Above the dohyo, or sumo ring, is a roof designed as
Above the dohyo, or sumo ring, is a roof designed as a Shinto shrine’s roof to symbolize the sacred nature of the sport. This is just one example of the influence that Shinto has on sumo. Photo by Maj. Giuseppe... More
A Marine posts security as his platoon halts during
A Marine posts security as his platoon halts during a field training exercise here March 8. Marines from 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force and members from 4th Infantry Regiment, 5th Br... More
Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members
Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members compete in a tug-of-war competition here, March 11. The Marines and JGSDF members conducted the competition following the conclusion of field training events ... More
Okinawa first-responders discuss entry and exit points
Okinawa first-responders discuss entry and exit points on a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter with emergency response personnel from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma and Marine Corps Base Camp Butler Sept. 21 at MCA... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel C. Sanchez, left,
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel C. Sanchez, left, and Sgt. Jason L. Powe search through boxes of comic books during the third annual Comic Con Okinawa, hosted by Marine Corps Community Services May 4 at the Ca... More
Sgt. Corey A. Jones inspects Sgt. 1st Class Leon P.
Sgt. Corey A. Jones inspects Sgt. 1st Class Leon P. Nelson’s rappel harness during rappel training June 24 at the Northern Training Area. Nelson joined 10 other soldiers from the 100th Battalion at the jungle l... More
Veterans visit Foster, share experiences
Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. 1st Class Leroy A. Petry speaks Aug. 14 at Camp Foster's theater during a conference about some of the effects of combat stress. Petry's presentation, titled "Recovery after the sm... More
Children from the local community participate in a
Children from the local community participate in a disaster relief drill Sept. 4 at Camp Foster. Approximately 100 participants from the Camp Foster area attended the drill to learn the safest route to protecte... More
Capt. Lauren F. Reisinger poses her recently awarded
Capt. Lauren F. Reisinger poses her recently awarded Bronze Star and citation Nov. 4 at Camp Hansen. The award was for her service with the Office of Security Cooperation while deployed to Iraq in support of Op... More
Navy Lt. Kevan Q. Lim walks down the stone stairway
Navy Lt. Kevan Q. Lim walks down the stone stairway to the outer courtyard of Shuri Castle Jan. 24 in Naha City. Marines and sailors with Combat Logistic Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expe... More
A YUM Champions Club Award is displayed April 3 at
A YUM Champions Club Award is displayed April 3 at the Taco Bell located in the Camp Hansen Exchange food court. The award was earned for outstanding food service in the Asia-Pacific region during 2013. Each ye... More
Misa Sakurabayashi, far right, speaks with members
Misa Sakurabayashi, far right, speaks with members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force May 15 at Camp Schwab during a tour of the installation. The visit included a formal briefing and informal sightseeing, ... More
Typhoon Neoguri’s winds knocked down trees July 8-9
Typhoon Neoguri’s winds knocked down trees July 8-9 at Camp Foster, and caused minor damage across U.S. military installations on Okinawa. According to the Okinawa Prefectural Government, the typhoon injured mo... More
Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy, right, addresses an audience
Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy, right, addresses an audience through a translator July 15 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152’s take off ceremony. The ceremony c... More
Shinji Inoue sits in an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft
Shinji Inoue sits in an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft at Yokota Air Base Sept. 5 before the opening of the Japanese-American Friendship Festival. Inoue, a member of the Japan House of Representatives, was a ... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Matthew Heathman receives a gift of
U.S. Navy Lt. Matthew Heathman receives a gift of appreciation from the Nakhon Ratchasima Panyonnookun School, February 12. Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and members of the Royal Thai Air Force voluntee... More
Lance Cpl. Christopher Henegan poses for a photo April
Lance Cpl. Christopher Henegan poses for a photo April 19 after making it through the “pit-and-pond” obstacle during the endurance course at Jungle Warfare Training Center, Okinawa, Japan. The E-course is the c... More
Lance Cpl. James Voith provides security in a trench
Lance Cpl. James Voith provides security in a trench during a range shoot June 2 at Story Live Fire Range Complex, Republic of Korea, during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-19. The training helps improve squ... More
Private First Class Matthew Caudill, right, and Pfc.
Private First Class Matthew Caudill, right, and Pfc. Christopher Dimech pass out candy to children from the Henoko community at the Trunk-or-Treat event on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, on Oct. 31. This was the ... More
U.S. Marines train alongside U.S. Soldiers during Korea
U.S. Marines train alongside U.S. Soldiers during Korea Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise, May 14, 2016, at Camp Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea. The Marines invited the Army to the exercise to incr... More
Hiroshi Kiyan, center, speaks to 3rd grade students
Hiroshi Kiyan, center, speaks to 3rd grade students about fire dangers and emergency preparedness at E.C. Killen Elementary School Oct. 14 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Firefighters visited the school as ... More
Sailors with Naval Beach Group 7 demonstrate the
Sailors with Naval Beach Group 7 demonstrate the capabilities of the landing craft air cushion (LCAC) during Blue Chromite 2017 in Okinawa, Japan, October 29, 2016. Blue Chromite is a U.S. –only exercise which ... More
U.S. Marines and family members with Headquarters and
U.S. Marines and family members with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installation Pacific (MCIPAC)-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler take part in a memorial 5K run on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, M... More
KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, Japan – Sgt. David McCarty
KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, Japan – Sgt. David McCarty explains the different training during a K-9 demonstration for the Okinawa Prefectural Police at the Kadena Passenger Terminal on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, J... More
HAMAHIGA ISLAND, OKINAWA, Japan – A Marine stands in
HAMAHIGA ISLAND, OKINAWA, Japan – A Marine stands in a moment of silence at a shrine during an annual memorial service June 23 at Hama Park, Okinawa, Japan. Hama Park has two shrines, one dedicated for those lo... More
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – A Marine is wiped with
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – A Marine is wiped with an oleoresin capsicum covered glove Aug. 21 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. After the OC spray is applied, the Marines must complete self-defense challenges ... More
A Firefighter with Marine Corps Installations Pacific
A Firefighter with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services explains how to use fire equipment to recruits from Fukuoka Prefecture Fire Academy on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan Sept. 13, 201... More
Camp Kinser and Torii Station host Okinawa Governor
U. S. Marine Corps Col. Scott Johnson, the camp commander of Camp Kinser, discusses recent bilateral projects that relieve local traffic congestion around Camp Kinser with Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki during a... More
Competitors from the National Geography Bee prepare
Competitors from the National Geography Bee prepare for the competition May 20, 2019 at the National Geographic Society Headquarters in Washington D.C. Melendez won the National Geography State Bee where he ear... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Megan Burningham, is a
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Megan Burningham, is a patrolman with Provost Marshal Office Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, on Camp Foster Okinawa, Japan. As a Milit... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, greets guests before a ribbon cutting ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 24, 2020. The ce... More
Brig. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake stands in front of his
Brig. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake stands in front of his troops during the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade reactivation ceremony here Dec. 13. During the ceremony, Timberlake activated 3rd MEB, III Marine Expedit... More
The black beach on Iwo To, formerly known as Iwo Jima,
The black beach on Iwo To, formerly known as Iwo Jima, was stormed by thousands of U.S. Marines Feb. 19, 1945 during the Battle of Iwo Jima. Many relics of the war remain in the waters and scattered among the sands.
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Christopher M. Andrews, lead medical
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Christopher M. Andrews, lead medical surgeon for Exercise Cobra Gold 2012, met with Royal Thai Army Captain Jakkrapong Khruacharoem, an emergency surgeon at Fort Suranaree Hospital, Feb. 2 a... More
The United Service Organizations celebrated its 71st
The United Service Organizations celebrated its 71st birthday, Feb. 4. The Marine Corps Air Station Futenma USO observed this milestone, Feb. 3, with a cake and remarks from MCAS Futenma’s leadership. There are... More
Students from Bechtel Elementary School learn about
Students from Bechtel Elementary School learn about bunker gear during an aircraft rescue and firefighting demonstration on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma April 4.
Air Force combat controllers run the prisoner of war
Air Force combat controllers run the prisoner of war and missing in action flag from Marek Park to the 18th Wing Headquarters at Kadena Air Force Base Sept. 21. The flag was carried from the park after the comp... More
An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor
An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, arrives at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Oct. 1. The aircraft will be based at and operate out of MCAS Futenma. The MV-22B combines the cap... More
Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri, left, thanks Col. John
Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri, left, thanks Col. John C. Wright for his 40 years of service during Wright’s retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma on Nov. 29. Talleri is the commanding general of ... More
Pfc. Christian K. Lenhart fires the M16A4 service rifle
Pfc. Christian K. Lenhart fires the M16A4 service rifle June 13 at Camp Hansen during intermediate combat rifle marksmanship training. The Marines also qualified with the shotgun, M67 fragmentation grenade, and... More
Lance Cpl. Anthony M. Inman fires an M249 squad automatic
Lance Cpl. Anthony M. Inman fires an M249 squad automatic weapon while Lance Cpl. William C. Sutton observes the target area during a proficiency sustainment shoot Aug. 13 at Range 10 near Camp Schwab. During t... More
U.S. Marines observe Republic of Korea Marines setting
U.S. Marines observe Republic of Korea Marines setting up an artillery firing position at the Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex Aug. 18 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-8. KMEP 13-8, a regularly scheduled, co... More
U.S. Marine Capt. Sean Cunningham, center, and Lt.
U.S. Marine Capt. Sean Cunningham, center, and Lt. Cmdr. Harvey C. Macklin, left, compete in Oodama-Korogashi, a giant ball-rolling race, Oct. 14 at the Tai Chu En Children’s Home in Itoman City, Okinawa, as pa... More
Lance Cpl. Emerson P. Chavira travels along a zip-line
Lance Cpl. Emerson P. Chavira travels along a zip-line course recently at Forest Adventure in Onna, Okinawa. The course is one of many Marine Corps Community Services-sponsored trips as part of the “Home for th... More
Marines with 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine
Marines with 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, render salutes June 20 at the Surfside on Camp Kinser. The formation was part of the post, relief and retirement of Sgt. Maj. Tamara L. F... More
A Royal Thai Air Force Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting
A Royal Thai Air Force Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Specialist cuts a 50 gallon drum in half with K12 fire-rescue saw during a Crash Crew Rodeo competition, Feb. 20. The competition celebrated the conclusio... More
A chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense
A chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense Marine reaches the bottom of a cavern and prepares to detach equipment March 29 during confined space entry training on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma,... More
160713-M-PQ336-002 POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, HAWAII
160713-M-PQ336-002 POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, HAWAII (July 13, 2016) —U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jonathan Cornelius finishes setting up his tent July 13, 2016. Cornelius is participating in Rim of the Pacific 2016, a... More
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan— A child interacts with
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan— A child interacts with virtual objects using an Oculus Rifts March 27 during the grand opening of the Innovation Lab at the Camp Foster Library, Okinawa, Japan. The Innovation Lab f... More
OKINAWA CITY, OKINAWA, Japan – Marines sort plastic
OKINAWA CITY, OKINAWA, Japan – Marines sort plastic bottles during a volunteer event April 23 at the nonprofit organization Houjin Angel Kobo in Okinawa City, Okinawa, Japan. The nonprofit organization collects... More
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan – Sgt. Maj. Michael J.
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan – Sgt. Maj. Michael J. West explains the importance of the new ballroom during a ribbon cutting ceremony April 27 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The ceremony celebrated the gran... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jarrett Shreffler fires
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jarrett Shreffler fires an M9A1 9mm service pistol during marksmanship training Sept. 25, 2018 at Range 174 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The training ensures that the PMO Marines... More
Okinawa residents collect Hijiki from the ocean during
Okinawa residents collect Hijiki from the ocean during the annual Hijiki Harvest Festival on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 18, 2019. Camp Courtney opens its gates to Uruma City residents to harvest Hijiki... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daquan Smith, with 12th Marine
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daquan Smith, with 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division hip tosses U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Skyler Evans, also with 12th Marines, 3rdMarDiv, during Marine Corps Martial Arts instructor... More
Adam Pixton executes the yoke carry during the Okinawa's
Adam Pixton executes the yoke carry during the Okinawa's Strongest: Battle of the South, Sept. 29, 2019 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The competition challenges men and women to compete in physically demandin... More
Festival attendees grab for a piece of the rope prior
Festival attendees grab for a piece of the rope prior to the 49th annual Naha Great Tug-of-War Festival Oct. 13, 2019 at Naha City, Okinawa, Japan. The festival attracts thousands of participants each year who ... More
Lance Cpl. Brandon A. Russ pulls a lanyard to fire
Lance Cpl. Brandon A. Russ pulls a lanyard to fire an M777 howitzer during live-fire training here Nov. 12. Russ is from Hotel Battery, a reserve unit headquartered in Richmond, Va., currently attached through ... More
Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion mark their
Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion mark their extraction site with red smoke Feb. 21 following the conclusion of a patrol at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves. The MV-22B Osprey aircre... More
2nd Lt. Adam T. Wolfe explains his scheme of maneuver
2nd Lt. Adam T. Wolfe explains his scheme of maneuver to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members prior to a helicopter-borne insertion rehearsal Feb. 27 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture,... More
Cpl. Shawn Edens prepares to release his dog, Zak,
Cpl. Shawn Edens prepares to release his dog, Zak, in pursuit of a simulated fleeing suspect Oct. 25 at Range 160 on Camp Hansen. A positive relationship between the dog and handler is the key to creating a coh... 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
Master Sgt. Cecil Melton, right, participates in a
Master Sgt. Cecil Melton, right, participates in a group discussion April 1 during an E-8 seminar at the Palms on Camp Hansen. “The E-8 seminar’s primary focus is ensuring that the senior (staff noncommissioned... More
Marines with Combat Assault Battalion board a high-speed
Marines with Combat Assault Battalion board a high-speed vessel July 14 at Kin Red, Okinawa, prior to departing for the Republic of Korea. The Marines will participate in Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-12 al... More
Toshio Shimabuku, center, addresses high school students
Toshio Shimabuku, center, addresses high school students participating in the Summer English Program Aug. 18 at the Legends Officers’ Club on Camp Courtney. During the first day of the six day program, the 29 s... More
Cpl. Joseph Dutton, from Brookline, Vermont, pry nails
Cpl. Joseph Dutton, from Brookline, Vermont, pry nails loose in the wooden flooring in an old military housing facility Jan. 9 during exercise Lava Viper 15-1.2 at Kawaihae Harbor, Hawaii. Dutton is removing th... More
Sgt. Robert T. Larsen, left, explains how the bolt
Sgt. Robert T. Larsen, left, explains how the bolt and operating rod assembly of an M240B medium machine gun works Jan. 21 during Integrated Training Exercise 2-15 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine... 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
CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan- Adam DeVine performs during
CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan- Adam DeVine performs during his comedy show Feb. 10 at the Surfside Ballroom aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. DeVine has traveled to U.S. military bases across the globe performi... More
Brig. Gen. Paul Rock Jr., commanding general of Marine
Brig. Gen. Paul Rock Jr., commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan, is promoted to Major General May 6, 2019 at the Community Center on Camp Foster. The newl... More
Cpl. Jacob R. Barron, a cyber security apprentice with
Cpl. Jacob R. Barron, a cyber security apprentice with Headquarters and Support Battalion, bear crawls through the sand during the 101 Critical Days of Summer training May 17, 2019 on United States Army Garriso... More
U.S. Marines and sailors aboard Marine Corps Base-Camp
U.S. Marines and sailors aboard Marine Corps Base-Camp Smedley D. Butler get oleoresin capsicum sprayed during the Security Augmentation Force Training from Dec. 6, 2019 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. SAF trai... More
Parts of soil are taken from the ground to be tested
Parts of soil are taken from the ground to be tested by the Marine Corps and the govenment of Okinawa on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan on May 1, 2020. The soil sample was taken after an accid... More
Lt. Cmdr. Matthew S. Weems informs families on the
Lt. Cmdr. Matthew S. Weems informs families on the rules of the Easter egg hunt March 29 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Boundaries and other safety measures were ensured by volunteers so the children and ... More
Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler addresses the audience following
Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler addresses the audience following the III Marine Expeditionary Force change of command ceremony July 19 at Camp Foster. Wissler assumed the duties as the III MEF commanding general from ... More
Ikeshiro Satoshi, center, waves at volunteers supporting
Ikeshiro Satoshi, center, waves at volunteers supporting the 14th annual Kadena Special Olympics Nov. 2 at Kadena Air Base. “I am really happy to be here, it’s fun,” said Satoshi, who was an athlete during the ... More
Cpl. Christopher M. Casilio gives the OK signal during
Cpl. Christopher M. Casilio gives the OK signal during dive training May 7 off the shore of Camp Schwab. Marines and sailors executed sustainment training to enhance their basic scuba diving skills and tactics.... More
Lance Cpl. Wesley L. Dorman fires an M249 squad automatic
Lance Cpl. Wesley L. Dorman fires an M249 squad automatic weapon May 8 in the Central Training Area, during a quarterly Marine Corps common skills training evolution. The training was specifically designed for ... 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
Cpl. Devaughnte J. Harrington, from Baton Rouge, Louisiana,
Cpl. Devaughnte J. Harrington, from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, exits a Humvee’s gunners sear after firing the mounted M2 .50-caliber Browning machine gun Dec. 17 at Range 10 on Camp Schwab. Marines with 5th Air Na... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Orlando Torres fires a
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Orlando Torres fires a M1014 shotgun during marksmanship training Sept. 25, 2018 at Range 174 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The training ensures that the PMO Marines are proficien... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Vincent Ciuccoli, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Vincent Ciuccoli, commanding officer, Headquarters and Support Battalion (H&S Bn), Marine Corps Installations Pacific, speaks to Marines during annual Back in the Saddle (BITS) training o... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Lynette Marr-Gaye, Sgt
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Lynette Marr-Gaye, Sgt Maj. of headquarters and Support Battalion Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Salutes colors during Revelie at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, July 23, 2019. Rock wil... 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
MV-22B Ospreys, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor
MV-22B Ospreys, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, arrive at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Oct. 1. The aircraft will be based at and operate out of MCAS Futenma. The MV-22B combines the capabi... More
Cpl. Ethan A. Rackley signals the point man of another
Cpl. Ethan A. Rackley signals the point man of another combat rubber reconnaissance craft to turn left during combat rubber reconnaissance craft training at White Beach Naval Facility Oct. 12 to ensure they are... More
Zumba dancers perform during a Hispanic Heritage observance
Zumba dancers perform during a Hispanic Heritage observance Oct. 10 at the Kinser Surfside on Camp Kinser. Hispanic Heritage Month was established in honor of Hispanic and Latino Americans contributions to Amer... More
Lance Cpl. Jordan D. Taylor, right, and Cpl. Miguel
Lance Cpl. Jordan D. Taylor, right, and Cpl. Miguel A. Ruelas provide security during an endurance course Jan. 12 at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves. The final stage of the endurance course... More
Participants race May 10 at Camp Hansen during the
Participants race May 10 at Camp Hansen during the Single Marine Program's second annual Bushido Mud Run. The participants were required to run through 10 kilometers of Camp Hansen's training ranges, and naviga... More
Marines repair a water valve June 18 on Camp Hansen
Marines repair a water valve June 18 on Camp Hansen during a mobility exercise to test the Marines on their response time in case they are needed for a deployment. The Marines are with Bulk Fuel Company, 9th En... More
Col. James G. Flynn addresses the audience July 11
Col. James G. Flynn addresses the audience July 11 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during his retirement ceremony. Flynn celebrated his retirement after 25 years of service to the Marine Corps following the... More
Marines prepare to jump from a KC-130J Super Hercules
Marines prepare to jump from a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft Nov. 20, 2014 over Ie Shima Training Facility, off the northwest coast of Okinawa, Japan. The training provided many of the Marines their first jum... More
Cpl. Erik A. Dudley (Left) and Sgt. Kyle J. Mohr use
Cpl. Erik A. Dudley (Left) and Sgt. Kyle J. Mohr use teamwork to partner with Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 to refuel a UH-1Y Huey at a forward arming and refueling point during an amphibious de... More
Sailors shield participants of a litter carry from
Sailors shield participants of a litter carry from strong winds April 28 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Service members from the United States Marine Corps, Army, Navy and Air Force competed in field meet ... More
Cpl. Richard J. Moye stands in formation with the rest
Cpl. Richard J. Moye stands in formation with the rest of Task Force Koa Moana and Timorese soldiers during the closing ceremony for Exercise Crocodilo 16, June 10, 2016, at Hera Naval Base, Timor Leste, as par... More
Lance Cpl. Jody W. England (Left) and Juan S. Peres
Lance Cpl. Jody W. England (Left) and Juan S. Peres pose for a photo during a multi-national, bilateral exercise, June 18, 2016, at Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea. The Marines are responsible for providing ... More
U.S. Marines get transported to Suseong-ri range, South
U.S. Marines get transported to Suseong-ri range, South Korea during Korean Marine Exchange Program 17-1 Nov. 25, 2016. Marines typically get transported to ranges by seven-ton trucks, HMMWVs (Humvees) or they ... More
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan- Sgt. Jesse Perezmejia
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan- Sgt. Jesse Perezmejia blocks his opponent from the ball during a six-on-six soccer tournament Jan. 6 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Marine Corps Community Services invited memb... More
CAMP SCHWAB, OKINAWA, Japan – A range coach watches
CAMP SCHWAB, OKINAWA, Japan – A range coach watches as a shooter fires on the rifle range Feb. 14 aboard Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. During the Coach’s Marksmanship Course Marines are taught about the basic fu... More
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan- Lance Cpl. Isaiah Fraser
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan- Lance Cpl. Isaiah Fraser reaches to catch the ball to get the out at first base June 30 during the round-robin portion of the 2018 Pacific-Wide Firecracker Softball Tournament aboar... More