Lance Cpl. Joshua Johnson and Lance Cpl. Cory Masat
Lance Cpl. Joshua Johnson and Lance Cpl. Cory Masat establish a defensive position for a simulated enemy counter attack during Blue Chromite 2017 in Okinawa, Japan, November 3, 2016. Blue Chromite is a U.S.–onl... More
161030-N-JH293-059 WATERS OUTSIDE OF OKINAWA, Japan
161030-N-JH293-059 WATERS OUTSIDE OF OKINAWA, Japan (Oct. 30, 2016) Landing craft air cushion (LCAC) 9, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, transits towards the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship... More
Marines with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division
Marines with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division embark amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) onboard the USS Green Bay (LPD 20) during Blue Chromite 2017 in Okinawa, Japan, October 29, 2016. Blue Chromit... More
161029-N-JH293-027 OKINAWA, Japan (Oct. 29, 2016) Marine
161029-N-JH293-027 OKINAWA, Japan (Oct. 29, 2016) Marine Maj. Gen. Richard L. Simcock II, Commanding Officer, 3rd Marine Division, speaks with Petty Officer 2nd Class Pilar Stewart in the Combat Information Cen... More
161031-N-JH293-134 WATERS OUTSIDE OF OKINAWA, Japan
161031-N-JH293-134 WATERS OUTSIDE OF OKINAWA, Japan (Oct. 31, 2016) Marines, assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, embark the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) in... More
161102-N-JH293-060 WATERS NEAR OKINAWA, Japan (Nov.
161102-N-JH293-060 WATERS NEAR OKINAWA, Japan (Nov. 2, 2016) Marines, assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, depart the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) in combat ... More
Sailors with Naval Beach Group 7 demonstrate the
Sailors with Naval Beach Group 7 demonstrate the capabilities of the landing craft air cushion (LCAC) during Blue Chromite 2017 in Okinawa, Japan, October 29, 2016. Blue Chromite is a U.S. –only exercise which ... More
Marines with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division
Marines with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division embark amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) onboard the USS Green Bay (LPD 20) during Blue Chromite 2017 in Okinawa, Japan, October 29, 2016. Blue Chromit... More
Marines enter the amphibious transportation dock ship
Marines enter the amphibious transportation dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) Oct. 30, 2016, during exercise Blue Chromite 2017 in Okinawa, Japan. Blue Chromite is a U.S. –only exercise which strengthens the Nav... More
Marines and Sailors prepare two Humvees for helicopter
Marines and Sailors prepare two Humvees for helicopter suspension transportation, where a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, forward deployed to Marin... More
161030-N-JH293-428 WATERS OUTSIDE OF OKINAWA, Japan
161030-N-JH293-428 WATERS OUTSIDE OF OKINAWA, Japan (Oct. 30, 2016) Amphibious assault vehicles (AAV), assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, prepare to embark the well deck of the amphibious transport... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. David E. Pinto, a team leader, conducts
U.S. Marine Cpl. David E. Pinto, a team leader, conducts a pre-combat inspections with his team aboard the amphibious transportation dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), during Blue Chromite 2017 in Okinawa, Japan... More
Lance Cpl. Joshua Johnson and Lance Cpl. Cory Masat
Lance Cpl. Joshua Johnson and Lance Cpl. Cory Masat establish a defensive position for a simulated enemy counter attack during Blue Chromite 2017 in Okinawa, Japan, November 3, 2016. Blue Chromite is a U.S.–onl... More
U.S. Marines conduct pre-combat inspections on their
U.S. Marines conduct pre-combat inspections on their gear onboard the USS Green Bay (LPD 20), during Blue Chromite 2017 in Okinawa, Japan, November 2, 2016. Blue Chromite is a U.S. –only exercise which strength... More
Marines with Combat Assault Battalion, 3d Marine Division
Marines with Combat Assault Battalion, 3d Marine Division on Camp Schwab prepare amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) aboard the amphibious transportation dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) during Blue Chromite 2017... More
161102-N-JH293-079 WATERS NEAR OKINAWA, Japan (Nov.
161102-N-JH293-079 WATERS NEAR OKINAWA, Japan (Nov. 2, 2016) Lance Cpl. Sean Ryan, assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, uses an infrared thermal imaging device aboard the amphibious transport dock sh... More
161102-N-JH293-010 WATERS NEAR OKINAWA, Japan (Nov.
161102-N-JH293-010 WATERS NEAR OKINAWA, Japan (Nov. 2, 2016) Marines, assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, depart the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) in combat ... More
Cpl. Anthony Wilks fires 7.62mm rounds down range with
Cpl. Anthony Wilks fires 7.62mm rounds down range with a M240 machine gun throughout a simulated assault during Blue Chromite 2017 in Okinawa, Japan, November 3, 2016. Blue Chromite is a U.S.-only exercise whic... More
161031-N-JH293-189 WATERS OUTSIDE OF OKINAWA, Japan
161031-N-JH293-189 WATERS OUTSIDE OF OKINAWA, Japan (Oct. 31, 2016) Marines, assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, prepare to embark the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (... More
U.S. Marines conduct pre-combat inspections on their
U.S. Marines conduct pre-combat inspections on their gear onboard the USS Green Bay (LPD 20), during Blue Chromite 2017 in Okinawa, Japan, November 2, 2016. Blue Chromite is a U.S. –only exercise which strength... More
Cpl. Anthony Wilks and Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Yenney,
Cpl. Anthony Wilks and Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Yenney, fire an M240 medium machine gun during a simulated ground assault as part of Blue Chromite 2017 in Okinawa, Japan, November 3, 2016. Blue Chromite is a U.S. –... More
161104-N-JH293-121 OKINAWA, Japan (Nov. 4, 2016) Landing
161104-N-JH293-121 OKINAWA, Japan (Nov. 4, 2016) Landing craft utility 1634, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, embarks the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) during Blue ... More
Blue Chromite 2017: Meat Eater. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
Staff Sgt. David Rogers poses for a photo during Blue Chromite 2017 at the Central Training Area in Okinawa Japan Nov. 2. Blue Chromite is a U.S.-only exercise which strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps expedition... More
Marines and Sailors conduct helicopter suspension
Marines and Sailors conduct helicopter suspension transportation training using a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, forward deployed to Marine Aircraf... More
Lance Cpl. Joshua Seibold adjusts the M224A1 mortar
Lance Cpl. Joshua Seibold adjusts the M224A1 mortar system through the M64A1 sight unit during Blue Chromite 2017 in Okinawa, Japan, November 3, 2016. Blue Chromite is a U.S.-only exercise which strengthens the... More
Pfc. Remington J. Heishman prepares a combat rubber
Pfc. Remington J. Heishman prepares a combat rubber reconnaissance crafts (CRRC) for a boat raid during Blue Chromite 2017 in Okinawa, Japan, October 29, 2016. Blue Chromite is a U.S. –only exercise which stren... More
Marines and Sailors conduct helicopter suspension
Marines and Sailors conduct helicopter suspension transportation training using a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, forward deployed to Marine Aircraf... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Evan Arce heads to a staging area,
U.S. Marine Sgt. Evan Arce heads to a staging area, in preparation for a raid, aboard the USS Green Bay (LPD 20), during Blue Chromite 2017 in Okinawa, Japan, November 2, 2016. Blue Chromite is a U.S. –only exe... More
161101-N-JH293-091 WATERS NEAR OKINAWA, Japan (Nov.
161101-N-JH293-091 WATERS NEAR OKINAWA, Japan (Nov. 1, 2016) Landing craft utility (LCU) 1634, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, departs the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (L... More
U.S. Marines load onto a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter
U.S. Marines load onto a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, forward deployed to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, from the flight deck of the amphibiou... More
Marines and Sailors prepare to board a U.S. Marine
Marines and Sailors prepare to board a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, forward deployed to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, in pr... More
Cpl. Anthony Wilks fires 7.62mm rounds down range with
Cpl. Anthony Wilks fires 7.62mm rounds down range with a M240 machine gun throughout a simulated assault during Blue Chromite 2017 in Okinawa, Japan, November 3, 2016. Blue Chromite is a U.S.-only exercise whic... More
161031-N-JH293-015 WATERS OUTSIDE OF OKINAWA, Japan
161031-N-JH293-015 WATERS OUTSIDE OF OKINAWA, Japan (Oct. 31, 2016) Marines, assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, prepare to embark the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (... More
161104-N-JH293-048 OKINAWA, Japan (Nov. 4, 2016) Landing
161104-N-JH293-048 OKINAWA, Japan (Nov. 4, 2016) Landing craft utility 1634, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, prepares to embark the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) ... More
Lance Cpl. Joshua Seibold and Lance Cpl. Colton Qualls
Lance Cpl. Joshua Seibold and Lance Cpl. Colton Qualls fire the M224A1 mortar system throughout a simulated assault during Blue Chromite 2017 in Okinawa, Japan, November 3, 2016. Blue Chromite is a U.S.-only ex... More
161029-N-JH293-040 OKINAWA, Japan (Oct. 29, 2016)
161029-N-JH293-040 OKINAWA, Japan (Oct. 29, 2016) Maj. Gen. Richard L. Simcock II, right, commanding officer of the 3rd Marine Division, speaks with Petty Officer 1st Class Nickolas Gibson on the bridge aboard... More
161031-M-NV775-529 OKINAWA, Japan (Oct. 31, 2016) Marines
161031-M-NV775-529 OKINAWA, Japan (Oct. 31, 2016) Marines and Sailors conduct helicopter suspension transportation training using a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from Marine Heavy Helicopte... More
Lance Cpl. Joshua Seibold and Lance Cpl. Colton Qualls
Lance Cpl. Joshua Seibold and Lance Cpl. Colton Qualls fire the M224A1 mortar system throughout a simulated assault during Blue Chromite 2017 in Okinawa, Japan, November 3, 2016. Blue Chromite is a U.S.-only ex... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Ryan A. Rivers, conducts an inspection
U.S. Marine Cpl. Ryan A. Rivers, conducts an inspection on his M240 medium machine gun aboard the USS Green Bay (LPD 20), during Blue Chromite 2017 in Okinawa, Japan, November 2, 2016. Blue Chromite is a U.S. –... More
Lance Cpl. Joshua Seibold adjusts the M224A1 mortar
Lance Cpl. Joshua Seibold adjusts the M224A1 mortar system through the M64A1 sight unit during Blue Chromite 2017 in Okinawa, Japan, November 3, 2016. Blue Chromite is a U.S.-only exercise which strengthens the... More
161030-N-JH293-240 WATERS OUTSIDE OF OKINAWA, Japan
161030-N-JH293-240 WATERS OUTSIDE OF OKINAWA, Japan (Oct. 30, 2016) Landing craft air cushion (LCAC) 9, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, embarks the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Gree... More
161029-N-JH293-055 OKINAWA, Japan (Oct. 29, 2016) Marine
161029-N-JH293-055 OKINAWA, Japan (Oct. 29, 2016) Marine Maj. Gen. Richard L. Simcock II, Commanding Officer, 3rd Marine Division, speaks with Petty Officer 2nd Class Angel Marte in the galley aboard the amphib... More
161104-N-JH293-040 OKINAWA, Japan (Nov. 4, 2016) Landing
161104-N-JH293-040 OKINAWA, Japan (Nov. 4, 2016) Landing craft utility 1634, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, prepares to embark the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) d... More
Marines and Sailors conduct helicopter suspension
Marines and Sailors conduct helicopter suspension transportation training using a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, forward deployed to Marine Aircraf... More
161031-N-JH293-155 WATERS OUTSIDE OF OKINAWA, Japan
161031-N-JH293-155 WATERS OUTSIDE OF OKINAWA, Japan (Oct. 31, 2016) Marines, assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, prepare to embark the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (... More
161030-N-JH293-395 WATERS OUTSIDE OF OKINAWA, Japan
161030-N-JH293-395 WATERS OUTSIDE OF OKINAWA, Japan (Oct. 30, 2016) An amphibious assault vehicle (AAV), assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, embarks the well deck of the amphibious transport dock sh... More
Group photo of Marines assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd
Group photo of Marines assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment which is forward deployed from Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, to 3rd Marine Division Kilo Company, based in Okinawa, Japan aboard the USS Green Bay (L... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Evan Arce heads to a staging area,
U.S. Marine Sgt. Evan Arce heads to a staging area, in preparation for a raid, aboard the USS Green Bay (LPD 20), during Blue Chromite 2017 in Okinawa, Japan, November 2, 2016. Blue Chromite is a U.S. –only exe... More
Marines with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division
Marines with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division embark amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) onboard the USS Green Bay (LPD 20) during Blue Chromite 2017 in the waters of Okinawa, Japan, October 29, 2016... More
161101-N-JH293-118 WATERS NEAR OKINAWA, Japan (Nov.
161101-N-JH293-118 WATERS NEAR OKINAWA, Japan (Nov. 1, 2016) Landing craft utility (LCU) 1634, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, embarks the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LP... More
U.S Navy Sailors aboard the amphibious transportation
U.S Navy Sailors aboard the amphibious transportation dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) salute the flag as it is raised for colors during Blue Chromite 2017 in Okinawa, Japan, October 29, 2016. Blue Chromite is ... More
161103-N-JH293-016 OKINAWA, Japan (Nov. 3, 2016) A
161103-N-JH293-016 OKINAWA, Japan (Nov. 3, 2016) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, assigned to 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD... More
161031-N-JH293-100 WATERS OUTSIDE OF OKINAWA, Japan
161031-N-JH293-100 WATERS OUTSIDE OF OKINAWA, Japan (Oct. 31, 2016) Marines, assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, prepare to embark the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Richard L. Simcock II, Commanding
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Richard L. Simcock II, Commanding Officer, 3rd Marine Division, speaks to the Marines and Sailors aboard the amphibious transportation dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) during Blue Chromite... More
Marines disembark a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter
Marines disembark a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during Blue Chromite 2017 in Okinawa, Japan, November 2, 2016. Blue Chromite is a U.S.–only exercise which strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps expeditionary, a... More