181001-M-MA011-052 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 1, 2018) Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) observe helicopter support team (HST) training from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, Oct. 1, 2018. Marines conduct HST training to rehearse delivering supplies to forward-deployed Marines across long distances via air. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide-range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kealii De Los Santos/Released)