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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment salute the colors during the Exercise Iron Fist 2022 opening ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 10, 2022. Iron Fist has been a reoccurring bilateral exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps and JGSDF since 2006. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment salute the colors during the Exercise Iron Fist 2022 opening ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 10, 2022. Iron Fist has been a reoccurring bilateral exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps and JGSDF since 2006. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

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U.S. service members with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Amphibious Squadron 5 and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers salute the colors during the Exercise Iron Fist 2022 opening ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 10, 2022. Iron Fist has been a reoccurring bilateral exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps and JGSDF since 2006. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

U.S. service members with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Amphibious Squadron 5 and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers salute the colors during the Exercise Iron Fist 2022 opening ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 10, 2022. Iron Fist has been a reoccurring bilateral exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps and JGSDF since 2006. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

Photo by CAMP PENDLETON

U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment render honors during the Japanese and United States national anthems as part of the Exercise Iron Fist 2022 opening ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 10, 2022. Iron Fist is a bilateral exercise that demonstrates the interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and JGSDF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment render honors during the Japanese and United States national anthems as part of the Exercise Iron Fist 2022 opening ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 10, 2022. Iron Fist is a bilateral exercise that demonstrates the interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and JGSDF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

Photo by CAMP PENDLETON

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment stand in formation during the Exercise Iron Fist 2022 opening ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 10, 2022. Iron Fist is a bilateral exercise that demonstrates the interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and JGSDF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment stand in formation during the Exercise Iron Fist 2022 opening ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 10, 2022. Iron Fist is a bilateral exercise that demonstrates the interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and JGSDF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

Photo by CAMP PENDLETON

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean P. Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (left) and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Col. Kazuhiro Irie, commanding officer of 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, salute the colors during the Exercise Iron Fist 2022 opening ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 10, 2022. Iron Fist is a bilateral exercise that demonstrates the interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and JGSDF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean P. Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (left) and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Col. Kazuhiro Irie, commanding officer of 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, salute the colors during the Exercise Iron Fist 2022 opening ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 10, 2022. Iron Fist is a bilateral exercise that demonstrates the interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and JGSDF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

Photo by CAMP PENDLETON

Operation Slow Down poster

Operation Slow Down poster

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alicia Childs

U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Tyler Leggett, a recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, fires blank rounds during a simulated ambush on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 29, 2021. This event was a segment of the crucible – the culminating event of recruit training. After completing the crucible’s physically and mentally demanding challenges over the course of 54-hours with limited food and sleep, the recruits will finally have the privilege to call themselves United States Marines. Leggett was recruited out of Los Angeles, Calif. with Recruiting Lancaster. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christopher A. Madero)

U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Tyler Leggett, a recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, fires blank rounds during a simulated ambush on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 29, 2021. This event was a segment of the crucible – the culminating event of recruit training. After completing the crucible’s physically and mentally demanding challenges over the course of 54-hours with limited food and sleep, the recruits will finally have the privilege to call themselves United States Marines. Leggett was recruited out of Los Angeles, Calif. with Recruiting Lancaster. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christopher A. Madero)

Photo by Sgt. Christopher Madero

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, carries his fellow recruit to the next challenge of an obstacle course on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 29, 2021. This event was a segment of the crucible – the culminating event of recruit training. After completing the crucible’s physically and mentally demanding challenges over the course of 54-hours with limited food and sleep, the recruits will finally have the privilege to call themselves United States Marines. Bellow-Cope was recruited out of Dallas, Texas with Recruiting Station Killeen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christopher A. Madero)

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, carries his fellow recruit to the next challenge of an obstacle course on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 29, 2021. This event was a segment of the crucible – the culminating event of recruit training. After completing the crucible’s physically and mentally demanding challenges over the course of 54-hours with limited food and sleep, the recruits will finally have the privilege to call themselves United States Marines. Bellow-Cope was recruited out of Dallas, Texas with Recruiting Station Killeen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christopher A. Madero)

Photo by Sgt. Christopher Madero

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, helps his fellow recruit to his feet on an obstacle at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 29, 2021. This event was a segment of the crucible – the culminating event of recruit training. After completing the crucible’s physically and mentally demanding challenges over the course of 54-hours with limited food and sleep, the recruits will finally have the privilege to call themselves United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christopher A. Madero)

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, helps his fellow recruit to his feet on an obstacle at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 29, 2021. This event was a segment of the crucible – the culminating event of recruit training. After completing the crucible’s physically and mentally demanding challenges over the course of 54-hours with limited food and sleep, the recruits will finally have the privilege to call themselves United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christopher A. Madero)

Photo by Sgt. Christopher Madero

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct log drills on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 29, 2021. This event was a segment of the crucible – the culminating event of recruit training. After completing the crucible’s physically and mentally demanding challenges over the course of 54-hours with limited food and sleep, the recruits will finally have the privilege to call themselves United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christopher A. Madero)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct log drills on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 29, 2021. This event was a segment of the crucible – the culminating event of recruit training. After completing the crucible’s physically and mentally demanding challenges over the course of 54-hours with limited food and sleep, the recruits will finally have the privilege to call themselves United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christopher A. Madero)

Photo by Sgt. Christopher Madero

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, lift their fellow recruit during a simulated CASEVAC run on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 29, 2021. This event was a segment of the crucible – the culminating event of recruit training. After completing the crucible’s physically and mentally demanding challenges over the course of 54-hours with limited food and sleep, the recruits will finally have the privilege to call themselves United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christopher A. Madero)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, lift their fellow recruit during a simulated CASEVAC run on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 29, 2021. This event was a segment of the crucible – the culminating event of recruit training. After completing the crucible’s physically and mentally demanding challenges over the course of 54-hours with limited food and sleep, the recruits will finally have the privilege to call themselves United States Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christopher A. Madero)

Photo by Sgt. Christopher Madero

1st Marine Logistics Group command team announces the 1st MLG Campaign Order and explains how it will impact the Marines and Sailors on Camp Pendleton California

1st Marine Logistics Group command team announces the 1st MLG Campaign Order and explains how it will impact the Marines and Sailors on Camp Pendleton California

Photo by Jay Koucoules

Staff members from a local business deliver gifts to U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Davis, a postal clerk with Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 21, 2021. In the spirit of the holidays, multiple businesses have made donations to service members on base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

Staff members from a local business deliver gifts to U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Davis, a postal clerk with Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 21, 2021. In the spirit of the holidays, multiple businesses have made donations to service members on base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez

Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton (NHCP) Pastoral Care Services and C.A.R.E.S. (Caring, Assistance, and Resources in Emergency/Everyday Situations) helped bring some holiday cheer to the Sailors at NHCP with an annual toy and food drive. Photographed are just some of the many gifts that were donated this year.

Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton (NHCP) Pastoral Care Services and C.A.R.E.S. (Caring, Assistance, and Resources in Emergency/Everyday Situations) helped bring some holiday cheer to the Sailors at NHCP with an annual toy and food drive. Photographed are just some of the many gifts that were donated this year.

Photo by Felicia Crosson

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Starkey, a musician with Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division (1st MARDIV), posts security outside the 1st MARDIV combat operations center during Exercise Steel Knight 22 (SK-22) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 10 2021. SK-22 is a 1st MARDIV-led annual training exercise which enables the Navy-Marine Corps team to operate in a realistic, combined-arms environment to enhance naval warfighting tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Frank Webb)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Starkey, a musician with Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division (1st MARDIV), posts security outside the 1st MARDIV combat operations center during Exercise Steel Knight 22 (SK-22) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 10 2021. SK-22 is a 1st MARDIV-led annual training exercise which enables the Navy-Marine Corps team to operate in a realistic, combined-arms environment to enhance naval warfighting tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Frank Webb)

Photo by Cpl. Frank Webb

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mitchell J. Weed, a fire support Marine with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (1st MARDIV), observes an impact zone during Exercise Steel Knight 22 (SK-22) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 9, 2021. SK-22 is a 1st MARDIV-led annual training exercise which enables the Navy-Marine Corps team to operate in a realistic, combined-arms environment to enhance naval warfighting tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mitchell J. Weed, a fire support Marine with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (1st MARDIV), observes an impact zone during Exercise Steel Knight 22 (SK-22) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 9, 2021. SK-22 is a 1st MARDIV-led annual training exercise which enables the Navy-Marine Corps team to operate in a realistic, combined-arms environment to enhance naval warfighting tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet)

Photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Mason J. Partlow, a mortarman with 3d Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (1st MARDIV), observes a mortar impact zone during Exercise Steel Knight 22 (SK-22) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 9, 2021. SK-22 is a 1st MARDIV-led annual training exercise which enables the Navy-Marine Corps team to operate in a realistic, combined-arms environment to enhance naval warfighting tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Mason J. Partlow, a mortarman with 3d Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (1st MARDIV), observes a mortar impact zone during Exercise Steel Knight 22 (SK-22) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 9, 2021. SK-22 is a 1st MARDIV-led annual training exercise which enables the Navy-Marine Corps team to operate in a realistic, combined-arms environment to enhance naval warfighting tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet)

Photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet

A U.S. Marine with 3d Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (1st MARDIV), loads a round into an M252 81 mm mortar system during Exercise Steel Knight 22 (SK-22) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 8, 2021. SK-22 is a 1st MARDIV-led annual training exercise which enables the Navy-Marine Corps team to operate in a realistic, combined-arms environment to enhance naval warfighting tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet)

A U.S. Marine with 3d Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (1st MARDIV), loads a round into an M252 81 mm mortar system during Exercise Steel Knight 22 (SK-22) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 8, 2021. SK-22 is a 1st MARDIV-led annual training exercise which enables the Navy-Marine Corps team to operate in a realistic, combined-arms environment to enhance naval warfighting tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet)

Photo by Cpl. Cameron Hermanet

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Blaskowski, an infantry officer with Kilo Company, 3d Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (1st MARDIV), observes a target during Exercise Steel Knight 22 (SK-22) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 8, 2021. SK-22 is a 1st MARDIV-led annual training exercise which enables the Navy-Marine Corps team to operate in a realistic, combined-arms environment to enhance naval warfighting tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriel Antwiler)

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Blaskowski, an infantry officer with Kilo Company, 3d Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (1st MARDIV), observes a target during Exercise Steel Knight 22 (SK-22) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 8, 2021. SK-22 is a 1st MARDIV-led annual training exercise which enables the Navy-Marine Corps team to operate in a realistic, combined-arms environment to enhance naval warfighting tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriel Antwiler)

Photo by Cpl. Frank Webb

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Blake Wyrick, a rifleman with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (1st MARDIV), posts security on Red Beach during Exercise Steel Knight 22 (SK-22) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 6, 2021. SK-22 is a 1st MARDIV led annual training exercise which enables the Navy-Marine Corps team to operate in a realistic, combined-arms environment to enhance naval warfighting tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra Munoz)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Blake Wyrick, a rifleman with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (1st MARDIV), posts security on Red Beach during Exercise Steel Knight 22 (SK-22) on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 6, 2021. SK-22 is a 1st MARDIV led annual training exercise which enables the Navy-Marine Corps team to operate in a realistic, combined-arms environment to enhance naval warfighting tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandra Munoz)

Photo by Cpl. Frank Webb