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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

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment practice security drills during Exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 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. Garrett Kiger)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment practice security drills during Exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 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. Garrett Kiger)

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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment prepare to post security after exiting a U.S Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, during Exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 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. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment prepare to post security after exiting a U.S Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, during Exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 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. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment post security after exiting a U.S Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, during Exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 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. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment post security after exiting a U.S Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, during Exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 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. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

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A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldier with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment posts security after exiting a U.S Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, during Exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 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. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldier with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment posts security after exiting a U.S Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, during Exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 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. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

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A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldier with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment establishes a security cordon during Exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 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. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldier with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment establishes a security cordon during Exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 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. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

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U.S. Marines with 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conduct waterborne operations with an amphibious combat vehicle during Exercise Iron Fist 2022 at the Del Mar Boat Basin, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 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. Sydney Smith)

U.S. Marines with 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conduct waterborne operations with an amphibious combat vehicle during Exercise Iron Fist 2022 at the Del Mar Boat Basin, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 11, 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. Sydney Smith)

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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)

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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)

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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

A joint color guard of U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and 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)

A joint color guard of U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and 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 Jayme Koucoules

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

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