U.S. Marines in an assault amphibious vehicle cross
U.S. Marines in an assault amphibious vehicle cross marshland on Subic Bay, Philippines, during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX), Oct. 7, 2016. PHIBLEX is an annual U.S-Philippine military bi... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Shawn Dickens, from St. Augustine,
U.S. Marine Sgt. Shawn Dickens, from St. Augustine, Fla., looks out from an assault amphibious vehicle on Subic Bay, Philippines, during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX), Oct. 7, 2016. PHIBL... More
Philippine Marine Pfc. Japeth Inocencio, from Jamindan,
Philippine Marine Pfc. Japeth Inocencio, from Jamindan, Philippines, gets a Philippine flag signed by a U.S Marine at Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Philippines, during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise ... More
Gunnery Sgt. David Devine explains his real world experience
Gunnery Sgt. David Devine explains his real world experience with an Amphibious Assault Vehicle to Japan Ground Self Defense Force Soldiers, March 25, 2016, at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. “It is great to see t... More
Navy Seaman Kevin Glover receives his Fleet Marine
Navy Seaman Kevin Glover receives his Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Badge during a pinning ceremony on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 17, 2016. To earn the FMF Badge sailors must be trained to support the Marine ... More
U.S. and Philippine Marines conduct a low-level static
U.S. and Philippine Marines conduct a low-level static line training exercise from a KC-130J Super Hercules on Basa Air Base, Philippines, during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX), Oct. 9, 201... More
U.S. Marine Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andres Navarro
U.S. Marine Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andres Navarro conducts a combined band composed of the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band and the Japan Ground Self Defense Force’s 15th Brigade Band, during the 21st Annua... More
Pacific Spotlight: Chief Cook. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
Cpl. Clarence P. Narcisse, the chief cook at III Marine Expeditionary Force Mess Hall, shares his point of view on a day at work at Camp Hansen Okinawa, Japan, April 4, 2016. Narcisse, from Gonaives, Haiti, is ... More
Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band
Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band practice prior to a performance at Koza Music Town, Okinawa City, Okinawa, Japan, for the Okinawa City Promenade Concert Feb. 6, 2016. The III MEF Band perfo... More
The Japanese Ground Self Defense Force observed U.S
The Japanese Ground Self Defense Force observed U.S Navy Corpsmen July 20, 2016 as they demonstrated lifesaving skills at Marine Corps Base Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. The corpsmen began by giving a class on l... More
Marines attending Corporals Course talk during a battle
Marines attending Corporals Course talk during a battle sites tour at Okinawa, Japan, September 20, 2016. Corporals Course has recently implemented a battle sites tour to provide Marines the opportunity to see ... More
Marines with Fury Battery, Battalion Landing Team,
Marines with Fury Battery, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force, fire a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during a combi... More
Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band
Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band practice before performing at the Koza Music Town, Okinawa City, Okinawa, Japan, for the Okinawa City Promenade Concert Feb. 6, 2016. The III MEF Band was th... More
Pacific Spotlight: Food Service Specialist
Lance Cpl. Chloe Smith, a food service specialist, shares her point of view on a day at work at Camp Hansen, April 4, 2016. Smith from Wakefield, N.H., is with Headquarters Regiment, 3rd Marine Logistics Group... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jacob Carpenter, from Estes Park,
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jacob Carpenter, from Estes Park, Colo., retrieves his parachute after a low-level static line training exercise on Basa Air Base, Philippines during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Lorelie Flinn lectures Japanese
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Lorelie Flinn lectures Japanese Ground Self Defense Force officers at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, July 20, 2016. Japanese Ground Self Defense Force officers observed how U.S. Sailors would ... More
Fight Night, US Army Photo. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
Retired Army Capt. Benjamin Moriniere, a martial arts sensei at Capoeira Academy Okinawa, provides a family environment for service members and Okinawans in Okinawa, Japan. “I had three main wishes: to be in th... More
Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, the commanding general
Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, the commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to Gen Nakatani, Japan's Minister of Defense, about the relationship between III MEF and the Okinawan people, Mar... More
Gunnery Sgt. David Devine explains his real world experience
Gunnery Sgt. David Devine explains his real world experience with an Amphibious Assault Vehicle to Japan Ground Self Defense Force Soldiers, March 25, 2016, at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. “It is great to see t... More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Hunter Bernius, from Lufkin,
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Hunter Bernius, from Lufkin, Texas, packs his gear after a low-level static line training exercise on Basa Air Base, Philippines, during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX... More
Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band
Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band performs at Koza Music Town, Okinawa City, Okinawa, Japan, for the Okinawa Promenade Concert Feb. 6, 2016. The Marines played as the finale for the concert f... More
David Lucar shoots an M9 service pistol at Camp Schwab,
David Lucar shoots an M9 service pistol at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan March 18, 2016. Lucar was able to experience dynamic facets of life in the Marine Corps. This included an Amphibious Assault Vehicle raid, ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kevin Tran, from Shakopee, Minn.,
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kevin Tran, from Shakopee, Minn., serves Philippine Marine Pvt. John Calvin Gabito from Aurora, Philippines, food on the USNS Millinocket during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 ... More
Gunnery Sgt. David Devine explains his real world experience
Gunnery Sgt. David Devine explains his real world experience with an Amphibious Assault Vehicle to the Japan Ground Self Defense Force Soldiers, March 25, 2016, at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. “It is great to s... More
Philippine Marine Lt. Col. Erik Bautista, from Manila,
Philippine Marine Lt. Col. Erik Bautista, from Manila, Philippines, provides security on Subic Bay, Philippines, during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX), Oct. 7, 2016. PHIBLEX is an annual U... More
Cpl. Daniel J. O'Brien from Waynesville, Missouri,
Cpl. Daniel J. O'Brien from Waynesville, Missouri, with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band practices before playing at the Koza Music Town, Okinawa City, Okinawa, Japan, for the Okinawa City Promenade Conc... More
Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band
Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band perform at the Koza Music Town, Okinawa City, Okinawa, Japan, for the Okinawa City Promenade Concert Feb. 6, 2016. The III MEF Band was the final performance... More
Pacific Spotlight: Amphibious Assault Vehicle Crewman Technician
Pfc. Aaron Swicegood, an Amphibious Assault Vehicle crewman technician, shares his point-of-view on vehicle maintenance. He is from Asheboro, NC., and is with, Ordnance Maintenance Company, 3rd Maintenance Batt... More
Patrol Explosive Detection Dogs
Patrol Explosive Detection Dog Uno plays with a toy as a reward for finding explosives at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 7, 2016. Uno is with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force He... More
U.S. and Philippine Marines in an assault amphibious
U.S. and Philippine Marines in an assault amphibious vehicle land on a Subic Bay, Philippines, beach during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX), Oct. 7, 2016. PHIBLEX is an annual U.S-Philippin... More
A full hall listens to the combined band play during
A full hall listens to the combined band play during the 21st Annual Combined Band Concert at the Okinawa Civic Hall, Okinawa, Japan, September 10, 2016. The 21st Annual Combined Concert between the Japan Groun... More
Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion,
Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Philippine Marines ride in a convoy before beginning a combined-arms ... More
U.S. and Philippine Marines prepare to conduct a low-level
U.S. and Philippine Marines prepare to conduct a low-level static line training exercise from a KC-130J Super Hercules on Clark Air Base, Philippines, during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX),... More
Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band
Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band perform at the Koza Music Town, Okinawa City, Okinawa, Japan, for the Okinawa City Promenade Concert Feb. 6, 2016. The III MEF Band was the final performance... More
Cpl. Clark John, a Corporals Course participant, looks
Cpl. Clark John, a Corporals Course participant, looks through a Tochka (Japanese fighting position) during a battle sites tour in Okinawa, Japan, September 20, 2016. Corporals Course has recently implemented a... More
Chris Majewski, lead tour guide for Marine Corps Community
Chris Majewski, lead tour guide for Marine Corps Community Services, talks about the history of Okinawa in World War II during a battle sites tour in Okinawa, Japan, September 20, 2016. Corporals Course has rec... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kevin Tran, from Shakopee, Minn.,
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kevin Tran, from Shakopee, Minn., prepares food on the USNS Millinocket during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX), Oct. 4, 2016. PHIBLEX is an annual U.S.-Philippine mili... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Satoshi Suzuki,
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Satoshi Suzuki, Director of JGSDF Medical department, observed how U.S. Navy Corpsmen would use a mobile operating room at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, July 20, 2016. T... More
Surgical equipment staged by corpsmen at Camp Kinser,
Surgical equipment staged by corpsmen at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, July 20, 2016. Japanese Ground Self Defense Force Officers observe how U.S. Sailors would use a mobile operating room so that they can take ... More
Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force wait to
Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force wait to board the USNS Millinocket during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX), Sept. 26, 2016. The Millinocket is a high speed vessel used to transpor... More
Navy Seaman Dalton Watson Elliott receives his Fleet
Navy Seaman Dalton Watson Elliott receives his Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Badge during a pinning ceremony on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 17, 2016. To earn the FMF Badge sailors must be trained to support th... More
Gunnery Sgt. David Devine explains his real world experience
Gunnery Sgt. David Devine explains his real world experience with an Amphibious Assault Vehicle to the Japan Ground Self Defense Force Soldiers, March 25, 2016, at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. “It is great to s... More
Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band
Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band perform at the Koza Music Town, Okinawa City, Okinawa, Japan, for the Okinawa City Promenade Concert Feb. 6, 2016. The III MEF Band was the final performance... More
Navy Seaman Ryan P. Bean receives his Fleet Marine
Navy Seaman Ryan P. Bean receives his Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Badge during a pinning ceremony on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 17, 2016. To earn the FMF Badge sailors must be trained to support the Marine ... More
Marines attending Sergeant’s Course perform a small
Marines attending Sergeant’s Course perform a small unit leadership exercise at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan September 15, 2016. The Sergeant’s Course is mandatory for all sergeants to attend in order to be prom... More
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Demetreus M. Cooley receives
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Demetreus M. Cooley receives his Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Badge during a pinning ceremony on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 17, 2016. To earn the FMF Badge sailors must be traine... More
Red Patchers: The Misunderstood Marines
Marines conduct a helicopter support team exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, April 22, 2016. The Marines are landing support specialists, commonly referred to as red patchers, with La... More
Marines attending Sergeant’s Course perform a small
Marines attending Sergeant’s Course perform a small unit leadership exercise at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan September 15, 2016. The Sergeant’s Course is mandatory for all sergeants to attend in order to be prom... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kevin Tran, from Shakopee, Minn.,
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kevin Tran, from Shakopee, Minn., serves Philippine Marine Sgt. Deolito Hernandez Sayat, from Roxas City, Philippines, food on the USNS Millinocket during Philippine Amphibious Landing Ex... More
Navy Corpsmen wait to greet the Japanese Ground Self
Navy Corpsmen wait to greet the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, July 20, 2016. Japanese Ground Self Defense Force officers observed how U.S. Sailors would use a mobile operati... More
Marines attending Sergeant’s Course perform a small
Marines attending Sergeant’s Course perform a small unit leadership exercise at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan September 15, 2016. The Sergeant’s Course is mandatory for all sergeants to attend in order to be prom... More
Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, the commanding general
Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, the commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force, shakes hands with Gen Nakatani, Japan’s Minister of Defense, at the Butler Officer's Club, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, ... More
U.S. and Philippine Marines conduct a low-level static
U.S. and Philippine Marines conduct a low-level static line training exercise from a KC-130J Super Hercules on Basa Air Base, Philippines, during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX), Oct. 9, 201... More
Philippine Marines run to board a CH-53E Super Stallion
Philippine Marines run to board a CH-53E Super Stallion during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX), Oct. 4, 2016, aboard the USNS Millinocket. The Millinocket is a high speed vessel used to tran... More
Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band
Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band perform at the Koza Music Town, Okinawa City, Okinawa, Japan, for the Okinawa City Promenade Concert Feb. 6, 2016. The III MEF Band played last following the... More
Marines attending Corporals Course were given opportunities
Marines attending Corporals Course were given opportunities to look at displays of artifacts, such as this pickaxe and an artist rendering of Japanese Naval personnel digging a tunnel, in Okinawa, Japan, Septem... More
Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262,
Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, refuel a CH-53E Super Stallion on Clark Air Base, Philippines, during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercis... More
Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band
Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band practice prior to a performance at Koza Music Town, Okinawa City, Okinawa, Japan, Okinawa City Promenade Concert Feb. 6, 2016. The III MEF Band was the final... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jacob Carpenter, from Estes Park,
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jacob Carpenter, from Estes Park, Colo., gets his gear checked on Clark Air Base, Philippines, during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX), Oct. 7, 2016. PHIBLEX is an annual U.... More
Philippine Marine Pfc. Japeth Inocencio, from Jamindan,
Philippine Marine Pfc. Japeth Inocencio, from Jamindan, Philippines, shakes hands with U.S. Marine Cpl. Todd Jenkins, from Long Beach, Calif., at Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Philippines, during Philippine ... More
The III Marine Expeditionary Force Band and the Japan
The III Marine Expeditionary Force Band and the Japan Ground Self Defense Force’s 15th Brigade Band engage the crowd during the 21st Annual Combined Band Concert at the Okinawa Civic Hall, Okinawa, Japan, Septe... More
U.S. and Philippine Marines prepare for a jump from
U.S. and Philippine Marines prepare for a jump from a C-130 Hercules on Clark Air Base, Philippines, during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX), Oct. 7, 2016. PHIBLEX is an annual U.S-Philippine... More
Philippine Marine Capt. Dejonne Maralli, from Pangasinan,
Philippine Marine Capt. Dejonne Maralli, from Pangasinan, Philippines, speaks to U.S. Marine Capt. Daniel DellaMonica (right), from Wilmington, N.C., and U.S. Marine Capt. Joshua Chambers (left), from Austin, T... More
Philippine Marines and Marines with Battalion Landing
Philippine Marines and Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force, provide security and prepare to fire mortars durin... More
Staff Sgt. Stephen E. Howell from Hernando, Mississippi,
Staff Sgt. Stephen E. Howell from Hernando, Mississippi, conducts the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band practice before performing at the Koza Music Town, Okinawa City, Okinawa, Japan, for the Okinawa City Pr... More
Yukiko Roman shoots an M9 service pistol at Camp Schwab,
Yukiko Roman shoots an M9 service pistol at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, March 18, 2016. Roman was able to experience dynamic facets of life in the Marine Corps. This included an Amphibious Assault Vehicle raid... More
Sky Life, US Marine Corps Photo
1st Lt. Colton Sizemore, a pilot for the KC-130J Super Hercules, and his fellow Marines prepare to fly at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, April 15, 2016. Sizemore, from Jacksonville, NC., is w... More
Philippine Marine Cpl. Jeferson Manuel, from Ilocos
Philippine Marine Cpl. Jeferson Manuel, from Ilocos Norte, Philippines, checks his gear on Clark Air Base, Philippines, during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX), Oct. 7, 2016. PHIBLEX is an a... More
U.S. Marines escape from the rain under a tarp at the
U.S. Marines escape from the rain under a tarp at the range complex on Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Philippines, during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX), Oct. 10, 2016. PHIBLEX is an ann... More
David Lucar fires an M16-A4 service rifle at Camp Schwab,
David Lucar fires an M16-A4 service rifle at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan March 18, 2016. Lucar was able to experience dynamic facets of life in the Marine Corps. This included an Amphibious Assault Vehicle raid... More
Japan Ground Self Defense Force Pvt. Kana Furusho with
Japan Ground Self Defense Force Pvt. Kana Furusho with the JGSDF 15th Brigade Band sings Amazing Grace during the 21st Annual Combined Band Concert at the Okinawa Civic Hall, Okinawa, Japan, September 10, 2016.... More
Philippine Marines run to board a CH-53E Super Stallion
Philippine Marines run to board a CH-53E Super Stallion during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX), Oct. 4, 2016, aboard the USNS Millinocket. The Millinocket is a high speed vessel used to tran... More
Cpl. Landon Hull, a Corporals Course participant, explores
Cpl. Landon Hull, a Corporals Course participant, explores former Navy Headquarters Bunker during a battle sites tour in Okinawa, Japan, September 20, 2016. Corporals Course has recently implemented a battle si... More
Musical instruments from the Japan Ground Self Defense
Musical instruments from the Japan Ground Self Defense Force 15th Brigade Band wait to be played during intermission at the 21st Annual Combined Band Concert at the Okinawa Civic Hall, Okinawa, Japan, September... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Shawn Stucker, from Billings, Mont.,
U.S. Marine Cpl. Shawn Stucker, from Billings, Mont., packs his gear after a low-level static line training exercise on Basa Air Base, Philippines, during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX), Oc... More