Sgt. Maj. Gerald Saunders, sergeant major of 1st Battalion,
Sgt. Maj. Gerald Saunders, sergeant major of 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (Forward), talks to the Marines of Bravo Battery, 1/11 about the importance of honoring Sgt. Jose Saenz III,... More
Marine Maintains Standards in Field
Sgt. Paul Morales, a section chief with Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (Forward), does a modified push-up using ammo cans and the back of an M777 Lightweight Howitzer ca... More
Marines of the 1st Marine Division Band stand at ease
Marines of the 1st Marine Division Band stand at ease before marching at San Juan Capistrano's 53rd annual Swallow's Day Parade at San Juan Capistrano, March 26. Company C, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment a... More
Lance Cpl. Ramiro Alamanza, 22-year-old cannoneer with
Lance Cpl. Ramiro Alamanza, 22-year-old cannoneer with Battery K, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment attached to 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, fires a round from the M327 120mm Expeditionary Fire Suppor... More
Marines of Golf Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine
Marines of Golf Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, fire an illumination round from an M777 howitzer artillery piece here, April 17, 2012. The Marines of “Goliath Battery” provide support to Marine un... More
Staff Sgt. Gregory Sanders, Afghan National Army Advisor
Staff Sgt. Gregory Sanders, Afghan National Army Advisor for Golf Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, poses for a photo with ANA soldiers serving here, April 18, 2012. Sanders and the Marines of Forwa... More
Marines serving with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment,
Marines serving with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, fire an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System in support of Exercise Steel Knight here, Dec. 13, 2012. HIMARS is a truck mounted, multiple-rocket l... More
Second Lieutenant Thomas McCarthy, a forward observer
Second Lieutenant Thomas McCarthy, a forward observer serving with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, and a native of Palatine, Ill., confirms mission information while Pfc. Hakim Bayyan, a scout observer ser... More
Marines serving with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment,
Marines serving with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, perform maintenance on an M777 Lightweight Howitzer during a 10-day artillery training exercise here, Aug. 21, 2013. Marines with the entire regiment co... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force plot
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force plot coordinate points prior to land navigation training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 22, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious... More
An egress instructor inspects a soldier with the Japan
An egress instructor inspects a soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, as he practices bracing for impact while conducting Underwater Egress training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendle... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force listen
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force listen to Marines from 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 23, 2014. Iron Fist 2014 is an a... More
U.S. Marines and sailors and Japanese soldiers render
U.S. Marines and sailors and Japanese soldiers render salutes during the American and Japanese national anthems at the opening ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 23, 2014. I... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conducts helocast training with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 23, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphi... More
U.S. Marines from 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company
U.S. Marines from 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company and soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force run along the beach during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 24, 2014. Iro... More
A U.S. Marine, pre-scout sniper instructor, Division
A U.S. Marine, pre-scout sniper instructor, Division Schools, demonstrates stalking techniques to soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., ... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st
U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, demonstrate how to execute an amphibious insertion using a combat rubber reconnaissance craft to soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense ... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. William E. Blanchard, commanding
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. William E. Blanchard, commanding officer, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, welcomes soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, C... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force makes final adjustments to a Zodiac boat before departing on a navigation drill during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif., J... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force prepare
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force prepare their weapons for sniper training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 27, 2014. Iron Fist 2014 is an amphibious exercise ... More
Marine uses life experience to succeed in the Corps
U.S. Marine Cpl. Abigail V. Reynolds, right, an interpreter assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, greets a Japanese interpreter with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, at helocast training during Ex... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force make
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force make their way to a CH-46E Sea Knight while conducting Helocast training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif., Jan. 27, ... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company
U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company and soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force hike uphill during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28, 2014. Iron Fist 2... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force fire
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force fire a High-Explosive Rocket-Assisted Projectile from a M120 120 mm Mortar System during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 28, 2014.... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force carry
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force carry a combat rubber reconnaissance craft out of the surf during amphibious-insertion training from the Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific during Exe... More
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force performs shooting drills while conducting scout sniper training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 29, 2014. Iron Fist is an am... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct land navigation with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 30, 2014. Iron Fist 2014 i... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force carry
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force carry a Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Craft into the ocean to conduct surf passages as part of reconnaissance training with the Expeditionary Warfare Training Gr... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force aims at his target from the 300 yard-line while conducting scout sniper training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 31, 2014. I... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force unhitch
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force unhitch a 120mm mortar system from a vehicle during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 3, 2014. Iron Fist 2014 is an amphibious exercis... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company
U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company eat lunch with soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 3, 2014. Iron Fist 201... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct surf passages on a Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Craft as part of reconnaissance training with the Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific during Ex... More
A 120mm mortar system waits to be fired during Exercise
A 120mm mortar system waits to be fired during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 4, 2014. Iron Fist 2014 is an amphibious exercise that brings together Marines and Sailors from the 15t... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit set up radios during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 4, 2014. Iron Fist 201... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. David Johnson, 1st Reconnaissance
U.S. Marine Sgt. David Johnson, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, moves to his next firing position while conducting immediate-action drills with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Exer... More
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force fast ropes down a 30-foot tower while conducting fast-rope training with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboa... More
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conducts a radio check with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 5, 2014. Iron Fist 2014 is... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force descends from a 30-foot tower while performing fast-rope insertion training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 5, 2014. Iron Fi... More
I Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General, Lt.
I Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General, Lt. Gen. John A. Toolan, visits soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company during Exercise Iro... More
A U.S. Marine, pre-scout sniper instructor, Division
A U.S. Marine, pre-scout sniper instructor, Division Schools, explains sniper-shooting techniques to soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force point
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force point out targets while training with U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 7... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st
U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force fast rope from a CH-46E Sea Knight while conducting raid training during Exercise Iron ... More
Major Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, commanding general of
Major Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, commanding general of 1st Marine Division, congratulates 1st Lt. Thuymi Dinh, communications officer, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment on earning the Camp Pendleton female athl... More
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force performs a weasel-walk as a stalking technique during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 10, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious exercise... More
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force clips vegetation to camouflage his ghillie suit while conducting a stalk exercise with 1st Marine Division Schools during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp P... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Bryan Dingess, boatswain's
Petty Officer 3rd Class Bryan Dingess, boatswain's mate, Beach Master Unit 1, guides a Landing Craft Air Cushion onto the beach during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 12, 2014. Iron ... More
Marines conduct helicopter assault training
U.S. Marine Cpl. Miguel DelCampo, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, provides security while conducting helicopter assault training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 12, 2014. ... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Kale L. Karlen, field artillery cannoneer,
U.S. Marine Cpl. Kale L. Karlen, field artillery cannoneer, Echo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, adjusts the sights on an M120 120mm Mortar System during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard San Clement... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force look
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force look at targets while training with U.S. Marines from 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard San Clemente Island, Calif., F... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Paul Bartok, middle, Marine liaison
U.S. Marine Maj. Paul Bartok, middle, Marine liaison to the Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, speaks with officials of the JGSDF during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard San Clemente... More
U.S. Marines from Echo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th
U.S. Marines from Echo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, load M120 120mm Mortar System during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard San Clemente Island, Calif., Feb. 14, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious ex... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marines from 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company look at their targets during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard San Clemente Island, Calif., Feb. 14, 20... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John A. Toolan, center commanding
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John A. Toolan, center commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, meets with Lt. Gen. Hirotaka Yamashita, left, vice chief of staff, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and other officer... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force load
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force load a combat rubber reconnaissance craft into a CH-46E Sea Knight while conducting helocast training with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, du... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st
U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force load a combat rubber reconnaissance craft into a CH46-E Sea Knight while conducting rec... More
Officials from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
Officials from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force observe and learn about AAV-7 Assault Amphibious Vehicles during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 16, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibio... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion transport
U.S. Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion transport Marines from 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment in AAV-7 Amphibious Assault Vehicles during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Philip Phetsavanh, 1st Battalion,
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Philip Phetsavanh, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, sits in an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 161 while conducting a helo insertion to a nighttime urban terrain r... More
An AAV-7 Amphibious Assault Vehicle performs an amphibious
An AAV-7 Amphibious Assault Vehicle performs an amphibious landing during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 19, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious exercise that brings together Marines a... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. John R. O’Neal, commanding officer,
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. John R. O’Neal, commanding officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, addresses a crowd of Marines and sailors and soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force at the closing ceremony fo... More
Marines with India Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine
Marines with India Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, participated in a battalion fire exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 27, 2014. The week-long exercise tested the batt... More
U.S. Marines with India Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th
U.S. Marines with India Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment unhitch an M777A2 Howitzer from a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement during Exercise DESERT SCIMITAR 2014 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Com... More
Sgt. Johnathan F. Alcantar, left, Lance Cpl. Axel R.
Sgt. Johnathan F. Alcantar, left, Lance Cpl. Axel R. Lozano, right, and Staff Sgt. Rodney P. Agustin determine the GPS location of an M777A2 lightweight 155 mm howitzer during an exercise for Artillery Relocati... More
Cpl. Robert M. Newton instructs Marines with 3rd Battalion,
Cpl. Robert M. Newton instructs Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment on the procedures for firing an M240B medium machine gun, Nov. 3, at the North Fuji Maneuver Area during Artillery Relocation Tra... More
Cpl. Thomas G. Martinez prepares a howitzer range card
Cpl. Thomas G. Martinez prepares a howitzer range card before artillery fire commences Nov. 4 at the North Fuji Maneuver Area during Artillery Relocation Training Program 14-3. ARTP is a regularly scheduled tra... More
Lance Cpl. Jacob T. Madar prepares to insert a powder
Lance Cpl. Jacob T. Madar prepares to insert a powder casing into the breach of an M777A2 lightweight 155 mm howitzer Nov. 7 at the North Fuji Maneuver Area during Artillery Relocation Training Program 14-3. AR... More
1st Sgt. Joseph Sorgie reads the Commandant of the
1st Sgt. Joseph Sorgie reads the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ annual birthday message Nov. 10 to the Marines of Battery B at the North Fuji Maneuver Area during Artillery Relocation Training Program 14-3. AR... More
First Sgt. Travis M. Fields laughs with a child during
First Sgt. Travis M. Fields laughs with a child during a game of dodge ball Nov. 15 at Hakone Keimei Children’s Home. As a conclusion to Artillery Relocation Training Program 14-3, the Marines and sailors with ... More
Cannoneer from Guam partakes in Exercise Steel Knight 15
“I prepared myself my whole life for this,” said Lance Cpl. Joshua Santos, a field artillery cannoneer with Battery B, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. “It seems like the best choice th... More
A U.S. Marine Corps interpreter attached to 1st Air
A U.S. Marine Corps interpreter attached to 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company translates radio messages for a soldier with Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, during a supportin... More
U.S. Marines with Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th
U.S. Marines with Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division walk across the field during Fire Exercise (FIREX) 19 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 22, 2019. FIR... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Elizabeth D. Espino, a fixed
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Elizabeth D. Espino, a fixed wing aircraft crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, stands on a Lockheed C-130 H... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Scot Mohrman, left, and
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Scot Mohrman, left, and Staff Stg. Kaluaokal Kaiahua, low altitude air defense gunners with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. John C. Schoob, a low
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. John C. Schoob, a low altitude air defense gunner with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, operates a VX-99 Stinger during... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary S. Wittmann, a
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary S. Wittmann, a field artillery cannoneer with Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, prepares the ammunition for the M777 Howitzer during Fi... More
U.S. Marines with India Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th
U.S. Marines with India Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, participate in a Top Gun competition between batteries during Fire Exercise (FIREX) 19 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendle... More
U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine
U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, fire M777 Howitzers and M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems simultaneously during Fire Exercise (FIREX) 19 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleto... More
Marines with Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine
Marines with Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (Forward), stand in front of an M777 Lightweight Howitzer cannon, Sept. 28. The Marines support nearby units with artillery f... More
Marines of the 1st Marine Division Band march to the
Marines of the 1st Marine Division Band march to the beat of the drums during the 53rd annual Swallow's Day Parade at San Juan Capistrano, March 26. Company C, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment and the Mount... More
Lance Cpl. Sophanna Ken, a 20-year-old cannoneer with
Lance Cpl. Sophanna Ken, a 20-year-old cannoneer with Battery K, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, attached to 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, leaps out of the way after dropping a round in the M327 120... More
A Marine serving with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment,
A Marine serving with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Police Advisory Team 1, scans the Kajaki hillside. At the same time, Marines were preparing a rifle marksmanship range for Afghan Uniformed Police offic... More
Marines of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine
Marines of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, cross a bridge over the Helmand River here, April 20, 2012. The bridge is one of the only routes between Forward Operating Base Zeebrugge and Observ... More
Marines serving with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment,
Marines serving with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, fire an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System in support of Exercise Steel Knight here, Dec. 13, 2012. HIMARS is a truck mounted, multiple-rocket l... More
Second Lieutenant Thomas McCarthy, a forward observer
Second Lieutenant Thomas McCarthy, a forward observer serving with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, and a native of Palatine, Ill., reviews mission information here, Dec. 14, 2012. The battalion conducted a... More
Marines serving with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment,
Marines serving with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, prepare to fire an M777 Lightweight Howitzer during a 10-day artillery training exercise here, Aug. 21, 2013. Marines with the entire regiment conducted... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force prepares to go through a land navigation course during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 22, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious exercis... More
A soldier with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force familiarizes
A soldier with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force familiarizes himself with emergency exit handles from an MV-22 Osprey while conducting Underwater Egress training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendle... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force takes a breath before being turned upside down in a Shallow Water Egress Trainer while conducting Underwater Egress training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 abo... More
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Carl E. Mundy III, left, deputy
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Carl E. Mundy III, left, deputy commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, addresses U.S. Marines and sailors and Japanese soldiers during the opening ceremony of Exercise Iron Fis... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company
U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company listen to the introduction of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 23, 2014. Iron Fist 2... More
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Shawn C. Souders, 3rd Assault
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Shawn C. Souders, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, explains the tactical advantages of the AAV-7 Amphibious Assault Vehicle to soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during E... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force crawls through a pond in a ghillie suit during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 24, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious exercise that b... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force practice
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force practice rigging rope on a combat rubber reconnaissance craft while conducting Helo Cast training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., ... More
U.S. Marines from 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company
U.S. Marines from 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company and soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force run along the beach during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 24, 2014. Iro... More
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force takes notes for sniper training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 27, 2014. Iron Fist 2014 is an amphibious exercise that brin... More
A U.S. Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st
A U.S. Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine division, gives the all clear sign after soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force helocast out of a CH-46E Sea Knight during Exercise Iron Fi... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct a final inspection on a Zodiac boat before departing on a navigation drill during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif.,... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force prepare
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force prepare High-Explosive Rocket-Assisted Projectiles during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 28, 2014. Iron Fist 2014 is an amphibiou... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company
U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company and soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force hike uphill during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28, 2014. Iron Fist 2... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force provide
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force provide security for the landing team during amphibious insertion training from the Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 ... More