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U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary load a simulated casualty onto a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement during unit level training at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 26, 2024. Marines conduct ground guide and loading procedures, crew-served weapon mounting and dismounting, tow and down vehicle procedures, and tactical combat casualty care techniques. 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 premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alora Finigan)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary load a simulated casualty onto a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement during unit level training at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 26, 2024. Marines conduct ground guide and loading procedures, crew-served weapon mounting and dismounting, tow and down vehicle procedures, and tactical combat casualty care techniques. 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 premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alora Finigan)

Photo by Cpl. Alora Finigan

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kenneth Cornwell, a joint fires observer, left, Cpl. Robert White, center, and Sgt. Patrick Nally, right, both field radio operators with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a radio communications check during the Best Radio Operator competition at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Nov. 26, 2024. Marines with the 31st MEU participated in a two-day event to determine the best radio operator out of a pool of 8 teams. 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 premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. Nally and White are natives of Washington. Cornwell is a native of Arizona. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Raul Sotovilla)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kenneth Cornwell, a joint fires observer, left, Cpl. Robert White, center, and Sgt. Patrick Nally, right, both field radio operators with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a radio communications check during the Best Radio Operator competition at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Nov. 26, 2024. Marines with the 31st MEU participated in a two-day event to determine the best radio operator out of a pool of 8 teams. 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 premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. Nally and White are natives of Washington. Cornwell is a native of Arizona. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Raul Sotovilla)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Raul Sotovilla

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan Maldonado Velazquez, left, and Lance Cpl. Anthony Aguilar, both radio operators with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct communications on a radio during a single channel radio exercise at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 14, 2024. In this event, teams of Joint Task Force Enablers increase their proficiency in establishing radio communications in an austere environment. 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 premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. Velazquez is a native of Puerto Rico, and Aguilar is a native of California. Velazquez is a native of Puerto Rico, and Aguilar is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. BishopWilliams)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan Maldonado Velazquez, left, and Lance Cpl. Anthony Aguilar, both radio operators with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct communications on a radio during a single channel radio exercise at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 14, 2024. In this event, teams of Joint Task Force Enablers increase their proficiency in establishing radio communications in an austere environment. 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 premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. Velazquez is a native of Puerto Rico, and Aguilar is a native of California. Velazquez is a native of Puerto Rico, and Aguilar is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. BishopWilliams)

Photo by Pfc. Trevor BishopWilliams

U.S. Marines Corps Staff Sgt. Anthony Sandoval, with the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, discards spent 25mm ammunition during weapons field training at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 27, 2024. 3rd LAR conducts security and offensive operations to provide mission-capable task-organized forces in support of enduring and emerging operational commitments across the range of military operations. 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 premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gerardo Mendez)

U.S. Marines Corps Staff Sgt. Anthony Sandoval, with the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, discards spent 25mm ammunition during weapons field training at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 27, 2024. 3rd LAR conducts security and offensive operations to provide mission-capable task-organized forces in support of enduring and emerging operational commitments across the range of military operations. 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 premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gerardo Mendez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gerardo Mendez

U.S. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Combat Logistics Battalion 31, fire a M240B machine gun during a live-fire exercise at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 8, 2024. During the training, Marines with CLB-31 fired several thousand rounds to increase and maintain proficiency with medium and heavy machine guns. 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. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Raul Sotovilla)

U.S. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Combat Logistics Battalion 31, fire a M240B machine gun during a live-fire exercise at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 8, 2024. During the training, Marines with CLB-31 fired several thousand rounds to increase and maintain proficiency with medium and heavy machine guns. 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. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Raul Sotovilla)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Raul Sotovilla

U.S. Navy corpsmen and Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, treat simulated casualties during a mass casualty training event at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 7, 2024. The training tested the responsiveness and coordination of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force to rescue and treat numerous casualties at once within an expeditionary advanced base of operations. 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 premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Raul Sotovilla)

U.S. Navy corpsmen and Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, treat simulated casualties during a mass casualty training event at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 7, 2024. The training tested the responsiveness and coordination of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force to rescue and treat numerous casualties at once within an expeditionary advanced base of operations. 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 premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Raul Sotovilla)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Raul Sotovilla

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary Green with Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts a radio check during the Best Radio Operator competition at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Nov. 27, 2024. Marines with the 31st MEU participated in a two-day event to determine the best radio operator out of a pool of 8 teams. 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 premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. Green is a native of North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Raul Sotovilla)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary Green with Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts a radio check during the Best Radio Operator competition at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Nov. 27, 2024. Marines with the 31st MEU participated in a two-day event to determine the best radio operator out of a pool of 8 teams. 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 premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. Green is a native of North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Raul Sotovilla)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Raul Sotovilla

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a patrolling exercise during a CLB-31 field exercise at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 6, 2024. Marines patrol the surrounding area to sustain and improve their skills. 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 premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alora J. Finigan)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a patrolling exercise during a CLB-31 field exercise at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 6, 2024. Marines patrol the surrounding area to sustain and improve their skills. 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 premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alora J. Finigan)

Photo by Cpl. Alora Finigan

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a patrol during lane training at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 3, 2024. Marines conducted lane training consisting of truck platoon integration and platoon level raid sustainment with patrolling and military operations in urban terrain simulations to prepare for future operations. 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 premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alora Finigan)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a patrol during lane training at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 3, 2024. Marines conducted lane training consisting of truck platoon integration and platoon level raid sustainment with patrolling and military operations in urban terrain simulations to prepare for future operations. 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 premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alora Finigan)

Photo by Cpl. Alora Finigan

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Nickolas Maybush, a Motor Transport Maintenance Chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, awaits to send off Joint Light Tactical Vehicles during a night-driving course on Kin Blue Beach Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 6, 2024. During the course, Marines conducted a black-out driving exercise that allows for the tactical movements of vehicles to remain concealed in darkness. 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. Maybush is a native of Maryland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Raul Sotovilla)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Nickolas Maybush, a Motor Transport Maintenance Chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, awaits to send off Joint Light Tactical Vehicles during a night-driving course on Kin Blue Beach Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 6, 2024. During the course, Marines conducted a black-out driving exercise that allows for the tactical movements of vehicles to remain concealed in darkness. 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. Maybush is a native of Maryland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Raul Sotovilla)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Raul Sotovilla

A U.S. Marine with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast-ropes out of an UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Rein.) on LZ Swallow at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 4, 2024. The Marines conducted nighttime fast-rope training to enhance their ability to quickly insert into a landing zone in a low lighting scenario. 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 premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skilah Sanchez)

A U.S. Marine with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast-ropes out of an UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Rein.) on LZ Swallow at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 4, 2024. The Marines conducted nighttime fast-rope training to enhance their ability to quickly insert into a landing zone in a low lighting scenario. 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 premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skilah Sanchez)

Photo by Pfc. Skilah Sanchez

A U.S. Marine with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, sights in during an aerial live-fire exercise out of aSH-60 Sea Hawk assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267 on W-174, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 4 2024. The exercise focuses on proficiency in engaging targets from an aircraft. 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 premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skilah Sanchez)

A U.S. Marine with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, sights in during an aerial live-fire exercise out of aSH-60 Sea Hawk assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267 on W-174, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 4 2024. The exercise focuses on proficiency in engaging targets from an aircraft. 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 premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Skilah Sanchez)

Photo by Pfc. Skilah Sanchez

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, pose for a photo next to an UH-1Y Venom helicopter during an award ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 6, 2024. On October 12, 2024, the Marines assisted in saving the life of a local woman who had been swept away by strong currents near Cape Zanpa, Okinawa, Japan. The decisive actions carried out by the Marines that day not only saved a life, but demonstrated the Marines’ commitment to the local community, even when off-duty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angel Diaz Montes De Oca)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, pose for a photo next to an UH-1Y Venom helicopter during an award ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 6, 2024. On October 12, 2024, the Marines assisted in saving the life of a local woman who had been swept away by strong currents near Cape Zanpa, Okinawa, Japan. The decisive actions carried out by the Marines that day not only saved a life, but demonstrated the Marines’ commitment to the local community, even when off-duty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angel Diaz Montes De Oca)

Photo by Cpl. Angel Diaz

U.S. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit stand in formation during a relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 31, 2024. U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Charles B. Peoples relinquished his role as sergeant major of the 31st MEU to Sgt. Maj. Julio A. Mercedes. 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 premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Raul SotoVilla)

U.S. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit stand in formation during a relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 31, 2024. U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Charles B. Peoples relinquished his role as sergeant major of the 31st MEU to Sgt. Maj. Julio A. Mercedes. 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 premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Raul SotoVilla)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Raul Sotovilla

U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z attack helicopter pilots with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire an AGM-179 joint air-to-ground munition (JAGM) during an expeditionary (EXPO) strike, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, June 26, 2024. This EXPO strike launched the first JAGM off an AH-1Z in the Indo-Pacific region. The JAGM provides a true “fire and forget” capability to guide the missile to endgame, able to destroy fast-moving maritime targets like fast attack craft (FAC) in rough sea states. 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 premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Lape)

U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z attack helicopter pilots with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire an AGM-179 joint air-to-ground munition (JAGM) during an expeditionary (EXPO) strike, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, June 26, 2024. This EXPO strike launched the first JAGM off an AH-1Z in the Indo-Pacific region. The JAGM provides a true “fire and forget” capability to guide the missile to endgame, able to destroy fast-moving maritime targets like fast attack craft (FAC) in rough sea states. 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 premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Lape)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Lape

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Soldiers with the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force pose for a photo on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, July 11, 2024. CLB-31 hosted the ARDB to foster mutual understanding and improving interoperability between the two forces by sharing a wide range of capabilities and practices. 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 premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan K. Maldonado)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Soldiers with the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force pose for a photo on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, July 11, 2024. CLB-31 hosted the ARDB to foster mutual understanding and improving interoperability between the two forces by sharing a wide range of capabilities and practices. 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 premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan K. Maldonado)

Photo by Cpl. Juan Maldonado

Members of the U.S. and Indonesian armed forces pose for a photo during a visit aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), in the Java Sea, Aug. 29, 2024. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise that has significantly grown in scope and size since 2009. Super Garuda Shield 2024 is the third consecutive time this exercise has grown into a combined and joint event, focused on commitment to partnership and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo By Cpl. Osmar Gutierrez)

Members of the U.S. and Indonesian armed forces pose for a photo during a visit aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), in the Java Sea, Aug. 29, 2024. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise that has significantly grown in scope and size since 2009. Super Garuda Shield 2024 is the third consecutive time this exercise has grown into a combined and joint event, focused on commitment to partnership and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo By Cpl. Osmar Gutierrez)

Photo by Cpl. Osmar Gutierrez

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, unload a UH-1Y Venom helicopter during a joint-strike dry-fire rehearsal aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), in the Java Sea, Aug. 30, 2024. The rehearsal was conducted to strengthen proficiency, communication and cooperation between different branches and militaries before executing a joint live-fire strike exercise. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise that has significantly grown in scope and size since 2009. Super Garuda Shield 2024 is the third consecutive time this exercise has grown into a combined and joint event, focused on commitment to partnership and a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Peter J. Eilen)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, unload a UH-1Y Venom helicopter during a joint-strike dry-fire rehearsal aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), in the Java Sea, Aug. 30, 2024. The rehearsal was conducted to strengthen proficiency, communication and cooperation between different branches and militaries before executing a joint live-fire strike exercise. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise that has significantly grown in scope and size since 2009. Super Garuda Shield 2024 is the third consecutive time this exercise has grown into a combined and joint event, focused on commitment to partnership and a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Peter J. Eilen)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Peter Eilen

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gabriel Kazanfer, an explosive ordnance technician, left, and Gunnery Sgt. Sergio Mendoza, an ordnance chief, both with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, load a 2.75-inch Zuni rocket before a joint live-fire strike exercise, part of Super Garuda Shield 2024, aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), in the Java Sea, Aug. 31, 2024. The purpose of the exercise was to effectively communicate and coordinate with other military entities to successfully destroy a simulated enemy. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise that has significantly grown in scope and size since 2009. Super Garuda Shield 2024 is the third consecutive time this exercise has grown into a combined and joint event, focused on commitment to partnership and a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo By Cpl. Osmar Gutierrez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gabriel Kazanfer, an explosive ordnance technician, left, and Gunnery Sgt. Sergio Mendoza, an ordnance chief, both with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, load a 2.75-inch Zuni rocket before a joint live-fire strike exercise, part of Super Garuda Shield 2024, aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), in the Java Sea, Aug. 31, 2024. The purpose of the exercise was to effectively communicate and coordinate with other military entities to successfully destroy a simulated enemy. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise that has significantly grown in scope and size since 2009. Super Garuda Shield 2024 is the third consecutive time this exercise has grown into a combined and joint event, focused on commitment to partnership and a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo By Cpl. Osmar Gutierrez)

Photo by Cpl. Osmar Gutierrez

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Scott Detar, a UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts a joint live-fire strike exercise, part of Super Garuda Shield 2024, in East Java, Indonesia, Aug. 31, 2024. The purpose of the exercise was to effectively communicate and coordinate with other military entities to successfully destroy a simulated enemy. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise that has significantly grown in scope and size since 2009. Super Garuda Shield 2024 is the third consecutive time this exercise has grown into a combined and joint event, focused on commitment to partnership and a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. Detar is a native of Missouri. (U.S. Marine Corps photo By Cpl. Osmar Gutierrez)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Scott Detar, a UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts a joint live-fire strike exercise, part of Super Garuda Shield 2024, in East Java, Indonesia, Aug. 31, 2024. The purpose of the exercise was to effectively communicate and coordinate with other military entities to successfully destroy a simulated enemy. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise that has significantly grown in scope and size since 2009. Super Garuda Shield 2024 is the third consecutive time this exercise has grown into a combined and joint event, focused on commitment to partnership and a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. Detar is a native of Missouri. (U.S. Marine Corps photo By Cpl. Osmar Gutierrez)

Photo by Cpl. Osmar Gutierrez