Royal Thai Marine Corps Sgt. Pairoj Prasarnsai touches
Royal Thai Marine Corps Sgt. Pairoj Prasarnsai touches the head of a cobra during a jungle survival class part of exercise Cobra Gold 2013 Feb. 16 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand. The Royal Thai Marines ... More
Japanese Lt. Gen. Koichi Isobe prepares himself for
Japanese Lt. Gen. Koichi Isobe prepares himself for a flight in an MV-22B Osprey March 4, at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The flight took Isobe around Okinawa, demonstrating the Osprey’s maneuverability an... More
Japanese Lt. Gen. Koichi Isobe, right, and Consul General,
Japanese Lt. Gen. Koichi Isobe, right, and Consul General, Naha Alfred R. Magleby, left, prepare to board an MV-22B Osprey March 4, at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The flight flew the distinguished passeng... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Harold D. Sylvester tests samples
Petty Officer 2nd Class Harold D. Sylvester tests samples of water to ensure it is safe for drinking Feb. 17 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand, during exercise Cobra Gold 2013. Testing samples of drinking w... More
Royal Thai Marine Seaman Chaimongkon Pangtaisong, center,
Royal Thai Marine Seaman Chaimongkon Pangtaisong, center, and members of his unit examine an 81mm mortar round Feb. 12 during the Cobra Gold 2013 field training exercises with U.S. Marines in Ban Chan Krem, Kin... More
U.S. Marines fill sandbags to establish a base camp
U.S. Marines fill sandbags to establish a base camp during exercise Cobra Gold 2013 Feb. 10 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand. Cobra Gold is designed to advance regional security and ensure effective respon... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Harold D. Sylvester certifies
Petty Officer 2nd Class Harold D. Sylvester certifies that a tank of water is safe for Marines and Sailors to drink Feb. 17 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand, during exercise Cobra Gold 2013. The water Mari... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Sabastian Herrera, right, meets
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Sabastian Herrera, right, meets with Sgt. Maj. Trevor Jackson during exercise Cobra Gold 2013 Feb. 15 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand. Jackson accompanied Maj. Gen. Christopher S. O... More
Royal Thai Marine Corps Sgt. Pairoj Prasarnsai kisses
Royal Thai Marine Corps Sgt. Pairoj Prasarnsai kisses the head of a cobra during a jungle survival class part of exercise Cobra Gold 2013 Feb. 16 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand. This year marks the 180th... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kyle D. Jones receives a challenge
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kyle D. Jones receives a challenge coin from Maj. Gen. Christopher S. Owens during exercise Cobra Gold 2013 Feb. 15 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand. Jones was recognized by Owens fo... More
Royal Thai Army Sgt. Pongpat Sipa, left, and U.S. Marine
Royal Thai Army Sgt. Pongpat Sipa, left, and U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Mustapha M. Mussa move a swing-set in preparation for landscaping Feb. 20 at the Baan Khlong Pong elementary school in Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom ... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Harold D. Sylvester tests samples
Petty Officer 2nd Class Harold D. Sylvester tests samples of water to ensure it is safe for drinking Feb. 17 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand, during exercise Cobra Gold 2013. Testing samples of drinking w... More
Marines pilot an assault amphibious vehicle aboard
Marines pilot an assault amphibious vehicle aboard the USS Denver during Exercise Keen Sword 2013 Nov. 9, 2012. CAB is the only battalion-sized combat assault unit in the Marine Corps. It provides 3rd Marine Di... More
Lance Cpl. Jordan A. Finestone posts security on the
Lance Cpl. Jordan A. Finestone posts security on the back of an assault amphibious vehicle during an amphibious landing at Camp Schwab during Exercise Keen Sword 2013 Nov. 15. Keen Sword allows U.S. and Japanes... More
Sgt. Tyler D. Thomas, left, and Cpl. Denzel A. Tanchez
Sgt. Tyler D. Thomas, left, and Cpl. Denzel A. Tanchez prepare the engine of a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter in preparation for storage Nov. 2 as part of the transition to the MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air S... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Christopher S. Owens talks with
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Christopher S. Owens talks with Marines from Company C during exercise Cobra Gold 2013 Feb. 15 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand. During his visit, Owens toured the Marine base camp an... More
Marines conduct an amphibious landing at Camp Schwab
Marines conduct an amphibious landing at Camp Schwab in the authorized landing area Nov. 15 as part of Exercise Keen Sword 2013. “The primary goal of the assault amphibious vehicles during this operation was to... More
U.S. Marines load a 155mm round into an M777A2 howitzer
U.S. Marines load a 155mm round into an M777A2 howitzer artillery piece during Cobra Gold 2013 field training exercises Feb. 14 in Chanthaburi Province, Kingdom of Thailand. CG 13, in its 32nd iteration, demons... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Patrick M. Simpson, left, works
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Patrick M. Simpson, left, works with Royal Thai Marines, cleaning out a drainage ditch Feb. 20 at the Baan Khlong Pong elementary school in Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand, as part of ... More
Lance Cpl. Jacob W. Molter works on the pitch-varying
Lance Cpl. Jacob W. Molter works on the pitch-varying housing of a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter rotor head in preparation for storage Nov. 2 as part of the transition to the MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air St... More
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Frederick M. Padilla visits
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Frederick M. Padilla visits with Marines during exercise Cobra Gold 2013 Feb. 13 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand. During the visit, Padilla spent time with Marines to learn about th... More
Marines drive an assault amphibious vehicle during
Marines drive an assault amphibious vehicle during Exercise Keen Sword 2013 Nov. 9. U.S. military and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel are training alongside each other at locations throughout Japan du... More
Col. Katherine J. Estes, center, conducts a question
Col. Katherine J. Estes, center, conducts a question and answer session for the Japan Young Entrepreneurs Group of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry March 8 as part of Camp Foster’s new “Friends of Fos... More
Dr. Robert Eldridge addresses the children before they
Dr. Robert Eldridge addresses the children before they return to Oshima Island after the four day youth cultural exchange program. The youth cultural exchange program was created following the Great East Japan ... More
The children participating in the youth cultural exchange
The children participating in the youth cultural exchange program say farewell to their hosts after a fun-filled four days before they return to Oshima Island Jan. 14. The youth cultural exchange program was cr... More
Royal Thai Marine Petty Officer 1st Class Tepvaree
Royal Thai Marine Petty Officer 1st Class Tepvaree Saysoikawe, bottom left, and U.S. Marine Sgt. Chad R. Pauls trade food items from a Meal Ready to Eat Feb. 12 during the Cobra Gold 2013field training exercise... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Chris P. O’Connor (left) and Royal
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Chris P. O’Connor (left) and Royal Thai Marine Lt. Cmdr. Banjerd Adium depart the formation of Thai and U.S. Marines after the conclusion of the opening ceremony Feb. 11 announcing the star... More
Royal Thai Marine Corps Sgt. Pairoj Prasarnsai demonstrates
Royal Thai Marine Corps Sgt. Pairoj Prasarnsai demonstrates to U.S. Marines the proper technique for handling a cobra during a jungle survival class part of exercise Cobra Gold 2013 Feb. 16 at Ban Chan Krem, Ki... More
Royal Thai and U.S. Marines conduct live-fire mortar
Royal Thai and U.S. Marines conduct live-fire mortar weapons training missions Feb. 12 during the Cobra Gold 2013 field training exercises in Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand. CG 13 is the largest multination... More
Tristen McElroy, No. 20 of the Kubasaki Dragons, leaps
Tristen McElroy, No. 20 of the Kubasaki Dragons, leaps toward the rim for a layup against the Ginowan Red Hawks Jan. 26 during the opening round of the Okinawan-American Friendship Basketball Tournament 2013 at... More
U.S. Marines conduct live-fire training missions with
U.S. Marines conduct live-fire training missions with their 155mm M777A2 howitzer artillery piece during Cobra Gold 2013 field training exercises Feb. 14 at Pong Nam Ron district, Chanthaburi Province, Kingdom ... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Stefan M. Salazar proudly displays
U.S. Marine Cpl. Stefan M. Salazar proudly displays a Kingdom of Thailand flag he received from Royal Thai Marines during Cobra Gold 2013 Feb. 14 in Chanthaburi province, Kingdom of Thailand. The Royal Thai Ma... More
Japanese Lt. Gen. Koichi Isobe, left, and U.S. Marine
Japanese Lt. Gen. Koichi Isobe, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Andrew W. O’Donnell pose for a photo March 4, before taking off on a familiarization flight in an MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air Station ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Lawrence Carbohn greets Maj.
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Lawrence Carbohn greets Maj. Gen. Christopher S. Owens during exercise Cobra Gold 2013 Feb. 15 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand. During his visit, Owens toured the Marine base camp a... More
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Frederick M. Padilla, second
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Frederick M. Padilla, second from left, escorted by Sgt. Maj. Dennis J. Collins, far left, tours the Marine base camp at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand during exercise Cobra Gold 2013... More
Brig. Gen. Frederick M. Padilla visits with Capt. Joshua
Brig. Gen. Frederick M. Padilla visits with Capt. Joshua Rosales during exercise Cobra Gold 2013 Feb. 13 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand. During the visit, Padilla spent time with Marines to learn about t... More
Japanese Lt. Gen. Koichi Isobe, left, and U.S. Consul
Japanese Lt. Gen. Koichi Isobe, left, and U.S. Consul General, Naha Alfred R. Magleby, right, walk off the flight line after flying over Okinawa in an MV-22B Osprey March 4, at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma.... More
Living by core values; Marines volunteer, give back to community
III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations Pacific Marines and sailors volunteer on base and in the local community as a way to give back and make friends. The volunteer opportunities range f... More
Marines drain lubricants from the engine of a CH-46E
Marines drain lubricants from the engine of a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter in preparation for storage Nov. 2 as part of the transition to the MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The Marines are h... More
Marines guide assault amphibious vehicles at Camp Schwab
Marines guide assault amphibious vehicles at Camp Schwab in the authorized landing area Nov. 15 as part of Exercise Keen Sword 2013. Keen Sword allows U.S. and Japanese forces to improve interoperability requir... More
Marines drive an assault amphibious vehicle during
Marines drive an assault amphibious vehicle during Exercise Keen Sword 2013 Nov. 9. U.S. military and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel are training alongside each other at locations throughout Japan du... More
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Frederick M. Padilla, center,
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Frederick M. Padilla, center, visits with Lance Cpl. John D. Hood and U.S. Navy Hospitalman Nicholas J. Kissel during exercise Cobra Gold 2013 Feb. 13 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailan... More
Japanese Lt. Gen. Koichi Isobe, right, and U.S. Consul
Japanese Lt. Gen. Koichi Isobe, right, and U.S. Consul General, Naha Alfred R. Magleby, left, get a preflight rundown from U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. William L. DePue March 4, prior to boarding an MV-22B Osprey... More
Dr. Ray A. Welch showcases some of Camp Foster’s facilities
Dr. Ray A. Welch showcases some of Camp Foster’s facilities for the Japan Young Entrepreneurs Group of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry March 8 during a windshield tour around Camp Foster. As part of ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jorge Geliga-Segui, right, works
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jorge Geliga-Segui, right, works with a Royal Thai Marine cleaning out a drainage ditch Feb. 20 at the Baan Khlong Pong elementary school in Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand, during exe... More
Before the children return to Oshima Island, mementos
Before the children return to Oshima Island, mementos are exchanged and new friendships are forged at the conclusion of the youth cultural exchange program. The youth cultural exchange program was created follo... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Chad R. Pauls, center, shows members
U.S. Marine Sgt. Chad R. Pauls, center, shows members of the Royal Thai Marines an 81mm mortar round and explains the differences between Thai and U.S. Marine ordnance Feb. 12 during the Cobra Gold 2013 field t... More
Lance Cpl. Jordan A. Finestone posts security on the
Lance Cpl. Jordan A. Finestone posts security on the back of an assault amphibious vehicle during an amphibious landing at Camp Schwab during Exercise Keen Sword 2013 Nov. 15. Keen Sword allows U.S. and Japanes... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. John C. Evilsizer moves dirt
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. John C. Evilsizer moves dirt to fill sandbags to establish a base camp during exercise Cobra Gold 2013 Feb. 10 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand. Exercise Cobra Gold is designed to ad... More
Members of the Royal Thai Marines taste food items
Members of the Royal Thai Marines taste food items from a Meal Ready to Eat for the first time Feb. 12 with their U.S. Marine counterparts during Cobra Gold 2013 field training exercises in Ban Chan Krem, Kingd... More
Members of the Japan Young Entrepreneurs Group of the
Members of the Japan Young Entrepreneurs Group of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry listen to a presentation about the ins-and-outs of Camp Foster with the camp commander March 8 during the first of a ... More
Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts fold an American flag after
Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts fold an American flag after evening colors at building 1 on Camp Foster recently. The boys were instructed on the importance of proper flag etiquette, the history of the flag and the s... More
Marines drive an assault amphibious vehicle aboard
Marines drive an assault amphibious vehicle aboard the USS Denver during Exercise Keen Sword 2013 Nov. 9. U.S. military and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel are training alongside each other at locatio... More
Royal Thai Marine Corps Pvt. Tawatchai Younyong builds
Royal Thai Marine Corps Pvt. Tawatchai Younyong builds a fire during a jungle survival class part of exercise Cobra Gold 2013 Feb. 16 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand. U.S. and Thai Marines conducted the j... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Tyler Lester, left, stands with
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Tyler Lester, left, stands with Maj. Gen. Christopher S. Owens during a ceremony Feb. 15 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand. Lester was recognized by Owens for his outstanding performa... More
U.S. Marines work with Royal Thai Marines to clean
U.S. Marines work with Royal Thai Marines to clean out a drainage ditch Feb. 20 at the Baan Khlong Pong elementary school in Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand. Royal Thai Marines and U.S. Marines and sailors c... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Tyler Lester receives a challenge
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Tyler Lester receives a challenge coin from Maj. Gen. Christopher S. Owens during the Cobra Gold 2013 field training exercises Feb. 15 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand. During his vi... More
Marines drive an assault amphibious vehicle aboard
Marines drive an assault amphibious vehicle aboard the USS Denver during Exercise Keen Sword 2013 Nov. 9. U.S. military and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel are training alongside each other at locatio... More
US Naval Hospital begins transition to new facility
Sailors practice loading simulated patients into an ambulance March 2 as part of a patient relocation drill at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa on Camp Lester. The purpose of the drill was to ensure the safety and c... More
Japanese Lt. Gen. Koichi Isobe, left, and U.S. Consul
Japanese Lt. Gen. Koichi Isobe, left, and U.S. Consul General, Naha Alfred R. Magleby, center, speak with U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. William L. DePue March 4, prior to a familiarization flight in an MV-22B Ospr... More
Royal Thai and U.S. Marines stand in a combined formation
Royal Thai and U.S. Marines stand in a combined formation Feb. 11 while awaiting the opening ceremony to begin at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand, for exercise Cobra Gold 2013’s field training exercises. Cob... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Reynaldo Padilla, left, shows
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Reynaldo Padilla, left, shows Sgt. Maj. Dennis J. Collins the spent round of a primer from a 155mm M777A2 howitzer artillery piece during Cobra Gold 2013 Feb. 14 in Chanthaburi province, ... More
Jasmine Rhodes, No. 2 of the Kadena Panthers, aggressively
Jasmine Rhodes, No. 2 of the Kadena Panthers, aggressively fends off a defender Jan. 27 during the championship game against the Kubasaki Dragons in the Okinawan-American Friendship Basketball Tournament 2013 a... More
Consul General tours Camp Kinser to better understand its functions
Col. John E. Kasperski (right) discusses some of the functions of Combat Logistics Regiment 35 Feb. 5 at Camp Kinser with (left to right) Alfred R. Magleby, Matt O’Connor and John E. Buhler of the Consulate Gen... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Chris P. O’Connor (left center)
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Chris P. O’Connor (left center) and Royal Thai Marine Lt. Cmdr. Banjerd Adium shake hands during the opening ceremony Feb. 11 announcing the start of the exercise Cobra Gold 2013 field trai... More
U.S. Marine Pfc. Jeffrey Brown, left, and Lance Cpl.
U.S. Marine Pfc. Jeffrey Brown, left, and Lance Cpl. Joshua C. Lysic fill sandbags to establish a base camp during exercise Cobra Gold 2013 Feb. 10 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand. Exercise Cobra Gold is ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Sebastian Herrera shakes hands
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Sebastian Herrera shakes hands with Petty Officer 1st Class Tepvaree Saysoikawe after a friendly competition to set up an M29A1 mortar system the quickest Feb. 12 during the Cobra Gold 20... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Harold D. Sylvester tests samples
Petty Officer 2nd Class Harold D. Sylvester tests samples of water from a mobile water tank before certifying it safe to drink Feb. 17 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand, during exercise Cobra Gold 2013. Tes... More
Marines drive an assault amphibious vehicle during
Marines drive an assault amphibious vehicle during Exercise Keen Sword 2013 Nov. 9. U.S. military and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel are training alongside each other at locations throughout Japan du... More
Royal Thai and U.S. Marines conduct live-fire mortar
Royal Thai and U.S. Marines conduct live-fire mortar weapons training missions Feb. 12 during the Cobra Gold 2013 field training exercises in Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand. U.S. involvement in CG 13 demons... More
Royal Thai Marine Corps Sgt. Satawat Muangkam, right,
Royal Thai Marine Corps Sgt. Satawat Muangkam, right, and U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Dillan W. Smith share locally grown Thai fruit during exercise Cobra Gold 2013 Feb. 16 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand. The... More
Royal Thai Marine Petty Officer 2nd Class Jatupol Punpara
Royal Thai Marine Petty Officer 2nd Class Jatupol Punpara stands at parade rest with his unit’s flag Feb. 11 while waiting the opening ceremony to begin at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand, for exercise Cobra... More
Marines drive an assault amphibious vehicle during
Marines drive an assault amphibious vehicle during Exercise Keen Sword 2013 Nov. 9. U.S. military and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel are training alongside each other at locations throughout Japan du... More
Nick Ashley of the Kubasaki Dragons attempts a free
Nick Ashley of the Kubasaki Dragons attempts a free throw against the Ginowan Red Hawks during the opening round of the Okinawan-American Friendship Basketball Tournament 2013 held at the Risner Gym on Kadena A... More
Royal Thai Marine Corps Sgt. Pairoj Prasarnsai shows
Royal Thai Marine Corps Sgt. Pairoj Prasarnsai shows how a scorpion can be used as a food source during a jungle survival class part of exercise Cobra Gold 2013 Feb. 16 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand. Th... More
Royal Thai Marine Corps Sgt. Pairoj Prasarnsai demonstrates
Royal Thai Marine Corps Sgt. Pairoj Prasarnsai demonstrates to U.S. Marines the proper technique to handle a cobra during a jungle survival class part of exercise Cobra Gold 2013 Feb. 16 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingd... More
An MV-22B Osprey lands in Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of
An MV-22B Osprey lands in Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand during exercise Cobra Gold 2013 Feb. 13. The Osprey carried Brig. Gen. Frederick M. Padilla, commanding general, 3rd Marine Division to visit Marines... More
Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, parents and volunteers salute
Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, parents and volunteers salute the flag during a recent evening colors ceremony at building 1 on Camp Foster. The boys attended the ceremony to learn the history of the American flag and ... More