Philippine service members sit in a MV-22 Osprey during
Philippine service members sit in a MV-22 Osprey during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 at Clark Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 2. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by U.S. Marine and... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christy Barron, an ammo tech
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christy Barron, an ammo tech with Combat Logistics Battalion 3 attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, catches a ball while playing with a group of school children at Lapaha Elementary Schoo... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, III
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General, shakes 1st Lt. Theodore M. Balboni’s hand after awarding him with the Navy Achievement Medal on Camp Foster, ... More
U.S. MarineCorps Lance Cpl. Carlos Escobarurbina with
U.S. MarineCorps Lance Cpl. Carlos Escobarurbina with Task Force Koa Moana 17 and a local child clean up a memorial site on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, Kiribati, June 19, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to impro... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Krishtian Nielson, Sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Krishtian Nielson, Sergeant Major for Combat Logistics Regiment-3, talks to Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17 aboard the USNS Sacagawea, off the coast of Australia, Aug. 31... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 17 gather on the main deck of the USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) off the Coast of Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, Kiribati, June 13, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to i... More
Philippine Marine Corps Cpl. Rosewel L. Bedaña (left),
Philippine Marine Corps Cpl. Rosewel L. Bedaña (left), scout sniper with 64th Force Reconnaissance Company, Marine Special Operation Forces Group, sights in on the target area, while U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Rafa... More
Philippine Marines, with 64th Force Reconnaissance
Philippine Marines, with 64th Force Reconnaissance Company, Marine Special Operation Forces Group, start a fire during Jungle Environment Survival Training during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 (PHIBLEX 15) a... More
A CH-53E Super Stallion conducts an external lift during
A CH-53E Super Stallion conducts an external lift during a Helicopter Support Team (HST) training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 11, 2016. The HST training was conducted to increase proficiencies in logis... More
U.S. Marines with 3D Reconnaissance Battalion and Philippine
U.S. Marines with 3D Reconnaissance Battalion and Philippine Marines, with 64th Force Reconnaissance Company, Marine Special Operation Forces Group, pray before eating at Ternate, Philippines during Jungle Envi... More
A Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldier throws
A Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldier throws a U.S. Marine during martial arts training as a part of exercise Forest Light at Somagahara, Japan, March 7, 2017. Forest Light is designed to maintain the re... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 3rd Marine Division review
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 3rd Marine Division review the 3rd Marine Division historical exhibit after its unveiling on the 74th anniversary of the Division aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 16, 20... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Anthony Weight, right, a rifleman
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Anthony Weight, right, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion 4th Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, and a member of the Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste look at a target following ... More
U.S. Marines with 12th Marines Regiment, Headquarters
U.S. Marines with 12th Marines Regiment, Headquarters Battery, attached to 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, play cards following a day of training at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Japan, during Artillery Relocation Tra... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 pose for
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 pose for a photo with school children at Lapaha Elementary School as a part of Exercise TAFAKULA, on Tongatapu Island, Tonga, July 20, 2017. Exercise TAFAKULA is design... More
The Kiribati National Police Forces rehearse for the
The Kiribati National Police Forces rehearse for the Independence Day parade, on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, Kiribati, June 15, 2017. Kiribati gained its independence from the United Kingdom in 1979 and is cele... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 run during
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 run during a live fire drill at Plum Barracks Training Area, New Caledonia, June 29, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability with our partners, enhan... More
U.S. service members with III Marine Expeditionary
U.S. service members with III Marine Expeditionary Force deploy to Command Post Exercise (CPX) 16 on Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 29, 2016. CPX 16 is conducted to improve the III MEF capabilities in intelligence and lo... More
U.S. Navy Commander Heather Lee, retired, delivers
U.S. Navy Commander Heather Lee, retired, delivers a speech during the cake cutting ceremony for the 241st birthday of the United States Navy, on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 7, 2016. The Sailors and Marin... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, install
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, install a canopy on a 7-ton truck while conducting battery level training at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Japan, during Artillery Relocation Training Program (ARTP) 1... More
Philippine Marine Corps Cpl. Rosewel L. Bedaña, scout
Philippine Marine Corps Cpl. Rosewel L. Bedaña, scout sniper with 64th Force Reconnaissance Company, Marine Special Operation Forces Group, sights in during an amphibious raid at Ternate, Philippines, as a part... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion and
U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion and Philippine Marines, with 64th Force Reconnaissance Company, Marine Special Operation Forces Group, walk through the jungle during Jungle Environment Survival T... More
Members of the Vanuatu Police Force detain and search
Members of the Vanuatu Police Force detain and search a vehicle during a vehicle search drill as a part of Exercise Koa Moana 17 in Port Vila, Vanuatu, Aug. 15, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve intero... More
A Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldier observes
A Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldier observes as members of his team fast rope from a MV-22 osprey during exercise Forest Light at Somagahara, Japan, March 9, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bilate... More
Philippine Marine Corps Sgt. Ruby Saritalla Jr, with
Philippine Marine Corps Sgt. Ruby Saritalla Jr, with 7th Marine Company, Assault and Armor Battalion, sits in a MV-22 Osprey during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 at Clark Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 2. PHIBL... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, currently
U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, currently attached to 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and Philippine Marines with 64th Force Reconnaissance Company, Marine Special Operation Forces Group, exit... More
Philippine Marine Corps Sgt. Mark C. Bolivar, with
Philippine Marine Corps Sgt. Mark C. Bolivar, with 64th Reconnaissance Battalion, Marine Special Forces Group, demonstrates how to set up traps during Jungle Environment Survival Training as a part of Amphibiou... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Jeffrey S. Caraway,
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Jeffrey S. Caraway, 3rd Marine Division reproductions Staff non-commissioned officer in charge, left, and Sgt. Maj. Vincent C. Santiago, 3rd Marine Division Sergeant Major, righ... More
New Zealand Army Bombardier Calla Poi, second in command
New Zealand Army Bombardier Calla Poi, second in command for Bravo Barrel, with 161st Battery, 16th Field Regiment, prepares an m879 practice round into casing during 81mm mortar training in support of SSang Yo... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Elvis Nunez, a rifleman with
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Elvis Nunez, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion 4th Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, assesses an area during a raid for the culminating event of Exercise Crocodilo in Metinaro, Tim... More
U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Marine Division color guard presents
U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Marine Division color guard presents the colors during a change of command ceremony as Maj. Gen. Richard L. Simcock II relinquished command to Maj. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake on Camp Courtne... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William Pearn, a Shohola,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William Pearn, a Shohola, Pennsylvania native, fires at a target during exercise Forest Light at Somagahara, Japan, March 8, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bilateral training ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Aaron Medlin, a rifleman with
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Aaron Medlin, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion 4th Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, manages members of the Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste during Military Operation Urban T... More
A Philippine Marine with 64th Force Reconnaissance
A Philippine Marine with 64th Force Reconnaissance Company, Marine Special Operation Forces Group, rides on a small unit riverine craft after an amphibious raid at Ternate, Philippines, as a part of Amphibious ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Harris Johnson, with III Marine
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Harris Johnson, with III Marine Headquarters Group is pinned on sergeant during a meritorious promotion ceremony as a part of Command Post Exercise (CPX) 16 on Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 02, 20... More
U.S. Marines and Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force
U.S. Marines and Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers discuss range regulations during exercise Forest Light at Somagahara, Japan, March 8, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bilateral training opportu... More
New Zealand Army soldiers with 161st Battery, 16th
New Zealand Army soldiers with 161st Battery, 16th Field Regiment get their picture taken prior to marksmanship training in support of SSang Yong 2016, on Suseong Ri Firing Range, South Korea, March 4, 2016. Ex... More
French soldiers and U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa
French soldiers and U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 load equipment onto the USNS Sacagawea off the coast of Nouméa, New Caledonia, July 10, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability w... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion and
U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion and Philippine Marines, with 64th Force Reconnaissance Company, Marine Special Operation Forces Group, walk through the jungle at Ternate, Philippines during Jungl... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron-
U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron- 267 prepare a UH-1Y Huey for a Mission Rehearsal Exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, April 26, 2017. The Mission Rehearsal Ex... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Richard L. Simcock II,
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Richard L. Simcock II, commanding general of 3rd Marine Division, discusses with Marines and Sailors the significance of exercises like Blue Chromite 2017 to the greater Indo-Asia-Pa... More
3rd Marine Division Marines and Sailors salute the
3rd Marine Division Marines and Sailors salute the colors during a change of command ceremony for 3rd Marine Division as Maj. Gen. Richard L. Simcock II relinquishes command to Maj. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake on ... More
U.S. service members and Military Sealift Command
U.S. service members and Military Sealift Command crewmembers with Task Force Koa Moana 17 pick up trash on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, Kiribati, June 14, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve theater secu... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud, a combat
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud, a combat videographer with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Combat Camera, records Marines working on a generator during Command Post Exercise (CPX) 16 on Okinawa, ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William Pearn, a Shohola,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William Pearn, a Shohola, Pennsylvania native, maneuvers around a training area during a stalking exercise as a part of Forest Light at Somagahara, Japan, March 10, 2017. Forest Lig... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Elvis Nunez, a rifleman with
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Elvis Nunez, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion 4th Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, is detained by members of the Vanuatu Police Force during a vehicle search drill in Port Vila, ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Richard L. Simcock II,
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Richard L. Simcock II, outgoing 3rd Marine Division commanding general, speaks during a change of command ceremony after relinquishing command for 3rd Marine Division to Maj. Gen. Cr... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Viktor I. Cadente (right), with
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Viktor I. Cadente (right), with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, color guard, and a Philippine Marine present the colors during the closing ceremony for Amphibious Landing Exercise ... More
The Kiribati National Police Forces rehearse for the
The Kiribati National Police Forces rehearse for the Independence Day parade, on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, Kiribati, June 15, 2017. Kiribati gained its independence from the United Kingdom in 1979 and is cele... More
A Tractor, Rubber Tired, Articulated steering, Multipurpose
A Tractor, Rubber Tired, Articulated steering, Multipurpose John Deere 624 KR, places a water tank on the ground during Command Post Exercise (CPX) 16 on Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 31, 2016. CPX 16 is conducted to im... More
U.S. Marines and sailors with Task Force Koa Moana
U.S. Marines and sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 17, and local children clean up a memorial site on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, Kiribati, June 19, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve theater security, a... More
A member of the Vanuatu Police Force holds an M9 pistol
A member of the Vanuatu Police Force holds an M9 pistol aboard the USNS Sacagawea during Exercise Koa Moana 17, off the coast of Vanuatu, Aug. 19, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability with... More
A UH-1J Huey (Hiyodori) aircraft takes off during a
A UH-1J Huey (Hiyodori) aircraft takes off during a casualty evacuation drill at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Japan, during Artillery Relocation Training Program (ARTP) 15-3, Nov. 21, 2015. ARTP enables Marine Cor... More
New Zealand Army soldiers with 161st Battery, 16th
New Zealand Army soldiers with 161st Battery, 16th Field Regiment conduct 81mm mortar training in support of SSang Yong 2016, Suseong Ri Firing Range, South Korea, March 2, 2016. Exercise Ssang Yong 2016 is a b... More
U.S. Marine Corps SSgt. Nathan Mclain, left, platoon
U.S. Marine Corps SSgt. Nathan Mclain, left, platoon sergeant for Task Force Koa Moana (TFKM) 17, talks to U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Andrew Buck, platoon commander for TFKM 17, during a raid for the culminating e... More
U.S. Marines with 12th Marines Regiment, Headquarters
U.S. Marines with 12th Marines Regiment, Headquarters Battery, attached to 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, guide a Humvee under camouflage netting at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Japan, during Artillery Relocation Tr... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Joseph Anderson, a policeman
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Joseph Anderson, a policeman with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, shows members of the Vanuatu Police Force a controlling technique on Lance Cpl. ... More
U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th
U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (2/5), and Philippine Marines with 31st Marine Company, Marine Battalion Landing Team 1, run during platoon movement to contact drills at Crow ... More
New Zealand Army soldiers with 161st Battery, 16th
New Zealand Army soldiers with 161st Battery, 16th Field Regiment, conduct 81mm mortar training in support of SSang Yong 2016, Suseong Ri Firing Range, South Korea, March 4, 2016. Exercise Ssang Yong 2016 is a ... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 load magazines
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 load magazines at Plum Barracks Training Area, New Caledonia, June 29, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability with our partners, enhance military-to... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Raymond Miller, a policeman
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Raymond Miller, a policeman with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, demonstrates how to search a detainee to members of the Vanuatu Police Force in Port Vi... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua Rothering with
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua Rothering with Task Force Koa Moana 17 pulls weeds from a memorial site on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, Kiribati, June 19, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve theater se... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 conduct patrolling
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 conduct patrolling drills aboard the USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2), June 3, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve theater security, law enforcement, and infantry trainin... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17, and French
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17, and French soldiers help move obstacles to a designated area in Nouméa, New Caledonia, July 7, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability with our part... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Abramov, right, a Chemical
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Abramov, right, a Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Defense Specialist helps Lance Cpl. John Chun, left, a CBRN response element team member, put on his HAZMAT suit on Camp ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Raymond Miller with Task Force
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Raymond Miller with Task Force Koa Moana 17, participates in a game of Tug-of-War against French soldiers in celebration for Bastille Day aboard the USNS Sacagawea on July 14, 2017. Basti... More
Philippine Marines, with 64th Reconnaissance Battalion,
Philippine Marines, with 64th Reconnaissance Battalion, Marine Special Operations Group, demonstrate how to set a trap during Jungle Environment Survival Training as a part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 (... More
A U.S. Marine with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th
A U.S. Marine with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, sights in during platoon movement to contact drills at Crow Valley, Philippines, during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 (PHIBLEX 15), Oct. 2... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Andrew Buck, left, platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Andrew Buck, left, platoon commander for Task Force Koa Moana 17 receives a plaque during a closing ceremony for Exercise Crocodilo in Metinaro, Timor Leste, Sept. 14, 2017. Koa Moana 17... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17, and members
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17, and members of the Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste pose for a group photo following a closing ceremony for Exercise Crocodilo in Metinaro, Timor Leste, Sept. 14,... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Viktor I. Cadiente, a joint
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Viktor I. Cadiente, a joint fires observer currently assigned to 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, poses for a photo with his family during the opening ceremony for Amphibious Landing Exe... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Curtis L. Williamson III, 3rd
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Curtis L. Williamson III, 3rd Marine Division chief of staff, delivers a speech to the Division families during the Kids Ball on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 8, 2016. The Kids Ball ... More
A Tractor, Rubber Tired, Articulated steering, Multipurpose
A Tractor, Rubber Tired, Articulated steering, Multipurpose John Deere 624 KR, lifts cargo off of a heavy armed vehicle during Command Post Exercise (CPX) 16 on Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 31, 2016. CPX 16 is conducte... More
U.S. service members with Task Force Koa Moana 17 and
U.S. service members with Task Force Koa Moana 17 and French Forces do burpees at Plum Barracks, New Caledonia, June 30, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability with our partners, enhance mil... More
Members of the Vanuatu Police Force examine a map during
Members of the Vanuatu Police Force examine a map during a tour of the USNS Sacagawea as a part of Exercise Koa Moana 17, off the coast of Vanuatu, Aug. 19, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperab... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William Pearn, a Shohola,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William Pearn, a Shohola, Pennsylvania native, fires at a target during exercise Forest Light at Somagahara, Japan, March 8, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bilateral training ... More
Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers talk in
Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers talk in front of an MV-22 osprey during exercise Forest Light at Somagahara, Japan, March 9, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bilateral training opportunities con... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 help French
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 help French soldiers clean up obstacles from the French Nautical Commando Course in Nouméa, New Caledonia, July 7, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperab... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Law Enforcement, Company C.,
U.S. Marines with 3rd Law Enforcement, Company C., III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Philippine service members rehearse 1st response and active shooting drills during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 at Basa... More
A New Zealand Army soldier shows U.S. Marine Corps
A New Zealand Army soldier shows U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christian Damian, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion 4th Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, how to activate the safety of a glock 17 weapon sys... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Brian Hollier, right, task force
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Brian Hollier, right, task force commander for Task Force Koa Moana 17, receives a plaque during a closing ceremony for Exercise Crocodilo in Metinaro, Timor Leste, Sept. 14, 2017. Koa Mo... More
U.S. Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, and
U.S. Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, and members of the Vanuatu Mobile Police Force participate in a riot training portion of a culminating event as a part of Exercise Koa Moana 17 in Port Vila, Va... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Benjamin Randall, a rifleman
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Benjamin Randall, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion 4th Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, shakes hands with a member of the Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste during Exercise Cr... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John D. Portugal, assistant
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John D. Portugal, assistant team leader with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, currently attached to 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, fires at the target area during an amphibious raid at Te... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Task Force Koa Moana 17 pose for a group photo with members of the Kiribati National Police Maritime Unit on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, Kiribati, June 15, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is de... More
U.S. Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17 participate
U.S. Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17 participate in a riot control training drill in Port Vila, Vanuatu, Aug. 17, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability with our partners, enhan... More
Navy Seaman Charles Patrick, a hospital man attached
Navy Seaman Charles Patrick, a hospital man attached to Task Force Koa Moana (TFKM) 17 shakes U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Brian Hollier’s, commanding officer for TFKM 17, hand after being awarded his Enlisted Fleet ... More
Philippine Marine Corps Cpl. Rosewel L. Bedaña, scout
Philippine Marine Corps Cpl. Rosewel L. Bedaña, scout sniper with 64th Force Reconnaissance Company, Marine Special Operation Forces Group, sights in during an amphibious raid at Ternate, Philippines, as a part... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 show Kiribati
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 show Kiribati residents hostile detainee handling techniques on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, Kiribati, June 13, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve theater securi... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 analyze their
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17 analyze their shot groups on targets aboard the USNS Sacagawea, July 13, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed to improve interoperability with our partners, enhance military-... More
New Zealand Army Sgt. Maj. Paul Buckley, company sergeant
New Zealand Army Sgt. Maj. Paul Buckley, company sergeant major for delta company, explains to U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion 4th Marines attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, weapon safety rules prior to parti... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Blake D. Sanders with
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Blake D. Sanders with Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, prepares to conduct battery level training at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Japan, during Artillery Relocation Training... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1stSgt. Richard Brennan observes
U.S. Marine Corps 1stSgt. Richard Brennan observes his Marines as they establish a parameter during exercise Forest Light at Sekiyama, Japan, March 14, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bilateral training op... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. John M. Jansen, deputy
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. John M. Jansen, deputy commanding general III Marine Expeditionary Force General, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, talks to Marines about Crisis Action Teams (CAT) procedures in p... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17, and members
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 17, and members of the Falantil Forca de Defensa Timor Leste stand at a range during Exercise Crocodilo in Metinaro, Timor Leste, Sept. 10, 2017. Koa Moana 17 is designed ... More
U.S. Marines and Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force
U.S. Marines and Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers discuss range regulations during exercise Forest Light at Somagahara, Japan, March 8, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bilateral training opportu... More
Philippine Marines with 64th Force Reconnaissance Company,
Philippine Marines with 64th Force Reconnaissance Company, Marine Special Operation Forces Group, teach U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, learn how to clean and gut a fish at Ternate, Philippines ... More
U.S. Navy Commander Heather Lee, retired, delivers
U.S. Navy Commander Heather Lee, retired, delivers a speech during the cake cutting ceremony for the 241st birthday of the United States Navy, on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 7, 2016. The Sailors and Marin... More
Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers display
Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers display traditional martial arts training for U.S. Marines during exercise Forest Light at Somagahara, Japan, March 7, 2017. Forest Light is designed to maintain the ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tyler Harbert, a Colorado Springs,
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tyler Harbert, a Colorado Springs, Colorado native, fires at a target in the standing position using a M40A5 sniper rifle during exercise Forest Light at Somagahara, Japan, March 8, 2017.... More