Lance Cpl. Janine M. Nadal counts ammunition March 6 on Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station, Guam during Exercise Guahan Shield. Exercise Guahan Shield will facilitate multiservice engagem More
Lance Cpl. Janine M. Nadal counts ammunition March 4 on Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station, Guam during Exercise Guahan Shield. Exercise Guahan Shield will facilitate multiservice engagem More
Marine Pfc. Harley A. Boeck helps with a curb restoration project March 7 during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield will facilitate multiservice engagements, set conditions for bilateral and multilateral tr More
A local resident rides his carabao into town March 9 during a celebration in the village of Umatac as a demonstration of how Chamorros used to travel before modernization. The festival, Discovery Day, is celebr More
Marines execute Military Operations on Urban Terrain training with Special Effects Small Arms Marking System rounds March 12 in NCTS abandoned housing units during Exercise Guahan Shield. MOUT training with SE More
Marine Pfc. Naim K. Olverson loads Special Effects Small Arms Marking System rounds March 13 during Military Operations on Urban Terrain training in abandoned military housing on NCTAMS during Exercise Guahan S More
Marines prepare to fast-rope from an MH-60S “Knighthawk” helicopter March 14 for “elevator ops” training on NCTS during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to prepare for multiservice More
Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, shakes hands with Maj. Rob Thomas, officer-in-charge of the forward command element, during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercis More
Lance Cpl. Natavia Carpenter motivates a fellow Marine while his team pushes a Humvee March 15 during a field meet on NCTS. The Marines are part of Guahan Shield, an exercise designed to facilitate multiservic More
Marines make their way through the Guam jungle March 19 on NCTS during field training exercises during Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to facilitate multiservice engagements, set condition More
Marines team up with Airmen from Andersen Air Base March 21 for a pavement repair project on Andersen during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield aims to facilitate multiservice engagements, set conditions for More
Area Knights of Columbus members lead the parade during the opening ceremonies of the 37th annual Special Olympics March 23 at Okkodo High School, Guam during Exercise Guahan Shield. ervice members from the is More
Participants march during the opening ceremony for the 37th annual Special Olympics March 23 at Okkodo High School, Guam during Exercise Guahan Shield. Service members from the island teamed up with the local More
Navy Lt. Sheila Mulligan signs in as a volunteer for the 37th annual Special Olympics March 23 at Okkodo High School, Guam during Exercise Guahan Shield. “It’s pretty awesome to get out here and interact with t More
Marines learn about Guam's history during a tour of its battle and historical sites March 26 as a part of Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is designed to facilitate multiservice engagements, set conditions More
Marines and community members combine efforts March 28 to restore a Liguan Terrace park during Exercise Guahan Shield. The community members are part of the Islandwide Beautification Task Force and the Noncommu More
Marines conduct a “stress shoot” April 2 on NCTS during Exercise Guahan Shield. A stress shoot is combat marksmanship training consisting of quick movement and fast shot placement. Exercise Guahan Shield will More
Lance Cpl. Jeraco J. Jenkins shoots the M-27 “Infantry Automatic Rifle” April 4 on NCTS during Exercise Guahan Shield. The IAR design is based off of the M16 and M4 rifles service members have become familiar w More
Maj. Robert B. Thomas presents certificates to his graduates of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Instructor Course April 5 on NCTS during Exercise Guahan Shield. Exercise Guahan Shield will facilitate mul More
Lance Cpl. Joshua T. Van Hoose posts security April 8 during final field exercises on Andersen South during Exercise Guahan Shield. The exercises consisted mainly of raids and patrols in and around abandoned ho More
Lance Cpl. Jonathan A. Gonzalez takes a knee while his unit leader uses the radio April 10 during final field exercises on Andersen South during Exercise Guahan Shield. The exercises consisted mainly of raids a More
Cpl. Aaron Piccolo and Lance Cpl. Dylan M. Czoka provide security April 10 during final field exercises on Andersen South during Exercise Guahan Shield. The exercises consisted of many raids and patrols in and More
Marines repair a stage at Marcial A. Sublan Elementary School April 18 during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield facilitated multiservice engagements, set conditions for bilateral and multilateral training o More
Garrett Agun prepares food for veterans and community members from the Nimitz Beach, Agat area, April 27 as they host Marines on Guam participating in Exercise Guahan Shield. The veterans got together with the More
Marines play volleyball with local veterans and community members April 27 at Nimitz Beach, Guam, during their third annual “Once a Marine, Always a Marine” barbecue. The veterans teamed up with the 3rd Marine More
Marines build structures for infantry training March 4 on NCTS during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield will facilitate multiservice engagements, set conditions for bilateral and multilateral training oppo More
Lance Cpl. Janine M. Nadal guards ammunition March 6 on Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station, Guam during Exercise Guahan Shield. Exercise Guahan Shield will facilitate multiservice engagem More
Marines carry a simulated casualty on a stretcher during unit PT March 8 on Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is designed to facilitate mult More
Marines march through the village of Umatac March 9 to help kick-off Discovery Day, a celebration of Guam's discovery in 1521. The Marines are part of Exercise Guahan Shield, an exercise designed to facilitate More
Lance Cpl. Jose A. Cabrera cools off during a debrief from his platoon commander March 13 following Military Operations on Urban Terrain training on NCTS during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exer More
An MH-60S “Knighthawk” helicopter hovers silhouetted March 14 while conducting “elevator ops” training on NCTS during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to prepare for multiservice e More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon S. Bridges helps carry his teammate after a Humvee push March 15 during a field meet on NCTS. The Marines are part of Guahan Shield, an exercise designed to facilitate multiservi More
Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, talks with Maj. Rob Thomas, officer-in-charge of the forward command element, during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise desig More
Marines team up with Airmen from Andersen Air Base March 21 for a pavement repair project on Andersen during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield aims to facilitate multiservice engagements, set conditions fo More
Acting Gov. Ray Tenorio offers words of encouragement before the 37th annual Special Olympics March 23 at Okkodo High School, Guam during Exercise Guahan Shield. Service members from the island teamed up with More
Volunteers sign in for the 37th annual Special Olympics March 23 at Okkodo High School, Guam during Exercise Guahan Shield. Service members from the island teamed up with the local community to conduct the Gua More
Marines and community members combine efforts March 28 to clean up area green space during Exercise Guahan Shield. The community members are part of the Islandwide Beautification Task Force and the Noncommunica More
Marines simulate firing from underneath a vehicle while conducting dry-fire practice before a “stress shoot” April 2 on NCTS during Exercise Guahan Shield. A stress shoot is combat marksmanship training consis More
Lance Cpl. Jeraco J. Jenkins fires the M-27 “Infantry Automatic Rifle” on fully automatic mode April 4 on NCTS during Exercise Guahan Shield. The IAR design is based off of the M16 and M4 rifles service members More
A Machine Gunner provides suppressive fire with his M-240 Bravo machine gun April 8 during final field exercises on Andersen South during Exercise Guahan Shield. The exercises consisted mainly of raids and patr More
Lance Cpl. Hector Lopezlucero pauses while Staff Sgt. Phillip S. Clinton contacts another squad April 10 during final field exercises on Andersen South for Exercise Guahan Shield. The exercises consisted mainly More
Lance Cpl. Liane C. Montalvo and other Marines with her unit build framing for a new stage roof April 18 at Marcial A. Sublan Elementary School during Exercise Guahan Shield. The Marines rebuilt the roof and a More
Marines play volleyball with local veterans and community members April 27 at Nimitz Beach, Guam, during the “Once a Marine, Always a Marine” barbecue. The 3rd annual cook-out was organized by local veterans wi More
Garrett Agun prepares food at Nimitz Beach, Guam, April 27 during their third annual “Once a Marine, Always a Marine” barbecue. As a way to show their appreciation, veterans and the 3rd Marine Division Associat More
Lance Cpl. Elechung R. Rechirei processes administrative paperwork March 5 on Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station as part of Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise that will More
Infantry Marines with Exercise Guahan Shield practice "fast roping" and rapelling March 5 on Naval Base, Guam. Guahan shield is designed to facilitate multiservice engagements, set conditions for bilateral and More
Marines carry a simulated casualty on a stretcher in their workout routine March 8 on Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is designed to facil More
Marines march through the village of Umatac March 9 to help kick-off Discovery Day, a celebration of Guam's discovery in 1521. The Marines are in Guam as part of Exercise Guahan Shield, an exercise that will fa More
2nd Lt. Zachary W. Delvin-Foltz debriefs his Marines March 13 following Military Operations on Urban Terrain training in abandoned military housing on NCTS during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an ex More
Lance Cpl. Michael N. Pruett and Marine Pfc. Mario Mendez flip a tire March 15 during a field meet on NCTS. The Marines are part of Guahan Shield, an exercise designed to facilitate multiservice engagements, se More
Marines listen and exchange ideas before making their way through the Guam jungle March 19 on NCTS during field training exercises during Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to facilitate mult More
Marines work side-by-side with Airmen from Andersen Air Base March 21 for a pavement repair project on Andersen during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield aims to facilitate multiservice engagements, set con More
Participants run the Special Olympics torch around the track for the 37th annual Special Olympics March 23 at Okkodo High School, Guam during Exercise Guahan Shield. Service members from the island teamed up w More
Volunteers and athletes line up for the opening ceremony before beginning the 37th annual Special Olympics March 23 at Okkodo High School, Guam during Exercise Guahan Shield. Service members from the island tea More
Tour guides explain the meaning behind historical sights to help Marines learn about Guam's history during a tour of its battle and historical sites March 26 as part of Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is More
Marines and community members put a fresh coat of paint on playground equipment March 28 in an effort to restore Guam's green space during Exercise Guahan Shield. The community members are part of the Islandwi More
Master Sgt. Jose A. Ruiz presents certificates to graduates of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Instructor Course April 5 on NCTS during Exercise Guahan Shield. Exercise Guahan Shield will facilitate mult More
Infantrymen provide cover fire April 8 during final field exercises on Andersen South during Exercise Guahan Shield. The exercises involved raids and patrols in and around abandoned housing areas and the surro More
Gunnery Sgt. Patricio A. Mora fires the M-27 “Infantry Automatic Rifle” April 4 on an NCTS range during Exercise Guahan Shield. The IAR design is based off of the M16 and M4 rifles service members have become f More
Seaman DeSean R. Mitchell helps his mock casualty, Lance Cpl. Kenneth L. Kludy, to the casualty evacuation site April 10 during final field exercises on Andersen South for Exercise Guahan Shield. In these exerc More
Marines dance with students and staff April 18 at Marcial A. Sublan Elementary School after completing a roof repair project during Exercise Guahan Shield. The Marines rebuilt the roof and added new wiring and More
Capt. Carl M. Tutt, center, and other Marines play volleyball with local veterans and community members April 27 at Nimitz Beach, Guam, as part of the 3rd annual “Once a Marine, Always a Marine” barbecue. The c More
Marines fast-roping and rappelling March 5 on Naval Base, Guam during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is designed to facilitate multiservice engagements, set conditions for bilateral and multilateral tra More
Marines execute a side plank during unit PT March 8 on Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is designed to facilitate multiservice engagements, More
Marines play basketball with local children March 9 in the village of Umatac during their celebration of Guam's discovery 492 years ago. The Marines are part of Exercise Guahan Shield, which is designed to fac More
Marines execute Military Operations on Urban Terrain training with Special Effects Small Arms Marking System rounds March 12 in NCTS abandoned housing units during Exercise Guahan Shield. MOUT training with SES More
Marines use Special Effects Small Arms Marking System rounds March 13 during Military Operations on Urban Terrain training in abandoned military housing on NCTS during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is More
Marines fast-rope from an MH-60S “Knighthawk” helicopter and set up a perimeter around the drop zone March 14 for “elevator ops” training on NCTS during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise des More
Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, meets with Joint Region Marianas staff members for a brief during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to facilitate m More
Corpsmen and Marines chop logs March 15 during a field meet on NCTS. The Marines are part of Guahan Shield, an exercise designed to facilitate multiservice engagements, set conditions for bilateral and multilat More
Marines conduct a brief before returning to the Guam jungle March 19 on NCTS during field training exercises during Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to facilitate multiservice engagements, More
Marines and airmen team up March 21 for a pavement repair project during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield aims to facilitate multiservice engagements, set conditions for bilateral and multilateral trainin More
Marines take in the sights and sounds as they learn about Guam's history during a tour of its battle and historical sites March 26 as part of Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is designed to facilitate mult More
Marines and community members bag trash and debris March 28 in an effort to clean up Guam's parks and other green space during Exercise Guahan Shield. The community members are part of the Islandwide Beautific More
Capt. Justin E. Jacobs receives his certificate and belt during a graduation ceremony of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Instructor Course April 5 on NCTS during Exercise Guahan Shield. Exercise Guahan Sh More
Staff Sgt. Owen I. Wood leads his Marines in a raid April 8 during final field exercises on Andersen South during Exercise Guahan Shield. The exercises consisted mainly of raids and patrols in and around abando More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Corey A. Rabold scans for enemy targets April 10 during final field exercises on Andersen South during Exercise Guahan Shield. The exercises had logistics Marines acting as enemy combat More
Staff, students, and Marines dance April 18 at Marcial A. Sublan Elementary School after the completion of a roof repair project during Exercise Guahan Shield. The Marines rebuilt the roof and added new wiring More
A Umatac resident tries on a loaded flak jacket March 9 during the village's celebration of Guam's discovery 492 years ago. The Marines participating in the celebration are part of Exercise Guahan Shield. Gua More
Marines use Special Effects Small Arms Marking System rounds and dummy grenades March 13 during Military Operations on Urban Terrain training in abandoned military housing on NCTS during Exercise Guahan Shield. More
Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, receives an exercise brief from Maj. Rob Thomas, officer in charge of the forward command element, and his staff during Exercise Guahan Shield. More
Marines and Corpsmen chop wood March 15 during a field meet on NCTS. The Marines are part of Guahan Shield, an exercise designed to facilitate multiservice engagements, set conditions for bilateral and multilat More