IWO TO, Japan (Mar. 03, 2010) A Sailor assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 49) and a Marine from III Marine Expeditionary Force reflect on the dog tags left by U.S. service members ato More
Marines and sailors of 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, board a C-17 in Manas, Kyrgyzstan, May 21, headed for Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province More
Marines from Marine Aerial Refuler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and members of Pacific Partnership 2010 unload a KC-130J Hercules f More
Marines with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, familiarize candidates with Japan Air Self Defense Force, Southwestern Composite Air Division with the AN/PSS-14 mine More
Marines From Okinawa Conduct Artillery Training in Yausubetsu
Local status of forces agreement riders escort the Marines and sailors of Company B, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, from Kadena Air Base to Camp Schwab Sunda More
Pfc. Jackie Alcantara, motor vehicle operator, Truck Platoon, Headquarters and Services Company, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, provides security for a stopped co More
Marines from Truck Platoon, Headquarters and Services Company and Combat Engineer Company, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, practice responses to improvised explosi More
Marines from Truck Platoon, Headquarters and Services Company and Combat Engineer Company, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, drag simulated improvised explosive devi More
Lance Cpl. Terry Martin, a maintenance management specialist with 3rd Intelligence Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force, subdues a mock attacker with the help of Lance Cpl. Joshua Johnson, a special intell More
Cpl. David Smith, a trumpet player with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band, III MEF, plays a solo to the piece “Say Hey I Love You” at the III MEF Band’s annual concert at the Okinawa Convention Center, Gi More
Kay Makishi, a foreign exchange student at the University of the Ryukyus practices her Capoeira at the Camp Kinser Sports Complex June 29.
American veterans of the Battle of Okinawa lay a wreath before a portion of the "Cornerstone of Peace" memorial inscribed with the names of fallen U.S. service members. Okinawa Peace Memorial Park is made up of More
Marines with Combat Assault Battalion remove new ammunition from their boxes and place in 200-round ammo cans for faster access while loading them into the M240B machine gun July 14, at Range 10 on Camp Schwab.
Instructors watch Marines of Combat Assault Battalion go through dry runs of loading, firing, and unloading the M240B machine gun July 14 at range 10 on Camp Schwab.
Pfc. Jose Loredo, a motor transportation operator with Truck Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, checks the oil of a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected More
After recovering the leader during a simulated riot, two Mongolian Police S.W.A.T. members of the simulated riot-control force escort him behind the control force formation. (Photo by Cpl. Rebekka S. Heite)
Staff Sgt. Jeramy Loux, an instructor with Special Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, demonstrates a Mechanical Advantage Control Hold, June 24.(Photo by Cpl. Rebekka S. Heite)
Lance Cpl. Eric A. Bohnenkamp, a loadmaster for the KC-130J Hercules, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, inspects More
Sgt. Joshua Dargis, a weapons coach and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist at 3rd Medical Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, teaches Petty Office More
Marines and sailors from 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, escort a role-playing casualty to a battalion aid station during Alert Contingency Marine Air Ground Task Force Exercise 2010 More
Erica Ortensie pumps iron in Gunners Gym July 23 in preparation for the 15th Annual Far East Bodybuilding Competition at the Camp Foster Theater Sunday.
Joseph Huewitt, #18, free safety for Joint Task Force Wolfpack, is pursued by Freddie Davis, #7, cornerback for the Foster Bulldogs, as he prepares to catch the first touchdown during the U.S. Forces Japan-Amer More
Col. Craig C. Crenshaw, commanding general, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, candidly discusses his vision for 3rd MLG prior to being promoted to brigadier general at Camp Kinser July 29.
Marines from 3rd Maintenance Battalion, CLR-35, 3rd MLG, III MEF, demonstrate the proper way to hold the 9mm pistol at a 45-degree angle during combat marksmanship training July 29.
F/A-18D’s get refueled by KC-130 in Republic of Korea, in support of Exercise Invincible Spirit. (Photo Courtesy of Lt. Col. P. J. Kerr)
Maj. Gen. (select) Peter J. Talleri accepts command of Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler from Maj. Gen. Mary Ann Krusa-Dossin July 23 during a change of command ceremony.
Lance Cpl. Trevor Allen, landing support specialist, Landing Support Platoon, Combat Logistics Battalion 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, directs a CH-46 as it hovers over the Heli More
Cmdr. Ray Bailey is pinned by his wife, Melda, during a promotion ceremony at Camp Hansen, Aug. 2. Bailey has been the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's chaplain since 2008.
Marines with Truck Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, 3rd marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, evacuate a mock casualty during a medical demonstration at the III MEF Medical/Trauma Simulat More
Cpl. Chelsea Sanchez, a satellite operator with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force, works on a Phoenix Tactical Satellite Terminal during the 31st MEU’s Communication Exercise, A More
Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques Masters Course students perform Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction from a CH-46E Sea Knight during a HRST Masters Course at the Central Training Area, Aug. 5.
Cpl. Brandon Schwenk, air traffic control radar technician, Detachment A, Marine Air Control Squadron 4, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, troubleshoots an AN/TPN-22 precision approach r More
Sailors with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force load a simulated victim onto a CH-46 helicopter as part of their Tactical Combat Casualty Care training conducted A More
Sgt. Juan Vallejomunoz, administrative non-commissioned officer in charge with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, hands out candy at Nagomi Children's Orphanage Aug. 6.
Marines from Headquarters Bn., 3rd MarDiv., play out scenarios to give fellow Marines from 12th Marines, practice tracking as part of a combat hunter course Aug. 11.
Cpl. Gary Rowan, a combat tracking dog handler at Military Police Support Company, 3rd Marine Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducts aggression training with Eiko, a patrol/explosives dete More
Marine Corps Air Station Futenma's gas station is now open around the clock. Army and Air Force Exchange Service representatives and MCAS leadership meet to announce the recent extension of the gas station's bu More
Sgt. Maj. Angela Maness, battalion sergeant major for Combat Logistics Battalion 3 (reinforced), Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, checks on the Marines as More
Lance Cpl. Max Diardio, telecommunications repairman with Communication Maintenance Division, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, practices marking an area of chemical c More
Okinawa Prefectural Police Officers Akira Tokashiki, Sachiko Shimada and Hideyuki Kitagawa receive a certificate of appreciation from Shawn M. Curtis, deputy safety director, Marine Corps Bases Japan at the OPP More
Lance Cpl. Christina Friday, supply clerk with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, makes her way through the "pit and pond," July 23 at the Jungle Warfare More
Christopher Wine, with the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing softball team, prepares to swing at an incoming softball during a match against the Marine Corps Base Camp Butler team during the Western Pacific Regional Sof More
Todd Hodgkinson, pitcher for 3rd Marine Logistics Group, is awarded tournament most valuable player during his last Western Pacific Regional Softball Tournament before retirement, Aug. 14.
Cpl. Taylor A. Pollard serves Lance Cpl. Brandon D. Browning a sub in the new Sub Shop located in barracks 473's second floor lounge Aug. 10.
Along with several other recreational activities, Marine Corps Community Services provides soccer team tournaments for all ages.
Cpl. Kevin Han, food service specialist for Mess Hall 1223, inspects the serving line for proper garnishment and supply. The mess hall staff attributes attention to detail to their success at being nominated to More
Sword manual is one of the many skills taught during Corporals Course.
Lance Cpl. Kevin Harper, left, a CH-46E Sea Knight avionics mechanic with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Lance Cpl More
Lance Cpl. Anthony Garcia, a motor transport mechanic with Maintenance Company, 3rd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, plays in the More
Professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter Rich Franklin prepares to rappel off the 60-foot Camp Hansen Rappel Tower, Aug. 22.
An amphibious assault vehicle operated by Marines, assigned to 3rd Battalion Landing Team, 1st Marine Regiment, assaults a beach during the bilateral amphibious training exercise Korean Incremental Training Pro More
The 17-member team, International Uchinanchu, translated to "International Okinawans," comprised of Futenma leaders, their families, U.S. and Japanese civilian workers and junior marines, performs in the 33rd G More
Col. Stephen Neary, commanding officer of 4th Marine Regiment Headquarters, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force and Col. Elvin Velasco, Philippine 1st Marine Brigade provide planning and executi More
Pfc. Anthony Lewis, an ammunition technician with Ammunition Company, 3rd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and a child from the Nagomi More
Range Coaches watch the line during the 300 yard live fire on qualification day, Sept. 3.
Terrence Terrell dribbles around a defender from Oki Ice during the Kinser Open Basketball Tournament Sept. 4. Terrell and his team, The Warriors, went on to win the tournament after beating Oki Ice. (Photo by: More
Lance Cpl. Daizhon Kelly, a combat photographer with Combat Camera, Headquarters and Services Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, practices his craft, Sept. 6. Still photography is one of the many Militar More
Lt. Bill Stevens of the City of Duluth Police Department, Ga., invites Maj. Gen. Paul E. Lefebvre, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command commander, to ring a ceremonial bell three times signaling More
Tactical vehicles parked in front of Peralta Hall, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit headquarters building wait to depart enroute to White Beach Naval Facility where they will be loaded onto ships for the 31st More
All Navy Message 055/10 reminds the Department of the Navy personnel of "their responsibility to safeguard national security information commensurate with the level of classification assigned, until the informa More
Gunnery Sgt. Philip Baker, G-1 administration chief with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, performs plyometric jumps at Gunner’s Gym on Camp Foster. More
Marines from Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and its augment units for the Korean Interoperability Training Program 2010, rappel off a tower at the Repub More
Cpl. Rander T. Haywood III, left, a ground communications repairman with Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Lance Cpl. Randy L. R More
Sgt. Robert Rymer, flight medic with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, directs corpsmen from 3rd Medical Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Mari More
Sgt. Nicholas Miller, operations chief and range warden supervisor with Marine Corps Base Camp Butler Range Detachment on Camp Hansen, views the new information kiosk at range control, Sept. 14. The kiosk, whic More
Maj. Gen. James B. Laster, 3rd Marine Division commanding general, speaks to his Marines in a school circle outside the division’s headquarters on Camp Courtney following a ceremony commemorating the division’s More
Dancers with Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Okinawa perform “Los Machetes” during the “Taste of Hispanic Food” event at the Schilling Community Center on Kadena Air Base, Sept. 12. “Los Machetes” is a traditiona More
The Taiyo Golf Course is one of many golf courses on Okinawa where service members can enjoy the scenery of Okinawa while playing the game of their choice.
Sgt. Louis Henriquez, military policeman with MP Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 3, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, tries to find his eye relief at R More
Lance Cpl. Tony I. A. Kantor, a gunner with Battery B, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, looks through a lens to direct an unseen Marine where to place fi More
Marine engineers with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward), dismount to investigate a dried river bed, or wadi, during a route reconnaissance mission in Helmand province, Afghani More
Marines from Transport Battalion, Amphibious Support Group, 1st Republic of Korea Marine Corps Division provide security for a training convoy while reacting to a simulated improvised explosive device during bi More
Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Butler, Combat Camera designed this poster for MCB. The poster was created to support the Moto Ten Program.
Cpl. Ricky D. Dunn Jr., left and Cpl. Rodrick O. Dunn, with III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, Motor Transport, III MEF, are identical twins who joined the Corps in 2007 and have been together e More
Representatives from Marine Corps Community Services, Gushiken Architectural Design, WITCO Industries and the deputy resident officer in charge of construction for Camp Butler with Naval Facilities Engineering More
Marines with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, load the WestPac High Speed Vessel with gear, Sept. 21, in preparation for their deployment to Camp Fuji. Gear tucked into More
U.S. Marines attached to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM-265), 1st Marine Air Wing, attend the retirement of a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter aboard Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 2 More
Service members take off at the start of a five-kilometer run on Camp Hansen in honor of American Prisoners of War and service members declared Missing in Action.
A Marine with Individual Training Course, Marine Special Operations School, Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command, patrols through a forest during a fire and maneuver exercise Sept. 24, 2010 aboard Ca More
Staff Sgt. Rodrigo B. Arias, right, with Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, was presented the Bronze Star Award with Combat V by Maj. More
Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) fast rope from a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter onto the Military Sealift Command dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS A More
Sgt. Rafael Peralta, 25, died during the Battle of Fallujah in 2004. He was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross, the Marine Corps’ second-highest honor for valor.
A Marine from 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and a soldier from the U.S. Army’s 1st Brigade, Special Troops Battalion command a mock insurgent to lay More
A Marine in U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command's new Assessment and Selection Preparation and Orientation Course conducts a calf streching exercise after completing a 3-mile hike Sept. 27 aboa More
Marine Corps aircraft rescue and firefighting specialists conduct familiarization and confidence training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 3, 2010. The training included the participation of all More
Lance Cpl. Joshua Daigler, with Radio Data Team, Company B, 7th Communications Battalion, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade test network connections prior to Amphibious Landing Exercise 2011, Oct. 6. Phiblex 201 More
Capt. Shane J. Andrews, St. George, Utah and veterinarian augment for 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade and 1st Lt. Roland Furuc, veterinarian, Philippine Air Force measure medication prior to treating one of hun More
Full Metal Body fitness class attendees work different muscle groups during the class.
Seaman Jason S. Ramirez, corpsman, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade and Tech. Sgt. Isidro Dadizon, a medical technician for the Philippine Air Force discuss a child's prognosis during t More
Cpl. Chadrick Green, an electrician with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, Marine Expeditionary Unit 31, plays with Jennie Hernadaz, a student with Anastacio EL Dinglas Elementary School) during the Engineer Civil More
Brig. Gen. Joel C. Marayag, commander, 1st Air Division, Philippine Air Force speaks during the opening ceremony for PHIBLEX 2011 held on Clark Air Base, Pampanga, Republic of the Philippines, Oct. 14, 2010. PH More
Staff Sgt. Byron Moody, a San Diego native and contracting officer with the logistics unit for 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade negotiates contracts during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2011 here, Oct. 15. During More
Cpl. Robert C. Kugel, San Diego native and loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Air Group 36, 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, releases the line holding the cargo during an air More
Lance Cpl. Maria A. Mock, a Marine Corps Integrated Maintenance Management System clerk with Marine Wing Communication Squadron 18, Marine Air Group 36, 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, passes out pastries to t More
Filipino Tech. Sgt. Gerry Restajo (left), of 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, and Lance Cpl. Diana Penaloza, a supply clerk with 3d Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, More
Gunnery Sgt. Joshua Deavers, a Fredricksburg, Va., native and flightline division chief with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade secures a CH-56 Sea More
A Philippine marine medic practices a tracheotomy on a hospital dummy called Sim Man at Naval Forces West, Naval Station Carlito Cunanan, Ulugan, Palawan, Republic of the Philippines, Oct. 18. The simulation du More
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Eric Postow, General Support Maintenance Company 3rd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistic Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistic Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, holds a trash bag open for More
Jeannette Crow, Marine Corps Community Services Semper Fit instructor, executes a sidekick, one of many techniques performed in her turbo kickboxing class at the Ironworks Fitness Center on Camp Courtney.