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U.S. Marines with Tank Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participate in Exercise Alligator Dagger in Djibouti, Africa, Dec. 6-22. This exercise enabled the tank platoon to conduct multiple firing ranges, practice tank formations, and perform annual maintenance. This exercise provided an opportunity for the three ships of the Makin-Island Amphibious Ready Group/11th MEU to come together and conduct amphibious training within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. Gunnery Sgt. Robert B. Brown Jr. directed this video and provided supplemental videography. Lance Cpl. Zachery Laning edited and provided the bulk of the videography.

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in Exercise Alligator Dagger in Djibouti, Africa, Dec. 6-22, 2016. The unilateral exercise provided an opportunity for the Makin-Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th MEU to train in amphibious operations and combat sustainment training ashore in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 11th MEU is currently supporting U.S. 5th Fleet's mission to promote and maintain stability and security in the region.

Marines with 1st Marine Division train throughout the year to ensure that they can meet our nation's call when needed. Since 1941, the Division has fought and ensured the safety and security of our and allied partner. 2016 was a year that say our Marines in continual operations in the Middle East supporting Iraqi forces in the fight against ISIL, aboard the 11th, 13, and 15th Marine Expeditionary Units in the Pacific, and training for the future - making us the most engaged ground combat element in the Marine Corps today. Have a Happy Holiday Season, from the 1st Marine Division to You.

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment conducted aerial insertion and raids during Steel Knight in Yuma, Ariz., Dec. 6-8, 2016. The training provide a realistic scenario for the Marines to enhance raid skills clearing and securing open areas and urban terrains. Steel Knight is a division level exercise designed to enhance the command and control and interoperaiblity with the 1st Marine Division, its adjacent units and naval support forces. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Frank Cordoba/Released)

Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, conducts a live-fire mechanized assault during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation as part of Steel Knight 2017 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 7, 2016. Steel Knight is an annual exercise lead by the 1st Marine Division that spans the western United States and California coast. Focusing on ground fires, maneuver warfare tactics and command and control capabilities, this exercise tests Marines and Sailors across a range of environments and against a thinking opposing force which ensures that the 1st Marine Division is the Marine Corps' largest, most capable and most lethal combat force in readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Timothy Valero)

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment conducted aerial insertion and raids during Steel Knight in Yuma, Arizona, Dec. 6-8, 2016. The training provide a realistic scenario for the Marines to enhance raid skills clearing and securing open areas and urban terrains. Steel Knight is a division level exercise designed to enhance the command and control and interoperaiblity with the 1st Marine Division, its adjacent units and naval support forces. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Frank Cordoba/Released)

Steel Knight 2017 is a division level exercise encompassing live-fire ranges and simulated combat across the scope and scale of warfighting, enhancing the readiness and lethality of the 1st Marine Division in Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 3, 2016.

Marines of 3rd Bn, 5th Marine Regiment conduct operations during Integrated Training Exercise 1-17 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center 29 Palms. Production by Staff Sgt. Phillip Elgie

Marines of 3/5 are currently field testing equipment and technology from the Marine Corps War Fighting Lab during Integrated Training Exercise 1-17 in order to enhance and sustain combined arms proficiency in preparation for their deployment as the Ground Combat Element for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Daniel Betancourt Jr.)

Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force recently completed an extracurricular course designed to train Marines to be confident first responders in any situation. The three-day course consists of hands-on training to teach Marines combat lifesaving skills.

Marines of 3/5 are currently field testing equipment and technology from the Marine Corps War Fighting Lab during Integrated Training Exercise 1-17 in order to enhance and sustain combined arms proficiency in preparation for their deployment as the Ground Combat Element for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Daniel Betancourt Jr.)

Marines with 3rd Battalion 4th Marine Regiment conduct Mountain Warfare Training at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., Oct. 22, 2016. The month long exercise hones the Marines skills in traversing the mountainous terrain of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range.

Marines and hospital corpsman with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, train in first aid and medical evacuation procedures in a battalion aid station during a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., October 18, 2016. The purpose of the field exercise was to train the elements of the unit as one in preparation for the upcoming Marine Corps Combat readiness Evaluation. The BAS is set up in order to provide Marines on the front basic first aid. Marines train alongside Navy hospital corpsmen in first aid and practice evacuation procedures. The 1st Marine Division is employed as the ground combat element of I Marine Expeditionary Force and provides the ground combat forces necessary for ship to shore forcible entry operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Justin Huffty)

Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, train using communications gear during a field exercise aboard Marine Corp Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., October 18, 2016. The purpose of the field exercise was to train the elements of the unit as one in preparation for the upcoming Marine Corps Combat readiness Evaluation. Marines practiced using and maintaining different types of communication gear in the field. The 1st Marine Division is employed as the ground combat element of I Marine Expeditionary Force and provides the ground combat forces necessary for ship to shore forcible entry operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Justin Huffty)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Taks Force Koa Moana 16-4 integrated with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces to train in emergency field medical procedures in Suva, Fiji, Oct. 17, 2016. The Koa Moana exercise seeks to enhance senior military leader engagements between allied and partner nations in the Pacific with a collective interest in military-to-military relations and to discuss key aspects of military operations, capability development and interoperability in the South Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Quavaungh Pointer)

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines run an early morning battalion run, climb up the hill, 'The Beast', receives awards and commemorate the Marine Maj. Raymond J. Mendoza.

Check out what’s been happening in this week’s edition of Around the MEF. 1st Reconnaissance Battalion conducts night operations. Marines with 1st Marine Logistics Group set sail for San Francisco Fleet Week. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment attend Advanced Marksmanship Training Course. For more information visit: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/485587/1st-recon-battalion-owns-night https://www.dvidshub.net/video/485609/san-francisco-fleet-week-2016-teaser https://www.dvidshub.net/video/485381/marines-master-advanced-infantry-skills-during-raid-leaders-course

U.S. Marines and sailors with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin (MRF-D), conclude their time in Australia, Oct. 7, 2016. MRF-D is a six-month deployment of Marines into Darwin, Australia, where they conducted exercises and trained with Australian Defense Forces and regional partners, strengthening the U.S.-Australia alliance. (U. S. Marine Corps Motion Imagery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Cpl. Jordan Walker)

13th MEU Combat Camera, Camp Pendleton (October 6, 2016) - WestPac-16 deployment February 2016 to September 2016. The 13th MEU deployed to 5th and 7th fleet area of operations providing close air support to Iraqi security forces and the coalition fighting ISIL in Operation Inherent Resolve. The Fighting 13th supported the UAE-led coalition fighting Al Qaeda in Mukalla, Yemen. The Fighting 13th participated in multinational training exercises SSang Yong in South Korea and Eager Lion in Jordan. The Fighting 13th participated in theater security cooperation engagements with military counterparts in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Hector de Jesus/RELEASED)

Infantry Training Battalion aids Marines in forging new skills. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Justin Bowles)

Marines participate in the Battery Supervisors Course held at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 28, 2016. Marines learn how to use tools such as the M2A2 Aiming Circle, the Defense Advanced Global Positioning System Receiver and the Ruggedized Personal Digital Assistant to properly set up a battery unit and control the unit from leadership positions. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Justin Huffty)

Check out what's been happening in this week’s edition of Around the MEF. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 15 conduct a field exercise. The commanders of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing invites everyone to attend the 2016 Miramar Air Show. Sailors get promoted to Chief Petty Officer. For more info visit: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/484327/clb-15-field-exercise-ii https://www.dvidshub.net/video/484443/marine-expeditionary-force-sailors-join-goat-locker https://www.dvidshub.net/video/482639/welcome-2016-mcas-miramar-air-show

Marines participate in a Company C squad competition at Robertson Barracks, Northern Territory, Australia, Sept. 23, 2016. The squad-level competition determined which rifle squad or weapons platoon section had the best physical fitness, small-unit leadership, and cohesion within Company C, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin.

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group/11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct its Certification Exercise off the coast of California, Sept. 7-23, 2016. CERTEX is the final exercise, in which the MEU is evaluated and certified to deploy to the Central and Pacific Commands' areas of responsibilities during their upcoming WestPac 16-2 deployment.

Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conducted a field exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., from Sept. 12-16, 2016. The Marines conducted engineering operations, set up security, constructed indirect fire bunkers, trained in a combat convoy simulator, and were evaluated on their performance throughout the exercise. The exercise was designed to prepare the unit for future deployments, exercises and San Francisco Fleet Week later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Adam Dublinske/released)

Marines with Marine Rotational Force - Darwin and Australian Soldiers with 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, exchange weapons on Robertson Barracks Close Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, Sept. 14 and 16, 2016.

Teaser for mountain training conducted by Company K, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment at Marine Corps Community Services Big Bear Recreation Center, Big Bear Lake, Calif., Sept, 6-11, 2016.

B-Roll/Interviews of Marine with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment after conducting mountain terrain training at Marine Corps Community Services Big Bear Recreation Center, Big Bear, Calif., Sept. 10, 2016. This training was in preparation for the battalion level exercise in Bridgeport, California

Marines with 3rd Battalion 4th Marine Regiment Conducts mountain terrain training at Marine Corps Community Services Big Bear Recreation Center, Big Bear Lake, Calif., Sept. 10, 2016. This training was to prepare the Marines for a battalion level exercise at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California.

U.S. Marines and soldiers, Australian Army soldiers, and the People’s Liberation Army soldiers participate in Exercise Kowari, a survival training exercise, at Daly River region, Northern Territory, Australia, on Aug. 27 to Sept. 9.

In this 1st MLG "How To" series production Sgt. William Fabrocini demonstrates the features and operation of the M136 AT4 Rocket Launcher aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 7, 2016.

Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin endure a French Armed Forces Nautical Commando Course at Quartier Gribeauval, New Caledonia, Aug. 15 to Sept. 1, 2016. This marks the first U.S. forces ever to complete the course. The course is a part of Exercise AmeriCal 16, a bilateral training exercise designed to enhance mutual combat capabilities and improve relations between the U.S. Marine Corps and the French Armed Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Carlos Cruz Jr.)

U.S. Marines and sailors with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, attend the USO Warrior Day Event at Robertson Barracks, Australia, August 30, 2016. The USO Warrior Day Event provides Marines and sailors with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, entertainment and time to build camaraderie after Exercise Koolendong. (U. S. Marine Corps Motion Imagery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Cpl. Jordan Walker)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, conduct Exercise Koolendong 16 at Bradshaw Field Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, August 28, 2016. The Marines are part of Marine Rotational Force - Darwin and are taking part in Exercise Koolendong 16, a tri – lateral training exercise between U.S. Marines, Austalian Defence Forces and French Armed Forces New Caledonia. (U. S. Marine Corps Motion Imagery by MCIPAC Combat Camera Cpl. Jordan Walker)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif., (Aug. 26, 2016) -- Lance Cpl. Caitlin Bevel tell us what has happened around the I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, Aug. 26, 2016. MCAS warrior run comp. U.S. Marines of headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miaramar participate in a warrior run competetion to detrermine wich section has the fastest team aboard MCAS Miramar 23 Aug., 2016. The participants ran 3.5 miles with 25lbs of weight in their packs adittionally carrying one water jug and two ammo cans. Lt. Col. Micheal A. Spears Commanding officer, HHS, MCAS Miramar and the HHS Sgt. Maj., Sgt. Maj. Kenneth F. Wiss were in attendance. https://www.dvidshub.net/video/480596/mcas-miramar-warrior-run ITX An overview video of what Marines conducting during Integrated Training Exercise 5-16 aboard Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. https://www.dvidshub.net/video/480183/integrated-training-exercise-5-16 Frozen Chosin Reunion 1950 MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — More than 150 Marine combat veterans and their families gathered for the reunion of the “Chosin Few,” August 17, 2016, aboard Camp Pendleton. The survivors of the battle of Chosin Reservoir come together biannually to reconnect and remember their fallen brothers in the intense battle. The veterans greatly appreciate the recognition for their trials, but it’s the emotions invoked from seeing their brothers who struggled alongside them that makes the reunion truly meaningful. https://www.dvidshub.net/video/479691/frozen-chosin-reunion __ Image: ARFF Mass cass Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting extinguish a fire during an aircraft mass casualty exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 24. Marines with ARFF and firefighters with the MCAS Miramar Fire Department worked alongside San Diego first responders to improve response times, solidify existing standard operating procedures for emergencies and fulfill annual training requirements. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2816722/san-diego-first-responders-conduct-mass-casualty-exercise-aboard-mcas-miramar crew chief loads osprey casualty A crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing leads Marines with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, onto an MV-22 Osprey during an integrated training exercise on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., August 14, 2016. ITX is designed to bring together the ground combat, air combat, and logistics combat elements of the Marine Corps into one fully capable and lethal unit ready to respond to global uncertainty. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2792238/3rd-battalion-7th-marines-off-flying-start night shoot Lance Cpl. Login Loftis, a machine gunner with Company F, 2nd Battalion 5th Marine Regiment fires a M240 medium machine gun as Lance Cpl. Krikland Harrington, a machine gunner with Company F, 2/5, looks through his night vision optic to guide Loftis onto his target during Integrated Training Exercise 5-16 aboard Marine Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms Calif., Aug. 18, 2016. ITX is designed to bring together the ground combat, air combat and logistics combat elements of the Marine Corps into one fully capable and lethal unit ready to respond to global uncertainty. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2807209/2nd-battalion-5th-marines-take-night secure perimeter, bring casualties back Private First Class Tyler Ren, left, and Lance Cpl. Adam Lovell, right, with Security Forces Platoon, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group (I MHG), assess simulated casualties during a mass-casualty drill during I Marine Expeditionary Force Large Scale Exercise 2016 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 16, 2016. The security forces platoon ensured security of the perimeter as they waited for stretchers to transport simulated casualties to the aid station. LSE-16 is designed to enhance the command and control, and the interoperability between the I MEF command element staff, and its higher, adjacent and subordinate command headquarters. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2799489/secure-perimeter-bring-casualties-back Bureaucracy A U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams Tank, with Delta Company, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division conducts offensive and defensive tactics during Large Scale Exercise (LSE) on August 16, 2016, on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. LSE-16 is designed to enhance the command and control, and interoperability between I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) and its higher, adjacent and subordinate command headquarters. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2807219/bureaucracy __ assess 1st Tank Bn., 1st MARDIV Live fire at LSE U.S. Marines with Delta Company, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division conduct a Large Scale Exercise (LSE) on Marine Air Ground Command Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. Aug 18, 2016. LSE 2016 is designed to enhance the command and control and interoperability between I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) and its higher, adjacent and subordinate command headquarters https://www.dvidshub.net/video/479994/lse-16-1st-tank-battalion-live-fire-b-roll

An overview video of what MAGTF-7, commanded by the 7th Marine Regiment Headquarters, conducting during Integrated Training Exercise 5-16 aboard Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Marines with 92 régiment d'infanterie, French Armed Forces New Caledonia (FANC), and Marines and Sailors with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, swapped weapons during table 5 training during Exercise Koolendong at Bradshaw Field Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, August 17, 2016. The Marines are part of Marine Rotational Force - Darwin and are taking part in Exercise Koolendong 16, a tri – lateral training exercise between U.S. Marines, Austalian Defence Forces and French Armed Forces New Caledonia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Cpl. Jordan D. Walker)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, conduct a movement to contact drill at Bradshaw Field Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, Aug. 10, 2016. The Marines are part of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin and are taking part in Exercise Koolendong 16, a tri – lateral training exercise between U.S. Marines, Austalian Defence Forces and French Armed Forces New Caledonia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Cpl. Jordan D. Walker)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Marines of 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, participate in urban breaching at a demolition range on Camp Pendleton, July 26, 2016. This event allowed riflemen to cross-train with assaultmen and combat engineers to teach the Marines the skills of each job. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall)

PHIBRON-MEU Integration (PMINT) is the first of three pre-deployment training events for the ARG/MEU. PMINT aims to enhance coordinated operation between PHIBRON 5, the 11th MEU, and the three ships comprising the ARG — amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25), and amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45).

U.S. Marines with India company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, conduct a raid during military operations in urban terrain training, along with the Canadian and Chilean service members during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, July 19, 2016.Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Nathaniel S. McAllister/Released)

U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct a live-fire assault on a training objective using service rifles, 40mm training grenades and M249 Squad Automatic Weapons during Western Pacific Deployment 16-1. The Marines also received overhead supporting fires from a team of 81mm mortars to their rear.

U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines conduct Infantry Immersion Training in conjunction with the Canadian Marines during RIMPAC 2016, aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 11, 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971.(U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl Rachael E. Zilliox/Released)

U.S. Marines and sailors participate in Exercise Hamel at Cultana Training Area, South Australia, Australia, July 9, 2016. Exercise Hamel is a trilateral training exercise with Australian, New Zealand, and U.S. forces to enhance cooperation, trust, and friendship.

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. (July 13, 2016)—Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment test equipment provided by the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, July 08, 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct simulated raids in Yuma, Arizona, and Reno, Nevada as part of the MEU’s Realistic Urban Training exercise, June 8-23, 2016. RUT is the second of five major training exercises in the MEU’s predeployment training cycle, preceding their Western Pacific 16-2 deployment to the Pacific and Central Commands’ areas of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Lance Cpl. Devan K. Gowans)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Marines with 1st Maintenance Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group conduct a battalion field exercise on Camp Pendleton June 20 - 24, 2016. The purpose of the week long training evolution was to allow the unit’s Marines and sailors to hone their combat and operational skills. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Garrett White/Released)

Marines with Company D 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion 1st Marine Division, provide fire from the M252 81mm Medium Extended Range Mortar mounted in specially equipped Light Armored Vehicles aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 22, 2016.Company D provided fire support as Marines in Basic Reconnaissance Training at the School of Infantry West earned their certifications as forward observers by calling for fire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, embarked on the HMAS Adelaide from Port of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, to Port of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, June 21, 2016. This marks the first time Marines and sailors from Marine Rotational Force - Darwin have embarked in such numbers on an Australian HMAS. This opportunity allows for MRF-D to expand the partnership capabilities with our Australian allies.

U.S. Marines with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group participate in a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) on Camp Pendleton, Calif. June 20, 2016. The purpose of the MCCRE is an assessment of the unit’s combat readiness. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Combat Camera video by Sgt Rodion Zabolotniy /RELEASED)