HIJUDAI TRAINING AREA, Japan – Marines with Gun Team 2, Bravo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, slide a 155mm round into the chamber of a M777 howitzer during the live fire portion of their artillery training as part of the Artillery Relocation Training Program here Feb. 7. The purpose of the regularly scheduled training is to sustain core capabilities and ensure Marines are prepared to respond effectively to any conflict in the Asia-Pacific region where artillery units may be needed. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jovane M. Holland/Released) - HIJUDAI TRAINING AREA, Japan – Marines with Gun Team 2, Bravo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, slide a 155mm round into the chamber of a M777 howitzer during the live fire portion of their artillery training as part of the Artillery Relocation Training Program here Feb. 7. The purpose of the regularly scheduled training is to sustain core capabilities and ensure Marines are prepared to respond effectively to any conflict in the Asia-Pacific region where artillery units may be needed. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jovane M. Holland/Released)