U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 23 Marine Regiment train with mortars on Camp Fuji, Japan, on Nov. 29, 2018. This is the first time in 13 years that 2/23 is active and deployed to the Indo-Pacific region. They will conduct multiple bilateral training exercises in various countries to improve their combat readiness and strengthen international relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Lance Cpl. Marcus Allen) - U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 23 Marine Regiment train with mortars on Camp Fuji, Japan, on Nov. 29, 2018. This is the first time in 13 years that 2/23 is active and deployed to the Indo-Pacific region. They will conduct multiple bilateral training exercises in various countries to improve their combat readiness and strengthen international relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Lance Cpl. Marcus Allen)