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Retired Sgt. Maj. John Canley, Medal of Honor Recipient, speaks to Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 11, 2019. Sgt. Maj. Canley received the Medal of Honor for his valor in combat during the Vietnam War. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Sechser)

Retired Sgt. Maj. John Canley, Medal of Honor Recipient, speaks to Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 11, 2019. Sgt. Maj. Canley received the Medal of Honor for his valor in combat during the Vietnam War. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Sechser)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Sechser

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Xavier Puente, a mortarman with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, listens to an instructor during the I Marine Expeditionary Force Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Operator New Equipment Training course in 13 Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 16, 2019. The JLTV OPNET course is an eight day training evolution teaching students the vehicle’s characteristics, operations, operator maintenance and safety. Puente is a native of Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Xavier Puente, a mortarman with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, listens to an instructor during the I Marine Expeditionary Force Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Operator New Equipment Training course in 13 Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 16, 2019. The JLTV OPNET course is an eight day training evolution teaching students the vehicle’s characteristics, operations, operator maintenance and safety. Puente is a native of Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie

Joint Light Tactical Vehicles are staged prior to the I Marine Expeditionary Force JLTV Operator New Equipment Training course in 13 Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2019. The JLTV OPNET course is an eight day training evolution teaching students the vehicle’s characteristics, operations, operator maintenance and safety.

Joint Light Tactical Vehicles are staged prior to the I Marine Expeditionary Force JLTV Operator New Equipment Training course in 13 Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2019. The JLTV OPNET course is an eight day training evolution teaching students the vehicle’s characteristics, operations, operator maintenance and safety.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie

U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to fire an M777 Howitzer during exercise KAMANDAG 3 at Colonel Ernesto P. Ravina Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 13, 2019. KAMANDAG helps participating forces maintain a high level of readiness and responsiveness, and enhances combined military-to-military relations, interoperability, and multinational coordination. KAMANDAG is an acronym for the Filipino phrase “Kaagapay Ng Mga Manirigma Ng Dagat,” which translates to “Cooperation of the Warriors of the Sea,” highlighting the partnership between the U.S. and Philippine militaries.

U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to fire an M777 Howitzer during exercise KAMANDAG 3 at Colonel Ernesto P. Ravina Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 13, 2019. KAMANDAG helps participating forces maintain a high level of readiness and responsiveness, and enhances combined military-to-military relations, interoperability, and multinational coordination. KAMANDAG is an acronym for the Filipino phrase “Kaagapay Ng Mga Manirigma Ng Dagat,” which translates to “Cooperation of the Warriors of the Sea,” highlighting the partnership between the U.S. and Philippine militaries.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Ayers

Philippine Marines exchange infantry tactics with U.S. Marine Cpl. Christian Salvaggio prior to a live fire range conducted during KAMANDAG 3 at Colonel Ernesto P. Ravina Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 14, 2019. The United States is proud to participate in this Philippine-led, bilateral exercise in order to develop capabilities across a wide range of military operations. Salvaggio, a native of Johnston, Pa., is a squad leader with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment. KAMANDAG is an acronym for the Filipino phrase “Kaagapay Ng Mga Manirigma Ng Dagat,” which translates to “Cooperation of the Warriors of the Sea,” highlighting the partnership between the U.S. and Philippine militaries.

Philippine Marines exchange infantry tactics with U.S. Marine Cpl. Christian Salvaggio prior to a live fire range conducted during KAMANDAG 3 at Colonel Ernesto P. Ravina Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 14, 2019. The United States is proud to participate in this Philippine-led, bilateral exercise in order to develop capabilities across a wide range of military operations. Salvaggio, a native of Johnston, Pa., is a squad leader with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment. KAMANDAG is an acronym for the Filipino phrase “Kaagapay Ng Mga Manirigma Ng Dagat,” which translates to “Cooperation of the Warriors of the Sea,” highlighting the partnership between the U.S. and Philippine militaries.

Photo by Cpl. Harrison Rakhshani

191017-M-MI961-2001 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 17, 2019) Digital art and photos were used for this layout and design to inform an online audience via social media about the role of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the 7th Fleet area of operations. The Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU are deployed to the 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners, and allies, and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic illustration by Lance Cpl. Jared Sabins)

191017-M-MI961-2001 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 17, 2019) Digital art and photos were used for this layout and design to inform an online audience via social media about the role of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the 7th Fleet area of operations. The Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU are deployed to the 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners, and allies, and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic illustration by Lance Cpl. Jared Sabins)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jared Sabins

U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Philippine Marines with the 17th Marine Corps Field Artillery Battalion, pose for a group photo at Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Philippines, during exercise KAMANDAG 3, Oct. 13, 2019. KAMANDAG helps participating forces maintain a high level of readiness and responsiveness, and enhances combined military-to-military relations, interoperability, and multinational coordination. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert)

U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Philippine Marines with the 17th Marine Corps Field Artillery Battalion, pose for a group photo at Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Philippines, during exercise KAMANDAG 3, Oct. 13, 2019. KAMANDAG helps participating forces maintain a high level of readiness and responsiveness, and enhances combined military-to-military relations, interoperability, and multinational coordination. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert

A light armored vehicle with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires its main gun during a live shoot at Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 12, 2019 during exercise KAMANDAG 3. KAMANDAG advances military modernization and capability development through subject matter expert exchanges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Adam Dublinske)

A light armored vehicle with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires its main gun during a live shoot at Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 12, 2019 during exercise KAMANDAG 3. KAMANDAG advances military modernization and capability development through subject matter expert exchanges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Adam Dublinske)

Photo by Sgt. Adam Dublinske

Assault amphibious vehicles participate in an amphibious landing during exercise KAMANDAG 3 at Marine Base Gregorio Lim, Ternate, Philippines, Oct. 12, 2019. KAMANDAG helps participating forces maintain a high level of readiness and responsiveness, and enhances combined military-to-military relations, interoperability, and multinational coordination. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dalton S. Swanbeck)

Assault amphibious vehicles participate in an amphibious landing during exercise KAMANDAG 3 at Marine Base Gregorio Lim, Ternate, Philippines, Oct. 12, 2019. KAMANDAG helps participating forces maintain a high level of readiness and responsiveness, and enhances combined military-to-military relations, interoperability, and multinational coordination. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dalton S. Swanbeck)

Photo by Cpl. Dalton Swanbeck

191007-M-QS181-1021 PENANJONG, BRUNEI (Oct. 7, 2019) U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and soldiers with the Royal Brunei Armed Forces set security after reaching an objective point. Elements of the 11th MEU are ashore in Brunei to perform day and night training in an urban environment and to enhance interoperability and partnership between the U.S. and Brunei during Combined Afloat Readiness and Training - Brunei 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Monty)

191007-M-QS181-1021 PENANJONG, BRUNEI (Oct. 7, 2019) U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and soldiers with the Royal Brunei Armed Forces set security after reaching an objective point. Elements of the 11th MEU are ashore in Brunei to perform day and night training in an urban environment and to enhance interoperability and partnership between the U.S. and Brunei during Combined Afloat Readiness and Training - Brunei 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Monty)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Monty

191003-M-ET529-1003 MALAYSIA (Oct. 3, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Scott, the company intelligence specialist with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, shows members of the Malaysian Armed Forces a remote controlled drone during Tiger Strike 2019. U.S. Marines and Sailors joined Malaysian Armed Forces for exercise Tiger Strike 2019 where both forces participated in jungle survival, amphibious assault, aerial raids, and combat service support training and cultural exchanges (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Israel Chincio)

191003-M-ET529-1003 MALAYSIA (Oct. 3, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Scott, the company intelligence specialist with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, shows members of the Malaysian Armed Forces a remote controlled drone during Tiger Strike 2019. U.S. Marines and Sailors joined Malaysian Armed Forces for exercise Tiger Strike 2019 where both forces participated in jungle survival, amphibious assault, aerial raids, and combat service support training and cultural exchanges (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Israel Chincio)

Photo by Cpl. Israel Chincio

A U.S. and Thai Marine run back to an amphibious assault vehicle after setting a simulated demolition charge during Cobra Gold, an annual multinational exercise in Thailand, Feb. 19, 2019. Cobra Gold demonstrates the commitment of the United States and Thailand to their long-standing alliance while promoting security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

A U.S. and Thai Marine run back to an amphibious assault vehicle after setting a simulated demolition charge during Cobra Gold, an annual multinational exercise in Thailand, Feb. 19, 2019. Cobra Gold demonstrates the commitment of the United States and Thailand to their long-standing alliance while promoting security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Bragg

U.S. and Thai marines boost morale before conducting a combined arms live-fire exercise in Ban Chan Khrem, Thailand, Feb. 20, 2019, during Cobra Gold, a multinational exercise focused on supporting the humanitarian needs of communities in the region.

U.S. and Thai marines boost morale before conducting a combined arms live-fire exercise in Ban Chan Khrem, Thailand, Feb. 20, 2019, during Cobra Gold, a multinational exercise focused on supporting the humanitarian needs of communities in the region.

Photo by Army Spc. Mary Calkin

Marines greet students during a health event in Chanthaburi, Thailand, Feb. 6, 2019, during Cobra Gold, a multinational exercise focused on supporting the humanitarian needs of communities in the region.

Marines greet students during a health event in Chanthaburi, Thailand, Feb. 6, 2019, during Cobra Gold, a multinational exercise focused on supporting the humanitarian needs of communities in the region.

Photo by Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kenny Nunez Bigay

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Ashley Zappier fires an M240B machine gun aboard the USS Green Bay in the Gulf of Thailand, Feb. 17, 2019, during Cobra Gold, a multinational exercise focused on supporting the humanitarian needs of communities in the region.

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Ashley Zappier fires an M240B machine gun aboard the USS Green Bay in the Gulf of Thailand, Feb. 17, 2019, during Cobra Gold, a multinational exercise focused on supporting the humanitarian needs of communities in the region.

Photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Anaid Banuelos Rodriguez

An Air Force CV-22 Osprey helicopter lands on the flight deck of the USS Green Bay in the Gulf of Thailand, Feb. 18, 2019, during Cobra Gold, a multinational exercise focused on supporting the humanitarian needs of communities in the region.

An Air Force CV-22 Osprey helicopter lands on the flight deck of the USS Green Bay in the Gulf of Thailand, Feb. 18, 2019, during Cobra Gold, a multinational exercise focused on supporting the humanitarian needs of communities in the region.

Photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Anaid Banuelos Rodriguez

Royal Thai Armed Forces Master Sgt. 1st Class. Saengchai Seeuthai, left, explains how to eat a scorpion to U.S. Soldiers with Bravo Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, during exercise Cobra Gold 19 at Phitsanulok, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb 13, 2019. Cobra Gold is one of the largest theater security cooperation exercises in the Indo-Pacific and is an integral part of the U.S. commitment to strengthen engagement in the region. Cobra Gold 19, the 38th iteration of this exercise, emphasizes coordination on civic action, such as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, seeking to expand regional cooperation and collaboration in these vital areas.

Royal Thai Armed Forces Master Sgt. 1st Class. Saengchai Seeuthai, left, explains how to eat a scorpion to U.S. Soldiers with Bravo Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, during exercise Cobra Gold 19 at Phitsanulok, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb 13, 2019. Cobra Gold is one of the largest theater security cooperation exercises in the Indo-Pacific and is an integral part of the U.S. commitment to strengthen engagement in the region. Cobra Gold 19, the 38th iteration of this exercise, emphasizes coordination on civic action, such as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, seeking to expand regional cooperation and collaboration in these vital areas.

Photo by Cpl. Robert Gavaldon

U.S., Republic of Korea, and Royal Thai Marines conduct an amphibious assault rehearsal during Cobra Gold 19 at Hat Yao Beach, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 15, 2019. Cobra Gold demonstrates the commitment of the Kingdom of Thailand and the United States to our long-standing alliance, promotes regional partnerships and advances security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S., Republic of Korea, and Royal Thai Marines conduct an amphibious assault rehearsal during Cobra Gold 19 at Hat Yao Beach, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 15, 2019. Cobra Gold demonstrates the commitment of the Kingdom of Thailand and the United States to our long-standing alliance, promotes regional partnerships and advances security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kenny Nunez Bigay

(Left to Right) Participants, India Air Commander Ak Chourasia, South Korea Capt. Won Seok Kang, Indonesia Lt. Col. Luhut Bernandus Sidabariba, Thai Maj. Gen. Jaras Panyadee, the Chief of Staff of 3rd Army Area, Thai Lt. Gen. Siravuth Wongkantee, Director of Joint Civil Affair Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTArF), Mr. Joseph Martin, the Director of Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance (CFE-DMHA), Singapore Lt. Col. Ho Wan Huo, Japan Col. Masanori Koide and China Lt. Col. Zhou Ming pose for a participant photo during the second annual Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Tabletop Exercise (HADR TTX), as part of the 38th annual Thai, U.S. co-sponsored Cobra Gold Exercise, opening ceremony in Phitsanulok Province, Thailand, on Feb. 11, 2019. The HADR TTX consists of a four-day program to learn and share civil military challenges across a spectrum of operational environments, including international disaster response and complex contingencies. The table top exercise is composed of two parts: the first part will include a focus on international disaster response; and the second part will focus on complex contingencies. The event is being hosted by Thai Lt. Gen. Siravuth Wongkantee, Director of Joint Civil Affair Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTArF), in collaboration with Mr. Joseph Martin, the Director of Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance (CFE-DMHA) and Thai Maj. Gen. Jaras Panyadee, the Chief of Staff of 3rd Army Area with participation of nine nations.

(Left to Right) Participants, India Air Commander Ak Chourasia, South Korea Capt. Won Seok Kang, Indonesia Lt. Col. Luhut Bernandus Sidabariba, Thai Maj. Gen. Jaras Panyadee, the Chief of Staff of 3rd Army Area, Thai Lt. Gen. Siravuth Wongkantee, Director of Joint Civil Affair Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTArF), Mr. Joseph Martin, the Director of Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance (CFE-DMHA), Singapore Lt. Col. Ho Wan Huo, Japan Col. Masanori Koide and China Lt. Col. Zhou Ming pose for a participant photo during the second annual Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Tabletop Exercise (HADR TTX), as part of the 38th annual Thai, U.S. co-sponsored Cobra Gold Exercise, opening ceremony in Phitsanulok Province, Thailand, on Feb. 11, 2019. The HADR TTX consists of a four-day program to learn and share civil military challenges across a spectrum of operational environments, including international disaster response and complex contingencies. The table top exercise is composed of two parts: the first part will include a focus on international disaster response; and the second part will focus on complex contingencies. The event is being hosted by Thai Lt. Gen. Siravuth Wongkantee, Director of Joint Civil Affair Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTArF), in collaboration with Mr. Joseph Martin, the Director of Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance (CFE-DMHA) and Thai Maj. Gen. Jaras Panyadee, the Chief of Staff of 3rd Army Area with participation of nine nations.

Photo by U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert G. Gavaldon

Royal Thai Armed Forces Lt. Gen. Siravuth Woungkantee, director of joint civil affairs, speaks during a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief opening ceremony as part of exercise Cobra Gold 19 at Phitsanulok, Thailand, Feb. 11, 2019. Cobra Gold is one of the largest theater security cooperation exercises in the Indo-Pacific and is an integral part of the U.S. commitment to strengthen engagement in the region. Cobra Gold 19, the 38th iteration of this exercise, emphasizes coordination on civic action, such as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, seeking to expand regional cooperation and collaboration in these vital areas.

Royal Thai Armed Forces Lt. Gen. Siravuth Woungkantee, director of joint civil affairs, speaks during a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief opening ceremony as part of exercise Cobra Gold 19 at Phitsanulok, Thailand, Feb. 11, 2019. Cobra Gold is one of the largest theater security cooperation exercises in the Indo-Pacific and is an integral part of the U.S. commitment to strengthen engagement in the region. Cobra Gold 19, the 38th iteration of this exercise, emphasizes coordination on civic action, such as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, seeking to expand regional cooperation and collaboration in these vital areas.

Photo by Cpl. Robert Gavaldon

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific