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Khaan Quest 2017 Opening Ceremony

Mongolian Armed Forces service members conduct the pass and review during the opening ceremony of Exercise Khaan Quest 2017 at Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, July 23, 2017. Khaan Quest 2017 is a Mongolian-hosted, combined, joint training exercise designed to strengthen the capabilities of the U.S., Mongolia and other partner nations in international peacekeeping operations.

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31st MEU Marines rain steel during Talisman Saber 17

Marines with Golf Battery, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, fire an M777A2 155 mm howitzer as part of direct-fire training during Exercise Talisman Saber 17 on Townshend Island, Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia, July 17, 2017. BLT 3/5 is the Ground Combat Element for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and is exploring state-of-the-art concepts and technologies as the dedicated force for Sea Dragon 2025, a Marine Corps initiative to prepare for future battles. Talisman Saber is a biennial exercise designed to improve the interoperability between Australian and U.S. forces. The 31st MEU is taking part in Talisman Saber 17 while deployed on a regularly-scheduled patrol of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Stormy Mendez/Released)

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31st MEU Marines rain steel during Talisman Saber 17

Sgt. William Fabrocini, a fire direction center chief with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, pulls the lanyard on an M777A2 155 mm howitzer as part of direct-fire training during Exercise Talisman Saber 17 on Townshend Island, Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia, July 17, 2017. Fabrocini, a native of Van Nuys, California, enlisted in 2009 after graduating from Van Nuys High School. BLT 3/5 is the Ground Combat Element for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and is exploring state-of-the-art concepts and technologies as the dedicated force for Sea Dragon 2025, a Marine Corps initiative to prepare for future battles. Talisman Saber is a biennial exercise designed to improve the interoperability between Australian and U.S. forces. The 31st MEU is taking part in Talisman Saber 17 while deployed on a regularly-scheduled patrol of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Stormy Mendez/Released)

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31st MEU Marines refine small-arms proficiency during Talisman Saber 17

Lance Cpl. Jacob Colvin, a combat correspondent with the American Forces Network, Yokota Air Base, Japan, currently supporting the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M4 carbine as part of small-arms and machine gun marksmanship training during Exercise Talisman Saber 17 on Townshend Island, Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia, July 16, 2017. Colvin, 22, is a native of Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 31 provide essential support to the Marines and Sailors of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit while supporting Talisman Saber 17. The 31st MEU is taking part in Talisman Saber 17 while deployed on a regularly-scheduled patrol of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Talisman Saber is a biennial exercise designed to improve the interoperability between Australian and U.S. forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Stormy Mendez/Released)

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USS San Diego & ACU-5 LCAC Ops at SUSTEX

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 14, 2017) - A landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, approaches the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), during amphibious operations as part of a sustainment exercise. San Diego is embarked on a scheduled deployment as part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, which is comprised of more than 1,800 Sailors and 2,600 Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) and San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joseph M. Buliavac/Released)

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USS San Diego & VMM-161 Flight Ops at SUSTEX

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 14, 2017) - An MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (reinforced) 161, participates in flight operations as part of an America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) sustainment exercise. The America ARG, which is comprised of more than 1,800 Sailors and 2,600 Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) and the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), is on a scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joseph M. Buliavac/Released)

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USS San Diego & ACU-5 LCAC Ops at SUSTEX

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 14, 2017) - A landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, departs the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), during amphibious operations as part of a sustainment exercise. San Diego is embarked on a scheduled deployment as part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, which is comprised of more than 1,800 Sailors and 2,600 Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) and San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joseph M. Buliavac/Released)

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USS San Diego & ACU-5 LCAC Ops at SUSTEX

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 14, 2017) - A landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, departs the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), during amphibious operations as part of a sustainment exercise. San Diego is embarked on a scheduled deployment as part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, which is comprised of more than 1,800 Sailors and 2,600 Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) and San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joseph M. Buliavac/Released)

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Combat ready: VMFA-211 prepares mission commanders

A pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 “Wake Island Avengers,” 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to exit an F-35B Lightning II after landing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 10. A total of 10 F-35B Lightning IIs and 250 Marines with VMFA-211 participated in Red Flag 17-3, a realistic combat training exercise hosted by the U.S. Air Force, to assess the squadron’s ability to deploy and support contingency operations using the F-35B. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens/Released)

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Combat ready: VMFA-211 prepares mission commanders

A pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 “Wake Island Avengers,” 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, signals to a ground crew member after landing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 5. A total of 10 F-35B Lightning IIs and 250 Marines with VMFA-211 participated in Red Flag 17-3, a realistic combat training exercise hosted by the U.S. Air Force, to assess the squadron’s ability to deploy and support contingency operations using the F-35B. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens/Released)

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Combat ready: VMFA-211 prepares mission commanders

A pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 “Wake Island Avengers,” 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, signals to a ground crew member after landing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 5. A total of 10 F-35B Lightning IIs and 250 Marines with VMFA-211 participated in Red Flag 17-3, a realistic combat training exercise hosted by the U.S. Air Force, to assess the squadron’s ability to deploy and support contingency operations using the F-35B. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens/Released)

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Bringing lightning to the fight: F-35B conducts FARP at Kadena

U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 refueling teams refuel a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 F-35B Lightning II during a joint forward area refueling point joint training exercise June 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Marines from the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 and Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 conducted a FARP operation alongside Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Group and 18th Wing, enhancing joint operations.

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CJCS in Australia

Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, tours Holsworthy Barracks June 6, 2017.

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U.S. Marines with 4th Marine Regiment visit Corregidor on 75th anniversary of battle

U.S. military and Philippine government officials attend a ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of the fall of Corregidor to the Japanese during World War II on Corregidor, Cavite, May 6, 2017. The ceremony was held to commemorate the Marines, Soldiers, Sailors and Filipinos who fought and sacrificed to defend the Philippines during World War II.

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Training together: Marines dogfight with the Air Force

An F/A-18 Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 takes off en route to a simulated dog fight against the Air Force’s F-16 Falcons with the 310th Fighter Squadron at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 16. The two squadrons are training their pilots in basic fighting maneuvers from March 16 to March 24 at MCAS Miramar.

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Training together: Marines dogfight with the Air Force

F-5N Tiger II fighter jets with Marine Fighter Training Squadron (VMFT) 401 trained at MCAS Miramar with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 and the 310th Fighter Squadron March 16. This training allowed both services to experience different flight tactics and train with different aircraft.

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Training together: Marines dogfight with the Air Force

An F-16 Falcon with the Air Forces 310th Fighter Squadron takes off en route to a simulated dog fight against F/A-18 Hornets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 16. The two squadrons are training their pilots in basic fighting maneuvers from March 16 to March 24 at MCAS Miramar.

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Marine helicopters soar farther than before with auxiliary fuel tanks

A UH-1Y Venom leads the way for an AH-1Z Viper flying by Mount Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan, March 12, 2017. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 validated the long-range capability of the auxiliary fuel tanks on their H-1 platform helicopters by flying more than 314 nautical miles during one leg of the four-day operation, March 10. These aircrafts’ extended range is crucial to maintaining a stronger, more capable forward-deployed force in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The Marines in the aircraft are with HMLA-267, currently assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the unit deployment program. The squadron is based out of Camp Pendleton, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)

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Marine helicopters soar farther than before with auxiliary fuel tanks

Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters past Mount Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan, March 12, 2017. The squadron, currently supporting Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the unit deployment program, validated the long-range capability of auxiliary fuel tanks on their H-1 platform helicopters by flying 314 nautical miles during one leg of the four-day mission, March 10. These aircrafts’ extended range is crucial to maintaining a stronger, more capable forward-deployed force in readiness in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The squadron is based out of Camp Pendleton, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)

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Cobra Gold 2017 Official Opening Ceremony

U.S. Pacific Command Commander Adm. Harry Harris shakes hands with Rear Adm. Chanint Phadungkiat, commandant of Amphibious and Combat Support Service Squadron, Royal Thai Fleet during the official opening ceremony of Cobra Gold 2017, Feb. 14, 2017. Cobra Gold, in its 36th iteration, is the largest Theater Security Cooperation exercise in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. This year’s focus is to advance regional security and ensure effective responses to regional crises by bringing together a robust multinational force to address shared goals and security commitments in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

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