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PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 30, 2020) Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct combat rubber raiding craft rehearsals off the stern gate of the well deck aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serves as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Toni Burton)

USS Germantown (LSD 42) conduct combat rubber raiding craft rehearsals

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U.S. Marines from Mike Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, fire an M777 Howitzer during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 5, 2020. Northern Viper is a regularly scheduled bilateral training exercise that includes artillery elements. These elements provide combined arms support to infantry units, maximizing the warfighting and maneuver capabilities of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Dukes)

Mike Battery Fire Mission Northern Viper 2020

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A U.S. Marine fires at his target during the Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition, Pacific (MCMCP), Marines Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Feb. 6, 2020. The MCMCP is one of four division matches throughout the U.S. Marine Corps in which U.S. Service members and the Pacific's best shooters participate in a small arms marksmanship competition each year. Each course of fire is unique, utilizing rifle and pistol while being timed to select the top shooters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Kirk)

Best of the Pac: MCMCP concludes with team shooting competition

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U.S. Marines from 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, fire an M249 squad automatic weapon during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, February 2, 2020. Northern Viper is a regularly scheduled training exercise that is designed to enhance the interoperability of the U.S. and Japan Alliance by allowing Marine Air-Ground Task Forces from III Marine Expeditionary Force to maintain their lethality and proficiency in MAGTF Combined Arms Operations in cold weather environments. Lay is a native of Utica, New York. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Dukes)

Machine Gun Range Northern Viper

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U.S. Marine Corps assault amphibious vehicles with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division drive on a beach at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California on Jan. 29, 2020. 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment worked with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion to conduct a mechanized raid to enhance lethality and hone combat skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Teagan Fredericks)

U.S. Marine Corps Assault Amphibious Vehicles Conduct a Mechanized Raid

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brad Kaai,154th HIANG F-22 crew chief, checks an F-22 Raptor at Changi Air Base East, Republic of Singapore, Feb. 5, 2020. This is only the second time the F-22 Raptor will be displayed during the Singapore Airshow, scheduled Feb. 11-16. It is the largest exhibit and biennial international trade show in the Pacific. It is the largest defense exhibition and biennial international trade show in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Johnathon Wines)

F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II at Singapore Airshow 2020

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U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, prepare an M224 60mm Lightweight Mortar during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 2, 2020. Northern Viper is a regularly scheduled training exercise that is designed to enhance the collective defense capabilities of the U.S. and Japan Alliance by exposing members of both forces to intense training in an austere environment, allowing them to perfect their skills in any clime and place. This iteration of the exercise is executed by units across III Marine Expeditionary Force including an activated reserve unit, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, as part of the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Lance Cpl. Jackson Dukes)

Movement Range Northern Viper 2020

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U.S. Marines with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, pose for a command staff group photo during exercise Northern Viper on Hokkudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 3, 2020. Northern Viper is a regularly scheduled training exercise that is designed to enhance the collective defense capabilities of the U.S. and Japan Alliance by exposing members of both forces to intense training in an austere environment, allowing them to perfect their skills in any clime and place. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Cpl. Cameron E. Parks)

4th Marine Regiment Command Staff Take Group Photo at Northern Viper 2020

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A Japan Ground Self-Defense soldier with Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade climbs a rock formation during an assault climbers training as part of Exercise Iron Fist 2020 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 28. Iron Fist provides realistic, relevant training necessary for effective combined military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anabel Abreu Rodriguez)

Iron Fist 2020: US Marines and JGSDF Assault Climbers Training

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Staff Sgt. Fernando NunezMartinez, a drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, corrects a recruit with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Jan. 27, 2020. At this point, recruits are informed of the articles under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary T. Beatty)

Mike Company Receiving

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