Republic of Korea Marines fire an artillery round from a K-55 self-propelled gun July 18 in Tonghyeon-ri, Republic of Korea, during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 12-7. The purpose of KMEP 12-7 is to enhance the combined capabilities of both the U.S. and ROK Marine Corps. The ROK Marines are with 8th Artillery Battalion, 2nd ROK Marine Division. The U.S. Marines are with 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Republic of Korea Marines fire an artillery round from a K-55 self-propelled gun July 18 in Tonghyeon-ri, Republic of Korea, during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 12-7. The purpose of KMEP 12-7 is to enhance the combined capabilities of both the U.S. and ROK Marine Corps. The ROK Marines are with 8th Artillery Battalion, 2nd ROK Marine Division. The U.S. Marines are with 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck speaks to the Marines of Marine Rotational Force-Darwin at Robertson Barracks July 16 during a visit to Australia. During his visit, Glueck also met with Brigadier Fergus McLachlan and toured the facilities currently being used by MRF-D. (The Marines) have done an absolutely superb job being the leading edge of the rotational force and paving the road for the future in Southeast Asia, said Glueck. MRF-D consists of Company F, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and various support personnel, and is scheduled to conduct training with the Australian Army near Darwin until late September. Glueck is the commanding general of III MEF. McLachlan is the commander of the Australian Army's 1 Brigade. - Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck speaks to the Marines of Marine Rotational Force-Darwin at Robertson Barracks July 16 during a visit to Australia. During his visit, Glueck also met with Brigadier Fergus McLachlan and toured the facilities currently being used by MRF-D. (The Marines) have done an absolutely superb job being the leading edge of the rotational force and paving the road for the future in Southeast Asia, said Glueck. MRF-D consists of Company F, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and various support personnel, and is scheduled to conduct training with the Australian Army near Darwin until late September. Glueck is the commanding general of III MEF. McLachlan is the commander of the Australian Army's 1 Brigade.

Lance Cpl. Matthew J. Vito traverses a rope bridge to cross a ravine during land navigation operation training at Camp Gonsalves July 24. Vito is an anti-tank missileman with the battalion. The Marines spent four days finding check points and traveling through the jungle of Okinawa. - Lance Cpl. Matthew J. Vito traverses a rope bridge to cross a ravine during land navigation operation training at Camp Gonsalves July 24. Vito is an anti-tank missileman with the battalion. The Marines spent four days finding check points and traveling through the jungle of Okinawa.

Chief Warrant Officer Darryl L. Ellis practices using a bag-mouth mask during the basic life-support course at Camp Hansen July 16. The course teaches basic skills for keeping victims of cardiac arrest alive. Ellis is an explosive ordnance disposal officer with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Chief Warrant Officer Darryl L. Ellis practices using a bag-mouth mask during the basic life-support course at Camp Hansen July 16. The course teaches basic skills for keeping victims of cardiac arrest alive. Ellis is an explosive ordnance disposal officer with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Lance Cpl. Keegan L. Cooley performs the armpit tow, one of three rescue swimming techniques, on Staff Sgt. Marques J. Johnson, during a Marine survival advanced course at the Marine Corps Air Station Futenma pool July 20. Cooley is a data system technician with Marine Air Control Squadron 4, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Johnson is a tactical air defense controller with the squadron. - Lance Cpl. Keegan L. Cooley performs the armpit tow, one of three rescue swimming techniques, on Staff Sgt. Marques J. Johnson, during a Marine survival advanced course at the Marine Corps Air Station Futenma pool July 20. Cooley is a data system technician with Marine Air Control Squadron 4, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Johnson is a tactical air defense controller with the squadron.

Assault amphibious vehicles of Combat Assault Battalion show their cross- country capabilities during a demonstration at Camp Schwab July 10. The AAV crewmen demonstrated the capabilities to members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force who took part in the Japan Observer Exchange Program. CAB is part of 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Assault amphibious vehicles of Combat Assault Battalion show their cross- country capabilities during a demonstration at Camp Schwab July 10. The AAV crewmen demonstrated the capabilities to members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force who took part in the Japan Observer Exchange Program. CAB is part of 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit perform mass-casualty decontamination training at Kin Blue Beach training area July 11. The training was conducted to ensure the 31st MEU is ready to respond to potential chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats in the Asia-Pacific region. The Marines taking part in the training are with Combat Logistics Regiment 31 and the command element of the 31st MEU, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit perform mass-casualty decontamination training at Kin Blue Beach training area July 11. The training was conducted to ensure the 31st MEU is ready to respond to potential chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats in the Asia-Pacific region. The Marines taking part in the training are with Combat Logistics Regiment 31 and the command element of the 31st MEU, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Marines use a tractor to load supplies onto a high-speed vessel headed for Korean Marine Exchange Program 12-7 at Kin Red Beach training area, near Camp Hansen, July 9. The exercise demonstrates the mutual continued dedication to the ROK-U.S. relationship and contributes to security and stability on the Korean Peninsula and throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The Marines are with Headquarters Battery, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III MEF. - Marines use a tractor to load supplies onto a high-speed vessel headed for Korean Marine Exchange Program 12-7 at Kin Red Beach training area, near Camp Hansen, July 9. The exercise demonstrates the mutual continued dedication to the ROK-U.S. relationship and contributes to security and stability on the Korean Peninsula and throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The Marines are with Headquarters Battery, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III MEF.

Corpsmen with 3rd Medical Battalion apply a bandage to a simulated casualty during the tactical combat casualty care course at the Tactical Medical Simulation Center at Camp Hansen June 29. 3rd Med. Bn. is part of Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Corpsmen with 3rd Medical Battalion apply a bandage to a simulated casualty during the tactical combat casualty care course at the Tactical Medical Simulation Center at Camp Hansen June 29. 3rd Med. Bn. is part of Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.