The first to fight: Cpl. Mike Guzman

Cpl. Mike Guzman, point man with Scout Sniper Platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, observes the immediate area for the rest of his platoon during a mechanized raid on a beach here, Feb. 11. As a point man, it is Guzman’s responsibility to lead his platoon toward a location within range of a designated objective, and be the first Marine to encounter and relay information about possible enemy contact. Cobra Gold 2012 demonstrates the resolve of the U.S. and participating nations to increase interoperability and promote security and peace throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward-deployed MEU and remains the nation’s force in readiness in the Asia-Pacific region.