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Staff Sgt. Mark Pins, a reconnaissance man with 1st Recon Bn., 1st Marine Division, instructs Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers on proper usage and deployment of the multi-mission parachute system (MMPS), which is used to conduct free fall operations during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 25, 2016. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral amphibious training exercise held in Southern California between the United States Marine Corps and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.

Staff Sgt. Mark Pins, a reconnaissance man with 1st Recon Bn., 1st Marine Division, instructs Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers on proper usage and deployment of the multi-mission parachute system (MMPS), which is used to conduct free fall operations during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 25, 2016. Iron Fist is an annual bilateral amphibious training exercise held in Southern California between the United States Marine Corps and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.

Photo by Cpl. Xzavior McNeal

U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers gather to discuss daily events during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 25, 2016. This meeting takes place every morning in order to ensure that both militaries understand the day's sequence of operations.

U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers gather to discuss daily events during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 25, 2016. This meeting takes place every morning in order to ensure that both militaries understand the day's sequence of operations.

Photo by Cpl. Xzavior McNeal

United States Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers stand together in formation for the opening ceremony of exercise Iron Fist 2016 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 22, 2016. Iron Fist is and annual, bilateral amphibious training exercise held in Southern California between the United States Marine Corps and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The Marines taking part in the exercise are from I Marine Expeditionary Force on Camp Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

United States Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers stand together in formation for the opening ceremony of exercise Iron Fist 2016 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 22, 2016. Iron Fist is and annual, bilateral amphibious training exercise held in Southern California between the United States Marine Corps and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The Marines taking part in the exercise are from I Marine Expeditionary Force on Camp Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero

Harry H. Horinouchi (left), the Consul-General of Japan, Los Angeles, speaks with Japan Ground Self Defense Force Col. Yoshiyuki Goto, Western Army Infantry Regimental Commander, following the opening ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2016 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 22, 2016. Exercise Iron Fist is an annual, U.S. Pacific Command, Commander Marine Forces Pacific directed, I Marine Expeditionary Force executed, bilateral amphibious training exercise, held in Southern California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Garrett White/ Released)

Harry H. Horinouchi (left), the Consul-General of Japan, Los Angeles, speaks with Japan Ground Self Defense Force Col. Yoshiyuki Goto, Western Army Infantry Regimental Commander, following the opening ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2016 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 22, 2016. Exercise Iron Fist is an annual, U.S. Pacific Command, Commander Marine Forces Pacific directed, I Marine Expeditionary Force executed, bilateral amphibious training exercise, held in Southern California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Garrett White/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Garrett White

United States Marines and Japan Ground Self Defense Force soldiers stand side-by-side in formation during the opening ceremony commemorating the beginning of Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 22, 2016. Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral amphibious training exercise, held in Southern California, between the USMC and the JGSDF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Garrett White/ Released)

United States Marines and Japan Ground Self Defense Force soldiers stand side-by-side in formation during the opening ceremony commemorating the beginning of Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 22, 2016. Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral amphibious training exercise, held in Southern California, between the USMC and the JGSDF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Garrett White/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Garrett White

The Commanding Officer of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), Col. Clay Tipton, speaks to Marines and their families about what the 11th MEU is and what its training workup cycle will look like for the upcoming Western Pacific Deployment 16-2. During the party, the Marines and families of the 11th MEU took the opportunity to break-bread and build camaraderie before taking leave for the holidays.

The Commanding Officer of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), Col. Clay Tipton, speaks to Marines and their families about what the 11th MEU is and what its training workup cycle will look like for the upcoming Western Pacific Deployment 16-2. During the party, the Marines and families of the 11th MEU took the opportunity to break-bread and build camaraderie before taking leave for the holidays.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Scott McAdam

U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers pause for a group photo at the end of their final planning conference for Exercise Iron Fist 2016. Exercise Iron Fist is an annual bilateral amphibious training exercise between the USMC and JGSDF designed to enhance our ability to plan, communicate and conduct amphibious operations. The 11th MEU and JGSDF will conduct the exercise from late January to early March 2016.

U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers pause for a group photo at the end of their final planning conference for Exercise Iron Fist 2016. Exercise Iron Fist is an annual bilateral amphibious training exercise between the USMC and JGSDF designed to enhance our ability to plan, communicate and conduct amphibious operations. The 11th MEU and JGSDF will conduct the exercise from late January to early March 2016.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Scott McAdam

The Marines of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit asses a simulated casualty during chemical, biological, radioactive and nuclear training at Camp Pendleton Calif. During the training, Marines trained on how to use the Mission Oriented Protective Posture or MOPP gear, decontamination procedures and the Confidence Chamber in order to prepare for the upcoming Western Pacific Deployment 16-2.

The Marines of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit asses a simulated casualty during chemical, biological, radioactive and nuclear training at Camp Pendleton Calif. During the training, Marines trained on how to use the Mission Oriented Protective Posture or MOPP gear, decontamination procedures and the Confidence Chamber in order to prepare for the upcoming Western Pacific Deployment 16-2.

Photo by Cpl. Xavier McNeal

Cpl. Nichles Milone, a food service specialist with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), serves as an assistant gunner for Staff Sgt. Jacob Byers, the senior intelligence analyst with the 11th MEU, as he fires an M240B machine gun during crew served weapons training at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 3, 2015. Crew served weapons training develops Marines efficiency with the M240B machine gun and M249 light machine gun, and reinforces combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal)

Cpl. Nichles Milone, a food service specialist with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), serves as an assistant gunner for Staff Sgt. Jacob Byers, the senior intelligence analyst with the 11th MEU, as he fires an M240B machine gun during crew served weapons training at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 3, 2015. Crew served weapons training develops Marines efficiency with the M240B machine gun and M249 light machine gun, and reinforces combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal)

Photo by Cpl. Xzavior McNeal

Sgt. Jose Mendoza, a systems administrator with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), sights in with the M249 light machine gun during crew served weapons training at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Crew served weapons training develops Marines efficiency with the M240B machine gun and M249 light machine gun, and reinforces combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal)

Sgt. Jose Mendoza, a systems administrator with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), sights in with the M249 light machine gun during crew served weapons training at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Crew served weapons training develops Marines efficiency with the M240B machine gun and M249 light machine gun, and reinforces combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal)

Photo by Cpl. Xzavior McNeal

Cpl. Craig Bessette, a radio operator with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), sights in with the M249 light machine gun during crew served weapons training at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 3, 2015. Crew served weapons training develops Marines efficiency with the M240B machine gun and M249 light machine gun, and reinforces combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal)

Cpl. Craig Bessette, a radio operator with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), sights in with the M249 light machine gun during crew served weapons training at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 3, 2015. Crew served weapons training develops Marines efficiency with the M240B machine gun and M249 light machine gun, and reinforces combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal)

Photo by Cpl. Xzavior McNeal

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) carry M240B machine guns and M249 light machine guns from a firing range after crew served weapons training at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 3, 2015. Crew served weapons training develops Marines efficiency with the M240B machine gun and M249 light machine gun and reinforces combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal)

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) carry M240B machine guns and M249 light machine guns from a firing range after crew served weapons training at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 3, 2015. Crew served weapons training develops Marines efficiency with the M240B machine gun and M249 light machine gun and reinforces combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal)

Photo by Cpl. Xzavior McNeal

Lance Cpl. Matthew Wholters, a telephone systems and computer repairman with 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), performs weapons maintenance on an M240B machine gun after crew served weapons training at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 3, 2015. Crew served weapons training develops Marines efficiency with the M240B machine gun and M249 light machine gun, and reinforces combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal)

Lance Cpl. Matthew Wholters, a telephone systems and computer repairman with 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), performs weapons maintenance on an M240B machine gun after crew served weapons training at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 3, 2015. Crew served weapons training develops Marines efficiency with the M240B machine gun and M249 light machine gun, and reinforces combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal)

Photo by Cpl. Xzavior McNeal

Australian Army Maj. Jonathan Wick, the future operations officer with 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), adjusts his rifle combat optic to align the battle sight zero as part of combat marksmanship training during the 11th MEU Command Element field exercise (CEFEX) at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Combat marksmanship training teaches Marines weapon familiarity and marksmanship enhancement, as well as maintaining developed skills in preparation for the WestPac 16-2 deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal)

Australian Army Maj. Jonathan Wick, the future operations officer with 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), adjusts his rifle combat optic to align the battle sight zero as part of combat marksmanship training during the 11th MEU Command Element field exercise (CEFEX) at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Combat marksmanship training teaches Marines weapon familiarity and marksmanship enhancement, as well as maintaining developed skills in preparation for the WestPac 16-2 deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal)

Photo by Cpl. Xzavior McNeal

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) practice speed reloading as part of combat marksmanship training during the 11th MEU Command Element field exercise (CEFEX) at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Combat marksmanship training teaches Marines weapon familiarity and marksmanship enhancement, as well as maintaining developed skills in preparation for the WestPac 16-2 deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal)

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) practice speed reloading as part of combat marksmanship training during the 11th MEU Command Element field exercise (CEFEX) at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Combat marksmanship training teaches Marines weapon familiarity and marksmanship enhancement, as well as maintaining developed skills in preparation for the WestPac 16-2 deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal)

Photo by Cpl. Xzavior McNeal

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct firing drills as part of combat marksmanship training during the 11th MEU Command Element field exercise (CEFEX) at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Combat marksmanship training teaches Marines weapon familiarity and marksmanship enhancement, as well as maintaining developed skills in preparation for the WestPac 16-2 deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal)

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct firing drills as part of combat marksmanship training during the 11th MEU Command Element field exercise (CEFEX) at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Combat marksmanship training teaches Marines weapon familiarity and marksmanship enhancement, as well as maintaining developed skills in preparation for the WestPac 16-2 deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal)

Photo by Cpl. Xzavior McNeal

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct firing drills as part of combat marksmanship training during the 11th MEU Command Element field exercise (CEFEX) at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Combat marksmanship training teaches Marines weapon familiarity and marksmanship enhancement, as well as maintaining developed skills in preparation for the WestPac 16-2 deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal)

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct firing drills as part of combat marksmanship training during the 11th MEU Command Element field exercise (CEFEX) at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Combat marksmanship training teaches Marines weapon familiarity and marksmanship enhancement, as well as maintaining developed skills in preparation for the WestPac 16-2 deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal)

Photo by Cpl. Xzavior McNeal

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct firing drills as part of combat marksmanship training during the 11th MEU Command Element field exercise (CEFEX) at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Combat marksmanship training teaches Marines weapon familiarity and marksmanship enhancement, as well as maintaining developed skills in preparation for the WestPac 16-2 deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal)

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct firing drills as part of combat marksmanship training during the 11th MEU Command Element field exercise (CEFEX) at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Combat marksmanship training teaches Marines weapon familiarity and marksmanship enhancement, as well as maintaining developed skills in preparation for the WestPac 16-2 deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal)

Photo by Cpl. Xzavior McNeal

A U.S. Marine with 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fires an M4 Carbine as part of combat marksmanship training during the 11th MEU Command Element field exercise (CEFEX) at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Combat marksmanship training teaches Marines weapon familiarity and marksmanship enhancement, as well as maintaining developed skills in preparation for the WestPac 16-2 deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal)

A U.S. Marine with 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fires an M4 Carbine as part of combat marksmanship training during the 11th MEU Command Element field exercise (CEFEX) at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Combat marksmanship training teaches Marines weapon familiarity and marksmanship enhancement, as well as maintaining developed skills in preparation for the WestPac 16-2 deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal)

Photo by Cpl. Xzavior McNeal

Staff Sgt. Aldo Pena, the administration chief with 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to unholster a Beretta M9 as part of combat marksmanship training during the 11th MEU Command Element field exercise (CEFEX) at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Combat marksmanship training teaches Marines weapon familiarity and marksmanship enhancement, as well as maintaining developed skills in preparation for the WestPac 16-2 deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal)

Staff Sgt. Aldo Pena, the administration chief with 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to unholster a Beretta M9 as part of combat marksmanship training during the 11th MEU Command Element field exercise (CEFEX) at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Combat marksmanship training teaches Marines weapon familiarity and marksmanship enhancement, as well as maintaining developed skills in preparation for the WestPac 16-2 deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal)

Photo by Cpl. Xzavior McNeal

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