The G-3 Stooges, winners of this year’s “Mission: Slimpossible” competition are, from left, Carol Shelton, base emergency planner; Gary Matthews, deputy of the Operations Division; and Ashley Emmerton, Operatio More
Participants Katie Cauble and her father near the finish line of the Turkey Trot 5K along Holcomb Boulevard, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 18. The event was part of the Liberty Fun Run serie More
Running well into the twilight, the class finished with a set of sprints. Bonnie sends out a weekly e–mail to the class so the students can have more workouts as well as nutrition and health-related informatio More
Buying the right shoes can prevent foot injuries. The main factor determining what a foot needs is the arch, which can be high, regular or flat. According to Kimberly J. Lazaruk, a physical therapist at Naval H More
Marines huff and puff to pull a humvee across a parking lot at the Bob Hope Theater May 26. Marines aboard Miramar spent the afternoon testing their fitness at various stations as part of their summer health, f More
Anthony Sanz performs the farmer’s walk with 70 pound kettlebells during the Fitness Fallout here May 27. Sanz took second place in the men’s division. The event consisted of exercises ranging from the farmer’s More
Shuji Goto prepares to lift 579 pounds during the 2011 Summer Slam Open Bench Press Challenge at the IronWorks Gym sports courts here Saturday. Goto went on to win overall in the men’s division with 579 pounds. More
Sgt. Seth A. Hershberger, a Semper Fit Combat Fitness course participant, tosses a medicine ball back and forth to Cpl. Aaron L. Trussler as part of a coordination drill during the Semper Fit Combat Fitness cou More
Zachery D. Crandall winds up for his serve at the tennis courts on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma July 30 in his second game during the Futenma Open Tennis Tournament. It was double elimination and featured t More
101 Days of Summer 5K Drug Free Fun Run participants prepare to race at the Sports Complex track here, Aug. 3. The 101 Days of Summer program’s goal is to eliminate illegal drug use and promote responsible use More
A competitor releases his shot during a 3-point shooting contest on Camp Hansen Aug. 27. Five racks holding four basketballs were positioned around the three point line giving competitors 20 shots to attempt. T More
Semper Fit leads Marines and federal employees through their warm-ups before 2011's Combined Federal Campaign 5K Fun Run/Walk, Nov. 5. This year the run is scheduled for Oct. 3 at Goettge Memorial Field House a More
Jonathan Barkley waves several signs to nearby drivers and joggers during the inaugural Great American Smokeout Fun Walk/Run Nov. 17. The course was a 3.36-mile trail around Nuupia Ponds, ending near Pollock Fi More
Richard Stokes, a liaison officer for Marine Corps Systems Command and James Coleman, a Semper Fit personal trainer with Marine Corps Community Services, set up a support bar for a functional fitness-training p More
Stevi Colby, right, a Semper Fit administrator and a Boulder, Colo., native, hands bells to runners for their shoes before the Jingle Bell Jog sponsored by Marine Corps Community Services and Semper Fit aboard More
Sgt. Andrew Bliss, a 28-year-old Advisor Training Cell instructor from Syracuse, N.Y., exercises prior to the holiday weekend at the 21 area gym aboard Camp Pendleton, Dec. 21. Marines conduct physical training More
Mike Relucio, the fitness coordinator for the High Intensity Tactical Training Center and manager for The Barn Fitness Center aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., won “The Price is Right” game show More
Columbus Wilson, a referee for Okinawa Athletic Officials Association, watches two wrestlers closely to accurately score the match at the King of the Mat wrestling tournament Jan. 7 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma.
Camp Pendleton's Semper Fit specialists have a few tips and clues to help Marines and sailors stick with their new routines and resolutions beyond the peak season of getting into shape. Various conditioning cla More
Marine veteran Anthony Woodfolk, a personal trainer with Semper Fit Cherry Point, encourages and motivates Alleson L. Owen, a Marine spouse, to complete her training exercise during their personal training sess More
Seaman Analiza R. Gordy, a religious specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, attempts to walk a straight line with drunk goggles on at Semper Fit’s Health Fair hosted at the Cherry Tree House, J More
Capt. David A. Keltner, the assistant operations officer at the Adviser Training Cell with I Marine Expeditionary Force, does atomic push ups during a fitness challenge at the 21 Area Fitness Center at Camp Pen More
Wesley Updegraff, an assistant fitness manager with Marine Corps Community Services, from Midwest City, Okla., demonstrates the proper usage of the body fat analyzer during a body-fat composition test at the 21 More
Col. Frank Richie, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., and his family hit tennis balls to break the ribbon during a ceremony for the opening of new tennis courts aboard MCAS Mira More
Sgt. LaTarsha Richardson, a budget analyst with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3 and a Ft. Washington, Md., native, runs during Semper Fit “That Guy” 5k fun run at the Miramar Sports Complex aboard Marine Co More
Gunnery Sgt. Wesley C. Carter instructs fellow students during aquatics training at Camp Foster Sept. 14. The students are learning about a new aquatic program sponsored by Headquarters Marine Corps to lessen i More
Nancy Walker, Semper Fit registered nurse and health educator, signs patrons in during the Annual Semper Fit Health Fair at the Barber Physical Activity Center on Thursday. Informational booths were set up by S More
Troy Cheatham, a 15-year Semper Fit personal trainer, does high jumps with his clients during a Personal Training Program with Semper Fit at Barber Physical Activity Center on Nov. 2.
Clemence, 8, explains to her sister Hermine, 4, what to do during the first USMC Kids' Birthday Bash was held at Barber Physical Activity Center on Nov. 8. The gym was set up with stations where children partic More
Tracy Turner (left), a class participant and a San Diego native, samples some food from a new warming tray during Julie’s Supper Club at the High Intensity Interval Training conference room aboard Marine Corps More
Participants of the Combat Fitness Test preparatory class complete kettle-bell lifts at Morgan Bay's Fitness Center aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, July 9. The class consisted of three cycles of four sta More
Dennis J. Yeddo, fitness facilities manager, fitness branch, Semper Fit division, Marine Corps Community Services holds his paddle above his head as he squats on his paddleboard during a Paddle Fit Boot Camp wo More
Rick Pierce, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma’s Semper Fit fitness program coordinator, demonstrates the correct “athletic stance” while doing a squat, at the group exercise center, July 25. The objective of the w More
Each participant in Cherry Point’s duathlon Saturday received a medal upon completion of the 16-mile course.
A Marine bench presses at an outside gym constructed by Marine Corps Community Services at Laguna forward operating base at Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz., Oct. 17. According to Lance Cpl. Abram T. Tant, a mortarm More
Runners prepare before the 6th annual Run for the Turkey in Tarawa Terrace aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nov. 16. More than 140 service members and their families attended the event in celebration of t More
Students at Wallace Creak Fitness Center's Cardio Kickboxing class, including Lee Golden, a environmental protection specialist aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, perform a variety of fast paced kicks and j More
Marines, Sailors and civilians walk around to different information booths at the annual Health Fair Dec. 6 at the Cherry Tree House aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. The Health Fair featured i More
Capt. Christine M. Taranto is the 2013 Marine Corps Female Athlete of the Year and member of the All Marine Running Team. Taranto is the operations officer and Headquarters and Support Company commander with Ma More
Jason Stewart, High Intensity Tactical Training (HITT), Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS), does warm up exercises with the instructors, staff and students from Financial Management School (FMS), Marine Cor More
Kunio Arakaki uses a weight machine March 31 during his visit to Camp Foster’s Gunners Fitness Center. “Life expectancy has always been high in our town,” said Arakaki. “But that distinction will not last forev More
Justin McClain, a wireless device coordinator with Headquarters Battalion, participates in the Vertical Jump during the 2014 Semper Fit Combine at Pop Warner Field, April 22, 2014. Former Cornerback Donald Wash More
Patrick Craig, an intelligence technician with Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 2, runs in the 3-Cone Drill event during the 2014 Semper Fit Combine at Pop Warner Field, April 22, 2014. Wide receiver J More
Marines compete in a tug-of-war match during the Stronger Warrior Field Meet at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 22. The meet was one of several events being held for the three-month 101 Days of Su More
U.S. Army Capt. Owen T. Tolson, left, explains to U.S. Marine Col. Scott F. Stebbins the different positions of the U.S. Army Patriot missile launcher’s setup June 17 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. “The j More
The Marine Corps Community Services Athletics Department held its annual bench press competition today aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. This competition is put forth for service members and civilians More
Students practice a warrior pose in a mixed-level yoga class August 2 at Gunners Fitness Center on Camp Foster. The class is one of many programs organized by Marine Corps Community Services Okinawa’s Semper Fi More
Runners high-five during the Devil Dog 7K road race, the fourth of five Marine Corps Community Services-hosted races at the Henderson Hall portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Sept. 24, 2014. Sixty six peo More
Col. Ricardo Martinez, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., presents to the station’s Drug Demand Reduction Program with the 24th Annual Secretary of Defense Community Drug Awareness More
Marine Corps Community Services hosted the annual Health and Fitness Fair at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 11, 2014. Service members had an opportunity to visit more than 40 vendors during t More
The 40th Marine Corps Marathon will be held Oct. 25, 2015, in northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. There is a chance to still nab a bib for the "People's Marathon" - a lottery for bibs opens for registration More
Marine Corps Capt. Sean Sullivan breaks the finishing tape of the opening Marine Corps Community Services Henderson Hall Semper Fit Oohrah Run Series race, The Spring Salute 5K, the morning of April 15 on the H More
Maj. Jeremiah Hughes and daughter Grace, 3, share a slow dance during the Headquarters and Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall Daddy-Daughter Dance May 16, 2015, at the Sheraton Pentago More
Michael Hoomanawanui, a Super Bowl champion and starting tight end with the New England Patriots, plays a game of wheelchair basketball with Marines in the Wounded Warrior West-Detachment Hawaii at the Semper F More
Triathlon participant Samuel Pearne heads to the finish line during the Keiki Tradewind Triathlon in front of Hangar 101, Aug. 8, 2015. Steven Foster, the race coordinator, said the Keiki Tradewind Triathlon wa More
Triathlon participant Emma Boyle emerges from Kaneohe Bay during the Keiki Tradewind Triathlon in front of Hangar 101, Aug. 8, 2015. Steven Foster, the race coordinator, said the Keiki Tradewind Triathlon was a More
Triathlon participant Amelia McCourt, 12, a native of Detroit, heads for the finish line during the Keiki Tradewind Triathlon in front of Hangar 101, Aug. 8, 2015. Steven Foster, the race coordinator, said the More
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific color guard presents arms for the National Anthem during a dedication ceremony for the newly named General Louis H. Wilson Semper Fit Center aboard Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, More
Cpl. Joshua Boozer, ammunition technician, 1st Tank Battalion from the Combat Center, runs back to his station after shooting in the Indoors Simulated Marksmanship Trainer tent during the High Intensity Tactica More
Janet Taylor, daughter of Gen. Louis H. Wilson, Jr., listens to Lt. Gen. John A. Toolan, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific as he shares words about Wilson at the newly named General Louis H. Wilson More
Sgt. Justin Mears, retail manager, Marine Corps Logistics Battalion Barstow, competes in the military press during the Battle Skills Challenge of the High Intensity Tactical Training Ultimate Athlete Championsh More
Staff Sgt. Joseph J. Kim, a flight clearance chief with Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron based out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., executes a squat lunge with barbell during a High Intensity Tactic More
Maj. Michelle Peters and Maj. Joshua Montero work on an agility exercise during warm-up at a High Intensity Tactical Training Class Mar. 14.
Service members and the Yuma community participate in the 2016 Semper Fit Fire Hose 5k Fun Run aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Saturday, June 4, 2016.
A Marine lifts two ammo cans during the 2nd Annual Tactical Athlete Championship aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 17. The competition was a part of the Marine Corps’ High Intensity Tactical More
Combat Center patrons participate in an Earth Day 5K Fun Run hosted by Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs and Semper Fit at the Desert Winds Golf Course aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center More
A player with the Headquarters Battalion team kicks the ball during an intramural soccer game against the Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School team at Felix Field aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat More
High Intensity Tactical Trainer Charles Yackle won't let Staff Sgt. Christopher Ramsey quit as he does kettlebell lunges in Butler Stadium.
Miguel Torres, midfielder, Headquarters Battalion team, fights for possession of the ball against a marine from 1st Tank Battalion team during the intramural soccer championship game at Felix Field aboard the M More
Cpl. Zachary Orr, a mass communicator with Headquarters Battalion, competes in the basketball tournament at the Semper Fit gym aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii on July 12, 2017. The 101 Days of Summer program is More
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Sgt. Nathan Blackburn shows off his shirt after completing the Gunner’s Gym Bench Press Competition July 15 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan.Competitors that press 300 pounds or More
Children from the Exceptional Family Member Program shared some laughs after they learned how to make their own portable planting containers. (Photo by Jeremy Beale)
CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa, Japan – Judge Roosevelt Moody stands alongside other judges for the singing of Kimigayo and the American national anthem Aug. 6 at the 2017 Far East Bodybuilding Competition aboard Camp Fo More
First Lieutenant William W. Hohmeier Jr., supply officer with 6th Marine Corps District, throws a dodgeball during the Dodgeball Tournament at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island Fitness Center More
Sgt. Daniel Ayala, a cyber-security technician with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), serves a volleyball during the semi-finals of the “101 Days of Summer” volleyball tournament at Risel More
U.S. Navy Chief Warrant Officer 3 Danny Williams, a maintenance material control officer with Patrol Squadron Special Projects Unit 2, tosses a ball during the Marine Corps Community Services’ softball tourname More
The Iwakuni All Stars congratulate and shake hands with Hiroshima Minami after the conclusion of their game during the Youth Sports’ Friendly Baseball Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. More
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan - 1st Sgt. William Radebaugh, left, and 1st Lt. Christian Lara take a break during the clinic held by mixed martial arts Cage Crusaders at the House of Pain Sept. 6 aboard Camp Hanse More
Race participants swim 500 meters in the Kaneohe bay at Hangar 103 during the 14th annual Splash and Dash Biathlon, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Oct. 14, 2017. The race included the 500 meter swim and a 3-mile run More
Contestants kick off the Turkey Trot 10k run, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov. 4, 2017. The Turkey Trot, hosted by 3rd Radio Battalion and Marine Corps Community Services, is an annual Thanksgiving-themed event t More
Special Olympics athletes prepare for a jump ball to start the game during a Special Olympics basketball tournament at Semper Fit Center-Kulia, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) on Nov. 11, 2017. MCBH hosted the More
CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan- Capt. Miguel Garcia pushes his son during the 28th Annual Kinser Half Marathon Nov. 19 aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. The 13.1-mile run brought the local and military communiti More
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan- Marines compete in the elf tryouts during the Annual Jingle Bell Challenge Dec. 1 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The elf tryouts consisted of 10 squad pushups More
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan- A child watches a soccer game at a six-on-six soccer tournament Jan. 6 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Marine Corps Community Services invited members of the local community to More
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan- Players form Buckets and Kings jump to rebound the ball during the Annual Martin Luther King Basketball Tournament Jan. 13 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The tournament brought More
A child plays catch with his mom. (Photo by Jeremy Beale)
CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan- A racer coasts down a hill during a bike race Feb. 18 aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. The several loop course allowed racers to push themselves uphill and catch their breath on More
CAMP COURTNEY, OKINAWA, Japan- Participants quickly transition from the swim to bike portion of the 7th Annual TriKids and Women’s Only Triathlon March 17 aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. The triathlon tes More
Marine Corps Community Services Cherry Point hosted the second annual Semper Fit Color Fun Run 5K at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 12, 2018. The Semper Fit Color Fun Run 5K is an untimed run More
Marc Keefer, a sports specialist supervisor with Semper Fit, Marine Corps Community Services, conducts a safety brief for the Surf N’ Turf 5k at the Officers’ Club, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, June 9, 2018. U.S. More
Marines conduct High Intensity Tactical Training session led by Force Fitness instructor, Sgt. Jared Skelley, July 12 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. Skelley specializes in creating workout routines f More
A Marine blocks a dodgeball during a tournament for the Semper Fit Summer Challenge aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort July 18. The Summer Challenge is a program that promotes a healthy, active lifestyle More
Lcpl. Victoria Johnson, administrative clerk, Headquarters Battalion, hosts the Marines Got Talent show at the Sunset Cinema aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 10, 2018 More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Wyatt Wilson, Rifleman, Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, squats with a barbell during a High Intensity Tactical Training class at the 43 Area Fitness More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Robert Davis works out using a Tactical Training Locker at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 11, 2019, during Exercise Balikatan. The gear inside the lockers is fully compatible with the More
Children compete in the swim portion of the Keiki Koa Kai Sprint Triathlon, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Apr. 27, 2019. TThe swim, bike, run triathlon is an annual event held aboard the base for children ages 7 to More
Competitors gather for a brief during challenge three of the 2019 High Intensity Tactical Training(HITT) Championship aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 10, 2019. Competitors all across the Marine Co More
Staff Sgt. Mark Cason, competitor from Marine Corps Base Camp Allen, conducts front weighted squats during the fourth challenge of the High Intensity Tactical Training (HITT) Championship at Butler Stadium aboa More
Cpl. Rice, the non-commissioned officer in charge of IPAC outbound, poses for a fitness photo shoot. Fightertown Fit is used to promote good health and fitness within the Marines and Sailors aboard Marine Corps More