Japanese locals hold up a conjoined American and Japanese flag during the Iwakuni Friendship Relay Marathon in Iwakuni City, Japan, March 18, 2018. The marathon was a family-friendly event open to all ages. Eve More
Bob James, a field programs volunteer with the United Service Organization (USO), prepares the Japan USO centers' 1000th Operation Birthday Cake at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 18, 2019. Operat More
This multi-medium graphic depicting a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet, with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, was created to highlight U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft in honor of National Aviation Day at Mari More
The United States recognizes September 11th as a day of remembrance and honor to the 2,977 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center site, near Shanksville, Pa., and at More
U.S. Sailors participate in a pinning ceremony for the latest Chief Petty Officer selectees at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan Sept. 12, 2019. A Chief Petty Officer acts as the bridge between the comman More
A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152) sits on a runway during DYESS Horizon 2020 at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, on January 13, 2020. Dyess Hor More
U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152) conduct a crew briefing during DYESS Horizon 2020 at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas, on January 17, 2020. Dyess Horizon is a tr More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matt Beyersdorf, a loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152), performs preflight duties during DYESS Horizon 2020 at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas, More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Lance Lewis, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni gives a brief to local Japanese residents during a base visit at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 11, 2020. The visit o More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Training Platoon, 4th Marine Division, take part in a M203 and M32A1 grenade launcher range at Camp Shelby, Miss., July 16, 2020. The unit conducted this training with More
Lance Cpl. John Campbell, a reconnaissance Marine with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Training Platoon, 4th Marine Division participates in a water survival screening at Camp Shelby, Miss., on July 19, 2020. This tra More
Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division discuss safety measures during a jump operations brief at Camp Shelby, Miss., July 23, 2020. These Marines complete this annual training to rei More
U.S. Marine Corps graphic created in honor of the 19th anniversary for the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, La., Sept. 10, 2020. Amidst the fallen first res More
Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division conduct pre-jump checks during an airborne operations event at Camp Shelby, Miss., Oct. 6, 2020. Reservists with 3rd Force Recon train to remai More
Lt. Gen. Bellon, Commander, Marine Forces Reserve, meets with the leadership of restriction of movement (ROM) operations aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego on Dec. 16, 2020. Reserve Marines have More
Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, Commander, Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES), speaks to Marines with 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion during a battlefield circulation on Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 17, More
Yoshihiko Fukuda, mayor of Iwakuni City, and a relay participant pose for a picture behind Kizuna Stadium during the Iwakuni Friendship Relay Marathon in Iwakuni City, Japan, March 18, 2018. Events like this he More
Volunteers prepares for Japan USO centers' 1000th Operation Birthday Cake at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 18, 2019. Operation Birthday Cake is where family members coordinate with the USO to ha More
This multi-medium graphic depicting a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, was created to highlight the aircraft in honor of National Aviation Day at Marine Corp More
U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152) conduct daily inspections on KC-130J Super Hercules during DYESS Horizon 2020 at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas, on January 13, More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jadon Ghereben, a loadmaster trainee with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152), services a portable oxygen bottle during DYESS Horizon 2020 at Dyess Air Force Ba More
Local Japanese families take a tour of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni during a base visit at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 11, 2020. The visit offered Japanese residents a deeper understanding of the Air S More
Sgt. Justin Jones, a transmissions system operator with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Training Platoon, 4th Marine Division, takes part in a M203 and M32A1 grenade launcher range at Camp Shelby, Miss., July 16, 2020 More
Cpl. Mark Schaefer, a reconnaissance Marine with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Training Platoon, 4th Marine Division, participates in open water fin training at Camp Shelby, Miss. on July 19, 2020. This training wil More
Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division prepare a United States Army UH-60 Blackhawk for take off during a static line jump operation at Camp Shelby, Miss., July 23, 2020. These Marin More
A Marine with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division checks his parachute during an airborne operations event at Camp Shelby, Miss., Oct. 6, 2020. Reservists with 3rd Force Recon train to remain More
Lt. Gen. Bellon, Commander, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks with Marines assisting in restriction of movement (ROM) operations aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego on Dec. 16, 2020. Reserve Marines More
Participants in the Iwakuni Friendship Relay Marathon run through Kizuna Stadium in Iwakuni City, Japan, March 18, 2018. Many teams wore themed costumes from popular films, creating an atmosphere filled with la More
Lance Cpl. Jordan Roundtree, an Air Traffic Controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, poses for a photo as part of the Japan USO centers' 1000th Operation Birthday Cake at Marine Corps Air Station More
U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152) conduct initial training for assualt landing zones during DYESS Horizon 2020 at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas, on January 15, More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ryan Marchbanks, a mission planning officer with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152), co-pilots a KC-130J Super during DYESS Horizon 2020 on January 17, 2020. Dyess More
U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152), conduct combat offload training during DYESS Horizon 2020 at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas, on January 21, 2020. Dyess Horizo More
Takeda Takayuki, community relations specialist with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni translates to local Japanese residents during a base visit at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 11, 2020. The visit offered J More
Sgt. Justin Jones, a transmissions system operator attached to 3rd Force Reconnaissance Training Platoon, 4th Marine Division, takes part in a M203 and M32A1 grenade launcher range at Camp Shelby, Miss., July 1 More
Lance Cpl. Anthony Silva, a basic infantry Marine with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Training Platoon, 4th Marine Division, participates in a water survival screening at Camp Shelby, Miss., on July 19, 2020. This tr More
A Marine with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division prepares to land after a free-fall jump during an airborne operations event at Camp Shelby, Miss. Oct. 6, 2020. Reservists with 3rd Force Reco More
Lt. Gen. Bellon, Commander, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks with the leadership of restriction of movement (ROM) operations aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego on Dec. 16, 2020. Reserve Marines hav More
A participant in the Iwakuni Friendship Relay Marathon runs past spectators in Iwakuni City, Japan, March 18, 2018. The marathon was a family-friendly event open to all ages. Many teams wore themed costumes fro More
Marsha James, field programs volunteer with the United Service Organization (USO), cuts the cake during the Japan USO centers' 1000th Operation Birthday Cake at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 18, More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua Cayo, a loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152), poses for a photo during DYESS Horizon 2020 on January 17, 2020. Dyess Horizon is a training oppor More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brian Garner, a loadmaster trainee with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152), inspects engine intakes during DYESS Horizon 2020 at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilen More
Local Japanese residents receive a tour of Iwakuni Middle School, aboard Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni during a base visit at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 11, 2020. The visit offered Japanese residents a More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Training Platoon, 4th Marine Division, take part in a M240B medium machine gun and M-2 .50 caliber heavy machine gun range at Camp Shelby, Miss., July 17, 2020. The un More
Lance Cpl. Jacob Maze, a field radio operator with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Training Platoon, 4th Marine Division, participates in a water survival screening at Camp Shelby, Miss., on July 19, 2020. This traini More
Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division prepare themselves for take off in a United States Army UH-60 Blackhawk during a static line jump operation at Camp Shelby, Miss., July 23, 202 More
Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division conduct pre-jump checks during an airborne operations event at Camp Shelby, Miss., Oct. 6, 2020. 3rd Force Recon conducts this training to revi More
United States Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron pose for a group photo as part of Japan USO centers' 1000th Operation Birthday Cake at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 18, 2019. O More
U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152) conduct unimproved landing zone training during DYESS Horizon 2020 at Camp Guernsey, Wyoming, on January 15, 2020. Dyess Horizon is a t More
Local Japanese residents and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni residents pose for a group photo during a base visit at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 11, 2020. The visit offered Japanese residents a deeper und More
Pfc. Darione Cooper, a with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Training Platoon, 4th Marine Division, participates in open water fin training at Camp Shelby, Miss., on July 19, 2020. This training will ultimately prepare More
Marine with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division prepare themselves for take off in a United States Army UH-60 Blackhawk during a static line jump operation at Camp Shelby, Miss., July 23, 2020 More
Maj. Lynn Stow, director of Drill Instructor School at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, and 1st Sgt. Christopher Ashley, the senior enlisted advisor of Drill Instructor School, pose with the first t More
United States Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron meat during the Japan USO centers' 1000th Operation Birthday Cake at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 18, 2019. Operation Birthday More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jason Cain, outbound sergeant major of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), reports to U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jason Kaufmann, commanding officer of H&HS, at Marine Corp More
Master Sgt. Johnathan Wood, a reconnaissance Marine with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Training Platoon, 4th Marine Division, gives a safety brief during M240B medium machine gun and M-2 .50 caliber heavy machine gu More
Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Training Platoon, 4th Marine Division, receive instruction in open water fin training at Camp Shelby, Miss., on July 19, 2020. This training will ultimately prepare them fo More
Staff Sgt. Johnathon Hill, an Airborne and Air Delivery Specialist with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division evaluates jumpers heading into the dropzone during a static line jump operation at C More
Lt. Gen. Bellon, Commander, Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES), and Sgt. Maj. Grade, Sergeant Major, MARFORRES, pose with the first three female graduates of the Drill Instructor Course at Marine Corps Recruit D More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jordan Roundtree, an air traffic controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, poses for a photo as part of the Japan USO centers' 1000th Operation Birthday Cake at Marine More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Roberto Lopez, inbound sergeant major of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), salutes U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jason Kaufmann, commanding officer of H&HS, at Marine Corps More
U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152) conduct initial training for assualt landing zones during DYESS Horizon 2020 at DYESS Air Force Base Abilene, Texas, on January 13, 202 More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Travis Crane, a Landing Zone Safety Officer with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152), communicates with pilots landing in a simulated assault landing zone during D More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Renado Garafalo, a Loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152), directs a forklift during DYESS Horizon 2020 at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas, on Jan More
Staff Sgt. Andrew Rodriguez, a reconnaissance Marine with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Training Platoon, 4th Marine Division, briefs weapon handling during M240B medium machine gun and M-2 .50 caliber heavy machine More
Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Dyess, a field radio operator with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Training Platoon, 4th Marine Division, poses for a photo during open water fin training at Camp Shelby, Miss., on July 19, 2 More
Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division conduct airborne operations at Camp Shelby, Miss., Oct. 6, 2020. Reservists with 3rd Force Recon train to remain the nation’s force in readines More
The first female graduates of Drill Instructor School at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego stand together in front of the Drill Instructor Monument following their graduation Dec. 16, 2020. Sgt. Fahl More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jason Cain, outbound sergeant major of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron and guests watch a relief and appointment ceremony at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 27, 2019. The squadron p More
Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Training Platoon, 4th Marine Division, participate in a water survival screening at Camp Shelby, Miss., on July 19, 2020. This training will ultimately prepare them for len More
A Marine with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division returns a parachute after free-fall jumps during an airborne operations event at Camp Shelby, Miss., Oct. 6, 2020. 3rd Force Recon conducts th More
Sgt. Stephanie Fahl, a drill instructor with 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, stands in front of the Drill Instructor Monument aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego on Dec. 16, 2020. Sgt. Fahl is on More
U.S. Sailors participate in a pinning ceremony for the latest Chief Petty Officer selectees at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan Sept. 12, 2019. A Chief Petty Officer acts as the bridge between the comma More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jason Cain, outbound sergeant major of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), salutes U.S. Marine Corps Col. Lance Lewis, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS More