U.S. Navy Seaman Brian M. Trammel, right, discusses the benefits of sick call to members of the Kyushu District Depot, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, during a tour of 3rd Medical Logistics Company's facility March 7 at Camp Kinser. Sick call allows service members with sudden minor illnesses or injuries to meet with medical personnel to receive treatment without an appointment. Trammel is a logistics specialist with the company, which is assigned to 3rd Supply Bn., Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

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Lance Cpl. Orlando J. Barrera tosses a mock M67 fragmentation grenade out of a simulated room June 13 at Camp Hansen. The Marines with the interior guard of Combat Logistics Regiments 35 and 37 also trained with the M1014 semi-automatic shotgun. Barrera is a field radio operator with CLR-35, 3rd MLG, III MEF. Photo by Lance Cpl. Anne K. Henry

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand- Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Regiment 3 inspect flood relief equipment offloaded from the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga here Nov 28. The III Marine Expeditionary Force Flood Relief Command Element, in coordination with the Thai Ministry of Defense, directed the Tortuga and CLR-3 to assist and support the Royal Government of Thailand in flood relief efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

Marines from Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, unload water at the Sendai Airport here March 25. U.S. service members have been assisting the Japanese government in providing relief in areas affected by the devastating 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck northern Japan March 11.

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand – A Marine with Combat Logistics Regiment 3 moves a fuel tank to a staging area on the pier here where the USS Tortuga has been docked. A detachment of Marines with CLR-3 and 9th Engineer Support Battalion will be working with the Royal Thai Air Force to conduct water removal operations at the Don Muang Airfield in Bangkok. U.S. forces working in conjunction with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Flood Relief Command Element, as well as, interagency partners continue to support and assist the Royal Government of Thailand through combined operations throughout the region to provide civic assistance and flood relief to the citizens of Thailand. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Megan Angel/Released)

Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, the commanding general for 3rd Marine Division and Joint Forces Land Component commander for Operation Tomodachi, greets a senior airport official at the Sendai Airport here March 25. The JFLCC was established to assist the Japanese Government in providing relief to those affected by the devastating 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck northern Japan March 11.

WHITE BEACH NAVAL FACILITY, OKINAWA, Japan – Two CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, land aboard the USS Tortuga here Nov. 18. More than 200 Marines from CLR-3, CLR-35, CLR-37, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, and 3rd Medical Battalion, embarked the Tortuga to depart for Thailand to provide flood recovery assistance to the Government of Thailand. Along with the ships organic crew of more than 300 sailors, Tortuga has also been loaded with two CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters and a variety of heavy equipment to assist in flood relief operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Megan Angel/Released)

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand- Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga prepare to move a cargo container while offloading Combat Logistics Regiment 3 equipment which will be used for flood relief here Nov 28. The III Marine Expeditionary Force Flood Relief Command Element, in coordination with the Thai Ministry of Defense, directed the Tortuga and CLR-3 to assist and support the Royal Government of Thailand in flood relief efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand- Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga offload a tractor, rubber-tired articulated steering, multi-purpose vehicle assigned to Combat Logistics Regiment 3, which will be used for flood relief here Nov 28. The III Marine Expeditionary Force Flood Relief Command Element, in coordination with the Thai Ministry of Defense, directed the Tortuga and CLR-3 to assist and support the Royal Government of Thailand in flood relief efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

COMBINED ARMS TRAINING CENTER CAMP FUJI – Lance Cpl. Ben G. Stauffer, a field military policeman with Combat Logistics Regiment 37 shows Marines from CLR-35 how to properly restrain an enemy during an instructional period about enemy prisoners of war at the Camp Fuji dojo here March 2. CLR-35 and CLR-37 are part of 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erik S. Brooks Jr./Released)

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CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan – Tony Rodriguez talks to Marines, sailors and their families during an emergency preparedness workshop May 7 at the chapel on Camp Kinser. During the workshop, Rodriguez led exercises to help attendees think creatively when it comes to preparing for any emergency. Rodriguez is a Detroit, Mich., native and life skills trainer with Marine Corps Family Team Building, Marine Corps Community Services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Manning/Released)

Lance Cpl. Mitchell Taylor from Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, uses communications equipment at the Sendai Airport here March 25. U.S. service members have been assisting the Japanese Government in providing relief in areas affected by the devastating 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck northern Japan March 11.

WHITE BEACH NAVAL FACILITY, OKINAWA, Japan – A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, lands aboard the USS Tortuga here Nov. 18. More than 200 Marines from 3rd Marine Logistics Group embarked the Tortuga to depart to the Kingdom of Thailand to provide support and assistance for flood relief operations in coordination with the Royal Government of Thailand here Nov 18. Along with the ships organic crew of more than 300 sailors, Tortuga has also been loaded with two CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters and a variety of heavy equipment to assist in flood relief operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Megan Angel/Released)

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Gunnery Sgt. James W. Mackenzie observes Lance Cpl. Nam Q. Kim as he throws an M67 fragmentation grenade June 13 at Camp Hansen. Mackenzie is a tactics, readiness and training instructor, G-3, operations and training, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Kim is an administrative clerk with CLR-35, 3rd MLG, III MEF. Photo by Lance Cpl. Anne K. Henry

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand – A 7-ton medium tactical vehicle replacement, belonging to Combat Logistics Regiment 3, is lifted out of the well deck of the USS Tortuga and placed on the pier here Nov. 28. Several 7-tons, tractor rubber-tire articulated steer multipurpose vehicles, water pumps and equipment were staged on the pier where the Tortuga has been docked to be used by Marines from CLR-3 and 9th Engineer Support Battalion who will be working with the Royal Thai Air Force to conduct water removal operations at the Don Muang Airfield in Bangkok. U.S. forces working in conjunction with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Flood Relief Command Element, as well as, interagency partners continue to support and assist the Royal Government of Thailand through combined operations throughout the region to provide civic assistance and flood relief to the citizens of Thailand. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Megan Angel/Released)

USS TORTUGA, LAEM CHABANG, Thailand – U.S. Ambassador to Thailand Kristie Kenney shakes the hand of Maj. Robert Hawkins, Combat Logistics Regiment 3 operations officer, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, aboard the USS Tortuga Nov. 25. The Tortuga, in coordination with the III MEF Flood Relief Command Element , arrived to assist and support the Royal Government of Thailand in flood relief. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Megan Angel/Released)

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand- Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga offload a tractor, rubber-tired articulated steering, multi-purpose vehicle assigned to Combat Logistics Regiment 3 which will be used for flood relief here Nov 28. The III Marine Expeditionary Force Flood Relief Command Element, in coordination with the Thai Ministry of Defense, directed the Tortuga and CLR-3 to assist and support the Royal Government of Thailand in flood relief efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand- Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Regiment 3 move flood relief equipment after offloading it from the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga here Nov 28. The III Marine Expeditionary Force Flood Relief Command Element, in coordination with the Thai Ministry of Defense, directed the Tortuga and CLR-3 to assist and support the Royal Government of Thailand in flood relief efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand – A 7-ton medium tactical vehicle replacement, belonging to Combat Logistics Regiment 3, sits on the pier here Nov. 28 where the Tortuga has been docked. Several 7-tons, tractor rubber-tire articulated steer multipurpose vehicles, water pumps and equipment were staged on the pier where the Tortuga has been docked to be used by Marines from CLR-3 and 9th Engineer Support Battalion who will be working with the Royal Thai Air Force to conduct water removal operations at the Don Muang Airfield near Bangkok. U.S. forces working in conjunction with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Flood Relief Command Element, as well as, interagency partners continue to support and assist the Royal Government of Thailand through combined operations throughout the region to provide civic assistance and flood relief to the citizens of Thailand. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Megan Angel/Released)

WHITE BEACH NAVAL FACILITY, OKINAWA, Japan – Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 3 secure fork lifts, tractor rubber-tire articulated steer multipurpose vehicles, and supplies in the well deck of the USS Tortuga Nov. 18. – More than 200 Marines from 3rd Marine Logistics Group embarked the Tortuga to depart to the Kingdom of Thailand to provide support and assistance for flood relief operations in coordination with the Royal Government of Thailand here Nov 18. Along with the ships organic crew of more than 300 sailors, Tortuga has also been loaded with two CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters and a variety of heavy equipment to assist in flood relief operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Megan Angel/Released)

USS TORTUGA – A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, lands on the flight deck of the USS Tortuga Nov 22 after conducting flight operations. The aircraft is one of two aboard the Tortuga enroute the Kingdom of Thailand to support flood relief operations in coordination with the Royal Government of Thailand. Directed by the U.S. Pacific Command, III MEF deployed Marines and sailors to conduct flood relief assessments and operations. The III MEF Flood Relief Command Element is responsible for providing the command and control of U.S. forces working with and assisting the Royal Government of Thailand. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Megan Angel/Released)

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand – A tractor rubber-tire articulated steer multipurpose vehicle is off-loaded to the pier here Nov. 29 where the USS Tortuga has been docked. . A detachment of Marines with CLR-3 and 9th Engineer Support Battalion will be working with the Royal Thai Air Force to conduct water removal operations at the Don Muang Airfield in Bangkok. U.S. forces working in conjunction with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Flood Relief Command Element, as well as, interagency partners continue to support and assist the Royal Government of Thailand through combined operations throughout the region to provide civic assistance and flood relief to the citizens of Thailand. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Megan Angel/Released)

Lance Cpl. Nola Elliffe from Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, carries cargo netting after removing it from a pallet of water at the Sendai Airport here March 25. U.S. service members have been assisting the Japanese Government in providing relief in areas affected by the devastating 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck northern Japan March 11.

WHITE BEACH NAVAL FACILITY, OKINAWA, Japan – A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Utility carrying vehicles and equipment to assist in flood recovery efforts approaches the well deck of the USS Tortuga Nov. 18 where it will be loaded. More than 200 Marines from 3rd Marine Logistics Group embarked the Tortuga to depart to the Kingdom of Thailand to provide support and assistance for flood relief operations in coordination with the Royal Government of Thailand here Nov 18. Along with the ships organic crew of more than 300 sailors, Tortuga has also been loaded with two CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters and a variety of heavy equipment to assist in flood relief operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Megan Angel/Released)

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand- Seaman Nathanial Bird, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga), attaches a cable to a cargo container while offloading Combat Logistics Regiment 3 equipment here Nov 28. The III Marine Expeditionary Force Flood Relief Command Element, in coordination with the Thai Ministry of Defense, directed the Tortuga and CLR-3 to assist and support the Royal Government of Thailand in flood relief efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand- Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga attach cables to a cargo container while offloading Combat Logistics Regiment 3 equipment used for flood relief here Nov 28. The III Marine Expeditionary Force Flood Relief Command Element, in coordination with the Thai Ministry of Defense, directed the Tortuga and CLR-3 to assist and support the Royal Government of Thailand in flood relief efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

The entrance to Sendai Airport. The airport was cleared of debris and thousands of totaled vehicles by Marines and soldiers with CLR-35, Task Force Fuji and 35th CSSB. Once cleared it was used as a staging point and supply hub for relief operations

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ITOMAN CITY, OKINAWA, Japan - U.S. Marine Capt. Sean Cunningham, center, and Lt. Cmdr. Harvey C. Macklin, left, compete in Oodama-Korogashi, a giant ball-rolling race, Oct. 14 at the Tai Chu En Children’s Home in Itoman City, Okinawa, as part of the home’s celebration of Sports Day. Participants had to roll the ball to a designated spot before returning to the starting point. Cunningham is the commanding officer of Headquarters Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Macklin is the CLR-35 chaplain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony Kirby/Release)

Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, the commanding general of 3rd Marine Division and commander of Joint Forces Land Component Command for Operation Tomodachi, prepares to board a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter following a site visit here March 25.

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand – A 7-ton medium tactical vehicle replacement, belonging to Combat Logistics Regiment 3, is lifted out of the well deck of the USS Tortuga and placed on the pier here Nov. 28. Several 7-tons, tractor rubber-tire articulated steer multipurpose vehicles, water pumps and equipment were staged on the pier where the Tortuga has been docked to be used by Marines from CLR-3 and 9th Engineer Support Battalion who will be working with the Royal Thai Air Force to conduct water removal operations at the Don Muang Airfield in Bangkok. U.S. forces working in conjunction with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Flood Relief Command Element, as well as, interagency partners continue to support and assist the Royal Government of Thailand through combined operations throughout the region to provide civic assistance and flood relief to the citizens of Thailand. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Megan Angel/Released)

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand – A 7-ton medium tactical vehicle replacement, belonging to Combat Logistics Regiment 3, is lifted out of the well deck of the USS Tortuga and placed on the pier here Nov. 28. Several 7-tons, tractor rubber-tire articulated steer multipurpose vehicles, water pumps and equipment were staged on the pier where the Tortuga has been docked to be used by Marines from CLR-3 and 9th Engineer Support Battalion who will be working with the Royal Thai Air Force to conduct water removal operations at the Don Muang Airfield in Bangkok. U.S. forces working in conjunction with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Flood Relief Command Element, as well as, interagency partners continue to support and assist the Royal Government of Thailand through combined operations throughout the region to provide civic assistance and flood relief to the citizens of Thailand. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Megan Angel/Released)

WHITE BEACH NAVAL FACILITY, OKINAWA, Japan – A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Utility carrying vehicles and equipment to assist in flood recovery efforts enters the well deck of the USS Tortuga Nov. 18. More than 200 Marines from 3rd Marine Logistics Group embarked the Tortuga to depart to the Kingdom of Thailand to provide support and assistance for flood relief operations in coordination with the Royal Government of Thailand here Nov 18. Along with the ships organic crew of more than 300 sailors, Tortuga has also been loaded with two CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters and a variety of heavy equipment to assist in flood relief operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Megan Angel/Released)

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand- Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga offload a medium tactical vehicle replacement assigned to Combat Logistics Regiment 3 which will be used for flood relief here Nov 28. The III Marine Expeditionary Force Flood Relief Command Element, in coordination with the Thai Ministry of Defense, directed the Tortuga and CLR-3 to assist and support the Royal Government of Thailand in flood relief efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

COMBINED ARMS TRAINING CENTER, CAMP FUJI, Japan — Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers practice cross-country skiing at the Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, March 5, during Exercise Forest Light 12-2. The Marines and JGSDF soldiers spent hours practicing different techniques taught by JGSDF ski instructors. The purpose of Forest Light 12-2 was to enhance the interoperability of Marines and JGSDF members while increasing individual and unit readiness in a cold-weather environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Lt. Jeanscott Dodd/Released)

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand – A 7-ton medium tactical vehicle replacement, belonging to Combat Logistics Regiment 3, is lifted out of the well deck of the USS Tortuga here Nov. 28. Several 7-tons, tractor rubber-tire articulated steer multipurpose vehicles, water pumps and equipment were staged on the pier where the Tortuga has been docked to be used by Marines from CLR-3 and 9th Engineer Support Battalion who will be working with the Royal Thailand Air Force to conduct water removal operations at the Don Muang Airfield in Bangkok. U.S. forces working in conjunction with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Flood Relief Command Element, as well as, interagency partners continue to support and assist the Royal Government of Thailand through combined operations throughout the region to provide civic assistance and flood relief to the citizens of Thailand. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Megan Angel/Released)

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand – A 7-ton medium tactical vehicle replacement, belonging to Combat Logistics Regiment 3, is lifted out of the well deck of the USS Tortuga and placed on the pier here Nov. 28. Several 7-tons, tractor rubber-tire articulated steer multipurpose vehicles, water pumps and equipment were staged on the pier where the Tortuga has been docked to be used by Marines from CLR-3 and 9th Engineer Support Battalion who will be working with the Royal Thai Air Force to conduct water removal operations at the Don Muang Airfield in Bangkok. U.S. forces working in conjunction with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Flood Relief Command Element, as well as, interagency partners continue to support and assist the Royal Government of Thailand through combined operations throughout the region to provide civic assistance and flood relief to the citizens of Thailand. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Megan Angel/Released)

USS TORTUGA – Two CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, prepare to take off the flight deck of the USS Tortuga Nov 22 to conduct flight operations. The aircraft aboard the Tortuga are enroute to the Kingdom of Thailand to support flood relief operations in coordination with the Royal Government of Thailand. Directed by the U.S. Pacific Command, III MEF deployed Marines and sailors to conduct flood relief assessments and operations. The III MEF Flood Relief Command Element is responsible for providing the command and control of U.S. forces working with and assisting the Royal Government of Thailand. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Megan Angel/Released)

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand- Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga offload flood relief equipment assigned to Combat Logistics Regiment 3 here Nov 28. The III Marine Expeditionary Force Flood Relief Command Element, in coordination with the Thai Ministry of Defense, directed the Tortuga and CLR-3 to assist and support the Royal Government of Thailand in flood relief efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand – Sailors belonging to the USS Tortuga guide a 7-ton medium tactical vehicle replacement, belonging to Combat Logistics Regiment 3, onto the pier here Nov. 28 where the Tortuga has been docked. Several 7-tons, tractor rubber-tire articulated steer multipurpose vehicles, water pumps and equipment were staged on the pier where the Tortuga has been docked to be used by Marines from CLR-3 and 9th Engineer Support Battalion who will be working with the Royal Thai Air Force to conduct water removal operations at the Don Muang Airfield in Bangkok. U.S. forces working in conjunction with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Flood Relief Command Element, as well as, interagency partners continue to support and assist the Royal Government of Thailand through combined operations throughout the region to provide civic assistance and flood relief to the citizens of Thailand. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Megan Angel/Released)

Areas surrounding the Sendai Airport here lay in ruin March 25 following the devastating 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck northern Japan March 11.

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand – A 7-ton medium tactical vehicle replacement, belonging to Combat Logistics Regiment 3, is lifted out of the well deck of the USS Tortuga here Nov. 28. Several 7-tons, tractor rubber-tire articulated steer multipurpose vehicles, water pumps and equipment were staged on the pier where the Tortuga has been docked to be used by Marines from CLR-3 and 9th Engineer Support Battalion who will be working with the Royal Thailand Air Force to conduct water removal operations at the Don Muang Airfield in Bangkok. U.S. forces working in conjunction with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Flood Relief Command Element, as well as, interagency partners continue to support and assist the Royal Government of Thailand through combined operations throughout the region to provide civic assistance and flood relief to the citizens of Thailand. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Megan Angel/Released)

WHITE BEACH NAVAL FACILITY, OKINAWA, Japan – More than 200 Marines from 3rd Marine Logistics Group embarked the Tortuga to depart to the Kingdom of Thailand to provide support and assistance for flood relief operations in coordination with the Royal Government of Thailand here Nov 18. Along with the ships organic crew of more than 300 sailors, Tortuga has also been loaded with two CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters, high-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles, commercial bulldozers, and a variety of heavy equipment to assist in flood relief operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Megan Angel/Released)

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand-Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga prepare to use the ship’s crane to offload Combat Logistics Regiment 3 equipment that will be used for flood relief here Nov 28. The III Marine Expeditionary Force Flood Relief Command Element, in coordination with the Thai Ministry of Defense, directed the Tortuga and CLR-3 to assist and support the Royal Government of Thailand in flood relief efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

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CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan – Tony Rodriguez talks with Marines, sailors and their families during an emergency preparedness workshop May 7 at the chapel on Camp Kinser. The workshop focused on raising awareness about the importance of emergency preparedness. Rodriguez is a Detroit, Mich., native and life skills trainer with Marine Corps Family Team Building, Marine Corps Community Services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Manning/Released)

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand – A tractor rubber-tire articulated steer multipurpose vehicle is off-loaded to the pier here Nov. 29 where the USS Tortuga has been docked. A detachment of Marines with CLR-3 and 9th Engineer Support Battalion will be working with the Royal Thai Air Force to conduct water removal operations at the Don Muang Airfield in Bangkok. U.S. forces working in conjunction with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Flood Relief Command Element, as well as, interagency partners continue to support and assist the Royal Government of Thailand through combined operations throughout the region to provide civic assistance and flood relief to the citizens of Thailand. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Megan Angel/Released)

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand – A detachment of Marines from 9th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conduct an accountability check before their departure to Don Mueang Airfield Nov. 29 to assist the Royal Thai Air Force during flood relief efforts. U.S. forces working in conjunction with III Marine Expeditionary Force Flood Relief Command Element, as well as, interagency partners continue to support and assist the Royal Government of Thailand through combined operations to provide humanitarian assistance and flood relief to the citizens of Thailand. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Megan Angel/Released)

LAEM CHABANG, Republic of Thailand – A 7-ton medium tactical vehicle replacement, belonging to Combat Logistics Regiment 3, is lifted out of the well deck of the USS Tortuga here Nov. 28. Several 7-tons, tractor rubber-tire articulated steer multipurpose vehicles, water pumps and equipment were staged on the pier where the Tortuga has been docked to be used by Marines from CLR-3 and 9th Engineer Support Battalion who will be working with the Royal Thai Air Force to conduct water removal operations at the Don Muang Airfield in Bangkok. U.S. forces working in conjunction with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Flood Relief Command Element, as well as, interagency partners continue to support and assist the Royal Government of Thailand through combined operations throughout the region to provide civic assistance and flood relief to the citizens of Thailand. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Megan Angel/Released)

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand- Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga offload a tractor, rubber-tired articulated steering, multi-purpose vehicle assigned to Combat Logistics Regiment 3 which will be used for flood relief here Nov 28. The III Marine Expeditionary Force Flood Relief Command Element, in coordination with the Thai Ministry of Defense, directed the Tortuga and CLR-3 to assist and support the Royal Government of Thailand in flood relief efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, the commanding general of 3rd Marine Division and commander of Joint Forces Land Component Command for Operation Tomodachi, talks with pilots en route to Camp Sendai March 25. The JFLCC was established to assist the Japanese Government in providing relief to those affected by the devastating 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami that swept northern Japan March 11.

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand – A Marine with Combat Logistics Regiment 3 moves a fuel tank to a staging area on the pier here where the USS Tortuga has been docked. A detachment of Marines with CLR-3 and 9th Engineer Support Battalion will be working with the Royal Thai Air Force to conduct water removal operations at the Don Muang Airfield in Bangkok. U.S. forces working in conjunction with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Flood Relief Command Element, as well as, interagency partners continue to support and assist the Royal Government of Thailand through combined operations throughout the region to provide civic assistance and flood relief to the citizens of Thailand. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Megan Angel/Released)