At approximately 11:45 PM (JST), The bodies of three US service member...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACOM Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mary L. Smith, USAF Release St... More
Mr. Billy Blanks (foreground), creator of the "Tae Bo" exercise techni...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Mark A. Rankin, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More
US Naval Hospital holds pandemic shot exercise
Jai Q. Wu, a safety inspector for U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, receives this year’s flu vaccine during a shot exercise at the hospital, Aug. 23. SHOTEX-11 simulated a pandemic disease to determine how fast the ... 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
Lance Cpl. Cody M. Holmes demonstrates how to properly
Lance Cpl. Cody M. Holmes demonstrates how to properly apply a tourniquet on Pfc. Brandy L. Vinsonteeter while members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and Marines observe March 2 during Exercise Forest L... 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
Cpl. Andrew J. Barrow catches his breath during a two-day,
Cpl. Andrew J. Barrow catches his breath during a two-day, 212-mile bike ride throughout Okinawa to raise awareness of human trafficking Nov. 1-2. The ride was in support of the organization ‘Stop Slavery,’ whi... 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
Japanese children participating in the second annual
Japanese children participating in the second annual youth cultural exchange and homestay program attend a cooking class Jan. 12 at the Camp Foster Youth Center alongside children from their U.S. military volun... 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
Sports program expands opportunities
Lance Cpl. Mariano Silva pitches to Atsushi Touma Nov. 30 during a scrimmage between the Camp Hansen Tigers and the Ginoza Village Baseball Team at the Ginoza Village Baseball Stadium, Okinawa. The Tigers are o... 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
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines clear a building
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines clear a building during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-17 Feb. 9 at the Cham Sae Mi Close-Quarters Battle Training Facility in Pohang, Republic of Korea. KMEP 15-17 is a re... More
New Marine Corps annual training: UMAPIT
Navy Capt. Michele A. Hancock wraps up a Unit Marine Awareness and Prevention Integrated Training instructor course for the first sailors to be certified instructors of the curriculum March 12 at the 3rd Medic... More
Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis greets the command staff of Marine
Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis greets the command staff of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force March 16 at Marine Corps Air Station F... 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
Australian Defense Force Pvt. Steven J. Jones, right,
Australian Defense Force Pvt. Steven J. Jones, right, saws a piece of timber while U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kyle W. Bagley holds it steady during exercise Harii Hamutuk 2015, at the Port Hera Naval Base, in Hera,... 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
Lance Cpl. Zynab A. Ali (left) looks to Gunnery Sgt.
Lance Cpl. Zynab A. Ali (left) looks to Gunnery Sgt. Hewitt S. Ballard to provide additional information for her to update the situation report at the Camp Emergency Operations Center during Mission Assurance T... 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
Pfc. Douglas S. Pedersen repairs a tactical vehicle
Pfc. Douglas S. Pedersen repairs a tactical vehicle at Camp Kinser Oct.1. Pedersen helps maintain III Marine Expeditionary Force’s mission readiness by conducting intermediate maintenance on III MEF vehicles. P... More
Personal mementos symbolize the respect generations
Personal mementos symbolize the respect generations of service members have paid during their visit to the summit of Mount Suribachi, located on Iwo To. Suribachi is where five Marines and a Navy corpsman famou... 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
Team Mortalis races to the finish line May 25 at
Team Mortalis races to the finish line May 25 at Matsuda-No-Hama Beach during the Henoko Dragon Boat Races. More than 30 teams comprised of Okinawa community members, Marines and their family members participat... More
Marines and sailors listen to a speech from a World
Marines and sailors listen to a speech from a World War II veteran Dec. 9 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa. Paul Saneaki Nakamura spoke about his life expierences as a World War II and Anglican Church bishop. Nakamura i... 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
2nd Lt. David Denisi sights-in on his target using
2nd Lt. David Denisi sights-in on his target using night vision goggles and an advanced target pointer illuminator aiming light during an intermediate combat rifle marksmanship course of fire Aug. 13 at Range 1... More
A Marine examines 12-gauge shotgun shells during a
A Marine examines 12-gauge shotgun shells during a field ammunition supply point exercise Sept. 18 at Landing Zone Dodo in the Central Training Area. The Marine is with Ammunition Co.
Col. Scott F. Stebbins, left, hands certificates to
Col. Scott F. Stebbins, left, hands certificates to volunteers during a luncheon April 17 at the Butler Officers’ Club on Camp Foster. The 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Family Readiness Program hosted a luncheon to ... More
Col. Michael H. Oppenheim, center, speaks with Marines
Col. Michael H. Oppenheim, center, speaks with Marines from the day and night shifts for the logistics combat element during exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian Aug. 22 at Camp Kinser. The Marines were briefed on w... More
Lance Cpl. Garrett C. Wilson verifies target coordinates
Lance Cpl. Garrett C. Wilson verifies target coordinates with the Fire Direction Control Center Nov. 7 at the North Fuji Maneuver Area during Artillery Relocation Training Program 14-3. ARTP is a regularly sche... More
Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler speaks with Marines Dec. 13
Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler speaks with Marines Dec. 13 at Camp Schwab during a special brunch event. The brunch fostered camaraderie and gave junior Marines the opportunity to talk to senior leadership. The event... More
Sgt. Karl T. Duffey lies on a gurney in an ambulance
Sgt. Karl T. Duffey lies on a gurney in an ambulance truck as a simulated casualty as part of a mock active shooter scenario Sept. 23 during Exercise Constant Vigilance 2015 aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan... More
Maj. David Shearman, Left, and Ryuji Kishimoto pose
Maj. David Shearman, Left, and Ryuji Kishimoto pose for a picture together after an award ceremony honoring Kishimoto for helping Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Mar... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jacob Deardeuff, with
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jacob Deardeuff, with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron, a native from Houston, Texas, participates in an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) course conducting practical application e... More
Two Marines standby at parade rest as their battalion’s
Two Marines standby at parade rest as their battalion’s commanding officer and sergeant major perform an inspection behind them at the bulk fuel depot on Camp Hansen Oct. 26. The Marines with 9th Engineer Suppo... More
Marines with Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 strap in
Marines with Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 strap in to the modular amphibious egress trainer during intermediate passenger helicopter aircrew breathing device training at the Camp Hansen Aquatic Center, Feb. 2... More
Lance Cpl. Keith E. Rogers, left, practices disassembly
Lance Cpl. Keith E. Rogers, left, practices disassembly and assembly of an M240G machine gun as Sgt. Eric J. Hansen supervises during a small-unit leadership exercise at Camp Hansen May 9. Rogers is a refrigera... More
1st Lt. Robert D. Bowers, a 3rd Marine Division, III
1st Lt. Robert D. Bowers, a 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force planner, and a native of York, Penn., works in the Landing Force Operations Center along with other Marines aboard the USS Blue Ri... More
Lance Cpl. Devon M. Huffley, left, a York, Pennsylvania,
Lance Cpl. Devon M. Huffley, left, a York, Pennsylvania, native, takes fake passports from role players during noncombatant evacuation operations training Aug. 21 at the Central Training Area. The role players ... More
Higa Yasoya chainsaws pieces of a damaged house as
Higa Yasoya chainsaws pieces of a damaged house as Marines breakdown the remaining roof of the house at Henoko Oct. 17. Marines and sailors volunteered to help Henoko resident Reiko Tokuda take down her collaps... More
Lance Cpl. Cody T. Nations, center, from Detroit, Michigan,
Lance Cpl. Cody T. Nations, center, from Detroit, Michigan, swims during the intermediate swimming qualification Sept. 11 as Cpl. Daniel X. Ouellette, from Manchester, New Hampshire, supervises as part of the 3... More
Japan Ground Self- Defense Force members present their
Japan Ground Self- Defense Force members present their nation’s flag as the national anthem plays before the start of the show Nov. 14 at the Nippon Budokan Arena, Tokyo, as part of the Japan Self- Defense Forc... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jamest J. Tedder and U.S. Navy
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jamest J. Tedder and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class, steel worker, Daniel Rojas, with Task Force Koa Moana, build trusses in preparation for the construction of a nine room school in F... More
Brig. Gen. Niel E. Nelson pins the Bronze Star medal
Brig. Gen. Niel E. Nelson pins the Bronze Star medal onto Capt. Christopher M. Kaprielian during an award ceremony at the 9th Engineer Support Battalion physical training field at Camp Hansen Sept. 5. Kaprielia... More
Master Gunnery Sgt. Michael A. Scott, the oldest Marine
Master Gunnery Sgt. Michael A. Scott, the oldest Marine present, receives a slice of birthday cake during the Marine Corps birthday pageant and cakecutting ceremony at the Camp Foster parade field Nov. 9. Scott... More
Marines refuel two MV-22B Ospreys during an
Marines refuel two MV-22B Ospreys during an aviation-delivered ground refueling exercise on Ie Shima, April 15. The exercise allowed Marines to practice assembling and operating a mobile forward refueling point... More
Master Sergeant Yuuto Fukuhara takes a knee and posts
Master Sergeant Yuuto Fukuhara takes a knee and posts security while practicing small unit level techniques and procedures as part of the Japan Observer Exchange Program at Kin Blue beach here, July 16. Fukuhar... More
Lance Cpl. Abraham U. Aaron (Left) and Lance Cpl. Noah
Lance Cpl. Abraham U. Aaron (Left) and Lance Cpl. Noah A. Bigbee (Right) obtain their room keys and check in weapons as part of checking in on USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) with Task Force Koa Moana on May 27, 2016 ... More
Sgt. Donald J. Conde III scans the battlefield during
Sgt. Donald J. Conde III scans the battlefield during a patrol, June 19, 2016, at Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea, as part of Exercise Koa Moana. Koa Moana is a multi-national, bilateral exercise designed to... More
CAWACI, OVALAU, Fiji — Petty Officer Second Class Ray
CAWACI, OVALAU, Fiji — Petty Officer Second Class Ray F. Crumity (Right) and Lance Cpl. J Guadelupe Venegas take a break from digging during vertical construction training, July 8, 2016, on Ovalau, Fiji. Marine... 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 and placed on the pier here Nov. 28. Several 7-tons, tractor rubber-tire ... More
Marines from Echo Company move through a water obstacle
Marines from Echo Company move through a water obstacle during the endurance course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center Aug. 10. The endurance course is designed to improve teamwork amongst Marines. The compa... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Dakota W. Dodd, right, hikes
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Dakota W. Dodd, right, hikes up a hill while patrolling July 22 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-12 at the 1st Republic of Korea Marine Division Base, Pohang, South Korea. KMEP is... More
Cpl. Ryder Ford, from Forest Hill, Maryland, punts
Cpl. Ryder Ford, from Forest Hill, Maryland, punts a football during the first Turkey Bowl event sponsored by the United Service Organization Nov. 27 at Camp Hansen. The event consisted of three-man teams that ... More
Marines post security during rehearsals here March
Marines post security during rehearsals here March 7, 2012. The rehearsals were conducted in preparation of a two-day field training exercise. The Marines are from Combat Logistics Regiments 35 and 37, 3rd Mari... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, celebrate
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16.2, celebrate crossing the equator with a flight deck cookout on USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2), May 23, 2016. The crossing of the equator afloat is a naval accomplishment mad... More
A car show attendee dressed as popular superhero, Iron
A car show attendee dressed as popular superhero, Iron Man, poses for a photo during the 2nd annual United Service Organizations Okinawa car show on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, September 14, 2019. The car show... More
Okinawa residents wheel their bags of “hijiki,” a type
Okinawa residents wheel their bags of “hijiki,” a type of seaweed, back to their vehicles after a successful morning of harvesting during the first day of the Hijiki Harvest March 4 on Camp Courtney, Okinawa. T... More
Master Gunnery Sgt. Brian M. Velloza inspects the 12th
Master Gunnery Sgt. Brian M. Velloza inspects the 12th Marines Mess Hall records March 5 after being nominated for the Major General William Pendleton Thomas Hill Award at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The inspe... More
Lance Cpl. Ghukas Vardanyan fires an M16 during live
Lance Cpl. Ghukas Vardanyan fires an M16 during live fire training, June 21, 2016, as part of Exercise Koa Moana, at Goldie Barracks, Papua New Guinea, as part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment in the Asia-P... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tatiana Dickey with Marine Light
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tatiana Dickey with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, unloads a U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Cobra from a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III at Marine Cor... More
Lance Cpl. Alex Wisecup, a combat engineer, and Lance
Lance Cpl. Alex Wisecup, a combat engineer, and Lance Cpl. Jesse Case, a heavy equipment operator, pour a bag of cement into a concrete mixer Sept. 25. Wisecup and Case are with Engineer Operations Company, Mar... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Vincent Ciuccoli, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Vincent Ciuccoli, commanding officer of Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley Butler participates in an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) course Nov. 6, 2019,... More
U.S. military families attend the Haunted Village to
U.S. military families attend the Haunted Village to trick-or-treat with the community, on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 31, 2020. Headquarters and Support Battalion hosted the Haunted Village for service m... More
Brig. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake reactivates 3rd Marine
Brig. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake reactivates 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade during a ceremony here Dec. 13. The MEB provides supported combat commanders with a scalable warfighting capability across the range o... More
A Republic of Korea Marine practices turning during
A Republic of Korea Marine practices turning during snow mobility training during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-3 Jan. 26 in Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea. The training included stopping, turning, proper f... More
Cpl. Preston G. Thompson organizes a group of U.S.
Cpl. Preston G. Thompson organizes a group of U.S. Marines and soldiers with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force to act as rioters for practical application during riot control training, June 19, 2016, at Tauram... More
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana, fire non-lethal
U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana, fire non-lethal ammunitions during Exercise Koa Moana, Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea, June 20, 2016. Non-lethal ammunitions are used to provide pain compliance towar... 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
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, conclude Exercise Koa Moana with a series of events which included a moto run, Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea, June 23, 2016. T... More
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan – Reconnaissance Marines
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan – Reconnaissance Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force present their awards after winning the rifle squad portion of 3rd Mari... More
At Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, a United States Army (USA) and US ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mary L. Smith, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More
Restored dental clinic welcomes patients
Navy Lt. Joseph R. Muckenthaler, a general dentist for Evans Branch Dental Clinic, 3rd Dental Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, uses high-technology equipment and graphics p... More
Capt. Peter D. McGrath shows Marines the proper firing
Capt. Peter D. McGrath shows Marines the proper firing position for the M9 service pistol here Nov. 15. McGrath is the executive officer for Hotel Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Divisi... More
Col. David P. Olszowy, Camp Hansen camp commander and
Col. David P. Olszowy, Camp Hansen camp commander and commanding officer of III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group III MEF, thanks everyone for attending the Christmas tree lighting ceremony outside ... More
5th ANGLICO honors, remembers fallen brother
Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company observe a moment of silence for Sgt. Julian C. Chase in the chapel at Camp Hansen June 14. Chase was killed in action May 28 in Helmand province, Afghanistan. ... More
III MEF outlines plans for 2013 during rehearsal of concept drill
Col. James M. Gannon briefs III Marine Expeditionary Force’s logistics initiatives for the upcoming year to members of 3rd Marine Logistics Group during a general officer and senior leader symposium Dec. 13 at ... More
Medals awarded to top shots at Far East Division Matches
Chief Warrant Officer Scott W. Richards is awarded his second distinguished shooting medal following the 2013 Far East Division Matches award ceremony Feb. 1 at the Camp Hansen theater. Richards is one of appro... More
Marines prepare to perform a pivot drill during intermediate
Marines prepare to perform a pivot drill during intermediate combat rifle marksmanship training June 13 at Camp Hansen. The Marines are interior guard members with 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expedit... More
Lt. Col. Sean P. Patak, center left, speaks to a delegation
Lt. Col. Sean P. Patak, center left, speaks to a delegation of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan Sept. 9 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The delegation visited the air station to learn more about the a... More
Boxes of explosives are staged for demolitions training
Boxes of explosives are staged for demolitions training July 23 at Susungri Range, Pohang, Republic of Korea, as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-12. ROK and U.S. Marines followed all safety procedures... More
First Sgt. Travis M. Fields laughs with a child during
First Sgt. Travis M. Fields laughs with a child during a game of dodge ball Nov. 15 at Hakone Keimei Children’s Home. As a conclusion to Artillery Relocation Training Program 14-3, the Marines and sailors with ... More
Takeshi Onaga, newly-elected Okinawa governor, left,
Takeshi Onaga, newly-elected Okinawa governor, left, shakes hands with Lt. Gen. John Wissler, Okinawa area coordinator, U.S. Forces Japan, during their first meeting December 18 at Marine Corps Installation Pac... More
Disc jockey Sean E. Kelly performs live at a concert
Disc jockey Sean E. Kelly performs live at a concert featuring Cornell “Nelly” Haynes Jr. at Camp Kinser Jan. 21. The event was organized by the Armed Forces Entertainment Group and hosted by Marine Corps Commu... More
Lance Cpl. Bradley H. Coyne looks through binoculars
Lance Cpl. Bradley H. Coyne looks through binoculars to search for potential threats outside of a notional embassy March 21 at Camp Hansen as part of a certification exercise for the 31st Marine Expeditionary U... More
A man-sized cardboard boat rests in the grass July
A man-sized cardboard boat rests in the grass July 2 at Torii Beach on Torii Station, Okinawa during the annual Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron-36 Beach Bash. The event provided MALS-36 Marines and their fam... More