Keywords: japan jp Cpl. Anthony Wilks fires 7.62mm rounds down range with a M240 machine gun throughout a simulated assault during Blue Chromite 2017 in Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 3, 2016. Blue Chromite is a U.S.-only exercise which strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps expeditionary, amphibious rapid-response capabilities based in Okinawa and the greater Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Wilks from Alliance, Ohio, is a machine gunner assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment which is forward deployed from Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, to 3rd Marine Division, based in Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery by MCIPAC Cameraman Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud/Released) www.dvidshub.net Cpl. Anthony Wilks fires 7.62mm rounds down range with a M240 machine gun throughout a simulated assault during Blue Chromite 2017 in Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 3, 2016. Blue Chromite is a U.S.-only exercise which strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps expeditionary, amphibious rapid-response capabilities based in Okinawa and the greater Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Wilks from Alliance, Ohio, is a machine gunner assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment which is forward deployed from Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, to 3rd Marine Division, based in Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps imagery by MCIPAC Cameraman Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud/Released) www.dvidshub.net |