1st Lt. William Tidd, center, from Angola, Indiana,
1st Lt. William Tidd, center, from Angola, Indiana, briefs the plan to help rebuild and aid a simulated village that has been struck by a flood Jan. 13 at Camp Hansen. The Marines are practicing scenarios as pa... More
Philippine and U.S. Marines fast-rope out back of an
Philippine and U.S. Marines fast-rope out back of an MV-22 Osprey Jan. 22 at Basa Air Field for a bilateral fast-rope exercise. Fast-roping is just one of the multiple training events conducted during Aviation ... More
The Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team with the Combat
The Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team with the Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit practiced responding and surveying natural disaster scenarios Jan. 13 at Camp Hansen. The HAST is d... More
A Philippine Marine directs Philippine and U.S. Marines
A Philippine Marine directs Philippine and U.S. Marines after they fast-rope out of a MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during a fast-rope exercise Jan. 22 at Basa Air Field. Fast-roping is just one of the multi... More
U.S. Marine Capt. German Alicea (center standing),
U.S. Marine Capt. German Alicea (center standing), leads a discussion about the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program inside the hangar bay of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD ... More
Marines hone their fast-roping skills Dec. 3 at the
Marines hone their fast-roping skills Dec. 3 at the Camp Hansen rappel tower. The Marines gradually increased the difficulty, first rappelling without gear, then with their flak vests, and finally with their we... More
U.S. Marine Capt. German Alicea runs Marines through
U.S. Marine Capt. German Alicea runs Marines through takedown drills during a training session in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. Alicea is a 1st Degree Black Belt Instructor and the disbursing officer ... More
Santa Claus gives gifts to the children of Marines
Santa Claus gives gifts to the children of Marines and sailors stationed in Okinawa during a holiday party Dec. 17 at The Palms club. Every child at the party had the opportunity to receive a gift from Santa an... More
U.S. Marines walk toward MV-22B Ospreys on the flight
U.S. Marines walk toward MV-22B Ospreys on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), at sea, March 19, 2015. The Marines are preparing for a vertical assault exercise on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan. The... More
USS BONHOMME RICHARD, At sea – Landing support specialists
USS BONHOMME RICHARD, At sea – Landing support specialists attach a load of tires to a UH-1Y Huey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a helicopt... More
Sonny Sandoval, the vocalist for the band P.O.D., sings
Sonny Sandoval, the vocalist for the band P.O.D., sings Sept. 13 during Hansen Fest. The band’s performance boosted morale and provided a great chance for free entertainment for all the festival attendees, acco... More
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys begin flight operations
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys begin flight operations on the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), off of the coast of South Korea, April 2, 2015. The aircraft is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforce... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Derek J. Gary demonstrates a joint
U.S. Marine Cpl. Derek J. Gary demonstrates a joint manipulation takedown technique on Cpl. Christopher B. Reyes. Gary is a Green Belt Instructor and a field radio operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 3... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Romin Dasmalchi, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Romin Dasmalchi, commanding officer, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks to members of the Malaysian Armed Forces and civilians Feb. 27 prior to a theater security cooperation event. A... More
Wuv Bernando plays the drums with the band P.O.D. during
Wuv Bernando plays the drums with the band P.O.D. during a performance for service members Sept. 13 at Hansen Fest. During the concert, the band played some of their more popular songs, including their hit sing... More
U.S. Marines shoot their M16 rifles during a live-fire
U.S. Marines shoot their M16 rifles during a live-fire exercise Feb. 4 on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6). Each Marine fired 30 rounds during multiple drills. The Marines are with Combat Log... More
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys prepare to take off
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys prepare to take off from the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), at sea, March 19, 2015. The Ospreys are transporting Marines to Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, for a ver... More
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys begin flight operations
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys begin flight operations on the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), off of the coast of South Korea, April 2, 2015. The aircraft is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforce... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Christopher B. Reyes performs a wristlock
U.S. Marine Cpl. Christopher B. Reyes performs a wristlock takedown against Sgt. Evan M. Hughlett during class on the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. Reyes is a Green Belt Instructor from Jesup, Georgia, and... More
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey prepares to take
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey prepares to take off from the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), at sea, March 19, 2015. The Ospreys are taking Marines to Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, to execute a... More
A Marine sits upside down in a shallow water egress
A Marine sits upside down in a shallow water egress trainer chair during Underwater Egress Training Dec. 9 at the Hansen Aquatics Center. The Marines conducting the training are with Combat Logistics Battalion ... More
U.S. Marines walk towards a MV-22B Osprey on the flight
U.S. Marines walk towards a MV-22B Osprey on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) March 19, 2015. The Marines are preparing for a vertical assault exercise on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan. The Osprey... More
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys begin flight operations
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys begin flight operations on the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), off of the coast of South Korea, April 2, 2015. The aircraft is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforce... More
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey flies off the USS
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey flies off the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), off of the coast of South Korea, April 2, 2015. The aircraft is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine ... More
Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear defense
Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear defense specialists decontaminate a simulated casualty during an assessment/consequences management exercise Dec 5 at Camp Hansen. After the casualties were brough... More
Lance Corporal Alexander J. Perkins sights in while
Lance Corporal Alexander J. Perkins sights in while clearing a building during a vertical assault exercise Dec. 10 at Combat Town. While clearing the room, the Marines found multiple simulated high-value indivi... More
USS BONHOMME RICHARD, At sea – Landing support specialists
USS BONHOMME RICHARD, At sea – Landing support specialists wait for a UH-1Y Huey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, to lower itself so they can hook o... More
U.S. Marines sight in on their targets during a live-fire
U.S. Marines sight in on their targets during a live-fire exercise Feb. 4 on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6). Given 30 rounds each, the Marines executed multiple live fire drills. The Marine... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jeremiah Skaggs poses in the
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jeremiah Skaggs poses in the hangar bay of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), at sea, March 16, 2015. Skaggs, from Stockton, California, has trained in multiple environments including Brid... More
Sgt. Maj. Devon A. Lee, center, salutes Lt. Col. Larry
Sgt. Maj. Devon A. Lee, center, salutes Lt. Col. Larry G. Brown and Sgt. Maj. Timonthy J. Rudd during a post and relief ceremony Jan. 8 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Sgt. Maj. Devon A. Le... More
Sonny Sandoval, the vocalist for P.O.D., interacts
Sonny Sandoval, the vocalist for P.O.D., interacts with the crowd during the band’s performance Sept. 13 at Hansen Fest. The band played for two hours, and the concert had a fantastic turn out and everyone seem... More
An underwater egress instructor oversees a Marine’s
An underwater egress instructor oversees a Marine’s exit from a Modular Amphibious Egress Trainer during Underwater Egress Training Dec. 9 at the Hansen Aquatics Center. The Marines conducting the training are ... More
Sergeant Alexander M. Tryon scans the surrounding area
Sergeant Alexander M. Tryon scans the surrounding area for enemy forces during a vertical assault Dec. 10 at Combat Town. After acquiring a strong foothold within the town, the Marines cleared all of the buildi... More
USS BONHOMME RICHARD, At sea – Landing support specialists
USS BONHOMME RICHARD, At sea – Landing support specialists wait for a UH-1Y Huey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, to drop off a load of tires during... More
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys begin flight operations
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys begin flight operations on the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), off of the coast of South Korea, April 2, 2015. The aircraft is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforce... More
Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear defense
Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear defense specialists decontaminate teams that entered the simulated contaminated area during an assessment/consequences management exercise Dec. 5 at Camp Hansen. T... More
U.S. Marines walk towards MV-22B Ospreys the flight
U.S. Marines walk towards MV-22B Ospreys the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) March 19, 2015. The Marines are preparing for a vertical assault exercise on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan. The Ospreys ar... More
A Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear defense
A Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear defense specialist survey’s the readings from an unknown substance on a simulated casualty during an assessment/consequences management exercise Dec. 5 at Camp H... More
Marines, sailors and family members participate in
Marines, sailors and family members participate in a snowman-building contest during Combat Logistics Battalion 31’s holiday party Dec. 17 at The Palms club. The contestants were judged by cheers from the obser... More
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys begin flight operations
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys begin flight operations on the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), off of the coast of South Korea, April 2, 2015. The aircraft is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforce... More
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys begin flight operations
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys begin flight operations on the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), off of the coast of South Korea, April 2, 2015. The aircraft is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforce... More
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys begin flight operations
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys begin flight operations on the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), off of the coast of South Korea, April 2, 2015. The aircraft is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforce... More
A member of the Malaysian Armed Forces watches as an
A member of the Malaysian Armed Forces watches as an MV-22B Osprey loaded with U.S. Marines approaches a landing zone Feb. 27 during a theater security cooperation event. The Marines are with Battalion Landing ... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Mayte Rincon fires her M16 rifle during
U.S. Marine Cpl. Mayte Rincon fires her M16 rifle during a live-fire exercise Feb. 4 on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6). This was her first time shooting aboard a ship and she fired 30 round... More
Members of the Malaysia Armed Forces, alongside Malaysian
Members of the Malaysia Armed Forces, alongside Malaysian government officials and U.S. service members, pose for a group photo in front of a UH-1Y Huey here Feb. 27 during a theater security cooperation event.... More
Marines, sailors and family members participate in
Marines, sailors and family members participate in an ugly sweater contest during Combat Logistics Battalion 31’s holiday party Dec. 17 at The Palms club. The party helped boost morale for those who are not abl... More
After watching a live fire exercise, Malaysian Armed
After watching a live fire exercise, Malaysian Armed Forces members and other Malaysian dignitaries step off a MV-22B Osprey onto the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) for a ship tour, Feb. 27. Marines with the 31st... More
Sonny Sandoval, the vocalist for the band P.O.D., sings
Sonny Sandoval, the vocalist for the band P.O.D., sings Sept. 13 during Hansen Fest. The band’s performance boosted morale and provided a great chance for free entertainment for all the festival attendees, acco... More
U.S. Marines execute a live-fire exercise Feb. 4 on
U.S. Marines execute a live-fire exercise Feb. 4 on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6). During the exercise, the Marines were given 30 rounds and executed multiple firing drills. The Marines ar... More
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey flies off the USS
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey flies off the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), off of the coast of South Korea, April 2, 2015. The aircraft is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine ... More
Marcos Curiel, the guitarist for the band P.O.D., plays
Marcos Curiel, the guitarist for the band P.O.D., plays his guitar during Hansen Fest Sept. 13 on the Camp Hansen Parade Field. The band played multiple songs including their hit single, “Youth of the Nation.” ... More
A Philippine Marine posts security after fast-roping
A Philippine Marine posts security after fast-roping out of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft Jan. 22 at Basa Air Field. Fast-roping is just one of the multiple training events conducted during Aviation Assau... More
U.S. Marine Capt. German Alicea (right), a 1st Degree
U.S. Marine Capt. German Alicea (right), a 1st Degree Black Belt Instructor, explains the fundamentals of a wristlock takedown as demonstrated by Cpl. Christopher B. Reyes on Sgt. Evan M. Hughlett; all three ar... More
Lt. Col. Mike Wilonsky speaks to the Marines of Battalion
Lt. Col. Mike Wilonsky speaks to the Marines of Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard Feb. 22, 2015. Wilonsky used the opportunity to provide his guida... More
U.S. Marines walk towards a MV-22B Osprey on the flight
U.S. Marines walk towards a MV-22B Osprey on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) March 19, 2015. The Marines are preparing for a vertical assault exercise on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan. The Ospre... More
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys begin flight operations
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys begin flight operations on the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), off of the coast of South Korea, April 2, 2015. The aircraft is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforce... More
1st Lt. William Tidd, center, from Angola, Indiana,
1st Lt. William Tidd, center, from Angola, Indiana, confers with other members of the Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team after responding to a natural disaster scenario Jan. 13 at Camp Hansen. The HAST respond... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Travis Sernulka, a UH-1Y Huey
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Travis Sernulka, a UH-1Y Huey crew chief, fires the GAU-17/A Gatling gun Feb. 27 during a theater security cooperation event. U.S. Marines hosted the event for Malaysian Armed Forces memb... More
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey flies away from
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey flies away from the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), at sea, March 19, 2015. The Osprey is transporting Marines to execute a vertical assault exercise on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan... More
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys begin flight operations
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys begin flight operations on the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), off of the coast of South Korea, April 2, 2015. The aircraft is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforce... More
Marines stand their ground during a vertical assault
Marines stand their ground during a vertical assault exercise Dec. 10 at Combat Town. After gaining ground in Combat Town, the Marines cleared several buildings and engaged simulated enemy forces. The Marines a... More
Sgt. Trevor McNally, from Hinckley, Minnesota, takes
Sgt. Trevor McNally, from Hinckley, Minnesota, takes a photograph of a pool of water Jan. 13 at Camp Hansen as part of a Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team scenario. He has just identified a good source of fre... More
USS BONHOMME RICHARD, At sea – Landing support specialists
USS BONHOMME RICHARD, At sea – Landing support specialists watch as a UH-1Y Huey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, lifts a load of tires during a hel... More
USS BONHOMME RICHARD, At sea – A landing support specialist
USS BONHOMME RICHARD, At sea – A landing support specialist watches as a UH-1Y Huey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, flies away with a load of tires... More
U.S. Marines run to an MV-22B Osprey for extraction
U.S. Marines run to an MV-22B Osprey for extraction Feb. 27 during a theater security cooperation event. During the event, the Marines executed a vertical assault where they engaged targets with M16 service rif... More
Lance Cpl. Caleb Melton, from Phoenix, Arizona, provides
Lance Cpl. Caleb Melton, from Phoenix, Arizona, provides security for the Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team as they respond and assess a simulated flooded area Jan. 13 at Camp Hansen. The HAST surveys areas t... More
Marines stand at parade rest during a post and relief
Marines stand at parade rest during a post and relief ceremony Jan. 8 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Sgt. Maj. Devon A. Lee passed his responsibilities as the squadron sergeant major to Sg... More
Marines exit a Modular Amphibious Egress Trainer during
Marines exit a Modular Amphibious Egress Trainer during Underwater Egress Training Dec. 9 at the Hansen Aquatics Center. The Marines are with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and t... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Benjamin Hebert, a UH-1Y Huey
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Benjamin Hebert, a UH-1Y Huey crew chief, gets ready to fire the GAU-17/A Gatling gun Feb. 27 during a theater security cooperation event. U.S. Marines hosted the event for Malaysian Arme... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Benjamin Hebert, a UH-1Y Huey
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Benjamin Hebert, a UH-1Y Huey crew chief, gets ready to fire the GAU-17/A Gatling gun Feb. 27 during a theater security cooperation event. U.S. Marines hosted the event for Malaysian Arme... More
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys prepare to take off
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys prepare to take off from the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) March 19, 2015. The Ospreys are transporting Marines to Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan to execute a vertic... More
A U.S. Marine fast-ropes out of an MV-22B Osprey on
A U.S. Marine fast-ropes out of an MV-22B Osprey on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), at sea, Feb. 18, 2015. In preparation for future exercises, the Marines practiced fast-roping and rappell... More
Marines practice their fast-roping skills Dec. 3 at
Marines practice their fast-roping skills Dec. 3 at the Camp Hansen rappel tower. This technique is used to insert Marines when an aircraft cannot land and they need to get in quickly and safely. The Marines ar... More
A U.S. Marine fast-ropes out of an MV-22B Osprey during
A U.S. Marine fast-ropes out of an MV-22B Osprey during an exercise on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), at sea, Feb. 18, 2015. Each Marine had a chance to go down the rope multiple times. Af... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Sean M. Stephenson salutes
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Sean M. Stephenson salutes a Marine from the cockpit of his AV-8B Harrier. Stephenson began his career as an enlisted band member and then pursued his dreams of becoming a pilot. (Photo ... More
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys begin flight operations
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys begin flight operations on the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), off of the coast of South Korea, April 2, 2015. The aircraft is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforce... More
Marines practice their fast-roping skills Dec. 3 at
Marines practice their fast-roping skills Dec. 3 at the Camp Hansen rappel tower. The Marines gradually increased the difficulty, first rappelling without gear, then with their flak vests, and finally with thei... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Romin Dasmalchi, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Romin Dasmalchi, commanding officer, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, points out the different Marine aircraft Feb. 27 during a theater security cooperation event. After watching a live-fi... More
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey flies off the USS
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey flies off the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), off of the coast of South Korea, April 2, 2015. The aircraft is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine ... More