Col. Tadisha Tanida, Left, poses for a picture with

Col. Tadisha Tanida, Left, poses for a picture with Lt. Col. Eric Reid during a meeting between commanders before Forest Light 16-1 begins at Camp Imazu, Takashima, Japan, Sept. 5, 2015. The two met to talk about the training taking place between the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force and 1st battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment. Tanida is the commander of the 50th Infantry Regiment, 14th Brigade. Reid is the commanding officer of 1st Bn., 2nd Marines currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Devon Tindle/Released)