160705-M-PQ336-128 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July
160705-M-PQ336-128 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 5, 2016) — U.S. Marines prepare to board Amphibious Assault Vehicles, July 5, 2016, at Pyramid Rock, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, during Rim of the Pacific 2016. ... More
Cpl. Abraham Ostosmendoza, from Staten Island, New
Cpl. Abraham Ostosmendoza, from Staten Island, New York, gives water to a Royal Thai Marine after his run, Feb. 11, during exercise Cobra Gold 2015 at Ban Chan Krem, Thailand. U.S. Marines utilized the Light We... More
U.S. Marines and Nepalese soldiers unload tarps off
U.S. Marines and Nepalese soldiers unload tarps off of a UH-1Y Huey helicopter at Bigu, Nepal, during Operation Sahayogi Haat, May 19. The Nepalese government requested assistance from U.S. Agency for Internati... More
160714-M-PQ336-002 POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii
160714-M-PQ336-002 POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii (July 14, 2016) — U.S. Marine Sgt. Jobie Mayo poses for a picture at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 14, 2016. Mayo’s current duty station is Okinawa, bu... More
Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, right, talks to Maj. Gen.
Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler, right, talks to Maj. Gen. J S Sandhu, left, and Col. Man Raj Singh Mann about the capabilities the MV-22B Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft brings to the relief efforts May 5 at Tribhuvan int... More
New Zealand Army Gunner Sean Mitchell supervises U.S.
New Zealand Army Gunner Sean Mitchell supervises U.S. Marines as they practice the firing procedures of the IW Steyr during exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black, at Camp Linton, New Zealand, Aug. 11, 20... More
A Royal Thai Marine kisses a cobra’s head Feb. 8 at
A Royal Thai Marine kisses a cobra’s head Feb. 8 at Ban Chan Krem, Thailand, during exercise Cobra Gold 2015. The Thai Marines demonstrated several survival techniques including how to capture a cobra and drink... More
New Zealand Army Soldier Lance Cpl. Arana Hunter watches
New Zealand Army Soldier Lance Cpl. Arana Hunter watches an illumination coordination round light the impact area at Waiouru Military Training Area, New Zealand, during exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Bl... More
New Zealand Army Soldier Lance Cpl. Arana Hunter, left,
New Zealand Army Soldier Lance Cpl. Arana Hunter, left, U.S. Marine Maj. Ryan Von Rembow, center, and Canadian Army Soldier Cpl. Troy Colbourne look at an illumination coordination round light the impact area a... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members take over their
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members take over their objective Mar. 11, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The JGSDF members observed U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine... More
New Zealand Army Gunner Nathan Cookson, left, races
New Zealand Army Gunner Nathan Cookson, left, races U.S. Marine Capt. Ryan Von Rembow to see who can assemble the IW Steyr faster, Aug. 11, 2015, at Camp Linton, New Zealand. The New Zealand Army Soldiers intro... More
Lt. Suban Songsawad, a Royal Thai Marine, cheers on
Lt. Suban Songsawad, a Royal Thai Marine, cheers on Marines playing volleyball Feb. 18 during exercise Cobra Gold 2015 at Ban Chan Krem, Thailand. After two weeks of training, the Royal Thai and U.S. Marines sp... More
Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler shakes hands with Alfonso
Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler shakes hands with Alfonso Lenhardt May 5 at Tribhuvan international airport before they depart to village Bhirkuna Deurali, Nepal. Wissler, Lenhardt and other members of the United Stat... More
U.S. Marines Staff Sgt. Niel J. Peltier, left, and
U.S. Marines Staff Sgt. Niel J. Peltier, left, and Cpl. Kalib Failing load boxes of tarps onto the UH-1Y Huey helicopter at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal, May 19. U.S. service members as... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members set up security
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members set up security immediately after landing on the beach Mar. 11, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The members arrived on rubber raid crafts after being called in by the first ... More
Lance Cpl. Jamie Neal, from Houma, Louisiana, purifies
Lance Cpl. Jamie Neal, from Houma, Louisiana, purifies pond water Feb. 11 during exercise Cobra Gold 2015 at Ban Chan Krem, Thailand. The U.S. Marines utilized the Light Weight Water Purification System to supp... More
CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan – Marines and sailors with
CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan – Marines and sailors with III Marine Expeditionary Force raise funds for the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society by participating in competitive group sports April 29, 2016 on Camp Han... More
A Marine Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician prepares
A Marine Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician prepares to stage .50 Caliber rounds to perform burning operations during Korea EOD Exercise May 14, 2016, at Camp Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea. The M... More
Royal Thai Marines watch U.S. Marines passing around
Royal Thai Marines watch U.S. Marines passing around fruit Feb. 8 at Ban Chan Krem, Thailand, during exercise Cobra Gold 2015. The excitement of the U.S. Marines brought joy to the Thai Marines who taught a les... More
New Zealand Army Gunner Nathan Cookson, right, supervises
New Zealand Army Gunner Nathan Cookson, right, supervises Lance Cpl. David Cook, who assembles an IW Steyr during exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black, at Camp Linton, New Zealand, Aug. 11, 2015. The Ne... More
Cpl. Erik Hurtado, from Boise, Idaho, crosses the finish
Cpl. Erik Hurtado, from Boise, Idaho, crosses the finish line Feb. 18 during exercise Cobra Gold 2015 at Ban Chan Krem, Thailand. After two weeks of training together the Marines concluded Cobra Gold by playing... More
Lance Cpl. Isaac Miller, from Roanoke, Virginia, plots
Lance Cpl. Isaac Miller, from Roanoke, Virginia, plots coordinates to simulate a call for fire at Camp Linton, New Zealand, during exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black, Aug. 13, 2015. The U.S. Marines a... More
Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Lopez, from Calipatria, California,
Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Lopez, from Calipatria, California, works at the U.S. Embassy Annex in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 12. Lopez is contributing in an international joint-service humanitarian aid mission after a 7.8... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Kenneth Hoffman, left, shows Peter
U.S. Air Force Col. Kenneth Hoffman, left, shows Peter W. Bodde the U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III Aircraft as it arrives to Tribhuvan international airport May 5 to continue providing support for Nepal af... More
New Zealand Army Soldiers welcome the U.S. Marines
New Zealand Army Soldiers welcome the U.S. Marines with the Powhiri traditional Maori welcome during the opening ceremony for exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black, Aug. 11, 2015, at Camp Linton, New Zea... More
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Felipe Salinas, bottom,
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Felipe Salinas, bottom, attempts to lock Lance Cpl. Isaac Miller into an arm bar as they grapple at Camp Linton, New Zealand, during exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black, Au... More
Sgt. Anthony Bradley talks with one of his Marines
Sgt. Anthony Bradley talks with one of his Marines after a training day, May 12, 2016, at Camp Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea. Bradley is a platoon sergeant of engineer equipment operator Marines and ... More
Marine mechanics fix a Humvee, May 28, 2016, at Camp
Marine mechanics fix a Humvee, May 28, 2016, at Camp Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea. During Korea Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise, mechanics were in charge of the repair of vehicles to successful... More
Cpl. Abraham Ostosmendoza, from Staten Island, New
Cpl. Abraham Ostosmendoza, from Staten Island, New York checks the gauges on the Light Weight Water Purification System to ensure its running smoothly Feb. 11 during exercise Cobra Gold 2015 at Ban Chan Krem, T... More
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member takes
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member takes accountability to make sure everyone is present Mar. 11, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The JGSDF members observed U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3r... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members prepare to
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members prepare to patrol towards their mission objective Mar. 11, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. Upon landing on the beach, the JGSDF members changed out of their wet clothes in o... More
CAMP RODRIGUEZ LIVE FIRE COMPLEX, South Korea — Lance
CAMP RODRIGUEZ LIVE FIRE COMPLEX, South Korea — Lance Cpl. Tevin Ross operates the Tractor Rubber tired Articulated Steering Multipurpose vehicle paving the way for the future ammunition supply point during Kor... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Brian Schmidt helps a casualty on
U.S. Marine Cpl. Brian Schmidt helps a casualty on a UH-1Y Huey helicopter while transporting her to safety during Operation Sahayogi Haat, May 19. The Nepalese government requested assistance from U.S. Agency ... More
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member provides security
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member provides security Mar. 11, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The JGSDF observed U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary ... More
CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan – Lance Cpl. Joe Paz, a
CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan – Lance Cpl. Joe Paz, a military policeman with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, participates in a ga... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Juan J. Alcaraz, from Yucca Valley,
U.S. Marine Sgt. Juan J. Alcaraz, from Yucca Valley, California, kneels in front of a HMLA-469 Vengeance sign at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 9. Alcaraz is a crew chief with Mari... More
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service member provides
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service member provides security for his team Mar. 11, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The JGSDF observed U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III ... More
Lance Cpl. Zachary Hagestad, from Minneapolis, Minnesota,
Lance Cpl. Zachary Hagestad, from Minneapolis, Minnesota, prepares coordinates to simulate a call for fire at Camp Linton, New Zealand, during exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black, Aug. 13, 2015. Hagest... More
Cpl. Abraham Ostosmendoza, from Staten Island, New
Cpl. Abraham Ostosmendoza, from Staten Island, New York, and Lance Cpl. Jamie Neal, from Houma, Louisiana, purify pond water Feb. 11 during exercise Cobra Gold 2015 at Ban Chan Krem, Thailand. The U.S. Marines ... More
Staff Sgt. Matthew Faust, left, and Navy Petty Officer
Staff Sgt. Matthew Faust, left, and Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Felipe Salinas buddy drag a simulated casualty at Camp Linton, New Zealand, during exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black, Aug. 18, 2015. N... More
U.S. Marines patiently wait for their turn to get a
U.S. Marines patiently wait for their turn to get a taste of fruit Feb. 8 at Ban Chan Khrem, Thailand, during exercise Cobra Gold 2015. The Royal Thai Marines gave the U.S. Marines a taste of Thailand by sharin... More
160705-M-PQ336-025 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 5,
160705-M-PQ336-025 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 5, 2016) —U.S. Marines prepare to board Amphibious Assault Vehicles, July 5, 2016, at Pyramid Rock, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Tw... More
U.S. Marines practice patrolling at Camp Linton, New
U.S. Marines practice patrolling at Camp Linton, New Zealand, during exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black, Aug. 18, 2015. New Zealand Army Soldiers shared their patrolling techniques as U.S Marines lear... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. James E. Sanchez, sits on top
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. James E. Sanchez, sits on top of a UH-1Y Huey at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 9. Sanchez is an avionics electronics technician with Marine Light Attack Hel... More
CAMP RODRIGUEZ LIVE FIRE COMPLEX, South Korea — A Marine
CAMP RODRIGUEZ LIVE FIRE COMPLEX, South Korea — A Marine slowly ground guides a Tractor Rubber tired Articulated Multipurpose vehicle during Korea Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise May 8, 2016 at Camp Rodrig... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Robert Brown, with the Joint
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Robert Brown, with the Joint Task Force 505, is interviewed by Cpl. Isaac Ibarra, a combat correspondent with JTF 505, at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal, May 18, during... More
CAMP RODRIGUEZ LIVE FIRE COMPLEX, South Korea — Cpl.
CAMP RODRIGUEZ LIVE FIRE COMPLEX, South Korea — Cpl. Anthony Felicetti ground guides a Tractor Rubber tired Articulated Steering Multipurpose vehicle during Korea Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise May 8, 201... More
The U.S. Air Force's 36th Contingency Response Group
The U.S. Air Force's 36th Contingency Response Group arrived in a C-17 Globemaster III Aircraft May 5 at Tribhuvan international airport to support the ongoing multinational relief efforts following the April 2... More
CAMP RODRIGUEZ LIVE FIRE COMPLEX, South Korea — Lance
CAMP RODRIGUEZ LIVE FIRE COMPLEX, South Korea — Lance Cpl. Sergio Cuevas III points Lance Cpl. Louis Cundiff Jr. where he should clear the way during Korea Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise May 8, 2016. Mari... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Terry Heichelbech, right, presents
U.S. Marine Maj. Terry Heichelbech, right, presents New Zealand Army Soldier Maj. Sandra Patterson with a hammer at Waioru Military Training Facility, New Zealand, during exercise Joint Assault Signals Black Au... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members land on the
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members land on the beach Mar. 11, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The JGSDF members observed U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expedit... More
Operation Sahayogi Haat 'Helping Hand' continues
Nepalese villagers watch as U.S. Marines and Nepalese soldiers unload supplies at Orang, Nepal, May 19 during Operation Sahayogi Haat, “Helping Hand.” The Nepalese government requested assistance from U.S. Agen... More
Aircraft maintenance Marines perform daily maintenance
Aircraft maintenance Marines perform daily maintenance on a UH-1Y Huey, April 8, 2016, at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The maintainers work in shifts so that each squadron maintains a 24-ho... More
U.S. Marine and U.S. soldier Explosive Ordnance Disposal
U.S. Marine and U.S. soldier Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians consolidate unexploded ordnance, May 20, 2016, at a Montana Range, South Korea. During Korea EOD Exercise the service members conducted opera... More
160707-M-PQ336-001 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 7,
160707-M-PQ336-001 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 7, 2016) —A member of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force applies camouflage paint, July 7, 2016, at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. III Marine Expeditionary Force... More
160712-M-PQ336-001 PEARL HARBOR, USS AMERICA (July
160712-M-PQ336-001 PEARL HARBOR, USS AMERICA (July 12, 2016) —U.S. Marines and sailors march to their designated saluting position minutes before USS America leaves port July 12, 2016. III Marine Expeditionary ... More
160718-M-PQ336-001 POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii
160718-M-PQ336-001 POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii (July 19, 2016) – Royal New Zealand Navy Commodore Jim Gilmour visits Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force while touring Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Brint Ingersoll, from Grass Valley,
U.S. Air Force Capt. Brint Ingersoll, from Grass Valley, California, stands at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 11. Ingersoll is contributing to an international joint-service humani... More
Lt. Gen. John W. Wissler talks at a press conference
Lt. Gen. John W. Wissler talks at a press conference about the found UH-1Y Huey that went missing after conducting casualty evacuations when Nepal was struck with a 7.3 magnitude earthquake, May 15 at Kathmandu... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Benjamin Bacon, from Lubbock, Texas,
U.S. Marine Cpl. Benjamin Bacon, from Lubbock, Texas, balances across logs while navigating the obstacle course at Camp Linton, New Zealand, during exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black, Aug. 17, 2015. N... More
CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan – Marines and sailors with
CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan – Marines and sailors with III Marine Expeditionary Force cheer on their teammates during a game of flag football April 29, 2016 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The game was part of ... More
U.S. Marines hike to their designated observation post
U.S. Marines hike to their designated observation post at Waiouru Military Training Area, New Zealand, during exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black, Aug. 27, 2015. New Zealand Army Soldiers and U.S. Mari... More
Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler and members of the United
Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler and members of the United States Agency of International Development prepare to depart to village Bhirkuna Deurali, Nepal, May 5 at Tribhuvan international airport. Wissler and USAID me... More
A U.S. soldier sets up a shot with two unexploded 155mm
A U.S. soldier sets up a shot with two unexploded 155mm projectiles and three M853/A1 81MM illumination mortars, May 21, 2016 at Montana Range, South Korea. U.S. Marine and U.S. Soldier Explosive Ordnance Explo... More
160706-M-PQ336-005 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 7,
160706-M-PQ336-005 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 7, 2016) — Members of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force and U.S. Marines wait to jump off a helicopter during helocast training, July 7, 2016, at Marine Co... More
160707-M-PQ336-004 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 7,
160707-M-PQ336-004 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 7, 2016) — Japanese Ground Self Defense Force members prepare to jump during helocast training, July 7, 2016, at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. III Marine Expedition... More
New Zealand Army Bombardier Gregy Emphasis, right,
New Zealand Army Bombardier Gregy Emphasis, right, goes through the firing procedures of the IW Steyr with U.S. Marine Capt. Alan Murphy during exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black, Aug. 11, 2015 at Cam... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members provide security
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members provide security Mar. 11, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. Staying camouflaged was a key part of the mission, ensuring the JGSDF don’t get detected by the simulated enemy for... More