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
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
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
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
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members provide forward
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members provide forward security Dec. 9 during Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest Light is a routine, semi-annual exer... 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. 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
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
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.
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
Royal Thai Army 2nd Lt. Suchat and U.S. service members
Royal Thai Army 2nd Lt. Suchat and U.S. service members speak with Narong Didsadee Feb. 8 at the Phitsanulok Provincial Sports Complex in Phitsanulok, Kingdom of Thailand, to better understand the complex's dis... More
A Royal Thai Army Special Forces Instructor demonstrates
A Royal Thai Army Special Forces Instructor demonstrates the proper technique to safely pick up a King Cobra snake Feb. 15 at Ban Dan Lan Hoi, Kingdom of Thailand, during Exercise Cobra Gold 2014. The exercise,... 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
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
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert P. Jarvis, a USAF
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert P. Jarvis, a USAF fire protection crew chief from the 18th Civil Engineering Squadron, discusses helicopter rescue procedures with Philippine Air Force Tech Sgt. Manuel L. Galve... 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
Marines with Company A, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine
Marines with Company A, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve fire the main guns of their M1A1 Abrams tanks April 25 at Suseong-ri Firing Range. The live-fire was conducted as part of K... 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
A Royal Thai Army Special Forces Instructor demonstrates
A Royal Thai Army Special Forces Instructor demonstrates the proper technique to safely pick up a King Cobra snake Feb. 15 at Ban Dan Lan Hoi, Kingdom of Thailand, during Exercise Cobra Gold 2014. The exercise,... 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
Lt. Col. Neil J. Owens, second from right, answers
Lt. Col. Neil J. Owens, second from right, answers questions from local community officials during an observation tour Aug. 26 as part of Artillery Relocation Training Program 14-2 at the Yausubetsu Maneuver Ar... 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
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
Philippine and U.S. Marine aircraft rescue firefighters
Philippine and U.S. Marine aircraft rescue firefighters demonstrate their capabilities to an audience of National and international media, Philippine military dependents, children from local schools and officer... 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
A Royal Thai Army Special Forces Instructor demonstrates
A Royal Thai Army Special Forces Instructor demonstrates the proper technique to safely pick up a King Cobra snake Feb. 15 at Ban Dan Lan Hoi, Kingdom of Thailand, during Exercise Cobra Gold 2014. The exercise,... More
A father and son sit inside an assault amphibious vehicle
A father and son sit inside an assault amphibious vehicle May 10 during the Fuji Friendship Festival 2014 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji. There were numerous static displays, including U.S. Marine C... More
Gunnery Sgt. Kevin D. Pirtle (right) and Capt. Jim
Gunnery Sgt. Kevin D. Pirtle (right) and Capt. Jim C. Wang pose for a photo Jan. 8 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms during Integrated Training Exercsie 2-15. Pirtle and Wang spend a lot of ti... 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
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
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
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
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
Staff Sgt. William G. Morris mans the stopwatch for
Staff Sgt. William G. Morris mans the stopwatch for students during the three-mile run portion of the physical fitness test as part of the curriculum at the Okinawa Staff Noncommissioned Officers’ Academy. Morr... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jacob Pedraza demonstrates the
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jacob Pedraza demonstrates the weapon safety conditions for belt-fed weapons to Royal Thai Marines Feb. 11 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand during Exercise Cobra Gold 2014. The U.S. ... More
Takeshi Takasaki, far left, conducts a performance
Takeshi Takasaki, far left, conducts a performance by students of the University of the Ryukyus Wind Orchestra Band Club and Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band March 14 during a combined conce... More
Lance Cpl. Palmer L. Perkins posts perimeter security
Lance Cpl. Palmer L. Perkins posts perimeter security for a stand-to drill August 24 at Bradshaw Field Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, during Exercise Koolendong 14. The focus of KD-14 is to estab... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors, with Task Force Koa Moana,
U.S. Marines and Sailors, with Task Force Koa Moana, and soldiers with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force prepare to apply riot control techniques, June 19, 2016, at Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea, as part ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Shane Briggs and Sgt. Julian
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Shane Briggs and Sgt. Julian Mora, explosive ordnance disposal technicians, Marine Corps Installation Pacific, prepare expired ammunition and explosives for destruction, Oct. 6, 2020, Cam... More
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey crew chiefs perform
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey crew chiefs perform pre-flight checks at Wing 41 Royal Thai Air Force Base, Chiang Mai province, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 21 during exercise Cobra Gold 2013. The crew chiefs, wh... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joel N. Frusti rests in early
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joel N. Frusti rests in early the morning July 12 after an aerial night assault during Hamel 15 in the Shoal Water Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia. U.S. Marines, Soldiers and Air... More
CAWACI, OVALAU, Fiji — U.S. Marines and Sailors dig
CAWACI, OVALAU, Fiji — U.S. Marines and Sailors dig to set a foundation for a one-room building during training, July 8, 2016, Ovalau, Fiji. Task Force Koa Moana is conducting vertical construction training and... More
Sgt. Timothy D. Brown shocks Cpl. Ramuel D. Brown Dec.
Sgt. Timothy D. Brown shocks Cpl. Ramuel D. Brown Dec. 16 to demonstrate how the Taser works and its nonlethal capabilities. The Taser is a nonlethal weapon used to temporarily disable voluntary muscle control ... More
The Special Reaction Team sweeps through a building
The Special Reaction Team sweeps through a building Sept. 23 during an active shooter scenario as part of Exercise Constant Vigilance 2015 aboard Camp Foster. SRT Marines swept through the building, clearing ea... More
Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson addresses his new commands
Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson addresses his new commands June 14 outside building one on Camp Foster during a change of command ceremony. Hudson accepted command of Marine Corps Installations Pacific and Marine C... More
Lance Cpl. Vanessa Recio interacts with Thai students
Lance Cpl. Vanessa Recio interacts with Thai students from Ratchasima Wittayalai-Two High School, during a visit by Marines and sailors to build camaraderie, Feb. 9, during Exercise Cobra Gold 2012. The exercis... More
Local Muay Thai fighters hold exhibition matches for
Local Muay Thai fighters hold exhibition matches for multinational service members and local community at Ban Tabaek Ngam School in Bang Rakum, Phitsanulok, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 14 during Exercise Cobra Go... More
A KC-130J Super Hercules takes to the sky July 15 from
A KC-130J Super Hercules takes to the sky July 15 from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152’s take off ceremony. The aircraft is the first to make the official f... More
People’s Liberation Army Capt. Wang Weijin samples
People’s Liberation Army Capt. Wang Weijin samples purified water from the U.S. miniature deployable assistance water purification system at a disaster site in Biang, Brunei Darussalam, June 19 as part of the A... More
Marines prepare to fire a rocket May 8 during a training
Marines prepare to fire a rocket May 8 during a training exercise in the Philippines. The Marines are assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under th... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana and the Papua
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana and the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, hike the historical Kokoda trail during Exercise Koa Moana, Papua New Guinea, June 22, 2016. In 1942 ammunition and supplies were t... More
MOTUTAPU ISLAND, Tonga — U.S. Marine infantrymen, combat
MOTUTAPU ISLAND, Tonga — U.S. Marine infantrymen, combat engineers and Tongan soldiers sprint toward an obstacle to prepare a demolition charge to clear a path, July 27, 2016, on Motutapu Island, Tonga, as part... More
A Marine with 7th ESB, supervises a portion of the
A Marine with 7th ESB, supervises a portion of the Route Red improvement project in October 2011. The surfacing portion of Route Red was completed early this month. The improved road will benefit locals by conn... More
A 7-ton medium tactical vehicle replacement, belonging
A 7-ton medium tactical vehicle replacement, belonging to Combat Logistics Regiment 3, is lifted out of the well deck of the USS Tortuga here Nov. 28. Several 7-tons, tractor rubber-tire articulated steer multi... More
Marine applies JROTC lessons in Afghanistan
Sgt. Xuchill Laput, a regional fuel farm site manager with Bulk Fuel Platoon, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, checks the oil level in a pump aboard Forward Operating Base Whitehouse, Afghanistan, Jan. 18. The b... More
Gunnery Sgt. Larry J. Arnold makes a note in his data
Gunnery Sgt. Larry J. Arnold makes a note in his data book during the Far East Division Matches. Arnold, the detachment chief for civil affairs, III Marine Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, is... More
Marines with Communications Company collect wires during
Marines with Communications Company collect wires during the breakdown of the field exercise training combat operations center in Sattahip, Thailand, Feb. 16. The Marines are in Thailand in support of Exercise ... More
Gunnery Sgt. John S. Mosser, center, salutes while
Gunnery Sgt. John S. Mosser, center, salutes while the national anthem plays during a ceremony in which Mosser was awarded the Gunnery Sergeant John A. Basilone Award for Courage and Commitment at Camp Schwab M... More
Marines discuss procedures for close air support during
Marines discuss procedures for close air support during a small-unit leadership exercise at Camp Hansen May 9. As part of the exercise, Marines refreshed their warfighting tactics, such as casualty evacuation a... More
Aircraft rescue firefighting specialists extinguish
Aircraft rescue firefighting specialists extinguish a fuel fire during fuel-pit fire training at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma May 31. The Marines are required to execute six live-fire training events every ... More
Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck, Jr. addresses an audience
Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck, Jr. addresses an audience during an all-hands period of reflection brief at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Oct. 24. “Understand that we are showing the Japanese people that we are ... 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
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines prepare to fire
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines prepare to fire artillery side by side at the Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex Aug. 17, signaling the bilateral portion of Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-8. KMEP 13-8 is a regul... More
Royal Thai Army 2nd Lt. Suchat and U.S. service members
Royal Thai Army 2nd Lt. Suchat and U.S. service members speak with Narong Didsadee Feb. 8 at the Phitsanulok Provincial Sports Complex in Phitsanulok, Kingdom of Thailand, to better understand the complex's dis... More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines carry a component
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines carry a component of a medium girder bridge April 21 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. An MGB is a lightweight, man-portable bridge, whi... More
Retired Gunnery Sgt. Annie E. Scott reads an anonymous
Retired Gunnery Sgt. Annie E. Scott reads an anonymous statement from a victim of sexual assault during a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response luncheon April 25 at the Butler Officers’ Club on Camp Foster. “A... More
A Marine hangs over the edge of a cliff June 17 during
A Marine hangs over the edge of a cliff June 17 during a jungle skills course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonslaves. The hasty rappel is the most important event because it is what Marines are... More
Marines fire an illumination round from an M777A2
Marines fire an illumination round from an M777A2 lightweight 155 mm during live-fire artillery training Sept. 1 at the Yausubetsu Maneuver Area in Hokkaido as part of Artillery Relocation Training Program 14-2... More
Okinawa volunteers and Marines make their way down
Okinawa volunteers and Marines make their way down the newly-cleared evacuation route to the Togezudaru community, near Gate 4 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, April 22. The once forgotten route was cleared by Marines ... More
Timor-Leste Defense Force Fuzileiro 2nd Sgt. Nelson
Timor-Leste Defense Force Fuzileiro 2nd Sgt. Nelson Belo provides coverage as his fire team crosses a simulated danger zone during Exercise Crocodilo 16-1, Metinaro, Timor-Leste, June 7, 2016. This exercise is ... More
U.S. Marines and Soldiers with the Republic of Fiji
U.S. Marines and Soldiers with the Republic of Fiji Military Force hike through the jungle to conduct survival training, July 11, 2016, at Ovalau, Fiji, as part of a multi-national, bilateral exercise. During t... More
Lance Cpl. Tom M. Enright, center right, attempts to
Lance Cpl. Tom M. Enright, center right, attempts to topple Yoshiya Sakumoto May 31 during the annual Henoko Okinawa-Style Sumo Tournament at Mae-No-Hama field in Henoko. The tournament serves to build on the a... More
Marines with Combat Logistic Regiment 37 performs a
Marines with Combat Logistic Regiment 37 performs a hasty rappel down a hill at JWTC on Camp Gonsalves April 2. Rappelling skills prepare Marines to overcome potential obstacles during deployments. The CLR-37 M... More
Lt. Col. Damien M. Marsh prepares to hand the Marine
Lt. Col. Damien M. Marsh prepares to hand the Marine Corps flag to Lt. Col. William L. DePue, Jr. during HMM-265’s change of command ceremony at Marine Air Corps Station Futenma June 1. DePue is the new command... More
Singapore Army Brig. Gen. Desmond Tan speaks with U.S.
Singapore Army Brig. Gen. Desmond Tan speaks with U.S. Marine 1st Lt James Woolley during his visit to the construction site at Ban Tabaek Ngam School in Phitsanulok, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 10 during Exercis... More
Two Buddhist Monks chant as the sun starts to set Feb.
Two Buddhist Monks chant as the sun starts to set Feb. 15 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand. U.S. Marines attended a dinner hosted by Royal Thai Marines on the temple grounds during Exercise Cobra Gold. Cob... More
Cambodia military and U.S. Navy military medical personnel
Cambodia military and U.S. Navy military medical personnel listen to an instructor during a subject-matter expert exchange March 17 as part of Cambodia Medical Exercise 14-1 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. During the ... More
Cpl. Niko A. Lopez shouts commands during machinegun
Cpl. Niko A. Lopez shouts commands during machinegun drills, July 14, 2016, at Ovalau, Fiji, during a multi-national, bilateral exercise between U.S. service members, with Task Force Koa Moana, and Soldiers wit... More
Lt. Gen. Burton Field, United States Forces Japan and
Lt. Gen. Burton Field, United States Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, presents the Gakushuin Women’s College students the commander’s coin as a token of his thanks and friendship at the USFJ Headquarte... More
Marines wait for the signal to break formation during
Marines wait for the signal to break formation during combat rubber reconnaissance craft training at White Beach Naval Facility Oct. 12 to ensure they are able to operate the craft properly and prepare for upco... More
A “smokey” surface-to-air missile is launched April
A “smokey” surface-to-air missile is launched April 12 during training on Ie Shima. Smokey SAMs were designed to give off the a distinct heat signature when launched, allowing for realistic evasion training for... More
People’s Liberation Army Navy Rear Adm. Kan Li Kui
People’s Liberation Army Navy Rear Adm. Kan Li Kui drinks a sample of purified water at a disaster site in Biang, Brunei Darussalam June 19, as part of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Humanitarian As... More