A Maldivian marine practices tactical reloads after a class given by U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Forces, Pacific on the island of Maafilaafushi, Maldives, Jan. 19, 2014. The class was part of a noncommissioned officer development program between U.S. and Maldivian marines that was designed to give both forces opportunities to train in unfamiliar settings, strengthen military skills and participate in cultural exchanges.