Gunnery Sgt. Louie Cruz (right) explains how the area
Gunnery Sgt. Louie Cruz (right) explains how the area around the air station is used for training purposes to Chad Sydnor (left) and Col. Chris Pappas III at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 19... More
Rows of tents make up "Tent City for US service members providing air ...
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Royal Thai Army General (GEN) Somtat Attananta, Supreme Commander and ...
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Onboard the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BONH...
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The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense (SECDEF), ...
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Soldiers jump sky-high with Flying Tigers
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Participants of the 21st Friendship Jamborette play
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Marines, sailors land in Australia
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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
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Setsuko Inafuku answers questions in one of the many
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Philippine Marine Sgt. Bimbo R. Busico explains survival
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Marines, sailors evacuate injured Marine from JWTC
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Two participants in the kayak race paddle along the
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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
Annetta R. Butler, center left, and Yuino Shirahata
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U.S. Marines and Navy corpsmen follow Army medical
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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
U.S. Marines load onto an MV-22B Osprey during Amphibious
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U.S. Marines move a large boulder using a tractor
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Lance Cpls. Cory P. Daugherty, right, and Samuel S.
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U.S. Marines and sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary
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Col. Eric M. Mellinger talks about the importance of
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ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 25, 2015) U.S. Marines with
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CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Sept. 9, 2015) U.S. Marine
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An instructor with the French 5th Overseas Combined
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ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 3, 2015) U.S. Marines with Medium
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GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 26, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Megan
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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 10, 2015) U.S. Marines with the
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 10, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s color guard march on the colors during a ceremony to celebrate the Marines Corps’ 240th birthday aboard the USS Essex (LHD... More
Darleen Jones, and Lance. Cpl. Allison App speak to
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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
Lance Cpl. Charles Schneider walks towards a pair of
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Sgt. Maj. David Petersen, left, reads the promotion
Sgt. Maj. David Petersen, left, reads the promotion warrant signed by Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy, center, to meritoriously promote Lance Cpl. Trevor Stone aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. ... More
A crowd of Marines and family members gather during
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1st Lt. Kai Hall inspects a CH-53E Super Stallion in
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Chief Warrant Officer Stephen B. Giove introduces the
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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.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Harold D. Sylvester certifies
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A "before" photo of the sign for an Okinawa shrine
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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,
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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
Gunnery Sgt. Charles Mitchell, the pitcher for the
Gunnery Sgt. Charles Mitchell, the pitcher for the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Installation Personnel Administration Center team, throws the first pitch of the game during the Headquarters and Headquarter... 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
U.S. Navy Sailors use a tote board to signal an AV-8B
U.S. Navy Sailors use a tote board to signal an AV-8B Harrier jet pilot on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) Jan. 28. The tote board allows the ground crew to communicate with the pilots, indi... More
Marines with Marine Wing Communication Squadron 28
Marines with Marine Wing Communication Squadron 28 take part in a 10-mile squadron conditioning hike at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. March 5, 2015. The hike was the capstone event of the squadron... 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
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Josh Barnett, a machine gunner
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U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Andy Chase fast-ropes
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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Marcus Chestnut, center,
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Marcus Chestnut, center, flips the match coin as Lt. Col Eric Dougherty, left, watches before the Northern Territory Thunder Football Club game against Aspley Hornets June 13 at TIO ... More
GULF OF ADEN (June 28, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl.
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INDIAN OCEAN (July 23, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Alexandra
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INDIAN OCEAN (July 30, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Lima
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U.S. Marine Corps combat engineers with 3rd Combat
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ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 4, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the
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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Larry D. Nicholson visits
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Commander Leroy Mack teaches during a Single Marine
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Sgt. Jeffrey L. Allen scopes out the terrain from his
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Sgt. Alvin K. Lee answers students’ questions about
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Master Sgt. Leroy A. Forbes reads off names for
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U.S. Marines and Fijian Soldiers hike through dense
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A U.S. Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon refuels during a joint
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Maj. Gen. Matthew Glavy (right) speaks about Capt.
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U.S. Service members with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting
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A member of the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point,
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CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti - Service members and base
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U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander,
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U.S. service members practice dog training tricks during
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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.
Representatives from various Asia-Pacific nations attend
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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
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Lt. Col. Curtis V. Ebitz Jr., left, speaks with Marines
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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
Corporal Jerrid M. Robinson, a musician with the 3rd
Corporal Jerrid M. Robinson, a musician with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band and a resident of Clearwater, Fla., performs as the lead singer of “All of Me” during a performance by the band’s “Rock Band” at th... 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
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U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Fernandez Ponds, middle, is greeted
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Sergeant Major Mario P. Fields speaks to the Marines
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Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine
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A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter
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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Marcus Chestnut stands
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Members of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band perform
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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
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Billy Charles, left, and Cpl. Jacob Williamson pass
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Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Ray Mabus speaks
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Marines assigned to 2nd Raider Battalion, Marine Corps
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Ricky Davis starts the biking portion of the Marine
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U.S. Service members conduct state funeral services
U.S. Service members conduct state funeral services for former President George H. W. Bush, the 41st president, at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base, Texas Dec. 05, 2018. Nearly 4,000 military and civilian per... More
From left, Lance Cpl. Miguel A. Barbosasalas, Lance
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Sgt. Max Hedrington, a native of Rib Lake, Wis., provides
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Petty Officer 1st Class Amiel I. Ferdluces, right,
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Members of the Philippine Air Force and U.S. Marine
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Sgt. Niko Azucenas, right, instructs Lance Cpl. Joshua
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