Republic of Korea Marines study a terrain map alongside
Republic of Korea Marines study a terrain map alongside U.S. Marines Oct. 7 at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-13. KMEP is a series of continuous combined training exercises... More
Lt. Col. Curtis V. Ebitz Jr., right, speaks with Marines
Lt. Col. Curtis V. Ebitz Jr., right, 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 q... More
Lance Cpl. Dylan T. Perrone, left, lists objects the
Lance Cpl. Dylan T. Perrone, left, lists objects the Marines and sailors observed as part of a Kim’s game, also known as a “keep-in-memory” game, during the jungle endurance course June 20 at the Jungle Warfare... More
Marines and sailors lace detonation cord through ready-made
Marines and sailors lace detonation cord through ready-made holes in dynamite July 23 at Susungri Range, Pohang, Republic of Korea, as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-12. During demolitions training, ... More
During the Japan Self-Defense Forces Marching Festival
During the Japan Self-Defense Forces Marching Festival 2010 the Marines of III Marine Expeditionary Force Band played "Windsprints" and "Mr. Incredible." (Official Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Rebekka S. Heite)
Finalists line up after presenting their costumes June
Finalists line up after presenting their costumes June 21 during the Super Duper Cosplay Contest at the Palms on Camp Hansen. The contestants went on stage to show their costumes and compete for first place. Th... More
A reconnaissance Marine adjusts his scope during an
A reconnaissance Marine adjusts his scope during an observation exercise as part of the three-week maritime raid force urban sniper course at Camp Hansen, April 13. For the snipers with the 31st MEU, the most i... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jacob R. Birtola,
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jacob R. Birtola, right, helps elementary school students build a sand castle March 25 during a community relations event at the Haneulggum Ji Yeok Adong Center in Pohang, Repu... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Arvid B. Johnson, a Salt Lake
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Arvid B. Johnson, a Salt Lake City, Utah, native, scans a wall in Memorial Hall July 17 at the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The wall is engraved with names of United... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Tomohito Urakawa
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Tomohito Urakawa yells commands to his troops Dec. 9 during Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest Light is a routine... More
Marines and sailors participate in a Kim’s game, also
Marines and sailors participate in a Kim’s game, also known as a “keep-in-memory” game, during the jungle endurance course June 20 at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves, Marine Corps Base Camp... More
Cpl. Kevin E. Kusler floats through stagnant muddy
Cpl. Kevin E. Kusler floats through stagnant muddy water as he avoids concertina wire during the jungle endurance course June 20 at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves, Marine Corps Base Camp S... More
A reconnaissance Marine takes part in a timed shooting
A reconnaissance Marine takes part in a timed shooting drill while marksmanship instructors watch where his shots hit during a three-week maritime raid force urban sniper course at Camp Schwab April 14. The ins... More
Marines plan, rig, execute fast-rope drills
Marines descend from a Navy H-60 Seahawk helicopter during fast-rope drills at landing zone Hansen on Camp Hansen April 19. During the training, Marines learned how to control their descent by wrapping their ar... More
Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 2 rehearse
Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 2 rehearse speed reloads while moving during the military operations on urban terrain training here, May 8. The squadron also practiced clearing rooms and stair cases du... More
Maj. Andrew A. Merz is presented a letter of appreciation
Maj. Andrew A. Merz is presented a letter of appreciation by Satoshi Yamada Feb. 20 at the Ishikawa Police Station in recognition of the ongoing relationship between Camp Hansen and the surrounding communities.... More
Lance Cpl. Jeffery A. Anderson, a Grand Junction, Colorado,
Lance Cpl. Jeffery A. Anderson, a Grand Junction, Colorado, native, reads the names of fallen United Nations service members July 17 during a visit to the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Mari... More
Cpl. Matthew M. Woody, a helicopter rope suspension
Cpl. Matthew M. Woody, a helicopter rope suspension training instructor with Special Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, shows Masanori Goya, a firefighter wit... More
Cpl. Ryan Carlisle tracks a notional target in the
Cpl. Ryan Carlisle tracks a notional target in the high-explosives impact area at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex Oct. 8 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-13. The overarching goal of KMEP is to enhance and i... More
Republic of Korea Marines face each other during a
Republic of Korea Marines face each other during a football game with their U.S. Marine counterparts July 19 at 1st ROK Marine Division Base, Pohang, South Korea, before starting Korean Marine Exchange Program ... More
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force Central Band forms
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force Central Band forms a heart shape with their color guard filling the center of the heart during the Japan Self-Defense Force’s Marching Festival 2010. This year’s theme was the c... More
Marines and sailors prepare to carry a simulated casualty
Marines and sailors prepare to carry a simulated casualty using a field-expedient stretcher during the jungle endurance course June 20 at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves, Marine Corps Base ... More
Sgt. Maj. Arthur M. Arebalo Jr. listens June 11 during
Sgt. Maj. Arthur M. Arebalo Jr. listens June 11 during an open discussion between the Marines and commanding officer of Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1 at the Camp Foster Mess Hall. The meeting is held mont... More
Family members and friends gather to watch their loved
Family members and friends gather to watch their loved ones become U.S. citizens in a naturalization ceremony Aug. 22 at the Camp Foster Theater, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The ceremony included 35 candidates... More
Marines and sailors maneuver through waist-deep, muddy
Marines and sailors maneuver through waist-deep, muddy water during the jungle endurance course June 20 at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Camp Gonsalves, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Co... More
U.S. Marines listen to Republic of Korea Marine Pfc.
U.S. Marines listen to Republic of Korea Marine Pfc. Kypyo Kwon, right, July 17 as he discusses South Korea’s history and the discovery of North Korea’s Third Tunnel in 1974 at the Demilitarized Zone in the Rep... More
Lance Cpl. Ryan Cousey, center front, sprints forward
Lance Cpl. Ryan Cousey, center front, sprints forward May 23 at the parade deck on Camp Hansen during a flag football game in honor of Sgt. Julian C. Chase and all service members who gave the ultimate sacrific... More
Col. David L. Odom, right, runs with Sgt. Maj. Mario
Col. David L. Odom, right, runs with Sgt. Maj. Mario P. Fields leading 4th Marine Regiment during the motivational run Nov. 14 as the initial event of the Shanghai Commanders’ Cup at Camp Schwab. Marines from C... More
Reconnaissance Marines work together to eliminate multiple
Reconnaissance Marines work together to eliminate multiple moving targets during a three-week maritime raid force urban sniper course at Camp Schwab April 13. During the drill, the snipers with 31st Marine Expe... More
The combined operations center stands on the parade
The combined operations center stands on the parade deck at the 1st Republic of Korea Marine Corps Division Base in Pohang, Republic of Korea March 12. The COC will be used during Marine Expeditionary Force Exe... More
Republic of Korea Marines prepare to take defensive
Republic of Korea Marines prepare to take defensive positions against U.S. Marines during a patrol training event July 22 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-12 at the 1st Republic of Korea Marine Division... More
U.S. Army soldiers set up an OE-254 antenna group during
U.S. Army soldiers set up an OE-254 antenna group during a training exercise June 17 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The antenna group allows the soldiers to communicate with other U.S. military installati... More
Lance Cpl. Devon M. Wheeler posts security during the
Lance Cpl. Devon M. Wheeler posts security 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 Installation... More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines attend a leadership
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines attend a leadership meeting to finalize training plans July 21 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-12 at 1st ROK Marine Division Base, Pohang, South Korea. During the mee... More
A time fuse is ignited July 23 at Susungri Range, Pohang,
A time fuse is ignited July 23 at Susungri Range, Pohang, Republic of Korea, as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-12. Participating U.S. Marines calculated how fast the fuse burns, which is essential fo... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members discuss a plan
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members discuss a plan of attack Dec. 9 during Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest Light is a routine, semi-annual exer... More
Sgt. Brandon T. Gayle, a helicopter rope suspension
Sgt. Brandon T. Gayle, a helicopter rope suspension training instructor with Special Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, shows Manabu Nakasone, a firefighter w... More
Lt. Gen. John Wissler, left, and Sgt. Michael D. Mansholt
Lt. Gen. John Wissler, left, and Sgt. Michael D. Mansholt stand at the position of attention during the 238th Marine Corps ball ceremony Nov. 8 at the Butler Officers’ Club at Camp Lester. Mansholt was asked to... More
A U.S. Navy sailor and an elementary school student
A U.S. Navy sailor and an elementary school student build a sand castle March 25 during a community relations event at the Haneulggum Ji Yeok Adong Center in Pohang, Republic of Korea. U.S. Marines and sailors ... More
A Marine connects with a arching pitch while playing
A Marine connects with a arching pitch while playing softball Nov. 14 during the Shanghai Commanders’ Cup at Camp Schwab. Today was about setting some time aside for the Marines to have fun, according to Col. D... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Gustavo A. Montalvo, left, congratulates
U.S. Marine Cpl. Gustavo A. Montalvo, left, congratulates a Republic of Korea Marine after a sports day July 19 at 1st ROK Marine Division Base, Pohang, South Korea. In the spirit of the upcoming Korean Marine ... More
U.S. Marines lead a foot patrol Dec. 9 during Forest
U.S. Marines lead a foot patrol Dec. 9 during Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest Light is a routine, semi-annual exercise designed to enhance the U.S.... More
Sgt. Sebastian R. Ugalde and Sgt. Brandon T. Gayle,
Sgt. Sebastian R. Ugalde and Sgt. Brandon T. Gayle, helicopter rope suspension training instructors with Special Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, teach memb... More
Sgt. Michael D. Mansholt shares a laugh with his wife,
Sgt. Michael D. Mansholt shares a laugh with his wife, Kristina, right, and Lt. Gen. John Wissler’s wife, Sue, Nov. 8 at the Butler Officers’ Club at Camp Lester. Mansholt was asked to be the guest of honor for... More
Key leaders with the Korean Marine Exchange Program
Key leaders with the Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-12 attend a meeting to finalize training plans July 21 at 1st Republic of Korea Marine Division Base, Pohang, South Korea. During the meeting, staff member... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jason D. Humphries, an Auburn,
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jason D. Humphries, an Auburn, Washington, native, demonstrates how to perform a proper functions check of an M240B medium machine gun before starting a patrol training event July 22 duri... More
Students of Kube Elementary School and Kindergarten
Students of Kube Elementary School and Kindergarten in Henoko district sing traditional Christmas carols in Japanese to thank the volunteers at the 31st annual Christmas children’s day Dec. 8. More than 80 volu... More
Maj. Andrew A. Merz holds a letter of appreciation
Maj. Andrew A. Merz holds a letter of appreciation from the Ishikawa Police Station in recognition of the ongoing relationship between Camp Hansen and the surrounding communities. Merz accepted the tokens of ap... More
U.S. Marines attend a leadership meeting July 21 during
U.S. Marines attend a leadership meeting July 21 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-12 at 1st Republic of Korea Marine Division Base, Pohang, South Korea, prior to a combined arms live-fire exercise with ... More
Sgt. Sebastian R. Ugalde, a helicopter rope suspension
Sgt. Sebastian R. Ugalde, a helicopter rope suspension training instructor with Special Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF checks the tension in the rope that ... More
Defense and offense collide during a friendly football
Defense and offense collide during a friendly football game July 19 at 1st Republic Of Korea Marine Division Base, Pohang, South Korea. U.S. and ROK Marines took a few hours to play a number of sports as combin... More
Cpl. Jared Colbridge, a squad leader with Landing Support
Cpl. Jared Colbridge, a squad leader with Landing Support Platoon, Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, gives a presentation about helicopter external lift capabilities to Japanese stu... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jeffery A. Anderson, a Grand
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jeffery A. Anderson, a Grand Junction, Colorado, native, pauses at the display “Goguryeo’s Struggle with Sui – Great Victory at the Salsu River” July 17 at the War Memorial of Korea in Se... More
Cpl. Zach Martin from Cleveland, Ohio, struggles for
Cpl. Zach Martin from Cleveland, Ohio, struggles for one more repetition at the pull up challenge Nov. 14 during the Shanghai Commanders’ Cup. “Some of the stuff we did today had ties to our normal training but... More
Cpl. James E. King, top, pulls Lance Cpl. Laquan K.
Cpl. James E. King, top, pulls Lance Cpl. Laquan K. Wilkerson out of a water obstacle during the jungle endurance course June 20 at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves, Marine Corps Base Camp S... More
Cpl. Andre Thomas, right, tries food prepared by students
Cpl. Andre Thomas, right, tries food prepared by students and volunteers in the Camp Courtney English language class at the Urumin Welfare Center Dec. 10. Okinawan students and Marine volunteers got together at... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Siobahn Parker plays with
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Siobahn Parker plays with residents of the Camillian Social Center as part of a community relations project in Rayong, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 11.
The combined operations center stands on the parade
The combined operations center stands on the parade deck at the 1st Republic of Korea Marine Corps Division Base in Pohang, Republic of Korea March 12. The COC will be used during Marine Expeditionary Force Exe... More
Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japanese
Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japanese students from Nikkei Business School in Okinawa City practice folding origami during the Okinawan-American Cultural Exchange Day, May 19, 2017, at House ... More
Sgt. Michael D. Mansholt shares a laugh with his wife,
Sgt. Michael D. Mansholt shares a laugh with his wife, Kristina, right, and Lt. Gen. John Wissler’s wife, Sue Wissler Nov. 8 at the Butler Officers’ Club at Camp Lester. Mansholt was asked to be the guest of ho... More
Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine
Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, prepare their gear for Exercise Croix du Sud 2012 at Camp Schwab Oct. 5. Croix du Sud is a multilateral exercise hosted by the French armed forces ... More
Lance Cpl. Austin Nelson, front, races, Sgt. Joshua
Lance Cpl. Austin Nelson, front, races, Sgt. Joshua Houck to reassemble a MK 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher Nov. 14 while participating in the weapons relay during the Shanghai Commanders’ Cup at Camp Schw... More
Lt. Col. Siebrand H. Niewenhous IV, commanding officer
Lt. Col. Siebrand H. Niewenhous IV, commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, addresses Japanese students from Nikkei Business School in Okinawa City during the Okinaw... More
Republic of Korea Staff Sgt. Lee Dong Hwan, left, and
Republic of Korea Staff Sgt. Lee Dong Hwan, left, and U.S. Marine Cpl. David J. McDonald tie dynamite to a main detonation cord July 23 during demolitions training at Susungri Range, Pohang, Republic of Korea, ... More
More than 50 Marines from III Marine Expeditionary
More than 50 Marines from III Marine Expeditionary Force Band, III MEF Headquarters Group, III MEF, perform Nov. 20, in the Japan Self-Defense Forces Marching Festival 2010. The event lasted two days and includ... More
1st Lt. Daniel L. Wallenstein, right, discusses being
1st Lt. Daniel L. Wallenstein, right, discusses being a member of the overwatch team with Cpl. Timothy L. Hardy July 14 while aboard a high-speed vessel at Kin Red, Okinawa. The Marines are preparing for Korean... More
Cpl. Cody J. Latscha, a Pheonix, Arizona, native, guides
Cpl. Cody J. Latscha, a Pheonix, Arizona, native, guides an assault amphibious vehicle down a high-speed vessel’s ramp July 15 at Pohang, Gyeongsang, Republic of Korea. The Marines are in South Korea to take pa... More
From left to right, U.S. Marine Capt. Jacob O. Gray,
From left to right, U.S. Marine Capt. Jacob O. Gray, Republic of Korea Marine Capt. Hyun Ho Kim, ROK Marine Cpl. Shin Myung Ryeol and U.S. Marine Capt. Ted A. Rose discuss movement through jungle terrain before... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members engage in a
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members engage in a simulated firefight Dec. 9 during Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest Light is a routine, semi-annu... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpls. Arvid B. Johnson, right, Daniel
U.S. Marine Lance Cpls. Arvid B. Johnson, right, Daniel D. McKinney, second from right, observe a display replicating military training of the Taehan Empire July 17 during a visit to the War Memorial of Korea i... More
U.S. Marines lead a foot patrol Dec. 9 during Forest
U.S. Marines lead a foot patrol Dec. 9 during Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest Light is a routine, semi-annual exercise designed to enhance the U.S.... More
Cols. Sean M. McBride, left, and Stephen B. Lewallen
Cols. Sean M. McBride, left, and Stephen B. Lewallen Jr. shake hands during the III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group change of command ceremony June 5 at the Camp Hansen parade deck. McBride is a B... More
Cpl. Ryan Carlisle (left) relays information about
Cpl. Ryan Carlisle (left) relays information about a notional target to Petty Officer 3rd Class Devon Kuhlmann Oct. 8 at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-13. KMEP is a regula... More
Col. Sean M. McBride addresses a crowd during the III
Col. Sean M. McBride addresses a crowd during the III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group’s change of command ceremony June 5 at the Camp Hansen parade deck. The ceremony welcomed McBride, a Butte, Mo... More
From left to right, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Benjamin R.
From left to right, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Benjamin R. Ogden, U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Michael D. Hicks, U.S. Marine Col. Scott F. Stebbins and U.S. Army Capt. Owen T. Tolson discuss the U.S. Army Patriot missile launc... More
U.S. Marine Capt. Joseph Mozzi, from Dalton, Massachusetts,
U.S. Marine Capt. Joseph Mozzi, from Dalton, Massachusetts, discusses a battle plan with his Republic of Korea Marine counterpart Oct. 7 at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-1... More
Col. Stephen B. Lewallen Jr., right, passes the III
Col. Stephen B. Lewallen Jr., right, passes the III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group’s guidon to Col. Sean M. McBride June 5 at the Camp Hansen parade deck. The passing of the guidon symbolizes the... More
Cpl. Kevin E. Kusler maintains a low profile while
Cpl. Kevin E. Kusler maintains a low profile while he crawls over a stone wall during the jungle endurance course June 20 at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley ... More
U.S. Marines patrol through thick brush July 22 during
U.S. Marines patrol through thick brush July 22 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-12 at the 1st Republic of Korea Marine Division Base, Pohang, South Korea. KMEP is a regularly scheduled bilateral traini... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Christopher L. Medlin, right,
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Christopher L. Medlin, right, speaks with unit leaders from the Republic of Korea Marine Corps Oct. 7 at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-13. KMEP is car... More
Cols. Stephen B. Lewallen Jr., left, and Sean M. McBride
Cols. Stephen B. Lewallen Jr., left, and Sean M. McBride observe formations of Marines as they march across the parade deck June 5 during a change of command ceremony at Camp Hansen. The ceremony included the e... More
Lance Cpl. Dustin L. Durant grabs onto a rope as he
Lance Cpl. Dustin L. Durant grabs onto a rope as he makes his way across a stream during the jungle endurance course June 20 at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedl... More