U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, U.S. Airmen from Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Japan Air Self-Defense Force members with 5th and 6th Air Wing, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force members from Fleet Air Wing 31, Royal Air Force airmen with Joint Aircraft Recovery Transportation Squadron, and Luftwaffe (German air force) personnel with German Air Force Command 4 II and Air Force Troop Command Support Wing 2 hosted crash damaged disabled aircraft recovery training at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 5, 2025. CDDAR is an annual training event conducted in coordination with the Joint Program Office for the F-35 program to enable foreign, multi-agency partners to exchange tactics, techniques, and procedures and rescue techniques, further enhancing capabilities across countries in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Isaac De Leon)

Col Nick Davis Battle Simulation Center Dedication Ceremony.

Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command (MAGTFTC) serves as the cornerstone of Marine Corps readiness, combining innovation, realistic multi-domain training, and expert instruction to prepare Marines for current and future conflicts. Through programs like Service Level Training Exercise-Program and Fleet Support Program, MAGTFTC ensures Marines are equipped with the leadership, adaptability, and lethality needed to dominate on any battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Makayla Elizalde and Pfc Dominic Spence)

U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marines Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and Japan Self-Defense members, participate in exercise Nankai Rescue at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 16, 2025. Exercise Nankai Rescue 2024 is a full-scale exercise focused on enhancing bilateral coordination between the U.S. and Japan in support of humanitarian and disaster relief efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Micah Taylor) CBS News. (2025, January 13). Strong earthquake hits southwestern Japan, triggering temporary tsunami alerts. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/japan-earthquake-tsunami-advisory-jan-13-2025/?intcid=CNR-02-0623&utm_source=chatgpt.com (00:00-00:09) Graphic of Japan designed by Freepik, https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/japan-map_712674.htm#fromView=search&page=1&position=1&uuid=788bcc1d-b7e7-42e4-861a-2b6948ab6715&query=Country+Map+japan+ (00:00-00:09) “Magnitude 6.9 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan.” YouTube, uploaded by ABC 7 Chicago, 13 Jan. 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOU42wVlbm8 (00:00:00-00:00:27) “The appearance of external hyperlinks or company logos does not constitute endorsement by the United States Department of Defense of the linked websites, or the information, products or services contained therein. Other than for authorized activities, such as military exchanges and Morale, Welfare and Recreation sites, the United States Department of Defense does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations.”

U.S. Navy Sailors with 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, provide medical care to simulated casualties during exercise Gladius Forge on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 26, 2023. 2nd Medical Battalion conducted the exercise in order to execute mission-essential tasks while validating the battalion’s medical support capabilities and proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

The Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer (ISMT) allows Marines to practice fundamental marksmanship skills in a simulated environment on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 25, 2022. The ISMT allows Marines to develop marksmanship proficiency on any of the small arms weapons in the inventory, ensuring they are ready at all times (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Tanner Bernat)

Video showcasing the capabilities and training opportunities offered by Range and Training Area Management Simulator Center on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. May 9, 2022. The Range and Training Area Management Simulator Center is intended to enhance the training of the operating forces aboard (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Robert Kuehn)

U.S. Marines with 9th Marine Corps District held a helicopter day for students from University of Central Missouri’s School of Aviation in Warrensburg, MO October 23, 2020. The Marines brought an AH-1 Cobra simulator for the students to use while also providing information about Marine Corps Aviation. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Tyler M. Solak)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Quentin Maynard, Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer (ISMT) noncommissioned officer, speaks about the M240B during an M240B ISMT Range at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 6, 2020. Marines with Tactical Readiness and Training platoon utilize the ISMT to familiarize Marines with the Marine Corps weapons systems before they conduct a live-fire range. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Force's comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.(U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Moises Rodriguez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Quentin Maynard, Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer (ISMT) noncommissioned officer, speaks about the M4 during an M4 ISMT Range at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 6, 2020. Marines with Tactical Readiness and Training platoon utilize the ISMT to familiarize Marines with the Marine Corps weapons systems before they conduct a live-fire range. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Force's comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.(U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Moises Rodriguez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Quentin Maynard, Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer (ISMT) noncommisioned officer, speaks about the Beretta M9 during an M9 ISMT Range at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 6, 2020. Marines with Tactical Readiness and Training platoon utilize the ISMT to familiarize Marines with the Marine Corps weapons systems before they conduct a live-fire range. 3rd MLG provides III Marine Expeditionary Force comprehensive logistics and combat service support for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Moises Rodriguez)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, conduct an improvised explosive device (IED) confirmation and recognition exercise on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 12, 2020. Combat Logistics Battalion 3 hosted the course to teach Marines how to deal with simulated IED encounters in a hostile environment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Eric Tso)

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st. Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, participate in a combat convoy simulation at Camp Pendleton, California Nov. 13th, 2019. Marines conduct combat convoy training to sustain and improve upon their convoy operation to include patrols, logistic support, medical and target extractions. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Anthony Alvarez)

U.S. Marines assigned to 3rd Radio Battalion utilize the Modular Amphibious Egress Trainer (MAET) at the base pool, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 5, 2018. The MAET prepares service members to identify and utilize aircraft emergency exits in case of an emergency landing over water. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Aaron S. Patterson)

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 3 conduct a combat convoy simulator training event to improve tactical proficiency on Marine Corp Base Hawaii, May 9, 2018. The purpose of the combat convoy simulator is to prepare Marine unitsfor obstacles they may face while traveling in a vehicle convoy in a hostile environment. (U.S. Marine Corps video be Lance Cpl. Eric Tso)