U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. John Martinez speaks with Maldivian marines at the beginning of a noncommissioned officer development program to promote professional military and cultural exchanges in Maafilaafushi, Maldives, Jan. 21, 2014. This training event also provides an opportunity for the forces to train in unfamiliar settings to gain experience with different tactics, techniques and procedures. Martinez is assigned to the Mobile Training Team Chief, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific. U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. John Martinez speaks with Maldivian marines at the beginning of a noncommissioned officer development program to promote professional military and cultural exchanges in Maafilaafushi, Maldives, Jan. 21, 2014. This training event also provides an opportunity for the forces to train in unfamiliar settings to gain experience with different tactics, techniques and procedures. Martinez is assigned to the Mobile Training Team Chief, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific. SHARE: Download: Full Size (2.1 MB) Tags: photo essays Credit: VIRIN: 872870-T-CPQ69-541.jpg Photo Gallery