U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment
U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment and troops from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, conduct a closing ceremony to exercise Forest Light 21 in the Niiga... More
Sgt. Max Elliot, a mortar team leader with 3d Battalion,
Sgt. Max Elliot, a mortar team leader with 3d Battalion, 8th Marines, discusses mortar emplacement and employment with infantrymen from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's 30th Infantry Regiment, as part of e... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt Gage E. Call, an infantryman
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt Gage E. Call, an infantryman with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment discusses infiltration tactics with troops from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Forc... More
Leaders from 3d Battalion, 8th Marines and the Japan
Leaders from 3d Battalion, 8th Marines and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's 30th Infantry Regiment participate in a post-maneuver discussion on combat and leadership, as part of exercise Forest Light in ma... More
2nd Lt. Seiichiro Saito (right) and 2nd Lt. Dakota
2nd Lt. Seiichiro Saito (right) and 2nd Lt. Dakota Ford from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and from 3d Marine Division, respectively, exchange patches during exercise... More
2/3 Skiing Northern Viper 20
U.S. Marines with 2nd Batallion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, practice skiing during exercise Northern Viper on Hokkudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 21, 2020. This type of training allow... More
Troops from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade,
Troops from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force watch MV-22 Osprey’s from Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 1st Marine Air Wing warm up their engines during exercise Forest Li... More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. James Mayo (left), Lance Cpl.
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. James Mayo (left), Lance Cpl. George Jordan, and Lance Cpl. Arthur Masoero, mortarmen with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment attached to 3d Marine Division, perform a 60 mm gun drill in p... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Arthur Masoero (left),
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Arthur Masoero (left), Lance Cpl. George Jordan, and Lance Cpl. Kaben Bailey, mortarmen with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment attached to 3d Marine Division, perform a 60 mm gun dr... More
U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment
U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment attached to 3d Marine Division and leadership from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, discuss the sequence of events f... More
U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment
U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment and troops from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct fast roping during exercise Forest Light Eastern Army in mai... More
U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marines operate
U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marines operate an expeditionary field mess during exercise Forest Light in mainland Japan, on Dec. 8, 2020. Forest Light is an annual bilateral training exercise that streng... More
Leaders from 3d Battalion, 8th Marines and the Japan
Leaders from 3d Battalion, 8th Marines and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's 30th Infantry Regiment participate in a post-maneuver discussion on combat and leadership, as part of exercise Forest Light in ma... More
U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marines and troops
U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marines and troops from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force set up defensive positions as a team during exercise Forest Light 21 in Niig... More
Forest Light 19.2 opening ceremony
Col. Jason Perry, the Commanding Officer of 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and Col. Iijima Tatsuya, the Regimental Commander of 7th Infantry Battalion, give a speech to the troops during the opening ... More
U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marines and troops
U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marines and troops from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct joint patrols during exercise Forest Light 21 in the Niigata Prefect... More
U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, lay in wait for an ambush drill during exercise Forest Light 21 in the Niigata Prefecture, Japan, on Dec. 13, 2020. Forest Light is an annual bilateral train... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Walter C. Thomas IV, an infantryman
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Walter C. Thomas IV, an infantryman with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment conducts an air assault with troops from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense For... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Sebastian A Paez, an
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Sebastian A Paez, an infantryman with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment engages a close quarter target with his M4 Carbine during a combat marksmanship course as part of exercise Fo... More
U.S. Marine Corp Sgt. Douglas B. Agudelo, an infantryman
U.S. Marine Corp Sgt. Douglas B. Agudelo, an infantryman with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment directs his Marines while conducting an air assault with troops from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Jap... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kelsey Blanton, scout
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kelsey Blanton, scout sniper, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, aims down the scope of a M110 sniper rifle at Continued Range-7 during Fuji Viper 16-3 on Camp Fuji, Fuji, Japan, F... More
Soldiers with 8th Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground
Soldiers with 8th Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, set up security during Forest Light Middle Army at Shikoku, Japan, Dec. 10, 2019. Forest Light Middle Army is an annual training exercise th... More
U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment
U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment and troops from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japanese Self-Defense Force, discuss and plan events in preparation for exercise Forest Light... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Larry Meadow with 3rd Battalion,
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Larry Meadow with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conducts essential maintenance a M777 Howitzer after a live-fire training during the Artillery Relocation Train... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, and members of the 5th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, conduct a ceremony concluding the end of exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Ar... More
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey with Medium Tiltrotor
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey with Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 1st Marine Air Wing conducts a heavy lift during exercise Forest Light Eastern Army in mainland Japan, on Dec. 10, 2020. Forest Light is an a... More
Troops from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade,
Troops from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force prepare their Howa Type-89 assault rifles for a combat marksmanship course during exercise Forest Light Eastern Army in main... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Lucas Mitchell, a rifleman
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Lucas Mitchell, a rifleman with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, digs a fighting hole during exercise Forest Light Eastern Army in mainland Japan, Dec. 13, 2020. Forest Light is a... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William H. Tyler, an
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William H. Tyler, an infantryman with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment sights in his M38 Designated Marksmanship Rifle while participating in an infiltration training during exerci... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Zach Crabtree, and intelligence specialist
U.S. Marine Cpl. Zach Crabtree, and intelligence specialist with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, lies in wait for an ambush drill drill during exercise Forest Light 21 in the Niigata Prefecture, Japan, on De... More
Troops from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade,
Troops from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, discuss defensive strategies during exercise Forest Light 21 in the Niigata Prefecture, Japan, on Dec. 14, 2020. Forest Lig... More
U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, do a live demonstration of the M777 Howitzer and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System with Soldiers from 5th Brigade, Japan Groun... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members inspect a Joint
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members inspect a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle during exercise Forest Light on Dec. 11, 2020 in mainland Japan. Forest Light is an annual bilateral training exercise that strengt... More
U.S. Navy Hospitalman Eddie Rivera, a corpsman with
U.S. Navy Hospitalman Eddie Rivera, a corpsman with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment practices fighting techniques during exercise Forest Light Eastern Army in mainland Japan, on Dec. 9, 2020. Forest Light is ... More
A U.S. Marine with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment
A U.S. Marine with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment fast ropes from a Japanese CH-47 in support of the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during exercise Forest Light Eastern... More
Japanese Self-Defense Force Staff Sgt. Hiroyuki Mitano,
Japanese Self-Defense Force Staff Sgt. Hiroyuki Mitano, scout sniper, 3rd Battalion, 1st Airborne Brigade, looks through a spotting scope at Continued Range-7 during Fuji Viper 16-3 on Camp Fuji, Fuji, Japan, F... More
U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment
U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment and troops from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct fast roping during exercise Forest Light Eastern Army in mai... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, perform firing drills during the Artillery Relocation Training Program 19.3 in Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 9, 2019. The program provides 12t... More
1st Lt. William Allred, a platoon commander with 3d
1st Lt. William Allred, a platoon commander with 3d Battalion, 8th Marines, translates for his Japanese counterpart during a discussion on combat and leadership during exercise Forest Light on Dec. 11, 2020. Fo... More
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force vehicle stands by
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force vehicle stands by for movement during exercise Forest Light Eastern Army in mainland Japan on Dec. 15, 2020. Forest Light is an annual bilateral training exercise that strength... More
Infantrymen with the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade,
Infantrymen with the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force familiarize themselves with a M38 Designated Marksmanship Rifle during exercise Forest Light Eastern Army in mainland J... More
U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marines and troops
U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marines and troops from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force set up defensive positions as a team during exercise Forest Light 21 in Niig... More
An infantryman from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th
An infantryman from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct crew-served weapons training during exercise Forest Light Eastern Army in mainland Japan, on Dec. 13, 2020. ... More
Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th
Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th Brigade and U.S. Marines with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conduct a simulated military operation during the JGSDF’s 15th Brigade 9th anniversary... More
U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, do a live demonstration of the M777 Howitzer and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System with Soldiers from 5th Brigade, Japan Groun... More
Japanese Self-Defense Force Sgt. Daichi Matusita, machine
Japanese Self-Defense Force Sgt. Daichi Matusita, machine gunner, 3rd Battalion, 1st Airborne Brigade, looks through the scope of an M110 sniper rifle at Continued Range-7 during Fuji Viper 16-3 on Camp Fuji, F... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl Zach A. Jurkovski with 3d Battalion,
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl Zach A. Jurkovski with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment attached to 3d Marine Division, sights in behind his M240B medium machine gun while conducting a machine gun drill in preparation f... More
Leaders with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment and
Leaders with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment and from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, command and control the troops of Forest Light 21 in the Niigata Prefecture, Ja... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, and Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force storm the landing zone during exercise Forest Light 19.1, ... More
U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, do a live demonstration of the M777 Howitzer and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System with Soldiers from 5th Brigade, Japan Groun... More
U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marines and troops
U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marines and troops from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, discuss patrol and counter attack tactics during exercise Forest Light 21 i... More
U.S. Marines from 3d Battalion, 8th Marines, conduct
U.S. Marines from 3d Battalion, 8th Marines, conduct a live fire range with troops from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, during exercise Forest Light 21 in the Niigata ... More
Infantrymen from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's
Infantrymen from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's 30th Infantry Regiment examine a 60mm mortar as part of a mortar employment techniques exchange during exercise Forest Light on Dec. 11, 2020. Forest Light... More
U.S. service members and local nationals enjoy an Eisa
U.S. service members and local nationals enjoy an Eisa performance during the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s 15th Brigade 9th anniversary and the Camp Naha 47th anniversary on Camp Naha, Okinawa, Japan, Nov.... More
An infantryman from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th
An infantryman from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct crew-served weapons training during exercise Forest Light Eastern Army in mainland Japan, on Dec. 13, 2020. ... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Joshua Gray, a crew chief with Marine
U.S. Marine Cpl. Joshua Gray, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, helps the Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, and Soldiers with the... More
Infantrymen with the 30th Infantry Regiment of the
Infantrymen with the 30th Infantry Regiment of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force observe a defensive demonstration during exercise Forest Light on Dec. 11, 2020 in mainland Japan. Forest Light is an annual bi... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, and Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, exit the MV-22B Osprey during on and off drills for exerc... More
U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, do a live demonstration of the M777 Howitzer and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System with Soldiers from 5th Brigade, Japan Groun... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl Christopher S. Jaco with 3d Battalion,
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl Christopher S. Jaco with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment attached to 3d Marine Division, sights in behind his M240B medium machine gun while conducting a machine gun drill in preparation... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Travis Hupp, a mortarman with
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Travis Hupp, a mortarman with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment explains procedures during a M224 60mm Lightweight mortar demonstration during exercise Forest Light Eastern Army in mainla... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, wait for a fire mission during the Artillery Relocation Training Program in Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 16, 2019. The program provides 12th ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Caleb Sinkler, a rifleman
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Caleb Sinkler, a rifleman with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, and U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph Hoffman, a rifleman with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, stay on alert f... More
A radio operator with the Japan Ground Self-Defense
A radio operator with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's 30th Infantry Regiment overlooks defensive positions during exercise Forest Light in mainland Japan on Dec. 11, 2020. Forest Light is an annual bilate... More
U.S. Marines from 3d Battalion, 8th Marines, and troops
U.S. Marines from 3d Battalion, 8th Marines, and troops from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, discuss weaponry and sniper techniques with each other during exercise For... More
U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, do a live demonstration of the M777 Howitzer and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System with Soldiers from 5th Brigade, Japan Groun... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nathan Stadig, a combat
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nathan Stadig, a combat engineer with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, scans for enemies during exercise Forest Light Eastern Army in mainland Japan on Dec. 16, 2020. Forest Light... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Austin Shaffer (left),
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Austin Shaffer (left), a rifleman with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, and U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jordan Donald, a rifleman with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment sprint ba... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Collin Brower, an infantryman
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Collin Brower, an infantryman with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, digs a fighting hole during exercise Forest Light Eastern Army in mainland Japan, Dec. 13, 2020. Forest Light i... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Travis J. Hupp, a mortarman
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Travis J. Hupp, a mortarman with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment loads a magazine in his M27 Infantry assault rifle for a combat marksmanship course, part of exercise Forest Light Easte... More
U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment
U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment and troops from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force arm wrestle in their free time during exercise Forest Light Eastern ... More
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey with Medium Tiltrotor
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey with Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 1st Marine Air Wing conducts confined area landings during exercise Forest Light Eastern Army in mainland Japan, on Dec. 13, 2020. Forest Lig... More
An infantryman from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th
An infantryman from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conducts crew-served weapons training during exercise Forest Light Eastern Army in mainland Japan, on Dec. 13, 2020.... More
A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment,
A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, and a Soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, present the national colors in the opening ceremony for... More
U.S. Marines from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron
U.S. Marines from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Soldiers from 1st Anti Tank Helicopter Unit and the Northern Army Aviation Group, pose for... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alex N. Wright, an infantryman
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alex N. Wright, an infantryman with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment provides security during an infiltration training during exercise Forest Light Eastern Army in mainland Japan,... More
U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, demonstrate on and off drills for Niigata Prefecture dignitaries during exercise Forest Light Eastern Army in mainland Japan, Dec. 12, 2020. Forest Light is ... More
A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment,
A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, posts security during exercise Forest Light 19.1, in Hijyudai Maneuver Area, Japan, on Dec. 15, 2018. This is t... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christian Petsch with
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christian Petsch with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, fills out a M777 Howitzer range card in Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 9, 2019. The program provides 12th Mari... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary Miller, an intelligence
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary Miller, an intelligence specialist with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment shows a RQ-12 Wasp Small Unmanned Aerial System for an aerial ISR exchange during exercise Forest L... More
U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment
U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment run to the next target point during a combat marksmanship course during exercise Forest Light Eastern Army in mainland Japan, on Dec. 8, 2020. Forest Light is... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, wait for a fire mission during the Artillery Relocation Training Program in Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 16, 2019. The program provides 12th ... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Richard Robinson, the commanding
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Richard Robinson, the commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, speaks to Marines and members of the local community during an artillery demonstration ... More
A U.S. Marine with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine
A U.S. Marine with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, poses for a photo with an Okinawan citizen during a static display of a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle during the Japan Ground Self-Defen... More
Lt. Col. David Ortiz, the battalion commander with
Lt. Col. David Ortiz, the battalion commander with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, executes the closing ceremony during exercise Forest Light 19.1, in Hijyudai Ma... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, and Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force take off in MV-22 Osprey during exercise Forest Light 19.1... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, attached to 3d Marine Division, and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel establish health protection measures in preparation for exercise Forest Li... More
U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment
U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment patrol to a rally point during exercise Forest Light Eastern Army in mainland Japan on Dec. 16, 2020. Forest Light is an annual bilateral training exercise th... More
U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, do a live demonstration of the M777 Howitzer and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System with Soldiers from 5th Brigade, Japan Groun... More
U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment
U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment conduct an air assault with troops from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during exercise Forest Light Eastern Army in... More
A pilot with the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade,
A pilot with the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force prepares to take off for an air assault with U.S. Marines from 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment during exercise Forest Lig... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force post
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force post security during exercise Forest Light 19.1, in LZ Shougansen, Japan, on Dec. 12, 2018. This is the first time in 13 years that the reserve unit 2/23 is act... More
U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, and troops from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force discuss their defensive strategy during exercise Forest Light Easte... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, and Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force execute the closing ceremony during exercise Forest Light ... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, prepare to fire the M777 Howitzer during the Artillery Relocation Training Program 19.3 in Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 18, 2019. The progra... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, and Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force prepare to land with CH-47 Chinook during exercise Forest ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gage E. Call, an infantryman
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gage E. Call, an infantryman with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment and conduct an air assault with troops from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force d... More
U.S. Marines from 3d Battalion, 8th Marines, conduct
U.S. Marines from 3d Battalion, 8th Marines, conduct a live fire range with troops from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, during exercise Forest Light 21 in the Niigata ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Rian Lusk, scout sniper, 1st
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Rian Lusk, scout sniper, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, teaches the Japanese Self-Defense Force with 3rd Battalion, 1st Airborne Brigade, about the capabilities of their spotting sco... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, run to the fire and maneuver course during exercise Forest Light 19.1, in Hijyudai Maneuver Area, Japan, on Dec.... More