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Republic of Korea Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jeong Hyung-Goo watches a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey land on the flight deck of the Republic of Korea ship Dokdo (LPH 6111), at sea, March 26, 2015. This was the first time an Osprey has landed on a ROK amphibious assault ship. The aircraft is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines of the 31st MEU are embarked aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and are currently participating in Korean Marine Exchange Program 15 during the MEU’s annual Spring Patrol of the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Joseph DiGirolamo/Released) - Republic of Korea Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jeong Hyung-Goo watches a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey land on the flight deck of the Republic of Korea ship Dokdo (LPH 6111), at sea, March 26, 2015. This was the first time an Osprey has landed on a ROK amphibious assault ship. The aircraft is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines of the 31st MEU are embarked aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and are currently participating in Korean Marine Exchange Program 15 during the MEU’s annual Spring Patrol of the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Joseph DiGirolamo/Released)

Sgt. Antonio Lowe, left, and Cpl. Jimmy Ryan, right, watch as an MV-22B Osprey flies over the Nightingale team during a mass casualty evacuation drill Feb. 9 held at the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan. The Nightingale team, a contingency force of medical personnel trained to respond to mass casualties, participated in the drill to hone their skills. Lowe and Ryan are with the Communications Platoon, Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei/ Released) - Sgt. Antonio Lowe, left, and Cpl. Jimmy Ryan, right, watch as an MV-22B Osprey flies over the Nightingale team during a mass casualty evacuation drill Feb. 9 held at the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan. The Nightingale team, a contingency force of medical personnel trained to respond to mass casualties, participated in the drill to hone their skills. Lowe and Ryan are with the Communications Platoon, Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei/ Released)

Landing support specialists attach a load of tires to a UH-1Y Huey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a helicopter support team exercise Feb. 6 on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard. The Marines used a MK-105 cable, also known as the Q-tip, to hook the load onto the bottom of the Huey. The Marines are with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st MEU, and are currently deployed in support of the annually-scheduled Spring Patrol of the Asia-Pacific region. - Landing support specialists attach a load of tires to a UH-1Y Huey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a helicopter support team exercise Feb. 6 on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard. The Marines used a MK-105 cable, also known as the Q-tip, to hook the load onto the bottom of the Huey. The Marines are with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st MEU, and are currently deployed in support of the annually-scheduled Spring Patrol of the Asia-Pacific region.

U.S. Marines sight in on their targets during a live-fire exercise Feb. 4 on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6). Given 30 rounds each, the Marines executed multiple live fire drills. The Marines are with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and are currently underway as part of the regularly scheduled Spring Patrol of the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan C. Mains/Released) - U.S. Marines sight in on their targets during a live-fire exercise Feb. 4 on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6). Given 30 rounds each, the Marines executed multiple live fire drills. The Marines are with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and are currently underway as part of the regularly scheduled Spring Patrol of the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan C. Mains/Released)

1st Lt. William Tidd, center, from Angola, Indiana, briefs the plan to help rebuild and aid a simulated village that has been struck by a flood Jan. 13 at Camp Hansen. The Marines are practicing scenarios as part of the Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team. The team is typically sent into a country after a natural disaster occurs in order to assess the damage and determine the amount of supply and resources are needed. Tidd is the Engineer Platoon commander for Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei/ Released) - 1st Lt. William Tidd, center, from Angola, Indiana, briefs the plan to help rebuild and aid a simulated village that has been struck by a flood Jan. 13 at Camp Hansen. The Marines are practicing scenarios as part of the Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team. The team is typically sent into a country after a natural disaster occurs in order to assess the damage and determine the amount of supply and resources are needed. Tidd is the Engineer Platoon commander for Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei/ Released)

Marines and their spouses attend a pre-deployment brief Jan. 16 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma’s Habu Pit club. The brief was held to prepare them for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s upcoming Spring Patrol. The Marines are with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), currently assigned to the 31st MEU as the aviation combat element. - Marines and their spouses attend a pre-deployment brief Jan. 16 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma’s Habu Pit club. The brief was held to prepare them for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s upcoming Spring Patrol. The Marines are with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), currently assigned to the 31st MEU as the aviation combat element.

Marines stand at parade rest during a post and relief ceremony Jan. 8 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Sgt. Maj. Devon A. Lee passed his responsibilities as the squadron sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Timonthy J. Rudd. The Marines are with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron-262, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. - Marines stand at parade rest during a post and relief ceremony Jan. 8 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Sgt. Maj. Devon A. Lee passed his responsibilities as the squadron sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Timonthy J. Rudd. The Marines are with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron-262, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Santa Claus gives gifts to the children of Marines and sailors stationed in Okinawa during a holiday party Dec. 17 at The Palms club. Every child at the party had the opportunity to receive a gift from Santa and take pictures with him. The party hosted Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. - Santa Claus gives gifts to the children of Marines and sailors stationed in Okinawa during a holiday party Dec. 17 at The Palms club. Every child at the party had the opportunity to receive a gift from Santa and take pictures with him. The party hosted Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Sergeant Alexander M. Tryon scans the surrounding area for enemy forces during a vertical assault Dec. 10 at Combat Town. After acquiring a strong foothold within the town, the Marines cleared all of the buildings and searched for simulated high-value individuals. Tryon, from Cortland, Ohio, is a scout sniper with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. - Sergeant Alexander M. Tryon scans the surrounding area for enemy forces during a vertical assault Dec. 10 at Combat Town. After acquiring a strong foothold within the town, the Marines cleared all of the buildings and searched for simulated high-value individuals. Tryon, from Cortland, Ohio, is a scout sniper with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.