U.S. Marines with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Command Element, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) execute live fire training on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme-Richard, during the 31st MEU's summer deployment, at sea, July 13th, 2013. Live fire training like this is performed regularly to maintain training tactics, abilities and demonstrate the 31st MEU's readiness in all of its capabilities as it continues to be America's force in readiness in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Michael Oxton/ released)