Joint aircraft support exercise Valiant Shield at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam Sept. 22, 2018. Valiant Shield is a biennial, U.S. only field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint trainin More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Timothy Gregg briefs his Marines before conducting helicopter rope suspension techniques training at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 12, 2018. HRST allows Marines to be inserted in loca More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Michael Rock patrols during a detaining-and-handling procedures simulation at Landing Zone Starling, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 23, 2018. Marines with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine More
U.S. Marines with subordinate commands under III Marine Expeditionary Force, drop a rope off an UH-1Y Venom during Special Patrol Insertion and Extraction and Helicopter Rope Suspension Technique training on Ca More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyler Jewell sets up a Very Small Aperture Terminal in support of exercise Cobra Gold 19 in Phra Maha Jetsadaratchao Camp, U-Tapao, Thailand, Feb. 2, 2019. The VSAT is a secured sat More
Royal Thai Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Bandit Potisai applies concrete to a door way during construction of classrooms at Ban Man Kroi School, Rayong, Thailand, Feb. 3, 2019. The U.S. Navy and Royal Thai Navy More
U.S. Navy Lieutenant Junior Grade Cole Skinker gives his gratitude to those involved in the building of a multifunctional building during exercise Cobra Gold 19 at Ban Man Kroi School, Rayong, Kingdom of Thaila More
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jeff Parks welcomes the audience to a cooperative health engagement event during Cobra Gold 19 at Ban Wang Mai Daeng School, Chanthaburi, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 6, 2019. Exercise Cobra Go More
U.S. service members aboard the USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) disembark for liberty at Laem Chabang port, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 10, 2019. The Stennis ported to allow the crew to explore and enjoy Thailand’s More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Juan Borrego cuts apples for an apple turnover during Cobra Gold 19 at Phra Maha Jetsadaratchao Camp, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 11, 2019. Exercise Cobra Gold demonstrates the commit More
A U.S. Marine parachutes down from a KC-130J Hercules during multilateral parachute operations as part of Cobra Gold 19 at Royal Thai Naval Aviation Division, Chon Buri, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 12, 2019. Cobr More
U.S. and Royal Thai Navy underwater construction team Sailors work together to measure targets during surface demolition training as part of Cobra Gold 19 at Hat Yao Demolition Range, Kingdom of Thailand Feb. 1 More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Michael Angelo Calderon Luna drinks water from a banana tree during jungle survival training as part of Cobra Gold 19 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 14, 2019. Cobra Gold demo More
U.S., Republic of Korea, and Royal Thai Marines conduct an amphibious assault rehearsal during Cobra Gold 19 at Hat Yao Beach, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 15, 2019. Cobra Gold demonstrates the commitment of the K More
U.S., Republic of Korea, and Royal Thai Marines conduct an amphibious assault exercise as part of Cobra Gold 19 at Hat Yao Beach, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 16, 2019. Cobra Gold demonstrates the commitment of th More
U.S. and Royal Thai Navy medical conduct casualty evacuation training during an amphibious assault exercise as part of Cobra Gold 19 at Hat Yao Beach, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 16, 2019. Cobra Gold demonstrates More
U.S., Republic of Korea, Royal Thai Navy and People’s Liberation Army cut the ribbon of the newly-built classrooms during the dedication ceremony of the building as part of Cobra Gold 19 at Rayong, Kingdom of T More
A U.S. Marine throws a drone during a combined arms live-fire exercise rehearsal as part of Cobra Gold 19 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 19, 2019. Exercise Cobra Gold demonstrates the commitment of More
U.S. Marines exit an assault amphibious vehicle to engage targets during a combined arms live-fire exercise as part of Cobra Gold 19 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 19, 2019. Cobra Gold demonstrates More
U.S., Royal Thai Marines and Indian Army Soldiers stand in formation during a dedication ceremony of the newly-constructed building as part of Cobra Gold 19 at Ban Wan Mai Daeng, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 21, 2 More
The Yelllow Robin on display before performing skywriting during the 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2019. Since 1973, MCA More
An MH-60S Seahawk prepares to land during flight operations aboard the USS Wasp (LHD 1) while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 5, 2019. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, the Marine Corps` only continuousl More
An MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced) takes off during flight operations aboard the USS Wasp (LHD 1) while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 5, 2019.The 3 More
Lance Cpl. Turner Trenary, an ordnance technician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced) observes F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft during flight operations aboard the USS Wasp (LHD 1) while u More
An F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced) aboard the USS Wasp (LHD 1) prepares for night time flight operations while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 9, More
Ammo stands by during small-arms qualification aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), underway in the Philippine Sea, June 11, 2019. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, the Marine Corps’ only cont More
Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit fire an M2 .50-caliber Browning machine gun aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), underway in the Coral Sea, June 15, 2019. The 31st MEU, the Mari More
Force Reconnaissance Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Maritime Raid Force prepare to board an MH-60S Sea Hawk during a fast rope and casualty evacuation drill aboard the amphibious assault ship U More
Lance Cpl. Christopher D. Le, a radio operator with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, establishes tactical communications during a simulated Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear contingency drill More
An F-35B Lightning ll fighter aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for take-off during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship U More
An MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced) prepares to launch from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during flight operations, unde More
Sgt. Antonio Letizia, a squad leader with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks with his Marines during Lance Corporal Seminar Professional Mil More
Cpl. Dash Thomas, a vehicle commander with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines , 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, installs an M41 A7 anti-armor weapon system onto a Humvee during More
Cpl. Dash Thomas, a vehicle commander with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, installs an M41 A7 anti-armor weapon system onto a Humvee during a More
Lance Cpl. Joe Leib (left) and Cpl. John Mieir (right), machine gunners with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, set up communications in a Humve More
Marines from the Marine Air Traffic Control Mobile Team stand alongside their Tactical Aid to Navigation device, which helps them guide incoming aircraft into the landing zone. Being able to rapidly set up and More
An F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands during night flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (L More
A Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to deploy a simulated target from the rear of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during an aerial gunne More
Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit fire M9A1 service pistols during small-arms qualification aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), Solomon Sea, August 5, 2019. Wasp, flagship of the More
Cpl. Nicholas Umbarger, a scout sniper with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, loads .50-caliber rounds into a magazine during a defense of the More
Air Force medical technicians with the 353rd Special Operations Group provide medical attention to a simulated casualty during a simulated airfield seizure after a long-range raid from the amphibious assault sh More
Marines with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, load onto an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft prior to a simulated airfield seizure as part of a lo More
Marines with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, load onto an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft after a long-range raid in the Central Training Area, More
Cpl. Isaiah Galicinao, a squad leader with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, posts security during a long-range raid in the Central Training Area, More
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines swim during the "Gunsmoke Challenge". The “Gunsmoke Challenge” allowed the Marines of 2/1 to build camaraderie and celebrate the end of a successful deployment. The 31st More
Cpl. Tyler C. Coldewey, a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, defense specialist with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares equipment during a “no-notice” embassy reinforcement and CBRN response More
An MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft crew member with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, looks over Okinawa during MEU Exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec More
Capt. Dylan Armstrong, an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft pilot with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, walks toward his aircraft prior to a joint precision air More
CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan (Feb. 2, 2020) Lance Cpl. Nicola Capozzi, an artillery cannoneer, with Fox Company, Battalion Landing Team,1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), stands g More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 31, 2020 ) Marines with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to board assault amphibious vehicles aboard the San More
KIN BLUE, Okinawa, Japan (Feb. 9, 2020) Sgt. David Jara, a door gunner with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), signals to Marines during a full mission prof More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 13, 2020) Sgt. David Jara, a door gunner with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares for a visit, board, search and seizure rehear More
BAN DAN LAN HOI, Kingdom of Thailand (March 2, 2020) Gunnery Sgt. Norman Demesa, company gunnery sergeant for Fox Battery, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU More
BAN DAN LAN HOI, Kingdom of Thailand (March 4, 2020) Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) High Mobility Artillery Rocket System platoon fire M28 A1 reduced range practice rockets during exerc More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 13, 2020) Cpl. Barney South, a reconnaissance Marine with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Maritime Raid Force, sights in on an M107 .50-caliber Special Applications Scoped Rifl More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 16, 2020) Sgt. Cory Hunter, a door gunner with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), sits aboard a UH-1Y Venom helicopter with VMM More
CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan (March 27, 2020) An AH-1Z Viper helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), lands for fuel during a forward arming More
U.S. Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group and Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 10th Marines, run to their positions during M240 B machine gu More
A U.S. Marine takes the temperatures of drivers entering Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, July 20, 2020. Temperatures were taken as a protective measure to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 (U.S. Marine Corps photo by More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Justin Gomez fast ropes during helicopter rope suspension techniques training at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan on Oct. 12, 2018. HRST allows Marines to be inserted in locations where aircraft can More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Juan Jose Aponte provides security during a detaining-and-handling procedures simulation at Landing Zone Starling, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 23, 2018. Marines with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalio More
U.S. Marines with subordinate commands under III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, fast rope from a UH-1Y Venom during Special Patrol Insertion and Extraction and Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniqu More
U.S. Marines set up a Very Small Aperture Terminal in support of exercise Cobra Gold 19 in Phra Maha Jetsadaratchao Camp, U-Tapao, Thailand, Feb. 2, 2019. The VSAT is a secured satellite that allows Marines and More
Royal Thai Navy Seaman Thepuban Chobkan, left, and U.S. Navy Builder Construction Man Erin Landrum, right, apply concrete to the side of a window opening during construction of classrooms at Ban Man Kroi School More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Autumn Williams, Left, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Jamarcus Bell, Right, help hand out backpacks to the students from the Ban Man Kroi School during exercise Cobra Gold 19 at B More
Students at the Ban Wang Mai Daeng School receive gifts from U.S. service members during a cooperative health engagement event as part of Cobra Gold 19 at Ban Wang Mai Daeng School, Chanthaburi, Kingdom of Thai More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Emanuel Prince, left, demonstrates to Lance Cpl. Juan Borrego, right, how to properly cut apples for an apple turnover during Cobra Gold 19 at Phra Maha Jetsadaratchao Camp, Kingdom More
Republic of Korea Marines from 1st Reconnaissance Battalion parachute down from a KC-130J Hercules during multilateral parachute operations as part of Cobra Gold 19 at Royal Thai Naval Aviation Division, Chon B More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Austin Gassaway eats a plant during jungle survival training as part of Cobra Gold 19 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 14, 2019. Cobra Gold demonstrates the commitment of the K More
U.S. Navy Capt. Matt Barker gives a speech at the dedication ceremony of the newly-constructed building during Cobra Gold 19 at Rayong, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 18, 2019. Exercise Cobra Gold 19 emphasizes coor More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Shane Eckstein observes sniper targets during a combined arms live-fire exercise rehearsal as part of Cobra Gold 19 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 19, 2019. Exercise Co More
Royal Thai Marines fire the 37 mm anti-aircraft gun during a combined arms live-fire exercise as part of Cobra Gold 19 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 20, 2019. Cobra Gold demonstrates the commitmen More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sam Schoolfield gives a speech at the dedication ceremony of the newly-constructed building during Cobra Gold 19 at Ban Wan Mai Daeng, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 21, 2019. Cobra Gold 19 em More
An F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced) prepares to land during flight operations while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 5, 2019. The 31st MEU, the Mari More
A Sailor sits in an MH-60S Seahawk during flight operations aboard the USS Wasp (LHD 1) while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 5, 2019. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, the Marine Corps` only continuousl More
An F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced) takes off during flight operations aboard the USS Wasp (LHD 1) while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 7, 2019. More
An MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced) aboard the USS Wasp (LHD 1) prepares for night time flight operations while underway in the Philippine Sea, June 9, 201 More
Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit step onto the firing line during small-arms qualification aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), underway in the Philippine Sea, June 11, 2019. The More
Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit fire an M2 .50-caliber Browning machine gun aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), underway in the Coral Sea, June 15, 2019. The 31st MEU, the Marin More
Force Reconnaissance Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Maritime Raid Force fast rope from an MH-60S Sea Hawk during a fast rope and casualty evacuation drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS More
Lance Cpl. Thomas Syke II (left) and Cpl. Matthew J. Metzger (right), Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear defense specialists with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, utilize Multi-Rae devices in or More
MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced) prepare to launch from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during flight operations, underway More
Cpl. John Mieir, a vehicle commander with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, labels a PRC-152 radio during a rehearsal aboard the amphibious ass More
Lance Cpl. Rogelio Gutierrez (left) and Lance Cpl. Alexander Segura (right), motor transportation Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd battalion, 1st Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit More
An F-35B Lightning ll fighter aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes-off during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD More
Marines and vehicles with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, arrive at Stanage Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia, July 16, 2019. The 31st More
Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire an M240B machine gun at a simulated target from the rear of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during an aer More
Ammunition stands by during a 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit small-arms qualification aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), Solomon Sea, August 5, 2019. Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Read More
Cpl. Nicholas Umbarger, a scout sniper with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, scans the water with an M107 .50-caliber Special Application Scop More
An Air Force medical technician with the 353rd Special Operations Group provides medical attention to a simulated casualty during a simulated airfield seizure after a long-range raid from the amphibious assault More