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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Peyton Dehoog (left), a native of Oklahoma and a low altitude air defense gunner, and Sgt. Haram Ramos, a native of Texas and a LAAD team leader, both with 3rd LAAD, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, verify friendly aircraft during a forward arming and refueling point exercise at Ie Shima, Japan, Aug. 21, 2024. To ensure smooth operations the FARP is defended by two sets of resilient forces; the ground combat element and the low air combat element these offer a deterrence against potential adversaries in a full 360-degree radius by utilizing integrated effects and layered defenses. USINDOPACOM forces perform operations in and around critical sea passages and trade thoroughfares to deter threats that create regional instability and impinge on the free flow of goods, people, and ideas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Maldonado)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. James Burris, a native of Louisiana and a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, runs a fuel line during a forward arming and refueling point exercise at Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 21, 2024. A FARP is a multi-discipline operation that increases the speed of maneuver for aerial operations, utilizing expeditionary advanced base operations, enhancing strike capabilities by decreasing the distance required for refueling and rearming while Increasing the range of combined-joint all domain operation capabilities. USINDOPACOM forces perform operations in and around critical sea passages and trade thoroughfares to deter threats that create regional instability and impinge on the free flow of goods, people, and ideas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Maldonado)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Deven Pizano (right), a native of Arizona anda low altitude air defense section leader and Cpl. Floyd Botts, a native of Oklahoma and a low altitude air defense gunner, both with 3rd LAAD, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, observe friendly aircraft during a forward arming and refueling point exercise at Ie Shima, Japan, Aug. 21, 2024. To ensure smooth operations the FARP is defended by two sets of resilient forces; the ground combat element and the low air combat element these offer a deterrence against potential adversaries in a full 360-degree radius by utilizing integrated effects and layered defenses. USINDOPACOM forces perform operations in and around critical sea passages and trade thoroughfares to deter threats that create regional instability and impinge on the free flow of goods, people, and ideas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Maldonado)

A U.S. Marine Corps an F-35B Lighting II STOVL Stealth Fighter assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off while participating in field carrier landing practice during exercise Resolute Dragon 24 at Ie Shima Training Facility, Aug. 7, Okinawa, Japan, 2024. RD 24 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Chan)

​​A ​U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, take​s​ off from Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, as part of the field training exercise portion of Resolute Dragon 23, Oct. 12, 2023. Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 12 and MWSS-171, both with MAG-12, 1st MAW, operated a ​f​orward ​a​rming and refueling ​p​oint during RD 23 to hone their distributed operation capabilities in a realistic and expeditionary environment. RD 23 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and allied Japan Self-Defense Force personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha Rodriguez)

IE SHIMA, OKINAWA, Japan (Dec. 13, 2022) - U.S. Marines, with Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, posts security during a helicopter raid exercise on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022. The training simulated taking control of enemy an airfield and supporting further seize and denial operations. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a ready and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. William N. Wallace) 221213-M-BL979-1278

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A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 conducts a vertical landing during field carrier landing practice (FCLP) at Ie Shima, Japan, Oct. 18, 2022. Marine Corps pilots with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 conduct field carrier landing practice training to maintain a high level of readiness in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jackson Ricker)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jimmy Phan, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, prepares to receive fuel from a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Ie Shima, Japan, Oct. 15, 2022. Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 supported Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, transporting personnel and equipment across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jackson Ricker)

IE SHIMA, OKINAWA, Japan (Oct. 21, 2022) - A U.S. Marine Corps High Mobility Artillery Rocket System with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force, exits a hide before a simulated fire mission while training at Ie Shima Training Facility, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 21, 2022. This training is part of Task Force 76/3’s Noble Fusion 22.2 campaign of learning and experimentation designed to improve naval integration within the newly created organization comprising of the U.S. Navy’s Task Force 76 and III MEF’s 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa) 221021-M-QT322-1025

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IE SHIMA, OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 3, 2022) - U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare for a MV-22B Osprey to arrive during a helicopter raid exercise on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 03, 2022. The exercise trained Marines on securing an objective, defending it, and creating a forward arming and refueling point. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher R. Lape) 220803-M-MJ391-0740

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隊員を降ろし飛び去って行くオスプレイと周りに気を配りながら小走りで安全な場所に向かう隊員

通信システムを確立する海兵隊員。

模擬負傷者の治療にあたる衛生兵。

模擬負傷者を後方搬送のために担架で運び出す海兵隊員と衛生兵。

模擬負傷者の治療にあたる衛生兵。

模擬負傷者の治療にあたる衛生兵。

IE SHIMA, OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 10, 2022) - U.S. Marines and Navy corpsmen with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), treat mock casualties while participating in mass casualty response training at Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 10, 2022. The mass casualty response mission allows the 31st MEU to reach victims of an attack, natural disaster or other emergent events when local medical and reactionary forces are unable to provide proper medical care. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Expeditionary Strike Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Manuel Alvarado) 220210-M-YJ953-1101

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OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 6, 2022) An AH-1Z Viper helicopter operated by Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Rein.) Marines, with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) awaits ordinance and fuel at a Forward Arming and Refueling Point on Ie Shima Island, in Okinawa Japan, Jan. 6th 2022. The Marines conducted what is known as a hot load, refueling and loading ordinance while the helicopters are still under power. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher W. England)

訓練中に給油待機する米海兵隊AH-1Zヴァイパー

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, rearm a UH-1Y Venom helicopter while conducting Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 6, 2021. MWSS-172 established a forward arming and refueling point on an airfield secured by 2d Battalion, 3d Marines to support sustained aviation operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jackson Dukes)