Marines board a CH-53E Super Stallion rotary-wing aircraft at Aibano training area, Sept. 15, 2015. The aircraft provided assault transport during a bilateral air assault comprehensive exercise at Aibano Training Area. The exercise is part of Forest Light 16-1, an exercise to increase interoperability of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and Marine Corps forces. Marines are with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mandaline Hatch/Released)

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