Maldives Marine Corps Cpl. Mohamed Shakir fires an AK-47 rifle during live-fire training with U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Forces, Pacific as part of a noncommissioned officer development program on the island of Maafilaafushi, Maldives, Jan. 28, 2014.
The training event between U.S. and Maldivian marines was an opportunity for professional military and cultural exchanges, and gave both forces an opportunity to train in unfamiliar settings and gain experience with different tactics, techniques and procedures. (DoD photo by Sgt. Pete Thibodeau, U.S Marine Corps/Released). Original public domain image from Flickr