Col. Jason Perry, the commanding officer of 4th Marine
Col. Jason Perry, the commanding officer of 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, takes a photo after the opening ceremony with a member of the Hokkaido Defense Bureau Ministry of Defense member Masashi Suw... More
Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force student-officers
Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force student-officers listen to a brief detailing the capabilities of the M777A2 155 mm howitzer during a static display at Camp Hansen Oct. 24. The event was part of the Japan Exc... More
Cpl. Lionel Armstrong demonstrates how to apply a nautical
Cpl. Lionel Armstrong demonstrates how to apply a nautical compass to a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft to service members with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan, March 3, 2016. The JG... More
Marines with 3rd Marine Division and members of the
Marines with 3rd Marine Division and members of the 7th infantry regiment, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, sign a training plan agreement for Forest Light 19.02 at a Final Planning Conference held in Osaka,... More
U.S. Marine Forces Reserve Marines with Weapons Company,
U.S. Marine Forces Reserve Marines with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, prepare to conduct a night live-fire shoot by putting on all necessary protective equipment in Jyumonji Training Are... More
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Steve Yeon, Hospital Corpsman
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Steve Yeon, Hospital Corpsman Robert Becker, Hospital Corpsman Timothy Basham, Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Gianfranco Vetesse and Hospital Corpsman Joseph Deleon from 4th Marine Reg... More
U.S. Marines from 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division,
U.S. Marines from 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, are given a few hours of relaxation to unwind, rest, and watch The Big Game during exercise Northern Viper on Hokkudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japa... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua Zeiger, a field artillery
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua Zeiger, a field artillery Marine with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, shows local media an M240 machine gun during Artillery Relocation Training Program 1... More
U.S. Marines from 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division,
U.S. Marines from 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, return from a secondary observation post to camp during exercise Northern Viper 2020 at Hokudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 27, 2020. North... 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
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
Lance Cpl. Jesse R. Siqueiros speaks with Sgt. 1st
Lance Cpl. Jesse R. Siqueiros speaks with Sgt. 1st Class Koji Sato during Exercise Forest Light 12-01 at the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Oita, Japan, Aug. 24. They discussed the fundamentals of shooting to ensure th... More
An infantryman from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th
An infantryman from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conceals himself while on a patrol during exercise Forest Light Eastern Army in mainland Japan, on Dec. 14, 2020. Fo... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, under the Unit Deployment Program, conduct Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) tech... More
U.S. Marines with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division,
U.S. Marines with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, guide in a 7-ton truck to refill during exercise Northern Viper on Hokkudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 22, 2020. Northern Viper is a regul... More
A U.S. Marine from Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd
A U.S. Marine from Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, fires for a live fire ski range during exercise Northern Viper 2020 at Hokudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 30... More
U.S. Marines from Mike Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th
U.S. Marines from Mike Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, prepare to reload an M777 Howitzer during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 5, 2020. Northern Viper ... More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battery, 12th Marine
U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battery, 12th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division, fire an M240B during a crew-served weapons range as a part of the Artillery Relocation Training Program 20.3 at Combined Arms Tr... 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
U.S. Navy Sailors gain proficiency by testing for blood
U.S. Navy Sailors gain proficiency by testing for blood types during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 18, 2020. Personnel currently assigned to the Logistics Combat Ele... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Sleger with 1st Battalion,
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jeffrey Sleger with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, under the Unit Deployment Program, holds security during a patrol ... 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
U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd
U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, run towards the sound of fire during a live-fire and maneuver exercise, in Shogen Training Area... 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 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, enter a room during Military Operations in Urban Terrain training during exercise Forest Light 19.2, in Aibano T... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Col. Masateru
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Col. Masateru Kabemura, the deputy commander of 15th Brigade (BDE), JGSDF, smiles and sits in an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) during a capabilities... More
U.S. Navy Sailors with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine
U.S. Navy Sailors with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, conduct preoperative assessment on a simulated patient during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan.... More
Col. Jason Perry (Left), the commanding officer of
Col. Jason Perry (Left), the commanding officer of 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and Lt. Col. Daniel Thomas (Right), the executive officer of 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, pose for a pho... 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
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers use cover
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers use cover to throw snowballs during a snowball fight championship for Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 31, 2016. The snowball game co... More
U.S. Marines Cpl. Roxana Laffee, Cpl. Naryiver
U.S. Marines Cpl. Roxana Laffee, Cpl. Naryiver Polanco-Brito, and Cpl. Diana Gonzalez, all with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to conduct bilateral training during exercise ... More
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, lands to offload U.S. Marines and members of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force as part of a heliborne insert during exercise N... 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. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Elaina McMillian
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Elaina McMillian conducts post-operative care during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 23, 2020. Personnel currently assigned to the Lo... More
U.S. Marines from Marine Air Control Squadron 4 (MACS-4),
U.S. Marines from Marine Air Control Squadron 4 (MACS-4), Marine Air Control Group 18 (MACG-18), 1st Marine Air Wing, maintain a Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) during exercise Northern Viper on Yausu... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Edgar P. Marty, right, helps
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Edgar P. Marty, right, helps Muraoka Satoshi, a Japan Self-Defense Force Officer Candidate, operate a U.S. Marine Corps forklift, during a U.S. Marine vehicle and equipment display Feb. 2... More
U.S. service members, Japanese service members, and
U.S. service members, Japanese service members, and local citizens watch a military demonstration during the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th Brigade's 9th anniversary and the Camp Naha 47th anniversary cel... More
U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 25th Marines, observe
U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 25th Marines, observe helicopters from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct dive fire training during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Ja... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, under the Unit Deployment Program, and Soldiers with 8th Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Se... More
Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Ingwerson, an operations chief
Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Ingwerson, an operations chief with Headquarters Company, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conducts a safety brief before a live fire range during exercise Northern Viper 2020 at H... 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
Many areas surrounding the Minato Elementary School
Many areas surrounding the Minato Elementary School still show signs of the devastation caused by the earthquake and tsunami that struck the area March 11. U.S. service members and members of the Japan Self-Def... 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. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, conduct a simulated assault on U.S. Marines from 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion during a force on force training event during exercise Northern Viper on Yau... More
Col. Jason Perry (Left), the commanding officer of
Col. Jason Perry (Left), the commanding officer of 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and Maj. Gen. Kose, the commanding officer of 5th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, chant with the forces dur... 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
Light Armored Vehicles from 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance
Light Armored Vehicles from 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, conduct a live fire range during exercise Northern Viper 2020 at Hokudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 30, 2... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. John Cavender, left, assigned
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. John Cavender, left, assigned to the 3rd Marine Regiment, and Lance Cpl. Matthew Daily, an A-gunner with the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, shoot an M252 81mm medium weight mortar syst... 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 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conduct a rehearsal of concept with members from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Northern Viper on Hokudaien Training Area, ... 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
Marines from Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine
Marines from Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, use heavy equipment to help repair damaged areas surrounding the Sendai Airport here March 25. U.S. service... More
A Japanese man walks past debris caused by the tsunami
A Japanese man walks past debris caused by the tsunami that struck the area in early March. U.S. service members were in the area to help clear debris at the Minato Elementary School as part of Operation Tomodachi.
Marines with Company I, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment,
Marines with Company I, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, hike in a column formation through the winter landscape during overnight snow survival shelter training Feb. 27 at Sekiyama Training Area, Niigata pre... More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, 4th Marine
U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, listen and take notes on a class about the M2 .50 caliber machine gun during exercise Northern Viper on Hokudaien Training Area,... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers observe U.S.
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers observe U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Andreas W. Aasen receive a blood choke from a U.S. Marine during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and members of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, celebrate a successful live-fire demonstration for local nationals during Artil... 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, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, under the Unit Deployment Program, and Soldiers with 8th Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Se... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Cristopher Demonte, a fire direction
U.S. Marine Sgt. Cristopher Demonte, a fire direction control Marine with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, skis down a hill during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, H... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance
U.S. Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, conduct a live-fire range at Hokudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 31, 2020. Northern Viper is a regularly scheduled t... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Roger W. Lineberger Jr., from Charlotte,
U.S. Marine Cpl. Roger W. Lineberger Jr., from Charlotte, North Carolina, with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, holds a patch given to him by a Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 at Aibano traini... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers and U.S. Marines
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers and U.S. Marines practice ground fighting during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 27, 2016. The JGSDF soldiers and U.S. Marines spent... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, under the Unit Deployment Program, observe Soldiers with 8th Infantry Regiment, Japan Groun... 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
U.S. Marine Capt. Andrew Bohn breaks away from a tackle
U.S. Marine Capt. Andrew Bohn breaks away from a tackle March 29 during a rugby match on Camp Hansen. In rugby, a player can carry the ball as long as he stays on his feet; the moment the player falls to the gr... More
U.S. Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172,
U.S. Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Air Control Group 36, 1st Marine Air Wing, prepare to refuel an UH-1Y helicopter attached to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 on a Forward A... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, under the Unit Deployment Program, hold a defensive line during a patrol as part of a compr... 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
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mitchel Hoppe ground guides
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mitchel Hoppe ground guides for a 7-ton during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 19, 2020. Personnel currently assigned to the Logistics Com... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, under the Unit Deployment Program, observe Soldiers with 8th Infantry Regiment, Japan Groun... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kelly ground guides
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kelly ground guides for a 7-ton during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 19, 2020. Personnel currently assigned to the Logistics Combat El... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Alberto Toscano with 2nd Battalion,
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Alberto Toscano with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, awards the youngest Soldier present with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, 41st Infa... More
Maj. Michael Thomas accepts the Defense Cooperation
Maj. Michael Thomas accepts the Defense Cooperation Medal on behalf of 1st Lt. Price Smith, 3rd Platoon Commander, Company D, 3rd Assault Battalion, from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Takaoka, the gr... More
A Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) from 4th Marine
A Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) from 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, starts up before heading out during Northern Viper on Hokudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 20, 2020. Northern Viper... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Gary Clemons secures
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Gary Clemons secures a simulated patient onto a M997A2 Humvee ambulance for enroute care during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 23, 2... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors carry a simulated casualty
U.S. Marines and Sailors carry a simulated casualty through a casualty drill during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 25, 2020. Personnel currently assigned to the Logis... More
U.S. Marines with Transportation Services Company,
U.S. Marines with Transportation Services Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 4, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, participate in convoy operations during exercise Northern Viper on Yausu... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Benny Bobadilla (left),
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Benny Bobadilla (left), Lance Cpl. Vance Cannon (middle), and Lance Cpl. Nathan Grande (right), mortarmen with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment attached to 3d Marine Division, perf... More
A member of the Japan Self-Defense Force collects debris
A member of the Japan Self-Defense Force collects debris at the Minato Elementary School here April 2. U.S. service members and members of the JSDF visited the school to help clear reminisce of debris caused by... More
Lt. Col. Richard H. Robinson addresses local media
Lt. Col. Richard H. Robinson addresses local media and civilians before a live-fire demonstration during Artillery Relocation Training Program 18-2, August 3, 2018, on Camp YMA, Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Hokkai... More
Soldiers with 8th Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground
Soldiers with 8th Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, prepare to fire an anti-tank missile Type 87 during Forest Light Middle Army in Aibano Training Area, Shiga, Japan, Dec. 3, 2019. Forest Lig... More
U.S. Marine Corp Staff Sgt. Ryan Thomas, Cpl. Angelo
U.S. Marine Corp Staff Sgt. Ryan Thomas, Cpl. Angelo Keller, and Sgt.Jose Madera, all with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, complete maintenance on the Tractor, Rubber-Tired, Articula... More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, 4th Marine
U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, are instructed on an M2 .50 caliber machine gun during exercise Northern Viper on Hokudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan.... More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, 4th Marine
U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force take a group photo at the end of exercise Northern Viper 2020 at Hokudaien Tr... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mark McDonald (right),
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mark McDonald (right), a supply Marine with Headquarters Battery, 12th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division, fires an M240B during a crew-served weapons range as a part of the Artill... 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 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment
U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment and Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces share hot chocolate during exercise Forest Light Eastern Army in mainland Japan, Dec. 13, 2020. Forest Light is an annual... 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 with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division,
U.S. Marines with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conduct a bilateral planning meeting with Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, during exercise Northern Viper on Hokudaien Training Area... More
Lt. Col. Richard Robinson, commanding officer of 3rd
Lt. Col. Richard Robinson, commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, and Japanese officials sign a memorandum agreement for Artillery Relocation Training Program 18-4, in Ojojihara Maneuver Are... More
U.S. Navy corpsmen from 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine
U.S. Navy corpsmen from 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, pose for a group photo with Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during exercise Northern Viper on Hokkudaien Training Area, Hokkai... 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. Ryan Rios, Lance Cpl.
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan Rios, Lance Cpl. Yelix Panetofeliciano, Lance Cpl. Cass Cisnero, Sgt. Stanley Makinen, and Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Ruelas, all with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, pose for pict... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance
U.S. Marines with 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, conduct a live-fire range at Hokudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 31, 2020. Northern Viper is a regularly scheduled t... More
Lance Cpl. James C. Seaver, an automatic rifleman with
Lance Cpl. James C. Seaver, an automatic rifleman with 3d Battalion, 8th Marines stands in formation as part of an opening ceremony to initiate exercise Forest Light 21 in the Niigata Prefecture, Japan, on Dec.... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jordan Hasberger with VMM-262, Marine
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jordan Hasberger with VMM-262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Mari... More