Marines with Combat Logistic Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, detain a simulated evacuee, who made a disturbance during evacuation control center training, July 22. The training was a part of CLBEX. CLB-31 conducted the exercise in preparation its fall patrol of the Asia-Pacific Region. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael A. Bianco) - Marines with Combat Logistic Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, detain a simulated evacuee, who made a disturbance during evacuation control center training, July 22. The training was a part of CLBEX. CLB-31 conducted the exercise in preparation its fall patrol of the Asia-Pacific Region. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael A. Bianco)

Simulated U.S. citizens fill out evacuation sheets during evacuation control center training, July 22. The training was part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s CLBEX. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael A. Bianco) - Simulated U.S. citizens fill out evacuation sheets during evacuation control center training, July 22. The training was part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s CLBEX. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael A. Bianco)

Capt. Paul T. Bartok, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit supply officer, studies kanji characters in his office, July 19. The Bristol, Conn. native became fluent in Japanese culture through the Foreign Area Officer Program and plans to serve as a FAO in future billets. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael A. Bianco) - Capt. Paul T. Bartok, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit supply officer, studies kanji characters in his office, July 19. The Bristol, Conn. native became fluent in Japanese culture through the Foreign Area Officer Program and plans to serve as a FAO in future billets. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael A. Bianco)

Lt. Col. John Reed (right) commanding officer for Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, greets Lt. Col. Todd Simmons, BLT 1/7 Commanding Officer at K-5 Right Flight line, July 11. The BLT will serve as the 31st MEU’s ground combat element for its fall patrol. (Official Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Caleb Eames) - Lt. Col. John Reed (right) commanding officer for Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, greets Lt. Col. Todd Simmons, BLT 1/7 Commanding Officer at K-5 Right Flight line, July 11. The BLT will serve as the 31st MEU’s ground combat element for its fall patrol. (Official Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Caleb Eames)

Marines with the Force Recon Platoon, 31st MEU, III MEF, fast-rope into combat town from a CH-46 helicopter, from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 June 26, Central Training Area. - Marines with the Force Recon Platoon, 31st MEU, III MEF, fast-rope into combat town from a CH-46 helicopter, from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 June 26, Central Training Area.