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U.S. Marines with Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-West, Hawaii Detachment, engage simulated enemy during urban operations training, Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, July 11, 2023. The training was conducted as part of the Advanced Infantry Marine Course. AIMC is designed to enhance and test Marines’ skills with a focus on reinforcing proper patrols and operational procedures. - U.S. Marines with Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-West, Hawaii Detachment, engage simulated enemy during urban operations training, Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, July 11, 2023. The training was conducted as part of the Advanced Infantry Marine Course. AIMC is designed to enhance and test Marines’ skills with a focus on reinforcing proper patrols and operational procedures.

U.S. Marines, Army test fueling systems during RIMPAC - U.S. Marine Cpl. Michael Michehl, a line noncommissioned officer with Marine Wing Support Detachment 24, controls forward arming and refueling point operations after refueling a Bell AH-1W Super Cobra during a field test for the Expeditionary Mobile Fuel Additization Capability system as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 18, 2018. RIMPAC provides high-value training for task-organized, highly capable Marine Air-Ground Task Force and enhances the critical crisis response capability of U.S. Marines in the Pacific.

Canadian soldiers team up with U.S. Marines for amphib raid during RIMPAC - Canadian soldiers with the Royal 22e Régiment exit an AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicle during an amphibious raid as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 13, 2018. This evolution provided an opportunity for participating nations to share best practices which included loading and unloading drills as well as squad attacks. RIMPAC demonstrates the value of amphibious forces and provides high-value training for task-organized, highly capable Marine Air-Ground Task Forces enhancing the critical crisis response capability of U.S. forces and partners globally.

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific hosts the 4th annual Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) with representatives of 22 allied and partner militaries from around the Indo-Pacific region in Hawaii May 21-24, 2018. - U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific hosts the 4th annual Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) with representatives of 22 allied and partner militaries from around the Indo-Pacific region in Hawaii May 21-24, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps Graphic by Sgt. Hilda Perez)

Counsilor Yamada Hiroshi, Japan Diet Upper House Member, discusses key civil-military affairs concerning U.S. Marine Corps equities in Japan and the Indo-Pacific region during a meeting with U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David H. Berger at Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii, April 30, 2018. - Counsilor Yamada Hiroshi, Japan Diet Upper House Member, discusses key civil-military affairs concerning U.S. Marine Corps equities in Japan and the Indo-Pacific region during a meeting with U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David H. Berger at Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii, April 30, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Makenzie Fallon)

Minister Kahu Kelekona Bishaw performs a traditional Hawaiian blessing during the Marine Memorial Rededication Ceremony at the USS ARIZONA Education Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, Aug. 19, 2016. Bishaw sprinkled fresh Hawaiian water over the memorial, representing the connection between Hawaii and the fallen Marines. - Minister Kahu Kelekona Bishaw performs a traditional Hawaiian blessing during the Marine Memorial Rededication Ceremony at the USS ARIZONA Education Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, Aug. 19, 2016. Bishaw sprinkled fresh Hawaiian water over the memorial, representing the connection between Hawaii and the fallen Marines.

Master Gunnery Sgt. Mark Gleason, Bandmaster of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band, receives a gift from the president of the Indonesian Defense University, after a performance by the MARFORPAC Band Brass Quintet for students and staff at the Indonesia Defense University, June 5, 2015. The performance was the last of five performances on their four-day trip to Jakarta. This was the first time members from the MARFORPAC Band traveled to Indonesia. - Master Gunnery Sgt. Mark Gleason, Bandmaster of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band, receives a gift from the president of the Indonesian Defense University, after a performance by the MARFORPAC Band Brass Quintet for students and staff at the Indonesia Defense University, June 5, 2015. The performance was the last of five performances on their four-day trip to Jakarta. This was the first time members from the MARFORPAC Band traveled to Indonesia.

Cpl. Mitchem Anderson, a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band Brass Quartet trombone player, performs at the Ambassador's Residence, June 4, 2015. The Brass Quartet performed for U.S. Embassy staff and Indonesian citizens at an Independence Day performance that is being held a month ahead of time due to the upcoming month of Ramadan. This is the first time that the band has played in Indonesia. - Cpl. Mitchem Anderson, a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band Brass Quartet trombone player, performs at the Ambassador's Residence, June 4, 2015. The Brass Quartet performed for U.S. Embassy staff and Indonesian citizens at an Independence Day performance that is being held a month ahead of time due to the upcoming month of Ramadan. This is the first time that the band has played in Indonesia.

State of Hawai'i Governor David Ige, and Sgt. Jonathon McDonald, a motor transport operator with Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific pose, for a photo, May 8, 2015 at the Hawai'i State Capitol Building. McDonald was recognized as the Marine Corps' 2015 Outstanding Community Service Honoree for the State of Hawai'i for volunteering during his free time to work with special needs children. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Erik Estrada) - State of Hawai'i Governor David Ige, and Sgt. Jonathon McDonald, a motor transport operator with Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific pose, for a photo, May 8, 2015 at the Hawai'i State Capitol Building. McDonald was recognized as the Marine Corps' 2015 Outstanding Community Service Honoree for the State of Hawai'i for volunteering during his free time to work with special needs children. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Erik Estrada)

Lance Cpl. Ivan Trujillo, a scout with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, hikes up Ulupau Crater aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 8, 2015, before conducting high angle firing with his platoon. The Marines trained with high angle shooting, which is anything 30 degrees or greater between them and their target. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Dietz) - Lance Cpl. Ivan Trujillo, a scout with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, hikes up Ulupau Crater aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 8, 2015, before conducting high angle firing with his platoon. The Marines trained with high angle shooting, which is anything 30 degrees or greater between them and their target. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Dietz)