Staff Sgt. Charles E. Weatherly supervises Combat Logistics Battalion 4 vehicles entering friendly lines at Forward Operating Base Edinburgh March 13. The CLB-4 combat logistics patrol delivered supplies to the FOB. Weatherly is a platoon sergeant with CLB-4, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward), I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward). - Staff Sgt. Charles E. Weatherly supervises Combat Logistics Battalion 4 vehicles entering friendly lines at Forward Operating Base Edinburgh March 13. The CLB-4 combat logistics patrol delivered supplies to the FOB. Weatherly is a platoon sergeant with CLB-4, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward), I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

Marines perform lifesaving steps on a simulated casualty during combat lifesaver training at the III Marine Expeditionary Force Tactical Medical Simulation Center on Camp Hansen March 21. The Marines participated in the course as part of their predeployment training for Operation Enduring Freedom. - Marines perform lifesaving steps on a simulated casualty during combat lifesaver training at the III Marine Expeditionary Force Tactical Medical Simulation Center on Camp Hansen March 21. The Marines participated in the course as part of their predeployment training for Operation Enduring Freedom.

Military policemen participating in duress call training subdue their suspects during a disturbance after working hours in combat town at the central training area March 20. The purpose of the training is to ensure the military policemen are prepared to respond to any calls they may receive on a day-to-day basis. The Marines are part of the Provost Marshal’s Office, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler. - Military policemen participating in duress call training subdue their suspects during a disturbance after working hours in combat town at the central training area March 20. The purpose of the training is to ensure the military policemen are prepared to respond to any calls they may receive on a day-to-day basis. The Marines are part of the Provost Marshal’s Office, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler.

Cpl. Tristan I. Hobson checks the trunk of a patrol car for supplies on Camp Foster March 28. Hobson saved a local community member’s life on Camp Kinser Feb. 18 with the aid of an automated external defibrillator. Hobson is a military policeman with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler. - Cpl. Tristan I. Hobson checks the trunk of a patrol car for supplies on Camp Foster March 28. Hobson saved a local community member’s life on Camp Kinser Feb. 18 with the aid of an automated external defibrillator. Hobson is a military policeman with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler.

Col. James G. Flynn welcomes Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma March 22. Dunford came to Okinawa to view and assess Marine Corps facilities and to better understand III Marine Expeditionary Force’s operations, exercises and activities. Dunford is the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps. Flynn is the commanding officer of MCAS Futenma. - Col. James G. Flynn welcomes Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma March 22. Dunford came to Okinawa to view and assess Marine Corps facilities and to better understand III Marine Expeditionary Force’s operations, exercises and activities. Dunford is the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps. Flynn is the commanding officer of MCAS Futenma.

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Gen. Eiji Kimizuka presents a letter to Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr. during a ceremony at the JGSDF Ground Staff Office in Tokyo, Japan, March 11. The letter, presented exactly one year after the devastating Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami struck mainland Japan, thanks U.S. service members, their families and the civilian support establishment for their friendship and support following the disaster. Kimizuka is the chief of staff of the JGSDF. Glueck is the commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Gen. Eiji Kimizuka presents a letter to Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr. during a ceremony at the JGSDF Ground Staff Office in Tokyo, Japan, March 11. The letter, presented exactly one year after the devastating Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami struck mainland Japan, thanks U.S. service members, their families and the civilian support establishment for their friendship and support following the disaster. Kimizuka is the chief of staff of the JGSDF. Glueck is the commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Ikuko Tokuyo Gakushuin Women's College student, presents Brig. Gen. Blake Crowe, United States Forces Japan deputy commander, a certificate she and her students made symbolizing their appreciation for the United States Armed Forces' effort during Operation Tomodachi March 16, 2012. - Ikuko Tokuyo Gakushuin Women's College student, presents Brig. Gen. Blake Crowe, United States Forces Japan deputy commander, a certificate she and her students made symbolizing their appreciation for the United States Armed Forces' effort during Operation Tomodachi March 16, 2012.

A mine resistant ambush protected vehicle provides security during a combat logistics patrol through Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 5. The patrol, conducted by Combat Logistics Battalion 4, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward), supported counterinsurgency operations in the area. - A mine resistant ambush protected vehicle provides security during a combat logistics patrol through Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 5. The patrol, conducted by Combat Logistics Battalion 4, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward), supported counterinsurgency operations in the area.

Marines shield themselves from an exploding charge during breaching training on Camp Hansen March 14. The purpose of the training was to teach the Marines how to force doors open safely and effectively. The Marines are with 9th Engineer Support Battalion’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Provost Marshal’s Office special response team with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler. - Marines shield themselves from an exploding charge during breaching training on Camp Hansen March 14. The purpose of the training was to teach the Marines how to force doors open safely and effectively. The Marines are with 9th Engineer Support Battalion’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Provost Marshal’s Office special response team with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler.