NUMAZU, Japan (Feb. 21, 2021) A U.S. Marine Corps medium tactical vehicle replacement pulls an M777 Howitzer off a U.S. Navy landing craft-air cushion at Numazu Beach in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, Feb. 21, 2021. U.S. Marines from Echo Battery, Battalion landing Team 3/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), landed at Numazu Beach to conduct artillery training at Camp Fuji, Japan. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of Amphibious Squadron 11 in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Rowe)