U.S. Navy medical officer Lt. j.g. William H. Smith,

U.S. Navy medical officer Lt. j.g. William H. Smith, left, a physician’s assistant with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), anative of Billings, Montana, describes the capabilities of the 11th MEU Battalion Aid Station (BAS) to the Royal Saudi Naval Forces medical team supporting exercise Red Reef 15 as part of a joint tour of medical facilities in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Dec. 9, 2014. Red Reef is part of a routine theater security cooperation engagement plan between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Saudi Naval Forces that serves as an excellent opportunity to strengthen tactical proficiency in critical mission areas and support long-term regional security. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Gunnery Sgt. Rome M. Lazarus/Released)