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An AH-1W Super Cobra pilot assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter 262 (Reinforced), the "Flying Tigers," part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, performs a pre-flight check of his aircraft prior to take off from Clark Air Base in the Republic of the Philippines. HMM-262 (REIN) and the 31st MEU are in the Philippines conducting bilateral training exercises designed to enhance the skills of pilots from both nations. The interoperability training increases the partner nations' abilities to respond together to real-world contingencies. - An AH-1W Super Cobra pilot assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter 262 (Reinforced), the "Flying Tigers," part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, performs a pre-flight check of his aircraft prior to take off from Clark Air Base in the Republic of the Philippines. HMM-262 (REIN) and the 31st MEU are in the Philippines conducting bilateral training exercises designed to enhance the skills of pilots from both nations. The interoperability training increases the partner nations' abilities to respond together to real-world contingencies.

Brig. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commading general, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, makes remarks at the opening ceremonies of Philippines Amphibious Landing Exercise 2011. The 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting PHIBLEX in order to increase cooperation between the two nations and to build interoperability in order to be ready for any real-world contingencies. - Brig. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commading general, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, makes remarks at the opening ceremonies of Philippines Amphibious Landing Exercise 2011. The 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting PHIBLEX in order to increase cooperation between the two nations and to build interoperability in order to be ready for any real-world contingencies.

Pfc. Sean Gardner, a motor transportation mechanic with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit issues baggage tags to the role players, during a non-combatant evacuation operation exercise during the 31st MEU's certification exercise, Oct. 1. - Pfc. Sean Gardner, a motor transportation mechanic with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit issues baggage tags to the role players, during a non-combatant evacuation operation exercise during the 31st MEU's certification exercise, Oct. 1.

Cpl. Joe Sharp, Civil Affairs Team Leader, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, cuts the hair of Sean Hernandez, a patient at Guam Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit, Sept 21. Marines and Sailors with the 31st MEU visited 30 patients at the GHM Skilled Nursing Unit to build relationships and to make a difference in the patients' lives for a day. The 31st MEU is operating on and around Guam, the westernmost territory of the U.S., conducting a Certification Exercise. - Cpl. Joe Sharp, Civil Affairs Team Leader, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, cuts the hair of Sean Hernandez, a patient at Guam Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit, Sept 21. Marines and Sailors with the 31st MEU visited 30 patients at the GHM Skilled Nursing Unit to build relationships and to make a difference in the patients' lives for a day. The 31st MEU is operating on and around Guam, the westernmost territory of the U.S., conducting a Certification Exercise.

Lance Cpl. Anthony Averill (left), SAW gunner with Animal Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion 7th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Pfc. Marc Calo (right), a rifleman with A Co., BLT, 1/7, 31st MEU, take notes over a lesson in the history book they were given, after a full day of duties and ranges, aboard the USS Denver (LHD 2). - Lance Cpl. Anthony Averill (left), SAW gunner with Animal Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion 7th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Pfc. Marc Calo (right), a rifleman with A Co., BLT, 1/7, 31st MEU, take notes over a lesson in the history book they were given, after a full day of duties and ranges, aboard the USS Denver (LHD 2).

Marines deployed with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit attack the beach at Incheon during the 60th anniversary of the landing in the Republic of Korea, September 15. The ceremony was dedicated to the veterans of the conflict and honored the long standing alliance between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea. - Marines deployed with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit attack the beach at Incheon during the 60th anniversary of the landing in the Republic of Korea, September 15. The ceremony was dedicated to the veterans of the conflict and honored the long standing alliance between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea.