Haley Tyrrell, a 7-year-old, became a pilot for a day
Haley Tyrrell, a 7-year-old, became a pilot for a day Feb. 18 after being selected for the “Pilot for a Day” program by Joint-Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Haley recently conquered brain cancer and to celebrate her... More
Marines with 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, 3rd Marine
Marines with 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force exit Amphibious Assault Vehicles after participating in a mechanized assault at Suesongri range in Pohang, Republic ... More
Members of the international media photograph an artillery
Members of the international media photograph an artillery live-fire exercise at Suesong-ri range during Ssang Yong 2014 in Pohang, Republic of Korea, April 3. Marines with Golf Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Mar... More
Participants of a masquerade ball walk through a buffet
Participants of a masquerade ball walk through a buffet April 12 at The Palms on Camp Hansen. Along with a buffet showcasing both American and local cuisine, the event also provided an opportunity for Marines a... More
Refuse from a baseball field is piled up for removal
Refuse from a baseball field is piled up for removal April 19 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Around 40 Marines volunteered to clean up the area as part of a series of events celebrating Earth Day. Local y... More
Marines with Alpha Battery perform weapon maintenance
Marines with Alpha Battery perform weapon maintenance on a M777A2 lightweight 155 mm howitzer Jan. 30 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms during Integrated Training Exercise 2-15. Cannoneers cle... More
Marines from Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines,
Marines from Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, fire a 13-gun salute during a Flying "V" ceremony held at historic Palm Circle, Fort Shafter, Hawaii, May 28. The Flying "V" ce... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion,
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines make final preparations before heading to the field in the Hijudai Maneu... More
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Jolyon Gidari, a headquarters
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Jolyon Gidari, a headquarters platoon commander with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, calls in a 9-line duri... More
A service member with the Japan Ground Self-Defense
A service member with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force prepares to use a jet shooter during a firefighter training demonstration in the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Japan, Feb. 25, 2017. U.S. Marines and sailors p... More
U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th
U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines remove a tarp from a trailer in the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Japan, Feb. 27, 2017. Ma... More
U.S. Marines and sailors with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion,
U.S. Marines and sailors with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines introduce weapon systems and functions to local reporters in the Hijuda... More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines conduct morning colors in the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Japan, March 6, 2017. Marines and sailors participate in the artillery relocation trainin... More
U.S. Marines Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter
U.S. Marines Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 lifts the M777 Howitzer during a hoist lift exercise hosted by Combat Logistics Battalion 3 at Marine Corps Base Haw... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert B. Sofge, Jr.,
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert B. Sofge, Jr., deputy commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (right), visits Marines from 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, during Exercise Bougainville II at Pohakul... More
First Lt. Audrey McCabe escorts Haley and Zachary Tyrrell
First Lt. Audrey McCabe escorts Haley and Zachary Tyrrell back to a shuttle bus Feb. 18 during Haley’s “Pilot for a Day” tour at Joint-Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. “Pilot for a Day” is a program that allows childr... More
Service members watch a performance during a masquerade
Service members watch a performance during a masquerade ball at The Palms on Camp Hansen April 12. More than 150 Marines attended the event in formal attire for a night of dining, dancing and camaraderie. The C... More
Abandoned bikes and scattered trash were collected
Abandoned bikes and scattered trash were collected by Marines and local residents as part of a series of events celebrating Earth Day April 20 from Uchima-nishi Park. Marines also helped local residents hang de... More
Lance Cpl. Christian J. Hernandez cleans the breach
Lance Cpl. Christian J. Hernandez cleans the breach of a M777A2 lightweight 155 mm howitzer Jan. 30 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms during Integrated Training Exercise 2-15 to keep the weapo... More
U.S. Army Pacific Commanding General Gen. Vincent K.
U.S. Army Pacific Commanding General Gen. Vincent K. Brooks (left) and Maj. Gen. James F. Pasquarette, deputy commanding general, U.S. Army Pacific, salute the American flag during the playing of the national a... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan Strachota, a radar
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan Strachota, a radar operator with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines levels a triboc in the Hijudai Mane... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion,
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines and service members with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force fire a jet ... More
U.S. Navy HM2 (FMF) Philip Saymo, a hospital corpsman
U.S. Navy HM2 (FMF) Philip Saymo, a hospital corpsman with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines treats a wounded Marine during a casualty e... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Colin Barlow, a number
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Colin Barlow, a number 2 cannoneer with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines stands next to a M777A2 Howitzer... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Derrell Thomas, a section chief
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Derrell Thomas, a section chief with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines gives an introduction to local reporters ... More
A service member with the Japanese Ground Self-Defense
A service member with the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force raises the Japanese flag during morning colors in the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Japan, March 6, 2017. U.S. Marines and sailors participate in the artill... More
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 3 prepare
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 3 prepare to connect an M777 Howitzer to the CH-53E Super Stallion Helicopter with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 during a hoist lift exercise on Marine Corps ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert B. Sofge, Jr.,
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert B. Sofge, Jr., deputy commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (center), speaks with U.S. Army Lt. Col. Loreto V. Borce, Jr., Pohakuloa Training Area Garrison Commander, ... More
Masahide Oomine, left, and his wife, Sachino Oomine,
Masahide Oomine, left, and his wife, Sachino Oomine, dance April 12 during a masquerade ball at The Palms on Camp Hansen. The event featured dancing, theatre and both local and American cuisine. Local nationals... More
Local school children prepare for a volunteer event
Local school children prepare for a volunteer event to begin at the Kin Town Eco Park April 20 as part of a series of events celebrating Earth Day. Each student was paired with a Marine to pick up trash and pla... More
Marines gather around Capt. Justin E. Sumner Jan. 30
Marines gather around Capt. Justin E. Sumner Jan. 30 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms during Integrated Training Exercise 2-15 to debrief and discuss the following day’s mission. ITX 2-15 giv... More
U.S. Army Pacific Commanding General Gen. Vincent K.
U.S. Army Pacific Commanding General Gen. Vincent K. Brooks (left) presents Maj. Gen. James F. Pasquarette, deputy commanding general, U.S. Army Pacific, with the Distinguished Service Medal "For Exceptionally ... More
U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th
U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines push a M777A2 Howitzer into a different location in the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Japan... More
Service members with the Japan Ground Self-Defense
Service members with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force give a speech during a firefighter training demonstration in the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Japan, Feb. 25, 2017. U.S. Marines and sailors participate in the... More
U.S. Navy HM2 (FMF) Charla Watson, a hospital corpsman
U.S. Navy HM2 (FMF) Charla Watson, a hospital corpsman with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines treats a wounded Marine during a casualty ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Taylor Chas, a gunner with Alpha
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Taylor Chas, a gunner with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines explains a function on a M777A2 Howitzer to service... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jabbar Goughnour, a company
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jabbar Goughnour, a company executive officer with Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines answers questions during an interview by local reporters in the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Japan,... More
Service members with the Japanese Ground Self-Defense
Service members with the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force stand at parade rest during morning colors in the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Japan, March 6, 2017. U.S. Marines and sailors participate in the artillery r... More
U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter
U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 prepares to lift an M777 Howitzer during a hoist lift exercise hosted by Combat Logistics Battalion 3 at Marine Corps... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert B. Sofge, Jr.,
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert B. Sofge, Jr., deputy commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, boards an MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 during Exercise Bougainville II at Pohaku... More
Marines dance the night away April 12 during a masquerade
Marines dance the night away April 12 during a masquerade ball at The Palms on Camp Hansen. Waltz, salsa and swing music were on the playlist as service members and local nationals came together for a night of ... More
Lance Cpl. Alex R. Sokolowski, right, collects trash
Lance Cpl. Alex R. Sokolowski, right, collects trash with a local student April 20 during the Kin Town Eco Park cleanup as part of a series of events celebrating Earth Day. Marines helped children pick up trash... More
Cpl. Armontey D. Parks carries charges for the M777A2
Cpl. Armontey D. Parks carries charges for the M777A2 lightweight 155 mm howitzer Jan. 31 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms during Integrated Training Exercise 2-15. Different charges are used... More
Maj. Gen. James F. Pasquarette, deputy commanding general,
Maj. Gen. James F. Pasquarette, deputy commanding general, U.S. Army Pacific, speaks to attendees at a Flying "V" ceremony held at historic Palm Circle, Fort Shafter, Hawaii, May 28. The Flying "V" ceremony was... More
U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th
U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines push a M777A2 Howitzer into a different location in the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Japan... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 12th Marines attached
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 12th Marines attached to Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines lift a wounded Marine onto a stretcher during a... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Patterson, a number
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Patterson, a number 1 cannoneer with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines removes a pole from a 7 ton... More
A U.S. Marine with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th
A U.S. Marine with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines reads a promotion warrant during a promotion ceremony in the Hijudai Maneuver Area... More
A U.S. Marine with Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion,
A U.S. Marine with Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines ties a rope to a flag pole during morning colors in the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Japan, March 6, 2017. Marines and sailors participate in the a... More
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 3 prepare
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 3 prepare to connect an M777 Howitzer to the CH-53E Super Stallion Helicopter with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 during a hoist lift exercise on Marine Corps ... More
A mangrove tree is readied for planting as part of
A mangrove tree is readied for planting as part of a series of events celebrating Earth Day April 20 at Kin Town Eco Park. Local school children volunteered with Marines to cleanup the park and plant mangrove t... More
Alpha battery provides suppressive, indirect fire for
Alpha battery provides suppressive, indirect fire for units engaged in the mechanized assault course Jan. 31 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms during Integrated Training Exercise 2-15. “Artill... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion,
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines demonstrate the proper way to use a M777A2 Howitzer to service members w... More
U.S. Navy HM2 (FMF) Abel Miranda Buzetta, a hospital
U.S. Navy HM2 (FMF) Abel Miranda Buzetta, a hospital corpsman with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines demonstrates how to properly apply ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kzkayzee Pere, a gunner
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kzkayzee Pere, a gunner with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines stretches out a net around a 7 ton truck in... More
U.S. Marines and sailors with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion,
U.S. Marines and sailors with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines stand at attention during a promotion ceremony in the Hijudai Maneuver ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dwayne Smith, a cannoneer
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dwayne Smith, a cannoneer with Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines places food onto trays during chow in the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Japan, March 6, 2017. Marines and s... More
U.S. Marines Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter
U.S. Marines Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 lifts an M777 Howitzer during a hoist lift exercise hosted by Combat Logistics Battalion 3 at Marine Corps Base Hawa... More
Lance Cpl. Christian J. Hernandez (left) and Lance
Lance Cpl. Christian J. Hernandez (left) and Lance Cpl. Giovonni Mejia fire the M777A2 lightweight 155 mm howitzer Jan. 31 to support units engaged in the mechanized assault course at Marine Air Ground Combat C... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew Stone, a section chief
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew Stone, a section chief with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines tests a gunners quadrant on a M777A2 Howitze... More
A Bell UH-1 Iroquois prepares to land during a casualty
A Bell UH-1 Iroquois prepares to land during a casualty evacuation drill in the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Japan, Feb. 25, 2017. U.S. Marines and sailors participate in the artillery relocation training program to ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nicholas Londono, an ammo team
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nicholas Londono, an ammo team chief with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines holds a net above a vehicle in the H... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jabbar Goughnour, a company
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jabbar Goughnour, a company executive officer with Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines answers questions during an interview by local reporters in the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Japan,... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Charles Chiarotti, a deputy
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Charles Chiarotti, a deputy commander with United States Forces Japan, congratulates Marines for their hard work during exercise Artillery Relocation Training Program (ARTP) 16-4 in ... More
Smoke explodes out of the M777A2 lightweight 155 mm
Smoke explodes out of the M777A2 lightweight 155 mm howitzer as Marines from Alpha Battery provide indirect fire to units engaged in the mechanized assault course Jan. 31 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twen... More
U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th
U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines push a M777A2 Howitzer into a different location in the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Japan... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Patterson, a number
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Patterson, a number 1 cannoneer with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines holds a stake in place to b... More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Marvin Escobar, a number 3 cannoneer
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Marvin Escobar, a number 3 cannoneer with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines stands at attention while being pinn... More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines eat food at the chow hall in the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Japan, March 6, 2017. Marines and sailors participate in the artillery relocation trai... More
Marines with Alpha Battery load the M777A2 lightweight
Marines with Alpha Battery load the M777A2 lightweight 155 mm howitzer for a fire mission Jan. 31 to support other units engaged in the mechanized assault course at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Pa... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Colin Barlow, a number
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Colin Barlow, a number 2 cannoneer with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines raises a net above a 7 ton truck... More
U.S. Marines and sailors with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion,
U.S. Marines and sailors with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines introduce weapon systems and functions to local reporters in the Hijuda... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Charles Chiarotti, a deputy
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Charles Chiarotti, a deputy commander with United States Forces Japan, greets Marines on the gun line in the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Japan, March 6, 2017. Marines and sailors particip... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Derrell Thomas, a section chief
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Derrell Thomas, a section chief with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines has a conversation with a fellow Marine d... More
U.S. Marines and sailors with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion,
U.S. Marines and sailors with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines stand at attention during a promotion ceremony in the Hijudai Maneuver ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Charles Chiarotti, a deputy
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Charles Chiarotti, a deputy commander with United States Forces Japan, congratulates Marines for their hard work during exercise Artillery Relocation Training Program (ARTP) 16-4 in ... More
U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th
U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines fire a M777A2 Howitzer during a fire mission in the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Japan, F... More
U.S. Marines and sailors with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion,
U.S. Marines and sailors with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines pose for a picture in the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Japan, March 1, 2017. ... More
U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th
U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, pose for a group photo in the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Japan, March 6, 2017. Marines ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Colin Barlow, a number
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Colin Barlow, a number 2 cannoneer with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines sits on a M777A2 Howitzer during... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William Rivers, a number
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William Rivers, a number 3 cannoneer with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines preps M795 high explosive roun... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Patterson, a number
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Patterson, a number 1 cannoneer with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines fires an M777A2 Howitzer in... More
A U.S. Marine with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th
A U.S. Marine with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines tightens the tip of an M795 high explosive round in the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Jap... More
A U.S. Marine with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th
A U.S. Marine with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, currently attached to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines tightens the tip of an M795 high explosive round with an M18 fuse setter in the Hi... More
A Bell UH-1 Iroquois prepares to land during a casualty
A Bell UH-1 Iroquois prepares to land during a casualty evacuation drill in the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Japan, Feb. 25, 2017. Marines and sailors participate in the artillery relocation training program to provi... More
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050315-M-0004C-004 CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan - Sgt. Khanh L. Nguyen (left) looks over Cpl. Erric R. Hopkins' shoulder as he adjusts the sights on the howitzer's M137 panoramic telescope here March 15. Nguyen... More
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Afghan National Army soldiers with 4th Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, unhook a 122 mm howitzer D-30 artillery cannon. The Afghan soldiers, mentored by Marines with 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, led t... More
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Lawrenceville, Ga., native Staff Sgt. Mitchell H. Hamilton, an advisor with the Combat Support Advisory Team attached to 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, shows an Afghan National Army soldier with 4th Kand... More
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Lawrenceville, Ga., native Staff Sgt. Mitchell H. Hamilton, an advisor with the Combat Support Advisory Team attached to 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, guides Afghan National Army soldiers placing stakes... More
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Staff Sgt. Joshua Baeza, battalion radio chief, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, stands in front of his place of work. The 10-year Marine Corps veteran said he plans to make the Corps his career.
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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Bradley Washington, with Company Echo, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, fires a 155 mm white phosphorous round from a M777 lightweight howitzer during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPA... More
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BELLOWS AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii (July 11, 2010) Marine Corps Pfc. Brian Jones, a cannon crewman assigned to Battery A, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhom... More
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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Reginald Gibbons, Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, fires his M-4 carbine from the prone position during the Table 3 firing exercise held at Range 8C, Poha... More
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Marines with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, dig in to secure the legs of their M777 howitzer. At any moment the Marines may be called for a fire mission, so maintaining their positions i... More
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An M777 howitzer kicks rocks and dust into the air after firing during a recent mission. The Marines with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, remain undaunted as they listen to the recorder t... More
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Marines of Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, quickly reload their M777 howitzer during a recent fire support mission. At any moment artillery Marines must be ready to support calls for fire... More
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M777 howitzers lie in wait at the end of another day, ready to send rounds down range at any moment. The artillerymen of Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, are always on call. They live feet... More
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Lance Cpl. Lonnie Chitwood prepares to push a round into the barrel of a M-198 155 mm howitzer during a live fire exercise for Exercise Tandem Thrust 2001 at Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia... More
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Marines with Battery B, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, fire a 155mm high explosive round from the M777 Howitzer during 12th Marines’ first day of firi... More
U. S. Marines from Alpha Battery hang dry their laundry on homemade cl...
U. S. Marines from Alpha Battery hang dry their laundry on homemade clothes lines. The battery belonging to 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment does not have access to washing machines and must wash their clot... More