Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Levi Stuart, an instructor with the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Pickel Meadow, Calif., gives a block of instruction on casualty evacuation techniques. The class was More
1st Sgt. J. Jaunzemis of the 1st Region, Zemessardzes (Latvian National Guard), discusses the simulation devices that will be used during Strong Guard 2016 (Zobens 2016) to Soldiers of 177th Military Police Bri More
An officer of the Zemessardze (Latvian National Guard) points out training areas on a map to Capt. Christopher Ventline, Area Security/Force Protection Officer, 177th Military Police Brigade, Michigan National More
Soldiers of the 210th Military Police Battalion, 177th Military Police Brigade, Michigan National Guard, listen to 1st Region Zemessardze Commander, Col. Gailis, during the closing ceremony of Strong Guard 2 More
Col. J. Gailis, commander of the 1st Region, Zemessardze (Latvian National Guard), speaks to local reporters about Strong Guard 2016 (Zobens 2016) near Tukums, Latvia, Aug. 14, 2016. Soldiers of the 177th Milit More
Leadership from Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, review personnel and equipment counts before beginning a land navigation course during Exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 6 More
Marines from Alpha Company, 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, out of Norfolk, Virginia, practice loading radio frequencies on to a Army Navy Portable Radio Communications 117F radio at Camp Grayling, Mich., in s More
Motor transportation Marines with 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, go over delivery routes before dropping off chow to units in the field during Exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 7, 201 More
Marines from India Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, prepare for a live-fire range with Amphibious Assault Vehicles support during Exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 8, 2018. Nor More
A crew of M1A1 Abrams tank Marines from Alpha Company, 4th Tanks Battlion, prepare for the day’s upcoming range during Exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 9, 2018. Camp Grayling, the largest More
A Navy dentist from 4th Dental Battalion shows his patient a wisdom tooth he removed uring Exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 9, 2018. Exercise Northern Strike is a National Guard Bureau-spo More
Sgt. David Bloxton, a scout sniper with 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, searches a road for enemy combatants before practicing crossing a danger zone with the rest of his squad during Exercise Northern Str More
Marines with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, practice using Command Launch Units used to fire the FGM-148 Javelin Missile during Exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 13, More
Lance Cpl. Andrew Myers, a motor vehicle operator with Truck Company, 25th Marine Regiment, fills out a trip ticket before dropping off food to Marines in the field during Exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayl More
Spc. Aaron Powe, a PSYOP specialist with the 304th Tactical Psychological Operations Company, marches with Marines during a three-week mountain warfare training event at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Traini More
1st Sgt. J. Jaunzemis of the 1st Region, Zemessardzes (Latvian National Guard), discusses the features of a Latvian simulated grenade that will be used during Strong Guard 2016 (Zobens 2016) to Soldiers of 177t More
A Zemessardze (Latvian National Guard) soldier pulls security alongside a Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine during Strong Guard 2016, near Tukums, Latvia, Aug. 13, 2016. The Zemessardze and Marines are p More
A Zemessarde (Latvian National Guard) officer addresses distinguished visitors during Strong Guard 2016 (Zobens 2016) near Tukums, Latvia, Aug.14, 2016. Soldiers of the 177th Military Police Brigade, Michigan N More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Chris Moore, a combat engineer, attached to Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, attaches a target point illuminator to his rifle before beginning a land navigation course d More
Cpl. Ikechukwe Adiywoe (left) and Pfc. Brandon Peterson (right) both motor transportation mechanics, with 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, look over the engine of a Humvee at Camp Grayling, Mich., in suppor More
Mortarmen with 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, go over setting up a M224 60mm Mortar during Exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 7, 2018. Northern Strike’s mission is to exercise particip More
Amphibious assault vehicles from Alpha Company, 4th Assault Amphibious Battalion, transport Marines during Exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 8, 2018. Camp Grayling, the largest National Gua More
Marines from 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Amphibious Assault Battalion and India Company, 3rd Battalion, 25 Marine Regiment, go over the scheme of maneuver during a mechanized attack range at Camp Grayling, Mich., A More
Sgt. Timothy Suba, a scout sniper with 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, searches a road for enemy combatants before practicing crossing a danger zone with the rest of his squad during Exercise Northern Stri More
Marines with 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, off-load six FGM-148 Javelin Missiles during Exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 13, 2018. Camp Grayling, the largest National Guard center i More
Lance Cpl. Dustin Orr, a machine gunner with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment looks out over his team’s fighting position during Exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 14, 20 More
Spc. Darrik Webber-Clay (left) and Sgt. James Paulk practice knot during a block of instruction on rappelling. The class was part of a three-week training event that soldiers of the 304th Tactical Psychological More
1st Sgt. J. Jaunzemis of the 1st Region, Zemessardzes (Latvian National Guard), throws a Latvian simulated grenade similar to those that will be used during Strong Guard 2016 (Zobens 2016) to Soldiers of 177th More
Lance Cpl. Andrew Darst of Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine, pulls security during Strong Guard 2016, near Tukums, Latvia, Aug. 13, 2016. The Marines, Soldiers of the 177th Military Police Brigade of th More
Three Zemessardzes (Latvian National Guardsmen) guard the battalion tactical operations center during the Strong Guard 2016 (Zobens 2016) distinguished visitor's day near Tukums, Latvia, Aug.14, 2016. Soldiers More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Charlie Bliss (left) and Sgt. Jacob Mueller (right) squad leaders with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, plot points during a land navigation course at Exercise Northern More
Cpl. Phil Speriando, the line non-commissioned officer in charge, with Truck Company, Headquarters Battalion, out of Erie, Pa., aligns 7-ton trucks at Camp Grayling, Mich., in support of Exercise Northern Strik More
Cpl. Eric Cruser, a mortarman with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, aligns the front and rear aiming stakes with a compass during Exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 7, 2018 More
Sgt. Rick Asking, training non-commissioned officer in charge with Alpha Company, 4th Assault Amphibious Battalion, signals for an amphibious assault vehicle to enter a lake during Exercise Northern Strike at C More
A Marine from Alpha Company, 4th Assault Amphibious Battalion, stands by before a mechanized attack range at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 9, 2018. Camp Grayling, the largest National Guard center in the country c More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. David Bloxton, a scout sniper with 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, posts security while his team practices crossing a danger zone during Exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Mi More
British Royal Marine Commando Cpl. Tim Williams, a platoon sergeant with the Royal Marine Reserves, Bristol, talks to U.S. Marines from Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, during Exercise Norther More
Lance Cpl. Ethan Leisie, an automatic rifleman with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, fills a sandbag during a company defense range at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 13, 2018. Northern Strike’s mi More
Staff Sgt. Mike Garza (left), a team chief with the 304th Tactical Psychological Operations Company, practices knot tying with a Marine during a block of instruction on rappelling. The class was part of a three More
1st Sgt. J. Jaunzemis of the 1st Region, Zemessardzes (Latvian National Guard), explains details of a simulated detonator and trip wire construction that will be used during Strong Guard 2016 (Zobens 2016) to S More
Lance Cpl. Graham Roan of Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine, pulls security during Strong Guard 2016, near Tukums, Latvia, Aug. 13, 2016. The Marines, Soldiers of the 177th Military Police Brigade of the More
A Zemessardze (Latvian National Guardsman) guards the battalion tactical operations center during the Strong Guard 2016 (Zobens 2016) distinguished visitor's day near Tukums, Latvia, Aug.14, 2016. Soldiers of t More
Combat Engineers with 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, practice setting up a perimeter after destroying a notional barbed wire obstacle at Camp Grayling, Mich., in support of Exercise Northern Strike, Aug. More
Lance Cpl. Alexander Banik, a mortarman with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, adjust a M224 60mm Mortar during Exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 7, 2018. Northern Strike’s More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jacob Mueller a squad leader with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, counts his steps toward a target point during a land navigation course at Exercise Northern Strike in More
Marines from India Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, observe as combat engineers clear an obstacle during a live-fire range at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 8, 2018. Northern Strike’s mission is to exe More
Cpl. Milo Morse, a crew chief with Alpha Company, 4th Assault Amphibious Battalion, checks his equipment before a mechanized attack range at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 9, 2018. Northern Strike’s mission is to e More
Scout snipers with 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, post 360-degree security before practicing crossing a danger zone during Exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 11, 2018. Exercise Norther More
British Royal Marine Commando Lt. Will Barratt, a platoon commander with the Royal Marine Reserves, United Kingdom, points out left and right lateral limits for U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 25 More
Cpl. Joshua Schneider, a joint fires operator with 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, listens to a radio during Exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 14, 2018. Exercise Northern Strike is a N More
Spc. Alexander Spencer (left) and Spc. Aaron Powe practice knot during a block of instruction on rappelling. The class was part of a three-week training event that soldiers of the 304th Tactical Psychological O More
Capt. A. Spricis of the 1st Region, Zemessardzes (Latvian National Guard), detonates a trip wire similar to those that will be used during Strong Guard 2016 (Zobens 2016) for Soldiers of 177th Military Police B More
Maj. Ivo Baumgarts, communications officer for 1st Region, Zemessardzes (Latvian National Guard), discusses the signal strength of a tower atop a hill with Sgt. Melki Mourad, signal support systems specialist a More
A Marine with Truck Company, Headquarters Battalion, out of Erie, Pa., inspects the cab of a 7-ton truck at Camp Grayling, Mich., in support of Exercise Northern Strike, Aug. 5, 2018. Northern Strike’s mission More
Lance Cpl. Vince Walls, a mortarman with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, inspects a mortar sight during Exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 7, 2018. Exercise Northern Strik More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jahmel Bluntholley, a rifleman with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, posts security while his fire team checks a target point during a land navigation course at Ex More
Marines from India Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, provide security as combat engineers clear an obstacle during a live-fire range at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 8, 2018. Northern Strike’s mission More
Marines from India Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, rush out of a amphibious assault vehicle during a mechanized attack range at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 9, 2018. Camp Grayling, the largest Nati More
Sgt. David Bloxton, a scout sniper with 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, communicates with the rest of his team during a break contact drill at Exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 11, 201 More
British Royal Marine Commando Lt. Will Barratt, a platoon commander with the Royal Marine Reserves, United Kingdoms, points out left and right lateral limits for U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 2 More
Marines with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, inspect a FGM-148 Javelin Missile during Exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 14, 2018. Camp Grayling, the largest National G More
Staff Sgt. Mike Garza, a team chief with the 304th Tactical Psychological Operations Company, demonstrates how to properly rappel during a block of instruction at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Cent More
1st Sgt. J. Jaunzemis of the 1st Region, Zemessardzes (Latvian National Guard), explains construction details of smoke bombs that will be used during Strong Guard 2016 (Zobens 2016) to Soldiers of 177th Militar More
Spc. Samantha Tuttle, military police assigned to 1776th MP Company, 210th MP Battalion, 177th MP Brigade, Michigan National Guard, pulls security for personnel and equipment during Strong Guard 2016, near Tuku More
Marines from 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, listen to a class on proficiency and conduct marks during a period of down time at Camp Grayling, Mich., at Exercise Northern Strike, Aug. 5, 2018. Exercise Nor More
British Lance Cpl. PJ Moleod (left), a medic with 3rd Princess of Wales Royal Regiment and U.S. Marines from Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, hike towards a target point during a land navigati More
Cpl. Cody Lindsey, a mortarman with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, aligns the front and rear aiming stakes with a compass during Exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 7, 201 More
Lance Cpl. Adam Wood, a team leader with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, provide security as combat engineers clear an obstacle during a live-fire range at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 7, 2018 More
Sgt. Gonzalo Gonzales, a tank leader with Alpha Company, 4th Tank Battalion, inspects a tank after a mechanized attack range at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 9, 2018. Exercise Northern Strike is a National Guard B More
Sgt. Victor Hakes, acting scout sniper platoon sergeant with 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, reviews the training day with his Marines during Exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 11, 2018 More
Cpl. Joshua Schneider, a joint fires operator with 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, calls for an adjust fire during Exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 13, 2018. Exercise Northern Strike More
A Marine with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, aims an FGM-148 Javelin Missile during Exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 14, 2018. Camp Grayling, the largest National Gu More
A soldier of the 304th Tactical Psychological Operations Company rappels with an assault pack as part of the mountain warfare course at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Pickel Meadow, Calif. More
1st Sgt. J. Jaunzemis of the 1st Region, Zemessardzes (Latvian National Guard), throws a smoke bomb similar to those that will be used during Strong Guard 2016 (Zobens 2016) for Soldiers of 177th Military Polic More
1st Lt. Daniel Lusheck, platoon leader of Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine, laughs with a Zemessardze (Latvian National Guard) during Strong Guard 2016, near Tukums, Latvia, Aug. 13, 2016. The Marines, More
British Pvt. Adele Frost (center), a medic with 3rd Princess of Wales Royal Regiment, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jacob Mueller (left) and Sgt. Jordan Hensley (left) squad leaders with Kilo Company 3rd Battalion More
Lance Cpl. Alexander Banik, a mortarman with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, dons his protective equipment before running practice fire missions during Exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayli More
Marines from India Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, rush towards an objective during a live-fire range at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 8, 2018. Exercise Northern Strike is a National Guard Bureau-spo More
A M1A1 Abrams Tank receives fuel after a mechanized attack range at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 9, 2018. Northern Strike’s mission is to exercise participating units’ full-spectrum of capabilities through realis More
Scout snipers with 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, inspect their equipment before practicing patrolling drills during Exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 11, 2018. Camp Grayling, the lar More
Marines with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, conceal their fighting positions during a company defense range at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 13, 2018. Camp Grayling, the largest National Gua More
A Marine with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, fires an FGM-148 Javelin Missile during Exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 14, 2018. Camp Grayling, the largest National G More
Staff Sgt. Mike Garza, a team chief with the 304th Tactical Psychological Operations Company, rappels with an assault packs as part of the mountain warfare course at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training C More
1st Sgt. J. Jaunzemis of the 1st Region, Zemessardzes (Latvian National Guard, Soldiers of 177th Military Police Brigade, Michigan National Guard, and Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines, watch plumes of More
A Zemessarde (Latvian National Guard) takes a break after conducting patrols overnight during Strong Guard 2016 near Tukums, Latvia, Aug. 13. Soldiers of the 177th Military Police Brigade, Michigan National Gua More
British Lance Cpl. PJ Moleod (left), a medic with 3rd Princess of Wales Royal Regiment, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jacob Mueller (center) and Sgt. Charlie Bliss (right) squad leaders with Kilo Company, 3rd Batt More
Lance Cpl. Vince Walls (left) and Lance Cpl. Alexander Banik (right), mortarmen with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, adjust a M224 60mm Mortar during Exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayling More
A Marine from India Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, fires at an enemy target during a live-fire range at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 8, 2018. Northern Strike’s mission is to exercise participating More
Sgt. David Bloxton, a scout sniper with 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, inspects his night vision device before practicing patrolling drills during Exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 11 More
Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, work on their fighting positions during a company defense range at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 13, 2018. Northern Strike’s mission is to exercise p More
Marines with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, load an FGM-148 Javelin Missile on to a Command Launch Unit during Exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 14, 2018. Camp Grayli More
A speaker from a loudspeaker system is placed in front of Marines while soldiers of the 304th Tactical Psychological Operations Company give capabilities brief on military information support operations. Soldie More
Maj. Kaspirsis of the 1st Region, Zemessardzes (Latvian National Guard), gives the Strong Guard 2016 (Zobens 2016) mission brief to Soldiers of 177th Military Police Brigade, Michigan National Guard, and Lima C More
A Zemessarde (Latvian National Guard) reloads his ammunition after conducting patrols overnight during Strong Guard 2016 near Tukums, Latvia, Aug. 13. Soldiers of the 177th Military Police Brigade, Michigan Nat More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jordan Hensley a squad leader with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, participates in a land navigation course at Exercise Northern Strike in Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 6, More
Cpl. Eric Cruser, a mortarman with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, adjusts a M224 60mm Mortar during Exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 7, 2018. Northern Strike’s mission More
Cpl. Chandler Jones, a team leader with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, communicates with his Marines during a live-fire range at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 8, 2018. Exercise Northern Strike More
Scout snipers with 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, conduct patrolling drills during Exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 11, 2018. Camp Grayling, the largest National Guard center in the More
Lance Cpl. Jake Silvio, a team leader with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, ties off a sandbag while working on a machine gun fighting position during a company defense range at Camp Grayling, More