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An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 3, 2014. The Hornet was loaded with ordnance for a bombing mission as part of the squadron’s unit level training, named Distant Frontier. - An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 3, 2014. The Hornet was loaded with ordnance for a bombing mission as part of the squadron’s unit level training, named Distant Frontier.

Cpl. Christopher Molden, a non-destructive inspection technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12, conducts an eddy-current inspection on an F/A-18C Hornet aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 21, 2014. Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 is in Hawaii supporting Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 during Rim of the Pacfic Exercise 2014. Rim of the Pacific is a multinational maritime exercise that provides a unique training opportunity which helps participants foster and sustain cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of the sea lanes and security of the world’s oceans. - Cpl. Christopher Molden, a non-destructive inspection technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12, conducts an eddy-current inspection on an F/A-18C Hornet aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 21, 2014. Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 is in Hawaii supporting Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 during Rim of the Pacfic Exercise 2014. Rim of the Pacific is a multinational maritime exercise that provides a unique training opportunity which helps participants foster and sustain cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of the sea lanes and security of the world’s oceans.

A maintenance Marine with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 washes an F/A-18C Hornet during routine maintenance aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 21, 2014. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 is in Hawaii for Rim of the Pacific Exercise 2014, a multinational maritime exercise hosted by the U.S. Pacific Fleet and provides realistic training that increases participants’ abilities to plan, communicate and conduct complex maritime operations. - A maintenance Marine with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 washes an F/A-18C Hornet during routine maintenance aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 21, 2014. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 is in Hawaii for Rim of the Pacific Exercise 2014, a multinational maritime exercise hosted by the U.S. Pacific Fleet and provides realistic training that increases participants’ abilities to plan, communicate and conduct complex maritime operations.

An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 prepares to take off aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 2, 2014. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 is in Hawaii in support of Rim of the Pacific Exercise 2014, the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise. The squadron is currently a part of the Unit Deployment Program with Marine Aircraft Group 12, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. - An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 prepares to take off aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 2, 2014. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 is in Hawaii in support of Rim of the Pacific Exercise 2014, the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise. The squadron is currently a part of the Unit Deployment Program with Marine Aircraft Group 12, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan.

Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 prepare F/A-18C Hornets for a flight during the Rim of the Pacific 2014 aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 2. RIMPAC is a multinational maritime exercise held every two year by the U.S. Pacific Fleet. VMFA-122, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., is currently part of the Unit Deployment Program under Marine Aircraft Group 12, based out of MCAS Iwakuni, Japan. - Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 prepare F/A-18C Hornets for a flight during the Rim of the Pacific 2014 aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 2. RIMPAC is a multinational maritime exercise held every two year by the U.S. Pacific Fleet. VMFA-122, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., is currently part of the Unit Deployment Program under Marine Aircraft Group 12, based out of MCAS Iwakuni, Japan.

Marines with the Provost Marshal’s Office aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, conduct a scenario during the Advanced Active Shooter course April 7 - 18, 2014. During the scenarios, Marines used airsoft pistols to create adrenaline needed for training. - Marines with the Provost Marshal’s Office aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, conduct a scenario during the Advanced Active Shooter course April 7 - 18, 2014. During the scenarios, Marines used airsoft pistols to create adrenaline needed for training.

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force aviators assist each other in boarding an inflatable raft during their mandatory, semi-annual Life-Saving Survival Training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 28, 2014. All participants embarked the raft before receiving the order from their instructor to make the final swim to shore. - Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force aviators assist each other in boarding an inflatable raft during their mandatory, semi-annual Life-Saving Survival Training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 28, 2014. All participants embarked the raft before receiving the order from their instructor to make the final swim to shore.

PFC Armando Martinez, left, and PFC Maigyne Edge perform maintenance on a Tractor, rubber tired, Articulated steering, Multi-purpose vehicle (TRAM) aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 15, 2014, in preparation to participate in Exercise Cobra Gold. Martinez and Edge are heavy equipment operators with MWSS-171. Exercise Cobra Gold is a multinational joint exercise conducted annually in Thailand and is comprised of forces from participating nations including: Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and the United States. China will also participate in the exercise as an observing nation. - PFC Armando Martinez, left, and PFC Maigyne Edge perform maintenance on a Tractor, rubber tired, Articulated steering, Multi-purpose vehicle (TRAM) aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 15, 2014, in preparation to participate in Exercise Cobra Gold. Martinez and Edge are heavy equipment operators with MWSS-171. Exercise Cobra Gold is a multinational joint exercise conducted annually in Thailand and is comprised of forces from participating nations including: Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and the United States. China will also participate in the exercise as an observing nation.

Lance Cpl. Mitchell Hung, food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, throws Lance Cpl. Shwanda Roberts, food service specialist with H&HS, using a Marine Corps Martial Art Program technique in the dojo at IronWorks Gym aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 16, 2013. Both Marines have participated in multiple courses by Staff Sgt. Palmer, S-3 training noncommissioned officer with H&HS. - Lance Cpl. Mitchell Hung, food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, throws Lance Cpl. Shwanda Roberts, food service specialist with H&HS, using a Marine Corps Martial Art Program technique in the dojo at IronWorks Gym aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 16, 2013. Both Marines have participated in multiple courses by Staff Sgt. Palmer, S-3 training noncommissioned officer with H&HS.