U.S. Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a night deck shoot aboard forward-deployed America class assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 12, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola)
CAMP HANSEN, Japan – U.S. Marines and sailors with the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit joined members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force for the opening ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 26 on Feb. 23, 2026.
