U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. David F. Castellvi, right, II Marine Expeditionary Force Deputy Commanding General discusses the capabilities of an amphibious assault vehicle with Japan's Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano, Chief of Staff, on Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 15, 2015. The purpose of the visit was to demonstrate Department of Defense support for Japan's efforts to upgrade capabilities of the Japan Self-Defense Forces to rapidly deploy air and amphibious capabilities and employ joint doctrine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Blendowski, 2d Marine Division, Combat Camera/Released)