A Marine examines 12-gauge shotgun shells during a
A Marine examines 12-gauge shotgun shells during a field ammunition supply point exercise Sept. 18 at Landing Zone Dodo in the Central Training Area. The Marine is with Ammunition Co.
Staff Sgt. Paul J. Delekto Jr., center, shows Cpl.
Staff Sgt. Paul J. Delekto Jr., center, shows Cpl. Kayla E. Morales, right, the proper application of a mechanical advantage control hold technique on Lance Cpl Cory A. Wilson at Camp Schwab April 15 during sec... More
Marines, sailors evacuate injured Marine from JWTC
Lance Cpl. Robert A. Weimer recovers from surgery at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa May 9 after suffering a complex leg fracture during training at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Camp Gonsalves. Following the... More
Ikeshiro Satoshi, center, waves at volunteers supporting
Ikeshiro Satoshi, center, waves at volunteers supporting the 14th annual Kadena Special Olympics Nov. 2 at Kadena Air Base. “I am really happy to be here, it’s fun,” said Satoshi, who was an athlete during the ... More
Lance Cpl. Amy C. Jaques helps five-year-old Austin
Lance Cpl. Amy C. Jaques helps five-year-old Austin W. McMahan into a 7-ton truck during a junior warrior day on Camp Foster April 12. The tour was part of different activities that recognized military children... More
Brig. Gen. Niel E. Nelson, left, reviews operational
Brig. Gen. Niel E. Nelson, left, reviews operational documents with Sgt. Damon R. Wheeler Sept. 18 at Landing Zone Dodo in the Central Training Area. Nelson is the commanding general of 3rd MLG, and Wheeler is ... More
Marines enter an occupied building during a training
Marines enter an occupied building during a training event Nov. 21 at the MOUT town near Camp Hansen. “At first, we started off slow and without any (special effect small-arms marking system) rounds, so the Mar... More
Higa Akihiro operates the fire hose controls as part
Higa Akihiro operates the fire hose controls as part of a mobile aircraft fire training device exercise at the Camp Hansen Joint Training Facility May 2. Personnel assigned to Fire and Emergency Services typica... More
Spouses network, connect at Jane Wayne Day
Maria P. Luna performs a defensive move against Sgt. Itsarayouth G. Tisapak while attending a Marine Corps martial arts program exhibition during 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment Jane Wayne Day May 31 at Cam... More
Marines ensure security posture with K-9s
Cpl. Dustin K. Campbell walks the perimeter of the area with his military working dog Aug. 28 at Camp Kinser in support of various exercises. Campbell is a military working dog handler with 3rd Law Enforcement ... More
First Sgt. Richard M. Allen stands ready to pivot during
First Sgt. Richard M. Allen stands ready to pivot during an intermediate combat rifle marksmanship shoot July 24 at Range 8 on Camp Hansen. The drills are meant to increase the Marines’ confidence in their rifl... More
Lance Cpl. Gabriel Alcantar prepares to load the a
Lance Cpl. Gabriel Alcantar prepares to load the a 155 mm high explosive round into the M77A2 155 mm lightweight howitzer at the East Fuji Maneuver Area by Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji Oct. 2 during... More
Crewmasters serve as jack-of-all-trades
Pfc. Anthony D. Black turns on an auxiliary power unit to start an engine on a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft May 8 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Black is crewmaster a with Marine Aerial Refueler Transp... More
Marines with Battery F fire an M777A2 155 mm lightweight
Marines with Battery F fire an M777A2 155 mm lightweight howitzer at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji Oct. 2 as part of Artillery Relocation Training Program 13-3. The Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 10t... More
Lance Cpl. Sean M. Clark shoots while advancing during
Lance Cpl. Sean M. Clark shoots while advancing during an intermediate combat rifle marksmanship course July 24 at Range 8 on Camp Hansen. “The course applies the basics of rifle marksmanship and combat rifle m... More
USO boosts morale with Victory Belles
The Victory Belles, from left to right, Dody D. Nolan, Mandi Ridgedell and Rebecca Nugent, perform for service members July 3 during a USO-sponsored event at the Courtney Theater on Camp Courtney. The performer... More
Hansen USO hosts Halloween party
Nakasone Hinata paints Keira C. Hegel’s face during the 2nd annual Haunted Hansen Halloween Party Oct. 31 at the Camp Hansen USO. The party further developed relationships between the Marines and the communitie... More
Marines prepare simulated IEDs during an IED recognition
Marines prepare simulated IEDs during an IED recognition course Nov. 21 at the MOUT town near Camp Hansen. The IED was simulated with a CO2 canister and a plastic bottle wired to a detonator, creating a loud ba... More
Internally transportable vehicle provides expeditionary capability
Cpl. Dylan M. Burke, right, and Cpl. Dylan L. Dedmon embark the M1161 internally transportable vehicle aboard an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft Oct. 23 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. “The ITV is designe... More
Community and service members applauded participants
Community and service members applauded participants of the 14th annual Kadena Special Olympics Nov. 2 at Kadena Air Base. Since its inception in 2000, the KSO has broken down barriers and created an environmen... More
Lance Cpl. Mariah C. Redlo examines detonator assemblies
Lance Cpl. Mariah C. Redlo examines detonator assemblies during a field ammunition supply point exercise Sept. 18 at Landing Zone Dodo in the Central Training Area. Redlo is an ammunition technician with Ammuni... More
Marines with Battery F position an M777A2 155 mm lightweight
Marines with Battery F position an M777A2 155 mm lightweight howitzer Sept. 30 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, in support of Artillery Relocation Training Program 13-3. The Marines are with 2... More
From left to right, Chief Warrant Officer Christopher
From left to right, Chief Warrant Officer Christopher D. Jay, Capt. Sean D. Wills and Gunnery Sgt. John C. O’Neal IV execute a drill during the combat pistol program Oct. 29 at Range 15 on Camp Hansen. Jay is a... More
A Marine rushes into a building Nov. 21 during a training
A Marine rushes into a building Nov. 21 during a training event at the MOUT town near Camp Hansen. The training built unit cohesion and combat proficiency. The Marines are with 7th Comm. Bn., III MHG, III MEF.
Corpsmen ready during ARTP. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
Petty Officer 1st Class KC E. Lorilla and Petty Officer 3rd Class Wen P. Mirando treat Cpl. Joshua O. Benedictus for simulated injuries during a medical evacuation exercise June 8 at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, H... More
ARTP 13-1 concludes, US Marine Corps Photo
Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, fire a 155 mm high-explosive round June 17 at the Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, as part of the Artillery Relocation Training Program 13-1. 3rd Bn.,... More
Capt. John S. Kim, left, delivers a presentation to
Capt. John S. Kim, left, delivers a presentation to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force officers about the assault amphibious vehicle July 12 at Camp Schwab as part of the Japan observer exchange program. “The JOEP... More
A Marine draws his M9A1 9 mm pistol from its holster
A Marine draws his M9A1 9 mm pistol from its holster during combat pistol program qualification Oct. 29 at Range 15 on Camp Hansen. Photo by Lance Cpl. Henry J. Antenor
Firefighters battle a fire during a mobile aircraft
Firefighters battle a fire during a mobile aircraft fire training device exercise at the Camp Hansen Joint Training Facility May 2. Firefighters used the device to create controlled burns in a replicated fusela... More
Lance Cpl. John R. Chiri, left, and Cpl. John J. Stubbs
Lance Cpl. John R. Chiri, left, and Cpl. John J. Stubbs ram a 155 mm high-explosive round into the breech of an M777A2 155 mm lightweight howitzer at CATC Camp Fuji, Oct. 2 as part of Artillery Relocation Train... More
A Marine loads 9 mm rounds into a magazine during combat
A Marine loads 9 mm rounds into a magazine during combat pistol program qualification Oct. 29 at Range 15 on Camp Hansen. The qualification was the first time implementing the CPP on Marine Corps Base Camp Smed... More
A Marine adjusts his rifle combat optic before an
A Marine adjusts his rifle combat optic before an intermediate combat rifle marksmanship course July 24 at Range 8 on Camp Hansen. The ICRM shoot consisted of pivot drills, movement to contact, hammer pairs, co... More
he An impact zone was is struck during a live- fire
he An impact zone was is struck during a live- fire exercise with Battery F aArtillery Marines at the East Fuji Maneuver Area by Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji Oct. 2 during Artillery Relocation Tra... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force officers observe a
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force officers observe a static display of assault amphibious vehicles July 12 at Camp Schwab as part of the Japan observer exchange program. “The JOEP members came here to inquire abo... More
Firefighters battle a fire during a mobile aircraft
Firefighters battle a fire during a mobile aircraft fire training device exercise at the Camp Hansen Joint Training Facility May 2. Firefighters used the device to create controlled burns in a replicated fusela... More
Marines ascend a stairway during a room and building
Marines ascend a stairway during a room and building clearing training event Nov. 21 at the military operations on urbanized terrain town near Camp Hansen to build unit cohesion and increase combat proficiency.... More
Volunteers and participants release balloons to begin
Volunteers and participants release balloons to begin the 14th annual Kadena Special Olympics Nov. 2 at Kadena Air Base. “The Kadena Special Olympics provides an opportunity for the participating athletes and a... More
Firefighters enter the mobile aircraft fire training
Firefighters enter the mobile aircraft fire training device during a mobile aircraft fire training device exercise at the Camp Hansen Joint Training Facility May 2. Firefighters used the device to create contro... More
Firefighters battle a fire during a mobile aircraft
Firefighters battle a fire during a mobile aircraft fire training device exercise at the Camp Hansen Joint Training Facility May 2. Firefighters used the device to create controlled burns in a replicated fusela... More
Artillery Marines battle clock during training
Marines fire 155 mm high-explosive rounds down range using the M777A2 155 mm lightweight howitzer June 11 at the Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, during artillery relocation training program 13-1. The... More
Lance Cpl. Juan C. Navarro subdues Lance Cpl. Blake
Lance Cpl. Juan C. Navarro subdues Lance Cpl. Blake J. Green as part of his security augmentation force training at Camp Schwab, April 15. The course contained a variety of training, including baton fundamental... More
A Marine with Battery F parks a 7-ton truck while towing
A Marine with Battery F parks a 7-ton truck while towing an M777A2 155 mm lightweight howitzer Sept. 30 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, in support of Artillery Relocation Training Program 13-... More
Marines with Battery F fire an M777A2 155 mm lightweight
Marines with Battery F fire an M777A2 155 mm lightweight howitzer during a live-fire training evolution at the East Fuji Maneuver Area by Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji Oct. 2 during Artillery Relocati... More
Marines move to an objective during a training event
Marines move to an objective during a training event Nov. 21 at the military operations on urbanized terrain town near Camp Hansen. The Marines refreshed basic infantry tactics including patrolling, improvised ... More
Lance Cpl. Mark R. Souilliard counts and examines ammunition
Lance Cpl. Mark R. Souilliard counts and examines ammunition during a field ammunition supply point exercise Sept.18 at Landing Zone Dodo in the Central Training Area. “We keep account of all the ammunition fue... More
Firefighters battle a fire during a mobile aircraft
Firefighters battle a fire during a mobile aircraft fire training device exercise at the Camp Hansen Joint Training Facility May 2. Firefighters used the device to create controlled burns in a replicated fusela... More
Marines pull together during competition
Cpl. Cynthia S. Raiche leads her team during a 7-ton truck-pull event at Roberts Field on Camp Kinser on May 14 as part of the 3rd Maintenance Battalion “wrench-off.” The event was designed so the battalion’s f... More
Marines with Battery F fire an M777A2 155 mm lightweight
Marines with Battery F fire an M777A2 155 mm lightweight howitzer Oct. 2 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji as part of Artillery Relocation Traning Program 13-3. The ARTP was established by the governme... More
Firefighters enter the mobile aircraft fire training
Firefighters enter the mobile aircraft fire training device during a mobile aircraft fire training device exercise at the Camp Hansen Joint Training Facility May 2. Firefighters used the device to create contro... More