U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock Jr., Commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock Jr., Commanding General of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, meets Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing currently ass... More
Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion,
Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, show Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Members with the 12th Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army, ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock Jr., Commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock Jr., Commanding General of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, meets Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing currently ass... More
U.S. Marines post security on patrol Dec. 9 during
U.S. Marines post security on patrol Dec. 9 during Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest Light is a routine, semi-annual exercise designed to enhance the... More
An MV-22B with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265
An MV-22B with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing currently assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, sits aboard the flightline after conducting Vertical Assault ... More
Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion,
Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, purchase local food during a culture exchange as part of Exercise Forest Light Western Army at Kumamoto Castle, Ku... More
An MV-22B with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265
An MV-22B with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing currently assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, delivers gear to U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members provide forward
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members provide forward security Dec. 9 during Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest Light is a routine, semi-annual exer... More
Japan Defense Minister, Toshimi Kitazawa (Center),
Japan Defense Minister, Toshimi Kitazawa (Center), Japanese Ground Self Defense Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Yoshifumi Hibako (Right), and Western Army Commander, Lt. Gen. Shunzo Kizaki (Left), receive a briefing... More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, board an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing curre... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Members with
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Members with the 12th Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army, run to an MV-22B Osprey during Exercise Forest Light Western Army at Camp Oyanohara, Kumamoto, Japan,... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock Jr., Commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock Jr., Commanding General of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, meets Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing currently ass... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert Brodie, commanding officer
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert Brodie, commanding officer of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, delivers his opening speech while in view of U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines,... More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, board an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing curre... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Salvador Waterstradt signals
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Salvador Waterstradt signals an incoming MV-22B Osprey Dec. 7 during Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest Light is a routine, sem... More
U.S. Marines, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force begin Exercise Forest Li...
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Members with the 12th Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army stand in formation during the opening ceremony for Exercise Forest Light Western Army at Camp Oyanohar... More
Col. Robert Brodie, left, commanding officer of the
Col. Robert Brodie, left, commanding officer of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, stands with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Kouki Watanabe, commanding officer of the JGSDF 12th Infantry Regiment and ta... More
Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion,
Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Members with the 12th Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army, s... More
Sgt. Matthew Robinson a rifleman with Battalion Landing
Sgt. Matthew Robinson a rifleman with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, looks down a barrel before a live fire exercise during Exercise Forest Light Wes... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Members with
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Members with the 12th Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army, board an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 1st Marine Aircraft Wi... More
A U.S. Marine MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft flies
A U.S. Marine MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft flies descends Dec. 7 during Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest Light is a routine, semi-annual exercis... More
Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion,
Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, stand in formation next to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Members with the 12th Infantry Regiment, 8th D... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Kouki Watanabe,
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Kouki Watanabe, commanding officer of the JGSDF 12th Infantry Regiment, delivers his opening speech while in view of U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion,... More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, disembark from an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 1st Marine Aircraft W... More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, stand in formation beside Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Members with the 12th Infantry Regiment, 8t... More
Japan Self Defense Force members tour a U.S. Marine
Japan Self Defense Force members tour a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing currently assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit ... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Members with
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Members with the 12th Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army, disembark from an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 1st Marine Ai... 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
The U.S. flag and Japanese flags fly during the opening
The U.S. flag and Japanese flags fly during the opening ceremony for Exercise Forest Light Western Army at Camp Oyanohara, Kyushu, Japan, Jan. 18, 2020. The exercise will consist of field training events includ... More
Lance Cpl. Delfino Hutchison, a field radio operator
Lance Cpl. Delfino Hutchison, a field radio operator with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, stands on line during a table 5 live fire exercise, part of ... More
Capt. Miles Snelgrove, the assistance operations officer
Capt. Miles Snelgrove, the assistance operations officer with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, stand in formation beside Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service... More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st MEU, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Members with the 12th Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army sit aboard an MV-22... More
Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion,
Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, show Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Members with the 12th Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army, ... More
U.S. Army Col. Luis Pomales (left), a San Juan, Puerto
U.S. Army Col. Luis Pomales (left), a San Juan, Puerto Rico, native serving as the director of the Army Reserve Engagement Team-Japan (ARET-J), explains the U.S. Army Reserve's structure, missions and capabilit... More
Members of the local Japanese community pose in front
Members of the local Japanese community pose in front an MV-22B Osprey with U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing currently assigned to the 31st Marine Ex... More
U.S. Marines observe a karate demonstration Dec. 5
U.S. Marines observe a karate demonstration Dec. 5 at Kaishin High School in Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Marines participating in Forest Light 15-1 took a day off from training to visit local high schools to ex... More
A with the 12th Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western
A with the 12th Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army, waves a glowbelt after clearing a buiding during Exercise Forest Light Western Army at Kirishima Maneuver Field, Kumamoto, Japan, Jan. 27, 2020. T... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Hiroji Yamashita,
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Hiroji Yamashita, right, presents U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Nicholas Davis with a plaque Dec. 12 during the closing ceremony for Forest Light 15-1 at Camp Kita Kumamoto in Kumamo... More
Lance Cpl. Samuel Almaraz, a mortarman with 1st Battalion,
Lance Cpl. Samuel Almaraz, a mortarman with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire 81mm mortars during a live fire exercise, part of Exercise Forest Light Western Army at Camp ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jose G. Vega, an Aviation
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jose G. Vega, an Aviation Support Equipement Technician with Marine Medium Titlrotor Squadron 265, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing currently assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit,... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock Jr., Commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock Jr., Commanding General of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, meets Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing currently ass... More
An MV-22B with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265
An MV-22B with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing currently assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, delivers gear to U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st... More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, participate in a live fire exercise alongside Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Members with the 12th I... More
Col. Robert Brodie, commanding officer of the 31st
Col. Robert Brodie, commanding officer of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, eats lunch with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Members with the 12th Infantry Regiment before the opening ceremony for Exer... More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st MEU, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Members with the 12th Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army sit aboard an MV-22... More
Col. Robert Brodie, left, commanding officer of the
Col. Robert Brodie, left, commanding officer of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks next to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Kouki Watanabe, commanding officer of the JGSDF 12th Infantry Regiment, du... More
Japan Self Defense Force members tour a U.S. Marine
Japan Self Defense Force members tour a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing currently assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit ... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members engage in a
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members engage in a simulated firefight Dec. 9 during Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest Light is a routine, semi-annu... More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, board an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing curre... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing currently assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, tour a UH-60JA with the Japan Self Defense Force while att... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Members with
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Members with the 12th Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army, stand in formation beside U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st M... More
Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion,
Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, practice room clearing techniques during Exercise Forest Light Western Army at Kirishima Maneuver Field, Kumamoto,... More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, disembark from an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 1st Marine Aircraft W... More
U.S. Marines lead a foot patrol Dec. 9 during Forest
U.S. Marines lead a foot patrol Dec. 9 during Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest Light is a routine, semi-annual exercise designed to enhance the U.S.... More
A CH-47 helicopter belonging to the Japan Self Defense
A CH-47 helicopter belonging to the Japan Self Defense Force sits within a hangar awaiting maintenance during exercise Forest Light Western Army at Camp Takayubaru, Kumamoto, Japan, Jan. 20, 2020. The exercise... More
Japan Defense Minister, Toshimi Kitazawa (Center) addresses
Japan Defense Minister, Toshimi Kitazawa (Center) addresses soldiers of the Western Army, Japanese Ground Self Defense Force during his inspection of their preparation for exercise Yama Sakura 59. Yama Sakura i... More
Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion,
Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit salute in formation next to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Members with the 12th Infantry Regiment, 8th D... More
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force CH-47J Chinook helicopter
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force CH-47J Chinook helicopter is staged at a landing zone Dec. 7 during Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest Light is a ro... More
A Marine with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 31st
A Marine with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, looks into an aiming sight during a live fire exercise, part of Exercise Forest Light Western Army at Camp Oyanohara, Kumamoto, ... More
Sgt. Nery Diffenderfer, a squad leader with Battalion
Sgt. Nery Diffenderfer, a squad leader with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, talk with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Members with the 12th Infantry Re... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Members with
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Members with the 12th Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army, board an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 1st Marine Aircraft Wi... More
Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines,
Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Members with the 12th Infantry Regiment, 8th division,stand in formation during the closin... More
Members of the Japan Self Defense Force conduct routine
Members of the Japan Self Defense Force conduct routine maintenance on a CH-47 helicopter during exercise Forest Light Western Army at Camp Takayubaru, Kumamoto, Japan, Jan. 20, 2020. The exercise consists of ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock Jr., Commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock Jr., Commanding General of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, meets Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing currently ass... More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Members with the 12th Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Ar... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock Jr., Commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock Jr., Commanding General of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, meets Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing currently ass... More
Spc. Nicholas Jerman, 364th Expeditionary Sustainment
Spc. Nicholas Jerman, 364th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, presents Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Western Army Command Sergeant Major, Command Sgt. Maj. Ryuichi Ichise, with an American dish as part of ... More
U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members
U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members stand in formation Dec. 12 during the closing ceremony for Forest Light 15-1 at Camp Kita Kumamoto in Kumamoto, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest Light ... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marines salute
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marines salute Dec. 1 during the opening ceremony for Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest Light is a semi-annu... More
Lance Cpl. Nicholas Forbes, a rifleman with Battalion
Lance Cpl. Nicholas Forbes, a rifleman with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, practices a live fire exercise alongside Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Me... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Hiroji Yamashita,
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Hiroji Yamashita, left, and U.S. Marine Maj. Roy M. Draa salute their troops Dec. 1 during the opening ceremony for Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamat... More
Sgt. Maj. Edwin Moto, sergeant major of the 31st Marine
Sgt. Maj. Edwin Moto, sergeant major of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, talks with Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st MEU, before the opening ceremony for Exercise Forest ... More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, run to set security during Exercise Forest Light Western Army at Camp Oyanohara, Kumamoto, Japan, Jan. 22, 20... More
Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion,
Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, purchase local food from a vendor during a culture exchange as part of Exercise Forest Light Western Army at Kumam... More
Cpl. Vimiel Magdirila, a rifleman with Battalion Landing
Cpl. Vimiel Magdirila, a rifleman with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, show Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Members with the 12th Infantry Regiment, 8t... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Members with
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Members with the 12th Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army, board an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 1st Marine Aircraft Wi... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Kouki Watanabe,
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Kouki Watanabe, commanding officer of the JGSDF 12th Infantry Regiment, delivers his opening speech while in view of U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion,... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Nicholas Davis, left, presents
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Nicholas Davis, left, presents Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Hiroji Yamashita with a plaque Dec. 12 during the closing ceremony for Forest Light 15-1 at Camp Kita Kumamoto in Kumamot... More
During a round table discussion conducted Jan. 16,
During a round table discussion conducted Jan. 16, 2016, at Camp Kenjun, Japan, U.S. Army Col. Luis Pomales (left), a San Juan, Puerto Rico, native serving as the director of the Army Reserve Engagement Team-Ja... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Mark A. Stefanski, an MV-22B
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Mark A. Stefanski, an MV-22B Osprey pilot with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing currently assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. 1st Class Yatsuka
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. 1st Class Yatsuka Ikeda, left, helps U.S. Marine 1st Sgt. Timothy Babcock set up the American flag Dec. 1 before the opening ceremony for Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara ... More
A Marine with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 31st
A Marine with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, stakes a marker during a live fire exercise, part of Exercise Forest Light Western Army at Camp Oyanohara, Kumamoto, Japan, Jan.... More
An MV-22B with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265
An MV-22B with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing currently assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, delivers gear to U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 1s... More
Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and
Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Members with the 12th Infantry Regiment, eat lunch before the opening ceremony for Exercise Forest Light Western Army ... More
Members of the Japan Self Defense Force conduct routine
Members of the Japan Self Defense Force conduct routine maintenance on a CH-47 helicopter during exercise Forest Light Western Army at Camp Takayubaru, Kumamoto, Japan, Jan. 20, 2020. The exercise consists of ... More
Sgt. Maj. Edwin Mota, sergeant major of the 31st Marine
Sgt. Maj. Edwin Mota, sergeant major of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, talks with Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st MEU before the opening ceremony for Exercise Forest L... More
Sgt. Nery Diffenderfer, a squad leader with Battalion
Sgt. Nery Diffenderfer, a squad leader with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, talks with a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Member with the 12th Infantry ... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Hiroji Yamashita,
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Hiroji Yamashita, right, and U.S. Marine Maj. Roy M. Draa speak to their troops Dec. 1 during the opening ceremony for Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Ya... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Robert C. Burkhardt, left, speaks
U.S. Marine Cpl. Robert C. Burkhardt, left, speaks with students Dec. 5 at Chinzei High School in Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Marines participating in Forest Light 15-1 took a day off from training to visit loc... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert Brodie, commanding officer
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert Brodie, commanding officer of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Kouki Watanabe, commanding officer of the JGSDF 12th Infantry Regiment sa... More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, disembark from an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 1st Marine Aircraft W... More
Japan Self Defense Force members tour a U.S. Marine
Japan Self Defense Force members tour a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing currently assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit ... More
Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion,
Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Members with the 12th Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army, w... More
U.S. Army Col. Luis Pomales (seated, second from right),
U.S. Army Col. Luis Pomales (seated, second from right), a San Juan, Puerto Rico, native serving as the director of the Army Reserve Engagement Team-Japan (ARET-J), and U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Bennie B. Nunnally (s... More
Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 31st
Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire 81mm mortars during Exercise Forest Light Western Army at Camp Oyanohara, Kumamoto, Japan, Jan. 20, 2020. The exercise consi... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Members with
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Members with the 12th Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army, board an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 1st Marine Aircraft Wi... More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st MEU, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Members with the 12th Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army sit aboard an MV-22... More
U.S. Marines load into a Japan Ground Self-Defense
U.S. Marines load into a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force CH-47J Chinook Dec. 7 during Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest Light is a routine, semi-annu... More
Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion,
Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, teach Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Members with the 12th Infantry Regiment, 8th Division, West... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Kouki Watanabe
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Kouki Watanabe talks with U.S. Marine Col. Robert Brodie during lunch before the opening ceremony for Exercise Forest Light Western Army at Camp Oyanohara, Kyushu, Japan, Ja... More