Sgt. Jacob J. Baumann throws a “stone” during the stone
Sgt. Jacob J. Baumann throws a “stone” during the stone put event May 16 as part of the Highland Games at the parade deck on Camp Hansen. The goal of the stone put was to reach the farthest distance in a straig... More
The closing of the Savannah Scottish Games was marked
The closing of the Savannah Scottish Games was marked by the march of the combined piping bands across the main field on May 10, 2014.
Sgt. Jacob J. Baumann pulls a Humvee May 16 during
Sgt. Jacob J. Baumann pulls a Humvee May 16 during the Highland Games at the parade deck on Camp Hansen. The final event of the games tested the limits of the Marines’ strength as they pulled the vehicle, which... More
Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Slattery throws a 22-pound kettle
Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Slattery throws a 22-pound kettle bell during the weight toss event May 16 as part of the Highland Games at the parade deck on Camp Hansen. The Highland Games pitted Marines assigned to 1... More
Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Slattery runs with a 12-foot-long
Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Slattery runs with a 12-foot-long wooden pole during the caber toss event May 16 as part of the Highland Games at the parade deck on Camp Hansen. During the games, each unit currently ass... More
A competitor in the Heavy Athletics Competition throws
A competitor in the Heavy Athletics Competition throws a 22-pound weight during the Hammer Throw Event. The Hammer Throw is one of five events in the Heavy Athletics Competition during the Savannah Scottish Gam... More
Cpl. Jhon R. Lazo leads his team in a tug of war competition
Cpl. Jhon R. Lazo leads his team in a tug of war competition during the Camp Hansen Highland Games 2015 June 5 in Okinawa, Japan. The games are held throughout Scotland and additional countries every year as a ... More
Each of these "lassies" competed in the Highland Dancing
Each of these "lassies" competed in the Highland Dancing Competition during the Savannah Scottish Games, May 10, 2014.
A platter with a sampling of traditional Scottish fare
A platter with a sampling of traditional Scottish fare offered at the Savannah Scottish Games, May 10, 2014.
Cpl. Paul M. Dycus (left) and Cpl. Jarred M. Troupe
Cpl. Paul M. Dycus (left) and Cpl. Jarred M. Troupe pull a Humvee during the Camp Hansen Highland Games 2015 June 5 in Okinawa, Japan. The games are held throughout Scotland and additional countries every year ... More
A working Border collie keeps a close eye on his flock
A working Border collie keeps a close eye on his flock of sheep during a herding demonstration during the Savannah Scottish Games, May 10, 2014.
Albert Murphy, 13 years old, of Nashville, Tenn., competes
Albert Murphy, 13 years old, of Nashville, Tenn., competes as a novice in the Highland Dance Competition. He performed the iconic four-step Fling during the Savannah Scottish Games, May 10, 2014.
Cpl. Josh L. Hanson throws a 22 pound kettle bell as
Cpl. Josh L. Hanson throws a 22 pound kettle bell as far as he can during the Camp Hansen Highland Games 2015 June 5 at in Okinawa, Japan. The games are held throughout Scotland and additional countries every y... More
Sgt. Isaac Ortuno throws a 15 pound sandbag for distance
Sgt. Isaac Ortuno throws a 15 pound sandbag for distance during the Camp Hansen Highland Games 2015 June 5 at in Okinawa, Japan. The games are held throughout Scotland and otherl countries every year as a way o... More
Col. Sean M. McBride presents the overall winner trophy
Col. Sean M. McBride presents the overall winner trophy to Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company during the Camp Hansen Highland Games 2015 June 5 in Okinawa, Japan. The games are held throughout S... More
Cpl. Kevin M. Hayes, a Woodbury Heights, N.J., native,
Cpl. Kevin M. Hayes, a Woodbury Heights, N.J., native, throws a “stone” May 16 during the Highland Games at the parade deck on Camp Hansen. The stone put was a traditional event held during the original Highlan... More
1st Lt. Thomas Matson competes in the hammer throw
1st Lt. Thomas Matson competes in the hammer throw event May 16 during the Highland Games at the parade deck on Camp Hansen. Most of the items used in the competition were manufactured by the engineers with the... More