U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Stewart H. Miller assists Philippines
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Stewart H. Miller assists Philippines Marine Sgt. Jose P. Lapgote with loading and firing an M240B medium machine gun at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, San Antonio, Zambales, Republi... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Reid L. Griffin explains the
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Reid L. Griffin explains the purpose of establishing a proper orientation for directing a M101 105 mm Towed Howitzer to service members with the Republic of the Philippines Marine Corps a... More
A CH-53E Super Stallion touches down at Landing Zone
A CH-53E Super Stallion touches down at Landing Zone Falcon Jan. 3 during confined area landing training in the Central Training Area. The helicopter and crew are with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, curr... More
Riders of the Installation Riders Club put into practice
Riders of the Installation Riders Club put into practice lessons learned during a motorcycle safety stand-down Dec. 6 at Oura Wan Beach on Camp Schwab. Marine Corps safety measures require Marines to maintain c... More
Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd
Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, provide covering fire while closing with the enemy during a live-fire, squad attack exercise Feb. 20, 2015, at Camp Upsher aboard Marine Cor... More
Sakae Ginoza, right, addresses Marines May 9 at the
Sakae Ginoza, right, addresses Marines May 9 at the Camp Hansen Theater. With the help of volunteer translator Noriko Sharik, left, Ginoza told the Marines about his experiences during World War II and the posi... More
A Marine with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment
A Marine with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment role-playing as a civilian liaison is interviewed about a simulated threat during embassy reinforcement training aboard Camp Usher, Marine Corps Base Quantico, V... More
Col. Eric M. Mellinger, center left, meets with Sasebo
Col. Eric M. Mellinger, center left, meets with Sasebo City Mayor Norio Tomonaga, center, and members of his staff July 18 at the III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters on Camp Courtney. During the visit, ... More
Sgt. Jacob J. Baumann throws a “stone” during the stone
Sgt. Jacob J. Baumann throws a “stone” during the stone put event May 16 as part of the Highland Games at the parade deck on Camp Hansen. The goal of the stone put was to reach the farthest distance in a straig... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Jeff M. Lyon explains to
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Jeff M. Lyon explains to Republic of the Philippines Marine Corps and Army personnel how to translate information provided by forward observers to direct a M101 105 mm towed howitzer S... More
Active-duty fund drive begins. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
Brig. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake speaks to Marine Corps Installations Pacific and III Marine Expeditionary Force leaders about the annual active-duty fund drive in support of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society ... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Bobby A. Whited
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Bobby A. Whited demonstrates the proper technique for inserting an intravenous needle on U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Dylan C. Pickard during a tactical combat casualty care course S... More
U.S. Marines Cpl. Ivan Luna, left, and Lance Cpl. Luis
U.S. Marines Cpl. Ivan Luna, left, and Lance Cpl. Luis R. Riveramendez demonstrate a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program defensive technique to officer candidates of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force at Camp Sc... More
Marines with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment,
Marines with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division exit an assault amphibious vehicle to begin a simulated assault on a combat town aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 4, 2014. The unit... More
Brig. Gen. Niel E. Nelson, left, presents the Best
Brig. Gen. Niel E. Nelson, left, presents the Best Small Mess Hall of the Quarter award to Gunnery Sgt. Oscar D. Jaramillo June 9 at the Camp Kinser Mess Hall. The award was one of two presented at the mess hal... More
Philippines Marine Tech. Sgt. Damian G. Fajardo, left,
Philippines Marine Tech. Sgt. Damian G. Fajardo, left, and U.S. Marine Cpl. Reed A. Hill extract a battery from a M-35 6x6 truck at Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown, Fort Bonifacio, Tuguig City, Manila, Republic ... More
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division patrol to a simulated U.S. Embassy after landing at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Indiana, during an embassy reinforcement training exer... More
Lieutenant Col. William C. Hendricks addresses the
Lieutenant Col. William C. Hendricks addresses the Marines and families of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 during the unit’s change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, Dec. 11... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel C. Sanchez, left,
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel C. Sanchez, left, and Sgt. Jason L. Powe search through boxes of comic books during the third annual Comic Con Okinawa, hosted by Marine Corps Community Services May 4 at the Ca... More
Cpl. Adam W. Sproul, a bulk fuel specialist with 8th
Cpl. Adam W. Sproul, a bulk fuel specialist with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, gives his remarks during a memorial ceremony for Staff Sgt. Andrew Stevens at the Protestant Chapel aboard Marine Corps Base Camp... More
Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine
Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division prepare to load an MK-154 Mine Clearance Rocket onto an Assault Amphibious Vehicle aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 9, 2015. The Marines attende... More
Lance Cpl. Trevor A. Darkalski, left, yells commands
Lance Cpl. Trevor A. Darkalski, left, yells commands as U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Alto V. Manalac, middle, translates for Philippine Marine Sgt. Rene Castroverde during a stress shoot drill at Naval Sta... More
Toshio Shimabuku, center, addresses high school students
Toshio Shimabuku, center, addresses high school students participating in the Summer English Program Aug. 18 at the Legends Officers’ Club on Camp Courtney. During the first day of the six day program, the 29 s... More
A M41A4 Saber fires a simulated tube-launched, optically
A M41A4 Saber fires a simulated tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided anti-tank missile at a live-fire range aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 6. Wire-guided missiles are most ... More
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, prepare
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, prepare to begin an assault on a simulated enemy base during movement to contact training aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 9, 2015. Once the assault was complete... More
Lieutenant Col. William C. Hendricks, rear, accepts
Lieutenant Col. William C. Hendricks, rear, accepts the unit flag from Lt. Col. Alex K. Fulford, front, during the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 Change of Command Ceremony on the flight line at Ma... More
Marines preparing to depart for the Philippines stack
Marines preparing to depart for the Philippines stack their gear on a pallet Nov. 10 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Approximately 90 U.S. Marines and Sailors from 3rd Marine Expeditionary ... More
Marines review manuals detailing the proper use and
Marines review manuals detailing the proper use and application of the Blue Force Tracker - Joint Capabilities Release system April 23 during a course at the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Integrated Systems Trai... More
The ramp of a high speed vessel is lowered to allow
The ramp of a high speed vessel is lowered to allow gear and personnel off at Olongapo City, Zambales, Republic of the Philippines Oct. 1 during Amphibious Exercise 2014. The ship traveled from Okinawa to the P... More
Master Gunnery Sgt. Randy L. Paschall inspects his
Master Gunnery Sgt. Randy L. Paschall inspects his motorcycle Dec. 6 at Oura Wan Beach on Camp Schwab during a motorcycle safety stand-down. Paschall is an electronics maintenance chief with Marine Wing Headqua... More
Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine
Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, load an MK-154 Mine Clearance Rocket onto an Assault Amphibious Vehicle during training to learn how to properly install the kit to the AAV abo... More
Lance Cpl. Christian Herbeck, a motor vehicle operator
Lance Cpl. Christian Herbeck, a motor vehicle operator with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, reassembles a Mk-19 automatic grenade launcher during a Machine Gunners Course at the... More
Staff Sgt. Eric J. Ellenberger, standing, addresses
Staff Sgt. Eric J. Ellenberger, standing, addresses Marines with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion following a security patrol training evolution March 19 at the Central Training Area as part of a field training ex... More
Maj. Gen. William D. Beydler, right, the commanding
Maj. Gen. William D. Beydler, right, the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, shakes hands with Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael R. Butts, a corpsman with 10th Marine Regiment and recipient of th... More
Students with the Expeditionary Warfare Training
Students with the Expeditionary Warfare Training Group-Atlantic practice calling in suppression of fire for an aerial attack during a live-fire exercise, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 25, 2... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Reid L. Griffin explains the
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Reid L. Griffin explains the purpose of establishing a proper orientation for directing a M101 105 mm Towed Howitzer to service members with the Republic of the Philippines Marine Corps a... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Sara M. Ohlms explains
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Sara M. Ohlms explains the procedures for firing the M-240B machine gun to Republic of Korea Marine Cpl. Kim Hun Woo June 19 at Su Seong Re Range, Pohang, ROK during a live-fire exe... More
Dr. Ray Welch, center, welcomes students participating
Dr. Ray Welch, center, welcomes students participating in the Summer English Program Aug. 18 at the Legends Officers’ Club on Camp Courtney. The class was comprised of 29 high school students and went on for si... More
Cpl. David A. Lopez carries Lance Cpl. Dominic L. LaBeaf
Cpl. David A. Lopez carries Lance Cpl. Dominic L. LaBeaf Feb. 25 during a gas attack drill as part of training scenario on Camp Kinser in preparation for Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 14. During the train... More
Thomas Gadbois, right, explains some of the history
Thomas Gadbois, right, explains some of the history of the USO to Teiko Yoshida, far left, and Nanase Mori, second from left, July 15 during a tour on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The interns were escorted... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Charles J. Kinard explains the process
U.S. Navy Lt. Charles J. Kinard explains the process of treating a patient prior to transport during a shock trauma knowledge exchange at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, San Antonio, Zambales, Republic of t... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Marlon Malicdem,
U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Marlon Malicdem, center rear, and Mr. Kotoku "Charlie" Ishikawa, center left, accept flowers from retired U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Wilhelm Llanillo, right, May 26 durin... More
Lance Cpl. Tom M. Enright, center rear, unsettles the
Lance Cpl. Tom M. Enright, center rear, unsettles the footing of Yoshiya Sakumoto May 31 during the annual Henoko Okinawa-Style Sumo Tournament at Mae-No-Hama field in Henoko. During a bout, a competitor tries ... More
Officer candidates with the Japan Ground Self-Defense
Officer candidates with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force examine a U.S. Marine Corps Humvee Feb. 27 at the 4th Marine Regiment Headquarters on Camp Schwab as part of the Japan Observer Exchange Program. The ... More
Lance Cpl. Kyle Ward, a mortarman with 2nd Battalion,
Lance Cpl. Kyle Ward, a mortarman with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, drags a simulated casualty to an evacuation site during the final exam for the Combat Trauma Care Course with the ... More
Lance Cpl. Dominic L. LaBeaf dons mission-oriented
Lance Cpl. Dominic L. LaBeaf dons mission-oriented protective posture equipment Feb. 25 during a gas attack drill as part of training scenario on Camp Kinser in preparation for Marine Expeditionary Force Exerci... More
Col. Peter N. Lee, right, sits for makeup application
Col. Peter N. Lee, right, sits for makeup application at the Ginowan City Marine Park Aug. 3 in preparation for the 26th annual Hagoromo Kachashi Dance Competition. Teams from all across Okinawa performed a ran... More
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division patrol to a simulated U.S. Embassy after landing at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Indiana, during an embassy reinforcement training exer... More
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, practice sighting in with an 81 mm mortar system during a live-fire training exercise, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, March 25, 2015... More
Lt. Col. David T. Hudak, the commanding officer of
Lt. Col. David T. Hudak, the commanding officer of 8th Engineer Support Battalion, gives his remarks during a memorial ceremony for Staff Sgt. Andrew Stevens at the Protestant Chapel aboard Marine Corps Base Ca... More
Pfc. Quentin C. Johnson, front, and Lance Cpl. Joseph
Pfc. Quentin C. Johnson, front, and Lance Cpl. Joseph Lee, automotive organizational mechanics with 2nd Transportation Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, remove an exhaust pipe from the underside o... More
Students of the Busy Bee International Japanese Elementary
Students of the Busy Bee International Japanese Elementary School perform several traditional Okinawa dances July 13 at the school to welcome guests to the 2nd Annual Friendship Day Picnic. The picnic strengthe... More
Marines board a KC-130J Hercules aircraft Nov. 10 at
Marines board a KC-130J Hercules aircraft Nov. 10 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, moments before departing for a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief mission to the Philippines. Typh... More
Sports program expands opportunities
Lance Cpl. Mariano Silva pitches to Atsushi Touma Nov. 30 during a scrimmage between the Camp Hansen Tigers and the Ginoza Village Baseball Team at the Ginoza Village Baseball Stadium, Okinawa. The Tigers are o... More
Gunnery Sgt. Leon S. Parker, left, defends against
Gunnery Sgt. Leon S. Parker, left, defends against a blow from Cpl. Easton S. Bertelsen, right, July 14 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma’s McCutcheon Gym during a Martial Arts Instructor Course. The Marines ... More
Lance Cpl. Karl A. Hill, left, and Sgt. Brandon T.
Lance Cpl. Karl A. Hill, left, and Sgt. Brandon T. Curtis, right, both anti-tank missilemen with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, assemble an M41A4 Saber on the turret of a Humvee at a f... More
Lance Cpl. Tom M. Enright, center right, attempts to
Lance Cpl. Tom M. Enright, center right, attempts to topple Yoshiya Sakumoto May 31 during the annual Henoko Okinawa-Style Sumo Tournament at Mae-No-Hama field in Henoko. The tournament serves to build on the a... More
Marines with Bravo Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion,
Marines with Bravo Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, take a defensive position during a live-fire and maneuver exercise at a range aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 6, 2015. The training simulated the Marin... More
Pfc. Steven A. Olivas, a combat engineer with 2nd Combat
Pfc. Steven A. Olivas, a combat engineer with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, prepares the rocket used to deploy an Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching System. After the pin is pulled, there i... More
Sakae Ginoza, right, addresses Marines May 9 at the
Sakae Ginoza, right, addresses Marines May 9 at the Camp Hansen Theater. With the help of volunteer translator Noriko Sharik, left, Ginoza told the Marines about his experiences during World War II and the posi... More
Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine
Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division fire on simulated enemies from cover as part of a breaching training session during a field exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. May 20, 2015. Lt.Co... More
A U.S. Navy Corpsman demonstrates lifesaving techniques
A U.S. Navy Corpsman demonstrates lifesaving techniques on U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Glen M. Rager during a tactical combat casualty course course Sept. 18 at Crow Valley Range Complex, Camp O’Donnell, Capas... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. Maj. Satoshi Igata,
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. Maj. Satoshi Igata, left, demonstrates a disarming technique on U.S. Marine Cpl. Dajon Snead at Camp Schwab Feb. 27 during a tour of 4th Marine Regiment’s headquarters area ... More
Sandra Slowinski, left, helps Lilly Mergen, center,
Sandra Slowinski, left, helps Lilly Mergen, center, and Naomi Dilbert construct a two-man tent May 2 during a Junior Warrior Day at Kinser Elementary School on Camp Kinser. During the event, Marine volunteers s... More
Sgt. Rene Rosado, left, swings a bat June 21 during
Sgt. Rene Rosado, left, swings a bat June 21 during a baseball scrimmage between the Kin Town Eagles and the Camp Hansen Tigers at the Kin Town Baseball Stadium. “It’s important to have a good relationship with... More
The Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Award
The Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Award for the best mess hall in the Marine Corps is displayed June 9 before its presentation to the Marines and contractors with the Camp Kinser Mess Hall. The awar... More
Rewa Giroux-Dumas teaches hospital personnel yoga techniques
Rewa Giroux-Dumas teaches hospital personnel yoga techniques during the caregiver occupational stress control fair May 23 at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa on Camp Foster. Yoga is a common way to exercise stress c... More
Lance Cpl. Joshua G. Cole teaches Philippine Marine
Lance Cpl. Joshua G. Cole teaches Philippine Marine Corps Sgt. Renato G. Salamanca how to perform a reverse wristlock takedown technique on Lance Cpl. Joey D. Caporaso during a martial arts training session at ... More
Marines with the Machine Gunner’s Course load an M240B
Marines with the Machine Gunner’s Course load an M240B medium machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 23, 2014. During the first week of the course the Marines spend a day on ea... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Vanessa D. Shaw demonstrates
Petty Officer 2nd Class Vanessa D. Shaw demonstrates proper flossing with the help of a few second grade students at Zukeran Elementary School on Camp Foster Feb. 7. “I love coming to these schools,” said Shaw.... More
Marines load palletized equipment onto a KC-130J Hercules
Marines load palletized equipment onto a KC-130J Hercules aircraft Nov. 11 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, during preparation for a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief mission to th... More
A Marine with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd
A Marine with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, aims down range during a live-fire, squad attack exercise, Feb. 20, 2015, at Camp Upsher, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. During the... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Sarah L. Hall explains why
Petty Officer 3rd Class Sarah L. Hall explains why dentists wear gloves to students from a second-grade class at Zukeran Elementary School during Children's Dental Health Month on Camp Foster Feb. 7. Hall was a... More
Pfc. Arturo Menchaca uses hand signals to direct Lance
Pfc. Arturo Menchaca uses hand signals to direct Lance Cpl. Bryce E. Sanglay as he drives an extended boom forklift at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 10 during preparation for a humanita... More
Kyouhei Okubo, left, and Niina Higa, place orange slices
Kyouhei Okubo, left, and Niina Higa, place orange slices on plates June 26 at Camp Foster’s Mess Hall 488 while participating in the Japan Student Exchange Program. Students from two junior high schools partici... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Megan E. Soldano body slams Caise S.
U.S. Navy Lt. Megan E. Soldano body slams Caise S. Castle at the conclusion of a costumed sumo wrestling match during a caregiver occupational stress control fair May 23 at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa on Camp F... More
Marines secure a leaking barrel in a sealed container
Marines secure a leaking barrel in a sealed container for transport during a unit training exercise Aug. 23 at a warehouse on Camp Kinser. A fog machine was used to simulate harmful gasses, barrels, gas tanks w... More
Col. Eric M. Mellinger, left, presents a III Marine
Col. Eric M. Mellinger, left, presents a III Marine Expeditionary Force challenge coin to Sasebo City Mayor Norio Tomonaga July 18 at the III MEF Headquarters on Camp Courtney following Tomonaga’s visit. “I bel... More
Marines with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment,
Marines with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division move from a cleared building during a simulated assault on a combat town aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 4, 2014. Moving in squads... More
Maj. Gen. William D. Beydler, right, the commanding
Maj. Gen. William D. Beydler, right, the commanding general for II Marine Expeditionary Force, shakes hands with Petty Officer 1st Class Delita D. Tolbert, a corpsman with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion and re... More
Marines with the Machine Gunner’s Course fire M240B
Marines with the Machine Gunner’s Course fire M240B medium machine guns during a live-fire exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 23, 2014. 21 Splitting into teams of two, the Marines fired the M249 squad au... More
Brig. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, left, and Master Sgt.
Brig. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, left, and Master Sgt. Ramiro Quintaro discusses the safety measures associated with operating a Logistics Vehicle System Replacement Nov. 6 during a visit with Motor Transport Compa... More
Lance Cpl. Joseph Lee, front, and Pfc. Quentin C. Johnson,
Lance Cpl. Joseph Lee, front, and Pfc. Quentin C. Johnson, automotive organizational mechanics with 2nd Transportation Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, remove an exhaust pipe from the underside o... More
Col. Eric M. Mellinger, center left, meets with Sasebo
Col. Eric M. Mellinger, center left, meets with Sasebo City Mayor Norio Tomonaga, center, and members of his staff July 18 at the III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters on Camp Courtney. During the visit, ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew E. Balink explains the
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew E. Balink explains the parts of a M101 105 mm towed howitzer to Republic of the Philippines Army during a mortar exercise Sept. 19 during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2014 at the Cr... More
Mika Yamada massages U.S. Navy Capt. Catherine M.
Mika Yamada massages U.S. Navy Capt. Catherine M. MacDonald’s hand and arm during a caregiver occupational stress control fair May 23 at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa on Camp Foster. Free hand massages, yoga less... More
Two teams compete in a game of tug-of-war July 13 at
Two teams compete in a game of tug-of-war July 13 at the Busy Bee International Japanese Elementary School during the 2nd Annual Friendship Day Picnic. “It helps bring an understanding of (Americans) to the chi... More
Brig. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, center right, is briefed
Brig. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, center right, is briefed before executing motor transport operations Nov. 6 during a training event with Motor Transport Company at Camp Foster. The purpose of the visit was to bett... More
Amphibious Assault Vehicles with 2nd Assault Amphibian
Amphibious Assault Vehicles with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, approach Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N.C., during an amphibious assault and movement to contact training, April 9, 2015. Ea... More
Lance Cpl. Dominic L. LaBeaf dons mission-oriented
Lance Cpl. Dominic L. LaBeaf dons mission-oriented protective posture equipment Feb. 25 during a gas attack drill as part of training scenario on Camp Kinser in preparation for Marine Expeditionary Force Exerci... More
Marines with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion patrol down
Marines with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion patrol down a road March 19 at the Central Training Area during a field training exercise. The Marines patrolled four times a day to increase proficiency and identify ... More
Brig. Gen. Niel E. Nelson, left, congratulates Master
Brig. Gen. Niel E. Nelson, left, congratulates Master Sgt. Michael L. McNeal for earning the Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Award for the best mess hall in the Marine Corps June 9 at the Camp Kinser ... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Sarah L. Hall demonstrates
Petty Officer 3rd Class Sarah L. Hall demonstrates proper brushing techniques for a second grade class at Zukeran Elementary School on Camp Foster Feb. 7. The sailors all volunteered to participate in the event... More
Assault amphibious vehicles drive out of the ocean
Assault amphibious vehicles drive out of the ocean onto Onslow Beach aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 22, 2014, during an amphibious exercise. The Marines of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Divisi... More
Sergeant Shawn M. Seguin, a mortarman with Weapons
Sergeant Shawn M. Seguin, a mortarman with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, and 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, goes over the process of mapping a target for the 81 mm mortar system during a live-fire ... More
An Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching System is launched
An Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching System is launched over a simulated minefield during a field exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 20, 2015. After the rocket launches, there is a small parachute attached... More
2nd Lt. Keith G. Lowell, right, discusses Pfc. Luis
2nd Lt. Keith G. Lowell, right, discusses Pfc. Luis A. Gomez’s concealed position during a simulated security patrol March 19 at the Central Training Area as part of a field training exercise. The officers and ... More
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, strategize
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, strategize for a simulated attack during movement to contact training at a firing range aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 9, 2015. The attacking teams established... More
Marines are ready to deploy aboard a KC-130J Hercules
Marines are ready to deploy aboard a KC-130J Hercules aircraft Nov. 11 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Approximately 300 Marines and Sailors assigned to the forward command element/humanita... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Jeff M. Lyon explains to
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Jeff M. Lyon explains to Republic of the Philippines Marine Corps and Army personnel how to translate information provided by forward observers to direct a M101 105 mm towed howitzer S... More