MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – A Japan

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – A Japan Ground Self Defense Soldier patrols during a Combat Life Savers Course during exercise Iron Fist 2018, Jan. 22. Iron Fist is a five-week-long exercise focusing on advanced marksmanship, amphibious reconnaissance, fire and maneuver assaults, staff planning, logistical support, medical knowledge sharing, fire support operations, including mortars, artillery and close air support, and amphibious landing operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo)