Marine families spend time with local children
A Marine shows a child from the Nagomi Nursing Home for Children how to bowl at the Camp Schwab Bowling Alley April 21. The Marines who attended are assigned to 3rd Reconnaissance Bn. and 4th Marine Regiment, p... More
Sgt. Timmy J. Crochet hugs his wife Cassandra and son
Sgt. Timmy J. Crochet hugs his wife Cassandra and son Jestin at the explosive ordnance disposal shop on Camp Hansen May 4 after returning from a six and a half-month deployment in Helmand province, Afghanistan.... More
9th ESB honors fallen. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
Marines with 9th Engineer Support Battalion pause to remember Cpl. Michael J. Palacio and Lance Cpl. Kenneth E. Cochran during a memorial service at the Camp Hansen Theater June 21. Palacio served as a military... More
Marines fire M777 howitzers during live-fire training
Marines fire M777 howitzers during live-fire training here, Nov. 12. The Marines are 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. 3rd Bn., 12th Marines are conductin... More
Marines ram home a 155mm round into an M777 howitzer
Marines ram home a 155mm round into an M777 howitzer during live-fire training here Nov. 12. The Marines are from Hotel Battery, a reserve unit headquartered in Richmond, Va., currently attached through the Uni... More
Yasumasa Oshiro speaks with Marines and residents of
Yasumasa Oshiro speaks with Marines and residents of Henoko at the 30th annual Christmas celebration at the USO building here Dec. 3. Oshiro is the district mayor of Henoko. “This is a long standing tradition b... More
Boy Scouts teach Cub Scouts. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
Boy Scouts render a scout salute to the American flag during the opening ceremony of the Ryukyu Rendezvous at Kin Blue Beach Oct. 29. During the rendezvous, the Boy Scouts taught the Cub Scouts the fundamentals... More
Local nationals, U.S. service members and their families
Local nationals, U.S. service members and their families gather outside Gate Two on Camp Hansen to watch the lighting of the Christmas tree outside the gate Dec. 1. The event helps foster relationships between ... More
Marines and French Marine paratroopers play soccer
Marines and French Marine paratroopers play soccer together during Exercise Croix de Sud at Camp la Broche, New Caledonia, Oct. 13. The Marines faced the French Marines in a friendly match before integrating te... More
A Marine secures the beach after a clandestine landing
A Marine secures the beach after a clandestine landing at the Kin Blue Training Area during a scout swimmers course April 30.
Gunnery Sgt. Raoul P. Sheridan, left and Sgt. Justin
Gunnery Sgt. Raoul P. Sheridan, left and Sgt. Justin R. Burch discuss which route to take during a patrol here Nov. 14. The Marines are from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine ... More
Cpl. Frank P. Wippel scans the surrounding area for
Cpl. Frank P. Wippel scans the surrounding area for enemy during Exercise Croix du Sud at Camp la Broche, New Caledonia, Oct. 13. U.S. and French Marines patrolled and conducted sweeping maneuvers to take contr... More
An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor
An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, arrives at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Oct. 1. The aircraft will be based at and operate out of MCAS Futenma. The MV-22B combines the cap... More
Marines and French Marine paratroopers stand in formation
Marines and French Marine paratroopers stand in formation on the first day of Exercise Croix de Sud at Camp la Broche, New Caledonia, Oct. 13. U.S. and French Marines came together for a social prior to beginni... More
Lance Cpl. Brandon A. Russ pulls a lanyard to fire
Lance Cpl. Brandon A. Russ pulls a lanyard to fire an M777 howitzer during live-fire training here Nov. 12. Russ is from Hotel Battery, a reserve unit headquartered in Richmond, Va., currently attached through ... More
MV-22B Ospreys, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor
MV-22B Ospreys, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, arrive at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Oct. 1. The aircraft will be based at and operate out of MCAS Futenma. The MV-22B combines the capabi... More
Scuba safety keeps underwater exploration fun
Scuba gear maintenance is an important part of diving and should be done regularly. Function checks of all equipment is essential to staying safe while diving.
Gunnery Sgt. John S. Mosser, center, salutes while
Gunnery Sgt. John S. Mosser, center, salutes while the national anthem plays during a ceremony in which Mosser was awarded the Gunnery Sergeant John A. Basilone Award for Courage and Commitment at Camp Schwab M... More
Marines with Combat Logistic Regiment 37 performs a
Marines with Combat Logistic Regiment 37 performs a hasty rappel down a hill at JWTC on Camp Gonsalves April 2. Rappelling skills prepare Marines to overcome potential obstacles during deployments. The CLR-37 M... More
Lance Cpl. Juan A. Gutierrez Jr. looks for enemy during
Lance Cpl. Juan A. Gutierrez Jr. looks for enemy during a security halt while on patrol during Exercise Croix du Sud at Camp la Broche, New Caledonia, Oct. 13. Gutierrez is a rifleman with 1st platoon, Company ... More
Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 2 rehearse
Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 2 rehearse looking around a corner to ensure it is clear during the military operations on urban training town here, May 8. The Marines practiced clearing buildings in t... More
Lance Cpl. Hung Q. Nguyen rappels down a 70-foot cliff
Lance Cpl. Hung Q. Nguyen rappels down a 70-foot cliff at the Jungle Warfare Training Center at Camp Gonsalves July 7. Rappelling skills can be used to overcome obstacles such as impassable rock cliffs. Nguyen... More
Students from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Tactical
Students from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Tactical Administrative School in Tokyo view an amphibious assault vehicle at the Combat Assault Battalion motor pool on here Feb. 3. Combat Assault Battalion i... More
Lance Cpl. Nathen S. Langlois, a food service specialist
Lance Cpl. Nathen S. Langlois, a food service specialist with CLR-35, uses a compass to find his way to an objective in the area around Mount Fuji March 1. Marines were taught how to read maps and navigate usin... More
Staff Sgt. Timothy P. Hanson demonstrates how to stun
Staff Sgt. Timothy P. Hanson demonstrates how to stun an enemy combatant during enemy prisoner of war training at Camp Schwab June 15. Hanson is a correctional specialist with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III... More
Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 36 and Marine Wing
Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 36 and Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1 cross a rope bridge at the Jungle Warfare Training Center at Camp Gonsalves July 7. In addition to crossing the bridge, Marines perf... More
Cpl. Michael R. Rivera-Fermaint refuels a humvee during
Cpl. Michael R. Rivera-Fermaint refuels a humvee during a resupply mission here Nov. 17. A rapid resupply point consists of separate refueling, water, food and ammunition stations as well as a trash drop-off po... More
Capt. Peter D. McGrath shows Marines the proper firing
Capt. Peter D. McGrath shows Marines the proper firing position for the M9 service pistol here Nov. 15. McGrath is the executive officer for Hotel Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Divisi... More
Col. David P. Olszowy, Camp Hansen camp commander and
Col. David P. Olszowy, Camp Hansen camp commander and commanding officer of III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group III MEF, thanks everyone for attending the Christmas tree lighting ceremony outside ... More
Cpl. Blake M. Cameron, top, a JWTC instructor, teaches
Cpl. Blake M. Cameron, top, a JWTC instructor, teaches Marines with CLR-37 proper navigation of a hill using the hasty rappel technique at JWTC April 2. Along with rappelling, the Marines also learned proper k... More
French Marine paratroopers descend after a jump during
French Marine paratroopers descend after a jump during Exercise Croix du Sud at Camp la Broche on New Caledonia Oct. 13. The paratroopers jumped from 300 meters while British Army soldiers with The Royal Gurkha... More
Family members from around Okinawa watch as balloons
Family members from around Okinawa watch as balloons float away at the Walk to Remember observance at the chapel on Camp Lester, Oct. 15. The release of the balloons represented letting go of the grief they fel... More
Second Lt. Rothana L. Um reads Lt. Gen. John A. Lejeune’s
Second Lt. Rothana L. Um reads Lt. Gen. John A. Lejeune’s birthday message at 9th Engineer Support Battalion’s Marine Corps birthday ball at The Palms Club on Camp Hansen Oct. 28. Um is the adjutant for 9th ESB... More
Corpsmen roll a victim onto a stretcher during a
Corpsmen roll a victim onto a stretcher during a mass-casualty exercise on Camp Hansen Dec. 6. They were responding to a simulated attack with an improvised explosive device where they picked up the victims and... More
Marines rappel down a cliff at the Jungle Warfare Training
Marines rappel down a cliff at the Jungle Warfare Training Center at Camp Gonsalves July 7. They learned how to create a harness using rope and how to safely descend down cliffs during a rappelling class. The M... More
French Marine paratroopers descend after a jump during
French Marine paratroopers descend after a jump during Exercise Croix du Sud at Camp la Broche on New Caledonia Oct. 13. The paratroopers jumped from 300 meters while British Army soldiers with The Royal Gurkha... More
A 155mm round leaves an M777 howitzer during live-fire
A 155mm round leaves an M777 howitzer during live-fire training here, Nov. 12. The Marines are from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. 3rd Bn., 12th Marine... More
MV-22B Ospreys, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor
MV-22B Ospreys, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, arrive at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Oct. 1. The aircraft will be based at and operate out of MCAS Futenma. The MV-22B combines the capabi... More
Students of the coxswain course maneuver on the ocean
Students of the coxswain course maneuver on the ocean to familiarize themselves with the combat rubber raiding craft at White Beach Naval Facility May 23. Coxswain training is important because it allows the de... More
Marines execute a security halt while on patrol during
Marines execute a security halt while on patrol during Exercise Croix du Sud at Camp la Broche on New Caledonia Oct. 13. While on patrol the platoon took contact multiple times and found one improvised explosiv... More
Marines wash up to the shore at Kin Blue Training Area
Marines wash up to the shore at Kin Blue Training Area during a scout swimmers course April 30. Marines learned how to operate using different methods of entry and egress from the beach. The technique known as ... More
Families unite to remember. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
Family members say a prayer during the Walk to Remember ceremony at the chapel on Camp Lester, Oct. 15. The ceremony is held by the Angel Babies support group, which helps families affected by prenatal loss. (U... More
Lance Cpl. Hung Q. Nguyen crosses a two-strand rope
Lance Cpl. Hung Q. Nguyen crosses a two-strand rope bridge at the Jungle Warfare Training Center at Camp Gonsalves July 7. Nguyen, along with his unit, are participating in a seven-day training package to devel... More
French Marine Pfc. Christopher Bazin, left and U.S.
French Marine Pfc. Christopher Bazin, left and U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. David C. Poynter call in a simulated enemy improvised explosive device sighted on a patrol during Exercise Croix du Sud at Camp la Broche, ... More
French Marines inspect their parachute packs before
French Marines inspect their parachute packs before a jump during Exercise Croix du Sud at Camp la Broche, New Caledonia, Oct. 13. After the jump, the French and U.S. Marines combined to secure two key bridges ... More
Lance Cpl. Ephraim A. Rose walks an OE antenna upright
Lance Cpl. Ephraim A. Rose walks an OE antenna upright Nov. 11. The OE requires 10 poles, guide lines, a feed cone and a coaxial cable. Rose is a radio operator from Hotel Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Re... More
Marines ram home a 155 mm round into an M777 howitzer
Marines ram home a 155 mm round into an M777 howitzer during live-fire training here, Nov. 12. The Marines are from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Each... More
Lance Cpl. Brandon A. Russ fires an M777 howitzer during
Lance Cpl. Brandon A. Russ fires an M777 howitzer during live-fire training here, Nov. 12. Russ is from Hotel Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. 3... More
Lance Cpl. Brandon A. Russ fires an M777 howitzer during
Lance Cpl. Brandon A. Russ fires an M777 howitzer during live-fire training here, Nov. 12. Russ is from Hotel Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. 3... More
Gen. James F. Amos, 38th commandant of the Marine Corps,
Gen. James F. Amos, 38th commandant of the Marine Corps, (left) and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, 17th sergeant major of the Marine Corps talk to Marines and sailors with III Marine Expediti... More
Mess hall: first choice for Marines, sailors
Marines and sailors stationed on Camp Foster await their self-created Oki-burrito at the Foster Mess Hall, Oct. 14. The new Oki-burrito is part of a new island-wide campaign to encourage Marines and sailors to ... More
Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 35 discuss the
Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 35 discuss the correct path to reach an objective while conducting land navigation near Mount Fuji March 1. CLR-35 is part of 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expedi... 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
U.S. Marines patrol during Exercise Croix du Sud at
U.S. Marines patrol during Exercise Croix du Sud at Camp la Broche New Caledonia, Oct. 13. While on patrol, the platoon of Marines engaged the enemy multiple times and found one improvised explosive device. The... More
Cpl. Joseph M. Rohrer waits to fly over the target
Cpl. Joseph M. Rohrer waits to fly over the target zone at W-174 range in the East China Sea Sept. 14. Rohrer, a crew chief with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircr... More
Typhoon Jelawat, which made landfall on Okinawa Sept.
Typhoon Jelawat, which made landfall on Okinawa Sept. 29, left the island littered with debris, uprooted trees, overturned vehicles and caused other destruction. Cleanup crews began working immediately upon dec... More
U.S. Marines load into a French Armed Forces EC725
U.S. Marines load into a French Armed Forces EC725 Caracal helicopter prior to a helicopter raid as part of Exercise Croix du Sud in Kumac, New Caledonia, Oct. 24. After being dropped in a landing zone, the Mar... More
Marines are transported by French helicopters during
Marines are transported by French helicopters during a helicopter raid as part of Exercise Croix du Sud in Kumac, New Caledonia, Oct. 24. After being dropped in the landing zone, the Marines secured an enemy co... More
Lance Cpl. Garrett D. Spino throws a smoke grenade
Lance Cpl. Garrett D. Spino throws a smoke grenade to signal French helicopters during a helicopter raid as part of Exercise Croix du Sud in Kumac, New Caledonia, Oct. 24. After dropping in the landing zone the... More
Pfc. Patrick S. Riedy uses the handheld interagency
Pfc. Patrick S. Riedy uses the handheld interagency identity detection equipment system to scan the iris of Pfc. James D. Smith during enemy prisoner of war training at Camp Schwab June 15. Riedy and Smith are ... More
A round departs from an M777 howitzer here Nov. 16.
A round departs from an M777 howitzer here Nov. 16. 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force is conducting Artillery Relocation Training Program 11-3 to sustain a... More
Gunnery Sgt. John S. Mosser, right, is presented the
Gunnery Sgt. John S. Mosser, right, is presented the Gunnery Sergeant John A. Basilone Award for Courage and Commitment by Lt. Col. Travis L. Homiak during a ceremony at Camp Schwab May 3. Mosser is a platoon s... More
Cpl. Joseph H. Leiding, left, shows Cpl. Yonique R.
Cpl. Joseph H. Leiding, left, shows Cpl. Yonique R. Cousins how to tie an around-the-body knot during a knot-tying class at the Jungle Warfare Training Center at Camp Gonsalves July 7. The knot can be used when... 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. Anthony R. Surprenant fires shots during
Lance Cpl. Anthony R. Surprenant fires shots during a table three shooting platform here March 5. While conducting table three the Marines wore a full combat load while engaging targets allowing them to operate... More
A seven-ton truck drops off an empty water bull in
A seven-ton truck drops off an empty water bull in order to pick up a full replacement during a resupply mission here Nov. 17. A rapid resupply point is set up to save batteries time when in need of supplies an... More
Marines launch a combat rubber raiding craft into the
Marines launch a combat rubber raiding craft into the ocean during a coxswain course at White Beach Naval Facility May 23. During the course, the Marines familiarized themselves with every part of the CRRCs and... More
Marines assist with maintenance at Okinawan home for disabled
Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, wipe down windows alongside residents from Chuo-Ikusei-En in Urasoe City July 25. The Marines were part of a volunteer grou... More
Bodybuilders flex to impress, win competition
Philip M. Ricardo Jr., a professional bodybuilder, poses for the crowd during his guest performance at the 2011 Far East Body Building Competition July 31 at the Camp Foster Theater. Ricardo is a former Marine ... More
Americans, Okinawans share local tradition
Sushi chefs from Ginowan City prepare a freshly caught, 150-pound tuna for the guests of the Ginowan City moon-viewing sushi party at the Habu Pit on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Sept. 9. The party was host... More
Simulator enables call-for-fire training
David E. Gaul shows Marine leaders and other virtual trainer staff the capabilities of the supporting arms virtual trainer on Camp Hansen Nov. 3. The SAVT facilitates calling for indirect fire on different type... More
Smoke billows as a round travels to its target from
Smoke billows as a round travels to its target from an M777 howitzer here Nov. 16. 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force is conducting Artillery Relocation Tra... 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
Reconnaissance Marines tread water with air tanks,
Reconnaissance Marines tread water with air tanks, weighted belts, fins and scuba masks during the final stage of a proficiency screening at the aquatics center on Camp Schwab Feb. 2. During this portion of the... More
Lance Cpl. Jaxen K. Alstrom plays table tennis with
Lance Cpl. Jaxen K. Alstrom plays table tennis with a child from Henoko at the 30th annual Christmas celebration at the USO building here Dec. 3. Alstrom is an assault amphibious vehicle operator with Combat As... More
Students from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Tactical
Students from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Tactical Administrative School in Tokyo view a demonstration of a smoke screen from an amphibious assault vehicle at Combat Assault Battalion on Camp Schwab Feb... More
U.S. Marines watch as French Armed Forces' aircraft
U.S. Marines watch as French Armed Forces' aircraft drop supplies during Exercise Croix du Sud in Kumac, New Caledonia, Oct. 22. The U.S. Marines retrieved and transported the supplies to a battalion headquarte... More
U.S. Marines patrol during Exercise Croix du Sud at
U.S. Marines patrol during Exercise Croix du Sud at Camp la Broche New Caledonia, Oct. 13. While on patrol, the platoon of Marines engaged the enemy multiple times and found one improvised explosive device. The... More
Marines secure the beach after conducting a clandestine
Marines secure the beach after conducting a clandestine landing at the Kin Blue Training Area during a scout swimmers course April 30. The Marines landed in pairs to provide security for each other as they move... More
Marines load a combat rubber raiding craft during a
Marines load a combat rubber raiding craft during a coxswain course at White Beach Naval Facility May 23. The Marines were taught to crank the throttle of the CRRC to allow the boat to stick to the safety boat.... More
Marines gather materials while demolishing temporary
Marines gather materials while demolishing temporary buildings on the Marine Corps Air Station Futenma flightline Sept. 21. The buildings were constructed in 2006 and meant to be used as temporary workspaces. T... More
UDP brings Richmond Marines overseas
Gunnery Sgt. Raoul P. Sheridan, left and Sgt. Justin R. Burch discuss which route to take during a patrol here Nov. 14. The Marines are from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine ... More
Reconnaissance Marines enter the water with their ankles
Reconnaissance Marines enter the water with their ankles bound and hands clenched tightly together during the initial stage of a proficiency screening at the aquatics center on Camp Schwab Feb. 2. The screening... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Dustin P. McCann shows Marines
Petty Officer 3rd Class Dustin P. McCann shows Marines the proper technique for a fireman’s carry during casualty evacuation rehearsals at the Combine Arms Training Center on Camp Fuji, Japan, Nov. 9. The Marin... More
Gerald Sharber, athletic director, Marine Corps Community
Gerald Sharber, athletic director, Marine Corps Community Services Semper Fit Camp Foster addresses the crowd before the skills competition June 29. The skills competition kicked off the six-day Firecracker Sof... More
Lance Cpl. Ben G. Stauffer, a field military policeman
Lance Cpl. Ben G. Stauffer, a field military policeman with Combat Logistics Regiment 37 demonstrates how to properly restrain an enemy during an enemy prisoners of war class at the Camp Fuji dojo, March 2. Dur... More
Marines with Ammunition Company practice detaining
Marines with Ammunition Company practice detaining an enemy combatant during enemy prisoner of war training at Camp Schwab June 15. The company will travel to Camp Fuji, Japan, to execute a two-week EPW trainin... More
An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor
An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, taxis up the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Oct. 1. The aircraft will be based at and operate out of MCAS Futenma. The MV-22B... More
Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd
Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force load a seven-ton truck with food during a resupply mission here Nov. 17. The battery calls in their needs da... More
Gunnery Sgt. Jeremy S. Venable, a participant in the
Gunnery Sgt. Jeremy S. Venable, a participant in the Advanced Rider Track Day and an 18-year motorcycle-riding veteran, awaits his turn to ride on the temporary track on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma July 16... More
Rounds from a .50-caliber Browning machine gun are
Rounds from a .50-caliber Browning machine gun are fired during an aerial gunnery exercise at the W-174 range Sept. 14.
Cpl. Gregory D. Washington performs a security halt
Cpl. Gregory D. Washington performs a security halt during a patrol here Nov. 14. Washington is from Hotel Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Secu... More
Marines locate, ambush mock enemy
Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 35 search the bodies of mock enemy combatants at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, March 8. CLR-35 is part of 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Exp... More
Marines with CLR-37 rappel down a 70-foot cliff at
Marines with CLR-37 rappel down a 70-foot cliff at JWTC April 2. The Marines performed three controlled safety stops as part of their training.
Marines run to form a security perimeter after landing
Marines run to form a security perimeter after landing on a airstrip as part of Exercise Croix du Sud in Kumac, New Caledonia, Oct. 21. The Marines secured the airfield as part of a humanitarian aid and disaste... More
Kim Johnson-Olion of Yardbusters team swings during
Kim Johnson-Olion of Yardbusters team swings during the home run derby at the skills competition June 29. Yardbusters would go on to win the women’s tournament during the Firecracker Softball Tournament.
Lance Cpl. Derek W. Schultz, a combat engineer with
Lance Cpl. Derek W. Schultz, a combat engineer with Engineer Operations Company, MWSS-172, uses a plasma torch to cut loose a support beam from a temporary building on the MCAS Futenma flightline Sept. 21.
Lance Cpl. Richard M. Oliva, a field military policeman
Lance Cpl. Richard M. Oliva, a field military policeman with Combat Logistics Regiment 37 shows Marines from CLR-35 how to cuff an enemy during an instructional period about enemy prisoners of war at the Camp F... More
Lance Cpl. Nathen S. Langlois executes a hammer pair
Lance Cpl. Nathen S. Langlois executes a hammer pair during a table three shooting platform, here, March 5. A hammer pair is two shots to the center of the target. The Marines were taught many other techniques ... More
Marines watch as French Marine paratroopers descend
Marines watch as French Marine paratroopers descend after a jump during Exercise Croix du Sud at Camp la Broche on New Caledonia Oct. 13. The paratroopers jumped from 300 meters while British Army soldiers with... More