U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion and Philippine Marines with 64th Force Reconnaissance Company, Marine Special Operation Forces Group, walk in the jungle during Jungle Environment Survival Trainin More
U.S. Marines with 3D Reconnaissance Battalion and Philippine Marines, with 64th Force Reconnaissance Company, Marine Special Operation Forces Group, pray before eating at Ternate, Philippines during Jungle Envi More
Philippine Marines in formation salute during the opening ceremony for Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 (PHIBLEX 15) at the Philippine Marine Corps Base in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Philippines, Oct. 1, 2015 More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy (center), 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, commanding general, interlocks arms with Philippine Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Alexander F. Balutan (right), Armed Force Phil More
A bass drummer from the Philippine Marine Corps plays during the opening ceremony for Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 (PHIBLEX 15) at the Philippine Marine Corps base in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Philippine More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron-265, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force, standby during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 at Clark Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 2. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilatera More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron-265, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force, and Philippine service members, board an MV-22 Osprey during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 at Clark Air Base, Philippi More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Law Enforcement, Company C., III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Philippine service members rehearse 1st response and active shooting drills during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 at Basa More
U.S. Marines, with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, standby to conduct jump training from a MV22-Osprey during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 at Basa Air base, Pampanga, Philippines, Oct. 3. PHIBLEX 15 is an ann More
Philippine Marine Corps 1st Lt. Remil Vilocura, executive officer of 31st Marine Company, Marine Battalion Landing Team 1, observes platoon movement to contact rehearsal drills at Crow Valley, Philippines, dur More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance, stage their gear at Basa Air Base, Pampanga, Philippines, as a part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 (PHIBLEX 15), Oct. 6. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual bilateral training exe More
Philippine Marine Corps Cpl. Rosewel L. Bedaña, scout sniper with 64th Force Reconnaissance Company, Marine Special Operation Forces Group, sights in during an amphibious raid at Ternate, Philippines, as a part More
Philippine Marine Corps Cpl. Rosewel L. Bedaña, scout sniper with 64th Force Reconnaissance Company, Marine Special Operation Forces Group, adjusts his gear during an amphibious raid at Ternate, Philippines, as More
Philippine Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Romeo T. Tanalgo (left), with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps, glances at U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy (right), 3 More
The Philippine Marine Corps band plays the national anthem during the closing ceremony for Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 (PHIBLEX 15) at Taguig City, Philippines, Oct. 9. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual bilateral tr More
U.S. Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force attend a staff sergeant indoctrination at Camp Schwab Theater, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 28, 2015. The indoctrination was intended to provide newly selected staff More
A U.S. Marine with Kilo Battery, 3D Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3D Marine Division, inspects an M777A2 at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Japan, during Artillery Relocation Training Program (ARTP) 15-3, Nov. 20, More
Service members with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force prepare a UH-1J Huey (Hiyodori) aircraft for flight during a casualty evacuation drill at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Japan, during Artillery Relocation More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Lucky Duket, an artillery radar operator, with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, Headquarters Battery, 3D Marine Division, guides a Humvee forward while installing snow chains on its tires at More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, install a canopy on a 7-ton truck while conducting battery level training at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Japan, during Artillery Relocation Training Program (ARTP) 1 More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines, prepare to fire an M777A2 towed 155mm howitzer while conducting battery level training at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Japan, during Artillery Relocation Training Pro More
U.S. Marines with Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines, fire a M777A2 towed 155mm howitzer during Artillery Relocation Training Program (ARTP) 15-3 at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Japan, Nov. 26, 2015. ARTP e More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Morgan A. Almazan, a motor transport chief, with Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, sits on top of a heavy armored vehicle while conducing battery level training at Yausubetsu Ma More
U.S. Marine Corps medium tactical vehicle replacements are used to transport Marines and equipment at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Japan, during Artillery Relocation Training Program (ARTP) 15-3, Nov. 29, 2015. AR More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Phillip J. Greene, left, a fire support team chief, with Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, and Cpl. Tyler K. Adler, right, radio chief with Headquarters Battery, observe More
U.S. Marines with 12th Marines Regiment, Headquarters Battery, attached to 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, set up an AN/TPQ 46 Firefinder radar at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Japan, during Artillery Relocation Train More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua M. Creel, radar team leader with 12th Marines Regiment, Headquarters Battery, attached to 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, guides a Humvee at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Japan, during Ar More
A U.S. Marine retrieves a M4 rifle from an armorer prior to Command Post Exercise (CPX) 16, on Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 29, 2016. CPX 16 is conducted to improve the III MEF’s capabilities in intelligence and logist More
U.S. Marines with III Marine Headquarters Group use various tools to create a trench during Command Post Exercise (CPX) 16 on Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 30, 2016. CPX 16 is conducted to improve the III MEF's capabili More
A Kevlar and backpack lie in the back of a 7-ton Truck Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement prior to a Helicopter Support Team (HST) training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 11, 2016. The HST training was c More
New Zealand Army Gunner Tyrone Little with 161st Battery, 16th Field Regiment, prepares a round for firing during 81mm mortar training in support of SSang Yong 2016, Suseong Ri Firing Range, South Korea, March More
A New Zealand Army soldier with 161st Battery, 16th Field Regiment, loads a magazine during marksmanship training in support of Ssang Yong 2016, on Suseong Ri Firing Range, South Korea, March 4, 2016. Exercise More
Korean Amphibious Assault Vehicles land on Dogu Beach, South Korea, March 11, 2016 during Exercise Ssang Yong 16. Ssang Yong is a biennial military exercise focused on strengthening the amphibious landing capab More
U.S. Marines monitor the flow rate of a beach termination unit from the USNS Vadm K .R. Wheeler at Dogu Beach, South Korea, March 15, 2016 during Exercise Ssang Yong 16. The Wheeler is equipped with an Offshore More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. John Jansen, the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Commanding General, speaks to a group of Marines at Pohang City, South Korea, March 18, 2016 during Exercise Ssang Yong 16. Ssang Y More
Members of 3D Civil Affairs Group (3D CAG), a subordinate command of Force Headquarters Group (FHG), pose for a photo with their staff counterparts during Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2016 (UFG 16) at Camp Hansen, Ok More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Richard L. Simcock II, 3rd Marine Division Commanding General, left, and Sgt. Maj. Vincent C. Santiago, 3rd Marine Division Sergeant Major, right, unveil the 3rd Marine Division hist More
U.S. Sailors and Marines of 3rd Marine Division stand around the cake prior to the cake cutting ceremony for the 241st birthday of the United States Navy, on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 7, 2016. The 3rd M More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Richard L. Simcock II, right, commanding officer, 3rd Marine Division, is briefed by Petty Officer 1st Class Nickolas Gibson, assistant navigator for USS Green Bay (LPD 20) during Bl More
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Air Wing lands during Blue Chromite 2017, in Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 31, 2016. Blue Chromite More
U.S. Marines and Sailors stand in formation prior to a speech concluding exercise Blue Chromite 2017, in Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 31, 2016. Blue Chromite is a U.S.–only exercise which strengthens the Navy-Marine Co More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Abramov, left, a Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Defense Specialist, helps Lance Cpl. John Chun, right, a CBRN response element team member with his gear on Camp McTureous More
U.S. Marine Corps MSgt. Michael Stanley conducts the III Marine Expeditionary Force band during a change of command ceremony for 3rd Marine Division as Maj. Gen. Richard L. Simcock II relinquishes command to Ma More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General, talks to the Marines and families of Legal Services Support Section prior to awarding 1stLt. Theodore M. Balb More
A U.S. Marine explains to a Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldier the capabilities of a sniper rifle during exercise Forest Light at Somagahara, Japan, March 6, 2017. Forest Light is designed to maintain t More
Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. Seishiro Ito a rifleman for 30th Regiment puts on a Bougu during exercise Forest Light at Somagahara, Japan, March 7, 2017. Forest Light is designed to maintain the readi More
A Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldier throws a U.S. Marine during martial arts training as a part of exercise Forest Light at Somagahara, Japan, March 7, 2017. Forest Light is designed to maintain the re More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Bryce Meeker, sights into a M40A5 sniper rifle during exercise Forest Light at Somagahara, Japan, March 8, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bilateral training opportunities More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Pain, left, and Cpl. Lance Wheeler walk away from an airfield during exercise Forest Light at Somagahara, Japan, March 9, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bilateral traini More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers are debriefed after a stalking exercise as a part of Forest Light at Somagahara, Japan, March 10, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bilateral training opportunities c More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Gerald Noe, a Huntington Beach, California native, observes his Marines as they establish a parameter during exercise Forest Light at Sekiyama, Japan, March 14, 2017. Forest Light is one More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. John McArthur, the airframes officer in charge for Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron- 267 inspects a UH-1Y Huey prior to a Mission Rehearsal Exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Fu More
U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force discuss Crisis Action Teams (CAT) recall procedures in preparation to an Alert Contingency Marine Air Ground Task Force drill (ACM), on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, J More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 conduct patrolling drills aboard the USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2), June 3, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve theater security, law enforcement, and infantry trainin More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 show Kiribati residents hostile detainee handling techniques on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, Kiribati, June 13, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve theater securi More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sean Stair with Task Force Koa Moana 17 picks up trash on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, Kiribati, June 14, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve theater security, and conduct law enfor More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 prepare 7.62 millimeter rounds for a live fire range at Plum Barracks Training Area, New Caledonia, June 29, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability More
U.S. Marine Corps 1stLt. Andrew Buck, a platoon commander, with Task Force Koa Moana 17 jumps off a water obstacle during the commando course in Nouméa, New Caledonia, July 3, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 help French soldiers clean up obstacles from the French Nautical Commando Course in Nouméa, New Caledonia, July 7, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperab More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 and French soldiers load equipment onto the USNS Sacagawea off the coast of Nouméa, New Caledonia, July 10, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability w More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 analyze their shot groups on targets aboard the USNS Sacagawea, July 13, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability with our partners, enhance military- More
French soldiers participate in a game of Tug-of-War against U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17, in celebration for Bastille Day aboard the USNS Sacagawea on July 14, 2017. Bastille Day is recognized as t More
A member of Tonga’s His Majesty’s Armed Forces raises the Tongan flag during an opening ceremony for Exercise TAFAKULA on Tongatapu Island, Tonga, July 17, 2017. Exercise TAFAKULA is designed to strengthen the More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Phillip Nantas, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion 4th Marine Regiment attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17 throws a soccer ball to a group of children at Lapaha Elementary School as a pa More
New Zealand Army Sgt. Maj. Paul Buckley, company sergeant major for delta company, explains to U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion 4th Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, weapon safety rules prior to parti More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Raymond Miller, a policeman with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, teaches members of the Vanuatu Police Force vehicle search procedures in Port Vila, Van More
A member of the Vanuatu Mobile Police Force stands at parade rest during a closing event for Exercise Koa Moana 17 in Port Vila, Vanuatu, Aug. 22, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability wit More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Krishtian Nielson, Sergeant Major for Combat Logistics Regiment-3, talks to Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17 aboard the USNS Sacagawea, off the coast of Australia, Aug. 31 More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 stand at parade rest during an opening ceremony for Exercise Crocodilo in Metinaro, Timor Leste, Sept. 4, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability wit More
Members of the Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste face up range, during a live fire range, during Exercise Crocodilo as a part of Exercise Koa Moana 17 in Metinaro, Timor Leste, Sept. 10, 2017. Koa Moana 17 More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan Murray, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion 4th Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, supervises a member of the Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste, during a live fire rang More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Brake, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion 4th Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, sights in on his M27 infantry automatic rifle, during a raid for the culminating event More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17, and members of the Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste play soccer during a sports day event as a part of the closing ceremony for Exercise Crocodilo in Metinaro, Ti More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion and Philippine Marines, with 64th Force Reconnaissance Company, Marine Special Operation Forces Group, walk in the jungle during Jungle Environment Survival Traini More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion and Philippine Marines, with 64th Force Reconnaissance Company, Marine Special Operation Forces Group, work together to start a fire at Ternate, Philippines during More
U.S. and Philippine Marine Corps leaders interlock arms as a sign of brotherhood during the opening ceremony for Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 (PHIBLEX 15) at the Philippine Marine Corps Base in Fort Bonifac More
Philippine service members sit in a MV-22 Osprey during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 at Clark Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 2. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by U.S. Marine and More
Philippine service members, wait to depart to Puerto Princesa airport in Palawan, during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 at Clark Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 2. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exer More
U.S. Marines, with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, have their gear inspected during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 at Basa Air base, Pampanga, Philippines, Oct. 3. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training ex More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Clarence J. Miller, platoon commander with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, and Philippine Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Edilberto V. Villafria with 31st Marine Company, Marine More
A U.S. Marine with 3rd Reconnaissance has his gear inspected prior to jump training at Basa Air base, Pampanga, Philippines as a part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 (PHIBLEX 15), Oct. 6. PHIBLEX 15 is an a More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Maksimilian A. Pavlovskiy, slack man with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, currently attached to 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, sights in during an amphibious raid at Ternate, Phili More
Philippine Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Romeo T. Tanalgo with the Armed Forces Philippines, Commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps, gives a speech during the closing ceremony for Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 ( More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Damien B. Sinanon, 7th Communication Battalion sergeant major, guides a group discussion during a staff sergeant indoctrination at Camp Schwab Theater, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 28, 2015. More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Oscar Gonzales, radio operator with Headquarters Battery, 3D Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3D Marine Division, prepares for a training exercise at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Japan More
U.S. Navy Corpsman attached to 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, 3D Marine Division, secure a simulated casualty onto a stretcher during a casualty evacuation drill at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Japan, during Artille More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Tyson Trombley, an engineer equipment mechanic with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, Headquarters Battery, 3D Marine Division prepares vehicles to operate in snow at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, More
A U.S. Marine with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, prepares vehicles for training scenarios while conducint battery level training at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Japan, during Artillery Relocation Training Program ( More
U.S. Marines with Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines, fire a M777A2 towed 155mm howitzer during while conducint battery level training during Artillery Relocation Training Program (ARTP) 15-3 at Yausubet More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Cameron Hunt, left, platoon commander, with Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, and 1st Sgt. Charles V. Westall, right, battery first sergeant, with Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalio More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Blake D. Sanders with Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, prepares to conduct battery level training at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Japan, during Artillery Relocation Training More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, conduct battery level training at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Japan, during Artillery Relocation Training Program (ARTP) 15-3, Nov. 30 2015. ARTP enables Marine Corp More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jake W. McCaffrey radar operator with 12th Marines Regiment, Headquarters Battery, attached to 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, bore sights an AN/TPQ 46 Firefinder radar at Yausubetsu M More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Cole J. Chandler, assistant Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear coordinator with Marine Forces Pacific steps onto a bus prior to Command Post Exercise (CPX) 16, on Okinawa, Japan More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud, a combat videographer with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Combat Camera positions his video camera during Command Post Exercise (CPX) 16 on Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 3 More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Cory S. Newman, Operations Chief with 3rd Transportation Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, stares out of a 7-ton Truck Medium Tactical Vehicle More