U.S. Marines with Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency
U.S. Marines with Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency and Marine Forces Pacific, participate in a repatriation ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony was held to memori... More
Caskets carrying the remains of approximately 36 Marines
Caskets carrying the remains of approximately 36 Marines rest on the tarmac, July 25, 2015, in Tarawa, Kiribati, before a repatriation ceremony. The remains were honored during the ceremony and loaded onto a C-... More
Taneti Maamau, right, president, Republic of Kiribati,
Taneti Maamau, right, president, Republic of Kiribati, interacts with Michael Goldman, charge d' affairs, U.S. Embassy Suva, Fiji, after a remembrance ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov.... More
Members of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA)
Members of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) transfer seventeen sets of remains to a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III during a repatriation ceremony for service members recovered form the battle o... More
150605-N-MK341-084 Army Capt. Desiree Giangregorio
150605-N-MK341-084 Army Capt. Desiree Giangregorio reads to children during a community relations project at Bairiki Library on June 6, during a Pacific Partnership visit to the Independent Republic of Kiribati... More
150605-N-MK341-083 Army Capt. Kunkel reads to a child
150605-N-MK341-083 Army Capt. Kunkel reads to a child during a community relations project at Bairiki Library on June 6, during a Pacific Partnership visit to the Independent Republic of Kiribati. Joint High Sp... More
150608-N-HY254-027 TARAWA, Kiribati (June 8, 2015)
150608-N-HY254-027 TARAWA, Kiribati (June 8, 2015) Royal Australian Navy Lt. Emma Thornburn teaches kids proper tooth brushing techniques at the Dai Nippon Primary School in Betio, Kiribati, during Pacific Part... More
U.S. military members from Marine Forces Pacific Command,
U.S. military members from Marine Forces Pacific Command, American officials and distinguished guests from partner nations gather for a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2... More
150608-N-HY254-016 TARAWA, Kiribati (June 8, 2015)
150608-N-HY254-016 TARAWA, Kiribati (June 8, 2015) New Zealand Army Chief Warrant Officer Denise Mariu and kids from the Dai Nippon Primary School in Betio, Kiribati, stick out their tongues after taking dye ta... More
A local Betio priest leads a prayer during a memorial
A local Betio priest leads a prayer during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landings in Betio that initiated the B... More
150611-M-GO800-040 KIRIBATI (June 11, 2015) – Spc.
150611-M-GO800-040 KIRIBATI (June 11, 2015) – Spc. Marian Sarain demonstrates proper ways to carry a casualty during a first responders course June 11. The course gave local policemen and firefighters a chance ... More
150608-N-HY254-005 TARAWA, Kiribati (June 8, 2015)
150608-N-HY254-005 TARAWA, Kiribati (June 8, 2015) An I-Kiribati child holds her toothbrush during a Pacific Partnership dental outreach program held at the Dai Nippon Primary School in Betio, Tarawa. The progr... More
From left, Hada Tsuguyoshi, counsellor and deputy chief
From left, Hada Tsuguyoshi, counsellor and deputy chief of mission, Embassy of Japan, Michael Goldman, charge d' affairs, U.S. Embassy Suva, Fiji, and Taneti Maamau, president, Republic of Kiribati, attend a me... More
Caskets holding the remains of approximately 36 Marines
Caskets holding the remains of approximately 36 Marines who fought and died during the Battle of Tarawa in World War II are loaded onto a C-130J Hercules aircraft, July 25, 2015, during a repatriation ceremony ... More
U.S. Marines with Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency
U.S. Marines with Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency and Marine Forces Pacific, render honors during a repatriation ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony was held to ... More
150606-N-ZZ999-023 KIRABATI (June 6, 2015) – U.S. Sailors
150606-N-ZZ999-023 KIRABATI (June 6, 2015) – U.S. Sailors and Soldiers play volleyball with Kiribati women during at a sporting event, June 6, during a Pacific Partnership visit to the Independent Republic of K... More
150610-N-GO800-005 BETIO, Kiribati (June 10, 2015)
150610-N-GO800-005 BETIO, Kiribati (June 10, 2015) - Spc. Marquez Semidey tests a "tippy tap" June 10 during a Pacific Partnership visit to the Independent Republic of Kiribati. Joint High Speed Vessel USNS Mil... More
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Joseph Pohlman, rifle platoon
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Joseph Pohlman, rifle platoon commander, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines (V3/2), recites the oath of office during a promotion ceremony at Red Beach 1, Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiri... More
A Republic of Kiribati resident reads scripture during
A Republic of Kiribati resident reads scripture during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landings in Betio that ini... More
Taneti Maamau, president, Republic of Kiribati, attends
Taneti Maamau, president, Republic of Kiribati, attends a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landings in Betio that in... More
Wreaths sit against the Battle of Tarawa monument during
Wreaths sit against the Battle of Tarawa monument during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landings in Betio that i... More
150610-N-MK341-348 BETIO, Kiribati (June 10, 2015)
150610-N-MK341-348 BETIO, Kiribati (June 10, 2015) - A member of the Kiribati Police Band plays trombone at a concert with the Pacific Partnership Joint Band June 10 during a Pacific Partnership visit to the In... More
A Betio resident wears a decorative headdress during
A Betio resident wears a decorative headdress during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landings in Betio that initi... More
A 3rd Marine Regiment color guard takes its place,
A 3rd Marine Regiment color guard takes its place, July 25, 2015, during a repatriation ceremony in Tarawa, Kiribati. The ceremony honored the remains of approximately 36 Marines who fought and died during the ... More
3rd Marine Regiment pallbearers march off of a C-130J
3rd Marine Regiment pallbearers march off of a C-130J Hercules aircraft, July 25, 2015, during a repatriation ceremony in Tarawa, Kirabati. The ceremony honored the remains of approximately 36 Marines who fough... More
Local Betio residents display a sign in support of
Local Betio residents display a sign in support of a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landings in Betio that initiat... More
Members of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency render
Members of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency render honors during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landings in Bet... More
U.S. military members from Marine Forces Pacific Command,
U.S. military members from Marine Forces Pacific Command, American officials and distinguished guests from partner nations gather for a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2... More
150605-N-HY254-019 TARAWA, Kiribati (June 5, 2015)
150605-N-HY254-019 TARAWA, Kiribati (June 5, 2015) Dogs wait to receive veterinary procedures at the Betio Sports Complex during a Pacific Partnership community health engagement held at the Betio Sports Comple... More
Michael Goldman, charge d’ affairs, U.S. Embassy Suva,
Michael Goldman, charge d’ affairs, U.S. Embassy Suva, Fiji, speaks during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landin... More
3rd Marine Regiment pallbearers lift the final casket
3rd Marine Regiment pallbearers lift the final casket of remains, July 25, 2015, during a repatriation ceremony in Tarawa, Kiribati. The ceremony honored the remains of 36 Marines who fought and died during the... More
Family members of Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Marine
Family members of Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Jr., carry a wreath during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony m... More
150605-N-HY254-005 TARAWA, Kiribati (June 5, 2015)
150605-N-HY254-005 TARAWA, Kiribati (June 5, 2015) A dog is prepared for surgery during a Pacific Partnership veterinary community health engagement held at the Betio Sports Complex in Tarawa, Kiribati. Dewormi... More
U.S. Marines with Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency
U.S. Marines with Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency and Marine Forces Pacific, participate in a repatriation ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony was held to memori... More
150610-N-RB060-009 BETIO, Kiribati (June 10, 2015)
150610-N-RB060-009 BETIO, Kiribati (June 10, 2015) - A Pacific Partnership medical team constructs a handwashing station, or "tippy tap," June 10, during a Pacific Partnership visit to the Independent Republic ... More
3rd Marine Regiment pallbearers escort a casket of
3rd Marine Regiment pallbearers escort a casket of remains onto a C-130J Hercules aircraft, July 25, 2015, during a repatriation ceremony in Tarawa, Kiribati. The remains of approximately 36 Marines who fought ... More
A Betio police officer salutes during a memorial ceremony
A Betio police officer salutes during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marks the 75th anniversary of the landings in Betio that initiated the Battle ... More
150611-M-GO800-055 KIRIBATI (June 11, 2015) – Spc.
150611-M-GO800-055 KIRIBATI (June 11, 2015) – Spc. Kris Rampillo demonstrates proper ways to carry a casualty during a first responders course June 11. The course gave local policemen and firefighters a chance... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Austin B. Loppe, team leader,
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Austin B. Loppe, team leader, Lima company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines (V3/2), carries the organizational guidon during a promotion ceremony at Red Beach 1, Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic ... More
150605-N-HY254-068 TARAWA, Kiribati (June 5, 2015)
150605-N-HY254-068 TARAWA, Kiribati (June 5, 2015) U.S. Army Capt. Jennifer Silvers injects a patient with a local anesthetic prior to performing a tooth extraction at the Betio Hospital in Tarawa, Kiribati. To... More
The Betio Chief of Police salutes during a memorial
The Betio Chief of Police salutes during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landings in Betio that initiated the Bat... More
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Joseph Pohlman, rifle platoon
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Joseph Pohlman, rifle platoon commander, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines (V3/2), is promoted to 1st Lt. during a ceremony at Red Beach 1, Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 21,... More
1st Lt. Nickolas Mortenson, a platoon commander with
1st Lt. Nickolas Mortenson, a platoon commander with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment gives a Professional Military Education class on the geography of the Tarawa Atoll on Red Beach 1, Betio, Kiribati, July 2... More
150605-N-HY254-077 TARAWA, Kiribati (June 5, 2015)
150605-N-HY254-077 TARAWA, Kiribati (June 5, 2015) U.S. Army Col. Anthony Thomas examines a patient at the Betio Hospital in Tarawa, Kiribati. Tooth extractions, dental restorations and endodontic treatments ar... More
A 3rd Marine Regiment color guard stands at attention,
A 3rd Marine Regiment color guard stands at attention, July 25, 2015, during a repatriation ceremony in Tarawa, Kiribati. The ceremony honored the remains of approximately 36 Marines who fought and died during ... More
Taneti Maamau, president, Republic of Kiribati, places
Taneti Maamau, president, Republic of Kiribati, places a candle at the Japanese memorial garden during a remembrance ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The remembrance followe... More
U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine
U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, stow away their battle colors after a battle sites tour in Tarawa, Kiribati, July 22, 2018. The tour was held on the 75th anniversary of the battalio... More
U.S. Marines with Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency
U.S. Marines with Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency and Marine Forces Pacific, participate in a repatriation ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony was held to memori... More
150605-N-HY254-104 TARAWA, Kiribati (June 5, 2015)
150605-N-HY254-104 TARAWA, Kiribati (June 5, 2015) U.S. Army Col. Christensen Hsu examines a patient at the Betio Hospital in Tarawa, Kiribati. Tooth extractions, dental restorations and endodontic treatments a... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Sean M. Salene, center,
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Sean M. Salene, center, assistant wing commander, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and Michael Goldman, charge d’ affairs, U.S. Embassy Suva, Fiji, place a wreath during a memorial ceremon... More
Hada Tsuguyoshi, left, counsellor and deputy chief
Hada Tsuguyoshi, left, counsellor and deputy chief of mission, Embassy of Japan, renders honors during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75... More
150610-N-MK341-372 BETIO, Kiribati (June 10, 2015)
150610-N-MK341-372 BETIO, Kiribati (June 10, 2015) - Sgt. 1st Class Chris Martin (left) plays the trombone and Senior Chief Musician Erik Desantis (right) plays the trumpet at a combined concert with the Kiriba... More
150610-N-RB060-012 BETIO, Kiribati (June 10, 2015)
150610-N-RB060-012 BETIO, Kiribati (June 10, 2015) - Lt Cmdr. Margaret Parks explains the portable handwashing station, or "tippy tap," to an I-Kiribati girl June 10 during a Pacific Partnership visit to the I... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Sean M. Salene, assistant
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Sean M. Salene, assistant wing commander, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks at Red Beach 2 after a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Sean M. Salene, assistant
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Sean M. Salene, assistant wing commander, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, left, and Michael Goldman, charge d’ affairs, U.S. Embassy Suva, Fiji, carry a wreath during a memorial ceremony ... More
Flowers and candles sit at the Japanese memorial garden
Flowers and candles sit at the Japanese memorial garden after a remembrance ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The remembrance was held after a ceremony honoring the 75th anni... More
U.S. Service members with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting
U.S. Service members with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) carry transfer cases during a solemn movement of remains believed to be of unidentified military personnel lost during the Battle of Tarawa... More
Members of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA)
Members of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) carry a transfer case during a repatriation ceremony for service members missing in action from the battle of Tarawa, Republic of Kiribati, July 25, 2017.... More
150610-N-MK341-010 BETIO, Kiribati (June 10, 2015)
150610-N-MK341-010 BETIO, Kiribati (June 10, 2015) - Capt. James Meyer, Commodore, Task Force Forager, talks with school children at Tebwanimaneka Primary School June 10 during a Pacific Partnership visit to th... More
150608-N-HY254-035 TARAWA, Kiribati (June 8, 2015)
150608-N-HY254-035 TARAWA, Kiribati (June 8, 2015) A student from the Dai Nippon Primary School in Betio, Kiribati, brushes her teeth at dental hygiene class during Pacific Partnership 2015. The program was off... More
Clay Bonnyman Evans, grandson of Medal of Honor recipient
Clay Bonnyman Evans, grandson of Medal of Honor recipient Alexander Bonnyman Jr., attends a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversar... More
A Betio police officer renders honors during a memorial
A Betio police officer renders honors during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landings in Betio that initiated the... More
U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing color
U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing color guard participate in a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landing... More
A local Betio resident carries a wreath during a memorial
A local Betio resident carries a wreath during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landings in Betio that initiated t... More
A Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency worker preps a
A Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency worker preps a casket of remains for a repatriation ceremony, July 25, 2015, in Tarawa, Kiribati. The ceremony honored approximately 36 Marines who fought and died during the... More
150611-M-GO800-002 KIRIBATI (June 11, 2015) – Kiribati
150611-M-GO800-002 KIRIBATI (June 11, 2015) – Kiribati police officer Tevii Turiano treats a simulated casualty during a first responders course June 11. The course gave local policemen and firefighters a chanc... More
150611-M-GO800-033 KIRIBATI (June 11, 2015) – Kiribati
150611-M-GO800-033 KIRIBATI (June 11, 2015) – Kiribati police officer Tevii Turiano treats a simulated casualty during a first responders course June 11. The course gave local policemen and firefighters a chanc... More
The Betio Chief of Police stands watch during a memorial
The Betio Chief of Police stands watch during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landings in Betio that initiated th... More
A U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, bugler stands
A U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, bugler stands at attention, July 25, 2015, during a repatriation ceremony in Tarawa, Kiribati. The remains of approximately 36 Marines who fought and died during the Battle ... More
3rd Marine Regiment pallbearers escort a casket of
3rd Marine Regiment pallbearers escort a casket of remains onto a C-130J Hercules aircraft, July 25, 2015, during a repatriation ceremony in Tarawa, Kiribati. The ceremony honored the remains of approximately 3... More
U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Pacific Band perform
U.S. Marines with the Marine Forces Pacific Band perform at Red Beach 2 in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The band played after a memorial ceremony honoring the 75th anniversary of th... More
Taneti Maamau, president, Republic of Kiribati, and
Taneti Maamau, president, Republic of Kiribati, and guests, throw flowers in honor of the fallen after a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75... More
U.S. military members from Marine Forces Pacific Command,
U.S. military members from Marine Forces Pacific Command, American officials and distinguished guests from partner nations participate in an educational tour after a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Re... More
150605-N-HY254-002 TARAWA, Kiribati (June 5, 2015)
150605-N-HY254-002 TARAWA, Kiribati (June 5, 2015) Pfc. Ryan Lambert gives an injection of antibiotics to a dog during a Pacific Partnership veterinary community health engagement held at the Betio Sports Compl... More
Marines and Sailors with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine
Marines and Sailors with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment stand and kneel near the 2nd Marine Division “Follow Me” Memorial on Betio, Kiribati, July 22, 2018. A handful of Marines and Sailors have been select... More
150608-N-HY254-037 TARAWA, Kiribati (June 8, 2015)
150608-N-HY254-037 TARAWA, Kiribati (June 8, 2015) New Zealand Army Chief Warrant Officer Denise Mariu has a student from the Dai Nippon Primary School in Betio, Kiribati, show her teeth during a dental hygiene... More
Hada Tsuguyoshi, counsellor and deputy chief of mission,
Hada Tsuguyoshi, counsellor and deputy chief of mission, Embassy of Japan, speaks during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary... More
150605-N-HY254-075 TARAWA, Kiribati (June 5, 2015)
150605-N-HY254-075 TARAWA, Kiribati (June 5, 2015) U.S. Army Capt. Andy Vu, left, assists Royal Australian Navy Lt. Emma Thornburn perform a tooth extraction at the Betio Hospital in Tarawa, Kiribati. Tooth ext... More
150606-N-ZZ999-017 KIRABATI (June 6, 2015) – U.S. Sailors
150606-N-ZZ999-017 KIRABATI (June 6, 2015) – U.S. Sailors and Soldiers play volleyball with Kiribati women during at a sporting event, June 6, during a Pacific Partnership visit to the Independent Republic of K... More
A monument stands in Betio as the site for a memorial
A monument stands in Betio as the site for a memorial ceremony in Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marks the 75th anniversary of the landings in Betio that initiated the Battle of... More
Members of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA)
Members of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) conclude a repatriation ceremony for service members missing from the battle of Tarawa, Republic of Kiribati, July 25, 2017. The remains of at least seven... More
Young Kiribatians join U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned
Young Kiribatians join U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, during a battle sites tour in Tarawa, Kiribati, July 22, 2018. The tour was held on the 75th anniversary of the ba... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines (V3/2),
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines (V3/2), hold a commemoration ceremony at Red Beach 1, Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony was held at an original landing site for... More
A Republic of Kiribati resident reads scripture during
A Republic of Kiribati resident reads scripture during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landings in Betio that ini... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Nicholas Boivin, left, military
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Nicholas Boivin, left, military planner, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), and Gunnery Sgt. Ethan Schrader, team leader, DPAA, salute during a repatriation ceremony in Betio, Tar... More
150609-N-HY254-075 TARAWA, Kiribati (June 9, 2015)
150609-N-HY254-075 TARAWA, Kiribati (June 9, 2015) An I-Kiribati child watches health care professionals review patient admission forms at the Tungaru Central Hospital during a Pacific Partnership professional ... More
Sgt. Josh Derrick, funeral coordinator with Headquarters
Sgt. Josh Derrick, funeral coordinator with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, shakes hands with Carey Samuel Smith, nephew of World War II Marine Pfc. James Samuel Smith, after the funeral held for... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Mateo Flores, company commander,
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Mateo Flores, company commander, Lima company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines (V3/2), speaks during a commemoration ceremony at Red Beach 1, Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 2... More
U.S. Marines from Marine Forces Reserve and retired
U.S. Marines from Marine Forces Reserve and retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Carey Smith, carry the casket of Smith's great uncle, World War II Marine Pfc. James Samuel Smith, during his funeral held in Liberty, Mis... More
150610-N-MK341-492 BETIO, Kiribati (June 10, 2015)
150610-N-MK341-492 BETIO, Kiribati (June 10, 2015) - Members of the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band dance with the leader of the Kiribati Police Band at a combined concert with the Kiribati Police Band June 10 during a... More
A wreath is displayed before a memorial ceremony in
A wreath is displayed before a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landings in Betio that initiated the Battle of Taraw... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines (V3/2),
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines (V3/2), hold a promotion ceremony at Red Beach 1, Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony was held at an original landing site for V3/... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christian M. Macaluso,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christian M. Macaluso, administrative specialist, Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, serves in the color guard during a memorial ceremony in Betio, Taraw... More
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Jon C. Kreitz, deputy director,
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Jon C. Kreitz, deputy director, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, speaks during a repatriation ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony was held to... More
A Japanese searchlight sits where it was constructed
A Japanese searchlight sits where it was constructed before the Battle of Tarawa in a village on Betio, Kiribati, July 22, 2018. The remnants of the bloody battle have remained in place throughout the years and... More
Maj. Gen. Richard P. Simcock, 3rd Marine Division commanding
Maj. Gen. Richard P. Simcock, 3rd Marine Division commanding general, speaks during a repatriation ceremony of the remains of approximately 36 Marines, July 25, 2015, in Tarawa, Kiribati. Simcock highlighted th... More
150610-N-MK341-415 BETIO, Kiribati (June 10, 2015)
150610-N-MK341-415 BETIO, Kiribati (June 10, 2015) - Army Sgt. Joshua Price from Army Music Hawaii plays the trumpet at a combined concert with the Kiribati Police Band June 10 during a Pacific Partnership visi... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Sean M. Salene, left,
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Sean M. Salene, left, assistant wing commander, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (I MAW), and a Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Pritchard, sergeant major, I MAW, participate in an educational tour aft... More
150608-N-HY254-003 TARAWA, Kiribati (June 8, 2015)
150608-N-HY254-003 TARAWA, Kiribati (June 8, 2015) An I-Kiribati child claps during a Pacific Partnership dental outreach program held at the Dai Nippon Primary School in Betio, Tarawa. The program was offered ... More
150610-N-MK341-444 BETIO, Kiribati (June 10, 2015)
150610-N-MK341-444 BETIO, Kiribati (June 10, 2015) - Members of the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band dance with the leader of the Kiribati Police Band at a combined concert with the Kiribati Police Band June 10 during a... More