A Marine posts security as his platoon halts during
A Marine posts security as his platoon halts during a field training exercise here March 8. Marines from 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force and members from 4th Infantry Regiment, 5th Br... More
Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members
Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members compete in a tug-of-war competition here, March 11. The Marines and JGSDF members conducted the competition following the conclusion of field training events ... More
U.S. Marines from Mike Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th
U.S. Marines from Mike Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, prepare to reload an M777 Howitzer during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 5, 2020. Northern Viper ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cove Day prepares to signal
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cove Day prepares to signal to his team at a Combat Aircraft Loading Area during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 28, 2020. Personnel currently a... More
U.S. Navy Sailors gain proficiency by testing for blood
U.S. Navy Sailors gain proficiency by testing for blood types during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 18, 2020. Personnel currently assigned to the Logistics Combat Ele... More
Sgt. Emmett Browne (left), a team leader with U.S.
Sgt. Emmett Browne (left), a team leader with U.S. Army Alaska’s 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, trains with Japanese sold... More
U.S. Navy Sailors with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine
U.S. Navy Sailors with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, conduct preoperative assessment on a simulated patient during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan.... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers use cover
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers use cover to throw snowballs during a snowball fight championship for Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 31, 2016. The snowball game co... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Elaina McMillian
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Elaina McMillian conducts post-operative care during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 23, 2020. Personnel currently assigned to the Lo... More
U.S. Marines from Marine Air Control Squadron 4 (MACS-4),
U.S. Marines from Marine Air Control Squadron 4 (MACS-4), Marine Air Control Group 18 (MACG-18), 1st Marine Air Wing, maintain a Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) during exercise Northern Viper on Yausu... More
U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 25th Marines, observe
U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 25th Marines, observe helicopters from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct dive fire training during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Ja... 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 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, conduct a simulated assault on U.S. Marines from 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion during a force on force training event during exercise Northern Viper on Yau... More
U.S. Marines from Marine Air Control Squadron 4 (MACS-4),
U.S. Marines from Marine Air Control Squadron 4 (MACS-4), Marine Air Control Group 18 (MACG-18), 1st Marine Air Wing, maintain a Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) during exercise Northern Viper on Yausu... More
U.S. Marines with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division,
U.S. Marines with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and Japanese Soldiers with 5th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, conduct an opening ceremony for exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Trainin... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers conduct urban
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers conduct urban operations while approaching an enemy urban area during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 28, 2016. The exercise strengt... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Aaron Bernadette poses for a photo
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Aaron Bernadette poses for a photo during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 23, 2020. Personnel currently assigned to the Logistics Combat Element fo... More
U.S. Marines from Tango Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th
U.S. Marines from Tango Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, and 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, provide security as a Combined Anti-Armor Team before the M124 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Syste... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Tamar Farmer poses
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Tamar Farmer poses for a photo during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 24, 2020. Personnel currently assigned to the Logistics Combat ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary Lesniak loads
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary Lesniak loads a rocket into a rocket pod at a Combat Aircraft Loading Area during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 28, 2020. Person... More
U.S. Marines from Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 25th
U.S. Marines from Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conduct bilateral ski patrol training with Soldiers from 5th Brigade, Japa... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mitchel Hoppe ground guides
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mitchel Hoppe ground guides for a 7-ton during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 19, 2020. Personnel currently assigned to the Logistics Com... More
U.S. Marines from Tango Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th
U.S. Marines from Tango Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, conduct a fire mission with the M124 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokka... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. James Sokol posts security
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. James Sokol posts security during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 21, 2020. Personnel currently assigned to the Logistics Combat Element f... More
U.S. Marines from Tango Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th
U.S. Marines from Tango Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, pick up dunnage after conducting a fire mission with the M124 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during exercise Northern Viper on Yausub... More
U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, do a live demonstration of the M777 Howitzer and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System with Soldiers from 5th Brigade, Japan Groun... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Gary Clemons secures
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Gary Clemons secures a simulated patient onto a M997A2 Humvee ambulance for enroute care during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 23, 2... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors carry a simulated casualty
U.S. Marines and Sailors carry a simulated casualty through a casualty drill during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 25, 2020. Personnel currently assigned to the Logis... More
U.S. Marines with Transportation Services Company,
U.S. Marines with Transportation Services Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 4, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, participate in convoy operations during exercise Northern Viper on Yausu... More
U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, do a live demonstration of the M777 Howitzer and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System with Soldiers from 5th Brigade, Japan Groun... More
U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, and 36th Marine Air Group, conduct dive fire training with 5th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Train... More
U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, and 36th Marine Air Group, conduct dive fire training with 5th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Train... More
A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper with Marine Light Attack
A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 “Gunfighters”, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, currently attached to 1st Marine Aircraft Wing as part of a un... More
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier conducts
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier conducts urban operations during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 28, 2016. The exercise strengthens military partnership, solidifie... More
U.S. Marines from Mike Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th
U.S. Marines from Mike Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, prepare to reload an M777 Howitzer during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 5, 2020. Northern Viper ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Roven Anonuevo poses for a photo
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Roven Anonuevo poses for a photo during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 18, 2020. Personnel currently assigned to the Logistics Combat Element f... More
U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, do a live demonstration of the M777 Howitzer and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System with Soldiers from 5th Brigade, Japan Groun... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, conduct a simulated assault on U.S. Marines from 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion during a force on force training event during exercise Northern Viper on Yau... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mitchel Hoppe ground guides
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mitchel Hoppe ground guides for a 7-ton during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 19, 2020. Personnel currently assigned to the Logistics Com... More
Marines observe as Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
Marines observe as Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members demonstrate how to use a kerosene heater here March 4 during exercise Forest Light 12-2. The purpose of Forest Light 12-2 is to enhance the interoperab... More
U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, do a live demonstration of the M777 Howitzer and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System with Soldiers from 5th Brigade, Japan Groun... More
U.S. Marines with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division,
U.S. Marines with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and Japanese Soldiers with 5th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, conduct an opening ceremony for exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Trainin... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, navigate using a Defense Advanced GPS Receiver, a secure and encrypted global positioning system, while on a patrol during exercise Northern Viper on Yaus... More
Second Lt. Matthew C. Librizzi coordinates for a passage
Second Lt. Matthew C. Librizzi coordinates for a passage of Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers through his friendly lines during rehearsals here March 7, 2012. The rehearsals were conducted in prepara... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, and members of 5th Brigade, Japan Ground self-Defense Force, exchange gifts after the ceremony concluding exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Ar... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Zane Fayos speaks about the capabilities
U.S. Navy Lt. Zane Fayos speaks about the capabilities of the Role II medical facility to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Ja... More
U.S. Marines with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division,
U.S. Marines with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and Japanese Soldiers with 5th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, conduct an opening ceremony for exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Trainin... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, navigate using a Defense Advanced GPS Receiver, a secure and encrypted global positioning system, while on a patrol during exercise Northern Viper on Yaus... More
Bulk fuel specialists with Marine Wing Support Squadron
Bulk fuel specialists with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, refuel a UH-1Y Venom during exercise Northern Viper at Yausubetsu Training Area, Jan. 29, 2020. Northern Viper is a regular... More
Col. John E. Kasperski (left) shakes hands with Col.
Col. John E. Kasperski (left) shakes hands with Col. Tomoyuki Hagi as part of the closing ceremony here, March 12, following exercise Forest Light 12-2. Both commanding officers congratulated the Marines and Ja... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tristen Proffitt poses for a
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tristen Proffitt poses for a photo during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 19, 2020. Personnel currently assigned to the Logistics Combat Element... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 Detachment, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, stand ready during flying operations in extreme cold weather at Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 31, 2020.... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, and members of 5th Brigade, Japan Ground self-Defense Force, conduct a ceremony concluding exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, J... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Michael Van Gent gives a period
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Michael Van Gent gives a period of instruction about equipment used in the Forward Resuscitative Surgery System of the Role II medical facility during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu T... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers and U.S. Marines
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers and U.S. Marines introduce themselves to one another during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 27, 2016. The JGSDF soldiers and U.S. Ma... More
U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, do a live demonstration of the M777 Howitzer and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System with Soldiers from 5th Brigade, Japan Groun... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Maurice Sabater, right,
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Maurice Sabater, right, and Lance Cpl. Donald Honsaker removes wheel assembly during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 3, 2020. Personnel ... More
Paratroopers with 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry
Paratroopers with 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division and Soldiers with the 27th Infantry Regiment, 5th Brigade, Northern Army,... More
U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers
U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers use cover to throw snowballs during a snowball fight championship for Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 31, 2016. For... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Donald Honsaker inspects
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Donald Honsaker inspects the inner portion of a wheel drum assembly during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 3, 2020. Personnel currently as... More
U.S. Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172
U.S. Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 (MWSS-172), Marine Air Control Group 36 (MACG-36), 1st Marine Air Wing (1st MAW), maintain a Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) during exercise Northern... More
U.S. Marines from Mike Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th
U.S. Marines from Mike Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, reload an M777 Howitzer during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 5, 2020. Northern Viper is a regula... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Donald Honsaker checks
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Donald Honsaker checks the oil on a 7-ton during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 19, 2020. Personnel currently assigned to the Logistics C... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers observe U.S.
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers observe U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Andreas W. Aasen receive a blood choke from a U.S. Marine during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan... More
Second Lt. Matthew C. Librizzi gives the signal for
Second Lt. Matthew C. Librizzi gives the signal for his Marines to pass through friendly lines during rehearsals here March 7, 2012. The rehearsals were conducted in preparation of a two-day field training exer... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Cristopher Demonte, a fire direction
U.S. Marine Sgt. Cristopher Demonte, a fire direction control Marine with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, skis down a hill during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, H... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers and U.S. Marines
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers and U.S. Marines practice ground fighting during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 27, 2016. The JGSDF soldiers and U.S. Marines spent... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, and members of the 5th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, conduct a ceremony concluding the end of exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Ar... More
U.S. Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172,
U.S. Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Air Control Group 36, 1st Marine Air Wing, prepare to refuel an UH-1Y helicopter attached to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 on a Forward A... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nicholas Bedford secures rockets
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nicholas Bedford secures rockets inside of a rocket pod at a Combat Aircraft Loading Area during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 28, 2020. Perso... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mitchel Hoppe ground guides
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mitchel Hoppe ground guides for a 7-ton during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 19, 2020. Personnel currently assigned to the Logistics Com... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kelly ground guides
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kelly ground guides for a 7-ton during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 19, 2020. Personnel currently assigned to the Logistics Combat El... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. James Sokol participates
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. James Sokol participates in a unit hike during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 21, 2020. Personnel currently assigned to the Logistics Com... More
U.S. Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172
U.S. Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 (MWSS-172), Marine Air Control Group 36 (MACG-36), 1st Marine Air Wing (1st MAW), maintain a Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) during exercise Northern... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, conduct a simulated assault on U.S. Marines from 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion during a force on force training event during exercise Northern Viper on Yau... More
U.S. Sailors prepare and raise tents for Role II during
U.S. Sailors prepare and raise tents for Role II during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 16, 2020. Role II provides the capability to supply packed blood products, limi... More
U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, do a live demonstration of the M777 Howitzer and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System with Soldiers from 5th Brigade, Japan Groun... More
U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, and 36th Marine Air Group, conduct dive fire training with 5th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Train... More
U.S. Marines from Mike Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th
U.S. Marines from Mike Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, load an M795 155mm projectile in an M777 howitzer to fire during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 1... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. George Washington chains
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. George Washington chains and binds a Utility Task Vehicle to a 7-ton during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 4, 2020. Personnel currently a... More
U.S. Marines from Tango Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th
U.S. Marines from Tango Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, stand behind an M124 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System after firing during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido... More
A Marine posts security during rehearsals here March
A Marine posts security during rehearsals here March 7, 2012. The rehearsals were conducted in preparation of a two-day field training exercise. The Marines in the rehearsals are from Combat Logistics Regiments... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. 1st Class Haruto
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. 1st Class Haruto Akame demonstrates rifle-bayonet techniques during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 27, 2016. The JGSDF soldiers and U.S... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Sergio Garcia looks over
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Sergio Garcia looks over a simulated casualty during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care course drill during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 2... More
Japan Ground Self Defense Force soldiers board a CH-47
Japan Ground Self Defense Force soldiers board a CH-47 Chinook while providing security during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 1, 2016. The exercise strengthens military pa... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Andre Stephens participates
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Andre Stephens participates in a unit hike during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 21, 2020. Personnel currently assigned to the Logistics ... More
U.S. Navy Sailors and a U.S. Marine with 3rd Medical
U.S. Navy Sailors and a U.S. Marine with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, pose for a photo after completing their outdoor shelter during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Ho... More
Pfc. Christopher Forester, a healthcare specialist
Pfc. Christopher Forester, a healthcare specialist for Blackfoot Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, provides securit... More
A UH-1Y Venom utility helicopter with Marine Light
A UH-1Y Venom utility helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 fires during an aerial live fire shoot at Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 28, 2020. Northern Viper is a regularl... More
U.S. Marines from Mike Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th
U.S. Marines from Mike Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, prepare an M777 howitzer to fire during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 1, 2020. Northern Viper is... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, prepare to assault U.S. Marines from 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion during a force on force training event during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Trai... More
Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members
Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members compete in a tug-of-war competition here, March 11, during exercise Forest Light 12-2. The Marines and JGSDF members conducted the competition following the c... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. 1st Class Haruto
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. 1st Class Haruto Akame demonstrates Judo throwing techniques during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 27, 2016. The JGSDF soldiers and U.S... More
U.S. Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172
U.S. Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 (MWSS-172), Marine Air Control Group 36 (MACG-36), 1st Marine Air Wing (1st MAW), maintain a Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) during exercise Northern... More
U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conduct ski training with Soldiers from 5th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Tra... More
A bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron
A bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to test fuel from the M970 for water and sediment to confirm it’s safe for the aircrafts to receive during exerci... More
Paratroopers with Blackfoot Company, 1st Battalion
Paratroopers with Blackfoot Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division render honors during the Start Ex ceremony for Exercis... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Javier Gomez connects
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Javier Gomez connects a fuel hose to a heavy-duty storage bladder during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 16, 2020. Personnel currently ass... More
U.S. Marine Pfc. Issac Gonzalez, a network systems
U.S. Marine Pfc. Issac Gonzalez, a network systems administrator with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, learns to ski from a Soldier from 5th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, du... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, conduct a patrol during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 29, 2020. Northern Viper is a regularly scheduled traini... More