Forces execute live-fire training during Forest Light [Image 7 of 7]

HOKKAIDO-DAI MANEUVER AREA, HOKKAIDO, JAPAN

02.28.2013

Photo by Pfc. Kasey Peacock 

III Marine Expeditionary Force   

Marines prepare to fire M240 medium machine guns Feb. 28 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan, as part of Exercise Forest Light 13-3. Forest Light is a semiannual, bilateral training exercise that enhances the partnership between the U.S. and Japan, increases interoperability of forces, and improves individual and unit-level skills. The Marines are with Company I (Reinforced), 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, which is currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program.

• Date Taken: 02.28.2013
• Date Posted: 03.18.2013 03:03
• Photo ID: 888823
• VIRIN: 130228-M-FD301-411
• Resolution: 3810x2408
• Size: 677.38 KB
• Location: HOKKAIDO-DAI MANEUVER AREA, HOKKAIDO, JP