Maldivian marines practice shooting positions after a class given by U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Forces, Pacific on the island of Maafilaafushi, Maldives, Jan. 19, 2014.
The class was part of a noncommissioned officer development program between U.S. and Maldivian marines that was designed to give both forces opportunities to train in unfamiliar settings, strengthen military skills and participate in cultural exchanges. (DoD photo by Sgt. Pete Thibodeau, U.S Marine Corps/Released). Original public domain image from Flickr