 Marines and sailors of the San Diego-based 1st Battalion 4th Marines arrive at Cadena Air Base to join the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit as their battalion landing team. The Infantry Battalion will deploy with the Mew to help maintain regional security while conducting bilateral training with Allied nations in the Asia Pacific. The Marines and sailors of 1-4 are eager to begin. What I noticed about coming out with the 31st Mew is that we get the best of both worlds due to the fact that we get an opportunity one to come to Okinawa and then at the same time we'll be able to actually get aboard ship and actually use some shipboard operations with the 31st Mew so yes they are looking forward to it. The Infantry Battalion will serve with the 31st Mew for six months before returning to Camp Pendleton this summer. Marine Sergeant Paul Robbins Jr. Cadena Air Base, Japan.