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Matt Macon, a satellite communications operator contractor, shows field radio operators with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit how to use a satellite communications dish during a communications exercise (COMMEX) aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 23, 2016. The COMMEX familiarizes Marines with the 11th MEU’s standing operating procedures regarding communications as they prepare to begin training or “work-ups” leading to the upcoming deployment.

Matt Macon, a satellite communications operator contractor, shows field radio operators with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit how to use a satellite communications dish during a communications exercise (COMMEX) aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 23, 2016. The COMMEX familiarizes Marines with the 11th MEU’s standing operating procedures regarding communications as they prepare to begin training or “work-ups” leading to the upcoming deployment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Devan Gowans

U.S. Marines and Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers dine together during the closing ceremony of exercise Iron Fist 2016 at Camp Pendleton, March 1, 2016. Exercise Iron Fist brought together Marines and JGSDF soldiers to hone their ability to conduct combined amphibious operations to help preserve peace and prevent conflict in the Asia-Pacific Region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. April Price)

U.S. Marines and Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers dine together during the closing ceremony of exercise Iron Fist 2016 at Camp Pendleton, March 1, 2016. Exercise Iron Fist brought together Marines and JGSDF soldiers to hone their ability to conduct combined amphibious operations to help preserve peace and prevent conflict in the Asia-Pacific Region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. April Price)

Photo by Cpl. April Price

Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs) lands ashore to employ Marines with 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, during the Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) for Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 26, 2016. This year’s PHIBLEX is a bilateral, battalion-sized ship-to-shore amphibious landing using AAVs to seize a beachhead and then transition to ground operations further inland to secure additional objectives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs) lands ashore to employ Marines with 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, during the Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) for Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 26, 2016. This year’s PHIBLEX is a bilateral, battalion-sized ship-to-shore amphibious landing using AAVs to seize a beachhead and then transition to ground operations further inland to secure additional objectives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. Mcneal

Marines with 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, post a security perimeter and provide suppressive fire during the Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) for Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 26, 2016. This year’s PHIBLEX is a bilateral, battalion-sized ship-to-shore amphibious landing using AAVs to seize a beachhead and then transition to ground operations further inland to secure additional objectives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

Marines with 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, post a security perimeter and provide suppressive fire during the Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) for Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 26, 2016. This year’s PHIBLEX is a bilateral, battalion-sized ship-to-shore amphibious landing using AAVs to seize a beachhead and then transition to ground operations further inland to secure additional objectives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal

U.S. Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, and Japan Ground-Self Defense Force soldiers practice fire and maneuver drills during an Exercise Iron Fist training event, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 5, 2016. Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral training exercise where U.S. and Japanese service members train together and share techniques, tactics and procedures to improve their combined operational capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Garrett White/Released)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, and Japan Ground-Self Defense Force soldiers practice fire and maneuver drills during an Exercise Iron Fist training event, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 5, 2016. Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral training exercise where U.S. and Japanese service members train together and share techniques, tactics and procedures to improve their combined operational capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Garrett White/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Garrett White

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers climb the ladder to the rappel tower during helicopter rope suspension training during Exercise Irion Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1, 2016. The tower is approximately 90 feet tall and designed for fast-roping and rappelling with and without contact. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers climb the ladder to the rappel tower during helicopter rope suspension training during Exercise Irion Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1, 2016. The tower is approximately 90 feet tall and designed for fast-roping and rappelling with and without contact. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Xzavior McNeal

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers conduct team fast-roping during helicopter rope suspension training during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1, 2016. Team fast-roping provides an expedient means of troop insertion during combat and reconnaissance operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers conduct team fast-roping during helicopter rope suspension training during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1, 2016. Team fast-roping provides an expedient means of troop insertion during combat and reconnaissance operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Xzavior McNeal

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers untangle rope after rappelling down a tower during helicopter rope suspension training during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1, 2016. A rappel rope must be free of knots and tangles to prevent jams and ensure troops can properly rappel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers untangle rope after rappelling down a tower during helicopter rope suspension training during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1, 2016. A rappel rope must be free of knots and tangles to prevent jams and ensure troops can properly rappel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Xzavior McNeal

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldier rappels down a tower during helicopter rope suspension training, during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1, 2016. Rappelling is a controlled descent from a great height using a harness and ropes as a pulley system. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldier rappels down a tower during helicopter rope suspension training, during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1, 2016. Rappelling is a controlled descent from a great height using a harness and ropes as a pulley system. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Xzavior McNeal

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers untangle rope after rappelling down a tower during helicopter rope suspension training during Exercise Irion Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1, 2016. A rappel rope must be free of knots and tangles to prevent jams and ensure troops can properly rappel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers untangle rope after rappelling down a tower during helicopter rope suspension training during Exercise Irion Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1, 2016. A rappel rope must be free of knots and tangles to prevent jams and ensure troops can properly rappel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Xzavior McNeal

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldier rappels down a tower during helicopter rope suspension training, during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1, 2016. Rappelling is a controlled descent from a great height using a harness and ropes as a pulley system. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldier rappels down a tower during helicopter rope suspension training, during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1, 2016. Rappelling is a controlled descent from a great height using a harness and ropes as a pulley system. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Xzavior McNeal

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldier runs a belay rope through the karabiner on his safety harness during helicopter rope suspension training (HRST), during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1, 2016. The practical application in knots and rope management portion of the HRST training is an important safety control measure for success of the evolution. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldier runs a belay rope through the karabiner on his safety harness during helicopter rope suspension training (HRST), during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1, 2016. The practical application in knots and rope management portion of the HRST training is an important safety control measure for success of the evolution. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Xzavior McNeal

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldier runs a belay rope through the karabiner on his safety harness during helicopter rope suspension training (HRST), during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1, 2016. The practical application in knots and rope management portion of the HRST training is an important safety control measure for success of the evolution. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldier runs a belay rope through the karabiner on his safety harness during helicopter rope suspension training (HRST), during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1, 2016. The practical application in knots and rope management portion of the HRST training is an important safety control measure for success of the evolution. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Xzavior McNeal

Sgt. Caleb Thompson, a reconnaissance man with 1st Reconnaissance Bn., 1st Marine Division, demonstrates proper rappel technique during a helicopter rope suspension training with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1, 2016. The training is designed to improve the U.S. Marines and JGSDF soldiers’ abilities to conduct specialized insertions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

Sgt. Caleb Thompson, a reconnaissance man with 1st Reconnaissance Bn., 1st Marine Division, demonstrates proper rappel technique during a helicopter rope suspension training with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1, 2016. The training is designed to improve the U.S. Marines and JGSDF soldiers’ abilities to conduct specialized insertions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Xzavior McNeal

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers conduct fast-roping during helicopter rope suspension training during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1, 2016. Fast-roping is a specialized insertion method, by which service members move from a hovering helicopter to an objective on the ground by sliding down a rope anchored to the helicopter. Iron Fist 2016 is an annual, bilateral amphibious training event between the USMC and JGSDF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers conduct fast-roping during helicopter rope suspension training during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1, 2016. Fast-roping is a specialized insertion method, by which service members move from a hovering helicopter to an objective on the ground by sliding down a rope anchored to the helicopter. Iron Fist 2016 is an annual, bilateral amphibious training event between the USMC and JGSDF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Xzavior McNeal

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers conduct fast-roping during helicopter rope suspension training during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1, 2016. Fast-roping is a specialized insertion method, by which service members move from a hovering helicopter to an objective on the ground by sliding down a rope anchored to the helicopter. Iron Fist 2016 is an annual, bilateral amphibious training event between the USMC and JGSDF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers conduct fast-roping during helicopter rope suspension training during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1, 2016. Fast-roping is a specialized insertion method, by which service members move from a hovering helicopter to an objective on the ground by sliding down a rope anchored to the helicopter. Iron Fist 2016 is an annual, bilateral amphibious training event between the USMC and JGSDF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Xzavior McNeal

Sgt. Caleb Thompson, a reconnaissance man with 1st Reconnaissance Bn., 1st Marine Division, demonstrates proper rappel technique during helicopter rope suspension training with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1, 2016. The training is designed to improve the U.S. Marines’ and JGSDF soldiers’ abilities to conduct specialized insertions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

Sgt. Caleb Thompson, a reconnaissance man with 1st Reconnaissance Bn., 1st Marine Division, demonstrates proper rappel technique during helicopter rope suspension training with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1, 2016. The training is designed to improve the U.S. Marines’ and JGSDF soldiers’ abilities to conduct specialized insertions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Xzavior McNeal

Staff Sgt. Mark Pins, a reconnaissance man with 1st Reconnaissance Bn., 1st Marine Division, gives a safety brief during helicopter rope suspension training with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1, 2016. Instructors monitored the U.S. Marines and JGSDF soldiers to ensure proper safety procedures were exercised before, during and after rappelling. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

Staff Sgt. Mark Pins, a reconnaissance man with 1st Reconnaissance Bn., 1st Marine Division, gives a safety brief during helicopter rope suspension training with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1, 2016. Instructors monitored the U.S. Marines and JGSDF soldiers to ensure proper safety procedures were exercised before, during and after rappelling. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Xzavior McNeal

A team of soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Western Army Infantry Regiment conduct combat rubber raiding craft training during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28. Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral amphibious training exercise designed to improve U.S. Marine Corps and JGSDF’s ability to plan, communicate and conduct combined amphibious operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/Released)

A team of soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Western Army Infantry Regiment conduct combat rubber raiding craft training during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28. Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral amphibious training exercise designed to improve U.S. Marine Corps and JGSDF’s ability to plan, communicate and conduct combined amphibious operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero

A group of soldiers of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Western Army Infantry Regiment break through a wave while conducting combat rubber raiding craft training during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28. Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral amphibious training event between U.S. Marines and soldiers of the JGSDF designed to improve our ability to operate and communicate between the two nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/Released)

A group of soldiers of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Western Army Infantry Regiment break through a wave while conducting combat rubber raiding craft training during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28. Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral amphibious training event between U.S. Marines and soldiers of the JGSDF designed to improve our ability to operate and communicate between the two nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero

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11th Marine Expeditionary Unit