Marines with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion fast-rope
Marines with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion fast-rope out of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft Oct. 27 at Camp Hansen. After familiarizing themselves with fast-roping techniques by executing them with no gear,... More
Marines execute rappelling and fast-roping techniques
Marines execute rappelling and fast-roping techniques Oct. 23 as a part of the 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company Basic Course at the Camp Schwab rappel tower. The Marines started the training by rappelling ... More
A Philippine Marine directs Philippine and U.S. Marines
A Philippine Marine directs Philippine and U.S. Marines after they fast-rope out of a MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during a fast-rope exercise Jan. 22 at Basa Air Field. Fast-roping is just one of the multi... More
Santa Claus gives gifts to the children of Marines
Santa Claus gives gifts to the children of Marines and sailors stationed in Okinawa during a holiday party Dec. 17 at The Palms club. Every child at the party had the opportunity to receive a gift from Santa an... More
U.S. Marines walk toward MV-22B Ospreys on the flight
U.S. Marines walk toward MV-22B Ospreys on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), at sea, March 19, 2015. The Marines are preparing for a vertical assault exercise on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan. The... More
Marines participating in a Corporals Course locate
Marines participating in a Corporals Course locate points on a map Sept. 23 during a land navigation course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Camp Gonsalves. Due to the jungles thick vegetation and uneven ... More
USS BONHOMME RICHARD, At sea – Landing support specialists
USS BONHOMME RICHARD, At sea – Landing support specialists attach a load of tires to a UH-1Y Huey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a helicopt... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Romin Dasmalchi, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Romin Dasmalchi, commanding officer, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks to members of the Malaysian Armed Forces and civilians Feb. 27 prior to a theater security cooperation event. A... More
Marines participating in a Corporals Course locate
Marines participating in a Corporals Course locate points on a map Sept. 23 during a land navigation course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Camp Gonsalves. Due to the jungles thick vegetation and uneven ... More
U.S. Marines shoot their M16 rifles during a live-fire
U.S. Marines shoot their M16 rifles during a live-fire exercise Feb. 4 on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6). Each Marine fired 30 rounds during multiple drills. The Marines are with Combat Log... More
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys prepare to take off
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys prepare to take off from the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), at sea, March 19, 2015. The Ospreys are transporting Marines to Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, for a ver... More
Marines execute squad rushes during the Air Naval Gunfire
Marines execute squad rushes during the Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company Basic Course Oct. 16 at Camp Hansen’s parade deck. During the course, the Marines familiarized themselves with patrolling techniques, ho... More
Philippine and U.S. Marines fast-rope out back of an
Philippine and U.S. Marines fast-rope out back of an MV-22 Osprey Jan. 22 at Basa Air Field for a bilateral fast-rope exercise. Fast-roping is just one of the multiple training events conducted during Aviation ... More
Lance Cpl. Bradley A. Boyd, from Gardnerville, Nevada,
Lance Cpl. Bradley A. Boyd, from Gardnerville, Nevada, prepares food using unitized group rations, food designed for field operations, during a Food Service Specialist of the Quarter competition Sept. 29 at the... More
Cpl. Caleb Owens fast ropes with his military working
Cpl. Caleb Owens fast ropes with his military working dog, Dixie, Oct. 7 at the Camp Hansen rappel tower. Marines fast roped with their dogs for the first time in preparation for future exercises. Owens is a mi... More
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey prepares to take
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey prepares to take off from the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), at sea, March 19, 2015. The Ospreys are taking Marines to Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, to execute a... More
Eight U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys line up and
Eight U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys line up and prepare to take off from the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), at sea, March 13, 2015. The Ospreys are transporting U.S. Marines for an airfield... More
A U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate waits as MV-22B
A U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate waits as MV-22B Ospreys prepare to take off from the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), at sea, March 13, 2015. The Ospreys are transporting U.S. Marines for ... More
U.S. Marines walk towards a MV-22B Osprey on the flight
U.S. Marines walk towards a MV-22B Osprey on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) March 19, 2015. The Marines are preparing for a vertical assault exercise on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan. The Osprey... More
Corpsmen administer annual flu vaccinations to Marines
Corpsmen administer annual flu vaccinations to Marines during a shot exercise Oct. 1 at the Hansen Theater. The shot exercise consists of the corpsmen contacting the units, getting accountability of Marines and... More
Sergeant Alexander M. Tryon scans the surrounding area
Sergeant Alexander M. Tryon scans the surrounding area for enemy forces during a vertical assault Dec. 10 at Combat Town. After acquiring a strong foothold within the town, the Marines cleared all of the buildi... More
Cpl. Caleb Owens, from Melbourne, Iowa, prepares to
Cpl. Caleb Owens, from Melbourne, Iowa, prepares to fast-rope out of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with his military working dog, Dixie, Oct. 27 at Camp Hansen. After familiarizing themselves with fast-ro... More
A Marine holds his rifle in the ready position during
A Marine holds his rifle in the ready position during the Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company Basic Course after a simulated enemy is spotted Oct. 16 at Camp Hansen’s parade deck. The Marines executed squad rushe... More
USS BONHOMME RICHARD, At sea – Landing support specialists
USS BONHOMME RICHARD, At sea – Landing support specialists wait for a UH-1Y Huey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, to drop off a load of tires during... More
Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear defense
Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear defense specialists decontaminate a simulated casualty during an assessment/consequences management exercise Dec 5 at Camp Hansen. After the casualties were brough... More
Lance Corporal Alexander J. Perkins sights in while
Lance Corporal Alexander J. Perkins sights in while clearing a building during a vertical assault exercise Dec. 10 at Combat Town. While clearing the room, the Marines found multiple simulated high-value indivi... More
USS BONHOMME RICHARD, At sea – Landing support specialists
USS BONHOMME RICHARD, At sea – Landing support specialists wait for a UH-1Y Huey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, to lower itself so they can hook o... More
U.S. Marines sight in on their targets during a live-fire
U.S. Marines sight in on their targets during a live-fire exercise Feb. 4 on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6). Given 30 rounds each, the Marines executed multiple live fire drills. The Marine... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jeremiah Skaggs poses in the
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jeremiah Skaggs poses in the hangar bay of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), at sea, March 16, 2015. Skaggs, from Stockton, California, has trained in multiple environments including Brid... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Mayte Rincon fires her M16 rifle during
U.S. Marine Cpl. Mayte Rincon fires her M16 rifle during a live-fire exercise Feb. 4 on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6). This was her first time shooting aboard a ship and she fired 30 round... More
Cpl. Maria G. Solis, from Phoenix Arizona, prepares
Cpl. Maria G. Solis, from Phoenix Arizona, prepares a meal using unitized group rations, designed for field environments, during a Food Service Specialist of the Quarter competition Sept. 29 at the III Marine E... More
Marines, sailors and family members participate in
Marines, sailors and family members participate in an ugly sweater contest during Combat Logistics Battalion 31’s holiday party Dec. 17 at The Palms club. The party helped boost morale for those who are not abl... More
U.S. Marines execute a live-fire exercise Feb. 4 on
U.S. Marines execute a live-fire exercise Feb. 4 on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6). During the exercise, the Marines were given 30 rounds and executed multiple firing drills. The Marines ar... More
Marines execute squad rushes during the Air Naval Gunfire
Marines execute squad rushes during the Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company Basic Course Oct. 16 at Camp Hansen’s parade deck. The training day started with classes in the morning to refresh the Marines on the di... More
Marines hone their fast-roping skills Dec. 3 at the
Marines hone their fast-roping skills Dec. 3 at the Camp Hansen rappel tower. The Marines gradually increased the difficulty, first rappelling without gear, then with their flak vests, and finally with their we... More
Marines with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion run into
Marines with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion run into a MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during a fast-roping exercise Oct. 27 at Camp Hansen. After familiarizing themselves with fast-roping techniques by executi... More
A Philippine Marine posts security after fast-roping
A Philippine Marine posts security after fast-roping out of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft Jan. 22 at Basa Air Field. Fast-roping is just one of the multiple training events conducted during Aviation Assau... More
Seaman Calvin Gacuya, left, screens Gunnery Sgt. Jorge
Seaman Calvin Gacuya, left, screens Gunnery Sgt. Jorge Pereira for his influenza vaccination Oct. 1 at the Hansen Theater. Part of the shot exercise was to see how many Marines could be vaccinated within a thre... More
Marines train in patrolling techniques Oct. 16 for
Marines train in patrolling techniques Oct. 16 for the Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company Basic Course at Camp Hansen’s parade deck. The Marines attended a class in the morning then applied the lessons learned f... More
Cpl. Maria G. Solis, center, explains her dish to Master
Cpl. Maria G. Solis, center, explains her dish to Master Sgt. Eddie R. Powers Jr., right, during a Food Service Specialist of the Quarter cook-off Sept. 29 at the III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Gro... More
1st Sgt. James J. Vondras, right, receives the influenza
1st Sgt. James J. Vondras, right, receives the influenza mist vaccination from Petty Officer 3rd Class Eduardo Ledesma Oct. 1 at the Hansen Theater. The base clinic administered the annual flu vaccination to Ma... More
U.S. Marines walk towards a MV-22B Osprey on the flight
U.S. Marines walk towards a MV-22B Osprey on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) March 19, 2015. The Marines are preparing for a vertical assault exercise on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan. The Ospre... More
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey flies away from
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey flies away from the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), at sea, March 19, 2015. The Osprey is transporting Marines to execute a vertical assault exercise on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan... More
Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear defense
Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear defense specialists decontaminate teams that entered the simulated contaminated area during an assessment/consequences management exercise Dec. 5 at Camp Hansen. T... More
U.S. Marines walk towards MV-22B Ospreys the flight
U.S. Marines walk towards MV-22B Ospreys the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) March 19, 2015. The Marines are preparing for a vertical assault exercise on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan. The Ospreys ar... More
A Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear defense
A Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear defense specialist survey’s the readings from an unknown substance on a simulated casualty during an assessment/consequences management exercise Dec. 5 at Camp H... More
Marines, sailors and family members participate in
Marines, sailors and family members participate in a snowman-building contest during Combat Logistics Battalion 31’s holiday party Dec. 17 at The Palms club. The contestants were judged by cheers from the obser... More
Cpl. Nicholas Majerus, from Mazeppa, Minn., prepares
Cpl. Nicholas Majerus, from Mazeppa, Minn., prepares to fast-rope out of an MV-22B Osprey with his military working dog, Iggi, Oct. 27 at Camp Hansen. “I think our bond has gotten a lot stronger,” said Majerus.... More
A member of the Malaysian Armed Forces watches as an
A member of the Malaysian Armed Forces watches as an MV-22B Osprey loaded with U.S. Marines approaches a landing zone Feb. 27 during a theater security cooperation event. The Marines are with Battalion Landing ... More
Cpl. Shawn W. McClenahan, from Monterey, Louisiana,
Cpl. Shawn W. McClenahan, from Monterey, Louisiana, receives his influenza vaccination Oct. 1 at the Hansen Theater. The base clinic administered the annual flu vaccination to Marines on Camp Hansen while at th... More
A Marine’s harness is secured by a helicopter rope
A Marine’s harness is secured by a helicopter rope suspension techniques master Oct. 23 at the Camp Schwab rappel tower. Marines executed rappelling and fast-rope techniques during the 5th Air Naval Gunfire Lia... More
Master Sgt. Eddie R. Powers Jr., right, announces Lance
Master Sgt. Eddie R. Powers Jr., right, announces Lance Cpl. Bradley A. Boyd, from Gardnerville, Nevada, as the Food Service Specialist of the Quarter after a cook-off Sept. 29 at the III Marine Expeditionary F... More
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys line up for takeoff
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys line up for takeoff on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), at sea, March 13, 2015. The Ospreys are transporting U.S. Marines for an airfield seizure training op... More
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys prepare to take off
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys prepare to take off from the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) March 19, 2015. The Ospreys are transporting Marines to Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan to execute a vertic... More
"MHG Got 'Em" wins 2nd place. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
Marines with the flag football team, “MHG Got ‘Em,” are awarded a trophy for winning 2nd place in the Northern Camps Commanders Cup Flag Football Championship Oct. 9 at the III Marine Expeditionary Force headqu... More
Cpl. Austin J. Fowler rappels down the Camp Schwab
Cpl. Austin J. Fowler rappels down the Camp Schwab rappel tower Oct. 23 during an insertion techniques training event. The training was part of a monthlong 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company Basic Course. Ea... More
Marines train in patrolling techniques during the Air
Marines train in patrolling techniques during the Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company Basic Course Oct. 16 at Camp Hansen’s parade deck. Using the techniques they learned in class that morning, the Marines were a... More
U.S. Marines walk into an MV-22B Osprey on the flight
U.S. Marines walk into an MV-22B Osprey on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), at sea, March 13, 2015 The Ospreys are transporting U.S. Marines for an airfield seizure training operation. The O... More
Lance Cpl. David Hernandez fast ropes with his military
Lance Cpl. David Hernandez fast ropes with his military working dog, Benny, Oct. 7 at the Camp Hansen rappel tower. “The fast-roping is a lot different because you have a dog strapped to your back, and he is (m... More
Marines participating in a Corporals Course discuss
Marines participating in a Corporals Course discuss land navigation techniques Sept. 23 at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Camp Gonsalves. The corporals worked together to find their plots on the map. They ... More
Marines execute rappelling and fast-roping techniques
Marines execute rappelling and fast-roping techniques Oct. 23 during the 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company Basic Course at the Camp Schwab rappel tower. All of the Marines began the training by rappelling d... More
Lance Cpl. David Hernandez, from San Francisco, fast-ropes
Lance Cpl. David Hernandez, from San Francisco, fast-ropes out of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with his military working dog, Benny, Oct. 27 at Camp Hansen. This was the first time the handlers have fast... More
Cpl. Caleb Owens walks Izzi, a military working dog,
Cpl. Caleb Owens walks Izzi, a military working dog, to the rappel tower Oct. 7 at Camp Hansen. Military working dog handlers fast roped with their dogs for the first time in preparation for future exercises. O... More
USS BONHOMME RICHARD, At sea – Landing support specialists
USS BONHOMME RICHARD, At sea – Landing support specialists watch as a UH-1Y Huey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, lifts a load of tires during a hel... More
USS BONHOMME RICHARD, At sea – A landing support specialist
USS BONHOMME RICHARD, At sea – A landing support specialist watches as a UH-1Y Huey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, flies away with a load of tires... More
A Marine participates in a fast-rope training event
A Marine participates in a fast-rope training event as a part of the monthlong 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company Basic Course Oct. 23 at the Camp Schwab rappel tower. Every Marine participant was required t... More
1st Lt. Christina Nymeyer, right, shows Cpl. Nicholas
1st Lt. Christina Nymeyer, right, shows Cpl. Nicholas Majerus, how to properly secure his rope harness before fast-roping with his military working dog Oct. 7 at the Camp Hansen rappel tower. “I have never done... More
U.S. Marines run to an MV-22B Osprey for extraction
U.S. Marines run to an MV-22B Osprey for extraction Feb. 27 during a theater security cooperation event. During the event, the Marines executed a vertical assault where they engaged targets with M16 service rif... More
Marines with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion secure a
Marines with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion secure a working dog to his handler’s harness Oct. 7 at the Camp Hansen rappel tower. The Marines fast roped with their dogs for the first time in preparation for futu... More
A U.S. Marine fast-ropes out of an MV-22B Osprey on
A U.S. Marine fast-ropes out of an MV-22B Osprey on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), at sea, Feb. 18, 2015. In preparation for future exercises, the Marines practiced fast-roping and rappell... More
LCAC operations aboard USS Bonhomme Richard
Landing Craft, Air Cushion 21 transports personnel and equipment back to the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), at sea, March 9. The LCAC is with Naval Beach Unit 7 and the equipment is with the 31st Marine Expediti... More
Sgt. Michael J. Elgaen, standing left, briefs Marines
Sgt. Michael J. Elgaen, standing left, briefs Marines Sept. 23 prior to their completion of a land navigation course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Camp Gonsalves. The participants learned how to use an... More
Marines practice their fast-roping skills Dec. 3 at
Marines practice their fast-roping skills Dec. 3 at the Camp Hansen rappel tower. This technique is used to insert Marines when an aircraft cannot land and they need to get in quickly and safely. The Marines ar... More
A U.S. Marine fast-ropes out of an MV-22B Osprey during
A U.S. Marine fast-ropes out of an MV-22B Osprey during an exercise on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), at sea, Feb. 18, 2015. Each Marine had a chance to go down the rope multiple times. Af... More
Marines practice their fast-roping skills Dec. 3 at
Marines practice their fast-roping skills Dec. 3 at the Camp Hansen rappel tower. The Marines gradually increased the difficulty, first rappelling without gear, then with their flak vests, and finally with thei... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Romin Dasmalchi, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Romin Dasmalchi, commanding officer, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, points out the different Marine aircraft Feb. 27 during a theater security cooperation event. After watching a live-fi... More