Force Reconnaissance Marines with Maritime Raid Force,

Force Reconnaissance Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit post security while doing practice drills in Guam, January 13, 2018, during Realistic Urban Training Exercise. RUTEX provides an instrumental, tailored training opportunity which helps hone their ability to operate in urban environments in preparation for the 31st MEU’s regularly-scheduled Spring Patrol 2018. As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, the 31st MEU provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bernadette Wildes)