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)

130613-M-GX379-491CAMP HANSEN - Pfc. Christian K. Lenhart fires the M16A4 service rifle June 13 at Camp Hansen during intermediate combat rifle marksmanship training. The Marines also qualified with the shotgun, M67 fragmentation grenade, and the M9 service pistol. Lenhart is an embarkation specialist with CLR-35, 3rd MLG, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anne K. Henry/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 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)

COMBINED ARMS TRAINING CENTER, CAMP FUJI, Japan – Lance Cpl. Nathen S. Langlois fires three shots during a table three shooting platform here March 5. Table three features speed and tactical reloads, movement to targets and prioritizing targets. Langlois is a food service specialist with Combat Logistic Regiment 35 which is a 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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ITOMAN CITY, OKINAWA, Japan - Marines participate in Shogaibutsu Kyoso, an obstacle course, Oct. 14 at the Tai Chu En Children’s Home in Itoman City, Okinawa, as part of the home’s celebration of Sports Day. The Marines are with CLR-35, 3rd MLG, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony Kirby/Released)

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand – Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, depart the USS Tortuga Nov. 29 before leaving to Don Mueang Airport where they will support the Royal Thai Air Force with 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)

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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 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 to Thailand to support flood relief efforts at the request of the Government of Thailand. Directed by the U.S. Pacific Command, III MEF deployed Marines and sailors to conduct flood relief assessment and to execute specific tasks associated with disaster mitigation. 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 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 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)

USS TORTUGA, LAEM CHABANG, Thailand – U.S. Ambassador to Thailand Kristie Kenney, is greeted by Cmdr. Adrian D. Ragland, the commanding officer of the USS Tortuga here Nov. 25. Kenney visited the Marines and sailors shortly after their arrival to discuss the Tortuga’s role in providing flood relief by assisting and supporting the Royal Government of Thailand. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Megan Angel/Released)

COMBINED ARMS TRAINING CENTER, CAMP FUJI, Japan – Lance Cpl. Raphael A. Nepo executes a speed reload during a table three shooting platform here March 5. The Marines also worked on speed and tactical reloads. A speed reload is when the magazine has no more rounds forcing the Marine to release the empty magazine, letting it fall to the deck and he or she then inserts a magazine with enough rounds to reengage the enemy. Nepo is a supply clerk with Combat Logistic Regiment 35, which is a part of 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erik S. Brooks Jr./Released)

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand – A fuel tank is off-loaded from the well-deck of the USS Tortuga here Nov. 29. 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 tractor rubber-tire articulated steer multipurpose vehicle is off-loaded to the pier here Nov. 28 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 – Sailors belonging to the USS Tortuga attach straps to a 7-ton medium tactical vehicle replacement, belonging to Combat Logistics Regiment 3, to be lifted out of the well deck 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 7-ton medium tactical vehicle replacement, belonging to Combat Logistics Regiment 3, sits on the 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 – 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)

USS TORTUGA, LAEM CHABANG, Thailand – U.S. Ambassador to Thailand Kristie Kenney shakes the hand of Col. Clark D. Henderson, the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, aboard the USS Tortuga here 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 with the USS Tortuga guide a fuel tank that is being off-loaded from the well-deck of the ship here Nov. 29. 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)

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, is refueled on the flight deck of the USS Tortuga Nov 22 before conducting 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)

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LAEM CHABANG, Thailand – Sgt. Michael C. Oakes guides Lance Cpl. Stevie B. Pena as she moves a container with supplies and equipment Nov. 29 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)

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 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 – 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 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)

U.S. Marines with Ammunitions Co., 3rd Supply Bn., CLR-35, wait to receive an ammo resupply by air transport, March 11, 2016, during Exercise Ssang Yong in Pohang, South Korea. Ssang Yong 16 is a biennial military exercise focused on strengthening the amphibious landing capabilities of the Republic of Korea, the U.S., New Zealand and Australia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Briauna Birl/UNRELEASED)

004 CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 20, 2012) - Sgt. Hironobu Ehara, right, executes the present sword movement at the Camp Foster parade deck during a practical application of the sword manual. Ehara is an infantryman with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s 1st Division Headquarters and is currently a student at the Headquarters and Service Battalion’s corporals course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Anne K. Henry)

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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, prepares to land on the flight deck of the USS Tortuga Nov 22 after conducting flight operations. The aircraft is one of two aboard the Tortuga enroute to Thailand to support flood relief assistance efforts at the request of the Government of Thailand. Directed by the U.S. Pacific Command, III MEF deployed Marines and sailors to conduct flood relief assessment and to execute specific tasks associated with disaster mitigation. 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)

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USS TORTUGA, LAEM CHABANG, Thailand – U.S. Ambassador to Thailand Kristie Kenney, accompanied by Cmdr. Adrian D. Ragland, the commanding officer of the USS Tortuga, speaks to the Marines and sailors of the Tortuga here Nov. 25 regarding the important role they play in flood relief efforts. In coordination with the III Marine Expeditionary Flood Relief Command Element, the Tortuga’s focus will be to provide flood relief support and assistance to the Royal Government of Thailand. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Megan Angel/Released)

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand – 7-ton medium tactical vehicle replacements, belonging to Combat Logistics Regiment 3, and flat-bed semi-trucks loaded with water pumps, hose reels, and other equipment are staged on the pier Nov. 29 where the USS Tortuga has been docked. The equipment will be used in flood recovery efforts by a detachment of Marines with 9th Engineer Support Battalion who will be working with the Royal Thai Air Force to conduct water removal operations at the Don Mueang Airfield in Bangkok. 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)

U.S. Marines with Ammunitions Co., 3rd Supply Bn., CLR-35, unload an ammo resupply, March 11, 2016, during Exercise Ssang Yong 2016 in Pohang, South Korea. Ssang Yong 16 is a biennial military exercise focused on strengthening the amphibious landing capabilities of the Republic of Korea, the U.S., New Zealand and Australia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Briauna Birl/UNRELEASED)

LAEM CHABANG, Thailand – Sgt. Michael C. Oakes guides Lance Cpl. Stevie B. Pena as she moves a container with supplies and equipment Nov. 29 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)

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, takes off the flight deck of the USS Tortuga Nov 22 to conduct flight operations. The aircraft are aboard the Tortuga enroute to Thailand to support flood relief efforts at the request of the Government of Thailand. Directed by the U.S. Pacific Command, III MEF deployed Marines and sailors to conduct flood relief assessment and to execute specific tasks associated with disaster mitigation. 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)

U.S. Marines with Ammunitions Co., 3rd Supply Bn., CLR-35, unload an ammo resupply, March 11, 2016, during Exercise Ssang Yong 2016 in Pohang, South Korea. Ssang Yong 16 is a biennial military exercise focused on strengthening the amphibious landing capabilities of the Republic of Korea, the U.S., New Zealand and Australia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Briauna Birl/UNRELEASED)

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, takes off from the flight deck of the USS Tortuga Nov 22 before conducting flight operations. The aircraft is one of two aboard the Tortuga 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)

TAI CHU EN ORPHANAGE, OKINAWA, Japan -- Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marines Expeditionary Force, tossed a football with children from the Tai Chu En Orphanage during a volunteer event at Torii Beach July 30. The day at the beach featured an American-style picnic, games and swimming. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Mike Granahan/Released)

U.S. Marines with Ammunitions Co., 3rd Supply Bn., CLR-35, unload an ammo resupply, March 11, 2016, during Exercise Ssang Yong 2016 in Pohang, South Korea. Ssang Yong 16 is a biennial military exercise focused on strengthening the amphibious landing capabilities of the Republic of Korea, the U.S., New Zealand and Australia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Briauna Birl/UNRELEASED)

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)

USS TORTUGA, LAEM CHABANG, Thailand – Brig. Gen. Craig C. Crenshaw, commander, U.S. forces conducting flood relief operations, is greeted by Cmdr. Adrian D. Ragland, the commanding officer of the USS Tortuga here Nov. 25. Crenshaw and Ragland met to discuss how the Marines and sailors aboard the Tortuga will be able to assist Thailand with flood relief efforts. The USS Tortuga arrived in Thailand to support and assist the Royal Government of Thailand in flood relief operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Megan Angel/Released)

COMBINED ARMS TRAINING CENTER, CAMP FUJI, Japan — 2nd Lt. Matthew C. Librizzi, left, looks over a map with a JGSDF interpreter and radio operator at the Yausubetsu Training Area March 9. Librizzi served as platoon commander for Marines with Combat Logistics Regiments 35 and 37 during the exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Lt. Jeanscott Dodd/Released)

COMBINED ARMS TRAINING CENTER, CAMP FUJI, Japan — A Japan Self-Defense Force CH-47 Chinook helicopter touches down carrying Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members March 5 during Exercise Forest Light 12-2. The Marines and JGSDF soldiers unloaded and set up security during rehearsals conducted in preparation for an upcoming FTX. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 2nd Lt. Jeanscott Dodd/Released)

COMBINED ARMS TRAINING CENTER CAMP FUJI – Lance Cpl. Ben G. Stauffer, a field military policeman with Combat Logistics Regiment 37 demonstrates how to properly restrain an enemy during an enemy prisoners of war class at the Camp Fuji dojo, March 2. During the course, the Marines learned tactics of stopping, searching and capturing enemy combatants. 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)

USS TORTUGA, LAEM CHABANG, Thailand – U.S. Ambassador to Thailand Kristie Kenney, accompanied by Cmdr. Adrian D. Ragland, the commanding officer of the USS Tortuga, speaks to the Marines and sailors of the Tortuga here Nov. 25 regarding the important role they play in flood relief efforts. In coordination with the III Marine Expeditionary Flood Relief Command Element, the Tortuga’s focus will be to provide flood relief support and assistance to the Royal Government of Thailand. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Megan Angel/Released)

USS TORTUGA, LAEM CHABANG, Thailand – Brig. Gen. Craig C. Crenshaw, commander, U.S. forces conducting flood relief operations and the commanding officer of the USS Tortuga, Cmdr. Adrian D. Ragland, discuss how the Marines and sailors aboard the Tortuga can assist the Government of Thailand in flood relief operations. The Tortuga is part of the U.S. effort to provide assistance and support to the Royal Government of Thailand. The Thai government and military have led a tremendous effort during the recent flooding and U.S. forces are committed to working with and assisting Thailand. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Megan Angel/Released)

USS TORTUGA, LAEM CHABANG, Thailand – Sgt. Maj. Lawrence P. Fineran, Sgt. Maj. of U.S. forces conducting flood relief, addresses the Marines and sailors from 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force aboard the USS Tortuga Nov. 15 on the importance of their role in supporting the Royal Government of Thailand in flood relief efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Megan Angel/Released)

Lance Cpl. Gregory A. Crisler discusses distribution tracking systems with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force officers during a tour of Combat Logistics Regiment 35’s facilities Jan. 8 at Camp Kinser. During the tour, JGSDF officers visited and discussed operations with CLR-35 Marines, with a focus on amphibious logistics operations. “We are always excited to participate in these exchanges,” said JGSDF Col. Yoshiki Adachi, chief of logistics operations and plans with the JGSDF’s Logistics Management Division. “Working today with CLR-35 provided us with an experience we can learn from and use in the future.” Crisler is a warehouse clerk with Combat Logistics Battalion 3, CLR-35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Photo by Lance Cpl. Anne K. Henry

SENDAI, Japan (Mar. 25, 2011) - Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, the commanding general for 3rd Marine Division and Joint Forces Land Component commander for Operation Tomodachi, discusses the recent repair of the Sendai Airport with a senior airport official. 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. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Gunnery Sgt. J. L. Wright)

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COMBINED ARMS TRAINING CENTER, CAMP FUJI, Japan – Lance Cpl. Anthony R. Surprenant fires shots during a table three shooting platform here March 5. While conducting table three the Marines wore a full combat load while engaging targets allowing them to operate in weight similar to what they would wear in combat. Surprenant is a machinist with Combat Logistic Regiment 35 which is a part of 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erik S. Brooks Jr./Released)