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Senior fire officers observe a static display of the Bambi Bucket firefighting water delivery system and MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during an MLC Senior Officer Session at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma June 10. The Bambi Bucket is a firefighting tool that can hold up to 7,600 pounds of water or fire retardant foam used to fight wildfires. The senior fire officers are with fire and emergency services across numerous U.S. installations on Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei/Released) - Senior fire officers observe a static display of the Bambi Bucket firefighting water delivery system and MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during an MLC Senior Officer Session at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma June 10. The Bambi Bucket is a firefighting tool that can hold up to 7,600 pounds of water or fire retardant foam used to fight wildfires. The senior fire officers are with fire and emergency services across numerous U.S. installations on Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei/Released)

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan – Members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and civilian business leaders pose for a photo with U.S. Marines in front of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft June 5, at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, following a seminar on the Osprey and its capabilities. The group of influential military personnel and businessmen were invited to attend the briefing and learned about the workings of the aircraft along with being provided an opportunity to fly an Osprey in a simulator. “We value our alliance with Japan very much and that’s why we want to get the true word out on these aircraft,” said U.S. Marine Maj. Joshua T. Fraser, an operations officer with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Marines are with MAG-36, 1st MAW, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matt Myers/Released) - MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan – Members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and civilian business leaders pose for a photo with U.S. Marines in front of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft June 5, at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, following a seminar on the Osprey and its capabilities. The group of influential military personnel and businessmen were invited to attend the briefing and learned about the workings of the aircraft along with being provided an opportunity to fly an Osprey in a simulator. “We value our alliance with Japan very much and that’s why we want to get the true word out on these aircraft,” said U.S. Marine Maj. Joshua T. Fraser, an operations officer with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Marines are with MAG-36, 1st MAW, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matt Myers/Released)

Marines put out a controlled fire on a mobile aircraft fire training device at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma April 7 during a visit from Girl Scouts. The firefighting display showed how the Marines respond to an emergency situation. The mission of Girl Scouts of America is to build the courage, confidence and character of girls, who can then make the world a better place, according to their website. The Marines are aircraft rescue and firefighting specialists with ARFF, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. - Marines put out a controlled fire on a mobile aircraft fire training device at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma April 7 during a visit from Girl Scouts. The firefighting display showed how the Marines respond to an emergency situation. The mission of Girl Scouts of America is to build the courage, confidence and character of girls, who can then make the world a better place, according to their website. The Marines are aircraft rescue and firefighting specialists with ARFF, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific.

U.S. Marines exit CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters as part of the vertical assault raid portion of exercise Ssang Yong 2014 at Su Seong-Ri Range in Pohang, Republic of Korea March 31. Ssang Yong demonstrates the ROK-U.S. Navy and Marine Corps’ responsive amphibious and expeditionary capabilities from the sea. Forward-deployed and forward-based U.S. Marine forces, in conjunction with U.S. allies, have the unique ability to provide rapid force deployment for the full range of military operations, specifically in the Pacific region. The Marines are with Company C, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released) - U.S. Marines exit CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters as part of the vertical assault raid portion of exercise Ssang Yong 2014 at Su Seong-Ri Range in Pohang, Republic of Korea March 31. Ssang Yong demonstrates the ROK-U.S. Navy and Marine Corps’ responsive amphibious and expeditionary capabilities from the sea. Forward-deployed and forward-based U.S. Marine forces, in conjunction with U.S. allies, have the unique ability to provide rapid force deployment for the full range of military operations, specifically in the Pacific region. The Marines are with Company C, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released)

Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Regiment 37 hike back from Mount Suribachi Jan. 31 during a professional military education trip to Iwo To. Mount Suribachi is the highest point on the island and was the location of Joe Rosenthal’s famous photo of five Marines and a corpsman raising a U.S. flag. CLR-37 is with 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Regiment 37 hike back from Mount Suribachi Jan. 31 during a professional military education trip to Iwo To. Mount Suribachi is the highest point on the island and was the location of Joe Rosenthal’s famous photo of five Marines and a corpsman raising a U.S. flag. CLR-37 is with 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Members of the public line up outside of an MV-22B Osprey Feb. 15 during the Singapore International Airshow 2014 at the Changi Exhibition Center. The public days of the airshow gives the public a chance to get up-close and personal with military aircraft that they normally would never be able to touch or get inside. The Singapore International Airshow 2014 helps demonstrate strong U.S. and Singapore ties and flexible aircraft capability and enables engagement with foreign partners. The Osprey is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lena Wakayama/Released) - Members of the public line up outside of an MV-22B Osprey Feb. 15 during the Singapore International Airshow 2014 at the Changi Exhibition Center. The public days of the airshow gives the public a chance to get up-close and personal with military aircraft that they normally would never be able to touch or get inside. The Singapore International Airshow 2014 helps demonstrate strong U.S. and Singapore ties and flexible aircraft capability and enables engagement with foreign partners. The Osprey is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lena Wakayama/Released)

Sgt. Duncan Edgington, left, and Lance Cpl. Justin Ranum observe the fuel gauge of an MV-22B Osprey during aviation delivered ground refueling operations training Feb. 5 at Ie Shima training facility. The crew chiefs of two Ospreys spent the evening familiarizing themselves with a new capability to their aircraft platform. The Marines are with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Sgt. Duncan Edgington, left, and Lance Cpl. Justin Ranum observe the fuel gauge of an MV-22B Osprey during aviation delivered ground refueling operations training Feb. 5 at Ie Shima training facility. The crew chiefs of two Ospreys spent the evening familiarizing themselves with a new capability to their aircraft platform. The Marines are with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force.