disaster relief and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Lance Cpl. Colby Cooper/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Colby Cooper

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Paul Kennedy, commanding general, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, puts his hand print on the wall of the new class room during the engineering civic action project hand-over and dedication ceremony part of Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 15 in Palawan,
Philippines, October 8, 2014. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines and Navy to strengthen interoperability across a range of capabilities to include disaster relief and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Blanco/RELEASED)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Paul Kennedy, commanding general, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, puts his hand print on the wall of the new class room during the engineering civic action project hand-over and dedication ceremony part of Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 15 in Palawan, Philippines, October 8, 2014. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines and Navy to strengthen interoperability across a range of capabilities to include disaster relief and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Blanco/RELEASED)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Blanco

U.S. Navy Lt. Stephen Brown, Chaplain, Force, Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary, hands out Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 15 stickers to Filipino children during the engineering civic action project hand-over and dedication ceremony in Palawan, Philippines, October 8, 2014. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines and Navy to strengthen interoperability across a range of capabilities to include disaster relief and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Blanco/RELEASED)

U.S. Navy Lt. Stephen Brown, Chaplain, Force, Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary, hands out Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 15 stickers to Filipino children during the engineering civic action project hand-over and dedication ceremony in Palawan, Philippines, October 8, 2014. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines and Navy to strengthen interoperability across a range of capabilities to include disaster relief and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Blanco/RELEASED)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Blanco

Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy, left, presents Sara Britton with a certificate of appreciation for her dedicated work as a family readiness assistant for 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade April 30 at Camp Courtney. As a family readiness assistant, Britton served 153 hours, working hand-in-hand with the family readiness officer to assist service members and families of 3rd MEB, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Britton is a Portland, Maine native. Kennedy is the commanding general of 3rd MEB.

Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy, left, presents Sara Britton with a certificate of appreciation for her dedicated work as a family readiness assistant for 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade April 30 at Camp Courtney. As a family readiness assistant, Britton served 153 hours, working hand-in-hand with the family readiness officer to assist service members and families of 3rd MEB, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Britton is a Portland, Maine native. Kennedy is the commanding general of 3rd MEB.

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Manning

Republic of Korea Marines drive Amphibious Assault Vehicles onto Dogue Beach during exercise Ssang Yong, Pohang, South Korea, April 3, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong is conducted annually in the ROK to enhance interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces by performing a full spectrum of amphibious operations while showcasing sea-based power projection in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lauren Whitney/Released)

Republic of Korea Marines drive Amphibious Assault Vehicles onto Dogue Beach during exercise Ssang Yong, Pohang, South Korea, April 3, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong is conducted annually in the ROK to enhance interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces by performing a full spectrum of amphibious operations while showcasing sea-based power projection in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lauren Whitney/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Lauren Whitney

U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines perform an amphibious assault in Amphibious Assault Vehicles during Ssang Yong 14 at Doksu-Ri, Pohang, South Korea, March 31, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong is conducted annually in the Republic of Korea (ROK) to enhance the interoperability of U.S. and ROK forces by performing a full spectrum of amphibious operations while showcasing sea-based power projection in the Pacific. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David Gonzalez/Released)

U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines perform an amphibious assault in Amphibious Assault Vehicles during Ssang Yong 14 at Doksu-Ri, Pohang, South Korea, March 31, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong is conducted annually in the Republic of Korea (ROK) to enhance the interoperability of U.S. and ROK forces by performing a full spectrum of amphibious operations while showcasing sea-based power projection in the Pacific. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David Gonzalez/Released)

Photo by Cpl. David Gonzalez

140402-N-LM312-030 EAST CHINA SEA (April 2, 2014) - Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 9, assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, prepares to enter the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is assigned to Expeditionary Strike Group Seven and is participating in Exercise Ssang Young, an annual combined exercise conducted by Navy and Marine forces with the Republic of Korea in order to strengthen interoperability across the range of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam D. Wainwright/Released)

140402-N-LM312-030 EAST CHINA SEA (April 2, 2014) - Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 9, assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, prepares to enter the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is assigned to Expeditionary Strike Group Seven and is participating in Exercise Ssang Young, an annual combined exercise conducted by Navy and Marine forces with the Republic of Korea in order to strengthen interoperability across the range of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam D. Wainwright/Released)

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam D. Wainwright

MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced flies over Dokseoki-ri beach during exercise Ssang Yong 14, Pohang, South Korea, March 31, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong is conducted annually in the ROK to enhance interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces by performing a full spectrum of amphibious operations while showcasing sea-based power projection in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lauren Whitney/Released)

MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced flies over Dokseoki-ri beach during exercise Ssang Yong 14, Pohang, South Korea, March 31, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong is conducted annually in the ROK to enhance interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces by performing a full spectrum of amphibious operations while showcasing sea-based power projection in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lauren Whitney/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Lauren Whitney

Assault Amphibious Vehicles produce smoke screan while they aproach to shore during Intergraded Amphibious Assault for Ssang Yong 14 at Doksu-ri Beach, Pohang, South Korea, March 31, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong is conducted annually in the Republic of Korea (ROK) to enhance interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces by performing a full spectrum of amphibious operations while showcasing sea-based power projection in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Sara A. Medina, III MEF Combat Camera/Released)

Assault Amphibious Vehicles produce smoke screan while they aproach to shore during Intergraded Amphibious Assault for Ssang Yong 14 at Doksu-ri Beach, Pohang, South Korea, March 31, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong is conducted annually in the Republic of Korea (ROK) to enhance interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces by performing a full spectrum of amphibious operations while showcasing sea-based power projection in the Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Sara A. Medina, III MEF Combat Camera/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Sara Medina

A group of exercise participants observes a simulated ordnance demonstration before sailors and Marines assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), Boxer ARG, and the Republic of Korea (ROK) Flotilla Five, participate in a joint amphibious landing training exercise March 31. The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and ROK Flotilla Five are participating in Exercise Ssang Yong, an annual combined exercise conducted by U.S. Navy and Marine forces with the Republic of Korea in order to strengthen interoperability across the range of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Wendy Wyman/Released)

A group of exercise participants observes a simulated ordnance demonstration before sailors and Marines assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), Boxer ARG, and the Republic of Korea (ROK) Flotilla Five, participate in a joint amphibious landing training exercise March 31. The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and ROK Flotilla Five are participating in Exercise Ssang Yong, an annual combined exercise conducted by U.S. Navy and Marine forces with the Republic of Korea in order to strengthen interoperability across the range of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Wendy Wyman/Released)

Photo by Chief Petty Officer Wendy Wyman

U.S. Marines storm the beach under the security of ROK amphibious assault vehicles during a rehearsal for the amphibious assault portion of exercise Ssang Yong 2014 at Dokseuk-ri in Pohang, Republic of Korea March 29. Ssang Yong demonstrates the ROK-U.S. Navy and Marine Corps’ responsive amphibious and expeditionary capabilities from the sea. Forward-deployed and forward-based U.S. Marine forces, in conjunction with U.S. allies, have the unique ability to provide rapid force deployment for the full range of military operations, specifically in the Pacific region. The Marines are with Company G, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released)

U.S. Marines storm the beach under the security of ROK amphibious assault vehicles during a rehearsal for the amphibious assault portion of exercise Ssang Yong 2014 at Dokseuk-ri in Pohang, Republic of Korea March 29. Ssang Yong demonstrates the ROK-U.S. Navy and Marine Corps’ responsive amphibious and expeditionary capabilities from the sea. Forward-deployed and forward-based U.S. Marine forces, in conjunction with U.S. allies, have the unique ability to provide rapid force deployment for the full range of military operations, specifically in the Pacific region. The Marines are with Company G, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Anthony Kirby

3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade