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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. John Cinnante (left) and Cpl. Tyler Somers (right), both machine gunners with 3d Battalion, 2d Marines fire a Mark 19 40 mm grenade machine gun during Exercise Shinka at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, June 23, 2022. Shinka exemplifies a shared commitment to realistic training that produces lethal, ready, and adaptable forces capable of decentralized operations across a wide range of missions. 3/2 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Taggart)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. John Cinnante (left) and Cpl. Tyler Somers (right), both machine gunners with 3d Battalion, 2d Marines fire a Mark 19 40 mm grenade machine gun during Exercise Shinka at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, June 23, 2022. Shinka exemplifies a shared commitment to realistic training that produces lethal, ready, and adaptable forces capable of decentralized operations across a wide range of missions. 3/2 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Taggart)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Taggart

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christian Sanger and Cpl. Tyler Somers, both machine gunners with 3d Battalion, 2d Marines, fire an M2 machine gun during Exercise Shinka 22.1 at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, June 22, 2022. Shinka exemplifies a shared commitment to realistic training that produces lethal, ready, and adaptable forces capable of decentralized operations across a wide range of missions. 3/2 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Taggart)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christian Sanger and Cpl. Tyler Somers, both machine gunners with 3d Battalion, 2d Marines, fire an M2 machine gun during Exercise Shinka 22.1 at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, June 22, 2022. Shinka exemplifies a shared commitment to realistic training that produces lethal, ready, and adaptable forces capable of decentralized operations across a wide range of missions. 3/2 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Taggart)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Taggart

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Travis Oesterreich, an aviation supply specialist assigned to the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) Cherry Point, stands alongside senior installation leadership and fellow Marines during a Service Person of the Quarter event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 22, 2022. Oesterreich was recognized and selected by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee for his impact on the local community. Service Person of the Quarter celebrates Marines and Sailors that go above and beyond to invest in the installation and local community with their time and talent. (Photo courtesy of Cindy Davidson)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Travis Oesterreich, an aviation supply specialist assigned to the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) Cherry Point, stands alongside senior installation leadership and fellow Marines during a Service Person of the Quarter event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 22, 2022. Oesterreich was recognized and selected by the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee for his impact on the local community. Service Person of the Quarter celebrates Marines and Sailors that go above and beyond to invest in the installation and local community with their time and talent. (Photo courtesy of Cindy Davidson)

Photo by Cindy Davidson

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Robert Folchetti, a native of Cooperstown, New York, and a reconnaissance Marine with 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, conducts an amphibious raid during Exercise Caribbean Coastal Warrior in Savaneta, Aruba, June 21, 2022. This bilateral training exercise allows 2d Recon to expand its knowledge and proficiency when operating in littoral and coastal regions. Caribbean Coastal Warrior continues to increase global interoperability between the U.S. Marines and Marine Squadron Carib, Netherlands Marine Corps, as well as Caribbean Urban Warrior, an annual training evolution conducted on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Robert Folchetti, a native of Cooperstown, New York, and a reconnaissance Marine with 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, conducts an amphibious raid during Exercise Caribbean Coastal Warrior in Savaneta, Aruba, June 21, 2022. This bilateral training exercise allows 2d Recon to expand its knowledge and proficiency when operating in littoral and coastal regions. Caribbean Coastal Warrior continues to increase global interoperability between the U.S. Marines and Marine Squadron Carib, Netherlands Marine Corps, as well as Caribbean Urban Warrior, an annual training evolution conducted on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Danielle Grubb, an infantryman assigned to Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 22 Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides simulated suppressive fire as part of an integrated training event during African Lion 2022, Camp Ben Ghilouf, Tunisia, June 21, 2022. African Lion 22 is a multinational- scale exercise focused on increasing training and interoperability between the U.S., partners and allies in Africa to work towards increased security and stability within the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Marcela Diazdeleon)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Danielle Grubb, an infantryman assigned to Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 22 Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides simulated suppressive fire as part of an integrated training event during African Lion 2022, Camp Ben Ghilouf, Tunisia, June 21, 2022. African Lion 22 is a multinational- scale exercise focused on increasing training and interoperability between the U.S., partners and allies in Africa to work towards increased security and stability within the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Marcela Diazdeleon)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Marcela Diazdeleon

U.S. Marines assigned to Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, set up security down range for a dry-fire training event during exercise African Lion 22, Tunisia, June 21, 2022. African Lion 22 is a multinational-scale exercise focused on increasing training and interoperability between the U.S. partners and allies in Africa to work towards increased security and stability within the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cameron Ross)

U.S. Marines assigned to Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, set up security down range for a dry-fire training event during exercise African Lion 22, Tunisia, June 21, 2022. African Lion 22 is a multinational-scale exercise focused on increasing training and interoperability between the U.S. partners and allies in Africa to work towards increased security and stability within the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cameron Ross)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cameron Ross

U.S. Marines assigned to Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, set up security for a dry-fire training event during exercise African Lion 22, Tunisia, June 21, 2022. African Lion 22 is a multinational-scale exercise focused on increasing training and interoperability between the U.S. partners and allies in Africa to work towards increased security and stability within the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cameron Ross)

U.S. Marines assigned to Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, set up security for a dry-fire training event during exercise African Lion 22, Tunisia, June 21, 2022. African Lion 22 is a multinational-scale exercise focused on increasing training and interoperability between the U.S. partners and allies in Africa to work towards increased security and stability within the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cameron Ross)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cameron Ross

Brigadier General Andrew T. Priddy Deputy Commanding BIO PIC

Brigadier General Andrew T. Priddy Deputy Commanding BIO PIC

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torres

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. James Case, an infantry officer with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, practices setting up a radio during the Division Leader Assessment Program on Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, June 20, 2022. This assessment program also provides Marines with learning and mentorship opportunities, which helps train and develop Marines that demonstrate an apex level of lethality, endurance and comprehensive warfighting ability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Virtue)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. James Case, an infantry officer with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, practices setting up a radio during the Division Leader Assessment Program on Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, June 20, 2022. This assessment program also provides Marines with learning and mentorship opportunities, which helps train and develop Marines that demonstrate an apex level of lethality, endurance and comprehensive warfighting ability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Virtue)

Photo by Cpl. Michael Virtue

U.S. Marines and sailors with 2d Reconnaissance Battalion attached to Task Force 61/2 and sailors with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 8 board a CV-22 Osprey with 7th Special Operations Squadron near Mildenhall, England, United Kingdom, June 16, 2022. Task Force 61/2 is executing the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Concept for Stand-in Forces (SIF) to generate small, highly versatile units that integrate Marine Corps and Navy forces. Task Force 61/2 is deployed in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and Partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dylan Chagnon)

U.S. Marines and sailors with 2d Reconnaissance Battalion attached to Task Force 61/2 and sailors with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 8 board a CV-22 Osprey with 7th Special Operations Squadron near Mildenhall, England, United Kingdom, June 16, 2022. Task Force 61/2 is executing the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Concept for Stand-in Forces (SIF) to generate small, highly versatile units that integrate Marine Corps and Navy forces. Task Force 61/2 is deployed in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and Partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Sgt. Dylan Chagnon

A U.S. Marine with 2d Reconnaissance Battalion attached to Task Force 61/2 rappels from a CV-22 Osprey during helicopter rope suspension techniques training with U.S. airmen from 7th Special Operations Squadron near Mildenhall, England, United Kingdom, June 16, 2022. Task Force 61/2 is executing the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Concept for Stand-in Forces (SIF) to generate small, highly versatile units that integrate Marine Corps and Navy forces. Task Force 61/2 is deployed in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and Partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dylan Chagnon)

A U.S. Marine with 2d Reconnaissance Battalion attached to Task Force 61/2 rappels from a CV-22 Osprey during helicopter rope suspension techniques training with U.S. airmen from 7th Special Operations Squadron near Mildenhall, England, United Kingdom, June 16, 2022. Task Force 61/2 is executing the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Concept for Stand-in Forces (SIF) to generate small, highly versatile units that integrate Marine Corps and Navy forces. Task Force 61/2 is deployed in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and Partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Sgt. Dylan Chagnon

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Huey helicopter with the Aviation Combat Element, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, flies off the coast of Ustka, Poland to support Marines and Sailors on the ground during BALTOPS 22 amphibious training, June 15, 2022. BALTOPS 22 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval forces Europe-Africa, and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette)

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Huey helicopter with the Aviation Combat Element, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, flies off the coast of Ustka, Poland to support Marines and Sailors on the ground during BALTOPS 22 amphibious training, June 15, 2022. BALTOPS 22 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval forces Europe-Africa, and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette)

Photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette

220614-N-NO901-1003 USTKA, POLAND (June 14, 2022) Exercise BALTOPS22 participants conduct amphibious operations in Ustka, Poland, June 14, 2022, during exercise BALTOPS22. BALTOPS22 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (Courtesy Photo)

220614-N-NO901-1003 USTKA, POLAND (June 14, 2022) Exercise BALTOPS22 participants conduct amphibious operations in Ustka, Poland, June 14, 2022, during exercise BALTOPS22. BALTOPS22 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (Courtesy Photo)

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cameron

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Leonardo Garcia, a rifleman with Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides security while on patrol during a BALTOPS 22 amphibious training in Ustka, Poland, June 15, 2022. BALTOPS 22 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval forces Europe-Africa, and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Leonardo Garcia, a rifleman with Battalion Landing Team 2/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides security while on patrol during a BALTOPS 22 amphibious training in Ustka, Poland, June 15, 2022. BALTOPS 22 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval forces Europe-Africa, and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette)

Photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette

220614-N-NO901-1005 USTKA, POLAND (June 14, 2022) A U.S. Marine, assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts amphibious operations in Ustka, Poland, June 14, 2022, during exercise BALTOPS22. BALTOPS22 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (Courtesy Photo)

220614-N-NO901-1005 USTKA, POLAND (June 14, 2022) A U.S. Marine, assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts amphibious operations in Ustka, Poland, June 14, 2022, during exercise BALTOPS22. BALTOPS22 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (Courtesy Photo)

Photo by Courtesy Photo

220614-N-MZ836-1095 BALTIC SEA (June 14, 2022) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Tu N. Chau directs an AV-8B Harrier, attached to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during exercise BALTOPS 22, June 14, 2022. BALTOPS 22 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jesse Schwab)

220614-N-MZ836-1095 BALTIC SEA (June 14, 2022) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Tu N. Chau directs an AV-8B Harrier, attached to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during exercise BALTOPS 22, June 14, 2022. BALTOPS 22 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jesse Schwab)

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jesse Sc

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Rikiya Kondo, commander of the Fuji Training Center, addresses U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 2d Marines during Exercise Shinka 22.1 at Camp Fuji, Japan, June 13, 2022. Shinka exemplifies a shared commitment to realistic training that produces lethal, ready, and adaptable forces capable of decentralized operations across a wide range of missions. 3/2 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Taggart)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Rikiya Kondo, commander of the Fuji Training Center, addresses U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 2d Marines during Exercise Shinka 22.1 at Camp Fuji, Japan, June 13, 2022. Shinka exemplifies a shared commitment to realistic training that produces lethal, ready, and adaptable forces capable of decentralized operations across a wide range of missions. 3/2 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Taggart)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Taggart

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 2d Marines, prepare to begin Exercise Shinka 22.1 at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, June 13, 2022. Shinka exemplifies a shared commitment to realistic training that produces lethal, ready, and adaptable forces capable of decentralized operations across a wide range of missions. 3/2 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Taggart)

U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 2d Marines, prepare to begin Exercise Shinka 22.1 at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, June 13, 2022. Shinka exemplifies a shared commitment to realistic training that produces lethal, ready, and adaptable forces capable of decentralized operations across a wide range of missions. 3/2 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Taggart)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Taggart

220612-N-TP544-1002 BALTIC SEA (June 12, 2022) – An MV-22 Osprey, attached to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for flight operations aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during exercise BALTOPS 22, June 12, 2022. BALTOPS 22 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taylor Parker)

220612-N-TP544-1002 BALTIC SEA (June 12, 2022) – An MV-22 Osprey, attached to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for flight operations aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during exercise BALTOPS 22, June 12, 2022. BALTOPS 22 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taylor Parker)

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Taylor P

A U.S. Navy Corpsman with 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, conducts a field fresh whole blood transfusion during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 10, 2022. This type of training evolution is a culminating event designed to formally evaluate a unit’s combat readiness operation abilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy Fowler)

A U.S. Navy Corpsman with 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, conducts a field fresh whole blood transfusion during a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 10, 2022. This type of training evolution is a culminating event designed to formally evaluate a unit’s combat readiness operation abilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy Fowler)

Photo by Cpl. Timothy Fowler

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