Marines and sailors stationed in Japan stand behind
Marines and sailors stationed in Japan stand behind their team’s flag during the opening ceremony of the 2011 WestPac Regional Softball Tournament on Camp Foster Aug. 8. The tournament was double-elimination st... More
Sgt. Tyler D. Thomas, left, and Cpl. Denzel A. Tanchez
Sgt. Tyler D. Thomas, left, and Cpl. Denzel A. Tanchez prepare the engine of a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter in preparation for storage Nov. 2 as part of the transition to the MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air S... More
Marines push a UH-1Y Venom helicopter into a hangar
Marines push a UH-1Y Venom helicopter into a hangar Jan. 14 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Every day, Marines move aircraft into hangars to conduct routine maintenance. The Marines and UH-1Y are part of M... More
AH-1W Super Cobra helicopters with Marine Light Attack
AH-1W Super Cobra helicopters with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 sit on the flight line during Ssang Yong 2014 at Camp Walker, South Korea, April 2, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong is conducted annually... More
Capt. Aaron T. Nelson begins the preflight check of
Capt. Aaron T. Nelson begins the preflight check of his aircraft July 16 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Nelson, an Arlington, Texas, native, was part of an air training exercise flying the CH-53 Super Sta... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Pena, hospital
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Pena, hospital corpsman, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), is presented the Robert Graham Enlisted Award by U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Steven ... More
SASEBO, Japan (May 4, 2020) - A MV-22B Osprey from
SASEBO, Japan (May 4, 2020) - A MV-22B Osprey from the Dragons of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, deployed to Okinawa, Japan flew to Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo May ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Fullwood (left), camp commander
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Fullwood (left), camp commander of the Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji speaks with Yohei Wakabayashi, Gotenba mayor and his staff on the Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, J... More
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Kelly Humphrey and the People’s
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Kelly Humphrey and the People’s Liberation Army soldiers walk to their first lesson during Exercise Kowari in the Northern Territory, Australia, August 29, 2016. The purpose of Exercise Kowa... More
A Marine with Marine Air Support Squadron 2 pulls the
A Marine with Marine Air Support Squadron 2 pulls the charging handle back during a live-fire range exercise during Midori Guardian 17 in South Korea, October 10, 2017. MASS-2 is with Marine Air Control Group 1... More
U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II air craft with
U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II air craft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare for a hot refuel at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 7,... More
U.S. Marines with Chemical, Biological, Radiological,
U.S. Marines with Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear defense, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, walk through a hallway during hazardous environment training at Camp Lester, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 9, 2020. Th... More
Cpl. Roberto Jiminez (left) stirs egg yolks as Tim
Cpl. Roberto Jiminez (left) stirs egg yolks as Tim Freeman pours in hot water during a cooking class at the Blue Ginger restaurant here, April 24. Jiminez, a food service specialist with Marine Wing Support Squ... More
Approximately 10 Marines unload fuel from a KC-130J
Approximately 10 Marines unload fuel from a KC-130J Hercules Nov. 14 at Tinian’s West Field during exercise Forager Fury II. Marines at West Field play a vital role providing needed ground support for the air o... More
A Marine secures a hook onto a chain June 24 during
A Marine secures a hook onto a chain June 24 during Exercise Coral Thunder at Kadena Air Base. This training refreshed Marines on some of the basic skills required to deploy. The Marine is with Marine Air Suppo... More
Col. Brian Cavanaugh, left, presents the Chief of Navy
Col. Brian Cavanaugh, left, presents the Chief of Navy Operations Aviation Safety Award to Lt. Col. Christopher Murray, right, Oct. 10 at Marine Air Station Futenma. The purpose of the award is to provide recog... More
Exercise Kowari instructors teach People’s Liberation
Exercise Kowari instructors teach People’s Liberation Army soldier how to make fire during Exercise Kowari in the Northern Territory, Australia, August 30, 2016. The purpose of Exercise Kowari is to enhance the... More
Col. Seiichi Iwana (left), deputy commander of Japan
Col. Seiichi Iwana (left), deputy commander of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 11th Brigade, and Col. James F. Harp (right), the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, speak i... More
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan – Marines use a hose to
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan – Marines use a hose to wash away residue in a mass casualty exercise Sept. 28 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The exercise was used to track the response time ... More
Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing’s
Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing’s commanding general, awards the Marines who won the Strike Out Suicide Annual Softball Tournament at Building One, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, October 18... More
Medical trauma simulations at the Tactical Medical
Medical trauma simulations at the Tactical Medical Simulation Center is aided by life-like interactive mannequins that bleed and breathe on their own. The TMSC, a III Marine Expeditionary Force asset, is locate... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Larry Byrd, a bulk fuels
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Larry Byrd, a bulk fuels specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, grips a rifle while riding to a forward arming and refueling point during exercise Eagle Wrath 19 a... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William D. Beydler answers
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William D. Beydler answers questions from service members belonging to Marine Aircraft Group 36 during Exercise Cobra Gold 2012 here Feb. 13. MAG 36 is deployed to the Kingdom of Tha... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Devon McIntyre explains the fundamentals
U.S. Marine Sgt. Devon McIntyre explains the fundamentals of aircraft rescue and firefighting training at Clark Air Field, Pampanga, Republic of the Philippines, Sept. 26 during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2014... More
Marine officers and staff noncommissioned officers
Marine officers and staff noncommissioned officers gather around a terrain model following rehearsals for the culminating event of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Combined Arms Exercise 2016 at Marine Corp... More
A People’s Liberation Army soldier listens to a class
A People’s Liberation Army soldier listens to a class on survival kits during Exercise Kowari in the Northern Territory, Australia, August 29, 2016. The purpose of Exercise Kowari is to enhance the United State... More
Kenji Yamasaki, Director of Yamaguchi Prefecture Iwakuni
Kenji Yamasaki, Director of Yamaguchi Prefecture Iwakuni Citizens Bureau, experiences the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter cockpit demonstrator during the welcoming ceremony of Marine Fighter A... More
2nd Lt. Gregory Cronen practices yoga with Marine Wing
2nd Lt. Gregory Cronen practices yoga with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, April 13, 2018. The event was held in order to build camaraderie and uni... More
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 takes off during exercise KAMANDAG 3 near Subic Bay, Philippines, Oct. 12, 2019. The United States is proud to participate in this Philippine-led... More
A KC-130 Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport
A KC-130 Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152) takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma runway to support one of the longest continuous flights to be conducted with the M... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a communications exercise (COMMEX) to enhance the proficiency and readiness while aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, ... More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) Futenma conduct a hot refuel on the F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, at M... More
Marines and sailors help revamp an old bus stop Sept.
Marines and sailors help revamp an old bus stop Sept. 27 in Santa Rita, Guam, as part of a volunteer project. The service members, with the help of members of Habitat for Humanity of Guam, transformed a pair of... More
Joint aircraft support exercise Valiant Shield at Andersen
Joint aircraft support exercise Valiant Shield at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam Sept. 22, 2018. Valiant Shield is a biennial, U.S. only field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint trainin... More
An F-35B Lightning II jet taxis during a field carrier
An F-35B Lightning II jet taxis during a field carrier landing practice at Ie Shima Island, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 5, 2018. The F-35B landed, refueled and took off for the first time at Ie Shima Island. The F-35B... More
U.S. Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force
U.S. Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band perform at a post and relief ceremony with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, on Marine Corps Air... More
Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Pritchard and CMDCM Curtis D.
Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Pritchard and CMDCM Curtis D. Blunt wait to take off in a CH-53E helicopter during Distributed STOVL Operations (DSO) with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 and Marine Fighter Attack Squ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Daniel Vasquez refuels
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Daniel Vasquez refuels an F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 3, 2019 during Exercise Balikatan. Balikatan is an annu... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion conduct
U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion conduct fast roping for helicopter rope suspension techniques training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 19, 2019. U.S. VMM-262, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, a... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a communications exercise (COMMEX) to enhance the proficiency and readiness while aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, ... More
An Okinawan observes the MV-22 Osprey during an open
An Okinawan observes the MV-22 Osprey during an open house being held at Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265's (VMM-265) hangar on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, March 3, 2013. The Marines o... More
Service members devote their morning to picking up
Service members devote their morning to picking up trash at Miss Veedol Beach, Misawa, Japan, August 19, 2017, during Exercise Northern Viper 2017. Marines, Sailors, Airmen banded together with Misawa City empl... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS)
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171 prepare for a convoy during Defense Force Training 20.1, at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 20, 2019. Exercises like DFT 20.1 provide real... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Esteban Villasenor with Heavy
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Esteban Villasenor with Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts a preflight check at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, May 1, 2020. Marines from ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jaden L. Graham (right), the
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jaden L. Graham (right), the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Defense non-commissioned officer in charge for Marine Aircragt Group (MAG) 36, holds a gas chamber train... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Leonardo Bravo conducts
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Leonardo Bravo conducts a site survey with an S6 Total Station to assemble an M-31 arresting gear at Clark Air Base, Philippines, March 19, 2019, in preparation for Exercise Balikat... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Geoffrey Lohmiller (left), greets
U.S. Air Force Col. Geoffrey Lohmiller (left), greets Dr. Ng Eng Hen, the Minister of Defence of Singapore at Changi Air Base (East), Republic of Singapore. Feb, 7, 2020. The U.S. is honored to participate in S... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dustin Keys secures a
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dustin Keys secures a sample on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, March 25, 2020. Marines with 3rd Marine Logistics Group, 3rd Marine Division and 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, participated ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Thomas Lombard, UH-1Y Venom
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Thomas Lombard, UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced) participates in a land familiarization exercise during Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) ... More
U.S. Marines, Australian Army soldiers, and People’s
U.S. Marines, Australian Army soldiers, and People’s Liberation Army soldiers pose for a group photo during Exercise Kowari at Daly River region, Northern Territory, Australia, on September 8, 2016. The purpose... More
A Marine with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1 conducts
A Marine with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1 conducts a “buddy rush” during the annual Battle Skills Test on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, July 26, 2019. This event provided Marines an opportunity to physic... More
U.S. Marines take part in the 244th Marine Corps birthday
U.S. Marines take part in the 244th Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 4, 2019. The annual ceremony was held in honor of the 244th Marine Corps birthday. It i... More
Australian Army soldier Lt. David Hasler chops wood
Australian Army soldier Lt. David Hasler chops wood for crafting survival tools during Exercise Kowari in the Northern Territory, Australia, August 29, 2016. The purpose of Exercise Kowari is to enhance the Uni... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nicholas Otey, UH-1Y Venom crew
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nicholas Otey, UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced) communicates with the pilots at a land familiarization exercise during Amphibious Landing Exer... More
Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, commanding general of
Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, addresses his Marines after a motivational run at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, April 10, 2018. Over 1,000 Marin... More
Sgt. Luis Encarnacion runs through 1st base after batting
Sgt. Luis Encarnacion runs through 1st base after batting during the 4th annual Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Suicide Prevention Awareness Softball Tournament, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 7, 2018. The Suicide Prev... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, Commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, Commanding General, 1st Marine Air Wing gives a speech to the Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 367 on Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe B... More
Staff Sgt. Marc Watson of Kilgore, Texas, briefs an
Staff Sgt. Marc Watson of Kilgore, Texas, briefs an international visitor on the capabilities of the KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft of Marine Aerial Refueler Squadron 152 at Changi Air Base Feb. 12 during the ... More
Retired Marine Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis, Marine Corps
Retired Marine Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis, Marine Corps Aviation Association (MCAA) national commander, and Gen. Gary L. Thomas, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, present the James E. Nicholson Award for Mar... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Dakota Cassell, right, a fixed wing
U.S. Marine Sgt. Dakota Cassell, right, a fixed wing aircraft mechanic assigned to Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533, grapples with Sgt. Marcus Ross, an aircraft maintenance administrati... More
Distinguished visitors and station residents participate
Distinguished visitors and station residents participate in the Marine Aircraft Group 12, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 ribbon cutting ceremony for the new MAG/MALS-12 compound aboard Marine Corps Air S... More
A U.S. Marine flight crew member refuels an MV-22B
A U.S. Marine flight crew member refuels an MV-22B Osprey at a Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) at Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 23, 2020. During the exercise Bulk Fuel Company, 9th ESB set fuel line... More
Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force and Okinawan
Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force and Okinawan locals participate in the U.S.-Japan Okinawa Friendship Ride Aug. 4, 2018, on Okinawa, Japan. The event is meant to strengthen the friendship between Mar... More
MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, arrive at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Oct 1. The aircraft will be based at and operate out of MCAS Futenma. The MV-22B combines the capabilit... More
U.S. Marines with Anti-Terrorism Force Protection program
U.S. Marines with Anti-Terrorism Force Protection program from 1st Marine Air Wing (MAW), 3rd MAW, and 4th MAW engage targets aboard the SS Curtiss Sept. 11, 2018, in preperation for exercise Valiant Shield. Va... More
U.S. Marines monitor a UH-60 Black Hawk as it refuels
U.S. Marines monitor a UH-60 Black Hawk as it refuels at Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 24, 2020. During the exercise Bulk Fuel Company, 9th ESB set fuel lines and manned the stations for a Forward Arming and ... More
U.S. Marines and soldiers, Australian Army soldiers,
U.S. Marines and soldiers, Australian Army soldiers, and the People’s Liberation Army soldiers arrive for Exercise Kowari in the Northern Territory, Australia, on August 28, 2016. The purpose of Exercise Kowari... More
An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron
An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, lands at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 18, 2017. VMFA-121 conducted a permanent change of station to MCAS Iwakuni, from MCAS... More
Brig. Gen. Paul. J. Kennedy shakes hands with Rear
Brig. Gen. Paul. J. Kennedy shakes hands with Rear Adm. Jaime S. Bernardino during the opening ceremony of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2014 at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, San Antonio, Zambales, Republic... More
An MV-22B Osprey supports reconnaissance fast-rope
An MV-22B Osprey supports reconnaissance fast-rope exercises in Hat Yao, Kingdom of Thailand during Exercise Cobra Gold 2014 Feb. 18. CG 14 is a multinational training exercise developed to strengthen security ... More
Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy, right, addresses an audience
Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy, right, addresses an audience through a translator July 15 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152’s take off ceremony. The ceremony c... More
Shinji Inoue sits in an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft
Shinji Inoue sits in an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft at Yokota Air Base Sept. 5 before the opening of the Japanese-American Friendship Festival. Inoue, a member of the Japan House of Representatives, was a ... More
Cpl. Connor Scott pets his military working dog, Bobo,
Cpl. Connor Scott pets his military working dog, Bobo, during a patrol halt while moving to the landing zone on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 8, 2015. Scott fast-roped out of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicop... More
Cobra Gold partners work together to build better community
A member of the 105th Engineer Unit, Engineer Unit, North Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, watches as a Royal Thai Navy sailor pours water into a cement mixing cylinder Jan. 27, at the Ban Cham Kho humani... More
U.S. Air Force 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward
U.S. Air Force 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point (FARP) technicians and a U.S. Marine Corps 1st Marine Aviation Wing counterpart conduct a pre-mission inspection of equipment Feb. 1... More
Lt. Col. Stuart Fugler, director of III Marine Expeditionary
Lt. Col. Stuart Fugler, director of III Marine Expeditionary Force Communication Strategy and Operations, passes out donuts to a Japanese media crew member at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, M... More
Maj. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, the commanding general
Maj. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, the commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, bids farewell to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 as they complete their tour in Okinawa during the Unit Deployment Pr... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Scott Wood, center, advances
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Scott Wood, center, advances the puck toward the Okinawa Kokutai team’s goal during a game at the Sports World Southern Hills Ice Arena, Naha, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 18, 2020. The Sniperz ... More
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 set up
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 set up a demonstration of a quarantine camp including showers, a chowhall, laundry services, and billeting, on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, April 17, 2020. MWSS-172... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Adam Stroesser, a water
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Adam Stroesser, a water support technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171 adjusts the liner of a water container in support of Exercise Active Shield aboard Marine Cor... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, greets guests before a ribbon cutting ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 24, 2020. The ce... More
Lance Cpl. Trevor A. Darkalski, left, yells commands
Lance Cpl. Trevor A. Darkalski, left, yells commands as U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Alto V. Manalac, middle, translates for Philippine Marine Sgt. Rene Castroverde during a stress shoot drill at Naval Sta... More
A BBC international TV crew conducts interviews at
A BBC international TV crew conducts interviews at an MV-22B Osprey while at a static display presentation Feb. 12 during the Singapore International Airshow 2014. The Osprey participated in the display with ot... More
Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force and Okinawan
Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force and Okinawan locals participate in the U.S.-Japan Okinawa Friendship Ride Aug. 4, 2018, on Okinawa, Japan. The event is meant to strengthen the friendship between Mar... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a diving live fire demonstration with attending service members of Japan Ground Self-Defense F... More
A U.S. Naval Corpsman with Marine Light Attack Helicopter
A U.S. Naval Corpsman with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 conducts a head-to-toe body search on a simulated casualty searching for blood during Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) training on Marine Corp... More
U.S. Airmen with Special Operations Forces Medical
U.S. Airmen with Special Operations Forces Medical Element, 18th Wing, searches a Marine with Marine Corps Force Recon Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, for injuries during a simulated casualty evacuation ... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Group (MACG) 18,
U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Group (MACG) 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and Air Force service members participate in the Link 16 training seminar on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Jan.... More
An MV-22B Osprey taxis after landing at Marine Corps
An MV-22B Osprey taxis after landing at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Aug. 12. The Marine Corps is modernizing its fleet with MV-22 tiltrotor aircraft and removing the remaining CH-46E helicopters from servi... More
U.S. Marines with Chemical Biological Radiological
U.S. Marines with Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Platoon, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW) participates in a CBRN response fitness test during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise (MEFEX) 201... More
Brigadier Gen. Russell A. Sanborn speaks to the 1st
Brigadier Gen. Russell A. Sanborn speaks to the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing as their commanding general for the first time after a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Ju... More
A C-17 Globemaster III, carrying U.S. Marines with
A C-17 Globemaster III, carrying U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24, as well as one UH-1Y Venom helicopter, lands at Royal Australian Air For... More
Sgt. Maj. Michael Pritchard, left, the outgoing sergeant
Sgt. Maj. Michael Pritchard, left, the outgoing sergeant major of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, prepares to pass the noncommissioned officer sword, to Sgt. Maj. Chad Butts, the incoming sergeant major of MAG-... More
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft, races
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft, races through the skies above Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 2, 2017. Northern Edge is Alaska’s largest and premier joint training exercise designe... More
Pfc. John Meeeke performs maintenance on an AH-1Z Viper
Pfc. John Meeeke performs maintenance on an AH-1Z Viper at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, June 19, 2018. Marines perform maintenance to ensure the aircraft is in proper condition. Meeeke, a ... More
U.S. Marines from Marine Air Group 24 run in honor
U.S. Marines from Marine Air Group 24 run in honor of the 243rd Marine Corps Birthday on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov. 6, 2018. MAG 24 ran a total of 243 miles with their individual unit colors in addition to ... More
U.S. Marine Corps CH-53 Super Stallion helicopters,
U.S. Marine Corps CH-53 Super Stallion helicopters, assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, fly over Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Mar. 7, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance ... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 2 conduct
U.S. Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 2 conduct New Equipment Training with Phase II of the Common Aviation Command and Control System while aboard Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Sept... More
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, taxis at Chitose Air Base, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 4, 2020. The arrival of the Osprey to exercise Northern Viper brings an add... More
Lance Cpl. David B. Wolff, Cairo, N.Y., native and
Lance Cpl. David B. Wolff, Cairo, N.Y., native and loadmaster for Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, directs a ramp operator as he offloads three ... More