Marines and sailors stationed in Japan stand behind
Marines and sailors stationed in Japan stand behind their team’s flag during the opening ceremony of the 2011 WestPac Regional Softball Tournament on Camp Foster Aug. 8. The tournament was double-elimination st... More
Sgt. Tyler D. Thomas, left, and Cpl. Denzel A. Tanchez
Sgt. Tyler D. Thomas, left, and Cpl. Denzel A. Tanchez prepare the engine of a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter in preparation for storage Nov. 2 as part of the transition to the MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air S... More
Don Shove shares words and prayers during the grand
Don Shove shares words and prayers during the grand opening of the Marine Corps Base Camp Butler Chapel Youth Center at Camp Foster Feb. 19. The opening included speeches from the Marine Corps Installations Pac... 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
Military policemen with Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine
Military policemen with Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Okinawa, Japan, practice alternate handcuffing techniques during annual sustainment training Jan. 4 on Camp Foster.
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Niel E. Nelson, right, cuts
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Niel E. Nelson, right, cuts a birthday cake March 8 at the Crow’s Nest on Camp Shields during the Seabee and Civil Engineer Corps’ anniversary celebration as U.S. Navy Seaman Apprentice M... More
Lance Cpl. Justin D. Mischloney uses hand and arm signals
Lance Cpl. Justin D. Mischloney uses hand and arm signals to halt following Royal Thai and U.S. Marines Feb. 12 during a jungle patrol training evolution at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand. The U.S. Marines ... More
A Kubasaki High School Junior Reserve Officer Training
A Kubasaki High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet models the uniform worn by the modern day Marine Aviators during a Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant Nov. 8 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Ja... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Harold D. Sylvester certifies
Petty Officer 2nd Class Harold D. Sylvester certifies that a tank of water is safe for Marines and Sailors to drink Feb. 17 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand, during exercise Cobra Gold 2013. The water Mari... More
A firefighter with the Marine Corps Base Fire Department
A firefighter with the Marine Corps Base Fire Department carries fire hoses and attachments used to fight a fire at the Daiwa Electrical Warehouse Oct. 26. Chatan is located next to Camp Foster. Firefighters wi... More
Petty Officers 2nd Class Neil C. Domingo, left, Kahealani
Petty Officers 2nd Class Neil C. Domingo, left, Kahealani W. Aipia play basketball with students from Taysan Elementary School September 23 at the school in Legazpi City, Albay, Republic of the Philippines, as ... More
Lance Cpl. Warren S. Dodds helps Sahaiat and Anuwat
Lance Cpl. Warren S. Dodds helps Sahaiat and Anuwat practice basic English phrases Feb. 11 at the Wut Khun Song elementary school near Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand during Exercise Cobra Gold. The purpose ... More
Bulk fuel specialists set up fuel bladders in preparation
Bulk fuel specialists set up fuel bladders in preparation for an amphibious assault fuel system exercise at the Camp Hansen parade deck May 7. The Marines are with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Log... More
Japan Minister for Foreign Affairs Koichiro Gemba is
Japan Minister for Foreign Affairs Koichiro Gemba is escorted by Brig. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake, commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force and deputy commanding gene... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force officials greet JGSDF
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force officials greet JGSDF Maj. Gen. Tomofusa Hanada as he arrives at a site during the annual Guard and Protect, observe and exchange event Oct. 7 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service members and
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service members and U.S. Marines introduce themselves during the annual Guard and Protect, an observe and exchange event Oct. 7 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, ... More
A Kubasaki High School Junior Reserve Officer Training
A Kubasaki High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet models the uniform worn by the female Marines who fought in the World War II during a Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant Nov. 8 aboard Camp ... More
Col. John Ostrowsky, left, Humanitarian Assessment
Col. John Ostrowsky, left, Humanitarian Assessment Survey Team officer in charge, holds a young child shortly after helping him into a vehicle in Lopburi, Thailand, Oct. 18. The HAST assisted affected Thai comm... More
Medals awarded to top shots at Far East Division Matches
Chief Warrant Officer Scott W. Richards is awarded his second distinguished shooting medal following the 2013 Far East Division Matches award ceremony Feb. 1 at the Camp Hansen theater. Richards is one of appro... More
A stack of Marines takes cover behind a protective
A stack of Marines takes cover behind a protective blanket during an explosion Aug. 28 while completing a demolitions training evolution at a demo range in the Central Training Area. The knowledge of the differ... More
Col. James Caley speaks to Marines and sailors with
Col. James Caley speaks to Marines and sailors with III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations Pacific to discuss the importance of saving energy in the workplace and at home during an intera... More
Kiyoko Somei, left center, and Pfc. James M. Phillips
Kiyoko Somei, left center, and Pfc. James M. Phillips Jr., right center, provide discussion topics to participants in an English discussion class Aug. 9 at the United Services Organization center on Marine Corp... More
Phil W. Eskew, second baseman for the MCB Butler team,
Phil W. Eskew, second baseman for the MCB Butler team, keeps his eye on the ball and prepares to swing during the tournament on Camp Foster Aug. 12. During the tournament, Eskew’s aggressive playing style resul... More
Staff Sgt. Bradley M. Passage prepares a tool used
Staff Sgt. Bradley M. Passage prepares a tool used to open the window of a vehicle harboring a simulated vehicle-borne IED during training at Kadena Air Base June 11. Passage is an explosive ordnance disposal t... More
Col. Leo A. Falcam Jr. is presented the Legion of Merit
Col. Leo A. Falcam Jr. is presented the Legion of Merit medal by Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri during his retirement ceremony at Hangar 456 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma May 4. Falcam served more than 30 yea... More
Lt. Col. Robert T. Sweginnis reads a citation honoring
Lt. Col. Robert T. Sweginnis reads a citation honoring retired military working dog, Patti during an award ceremony Oct. 24 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The award ceremony honored Patti,... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Dominique A. Sparacino sets
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Dominique A. Sparacino sets up an M18A1 claymore mine Feb. 14 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand during Exercise Cobra Gold. The day’s training was intended to practice and demonstrate... More
Armed Forces of the Philippines Marines maintain security
Armed Forces of the Philippines Marines maintain security after clearing a room during Exercise Balikatan 2011 on Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, April 8. Balikatan means “shoulder to shoulder,” which represents t... More
Service members experience deep-sea life
Marines and sailors enjoyed the sight of whale sharks, manta rays and other aquatic sea life during a trip to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium July 24. The service members are with Headquarters and Service Battali... More
Seaman Derek B. Hahn uses free weights to execute bicep
Seaman Derek B. Hahn uses free weights to execute bicep curls Jan. 7 at Camp Foster’s Gunners Fitness Center. After the holiday season, many people have new goals to stay in shape and improve their nutrition. G... More
Master Sgt. Kenneth A. Roberts discusses heroic Marines’
Master Sgt. Kenneth A. Roberts discusses heroic Marines’ actions during a martial arts instructor course Jan. 11 at Camp Foster. Roberts is a MCMAP instructor and logistics chief for G-4, supply and logistics, ... More
Koichiro Nakajima, the director of the Okinawa Defense
Koichiro Nakajima, the director of the Okinawa Defense Bureau, far left, U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Joaquin F. Malavet, left center, stand at attention as Eishu Shimabukuro reads a letter of gratitude on behal... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jacob Simpson, a watch commander
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jacob Simpson, a watch commander with Provost Marshal Office, Marine Corps Installation Pacific, performs simulated medical care to U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua Rogers, a motor transport operato... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John Wissler, center, holds
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John Wissler, center, holds the signed Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation Oct. 1 at here. The proclamation declares the month of October Domestic Violence Awareness Month,... More
A Kubasaki High School Junior Reserve Officer Training
A Kubasaki High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet models the uniform worn by the Marines who fought in the Battle of Derna during a Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant Nov. 8 aboard Camp Fost... More
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan – Lance Cpl. Demetrious
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan – Lance Cpl. Demetrious Board holds a ballistic shield before firing during an Special Reaction Team familiarization range Nov. 8 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Board completed ... More
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan – A Marine with the Provost
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan – A Marine with the Provost Marshal’s Office prepares for a Special Reaction Team Special Effects Small Arms Marking System Tactic Based Training range Nov. 22 at Combat Town, Okinaw... More
USO Futenma reopens, US Marine Corps Photo
Col. James G. Flynn, center right, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Sgt. Maj. Brent L. Cook, far right, sergeant major of MCAS Futenma, and Freddie Cotton, center, manager of USO Futenma,... More
Capt. Helen P. Emory reads to a 5th grade class during
Capt. Helen P. Emory reads to a 5th grade class during National Read Across America Day March 2 at Camp Kinser Elementary School, Japan. Read across America Day is observed every year on March 2, which is also ... More
Nobuhiro Hirahara, left, calls out boxing commands
Nobuhiro Hirahara, left, calls out boxing commands while instructing Pfc. Matthew D. Jordan during a customized martial arts lesson Aug. 4 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Hirahara teaches c... More
Sgt. Major Jeffrey A. Young delivers an opening speech
Sgt. Major Jeffrey A. Young delivers an opening speech Sept. 11 aboard Camp Foster before the 9/11 Remembrance Run. The run, which was organized and coordinated by United Services Organization Okinawa and the S... More
The two finalists of the “Kamehameha” contest congratulate
The two finalists of the “Kamehameha” contest congratulate each other Oct. 17 at Comic Con Okinawa aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The contest was held as part of a panel discussion with voice actors from t... More
Fishermen from the Ishikawa Prefecture Fisherman’s
Fishermen from the Ishikawa Prefecture Fisherman’s Association harvest hijiki off the Camp Courtney beach shoreline, Feb. 20. Camp Courtney opens its gates to the residents of Kunbu, Tengan, Akano, Uken and a F... More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal Barrett, 17th
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal Barrett, 17th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, speaks to an audience of Marines and sailors from III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Base Camp Butler at the ... More
A Kubasaki High School Junior Reserve Officer Training
A Kubasaki High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet models the uniform worn by the Marines who fought in the Spanish-American war during a Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant Nov. 8 aboard Camp... 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
James McKeithan sings a solo during a musical piece
James McKeithan sings a solo during a musical piece performed by the Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific High Schools’ concert at Kubasaki High School on Camp Foster April 19. Students worked along... More
Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr. speaks to Marines and
Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr. speaks to Marines and sailors May 7 during an all-hands discussion at Camp Schwab. Glueck’s presentation covered crisis response, working alongside partner nations, and reconstitu... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Peter Lee explains the use of
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Peter Lee explains the use of aircraft on Okinawa to the Okinawa Junior Chamber International during a brief Sept. 29, 2016 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Okinawa JC... More
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan— The III Marine Expeditionary
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan— The III Marine Expeditionary Force band performed at Comic Con Okinawa Oct. 15 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Comic-con is an annual event that highlights comic books and pop-c... More
Lance Cpl. Dennis Griffith operates a rough terrain
Lance Cpl. Dennis Griffith operates a rough terrain crane during the practical application portion of a crane licensing course Aug. 12 on Camp Hansen. The class took place Aug. 11-15 and was geared toward expa... More
High school musicians of the Department of Defense
High school musicians of the Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific High Schools’ concert choir perform a song for friends, families and guests during the 2013 DODEA Pacific Far East Honor Music Festi... More
Col. James G. Flynn, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma
Col. James G. Flynn, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma commanding officer, presents a brief to Japan Minister of Defense Yasuo Ichikawa at the Headquarters Building here Nov. 12. The purpose of the visit was to ... More
Republic of Korea Marine Sgt. 1st Class Kim Bae Kiwan,
Republic of Korea Marine Sgt. 1st Class Kim Bae Kiwan, left, discusses the M2 Aiming Circle, with U.S. Marine Cpl. Jordan M. Quinton, right, and ROK Marine Staff Sgt. Kim Gyu Sik Feb. 17 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingd... More
A bowl of matcha rests on a tatami mat at the Yayoi
A bowl of matcha rests on a tatami mat at the Yayoi Kimono Shop and Cultural School during a Japanese Tea Ceremony Class Sept. 17 in Naha, Okinawa, Japan. The class provided Status of Forces Agreement personnel... More
Royal Thai Marine Seaman Chaimongkon Pangtaisong, center,
Royal Thai Marine Seaman Chaimongkon Pangtaisong, center, and members of his unit examine an 81mm mortar round Feb. 12 during the Cobra Gold 2013 field training exercises with U.S. Marines in Ban Chan Krem, Kin... More
A United States Military Working Dog Services Award
A United States Military Working Dog Services Award rests on retired military working dog, Patti’s neck after her award ceremony Oct. 24 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The U.S. War Dogs As... More
A Kubasaki High School Junior Reserve Officer Training
A Kubasaki High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet models the uniform worn by the Marines who fought in the World War II during a Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant Nov. 8 aboard Camp Foster,... More
Dave Rublin plays the bass guitar during the headlining
Dave Rublin plays the bass guitar during the headlining concert of the 22nd Annual Camp Hansen Festival Sept. 3 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The annual festival is hosted by Camp Hansen to bring Status o... More
Gen. James F. Amos, the commandant of the Marine Corps,
Gen. James F. Amos, the commandant of the Marine Corps, (left), and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, 17th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines and sailors of III Marine Expedit... More
Gen. James F. Amos, the commandant of the Marine Corps,
Gen. James F. Amos, the commandant of the Marine Corps, (right), speaks to Marines and sailors of III Marine Expeditionary Force along with Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, 17th Sergeant Major ... More
Marines, MLCs, civilians raise morale, deliver mail
Lance Cpl. Shada F. Middleton, left, delivers a package to Jocelyn B. South at the post office on Camp Foster Jan. 8. Middleton is a postal clerk with Company A, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Harold D. Sylvester tests samples
Petty Officer 2nd Class Harold D. Sylvester tests samples of water to ensure it is safe for drinking Feb. 17 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand, during exercise Cobra Gold 2013. Testing samples of drinking w... More
Yasuhiko Kanzaki, right, and other Forum 21 members
Yasuhiko Kanzaki, right, and other Forum 21 members take notes during a presentation about U.S. Marine Corps commands throughout Japan May 24 at the Marine Corps Installations Pacific Headquarters on Camp Foste... More
A Marine measures the placement of his ribbons on his
A Marine measures the placement of his ribbons on his service “C” uniform Jan. 7 at Camp Foster. Gen. James F. Amos, the 35th commandant of the United States Marine Corps, has directed that service uniforms wil... More
Lance Cpl. Robert A. Lisinichia breaks up newly harvested
Lance Cpl. Robert A. Lisinichia breaks up newly harvested rock that will be used to fill in a road-water crossing area Feb. 11 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand during Exercise Cobra Gold. Cobra Gold is a m... 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
Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion take children
Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion take children for a ride on a combat rubber raiding craft June 14 at Oura Wan Beach on Camp Schwab during the 2nd annual “Do What Daddy Does” day. The CRRCs are used by... More
Explosive ordnance disposal technicians with Marine
Explosive ordnance disposal technicians with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 break the window of a vehicle harboring a simulated vehicle-borne improvised explosive device during training June 11
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zackary Kelby and Lance
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zackary Kelby and Lance Cpl. Jordan Wynn, patrolmen with Provost Marshal Office, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, respond to an active shooter scenario during the Constant Vigila... More
Children enjoy a carnival ride during the 22nd Annual
Children enjoy a carnival ride during the 22nd Annual Camp Hansen Festival Sept. 3 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The annual festival provides Okinawa residents with a taste of American culture and enterta... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William Bowers, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installation Pacific (MCIPAC), Marine Corps Base Smedley D. Butler, discusses the active shooter scenario with Jim Stare, an antit... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. David J. Carey, left, demonstrates
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. David J. Carey, left, demonstrates for Republic of Korea Marine Pfc. Kim Juhan, right, how to properly load an 81mm mortar round Feb. 13 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand during Exerc... More
Marines model the United States Marine Corps dress
Marines model the United States Marine Corps dress blue and service alpha uniforms during a Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant Nov. 8 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The pageant is an annual event that s... More
Marines model the United States Marine Corps dress
Marines model the United States Marine Corps dress blue and service alpha uniforms during a Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant Nov. 8 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The pageant is an annual event that s... More
Volunteers support displaced families from Honshu, Japan
Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeff Rose, a supply technician with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron from Misawa Air Base, fills platters with food for himself and his wife Shoko who is holding their 2-week-old daugh... More
Naha Air Base hosts annual air show
A local veteran admires a Mitsubishi F-2 fighter on display at the Air Fiesta 2011 on Naha Air Base Dec. 11. Local community members and guests had a chance to take a look inside the static displays and see wha... More
UN P-3 visits Futenma. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
Royal Australian Air Force Group Captain Luke C. Stoodley, right, greets the crew of a U.N. AP-3C Orion aircraft after landing at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma June 7. Stoodley is the commanding officer of t... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kyle D. Jones receives a challenge
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kyle D. Jones receives a challenge coin from Maj. Gen. Christopher S. Owens during exercise Cobra Gold 2013 Feb. 15 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand. Jones was recognized by Owens fo... More
Capt. Sarah K. Raley reads a story about insects to
Capt. Sarah K. Raley reads a story about insects to a 5th grade class during National Read Across America Day March 2 at Camp Kinser Elementary School, Okinawa, Japan. Read Across America Day is observed every ... More
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan – Lance Cpl. Jacob Ellis
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan – Lance Cpl. Jacob Ellis fires his M9 during an Special Reaction Team familiarization range Nov. 8 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The SRT Marines use these familiarization range... More
Royal Thai Army Sgt. Pongpat Sipa, left, and U.S. Marine
Royal Thai Army Sgt. Pongpat Sipa, left, and U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Mustapha M. Mussa move a swing-set in preparation for landscaping Feb. 20 at the Baan Khlong Pong elementary school in Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom ... More
Col. Stephen B. Lewallen, left, and Chief Warrant Officer
Col. Stephen B. Lewallen, left, and Chief Warrant Officer Stephen B. Giove play with Pvt. Chopper V, April 25 at the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band Hall on Camp Foster. Six-month old Chopper V is the new m... More
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan— 2nd Lt. Kristopher Satterwhite
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan— 2nd Lt. Kristopher Satterwhite draws a portrait during Comic Con Okinawa Oct. 15 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Comic-Con is an annual event that highlights comic books and pop... More
A child sits in the driver’s seat of a Humvee Sept.
A child sits in the driver’s seat of a Humvee Sept. 24 during the annual Flight Line Fair at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. MCAS Futenma opened its flight line to Status of Forces Agreement P... More
Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Simpson trims a concrete mold to
Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Simpson trims a concrete mold to prepare it for installation Sept. 23 prior to an engineering civic assistance project at Taysan Elementary School, Legazpi, Republic of the Philippines. Huma... More
Don't Be Silent. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
In 2010, 2,617 service members reported being a victim of sexual assault, according to the Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military. During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the milit... More
Umehara recognized for significant contributions
Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri, commanding general of Marine Corps Base Camp Butler and deputy commander of Marine Corps Bases Japan, presents a Meritorious Civilian Service award to Ichiro Umehara, community relat... More
Japan Minister of Foreign Affairs Koichiro Gemba walks
Japan Minister of Foreign Affairs Koichiro Gemba walks to the air traffic control tower at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Oct. 19 with Brig. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake, commanding general of 3rd Marine Expediti... More
Col. Andrew R. MacMannis, left, listens to Sgt. Maj.
Col. Andrew R. MacMannis, left, listens to Sgt. Maj. Gonzalo Vasquez, right, during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2011. MacMannis was responsible for the employment of more than 2,200 Marines and sailors while co... More
Sgt. Paul I. Mead and Staff Sgt. Bradley M. Passage
Sgt. Paul I. Mead and Staff Sgt. Bradley M. Passage prepare equipment to approach a simulated vehicle-borne IED during training at Kadena Air Base June 11. The Marines train regularly, so they are prepared for ... More
3rd Medical Battalion sailors enhance capabilities
Petty Officer 2nd Class Nico DaSilva, right, checks the heartbeat of a mock casualty Aug. 1 during a forward resuscitative care course at the Simulated Trauma Advanced Training Center, Camp Foster. The course f... More
Lance Cpl. Samanntha R. Albert, right, shows Lance
Lance Cpl. Samanntha R. Albert, right, shows Lance Cpl. Andrew D. Hoisington how to properly adjust the gas mixture in a cutting torch while preparing for the renovation, of a three-classroom building Sept. 23 ... More
Marines from the Staff Non-commissioned Officers Academy,
Marines from the Staff Non-commissioned Officers Academy, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler run to cadence behind the Marine Corps flag Aug. 9. Instructors and students with the academy took turns calling out caden... 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
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
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Sabastian Herrera, right, meets
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Sabastian Herrera, right, meets with Sgt. Maj. Trevor Jackson during exercise Cobra Gold 2013 Feb. 15 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand. Jackson accompanied Maj. Gen. Christopher S. O... More
Lance Cpl. Andrew D. Hoisington cuts niches into steal
Lance Cpl. Andrew D. Hoisington cuts niches into steal beams during the preparation phase of an engineering civic assistance project Sept. 23 at Taysan Elementary School, Legazpi, Republic of the Philippines. H... More
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Col. William L. Depue
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Col. William L. Depue cuts the cake during the 242nd United States Marine Corps Birthday Cake Cutting and Historical Uniform Pageant Ceremony Nov. 7 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Ja... More
A three-strand obstacle sprawls over an open valley
A three-strand obstacle sprawls over an open valley at the Jungle Warfare Training Center Sept. 20, 2016 at Jungle Warfare Training Center in Okinawa, Japan. This obstacle is one of the 31 obstacles Marines mus... More