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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Alan Elder conducts a low-level static line parachute jump on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 20, 2023. The purpose of this training is for 3d Reconnaissance Marines to be able to support 3d Marine Littoral Regiment by inserting into key maritime terrain at a moment’s notice. Elder is an assistant team leader with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division, and is a native of Springfield, Mo.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Alan Elder conducts a low-level static line parachute jump on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 20, 2023. The purpose of this training is for 3d Reconnaissance Marines to be able to support 3d Marine Littoral Regiment by inserting into key maritime terrain at a moment’s notice. Elder is an assistant team leader with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division, and is a native of Springfield, Mo.

Photo by Cpl. Grace Gerlach

U.S. Marines provide aid to a simulated casualty during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense site control training exercise on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 8, 2023. CBRN Defense Specialists are responsible for conducting training and reconnaissance, chemical detection identification, biological agent collection and sampling, decontamination of personnel, equipment, and casualties and individual protective measures in first aid for unit personnel. The Marines are with Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division.

U.S. Marines provide aid to a simulated casualty during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense site control training exercise on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 8, 2023. CBRN Defense Specialists are responsible for conducting training and reconnaissance, chemical detection identification, biological agent collection and sampling, decontamination of personnel, equipment, and casualties and individual protective measures in first aid for unit personnel. The Marines are with Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales

U.S. Marines with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division, and 3d Marine Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, practice recovering a flipped combat rubber raiding craft while conducting CRRC operations during Pololu Strike at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 6, 2023. Pololu Strike is a 3d MLR exercise consisting of staff education, planning, and battalion-led field training. The training focuses on the education and development of 3d MLR and battalion staffs, deliberate planning repetitions, and execution of training and readiness standards in a field environment.

U.S. Marines with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division, and 3d Marine Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, practice recovering a flipped combat rubber raiding craft while conducting CRRC operations during Pololu Strike at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 6, 2023. Pololu Strike is a 3d MLR exercise consisting of staff education, planning, and battalion-led field training. The training focuses on the education and development of 3d MLR and battalion staffs, deliberate planning repetitions, and execution of training and readiness standards in a field environment.

Photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio

U.S. Marines fire an M240B machine gun from a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle during a multi-weapon systems range as part of Fuji Viper 23.3 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, Sep. 5, 2023. Fuji Viper is an annual exercise that enables Marines operating in Japan the opportunity to conduct combined arms live-fire training and maintain operational readiness, tactical proficiency, and lethality within the first island chain. 3d Battalion, 5th Marines is currently forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

U.S. Marines fire an M240B machine gun from a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle during a multi-weapon systems range as part of Fuji Viper 23.3 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, Sep. 5, 2023. Fuji Viper is an annual exercise that enables Marines operating in Japan the opportunity to conduct combined arms live-fire training and maintain operational readiness, tactical proficiency, and lethality within the first island chain. 3d Battalion, 5th Marines is currently forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

Photo by Cpl. Scott Aubuchon

A U.S. Marine sights in with an M4 carbine during an annual rifle qualification grass week on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 19, 2023. Grass week is a week-long course designated to practice and perform basic rifle fundamentals prior to qualifying for annual marksmanship. The Marine is with Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division.

A U.S. Marine sights in with an M4 carbine during an annual rifle qualification grass week on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 19, 2023. Grass week is a week-long course designated to practice and perform basic rifle fundamentals prior to qualifying for annual marksmanship. The Marine is with Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales

U.S. Marines fire M240B machine guns during a live-fire squad attack as part of Fuji Viper 23.3 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, Sep. 6, 2023. Fuji Viper is an annual exercise that enables Marines operating in Japan the opportunity to conduct combined arms live-fire training and maintain operational readiness, tactical proficiency, and lethality within the first island chain. 3d Battalion, 5th Marines is currently forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

U.S. Marines fire M240B machine guns during a live-fire squad attack as part of Fuji Viper 23.3 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, Sep. 6, 2023. Fuji Viper is an annual exercise that enables Marines operating in Japan the opportunity to conduct combined arms live-fire training and maintain operational readiness, tactical proficiency, and lethality within the first island chain. 3d Battalion, 5th Marines is currently forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Scott Aubuchon

U.S. Marines with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division, carry a combat rubber raiding craft into the water before conducting CRRC operations during Pololu Strike at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 6, 2023. Pololu Strike is a 3d MLR exercise consisting of staff education, planning, and battalion-led field training. The training focuses on the education and development of 3d MLR and battalion staffs, deliberate planning repetitions, and execution of training and readiness standards in a field environment.

U.S. Marines with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division, carry a combat rubber raiding craft into the water before conducting CRRC operations during Pololu Strike at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 6, 2023. Pololu Strike is a 3d MLR exercise consisting of staff education, planning, and battalion-led field training. The training focuses on the education and development of 3d MLR and battalion staffs, deliberate planning repetitions, and execution of training and readiness standards in a field environment.

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio

U.S. Marines maneuver to a concealed position during Fuji Viper 23.3 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, Sep. 4, 2023. Fuji Viper is an annual exercise that enables Marines operating in Japan the opportunity to conduct combined arms live-fire training and maintain operational readiness, tactical proficiency, and lethality within the first island chain. 3d Battalion, 5th Marines is currently forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

U.S. Marines maneuver to a concealed position during Fuji Viper 23.3 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, Sep. 4, 2023. Fuji Viper is an annual exercise that enables Marines operating in Japan the opportunity to conduct combined arms live-fire training and maintain operational readiness, tactical proficiency, and lethality within the first island chain. 3d Battalion, 5th Marines is currently forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Scott Aubuchon

U.S. Marines fire an M3E1 Multi-purpose Anti-armor Anti-personnel Weapon System during Fuji Viper 23.3 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, Aug 29, 2023. Fuji Viper is an annual exercise that enables Marines operating in Japan the opportunity to conduct combined arms live-fire training and maintain operational readiness, tactical proficiency, and lethality within the first island chain. 3d Battalion, 5th Marines is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

U.S. Marines fire an M3E1 Multi-purpose Anti-armor Anti-personnel Weapon System during Fuji Viper 23.3 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, Aug 29, 2023. Fuji Viper is an annual exercise that enables Marines operating in Japan the opportunity to conduct combined arms live-fire training and maintain operational readiness, tactical proficiency, and lethality within the first island chain. 3d Battalion, 5th Marines is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anna Geier

U.S. Marines with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Divison, fire an M240B machine gun during Pololu Strike at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 28, 2023. Pololu Strike is a 3d Marine Littoral Regiment exercise consisting of staff education, planning, and battalion-led field training. The training focuses on the education and development of 3d MLR and battalion staffs, deliberate planning repetitions, and execution of training and readiness standards in a field environment.

U.S. Marines with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Divison, fire an M240B machine gun during Pololu Strike at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 28, 2023. Pololu Strike is a 3d Marine Littoral Regiment exercise consisting of staff education, planning, and battalion-led field training. The training focuses on the education and development of 3d MLR and battalion staffs, deliberate planning repetitions, and execution of training and readiness standards in a field environment.

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh

U.S. Marines with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Divison, fire an M240B machine gun during Pololu Strike at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 28, 2023. Pololu Strike is a 3d Marine Littoral Regiment exercise consisting of staff education, planning, and battalion-led field training. The training focuses on the education and development of 3d MLR and battalion staffs, deliberate planning repetitions, and execution of training and readiness standards in a field environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

U.S. Marines with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Divison, fire an M240B machine gun during Pololu Strike at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 28, 2023. Pololu Strike is a 3d Marine Littoral Regiment exercise consisting of staff education, planning, and battalion-led field training. The training focuses on the education and development of 3d MLR and battalion staffs, deliberate planning repetitions, and execution of training and readiness standards in a field environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh)

Photo by Cpl. Eric Huynh

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Isaac Gregory, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Alan Molina, set security with an FIM-92 Stinger during Pololu Strike at Dillingham Airfield, Waialua, Hawaii, August 23, 2023. Pololu Strike is a 3d MLR exercise consisting of staff education, planning, and battalion-led field training. The training focuses on the education and development of 3d MLR and battalion staffs, deliberate planning repetitions, and execution of training and readiness standards in a field environment. Gregory and Molina are both low altitude-air defense gunners with 3d Littoral Anti-Air Battalion, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. Gregory is a native of Burleson, Texas. Molina is a native of Austin, Texas.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Isaac Gregory, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Alan Molina, set security with an FIM-92 Stinger during Pololu Strike at Dillingham Airfield, Waialua, Hawaii, August 23, 2023. Pololu Strike is a 3d MLR exercise consisting of staff education, planning, and battalion-led field training. The training focuses on the education and development of 3d MLR and battalion staffs, deliberate planning repetitions, and execution of training and readiness standards in a field environment. Gregory and Molina are both low altitude-air defense gunners with 3d Littoral Anti-Air Battalion, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. Gregory is a native of Burleson, Texas. Molina is a native of Austin, Texas.

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christian Ferguson fires an M4 carbine during an unknown distance live-fire range as part of Fuji Viper 23.3 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, Aug. 23, 2023. Fuji Viper is an annual exercise that enables Marines operating in Japan the opportunity to conduct combined arms live-fire training and maintain operational readiness, tactical proficiency, and lethality within the first island chain. Ferguson, a native of Little Rock, Arkansas, is a rifleman with 3d Battalion, 5th Marines and is currently forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christian Ferguson fires an M4 carbine during an unknown distance live-fire range as part of Fuji Viper 23.3 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, Aug. 23, 2023. Fuji Viper is an annual exercise that enables Marines operating in Japan the opportunity to conduct combined arms live-fire training and maintain operational readiness, tactical proficiency, and lethality within the first island chain. Ferguson, a native of Little Rock, Arkansas, is a rifleman with 3d Battalion, 5th Marines and is currently forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Scott Aubuchon

U.S. Navy Corpsmen and Marines transport a simulated casualty onto a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force UH-1 helicopter during a medical evacuation drill during at Artillery Relocation Training Program 23.2 at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, July 13, 2023. ARTP provides Marines the opportunity to rehearse realistic scenarios across a range of climates and conditions, providing combat ready forces in the Indo-Pacific. The U.S. service members are with 3d Battalion, 12th Marines, 3d Marine Division. The JGSDF helicopter is with Eastern Army Helicopter, 2nd Aviation Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Evelyn Doherty)

U.S. Navy Corpsmen and Marines transport a simulated casualty onto a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force UH-1 helicopter during a medical evacuation drill during at Artillery Relocation Training Program 23.2 at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, July 13, 2023. ARTP provides Marines the opportunity to rehearse realistic scenarios across a range of climates and conditions, providing combat ready forces in the Indo-Pacific. The U.S. service members are with 3d Battalion, 12th Marines, 3d Marine Division. The JGSDF helicopter is with Eastern Army Helicopter, 2nd Aviation Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Evelyn Doherty)

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Evelyn Doherty

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Autumn Becker operates a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System on a resupply mission during Artillery Relocation Training Program 23.2 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, July 24, 2023. ARTP allows Marines to rehearse actions in a deployed environment to increase capabilities and problem-solving skills. Becker, a native of Douglassville, Pennsylvania, is a HIMARS Chief with 3d Battalion, 12th Marines, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Evelyn Doherty)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Autumn Becker operates a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System on a resupply mission during Artillery Relocation Training Program 23.2 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, July 24, 2023. ARTP allows Marines to rehearse actions in a deployed environment to increase capabilities and problem-solving skills. Becker, a native of Douglassville, Pennsylvania, is a HIMARS Chief with 3d Battalion, 12th Marines, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Evelyn Doherty)

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Evelyn Doherty

U.S. Marines and Sailors receive awards at Combined Arms Training Center, Fuji, Japan, Aug. 2, 2023. These individuals with 3d Battalion, 12th Marines were awarded for their outstanding achievements during Artillery Relocation Training Program 23.2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Evelyn Doherty)

U.S. Marines and Sailors receive awards at Combined Arms Training Center, Fuji, Japan, Aug. 2, 2023. These individuals with 3d Battalion, 12th Marines were awarded for their outstanding achievements during Artillery Relocation Training Program 23.2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Evelyn Doherty)

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Evelyn Doherty

U.S. Navy Corpsmen and Marines transport a simulated casualty onto a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force UH-1 helicopter during a medical evacuation drill during at Artillery Relocation Training Program 23.2 at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, July 13, 2023. ARTP provides Marines the opportunity to rehearse realistic scenarios across a range of climates and conditions, providing combat ready forces in the Indo-Pacific. The U.S. service members are with 3d Battalion, 12th Marines, 3d Marine Division. The JGSDF helicopter is with Eastern Army Helicopter, 2nd Aviation Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Evelyn Doherty)

U.S. Navy Corpsmen and Marines transport a simulated casualty onto a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force UH-1 helicopter during a medical evacuation drill during at Artillery Relocation Training Program 23.2 at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, July 13, 2023. ARTP provides Marines the opportunity to rehearse realistic scenarios across a range of climates and conditions, providing combat ready forces in the Indo-Pacific. The U.S. service members are with 3d Battalion, 12th Marines, 3d Marine Division. The JGSDF helicopter is with Eastern Army Helicopter, 2nd Aviation Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Evelyn Doherty)

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Evelyn Doherty

U.S. Marines prepare to breach a door with M27 infantry automatic rifles in a shoot house training facility during Korea Marine Exercise Program 23.3 in the Republic of Korea, July 31, 2023. KMEP is conducted routinely to maintain the interoperability, proficiency, and combined capabilities of the ROK-U.S. forces. The Marines are with 3d Battalion, 5th Marines and are forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noah Masog)

U.S. Marines prepare to breach a door with M27 infantry automatic rifles in a shoot house training facility during Korea Marine Exercise Program 23.3 in the Republic of Korea, July 31, 2023. KMEP is conducted routinely to maintain the interoperability, proficiency, and combined capabilities of the ROK-U.S. forces. The Marines are with 3d Battalion, 5th Marines and are forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noah Masog)

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noah Masog

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua Ricketts and Republic of Korea Marines conduct a radio check on a AN/PRC-117G radio for single-channel and encrypted voice traffic during Korea Marine Exercise Program 23.3 in the Republic of Korea, Aug. 7, 2023. The Marines are with 3d Battalion, 5th Marines and are forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. KMEP is conducted routinely to maintain the interoperability, proficiency, and combined readiness of the ROK-U.S. forces.

This is the first time a U.S. Department of Defense entity has achieved encrypted voice communication with ROK Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennifer Andrade)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua Ricketts and Republic of Korea Marines conduct a radio check on a AN/PRC-117G radio for single-channel and encrypted voice traffic during Korea Marine Exercise Program 23.3 in the Republic of Korea, Aug. 7, 2023. The Marines are with 3d Battalion, 5th Marines and are forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. KMEP is conducted routinely to maintain the interoperability, proficiency, and combined readiness of the ROK-U.S. forces. This is the first time a U.S. Department of Defense entity has achieved encrypted voice communication with ROK Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennifer Andrade)

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennifer Andrade

U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, prepare to transport a simulated casualty during Pololu Strike at Marine Corps Training Bellows, Hawaii, August 15, 2023. Pololu Strike is a 3d MLR exercise consisting of staff education, planning, and battalion-led field training. The training focuses on the education and development of 3d MLR and battalion staffs, deliberate planning repetitions, and execution of training and readiness standards in a field environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio)

U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, prepare to transport a simulated casualty during Pololu Strike at Marine Corps Training Bellows, Hawaii, August 15, 2023. Pololu Strike is a 3d MLR exercise consisting of staff education, planning, and battalion-led field training. The training focuses on the education and development of 3d MLR and battalion staffs, deliberate planning repetitions, and execution of training and readiness standards in a field environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio)

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio

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