U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. James Pipes, a scout sniper
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. James Pipes, a scout sniper with 3d Battalion, 3d Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division, instructs Marines on proper camouflage techniques during a pre-sniper qualification course at Ie Shi... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan Rafac, a reconnaissance
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan Rafac, a reconnaissance Marine with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division, applies vegetation to his ghillie suit during a pre-sniper qualification course at Ie Shima... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William Pearn, a Shohola,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William Pearn, a Shohola, Pennsylvania native, maneuvers around a training area during a stalking exercise as a part of Forest Light at Somagahara, Japan, March 10, 2017. Forest Lig... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jesus Marroquin, a Las Vegas,
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jesus Marroquin, a Las Vegas, Nevada native, carries an M240B machine gun during a hike at Sekiyama, Japan, during exercise Forest Light March 15, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-... More
U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Division, prepare for a
U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Division, prepare for a stalking evaluation during a pre-sniper qualification course at Ie Shima Training Facility, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 3, 2021. The course, a prerequisite to the Sc... More
U.S. Marines carry their flag before the last movement
U.S. Marines carry their flag before the last movement of the exercise during exercise Forest Light at Sekiyama, Japan, March 15, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral training opportunities conducted... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Samuel Smith, a reconnaissance
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Samuel Smith, a reconnaissance Marine with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division, applies face paint during a pre-sniper qualification course at Ie Shima Training Facility... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Barney South, a scout sniper
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Barney South, a scout sniper with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division, instructs Marines on proper stalking techniques during a pre-sniper qualification course at Ie Shima Tra... More
A U.S. Marine helps another Marine up during a hike
A U.S. Marine helps another Marine up during a hike through snow at Sekiyama, Japan, during exercise Forest Light March 15, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral training opportunities conducted by JG... More
A U.S. Marine runs to post security at Sekiyama, Japan,
A U.S. Marine runs to post security at Sekiyama, Japan, during exercise Forest Light March 13, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral training opportunities conducted by JGSD and deployed U.S. Marine f... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Samuel Smith, a reconnaissance
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Samuel Smith, a reconnaissance Marine with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division, applies vegetation to his ghillie suit during a pre-sniper qualification course at Ie Shi... More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Brett Tate, a San Clemente,
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Brett Tate, a San Clemente, California native, rests after a hike at Sekiyama, Japan, during exercise Forest Light March 14, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral training oppor... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. James Pipes, a scout sniper
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. James Pipes, a scout sniper with 3d Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine Division, instructs Marines on proper camouflage techniques during a pre-sniper qualification course at Ie Shima Train... More
A U.S. Marine helps another Marine up during a hike
A U.S. Marine helps another Marine up during a hike through snow at Sekiyama, Japan, during exercise Forest Light March 13, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral training opportunities conducted by JG... More
U.S. Marines extract from Sekiyama, Japan, via Japanese
U.S. Marines extract from Sekiyama, Japan, via Japanese CH-46 helicopter during exercise Forest Light March 15, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral training opportunities conducted by JGSDF and depl... More
U.S. Marines posts security at an ambush site at Sekiyama,
U.S. Marines posts security at an ambush site at Sekiyama, Japan, during exercise Forest Light March 15, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral training opportunities conducted by JGSDF and deployed U.... More
U.S. Marines carry their flag before the last movement
U.S. Marines carry their flag before the last movement of the exercise during exercise Forest Light at Sekiyama, Japan, March 15, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral training opportunities conducted... More
A U.S. Marine pulls out a cold weather Meal, Ready-to-Eat
A U.S. Marine pulls out a cold weather Meal, Ready-to-Eat at Sekiyama, Japan, during exercise Forest Light March 15, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral training opportunities conducted by JGSDF and... More
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier maneuvers
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier maneuvers around a training area during a stalking exercise as a part of Forest Light at Somagahara, Japan, March 10, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bilateral tra... More
U.S. Marines’ flak jackets rest on a snow-made shelf
U.S. Marines’ flak jackets rest on a snow-made shelf during exercise Forest Light at Sekiyama, Japan, March 14, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral training opportunities conducted by Japan Ground S... More
A U.S. Marine helps another Marine put his pack on
A U.S. Marine helps another Marine put his pack on before continuing a hike through snow at Sekiyama, Japan, during exercise Forest Light March 15, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral training oppor... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jonas G. Dewald, right, instructs
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jonas G. Dewald, right, instructs a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member during sniper stalk lane training Dec. 2 in the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. T... More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Brett Tate, a San Clemente,
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Brett Tate, a San Clemente, California native, rests after a hike at Sekiyama, Japan, during exercise Forest Light March 14, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral training oppor... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gunner Vogt, a scout with 3d
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gunner Vogt, a scout with 3d Battalion, 3d Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division, participates in a stalking evaluation during a pre-sniper qualification course at Ie Shima Training Facilit... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Sean Trabert, a Buffalo, New York
U.S. Marine Cpl. Sean Trabert, a Buffalo, New York native, gears up before a hike at Sekiyama, Japan, during exercise Forest Light March 15, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral training opportunitie... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Blake Fialka, a Saint Charles,
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Blake Fialka, a Saint Charles, Illinois native, rest for ten minutes before continuing a hike at Sekiyama, Japan, during exercise Forest Light March 15, 2017. Forest Light is one of vario... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William Pearn, a Shohola,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William Pearn, a Shohola, Pennsylvania native, maneuvers around a training area during a stalking exercise as a part of Forest Light at Somagahara, Japan, March 10, 2017. Forest Lig... More
U.S. Marines hike through snow at Sekiyama, Japan,
U.S. Marines hike through snow at Sekiyama, Japan, during exercise Forest Light March 13, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral training opportunities conducted by JGSDF and deployed U.S. Marine force... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. William Pearn, a Shohola,
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. William Pearn, a Shohola, Pennsylvania native, posts security during exercise Forest Light at Sekiyama, Japan, March 14, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral training opportuni... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Christopher Kedjejian , a Los
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Christopher Kedjejian , a Los Angeles, California native, tries to warm up his hands after a hike at Sekiyama, Japan, during exercise Forest Light March 14, 2017. Forest Light is one of v... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Samuel Smith, a reconnaissance
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Samuel Smith, a reconnaissance Marine with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division, applies vegetation to his ghillie suit during a pre-sniper qualification course at Ie Shi... More
A U.S. Marine posts security at Sekiyama, Japan, during
A U.S. Marine posts security at Sekiyama, Japan, during exercise Forest Light March 15, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral training opportunities conducted by JGSDF and deployed U.S. Marine forces ... More
A U.S. Marine patrols at Sekiyama, Japan, during exercise
A U.S. Marine patrols at Sekiyama, Japan, during exercise Forest Light March 15, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral training opportunities conducted by JGSDF and deployed U.S. Marine forces to demo... More
U.S. Marines insert into Sekiyama, Japan, via Japanese
U.S. Marines insert into Sekiyama, Japan, via Japanese CH-46 during exercise Forest Light March 13, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral training opportunities conducted by JGSD and deployed U.S. Mar... More
U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Division, prepare for a
U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Division, prepare for a stalking evaluation during a pre-sniper qualification course at Ie Shima Training Facility, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 3, 2021. The course, a prerequisite to the Sc... More
U.S. Marines post security at Sekiyama, Japan, during
U.S. Marines post security at Sekiyama, Japan, during exercise Forest Light March 15, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral training opportunities conducted by JGSDF and deployed U.S. Marine forces to... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. James Pipes, a scout sniper
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. James Pipes, a scout sniper with 3d Battalion, 3d Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division, instructs Marines on proper camouflage techniques during a pre-sniper qualification course at Ie Shi... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Bryce Graskemper, a Kansas City,
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Bryce Graskemper, a Kansas City, Missouri native, warms up by adding warming layers after a patrol during exercise Forest Light at Sekiyama, Japan, March 15, 2017. Forest Light is one of ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Chasen Gardner, a New Condon,
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Chasen Gardner, a New Condon, Wisconsin native, hikes at Sekiyama, Japan, March 15, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral training opportunities conducted by Japan Ground Self-D... More
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier maneuvers
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier maneuvers around a training area during a stalking exercise as a part of Forest Light at Somagahara, Japan, March 10, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bilateral tra... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Samuel Smith, a reconnaissance
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Samuel Smith, a reconnaissance Marine with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division, applies vegetation to his ghillie suit during a pre-sniper qualification course at Ie Shi... More
U.S. Marines hike through snow at Sekiyama, Japan,
U.S. Marines hike through snow at Sekiyama, Japan, during exercise Forest Light March 15, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral training opportunities conducted by JGSDF and deployed U.S. Marine force... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Eric Buie, a reconnaissance
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Eric Buie, a reconnaissance Marine with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division, participates in a pre-sniper qualification course at Ie Shima Training Facility, Okinawa, Ja... More
A U.S. Marine carries a M240B light machine gun for
A U.S. Marine carries a M240B light machine gun for a hike at Sekiyama, Japan, during exercise Forest Light March 15, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral training opportunities conducted by JGSDF an... More
U.S. Marines cook breakfast during exercise Forest
U.S. Marines cook breakfast during exercise Forest Light at Sekiyama, Japan, during exercise Forest Light March 14, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral training opportunities conducted by JGSDF and ... More
U.S. Marines hike through snow at Sekiyama, Japan,
U.S. Marines hike through snow at Sekiyama, Japan, during exercise Forest Light March 14, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral training opportunities conducted by JGSDF and deployed U.S. Marine force... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Sean Trabert, a Buffalo, New York
U.S. Marine Cpl. Sean Trabert, a Buffalo, New York native, shovels snow to make a sleeping area at Sekiyama, Japan, during exercise Forest Light March 14, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral trainin... More
A U.S. Marine puts on gloves before a hike at Sekiyama,
A U.S. Marine puts on gloves before a hike at Sekiyama, Japan, during exercise Forest Light March 15, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral training opportunities conducted by JGSDF and deployed U.S. ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Luis Solares, a Los Angeles,
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Luis Solares, a Los Angeles, California native, eats snow during a break from a hike at Sekiyama, Japan, during exercise Forest Light March 15, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lat... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jonas G. Dewald works with a
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jonas G. Dewald works with a fellow Marine to don his ghillie suit Dec. 2 in the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. The concealment training is part of Forest ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jonas G. Dewald demonstrates
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jonas G. Dewald demonstrates the effectiveness of a ghillie suit Dec. 2 in the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. The concealment training was part of Forest L... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Joseph Armistead, crouching, instructs
U.S. Marine Sgt. Joseph Armistead, crouching, instructs Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Members during sniper stalk lane training Dec. 2 in the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. The... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jeremiah Riley-Caldwell,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jeremiah Riley-Caldwell, a scout with 3d Battalion, 3d Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division, fires a Mk13 Mod7 sniper rifle during a pre-sniper qualification course at Ie Shima Train... More
U.S. Marines hike through snow at Sekiyama, Japan,
U.S. Marines hike through snow at Sekiyama, Japan, during exercise Forest Light March 15, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral training opportunities conducted by JGSDF and deployed U.S. Marine force... More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Brett Tate, a San Clemente,
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Brett Tate, a San Clemente, California native, changes out of his wet clothes to keep warm at Sekiyama, Japan, during exercise Forest Light March 15, 2017. Forest Light is one of various ... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Sean Trabert, a Buffalo, New York
U.S. Marine Cpl. Sean Trabert, a Buffalo, New York native, carries two packs during a hike at Sekiyama, Japan, during exercise Forest Light March 15, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral training opp... More
U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers
U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers walk to a training area during exercise Forest Light at Somagahara, Japan, March 10, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bilateral training opportuniti... More
A U.S. Marine posts security at Sekiyama, Japan, during
A U.S. Marine posts security at Sekiyama, Japan, during exercise Forest Light March 13, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral training opportunities conducted by JGSD and deployed U.S. Marine forces t... More
A U.S. Marine drags his pack to the staging area at
A U.S. Marine drags his pack to the staging area at Sekiyama, Japan, during exercise Forest Light March 13, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral training opportunities conducted by JGSDF and deployed... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. James Pipes, a scout sniper
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. James Pipes, a scout sniper with 3d Battalion, 3d Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division, instructs Marines on proper camouflage techniques during a pre-sniper qualification course at Ie Shi... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Samuel Smith, a reconnaissance
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Samuel Smith, a reconnaissance Marine with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division, applies vegetation to his ghillie suit during a pre-sniper qualification course at Ie Shi... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers are debriefed
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers are debriefed after a stalking exercise as a part of Forest Light at Somagahara, Japan, March 10, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bilateral training opportunities c... More
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member low crawls
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member low crawls toward an objective Dec. 2 in the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. The stalk lane training was part of Forest Light 15-1, a semi... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers make movement
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers make movement through snow at Sekiyama, Japan, during exercise Forest Light March 14, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral training opportunities conducted by... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Caleb Campbell, a
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Caleb Campbell, a reconnaissance Marine with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division, applies vegetation to his ghillie suit during a pre-sniper qualification course at Ie S... More
A U.S. Marine boils snow to make drinking water at
A U.S. Marine boils snow to make drinking water at Sekiyama, Japan, during exercise Forest Light March 15, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bi-lateral training opportunities conducted by JGSDF and deployed ... More