Lance Cpl. Cody Laurent, an intelligence analyst, 3rd
Lance Cpl. Cody Laurent, an intelligence analyst, 3rd Intelligence Battalion, checks his chili during the Dragon Fest chili cook-off on Camp Hansen Sept. 23. Laurent also won the chili cook-off last year.
Soldiers jump sky-high with Flying Tigers
U.S. Army paratroopers with 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group Airborne, are dropped out of a Marine CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter over Ie Shima, Japan, Nov. 29. The helicopter crew supported static-line pa... More
Japanese dignitaries visit MCAS Miramar
Shozo Azuma, a member of the Japanese House of Representatives, Democratic Party of Japan, walks with Marines and other dignitaries to an MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., for Azuma’s f... More
Hijiki harvested on Camp Courtney
Okinawa community members harvest hijiki seaweed from the waters off Camp Courtney Feb. 20. Annually during prime harvesting season, Camp Courtney opens the beach for local sub-villagers and the Uruma City Fish... More
Participants of the 21st Friendship Jamborette play
Participants of the 21st Friendship Jamborette play a game of tug of war at the Tamagusuku Youth Center and Gusuku Road Park, here, March 3. The Jamborette was co-hosted by the Scout Association of Japan and th... More
Marines, sailors land in Australia
U.S. and Australia officials greet approximately 200 Marines and sailors from Hawaii as they arrive in Australia April 3. The Marines and sailors are with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Mari... More
SOFA personnel become newest naturalized U.S. citizens
Service members and civilians rise and raise their right hand as they repeat the Pledge of Allegiance for the first time as U.S. citizens. Before becoming citizens each was required to take a test in reading, w... More
Lance Cpl. Eric Zamora fires an M9 service pistol on
Lance Cpl. Eric Zamora fires an M9 service pistol on the pistol range at Camp Hansen Oct. 29 during a combat marksmanship training course. Marines with various III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps In... More
Setsuko Inafuku answers questions in one of the many
Setsuko Inafuku answers questions in one of the many tunnels at the site of the former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters during a battle sites tour Nov. 13. During the tour, Inafuku led more than 40 servic... More
Sgt. Patrick S. Wros helps Philippine Armed Forces
Sgt. Patrick S. Wros helps Philippine Armed Forces service members palletize relief supplies at Villamor Air Base in Manila, Republic of the Philippines Dec. 14. By overseeing the loading process, Wros helps en... More
Philippine Marine Sgt. Bimbo R. Busico explains survival
Philippine Marine Sgt. Bimbo R. Busico explains survival skills to Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Marines during basic jungle survival training April 8 at Camp O’Donnell, Philippines. The survival tra... More
Marines, sailors evacuate injured Marine from JWTC
Lance Cpl. Robert A. Weimer recovers from surgery at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa May 9 after suffering a complex leg fracture during training at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Camp Gonsalves. Following the... More
Corpsmen ready during ARTP. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
Petty Officer 1st Class KC E. Lorilla and Petty Officer 3rd Class Wen P. Mirando treat Cpl. Joshua O. Benedictus for simulated injuries during a medical evacuation exercise June 8 at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, H... More
First Adm. Dato Seri Pahlawan Abdul Aziz bin Haji Mohd
First Adm. Dato Seri Pahlawan Abdul Aziz bin Haji Mohd Tamit, along with other multinational military leaders, attend the opening ceremony to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Humanitarian Assistance/D... More
Life jackets are one piece of personal protective equipment
Life jackets are one piece of personal protective equipment needed during water activities. While participating in summer activities, safety must be implemented by using personal protective equipment. PPE provi... More
Annetta R. Butler, center left, and Yuino Shirahata
Annetta R. Butler, center left, and Yuino Shirahata laugh before heading out to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium at Ocean Expo Park as part of the 3rd annual Oshima youth cultural exchange Aug. 1 at the Kishaba Yo... More
U.S. Marines and Navy corpsmen follow Army medical
U.S. Marines and Navy corpsmen follow Army medical personnel to a UH-60 L Helicopter during simulated medical evacuation training at the Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex Aug. 18 as part of the Korean Marine Exchange... More
Many observe, commemorate 19th Ammendment
Lance Corporals Kamber L. Borders, left, and Ashlee N. Brown discuss equality during a Women’s Equality Day observance luncheon Aug. 30 at Camp Hansen. Borders is a field radio operator and systems administrato... More
Community, service members celebrate years of friendship
Lt. Col. Ken Sandler, left, receives a certificate of appreciation on behalf of 7th Communication Battalion from Ayako Ginoza Sept. 14 at the Hikarigaoka Nursing Home. Sandler is the commanding officer for 7th ... More
Marines with Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy
Marines with Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy Okinawa compete in a relay race Jan. 29 during the Director’s Challenge Field Meet at Camp Hansen. The event tested each Marine’s mental and physical limits wh... More
U.S. Marines load onto an MV-22B Osprey during Amphibious
U.S. Marines load onto an MV-22B Osprey during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 on the USS Peleliu (LHA-5) as part of a simulated embassy reinforcement, Oct. 2, 2014. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training... More
U.S. Marines move a large boulder using a tractor
U.S. Marines move a large boulder using a tractor rubber-tire articulate-steering multipurpose vehicle during Amphibious Landing Exercise 15 at Marine Corps Base Gregorio Lim in Ternate, the Philippines, Oct. 7... More
Lance Cpls. Cory P. Daugherty, right, and Samuel S.
Lance Cpls. Cory P. Daugherty, right, and Samuel S. Jacobson execute live-fire rocket battle drills Dec. 6 during Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest L... More
Col. Eric M. Mellinger talks about the importance of
Col. Eric M. Mellinger talks about the importance of family readiness officers during his closing remarks of their annual training Feb. 26 at the Ocean Breeze on Camp Foster. The training was over the course of... More
Okinawa residents harvest “hijiki,” a type of seaweed,
Okinawa residents harvest “hijiki,” a type of seaweed, during the first day of the Hijiki Harvest March 4 at Camp Courtney, Okinawa. The first day of this year’s harvest drew more than 250 residents. Hijiki is ... More
Lance Cpl. Matthew J. Hanks, with Task Force Koa Moana,
Lance Cpl. Matthew J. Hanks, with Task Force Koa Moana, fires a Beretta M9 pistol during a live fire range at sea on May 21, 2016 aboard USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) during their deployment to train with multiple n... More
Lance Cpl. Juan S. Peres assembles a lightweight water
Lance Cpl. Juan S. Peres assembles a lightweight water purification system, June 17, 2016, at Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea, as part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment in the Asia-Pacific. Peres, one of ... More
A family sits beneath a Itoman Families of the Fallen
A family sits beneath a Itoman Families of the Fallen Organization flag during the 2016 Okinawa Memorial services June 23 at Peace Memorial Park, Itoman, Japan. The ceremony brought Okinawa residents and Status... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Ryan E. Scott, Battalion Commander
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Ryan E. Scott, Battalion Commander for 9th Engineer Support Battalion, recognizes Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2 for their outstanding performance thus far during his visit to the v... More
Chief Warrant Officer Stephen B. Giove introduces the
Chief Warrant Officer Stephen B. Giove introduces the III Marine Expeditionary Force band during their “Spirit of The Season” holiday concert at the Camp Foster Theater Dec. 9. “The concert offers a variety of ... More
Michiko Urasaki, a community relations specialist with
Michiko Urasaki, a community relations specialist with the Personal Services Center, volunteers her time to teach a Japanese language class at the Personal Services Center on Camp Foster Jan. 26. Basic Japanese... More
Marines with MWSS-172 prepare to refuel an AV-8B Harrier
Marines with MWSS-172 prepare to refuel an AV-8B Harrier jet during a forward arming and refueling point operation at Ie Shima Training Range Feb. 28.
Lance Cpl. Alden Strodder is carried away from the
Lance Cpl. Alden Strodder is carried away from the scene of a simulated aircraft accident by two firefighters from the Kin Town Fire Department at Kin Blue Training Area April 25. Strodder, an aviation flight p... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Harold D. Sylvester certifies
Petty Officer 2nd Class Harold D. Sylvester certifies that a tank of water is safe for Marines and Sailors to drink Feb. 17 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand, during exercise Cobra Gold 2013. The water Mari... More
A "before" photo of the sign for an Okinawa shrine
A "before" photo of the sign for an Okinawa shrine aboard Camp Courtney. Maj. Jonathan M. George noticed the old sign during a morning run and decided to take on the project of restoring it with his son. George... More
A Thai student receives Cobra Gold souvenirs during
A Thai student receives Cobra Gold souvenirs during a dedication ceremony Feb. 19 at the Ban Sa la Kai Fub School as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2014 in Sukhothai, Kingdom of Thailand. During the exercise, fo... More
Sgt. Blake A. Wallace, left, Cpl. James A. Kasper,
Sgt. Blake A. Wallace, left, Cpl. James A. Kasper, center, and Lance Cpl. Steward M. Bach stand at attention after being awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal April 25 at Camp Hansen. The Marines ... More
U.S. Marines demonstrate the four weapons conditions
U.S. Marines demonstrate the four weapons conditions to Republic of Korea Marines and U.S. Marines April 30 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. KMEP 14-6 demonstrates contin... More
Marines fire M2 .50-caliber Browning machine guns at
Marines fire M2 .50-caliber Browning machine guns at known distance targets Sept. 10 during the 3rd Marine Division Annual Rifle Squad and Crew-Served Weapons Competition at the Central Training Area. The compe... More
First Lt. Steven M. Murphy makes a call for fire over
First Lt. Steven M. Murphy makes a call for fire over the radio, giving locations to an artillery battery to provide suppressing fire March 9 during Dragon Fire Training Exercise 15-2 at Pohakuloa Training Area... More
A Marine with 3rd Marine Logistics Group fires the
A Marine with 3rd Marine Logistics Group fires the M249 squad automatic weapon May 25 during Fuji Warrior at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan. Fuji Warrior is conducted to instill the Marine ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Larry D. Nicholson visits
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Larry D. Nicholson visits Marines in Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 11 during the Japan Self-Defense Force Marching Band Festival. The festival, held at the Nippon Budokan Arena in Tokyo, involve... More
Sgt. Jeffrey L. Allen scopes out the terrain from his
Sgt. Jeffrey L. Allen scopes out the terrain from his seat in a UH-1Y Huey, April 8, 2016, at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Allen, along with other crew chiefs and aircraft maintainers, may ... More
Sgt. Alvin K. Lee answers students’ questions about
Sgt. Alvin K. Lee answers students’ questions about explosive ordnance disposal May 2 after a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Week EOD demonstration at Bechtel Elementary School on Camp McTureous,... More
Master Sgt. Leroy A. Forbes reads off names for
Master Sgt. Leroy A. Forbes reads off names for accountability for Task Force Koa Moana at Tengan Pier, Okinawa, Japan on May 18, 2016. The task force is responsible for conducting a series of bilateral, multi-... More
U.S. Marines and Fijian Soldiers hike through dense
U.S. Marines and Fijian Soldiers hike through dense jungle during jungle survival training, July 15, 2016, at Ovalau, Fiji, as part of a multi-national, bilateral exercise. During the exercise, infantry Marines... More
A bilateral color guard marches the colors during the
A bilateral color guard marches the colors during the 67th Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor ceremony here March 14. The Battle of Iwo Jima lasted for 36 days and nearly 30,000 lives were lost from both Japan and the U... More
Setsuko Inafuku educates Marines on the Battle of Okinawa
Setsuko Inafuku educates Marines on the Battle of Okinawa at the site of the former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters during a battle sites tour Nov. 13.
Lance Cpl. Bennett M. Russ smashes parts of a building
Lance Cpl. Bennett M. Russ smashes parts of a building frame, demilitarizing a simulated forward operating base, during a field training exercise May 17 at the Central Training Area near Camp Hansen. Marines co... More
Marines participate in Shogaibutsu Kyoso, an obstacle
Marines participate in Shogaibutsu Kyoso, an obstacle course, Oct. 14 at the Tai Chu En Children’s Home in Itoman City, Okinawa, as part of the home’s celebration of Sports Day. The Marines are with CLR-35, 3rd... More
Marines begin raising the satellite dish of an air
Marines begin raising the satellite dish of an air traffic navigational, integration and coordination system at Tacloban airport Nov. 18 during Operation Damayan. The 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade is assisti... More
U.S. Marines provide a range safety briefing, with
U.S. Marines provide a range safety briefing, with the help of translators, to both U.S. Marines and Royal Thai Marines Feb. 11 at Ban Chan Krem during Exercise Cobra Gold 2014. Ban Chan Krem is hosting field t... More
Lance Cpl. Warren S. Dodds helps Sahaiat and Anuwat
Lance Cpl. Warren S. Dodds helps Sahaiat and Anuwat practice basic English phrases Feb. 11 at the Wut Khun Song elementary school near Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand during Exercise Cobra Gold. The purpose ... More
Lt. Col. Curtis V. Ebitz Jr., left, speaks with Marines
Lt. Col. Curtis V. Ebitz Jr., left, speaks with Marines assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1 during an open discussion June 11 at the Camp Foster Mess Hall. Ebitz holds monthly meetings to discuss qu... More
Capt. Aaron T. Nelson plans the route to the next
Capt. Aaron T. Nelson plans the route to the next coordinates on a map July 16 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Nelson, an Arlington, Texas, native, was flying the CH-53 Super Stallion as part of an air tra... More
Marines execute a low-level static-line jump from an
Marines execute a low-level static-line jump from an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft Aug. 26 at Ie Shima Airfield, Okinawa, Japan. The training recertified the Marines capabilities as airborne and air delivery... More
The band Daughtry performs a free concert for service
The band Daughtry performs a free concert for service members Oct. 25 at the festival grounds on Camp Foster. “We all have ties with the military in our families and we whole heartedly support the military,” sa... More
Sergeant Major Mario P. Fields speaks to the Marines
Sergeant Major Mario P. Fields speaks to the Marines with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, May 4 at Robertson Barracks, Palmerston, Northern Territory, Australia. Fields gav... More
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, and an Australian firefighter with Aviation Rescue Firefighting Service, Airservices Australia, Darwin International Airport, pra... More
A sign on the Humvee Egress Assistance Trainer cautions
A sign on the Humvee Egress Assistance Trainer cautions observers April 28 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The HEAT simulates a rolled-over vehicle and is one of the steps in the Vehicle Safety Training Pro... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Hansel J. Ortega with Task Force
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Hansel J. Ortega with Task Force Koa Moana, helps paint Metinaro Primary School during Exercise Crocodilo 16-1, Metinaro, Timor-Leste, June 8, 2016. This exercise is part of Task Force Ko... More
From left, Lance Cpl. Miguel A. Barbosasalas, Lance
From left, Lance Cpl. Miguel A. Barbosasalas, Lance Cpl. Curtis K. Brown and Pfc. Patrick S. Riedy meet fists in triumph after winning a competition during MK 19 40 mm grenade launcher training at Camp Hansen S... More
Philippine airmen pose for a photo with U.S. Marines
Philippine airmen pose for a photo with U.S. Marines prior to the Marines’ departure Dec. 17 from Villamor Air Base, Manila, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine service members worked with Marines for eigh... More
U.S. Marine Master Sgt. Jenniffer R. Scott, intelligence
U.S. Marine Master Sgt. Jenniffer R. Scott, intelligence watch chief, III Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), and native of Marrero, La., discusses women in military service with Republic of Korea Marine Maj.... More
Sgt. Max Hedrington, a native of Rib Lake, Wis., provides
Sgt. Max Hedrington, a native of Rib Lake, Wis., provides rear security during the casualty carry portion of an endurance course April 17 at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves. The last leg of... More
Petty Officer 1st Class Amiel I. Ferdluces, right,
Petty Officer 1st Class Amiel I. Ferdluces, right, and Seaman Maurice R. Smith II, both medical corpsmen assigned to 3rd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Mari... More
Members of the Philippine Air Force and U.S. Marine
Members of the Philippine Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps pose for a group photo following a friendly basketball match at Crow Valley, Philippines, May 5, 2014, to mark the end of the opening day of Balikatan 2... More
Sgt. Niko Azucenas, right, instructs Lance Cpl. Joshua
Sgt. Niko Azucenas, right, instructs Lance Cpl. Joshua Headworth, left, on the fundamentals of the M2 .50-caliber Browning machine gun June 5 on Camp Mujuk, South Korea. The U.S. Marines familiarized themselves... More
Two M777A2 lightweight 155 mm howitzers fire during
Two M777A2 lightweight 155 mm howitzers fire during a fire mission June 6 as part of Artillery Relocation Training Program 14-1 at the Ojojihara Maneuver Area, Japan. During the exercise, artillery Marines trai... More
Sgt. Tristan L. Bell, a Laurel, Montana, native, posts
Sgt. Tristan L. Bell, a Laurel, Montana, native, posts security during a patrol training event July 22 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-12 at the military operations on urbanized terrain training center... More
Lance Cpl. Seth M. Richardson, a Carbondale, Illinois,
Lance Cpl. Seth M. Richardson, a Carbondale, Illinois, native, ejects a round from the chamber of an M40A5 sniper rifle Aug. 17 during preparation for the Scout Sniper Basic Course at the Central Training Area ... More
Lance Cpl. Charles Stites, an Everettsville, Kansas,
Lance Cpl. Charles Stites, an Everettsville, Kansas, native, waits for support while controlling a simulated hostile threat Aug. 20 at the Combat Town facility in the Central Training Area. The Marines trained ... More
Marines provide security near their objective as their
Marines provide security near their objective as their team breaches a doorway Jan. 10 on Camp Courtney in Okinawa, Japan. The Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force took part in ... More
U.S. Marine engineers with Bravo Company, 9th Engineer
U.S. Marine engineers with Bravo Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3d Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, put finishing touches on the Palawig Elementary School repairs as part of the... More
Sensei Kiyokazu Ooura (Right) demonstrates a technique
Sensei Kiyokazu Ooura (Right) demonstrates a technique to create distance in between your opponent during the second Kenpo and Kobudo International Seminar at a dojo in Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan, October 29, 2016... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jasmine Solano smiles after
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jasmine Solano smiles after drinking cobra blood during Exercise Cobra Gold 17 at Camp Ban Chan Krem, Thailand, February 17, 2017. Cobra blood and flesh are used as nutrition in a scenari... More
Gunnery Sgt. Raoul P. Sheridan, left and Sgt. Justin
Gunnery Sgt. Raoul P. Sheridan, left and Sgt. Justin R. Burch discuss which route to take during a patrol here Nov. 14. The Marines are from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine ... More
Sgt. Maj. Steven E. Collier avoids concertina wire
Sgt. Maj. Steven E. Collier avoids concertina wire at the Jungle Warfare Training Course Aug. 10. Collier, the battalion sergeant major for 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment and other Marines of Echo Company ... More
From left to right: U.S. Navy Lt. Grey H. Pickerill,
From left to right: U.S. Navy Lt. Grey H. Pickerill, U.S. Marine Capt. Travis E. Keeney and Royal Thai Air Force Flight Lt. Wuthisak Nga-Sa-Nga await a radio response during a tactical recovery of aircraft and ... More
An MV-22B Osprey taxis after its arrival at Marine
An MV-22B Osprey taxis after its arrival at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Aug. 3. Two Osprey aircraft, part of the second Osprey squadron to Japan, flew from MCAS Iwakuni. The arrival of the second Osprey sq... More
U.S. Marines and People’s Liberation Army soldiers
U.S. Marines and People’s Liberation Army soldiers paint purlins Feb. 2 at a construction site at the Wattatakian School in support of Exercise Cobra Gold 2014 in Phitsanulok, Kingdom of Thailand. CG 14, in its... More
Republic of Korean Marines and U.S. Marines bow their
Republic of Korean Marines and U.S. Marines bow their heads in a moment of silence at a ROK and U.S. Marine memorial statue Feb. 6 at the conclusion of the 400 kilometer hike in Wall-Po, Republic of Korea. The ... More
A Royal Thai Reconnaissance Marine blows air through
A Royal Thai Reconnaissance Marine blows air through the bottom of a small hole towards the end of a demonstration for U.S. Marines about different ways to make fire Feb. 14 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailan... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jared M. Lewkowitz “Aussie”
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jared M. Lewkowitz “Aussie” rappels down the face of a tower June 9 as part of a Mountain Warfare Training Course at the 1st ROK Marine Division Mountain Warfare Training Center in Pohang... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Gale L. Anders instructs
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Gale L. Anders instructs members of the Mongolian Armed Forces in the proper techniques for hasty rappelling down steep rock ledges June 21 as part of the Survivor’s Course portion ... 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
Marines stand in a formation, nine wide, with protective
Marines stand in a formation, nine wide, with protective equipment and nonlethal weapons, Dec.17 on Camp Hansen to practice moving from different formations to control a crowd. Marines are taught different form... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Matthew T. Joeckel, a Houston,
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Matthew T. Joeckel, a Houston, Texas, native, prepares to rappel down the tower during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-17 Feb. 8 at the Minam-ri Mountain Warfare Training Facility, Poha... More
Sgt. John Wagley aims an AT4 anti-tank missile May
Sgt. John Wagley aims an AT4 anti-tank missile May 26 during Fuji Warrior at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan. Wagley was one of six Marines selected to fire the anti-tank missile based on hi... More
Cpl. Preston G. Thompson briefs a group of U.S. Marines
Cpl. Preston G. Thompson briefs a group of U.S. Marines acting as rioters during the practical application portion of riot control training, at Taurama, Barracks, Papua New Guinea, June 19, 2016, as part of Exe... More
Lance Cpl. Harrison Burrage, a combat engineer with
Lance Cpl. Harrison Burrage, a combat engineer with Engineer Operations Company, Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, works with soldiers from the Banglade... More
A CH-53 Super Stallion lands during an air training
A CH-53 Super Stallion lands during an air training exercise July 16 at the Central Training Area. The aircraft was flown by Maj. Benjamin M. Davenport, a Poulsbo, Washington, native, and Capt. Aaron T. Nelson ... More
Marines execute tactical reloads Aug. 20 at the Combat
Marines execute tactical reloads Aug. 20 at the Combat Town facility in the Central Training Area during military operation on urbanized terrain training. The tactical reload drills help the Marines become fami... More
Marines observe rounds impact down range Oct. 22 while
Marines observe rounds impact down range Oct. 22 while awaiting their turn to operate the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon during the Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company Basic Course on Camp Schwab. The Marines are tr... More
Jack L. Kleckner, left, inspects the 12th Marines Mess
Jack L. Kleckner, left, inspects the 12th Marines Mess Hall March 5 after being nominated for the Major General William Pendleton Thomas Hill Award at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The inspection for the award w... More
Service members with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense
Service members with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Band perform as part of the JSDF Marching Band Festival Nov. 14 at the Nippon Budokan Arena, Tokyo. The festival brings military bands from the U.S., t... More
Members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force examine
Members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force examine a bomb-proof suit on display used by the 3rd Explosive Ordinance Company at Building 5636 on Camp Foster Dec. 8. They took part in a study program that ... More
Marines with Motor Transport Maintenance Company performed
Marines with Motor Transport Maintenance Company performed a holiday Jeopardy parody during the 3rd Maintenance Battalion’s Christmas Party held at the Kinser Surfside Dec. 13. Along with skits, Marines from ea... More
Five U.S. Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters
Five U.S. Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters arrive at Utapao, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 14 before conducting a flyby during an amphibious assault demonstration part of exercise Cobra Gold 2013. U.S. Ma... More
The last of the CH-46Es in Okinawa lands Sept. 30 on
The last of the CH-46Es in Okinawa lands Sept. 30 on Camp Kinser for storage and disposition. Aircraft “00” has a paint scheme unique to the “Flying Tigers” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262. The CH-46E ... More