Lt. Gen. Duane D. Thiessen, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (3rd from left) and Lt. Col. Christopher P. O'Connor, commanding officer, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, pose with a delegation from the National Defense University-PLA at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, June 25. During the visit, Marines with 1st Battalion 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division conducted multiple tactical demonstrations in order to familiarize senior Chinese military officers with the mission and capabilities of the U.S. Marine Corps. The 'Dragons' tour of the Marine installation is part of a reciprocal exchange with U.S. military personnel during the NDU Capstone Course. The military-to-military exchanges are intended to build trust and cooperation between the two militaries.