Two F/A-18 Hornets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 fly over Southern California during the 2018 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show on Sept. 28. This year's air show honors "100 years of wo More
Civilian Employee Leadership Seminar Graduation aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 19, 2018
Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni hosted friendhsip day May 5, 2016. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has conducted a single-day air show and open house specifically designed to foster positive relationships between the More
U.S. Marines stationed on Marine Corps Base Camp Butler and their families take part in a memorial 5K run on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, May 11, 2016. The run was in memory of Cpl. Sarah Medina, combat photogr More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade and civilians with III Marine Expeditionary Force participate in Modular Amphibious Egress Training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 21, 2016. The Helo Du More
COLONEL ERNESTO RAVINA AIR BASE, Philippines – A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey lands at Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Philippines, during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX) Oct, 4, 2016. PH More
Philippine Air Force 1st Lt. Julimar Romero helps renovate Malabanias Integrated School in Pampanga, Angeles City, Philippines, Oct. 6, 2016. U.S. and Philippine Marines and Sailors are repairing local schools More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, standby for training at the range during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX) on Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Phi More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Echo Company, clean weapons during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX) on Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Philippin More
U.S. and Philippine Marines stand by for training during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX) on Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 7, 2016. PHIBLEX is an annual U.S.-Philippine m More
U.S. and Philippine Marines eat together during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX) on Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 7, 2016. PHIBLEX is an annual U.S.-Philippine military b More
A U.S. Marine with III Marine Expeditionary Force participates in the Competition in Arms Program (CIAP) on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec 16, 2016. The purpose of the CIAP is to enhance the marksmanship, pro More
Japanese locals view various U.S. and Japanese static display aircraft during the 41st Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2017. Si More
U.S. Marines and family members with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installation Pacific (MCIPAC)-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler take part in a memorial 5K run on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, M More
U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) salute the oncoming and off going commanding generals during a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, June 29, 2017. The More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Courtney Zielinski, dog handler, Provost Marshal's Office, K9 Section, plays with her military working dog (MWD), Dunde, during training at Kubasaki High school on Camp Foster, Aug. 9, 20 More
U.S Marines with Provost Marshal’s Office, K-9 unit, conduct training sessions with their military working dogs (MWD) at Kubasaki High school on Camp Foster, Aug. 9, 2017. MWD’s are trained in searching techniq More
A Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival, drill instructor, Support Battalion, helps recruits from Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, during the Water Survival Basic Qualification course at Marine More
Rear Adm. Gregory Todd, the current Chaplain of the Marine Corps, Deputy Chief of Chaplains, Deputy Director of Religious Ministries gives a sermon to recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion More
General Robert B. Neller, Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks to the Marines stationed at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 11. Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller addressed questi More
Arthur Allen III, museum docent, Marine Corps Veteran, teaches new Marines from Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, about the history of the Marine Corps during their visit to the Marine Corps Recruit More
U.S. Marines, family and friends attend a memorial service in honor of Sgt. Gary Wilson, drill instructor with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 12, 2018 More
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, march during a final drill evaluation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 22. Drill instructors call a cadence to their platoon to keep the More
Marines with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, march as a company for the last time during their graduation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 11, 2019. Graduation takes place at the com More
Recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion stand in line during a uniform fitting at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 14. The tailors checked measurements and marked adjustments to ens More
The new Marines of Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 17. After nearly thirteen weeks of training, the Marines of Hotel Compa More
Col. Jennifer E. Shaar, commanding officer, Headquarters and Service Battalilon, speaks to Marines for the official opening of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego More
Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, perform squats during a physical training session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 22. Every station challenged recruits to put forth ma More
New recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, receive a contraband brief during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 18. At this time, recruits are required to discard any More
Recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, execute rear chokes during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program class at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 18. The recruits are taught basic More
Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, practice a drill movements during drill practice at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 21. Recruits march as a platoon everywhere they go to More
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, swing from one platform to another during Confidence Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 25. The course allows recruits to build se More
U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor addresses participancts prior to startong the 18th annual Boot Camp Challenge on Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., May 11, 2019. This unique race featured obstacle More
Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, execute a drill movement during a final drill evaluation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, June 29. Recruits learn and perform drill movements More
An AV-8B Harrier II with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing flies over Southern California while participating in the 2018 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 28. This year's air show More
U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installation Pacific (MCIPAC)-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, take part in a memorial 5K run on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, May More
Elizabeth Blanchford, an employee at USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) and recent addition to the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, participates in Modular Amphibious Egress Training - a More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Hollianne Ervin paints alongside Philippine Airman 2nd Class Jonard Melchor during renovations to Malabanias Integrated School in Pampanga, Angeles City, Philippines, Oct. 6, 2016. The Marines More
A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, sits in a Humvee before training at the range during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX) on Colonel Ernesto Ravina More
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Valentino Phillip conducts a combat lifesaver course during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX) on Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 7, 201 More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Alec Milejczak shows a Philippine Marine how to use an M110 semi-automatic sniper system during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX) on Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Philippin More
U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 4 Roderick Palmer with Combat Logistic Regiment 35 (CLR-35) participates in the Competition in Arms Program (CIAP) on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec 16, 2016. The purpo More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake, commanding general, 3D Marine Division, attends a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, June 29, 2017. The ceremony was More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Rosendo Madrigal, dog handler, Provost Marshal's Office, K9 Section, plays with her military working dog (MWD), Fanta, during training at Kubasaki High school on Camp Foster, Aug. 9, 2017 More
Recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, perform a 10-second gear strip while submerged during the Water Survival Basic Qualification course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 15. T More
New Marines from Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, listen to a docent during their visit to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Command Museum, Oct.17. The docents at the museum are volunteers More
SgtMaj. Marc R. Chabot, Recruit Training Regiment sergeant major, left, and Col. Daniel R. Kazmier, RTR Commanding Officer, right, presents an award during a memorial service in honor of Sgt. Gary Wilson, drill More
A U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, gives his platoon a command during a final drill evaluation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 22, 2018. Recru More
Tailors measured recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, during a uniform fitting at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan.14. The tailors checked measurements and marked adjustments to More
Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct planks during a physical training session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 22. Drill instructors supervised the recruits at each More
Col. Jennifer E. Shaar, commanding officer, Headquarters and Service Battalilon, cuts the ribbon signifying the official opening of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San More
A drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, searches through contraband during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 18. The recruits were informed of all the items they wer More
A drill instructor from Instructional Training Company debriefs recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion after a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Die More
A recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion,stands at port arms during drill practice at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 21. Recruits march as a platoon everywhere they go to elimin More
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, put on their gloves during a Confidence Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 25. The course allows recruits to build self-confidenc More
Participants attend the 18th annual Boot Camp Challenge on Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., May 11, 2019. MCRD San Diego hosted the 4.2 mile obstacle race open to military and civilian communities. More
Two AV-8B Harrier IIs follow a KC-130J Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352 during 2018 the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show on MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 28. This year's More
U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installation Pacific (MCIPAC)-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler take part in a memorial 5K run on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, May 1 More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Atiim Phillips, from Chesapeake, Va.,participates in Modular Amphibious Egress Training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 21, 2016. The Helo Dunker simulation is designed to teach Mar More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force, pose for a photo with members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and with students and teachers from Malabanias More
Philippine Marines and U.S. Marines attend a combat lifesaver course during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX) on Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 7, 2016. PHIBLEX is an annua More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Joshua Barnes explains map reading techniques to Philippine Marines during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX) on Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 7, 2016. PHI More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Martin Lucero with Weapons Training Battalion participates in the Competition in Arms Program (CIAP) on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec 16, 2016. The purpose of the CIAP is to enha More
U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installation Pacific (MCIPAC)-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler take part in a memorial 5K run on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, May 1 More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, commanding general, III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, stands at attention during a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Futen More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Casey Copley, dog handler, Provost Marshal’s Office, K9 Section trains his military working dog (MWD) to detect scent during a training at Kubasaki High school on Camp Foster, Aug. 9, 201 More
A Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival, drill instructor, Support Battalion, helps recruits of Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, stay afloat during the Water Survival Basic Qualification course More
Rear Adm. Gregory Todd, the current Chaplain of the Marine Corps, Deputy Chief of Chaplains, Deputy Director of Religious Ministries addresses recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion during More
New Marines from Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, listen to a docent during their visit to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Command Museum, Oct. 17. The docents at the museum are volunteers More
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, inspect their weapons during a final drill evaluation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Dec. 22. Recruits learn and perform drill movements as More
Tailors measured recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, during a uniform fitting at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 14. The tailors checked measurements and marked adjustments to More
Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, sprint with ammunition cans during a physical training session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 22. The recruits performed multiple exer More
Col. Jennifer E. Shaar, commanding officer, Headquarters and Service Battalilon, and Marines pose for a photo during the official opening of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program at Marine Corps Recruit D More
A recruit with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion receives corrective maintenance at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 18. From this point, recruits will eat, sleep and train as a team as th More
Recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, perform counter to the rear headlock during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program class at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 18. Recruits were More
Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, execute a drill movements during drill practice at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 21.Recruits learn and perform drill movements as a pla More
A recruit with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, scales an obstacle during a Confidence Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 25. During the course recruits must strive to overcome More
Participants are motivated through obstacles during the 18th annual Boot Camp Challenge on Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., May 11, 2019. Boot Camp Challenge offers civilians the unique chance to e More
A KC-130J Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, rests on the flight line prior flying in the 2018 Marine Corps Air Station Miram More
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC) Combat Camera, Bravo Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion run in a formation led by Sgt. Joseph Sanchez, graphics chief with MCIPAC Combat Ca More
Philippine Air Force 1st Lt. Julimar Romero speaks with students from Malabanias Integrated School in Pampanga, Angeles City, Philippines, Oct. 6, 2016. U.S. and Philippine Marines and Sailors are repairing loc More
A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, sights in during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX) on Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 7, 2016. More