Marines Overcome Obstacles in New Zealand
U.S. Marine Sgt. Matthew Russell, left, balances across a rope bridge while navigating the obstacle course at Camp Linton, New Zealand, during exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black, Aug. 17, 2015. New Ze... More
Gunnery Sgt. Larry J. Arnold makes a note in his data
Gunnery Sgt. Larry J. Arnold makes a note in his data book during the Far East Division Matches. Arnold, the detachment chief for civil affairs, III Marine Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, is... More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines clear a building
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines clear a building during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-17 Feb. 9 at the Cham Sae Mi Close-Quarters Battle Training Facility in Pohang, Republic of Korea. KMEP 15-17 is a re... More
Australian Defense Force Pvt. Steven J. Jones, right,
Australian Defense Force Pvt. Steven J. Jones, right, saws a piece of timber while U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kyle W. Bagley holds it steady during exercise Harii Hamutuk 2015, at the Port Hera Naval Base, in Hera,... More
A Marine examines 12-gauge shotgun shells during a
A Marine examines 12-gauge shotgun shells during a field ammunition supply point exercise Sept. 18 at Landing Zone Dodo in the Central Training Area. The Marine is with Ammunition Co.
Cpls. Marc A. Rivera, left, and David B. Gale get sprayed
Cpls. Marc A. Rivera, left, and David B. Gale get sprayed with OC during the Non-Lethal Weapons Instructor Course on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 27, 2015. Before the students earn instructor certification... More
Service members and dependents raise their right hand
Service members and dependents raise their right hand during the Oath of Allegiance to become a U.S. citizen during the Naturalization Ceremony Aug. 22 at the Camp Foster Theater, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. I... More
Lance Cpl. Donald Hesse carries his dog Dasty at the
Lance Cpl. Donald Hesse carries his dog Dasty at the end of a conditioning hike through the woods on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 24, 2015. Carrying the dogs strengthens the handler’s ability to take ... More
Marines participating in the scout swimmers course
Marines participating in the scout swimmers course carry a rubber raiding craft Nov. 4 at White Beach Naval Facility. The Marines were taught different amphibious insertion techniques using boats and aircrafts.... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Dakota W. Dodd, right, hikes
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Dakota W. Dodd, right, hikes up a hill while patrolling July 22 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-12 at the 1st Republic of Korea Marine Division Base, Pohang, South Korea. KMEP is... More
Sgt. Geoffrey P. Mann, from Orlando, Florida, holds
Sgt. Geoffrey P. Mann, from Orlando, Florida, holds on to a combat rubber raiding craft after helocasting to get to an objective Nov. 5 at White Beach Naval Facility during the scout swimmers course. The Marine... More
5th ANGLICO honors, remembers fallen brother
Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company observe a moment of silence for Sgt. Julian C. Chase in the chapel at Camp Hansen June 14. Chase was killed in action May 28 in Helmand province, Afghanistan. ... More
Marines hone weapon systems during live-fire
Lance Cpl. Kiri R. Gibson fires a .50-caliber Browning machine gun with assistant gunner Lance Cpl. Steven L. Slone during live-fire training at the Central Training Area on Camp Hansen on Nov. 28. The live-fir... More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines post security June
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines post security June 11 during military operations on urbanized terrain training at the MOUT training center in Pohang, Republic of Korea. The two-day training evolution covered... More
Boxes of explosives are staged for demolitions training
Boxes of explosives are staged for demolitions training July 23 at Susungri Range, Pohang, Republic of Korea, as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-12. ROK and U.S. Marines followed all safety procedures... More
Marines come together for a paintball tournament hosted
Marines come together for a paintball tournament hosted by the Single Marine Program at White Beach, Okinawa, Japan, May 20, 2016. Participants included engineers and motor transport technicians from III Marine... More
Republic of Korea Marine Master Sgt. Seo Jae Kyo performs
Republic of Korea Marine Master Sgt. Seo Jae Kyo performs a radio check while testing the secured communications controller at the 1st ROK Marine Corps Division Base in Pohang, Republic of Korea March 14 during... More
Lance Cpl. Brandon D. Ott, right, interviews Cpl. Tanicia
Lance Cpl. Brandon D. Ott, right, interviews Cpl. Tanicia L. Workman, during the judges’ question portion of the Super Duper Cosplay Contest June 21 at the Palms on Camp Hansen. Workman’s adaption of “Alice in ... More
New Zealand Army Lance Bombardier Arana Hunter shows
New Zealand Army Lance Bombardier Arana Hunter shows U.S. Marines how to disassemble an IW Steyr during exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black, Aug. 11, 2015, at Camp Linton, New Zealand. The New Zealand... More
Members of the Royal Brunei Land Force and U.S. Marines
Members of the Royal Brunei Land Force and U.S. Marines practice military operations on urbanized terrain tactics Nov. 10 at the Penanjong Garrison, Tutong, Brunei. Service members participated in MOUT training... More
U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines congratulate each
U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines congratulate each other after a sports day July 19 at the 1st ROK Marine Division Base, Pohang, South Korea. This marked the first combined interaction between the U.S. and RO... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Trevor A. Wilk, left, from
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Trevor A. Wilk, left, from Jacksonville, South Carolina, receives a gift from Japan Air Self-Defense Force service members Oct. 30 following a viewing of a static display of an MV-22B Osp... More
Satellite communication systems and radio towers sit
Satellite communication systems and radio towers sit outside the combined operations centers at the 1st Republic of Korea Marine Corps Division Base in Pohang March 11. The communication capabilities during Mar... More
Brig. Gen. Niel E. Nelson, left, reviews operational
Brig. Gen. Niel E. Nelson, left, reviews operational documents with Sgt. Damon R. Wheeler Sept. 18 at Landing Zone Dodo in the Central Training Area. Nelson is the commanding general of 3rd MLG, and Wheeler is ... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Byron M. Solano, right, teaches ROK
U.S. Marine Sgt. Byron M. Solano, right, teaches ROK Marines about the U.S. Marines’ chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense capabilities during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-17 Feb. 9 at th... More
Military working dogs enjoys his refurbished kennel
Military working dogs enjoys his refurbished kennel Dec. 7 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The renovated kennels can house up to 41 dogs, feature brand new floors, new individual kennels for each dog and in... More
Marines helocast from a CH-53E Super Stallion Nov.
Marines helocast from a CH-53E Super Stallion Nov. 5 at White Beach Naval Facility during the scout swimmers course. Helocasting requires the Marines to hover 10 feet above the water in an aircraft and jump out... More
Lance Cpl. Joseph P. Marshal, patrolman, Provost Marshal’s
Lance Cpl. Joseph P. Marshal, patrolman, Provost Marshal’s Office, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, treats Lance Cpl. Benjamin J. Gardner, motor transportation operator, 3rd Me... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Devin M. Brown, left,
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Devin M. Brown, left, demonstrates how to properly apply a tourniquet to Mongolian Armed Forces service members during exercise Golden Steppe 3 at the Five Hills Training Area ... More
Sailors of the Quarter Navy Seaman Miguel Hobbs, center
Sailors of the Quarter Navy Seaman Miguel Hobbs, center left, and Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Zachary Kirk, center right, received congratulations from the III Marine Expeditionary Force command team Feb. 12, ... More
Lance Cpl. Anthony M. Inman fires an M249 squad automatic
Lance Cpl. Anthony M. Inman fires an M249 squad automatic weapon while Lance Cpl. William C. Sutton observes the target area during a proficiency sustainment shoot Aug. 13 at Range 10 near Camp Schwab. During t... More
Shosuke Kokuba, right, swings as Cpl. Eric D. Chrivia
Shosuke Kokuba, right, swings as Cpl. Eric D. Chrivia catches during a friendly softball game between the Henoko Young Men’s Association and U.S. Marines Jan. 25 on Camp Schwab. The Young Men’s Association play... More
Australian Defense Force Pvt. Wade A. Hughes bores
Australian Defense Force Pvt. Wade A. Hughes bores a hole into a purlin during exercise Harii Hamutuk 2015, at the Port Hera Naval Base in Hera, Timor Leste, Oct. 12, 2015. HH15 is an Australian-led exercise co... More
Australian Defence Force and Japan Ground Self Defense
Australian Defence Force and Japan Ground Self Defense Force service members construct a concrete foundation form during exercise Harii Hamutuk 2015 at the Port Hera Naval Base in Hera, Timor Leste, Oct. 19, 20... More
Marines with Combat Assault Battalion board a high-speed
Marines with Combat Assault Battalion board a high-speed vessel July 14 at Kin Red, Okinawa, prior to departing for the Republic of Korea. The Marines will participate in Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-12 al... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Trevor A. Wilk, right, from
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Trevor A. Wilk, right, from Jacksonville, North Carolina, answers questions about the MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft from Japan Air Self-Defense Force service members Oct. 30 at Marine ... More
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney speaks
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney speaks to U.S. Marines participating in Khaan Quest 2015 at the Five Hills Training Area in Mongolia June 20. Khaan Quest is a regularly scheduled, multinational ex... More
Cpl. Anthony L. Dale reports the location and details
Cpl. Anthony L. Dale reports the location and details of a simulated improvised explosive device Jan. 29 at the Central Training Area during the culminating event of the III MHG-sponsored corporals course. Upon... More
Lance Cpl. Josue E. GonzalezDuran , right, directs
Lance Cpl. Josue E. GonzalezDuran , right, directs Lance Cpl. Nolan J. Anderson listens where to drive an assault amphibious vehicle as they prepare to board a high-speed vessel July 14 at Kin Red, Okinawa. KM... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Michael G. Dempich, right, talks to
U.S. Marine Cpl. Michael G. Dempich, right, talks to a Republic of Korea Marine March 23 at Susungri Range in Pohang, South Korea. The Marines completed a week of fire support coordination training with Republi... More
A Marine executes a fireman’s carry Nov. 14 on Camp
A Marine executes a fireman’s carry Nov. 14 on Camp Hansen’s Parade Field during a 3rd Intelligence Battalion field meet. The friendly competition between the battalion’s three companies brought Marines togethe... More
U.S. Marine Col. Hector Velez, center, speaks at a
U.S. Marine Col. Hector Velez, center, speaks at a press conference with Mongolian press regarding Khaan Quest 2015 at the Ministry of Defense in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia June 19. Khaan Quest is a regularly schedu... More
Sgt. Jon C. Walters, left, from Matoaca, Virginia,
Sgt. Jon C. Walters, left, from Matoaca, Virginia, briefs the Marines over the procedures of engaging urban terrain from the water Oct. 30 at White Beach Naval Facility during the scout swimmers course. The cou... More
Marines with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion fast-rope
Marines with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion fast-rope out of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft Oct. 27 at Camp Hansen. After familiarizing themselves with fast-roping techniques by executing them with no gear,... More
Army Staff Sgt. Nho T. Nguyen runs through the OC Spray
Army Staff Sgt. Nho T. Nguyen runs through the OC Spray Performance Evaluation Course on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 27, 2015. During this course, the students are sprayed with OC before running through a... More
Members of the Royal Brunei Land Force and U.S. Marines
Members of the Royal Brunei Land Force and U.S. Marines attend a class on military operations on urbanized terrain Nov. 10 during exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2014 at the Penanjong Garriso... More
New Zealand Army Soldiers and U.S. Marines await to
New Zealand Army Soldiers and U.S. Marines await to see illumination coordination rounds light the impact area at Waiouru Military Training Area, New Zealand, during exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black... More
Sgt. Michael T. Ambrose, left, and Staff Sgt. Kennie
Sgt. Michael T. Ambrose, left, and Staff Sgt. Kennie B. Wade, both wearing black shirts, teach students how to throw an effective punch during a martial arts instructor course at Camp Hansen June 3. Ambrose and... More
Military Working Dogs play vital role locating Marines
A CH-53E Super Stallion prepares to land Nov. 5 during a simulated tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise as part of exercise Blue Chromite 15 at LZ Dodo in the Central Training Area. The landing ... More
Members of the Ishikawa Police Station respond to the
Members of the Ishikawa Police Station respond to the call of a simulated suspicious person Sept. 11 outside of Camp Hansen’s main gate. The Ishikawa Police Station trained with Marines assigned to Camp Guard, ... More
Japan Air Self-Defense Force service members stand
Japan Air Self-Defense Force service members stand in formation in front of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft Oct. 30 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Following the flight simulator, the JASDF service mem... More
Royal Brunei Land Force service members and U.S. Marines
Royal Brunei Land Force service members and U.S. Marines assume attack positions during military operations on urban terrain training Nov. 13 at the Penanjong Garrison, Tutong, Brunei. The service members condu... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nick A. Foss, from Lakeville,
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nick A. Foss, from Lakeville, Minnesota, looks down the sights of his M249 squad automatic weapon during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-17 Feb. 10 at the Cham Sae Mi Close-Quarters Bat... More
Republic of Korea Marines thank U.S. Marines for
Republic of Korea Marines thank U.S. Marines for participating in their training event March 20 during the final day of the three-day Mountain Warfare Training Course at the Mountain Warfare Training Center in ... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. Maj. Toshiki Iwasaki,
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. Maj. Toshiki Iwasaki, left, translates for Marine Cpl. Michael G. Dempich, right, during a three-day security cooperation training course Dec. 8-10 on Camp Hansen. This trai... More
Sgt. Bobo, a military working dog, picks up the scent
Sgt. Bobo, a military working dog, picks up the scent of downed aircrew members of a simulated aircraft crash in support of exercise Blue Chromite 16 in the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 28, 2015.... More
Marines helocast from a CH-53E Super Stallion Nov.
Marines helocast from a CH-53E Super Stallion Nov. 5 at White Beach Naval Facility during the scout swimmers course. Helocasting requires the Marines to hover 10 feet above the water in an aircraft and jump out... More
Cpl. Benjamin Bacon supervises as Pfc. Jason Slack
Cpl. Benjamin Bacon supervises as Pfc. Jason Slack performs an arm bar from the guard at Camp Linton, New Zealand, during exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black, Aug. 25, 2015. Marines trained to achieve ... More
New Zealand Army Soldiers and U.S. Marines arrive to
New Zealand Army Soldiers and U.S. Marines arrive to Waiouru Military Training Area, New Zealand, during exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black, Aug. 27, 2015. Kiwi soldiers and U.S. Marines collectively ... More
Sgt. Joseph E. Fahrenbach and military working dog
Sgt. Joseph E. Fahrenbach and military working dog Fuli prepare to search a building June 11 during training at Camp Hansen. The training presented the dogs and handlers with different scenarios to test their a... More
Republic of Korea Marine Staff Sgt. Park Hyunsik, left,
Republic of Korea Marine Staff Sgt. Park Hyunsik, left, trains for military operations in urban terrain alongside U.S. Marine Sgt. Patrick J. Paul during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-4 Feb. 5 at the Pyeong... More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines rappel during Korean
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines rappel during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-17 Feb. 8 at the Minam-ri Mountain Warfare Training Facility, Pohang, Republic of Korea. Training alongside the ROK Marines gav... More
U.S. Marines Cpl. Michael G. Dempich, left, Gunnery
U.S. Marines Cpl. Michael G. Dempich, left, Gunnery Sgt. James W. Clingan, center, and Capt. Joseph R. Mozzi coordinate integrated fire via radio with pilots and troops on the ground March 24 at Susungri Range ... More
Yu Tamaki sprints to first base during the Camp Hansen
Yu Tamaki sprints to first base during the Camp Hansen Friendship Softball Tournament in Okinawa, Japan, October 1, 2016. The annual event is designed to build camaraderie between U.S. Marines and Okinawans wit... More
Sgt. Christopher Rateau-Holbach, top, from Fulton,
Sgt. Christopher Rateau-Holbach, top, from Fulton, Mississippi, swims during a “run-swim-run” physical training session at the scout swimmers course Oct. 22 at the Camp Hansen Aquatics Center. Students of the c... More
Lt. Gen. Larry Nicholson congratulates Navy Seaman
Lt. Gen. Larry Nicholson congratulates Navy Seaman Miguel Hobbs, Feb. 12, 2016, at III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, for winning “Blue Jacket of the Quarter.” Hobbs rec... More
U.S. Marine Capt. Jason Taylor, right, briefs U.S.
U.S. Marine Capt. Jason Taylor, right, briefs U.S. Marine Cpl. Benjamin Bacon during a patrol at Camp Linton, New Zealand, during exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black, Aug. 18, 2015. New Zealand Army So... More
Semmy, a military working dog, receives a toy from
Semmy, a military working dog, receives a toy from his dog handler, Lance Cpl. Ryan Smith, a Kansas City, Kansas, native, after properly clearing a building while searching for hidden narcotics and explosives A... More
Cpl. Logan A. Hancock hangs from a rope while executing
Cpl. Logan A. Hancock hangs from a rope while executing a skid rappel Feb. 11 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan during the helicopter rope suspension training course. HRST is a course that trains Marines on the ne... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Carranza, a San Bernardino,
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Carranza, a San Bernardino, California, native, rappels down the tower during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-17 Feb. 8 at the Minam-ri Mountain Warfare Training Facility, Poh... More
Sgt. Maj. Mario P. Fields congratulates winners of
Sgt. Maj. Mario P. Fields congratulates winners of the Camp Hansen Highland Games in Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 30, 2016. The event mixed Scottish and Celtic culture with competition between supporting units on Camp... More
Cpl. Daniel H. Grant hasty rappels down a clay slope
Cpl. Daniel H. Grant hasty rappels down a clay slope during the jungle endurance course June 20 at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps In... More
7th Comm celebrates friendship with nursing home
Clients and residents of the daycare services observe and listen to the music played by the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band during the 20th anniversary ceremony and festival at Hikariga-Oka nursing home, Ki... More
Community, service members celebrate years of friendship
Lt. Col. Ken Sandler, left, receives a certificate of appreciation on behalf of 7th Communication Battalion from Ayako Ginoza Sept. 14 at the Hikarigaoka Nursing Home. Sandler is the commanding officer for 7th ... More
Sgt. Christopher Rateau-Holbach, from Fulton, Mississippi,
Sgt. Christopher Rateau-Holbach, from Fulton, Mississippi, swims laps with fins during a scout swimmers course Oct. 21 at the Camp Hansen Aquatics Center. The scout swimmers course provides the Marine Corps wit... More
A KC-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft loaded with
A KC-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft loaded with chairs, tables, desks and generators, takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma bound for Naval Air Station Atsugi March 14, in support of Operation Tom... More
Lt. Col. Curtis V. Ebitz Jr., left, speaks with Marines
Lt. Col. Curtis V. Ebitz Jr., left, speaks with Marines assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1 during an open discussion June 11 at the Camp Foster Mess Hall. Ebitz holds monthly meetings to discuss qu... More
Sgt. Tristan L. Bell, a Laurel, Montana, native, posts
Sgt. Tristan L. Bell, a Laurel, Montana, native, posts security during a patrol training event July 22 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-12 at the military operations on urbanized terrain training center... More
Marines provide security near their objective as their
Marines provide security near their objective as their team breaches a doorway Jan. 10 on Camp Courtney in Okinawa, Japan. The Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force took part in ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Matthew T. Joeckel, a Houston,
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Matthew T. Joeckel, a Houston, Texas, native, prepares to rappel down the tower during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-17 Feb. 8 at the Minam-ri Mountain Warfare Training Facility, Poha... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Justin A. Green rappels down
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Justin A. Green rappels down 50-foot tower March 18 during the first day of the three-day Mountain Warfare Training Course at the Mountain Warfare Training Center in Pohang, Republic of ... More
Community runs for festive fitness
Service members, family members and Okinawa residents cross the start line of 7th Communications Battalion’s leprechaun run March 16 at Camp Hansen. The run was held to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, included 5-k... More
U.S. Marine Capt. Joe Mozzi, from Albany, New York,
U.S. Marine Capt. Joe Mozzi, from Albany, New York, reviews exercise orders while preparing the target attack guidance matrix at Waiouru Military Training Area, New Zealand, during exercise Joint Assault Signal... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Scott from Dayton,
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Scott from Dayton, Ohio, sits in a survival shelter made by Royal Brunei Land Force service members Nov. 14 during exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2014 at Pena... More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Fernando J. Delgado, right,
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Fernando J. Delgado, right, instructs Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines on combat hunter skills May 14 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-11 at the Cham Sae Mi Close-Quarters Battl... More
Marines speak with range liaison representatives during
Marines speak with range liaison representatives during the III Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise and Training Convention Nov. 25 at Camp Hansen. The range liaison representatives explained the training oppor... More
Cutter, a military working dog, patrols along the side
Cutter, a military working dog, patrols along the side of a road July 2 in the Central Training Area. The MWD was taking part in improvised explosive device detection training, in which he and his handler patro... More
Sgt. Gerry Pratama, from Anahuac, Texas, climbs up
Sgt. Gerry Pratama, from Anahuac, Texas, climbs up the latter after performing the helocasting practical application Nov. 4 during the scout swimmers course at White Beach Naval Facility. Marines rehearsed the ... More
Sgt. Maj. Mario P. Fields judges the championship tug-of-war
Sgt. Maj. Mario P. Fields judges the championship tug-of-war match between 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, and 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Nov. 14 during the Shanghai Commanders’ Cup. The Marines we... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kenneth D. Roberts, from Akron,
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kenneth D. Roberts, from Akron, Ohio, participates in Khaan Quest 2015 at the Five Hills Training Area in Mongolia June 19. Khaan Quest is an annual peacekeeping operation-focused joint-m... More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines rock climb and rappel
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines rock climb and rappel during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-17 Feb. 8 at the Minam-ri Mountain Warfare Training Facility, Pohang, Republic of Korea. This training increased... More
Marines provide security as others board an MV22B Osprey
Marines provide security as others board an MV22B Osprey Jan. 10 on Camp Courtney in Okinawa, Japan. The Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force took part in a night raid as the fi... More
Sgt. Bobo, a military working dog, and his handler
Sgt. Bobo, a military working dog, and his handler Cpl. Connor F. Scott, search for simulated downed aircrew members during Blue Chromite 16 in the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 28, 2015. Bobo was... More
Marines with 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine
Marines with 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF tighten gear to a pallet that is to be loaded on a KC-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft here March 14, duri... More
Members of the Royal Brunei Land Force practice clearing
Members of the Royal Brunei Land Force practice clearing a room during military operations in urbanized terrain training Nov. 10 at the Penanjong Garrison, Tutong, Brunei. Service members participated in MOUT t... More
Lance Cpl. Samuel V. Enriquez directs military working
Lance Cpl. Samuel V. Enriquez directs military working dog Dasty to search part of a road June 20 at the Central Training Area near Camp Hansen. The training allowed the team to practice search techniques it wo... More
Cpl. Margarita K. Palli, a Yarmouth, Maine, native,
Cpl. Margarita K. Palli, a Yarmouth, Maine, native, right, and Lance Cpl. Viviana R. Martinez, a Yuba City, California, native, hand out goods to local community members Nov. 13, 2013, at Yogi Park, Okinawa, Ja... More
Republic of Korea Marines brief U.S. Marines March
Republic of Korea Marines brief U.S. Marines March 18 during the first day of the three-day Mountain Warfare Training Course at the Mountain Warfare Training Center in Pohang, Republic of Korea. The first day’s... More
The Headquarters and Support Battalion Color Guard
The Headquarters and Support Battalion Color Guard presents the colors during The Star Spangled Banner at a naturalization ceremony Aug. 22 at the Camp Foster Theater, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The biannual ... More
Cpl. Anthony G. Strauss reports a simulated suspicious
Cpl. Anthony G. Strauss reports a simulated suspicious person Sept. 11 outside Camp Hansen’s main gate. Marines assigned to Camp Guard, Camp Hansen Operations, participated in a joint exercise with the Ishikawa... More