Lt. Gen. John Wissler, left, and Gen. Shigeru Iwasaki,
Lt. Gen. John Wissler, left, and Gen. Shigeru Iwasaki, watch an MV-22B Osprey maneuver for a landing Nov. 12 aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship Ise. The event marked the first time an Osprey has ... More
U.S. Marines track an M-88A2 Hercules recovery vehicle
U.S. Marines track an M-88A2 Hercules recovery vehicle shortly after it was offloaded from the Military Sealift Command maritime prepositioning force ship USNS 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo March 11 at Gwangyang Port, R... More
U.S. Marines watch as gear is unloaded from the USNS
U.S. Marines watch as gear is unloaded from the USNS Sacagawea, a maritime prepositioning force ship at Gwangyang port, Jeollanam-do, Republic of Korea Feb. 26 during Exercise Freedom Banner 2014. MPF ships ar... More
Donald W. Christensen, right, learns to disarm a weapon
Donald W. Christensen, right, learns to disarm a weapon from Cpl. Ryan T. Starr Oct. 25 during Junglefest 2014 at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Okinawa, Japan. The festival allowed Okinawa community mem... More
Marines carry a 70-pound ammo can during a six-mile
Marines carry a 70-pound ammo can during a six-mile hike Dec. 5 at Camp Hansen during the first Caltrap Challenge. The challenge pitted teams of against each other in a variety of obstacles and events to foster... More
U.S. Marine Col. John Armellino, front, and Armed Forces
U.S. Marine Col. John Armellino, front, and Armed Forces of the Philippines Marine Col. Custodio J. Parcon Jr. shovel cement onto a capsule filled with a blueprint of two classrooms during a groundbreaking cere... More
Cpl. Joshua C. Goodner demonstrates how a snare trap
Cpl. Joshua C. Goodner demonstrates how a snare trap works Oct. 25 during Junglefest 2014 at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Okinawa, Japan. The festival allowed Okinawa community members and U.S. service... More
Armed Forces of the Philippines Marine Col. Custodio
Armed Forces of the Philippines Marine Col. Custodio J. Parcon Jr. places a blueprint of two classrooms scheduled to be built during the groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 16 at Maoyon Elementary School in Puerto Pr... More
An MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft flies to a casualty
An MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft flies to a casualty evacuation drill Nov. 8 during Tomodachi relief exercise 15.2 near Izu Oshima Island, Tokyo Metropolis Prefecture, Japan. TREX 15.2 is an annual, bilatera... More
Armed Forces of the Philippines sailors and U.S. Marines
Armed Forces of the Philippines sailors and U.S. Marines stand during a groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 16 at Maoyon Elementary School in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines. The ceremony signified the sta... More
Marines secure simulated enemy casualties Combat Town
Marines secure simulated enemy casualties Combat Town on Camp Hansen Dec. 5 during Exercise Chromite. The exercise consisted of Marines assaulting and securing the Combat Town facilities and searching for simul... More
Rock climbing instructor Cho Han Ik instructs U.S.
Rock climbing instructor Cho Han Ik instructs U.S. Marines and local community climbing enthusiasts the rules of the rock climbing competition during a community relations event at the POSCO Gymnasium Rock Clim... More
A U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank is
A U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank is lowered into the cargo hold of the USS Ashland at the Gwangyang Port, Republic of Korea April 1 during exercise Freedom Banner 2014. Throughout the on-load tw... More
Gunnery Sgt. Matthew C. Luckey looks at an area where
Gunnery Sgt. Matthew C. Luckey looks at an area where recent simulated enemy activity was spotted while Korean Marines radio for assistance Jan. 22 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-3 at the Mountain War... More
Sgt. Matthew B. Johnston examines Marines’ knots following nautical ch...
Sgt. Matthew B. Johnston examines Marines’ knots following a timed knot tying drill as part of a month-long coxswains course July 22 at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan. Throughout the course the Mari... More
Two Marines with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion return
Two Marines with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion return fire on a hostile building housing a force of simulated enemy opposition Jan. 16 during military operations on urbanized terrain training at Combat Town in ... More
Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band
Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band play a Christmas song Dec. 6 during the annual 10 Star Social at the Butler Officers’ Club. The name of the event is derived from the number of U.S. Marine g... More
Rock climbing trainer Lee Sung instructs U.S. Marines
Rock climbing trainer Lee Sung instructs U.S. Marines and local community climbing enthusiasts to attach team markings on the back of their shirts during a community relations event at the POSCO Gymnasium Rock ... More
An Okinawa child salutes the national ensigns of the
An Okinawa child salutes the national ensigns of the U.S. and Japan April 29 at Camp Foster during a community outreach seminar called Marine Corps 101. The event allows Okinawa citizens the opportunity to lear... More
Children at the Namisato District Daycare climb on
Children at the Namisato District Daycare climb on Petty Officer 3rd Class Devante S. Tiller Aug. 14 during a community outreach program. Throughout the visit the Marines and sailors sang, danced, and played ga... More
M2 Browning .50-caliber machine gun parts are staged
M2 Browning .50-caliber machine gun parts are staged near two Assault Amphibious Vehicles for inspection April 10 at the Gwangyang Port, Republic of Korea, during exercise Freedom Banner 2014. The parts were th... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, right, cuts
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, right, cuts a piece of ceremonial cake for Munekatsu Kayo June 25 at Camp Schwab in celebration of the opening of a new visitor center and entrance gate. “I think this w... More
Fourth squad pulls together to get each other across
Fourth squad pulls together to get each other across the obstacle course Jan. 23 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during the Battalion Super-Squad competition. “Through all the hardship they seem to have com... More
U.S. Marines hike along the road leading to a mountain
U.S. Marines hike along the road leading to a mountain with Republic of Korea Marines Feb. 6 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-3 near Pohang, Republic of Korea. The Marines left the smooth comfort of th... More
Marines push a Humvee Dec. 5 at Camp Hansen during
Marines push a Humvee Dec. 5 at Camp Hansen during the first ever Caltrap Challenge. The challenge pitted teams against each other in a variety of obstacles and events to foster competition within the division ... More
A baseball glove rests near the dugout between innings
A baseball glove rests near the dugout between innings during a softball game Nov. 1 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The tournament allows local Okinawans the chance to visit Camp Hansen, and for all the partic... More
An M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank parked on Korean rail
An M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank parked on Korean rail car shortly after its arrival to the Gwangyang Port Rail-Station, Republic of Korea Apr. 6 during exercise Freedom Banner 2014. Ten M1A1 Abrams tanks and on... More
Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler speaks with Marines Dec. 13
Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler speaks with Marines Dec. 13 at Camp Schwab during a special brunch event. The brunch fostered camaraderie and gave junior Marines the opportunity to talk to senior leadership. The event... More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Anthony Welch pressure washes
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Anthony Welch pressure washes a 7-ton at the Gwangyang Port, Republic of Korea Apr. 7 during exercise Freedom Banner 2014. During the wash down process the Marines cleaned excess dirt, sa... More
Lance Cpl. Devon M. Huffley, left, a York, Pennsylvania,
Lance Cpl. Devon M. Huffley, left, a York, Pennsylvania, native, takes fake passports from role players during noncombatant evacuation operations training Aug. 21 at the Central Training Area. The role players ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy watches
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy watches as an M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank is loaded into the cargo hull of the USS Ashland at the Gwangyang Port, Republic of Korea April 1 during exercise Freedom ... More
Akinori Eto, the Japanese Minister of Defense, secures
Akinori Eto, the Japanese Minister of Defense, secures the straps of his seat belt just prior to liftoff in a MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft Nov. 8 during Tomodachi relief exercise 15.2 near Izu Oshima Island... More
A Marine with 3rd LE Bn. searches and secures a simulated
A Marine with 3rd LE Bn. searches and secures a simulated enemy combatant while another provides security Jan. 16 during MOUT training at Combat Town in the Central Training Area. Marines with the battalion per... More
Attendees of the 10 Star Social pose for a photograph
Attendees of the 10 Star Social pose for a photograph Dec. 6 at the Butler Officers’ Club. The name of the event is derived from the number of U.S. Marine generals in attendance. With the high operational tempo... More
Senior Marines share a meal alongside junior Marines
Senior Marines share a meal alongside junior Marines Dec. 13 at Camp Schwab during a special brunch event. The brunch fostered camaraderie and gave junior Marines the opportunity to talk to senior leadership. T... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Matthew D. Overly watches as
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Matthew D. Overly watches as M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks are lowered into the cargo hold of the USS Ashland at the Gwangyang Port, Republic of Korea April 1 during exercise Freedom Ban... More
Lance Cpl. Steward M. Bach, right, is awarded the Navy
Lance Cpl. Steward M. Bach, right, is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal by Col. Lance A. McDaniel April 25 at Camp Hansen. Bach and two other Marines used emergency medical techniques to save ... More
Col. Daniel H. Wilson, left, and Maj. Jason R. Shockey
Col. Daniel H. Wilson, left, and Maj. Jason R. Shockey stand at the position of attention during an awards ceremony where Shockey was presented with the Copernicus Award Oct. 31 on Camp Courtney. Wilson present... More
U.S. Marines Cpl. Arthur Chou and Lance Cpl. Jeremy
U.S. Marines Cpl. Arthur Chou and Lance Cpl. Jeremy Briggs operate a very small aperture terminal-large satellite dish Sept. 21 at the Armed Forces of the Philippines Naval Forces West Headquarters, Puerto Prin... More
Sgt. Blake A. Wallace, left, Cpl. James A. Kasper,
Sgt. Blake A. Wallace, left, Cpl. James A. Kasper, center, and Lance Cpl. Steward M. Bach stand at attention after being awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal April 25 at Camp Hansen. The Marines ... More
Marines execute a low-level static-line jump from an
Marines execute a low-level static-line jump from an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft Aug. 26 at Ie Shima Airfield, Okinawa, Japan. The training recertified the Marines capabilities as airborne and air delivery... More
U.S. Marine Col. Richard D. Hall, standing left, gives
U.S. Marine Col. Richard D. Hall, standing left, gives opening remarks to Marines and community leaders June 25 during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Camp Schwab. The ceremony demonstrated the capabilities of the... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Cody Goddard returns fire at
Petty Officer 3rd Class Cody Goddard returns fire at an enemy Jan. 22 during KMEP near the Mountain Warfare Training Camp in Pyeongchang, South Korea. To prepare for the cold weather training, the U.S. Marines ... More
Lance Cpl. Mitchell R. Adams guides a container off
Lance Cpl. Mitchell R. Adams guides a container off the USNS Sacagawea, a maritime prepositioning force ship at Gwangyang port, Jeollanam-do, Republic of Korea Feb. 26 during Exercise Freedom Banner 2014. The M... More
Cpl. Chad C. Lawrence crosses the finish line during
Cpl. Chad C. Lawrence crosses the finish line during a relay race Dec. 5 at Camp Hansen during the first Caltrap Challenge. The challenge pitted teams of Marines from the 3rd Marine Division against each other ... More
Marines broach their combat rubber raiding craft as nautical chart
Marines broach their combat rubber raiding craft as part of a month-long coxswains course July 22 at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan. The purpose of broaching is to simulate a small boat that has cap... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Linda Kiem from participates in a
U.S. Marine Cpl. Linda Kiem from participates in a community relations event at the POSCO Gymnasium Rock Climbing Sports Club in Gwangyang, Republic of Korea March 16 during exercise Freedom Banner 14. Througho... More
Lt. Gen. John A. Toolan, right, speaks with Sgt. Robert
Lt. Gen. John A. Toolan, right, speaks with Sgt. Robert L. Ponder Dec. 13 at Camp Schwab during a special brunch event. The brunch fostered camaraderie and gave junior Marines the opportunity to talk to senior ... More
Lt. Gen. John Wissler prepares to embark on an MV-22B
Lt. Gen. John Wissler prepares to embark on an MV-22B Osprey and return to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Okinawa, Nov. 12 aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship Ise. This marks the first time a... More
Lance Cpl. Dylan R. McDonald operates a TRAM forklift
Lance Cpl. Dylan R. McDonald operates a TRAM forklift vehicle to load equipment onto the USNS Sacagawea April 10 at the Gwangyang Port, Republic of Korea, during exercise Freedom Banner 2014. The Technical Assi... More
Lee Sung-Woong, right, attaches a pin to Lt. Col. Robert
Lee Sung-Woong, right, attaches a pin to Lt. Col. Robert C. Sellers’s jacket following a community outreach event during exercise Freedom Banner 2014 at Gwangyang City Hall, Republic of Korea March 5. The purpo... More
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Alberto S. Moreno pressure
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Alberto S. Moreno pressure washes the tracks of an M-88 Hercules recovery vehicle at the Gwangyang Port, Republic of Korea Apr. 7 during exercise Freedom Banner 2014. During the wash do... More
Marines battle each other with pugil sticks Dec. 5
Marines battle each other with pugil sticks Dec. 5 at Camp Hansen during the first Caltrap Challenge. The challenge pitted teams against each other in a variety of obstacles and events to foster competition wit... More
An MV-22B Osprey lands aboard the Japan Maritime
An MV-22B Osprey lands aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship Ise Nov. 12 after taking off from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Okinawa only an hour prior. This marks the first time that an MV-22... More
Lt. Gen. Koichiro Bansho prepares to embark on an MV-22B
Lt. Gen. Koichiro Bansho prepares to embark on an MV-22B Osprey and return to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Okinawa Nov. 12 aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship Ise. This marks the first time... More
Corpsman load a stretcher with a simulated casualty
Corpsman load a stretcher with a simulated casualty into the back of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter Nov. 7 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The service members were learning how to properly load and off... More
An Okinawa child poses during a group visit April 29
An Okinawa child poses during a group visit April 29 at Camp Foster as part of a community outreach seminar called Marine Corps 101. The event allows Okinawa citizens the opportunity to learn the history of the... More
Lance Cpl. Dylan N. Mullaney, right, and Lance Cpl.
Lance Cpl. Dylan N. Mullaney, right, and Lance Cpl. Jalen A. Mack participate in noncombatant evacuation operations training Aug. 21 at the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan. Mack was role playing as an eva... More
Marines assemble an M2 .50-caliber Browning machine
Marines assemble an M2 .50-caliber Browning machine gun for time Dec. 5 at Camp Hansen during the first Caltrap Challenge. The challenge pitted teams against each other in a variety of obstacles and events to f... More
An M1A1 Abrams tank is staged alongside assault amphibious
An M1A1 Abrams tank is staged alongside assault amphibious vehicles before being loaded onto the USNS 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo maritime prepositioning force ship April 14 at Gwangyang Port, Republic of Korea, durin... More
Lance Cpl. Ana L. Ramirezjimenez, right, a Dallas,
Lance Cpl. Ana L. Ramirezjimenez, right, a Dallas, Texas, native, participates in non-combatant evacuation operations Aug. 21 at the Central Training Area. Ramirezjimenez role played as an evacuee during the sc... More
A Japanese volunteer from the Oshima Fire Department
A Japanese volunteer from the Oshima Fire Department and U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Robert C. Austin quickly offload humanitarian aid and disaster relief supplies from an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft Nov. 8 dur... More
Lance Cpl. Tyler M. Culp, blue shirt, a Holt, Michigan,
Lance Cpl. Tyler M. Culp, blue shirt, a Holt, Michigan, native, participates as a role player during noncombatant evacuation operations training Aug. 21 at the Central Training Area. Culp was an uncooperative e... More
Republic of Korea Marines and U.S. Marines hike up
Republic of Korea Marines and U.S. Marines hike up the side of a mountain with U.S. Marines Feb. 6 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-3 near Pohang, Republic of Korea. The Marines participated in a 400-... More
An MV-22B Osprey lands aboard the Japan Maritime
An MV-22B Osprey lands aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship Ise Nov. 12 after taking off from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Okinawa only an hour prior. This marks the first time that an MV-22... More
Lance Cpl. Ivan Mendoza radios back location coordinates
Lance Cpl. Ivan Mendoza radios back location coordinates to the command-and-control post Dec. 18 during exercise Marine Logistics Group Crisis Action Module Rehearsal Guam, or MCR Guam, near Anderson Air Force ... More
U.S. Marines occupy a detention facility March 27 at
U.S. Marines occupy a detention facility March 27 at Gwangyang Port, Republic of Korea, in preparation for amphibious assault exercise Ssang Yong 2014. During the training, Marines constructed a hasty built det... More
Sgt. Kristofer R. McFate, supervises the loading of
Sgt. Kristofer R. McFate, supervises the loading of ammunition crates aboard the USNS Sacagawea April 10 at the Gwangyang Port, Republic of Korea, during exercise Freedom Banner 2014. To become a Technical Assi... More
1st Lt. Curtis C. Register, left, a West Jefferson,
1st Lt. Curtis C. Register, left, a West Jefferson, North Carolina, native, serves food to Sarah Bowers Aug. 8 during a beach bash at the United States Army Garrison Torii Station beach. The event was held as a... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Luv J. Tavadia, left, searches
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Luv J. Tavadia, left, searches Lance Cpl. Ian L. Sullivan during detainee handling training March 27 at Gwangyang Port, Republic of Korea, in preparation for amphibious assault exercise S... More
A U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank is
A U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank is lowered into the cargo hold of the USS Ashland at the Gwangyang Port, Republic of Korea April 1 during exercise Freedom Banner 2014. Throughout the on-load tw... More
Lt. Gen. John Wissler, left, and Robert Eldridge, second
Lt. Gen. John Wissler, left, and Robert Eldridge, second from left, speak with Gen. Shigeru Iwasaki, right, and Lt. Gen. Koichiro Bansho, second from right, Nov. 12 aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ... More
A row of improved Navy lighterage systems sit along
A row of improved Navy lighterage systems sit along the hull of the Military Sealift Command maritime prepositioning force ship USNS 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo March 11 at Gwangyang Port, Republic of Korea, during ex... More
An MV-22B Osprey lands aboard the Japan Maritime
An MV-22B Osprey lands aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship Ise Nov. 12 after taking off from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Okinawa only an hour prior. This marks the first time that an MV-22... More
Lt. Gen. John Wissler and Japanese dignitaries embark
Lt. Gen. John Wissler and Japanese dignitaries embark on an MV-22B Osprey Nov. 12 aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship Ise to return to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. This marks the first time t... More
Marines trudge through knee-high snow as they conduct
Marines trudge through knee-high snow as they conduct a simulated pre-dawn raid on an enemy stronghold Jan. 22 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-3 at the Mountain Warfare Training Camp in Pyeongchang, So... More
Tony Marano, a Dallas, Texas, native, removes litter
Tony Marano, a Dallas, Texas, native, removes litter from a portion of the Camp Schwab perimeter fence July 2 in Henoko, in support of a community relations event with Okinawa residents and U.S. Marines. The pu... More
Lance Cpl. Jeremy Briggs operates the very small aperture
Lance Cpl. Jeremy Briggs operates the very small aperture terminal-large satellite dish Sept. 21 at Armed Forces of the Philippines Naval Forces West Headquarters, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. Briggs ... More
Leaders of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S.
Leaders of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and local community salute and pay respect Oct. 8 while the Philippine and U.S. national anthems play at a turnover and dedication c... More
U.S. Navy sailors wait as Republic of Korea Brig. Gen.
U.S. Navy sailors wait as Republic of Korea Brig. Gen. Kong Rae Cho exits the USS Ashland following a tour of the ship and a demonstration of U.S. Marine Corps maritime preposition force ship on-loading capabil... More
Marines escort a simulated enemy scientist at Combat
Marines escort a simulated enemy scientist at Combat Town on Camp Hansen Dec. 5 during Exercise Chromite. As part of the exercise the Marines assaulted and secured the combat town and searched for simulated che... More
Col. Daniel H. Wilson, right, and Maj. Jason R. Shockey
Col. Daniel H. Wilson, right, and Maj. Jason R. Shockey shake hands after an awards ceremony where Shockey was presented with the Copernicus Award Oct. 31 on Camp Courtney. Wilson presented Shockey with the pre... More
Marines pose for a photograph Dec. 6 during the annual
Marines pose for a photograph Dec. 6 during the annual 10 Star Social at the Butler Officers’ Club. The name of the event is derived from the number of U.S. Marine generals in attendance. With the high operatio... More
Lance Cpl. James H. Lovett writes down coordinates
Lance Cpl. James H. Lovett writes down coordinates to an expeditionary runway Dec. 18 during exercise Marine Logistics Group Crisis Action Module Rehearsal Guam, or MCR Guam, near Anderson Air Force Base. MCR G... More
A row of U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams main battle
A row of U.S. Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks are organized in the equipment staging area at Gwangyang Port, Republic of Korea, after being offloaded from the Military Sealift Command maritime prepos... More
Lance Cpl. David W. Burch dances with children at the
Lance Cpl. David W. Burch dances with children at the Namisato District Daycare during the play-a-long song “Head, shoulders, knees and toes” Aug. 14 as part of a community outreach program. The game was a fun ... More
Cpl. Nicolas R. Gula descends toward the ground following
Cpl. Nicolas R. Gula descends toward the ground following a 1,250-foot low-level static-line jump Aug. 26 at Ie Shia Airfield, Okinawa, Japan. The jump simulated jumping into a hostile environment with a full l... More
Mayor Lee Sung-Woong, right, presents a gift wrapped
Mayor Lee Sung-Woong, right, presents a gift wrapped box of green tea to Lt. Col. Robert C. Sellers following a community outreach event during exercise Freedom Banner 2014 at Gwangyang City Hall, Republic of K... More
An MV-22B Osprey lands aboard the Japan Maritime
An MV-22B Osprey lands aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship Ise Nov. 12 after taking off from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Okinawa only an hour prior. This marks the first time that an MV-22... More
Gen. Shigeru Iwasaki prepares to board an MV-22B Osprey
Gen. Shigeru Iwasaki prepares to board an MV-22B Osprey and return to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Okinawa Nov. 12 aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship Ise while at sea. This marked the firs... More
U.S. Marines build an expeditionary detention facility
U.S. Marines build an expeditionary detention facility March 27 at Gwangyang Port, Republic of Korea, in preparation for amphibious assault exercise Ssang Yong 2014. “Part of our mission essential task is condu... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas H. Schlienz cleans
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas H. Schlienz cleans the barrel of a Mark-19 40 millimeter grenade launcher Apr. 6 at Gwangyang Port, Republic of Korea during exercise Freedom Banner 2014. Freedom Banner 14 is a ... More
Lt. Gen. John A. Toolan, left, speaks with Cpl. Michael
Lt. Gen. John A. Toolan, left, speaks with Cpl. Michael E. Aihe Dec. 13 at Camp Schwab during a special brunch event. The brunch fostered camaraderie and gave junior Marines the opportunity to talk to senior le... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, left, and
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, left, and Munekatsu Kayo cut a ceremonial ribbon June 25 at Camp Schwab signifying the official opening of a new visitor center and entrance gate. “The openings of this ... More
Students participate in a drill competition with U.S.
Students participate in a drill competition with U.S. Marines at Gwangyang elementary school in Jeollanam-do, Republic of Korea March 7 as part of a community relations event during exercise Freedom Banner 14. ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Terrance J. Schwartz guides
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Terrance J. Schwartz guides military vehicles into one of the six holding decks of the USNS 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo maritime prepositioning force ship April 14 at Gwangyang Port, Republic of... More
An Okinawa citizen salutes the national ensigns of
An Okinawa citizen salutes the national ensigns of the U.S. and Japan April 29 at Camp Foster, during a community outreach event called the Marine Corps 101 Seminar. The event allows Okinawa citizens the opport... More
A box of scissors and other tools is staged near the
A box of scissors and other tools is staged near the fence line for easy access to remove protest materials from a portion of Camp Schwab’s perimeter fence July 2 in Henoko during a community relations project.... More
Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band
Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band play a Christmas song Dec. 6 during the annual 10 Star Social at the Butler Officers’ Club. The name of the event is derived from the number of U.S. Marine g... More
Marines prepare to present the colors during the MCIPAC
Marines prepare to present the colors during the MCIPAC SNCO and officer ball Nov. 14 at the Butler Officers’ Club. It is customary during the birthday ball to begin with a ceremony dedicated to the traditions... More