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Monique Romero, a High School Professor, with Chollah High School Arizona, sends rounds down range during their the one-week long Educators Workshop on February 10th, 2022 while aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, San Diego, California. The Educators’ Workshop is designed to inform high school and college educators about the commitment and benefits of service in the U.S. Marine Corps. Attendees had opportunities to experience what it is like to be a Marine recruit and view a small portion of what new recruits endure. They then return to their place of business with the ability to provide firsthand experience and knowledge to individuals interested in military service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Anthony Morales)

Monique Romero, a High School Professor, with Chollah High School Arizona, sends rounds down range during their the one-week long Educators Workshop on February 10th, 2022 while aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, San Diego, California. The Educators’ Workshop is designed to inform high school and college educators about the commitment and benefits of service in the U.S. Marine Corps. Attendees had opportunities to experience what it is like to be a Marine recruit and view a small portion of what new recruits endure. They then return to their place of business with the ability to provide firsthand experience and knowledge to individuals interested in military service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Anthony Morales)

Photo by Sgt. Anthony Morales

High School Educators from both Utah and Arizona, get to opportunity to explore a Marine Corps F-18 Jet during their the one-week long Educators Workshop on February 9th, 2022 while aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, California. The Educators’ Workshop is designed to inform high school and college educators about the commitment and benefits of service in the U.S. Marine Corps. Attendees had opportunities to experience what it is like to be a Marine recruit and view a small portion of what new recruits endure. They then return to their place of business with the ability to provide firsthand experience and knowledge to individuals interested in military service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Anthony Morales)

High School Educators from both Utah and Arizona, get to opportunity to explore a Marine Corps F-18 Jet during their the one-week long Educators Workshop on February 9th, 2022 while aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, California. The Educators’ Workshop is designed to inform high school and college educators about the commitment and benefits of service in the U.S. Marine Corps. Attendees had opportunities to experience what it is like to be a Marine recruit and view a small portion of what new recruits endure. They then return to their place of business with the ability to provide firsthand experience and knowledge to individuals interested in military service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Anthony Morales)

Photo by Sgt. Anthony Morales

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Col. Kazuhiro Irie, commanding officer of the 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, left, gifts a plaque in honor of exercise Iron Fist 2022 to U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit during the closing ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Col. Kazuhiro Irie, commanding officer of the 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, left, gifts a plaque in honor of exercise Iron Fist 2022 to U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit during the closing ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Col. Kazuhiro Irie, center, commanding officer of the 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, salutes U.S. Marines preparing to be awarded for superior performance during exercise Iron Fist 2022 as part of the closing ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Col. Kazuhiro Irie, center, commanding officer of the 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, salutes U.S. Marines preparing to be awarded for superior performance during exercise Iron Fist 2022 as part of the closing ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), center, rewards Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment for their hard work and dedication during exercise Iron Fist 2022 as part of the closing ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), center, rewards Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment for their hard work and dedication during exercise Iron Fist 2022 as part of the closing ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), congratulates and gifts a 15th MEU coin to a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldier with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment for his hard work during the closing ceremony for exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), congratulates and gifts a 15th MEU coin to a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldier with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment for his hard work during the closing ceremony for exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, right, addresses Marines, Sailors and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment during the closing ceremony for exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, right, addresses Marines, Sailors and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment during the closing ceremony for exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Col. Kazuhiro Irie, commanding officer of the 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, congratulates and gifts a coin to U.S. Marines for their superior performance during exercise Iron Fist 2022 as part of the closing ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Col. Kazuhiro Irie, commanding officer of the 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, congratulates and gifts a coin to U.S. Marines for their superior performance during exercise Iron Fist 2022 as part of the closing ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment participate in exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 10 – Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades, the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Aiden Hekker, Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert, Cpl. Garrett Kiger and Cpl. Sydney Smith)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment participate in exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 10 – Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades, the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Aiden Hekker, Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert, Cpl. Garrett Kiger and Cpl. Sydney Smith)

Photo by Jayme Koucoules

U.S. Marine MV-22B Ospreys standby and take off from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2022. The air station operates and maintains a secure airfield in order to support I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton tenant commands and visiting units to enhance their mission capabilities and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley)

U.S. Marine MV-22B Ospreys standby and take off from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2022. The air station operates and maintains a secure airfield in order to support I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton tenant commands and visiting units to enhance their mission capabilities and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley

U.S. Marines race on the track at Paige Field House. Every Marine is expected to maintain a high level of physical fitness regardless of age, rank, or occupation. Over the last few years, the Marine Corps has developed methods like the Force Fitness program, high intensity tactical training and the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program to help ensure Marines are both physically fit and combat ready. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shaina Jupiter)

U.S. Marines race on the track at Paige Field House. Every Marine is expected to maintain a high level of physical fitness regardless of age, rank, or occupation. Over the last few years, the Marine Corps has developed methods like the Force Fitness program, high intensity tactical training and the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program to help ensure Marines are both physically fit and combat ready. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shaina Jupiter)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Shaina Jupiter

A U.S. Marine Corps amphibious combat vehicle assigned to 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, conducts waterborne operations during bilateral amphibious assault training as part of exercise Iron Fist 2022 at White Beach, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 1, 2022. For almost two decades, the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

A U.S. Marine Corps amphibious combat vehicle assigned to 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, conducts waterborne operations during bilateral amphibious assault training as part of exercise Iron Fist 2022 at White Beach, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 1, 2022. For almost two decades, the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

Photo by Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert

U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, sight in during a battle sight zero range during exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 17, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, sight in during a battle sight zero range during exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 17, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

Photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation prior to a battle colors ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2022. Veterans and active duty Marines and Sailors attended the annual ceremony to pay tribute to the Marines that have served with the regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall)

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation prior to a battle colors ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2022. Veterans and active duty Marines and Sailors attended the annual ceremony to pay tribute to the Marines that have served with the regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall)

Photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation prior to a battle colors ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2022. Veterans and active duty Marines and Sailors attended the annual ceremony to pay tribute to the Marines that have served with the regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall)

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation prior to a battle colors ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2022. Veterans and active duty Marines and Sailors attended the annual ceremony to pay tribute to the Marines that have served with the regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall)

Photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation prior to a battle colors ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2022. Veterans and active duty Marines and Sailors attended the annual ceremony to pay tribute to the Marines that have served with the regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall)

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation prior to a battle colors ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2022. Veterans and active duty Marines and Sailors attended the annual ceremony to pay tribute to the Marines that have served with the regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall)

Photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation prior to a battle colors ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2022. Veterans and active duty Marines and Sailors attended the annual ceremony to pay tribute to the Marines that have served with the regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall)

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation prior to a battle colors ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2022. Veterans and active duty Marines and Sailors attended the annual ceremony to pay tribute to the Marines that have served with the regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall)

Photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation prior to a battle colors ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2022. Veterans and active duty Marines and Sailors attended the annual ceremony to pay tribute to the Marines that have served with the regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall)

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation prior to a battle colors ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2022. Veterans and active duty Marines and Sailors attended the annual ceremony to pay tribute to the Marines that have served with the regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall)

Photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation prior to a battle colors ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2022. Veterans and active duty Marines and Sailors attended the annual ceremony to pay tribute to the Marines that have served with the regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall)

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation prior to a battle colors ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2022. Veterans and active duty Marines and Sailors attended the annual ceremony to pay tribute to the Marines that have served with the regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall)

Photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation prior to a battle colors ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2022. Veterans and active duty Marines and Sailors attended the annual ceremony to pay tribute to the Marines that have served with the regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall)

U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, stand in formation prior to a battle colors ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 12, 2022. Veterans and active duty Marines and Sailors attended the annual ceremony to pay tribute to the Marines that have served with the regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall)

Photo by Sgt. Hannah Hall