USO boosts morale with Victory Belles
The Victory Belles, from left to right, Dody D. Nolan, Mandi Ridgedell and Rebecca Nugent, perform for service members July 3 during a USO-sponsored event at the Courtney Theater on Camp Courtney. The performer... More
Marines with Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and
Marines with Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Platoon, Headquarters Company, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, and a Sailor with Headquarters Company, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marin... More
Brig. Gen. William M. Jurney, the Commanding General
Brig. Gen. William M. Jurney, the Commanding General of 3rd Marine Division, awards the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Lance Cpl. Brian Moralesacevedo, a Marine with 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division... More
Marines with Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and
Marines with Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Platoon, Headquarters Company, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, and a sailor with Headquarters Company, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marin... More
KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, Japan - The U.S. Navy corpsmen
KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, Japan - The U.S. Navy corpsmen color guard presents the colors during the 120th Corpsmen Ball on Kadena air base, Okinawa, Japan, June 15, 2018. The colors are presented during the ope... More
A Marine with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division,
A Marine with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, renders a salute while the National Anthem is played during a change of command ceremony on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 22, 2019. Change of com... More
Master Chief Petty Officer Eric S. Anderson, left,
Master Chief Petty Officer Eric S. Anderson, left, and Chief Petty Officer Sandra M. Go-Lubiano cut a cake April 1 on Camp Hansen during a celebration of the 121st Chief Petty Officer Birthday. The cake cutting... More
Marines present 4th Marine Regiment’s battle streamers
Marines present 4th Marine Regiment’s battle streamers during a rededication ceremony in honor of their 101st birthday April 3 at Camp Schwab. 4th Marines activated their colors April 16, 1914. The Marines are ... More
Capt. Robert Dodson recites a message from the 13th
Capt. Robert Dodson recites a message from the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. John A. Lejeune at a cake cutting ceremony commemorating the Marine Corps’ 237th birthday. Distinguished guests from the ... More
Brig. Gen. William M. Jurney, the Commanding General
Brig. Gen. William M. Jurney, the Commanding General of 3rd Marine Division, and Sgt. Maj. Dennis M. Bradley, Sergeant Major of 3rd Marine Division, stand at attention during a squad competition award ceremony ... More
University students, Marines tear down language barrier
Catherine C. Latham relates personal experiences during an English club meeting at Meio University May 21 in Nago. Latham started the club in 1994 after two students came to her wishing to improve their English... More
3rd Marine Division Celebrates 68 Years
Maj. Gen. James B. Laster, 3rd Marine Division commanding general, speaks to his Marines in a school circle outside the division’s headquarters on Camp Courtney following a ceremony commemorating the division’s... More
Lance Cpl. Spencer Brady, a reconnaissance man with
Lance Cpl. Spencer Brady, a reconnaissance man with Company B, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, sprints with a full water jug during the sandbag and water jug t... More
Artillery battery sets scene for training
Lance Cpl. Jonathan Arxer, left, artillery mechanic, and Lance Cpl. Vernell Whitehenderson, cannoneer, stage their M777A2 Howitzer firing position at Camp Sendai, Japan, Nov. 22, in the Ojojihara Maneuver Area ... More
Lance Cpl. Johnathen Arxer, artillery mechanic, pulls
Lance Cpl. Johnathen Arxer, artillery mechanic, pulls the lanyard of a M777A2 Howitzer at Camp Sendai, Japan, Nov. 23 in the Ojojihara Maneuver Area as part of the Artillery Relocation Training Program. Arxer i... More
Marine honored for heroism, courage
First Lt. Jeremiah J. Davis, right, is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism during an awards ceremony Dec. 10, at Camp Hansen by Lt. Col. Ricardo Miagany, middle, commanding officer of 3rd Battal... More
Marines from 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine
Marines from 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, train with the Model 110 Semi-automatic Sniper System during familiarization training Jan. 12.
Gunnery Sgt. Alex C. Rodriguez, platoon sergeant with
Gunnery Sgt. Alex C. Rodriguez, platoon sergeant with Military Police Company, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, fires the M32A1 multi-shot grenade launcher on Camp Ha... More
Yama Sakura proves value. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
A 3rd Marine Division convoy form a jump command post during Exercise Yama Sakura Jan. 28 on Camp Courtney. A jump CP configuration allows the commanding general to tour his area of operations while maintaining... More
Yama Sakura proves value. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
A 3rd Marine Division convoy form a jump command post during Exercise Yama Sakura Jan. 28 on Camp Courtney. A jump CP configuration allows the commanding general to tour his area of operations while maintaining... More
Brig. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, the new commanding general
Brig. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, the new commanding general for 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks during the division’s change of command ceremony March 1 in front of the division’s headqu... More
Airmen and Marines offload gear from a KC-130J Super
Airmen and Marines offload gear from a KC-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft here March 24. The gear offloaded belongs to Marines and sailors from III Marine Expeditionary Force Marines who arrived at Yokota A... More
The USS Essex (LHD 2), Amphibious Ready Group, anchors
The USS Essex (LHD 2), Amphibious Ready Group, anchors off the port April 1 during a clean-operation of the Oshima Island after an earthquake and tsunami struck the island March 11. Marines and sailors with the... More
Two homes remain standing amongst what used to be a
Two homes remain standing amongst what used to be a small neighborhood, but is now cluttered with debris after a tsunami ripped through the northern coastal areas of Japan March 11. The tsunami was triggered by... More
Japan: Road to Recovery. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
Cpl. Bryan S. Barrow and Ikuta Yataru, 8, shovel dirt during a clean-up operation here April 2. Marines and sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force, are aiding local gove... More
Cpl. Bryan S. Barrow and Ikuta Yataru, 8, shovel dirt
Cpl. Bryan S. Barrow and Ikuta Yataru, 8, shovel dirt during a clean-up operation here April 2. Marines and sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force, are aiding local gove... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck, III Marine
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck, III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general and Task Force 505, shakes the hand of Japan Ground Self Defense Force Lt. Gen. Eiji Kimizuka, commanding general ... More
Cpl. Jason T. Schaefer, reconnaissance scout, 3rd
Cpl. Jason T. Schaefer, reconnaissance scout, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, advances through the thick vegetation here April 18. Schaefer had shed his rucks... More
Marines, local volunteers clean Tengan River area
Lance Cpl. Andrew Rubio Jr., left, 20, with Headquarters Company, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, from Chicago, passes debris to Lance Cpl. George Lemmer III, also w... More
Cpl. Jeff Moon, a translator for 3rd Battalion, 12th
Cpl. Jeff Moon, a translator for 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, helps Kim Byung Hao, 13, off the back of a 7-ton truck during a visit to B... More
Bartlett earns SNCO Food Service Specialist award
Staff Sgt. Donald A. Bartlett, Camp Schwab mess hall manager, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, performs a line inspection before opening the mess hall May 5. Before ever... More
Staff Sgt. Benjamin Robinson, assistant staff
Staff Sgt. Benjamin Robinson, assistant staff non-commissioned officer in charge, electrical shop, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Air Wing, III Marine Expeditionary ... More
Lance Cpl. Jared M. Sackett, a Poyner, Texas native,
Lance Cpl. Jared M. Sackett, a Poyner, Texas native, was recently awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. Sackett earned the medal while performing his duties as a night watch clerk in the Joint Oper... More
Australian Army Maj. Gen. David Morrison, right, commanding
Australian Army Maj. Gen. David Morrison, right, commanding general, Forces Command, orders a bayonet charge in Puckapunyal, Australia, during the 2011 Australian Army Skill at Arms Meeting. The charge was carr... More
Students in the advanced physical education class at
Students in the advanced physical education class at Lester Middle School conduct the buddy drag as a part of the maneuver under fire portion of a combat fitness test here May 19. After completing the buddy dra... More
Community meeting fosters bonds
Ichiro Umehara, left, Camp Courtney community relations specialist, and Col. Robert C. Clements, commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and camp comma... More
Diving supervisor candidates are taught the importance
Diving supervisor candidates are taught the importance of inspecting dive gear prior to allowing Marines to enter the water. This is one of the many responsibilities taught during the diving supervisor’s course.
Marine translator returns to Okinawa, stands out among peers
Cpl. Johnathan K. Brooks (center), artillery electronics technician with Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, takes notes while transla... More
Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general, 3rd
Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, addresses Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd MarDiv., June 16. The purpose of Brilakis’ vi... More
Marines from Military Police Company, Combat Logistics
Marines from Military Police Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, secure their gear used to set up the command operation center at the conclusion of... More
Pfc. Adreine A. Escobar, a food service specialist
Pfc. Adreine A. Escobar, a food service specialist assigned to Food Service Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, prepares meatballs to be served dur... More
Marines conduct CBRN training during ARTP 11-1
Staff Sgt. Joshua B. Barber, an artillery section chief with Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, wears Mission Oriented Protective Posture gea... More
From right to left, Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr.,
From right to left, Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr., commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force and commander of Marine Corps Bases Japan, Maj. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, outgoing commanding general of 3rd... More
Marines, sailors volunteer time with local community
Marines and sailors with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, participated in a community relations project near the East Fuji Maneuver Area July 3. The purp... More
Teams take off during the annual Henoko Hare Boat Races
Teams take off during the annual Henoko Hare Boat Races July 10. Each team consisted of eight rowers, a drummer and one coxswain provided by the Henoko Fisherman’s Association.
Marines enhance convoy operation abilities
Marines with Motor Transport Company, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, dismount their tactical vehicles to set up camp at Landing Zone Cardinal July 12.
Marines and sailors stationed in Japan stand behind
Marines and sailors stationed in Japan stand behind their team’s flag during the opening ceremony of the 2011 WestPac Regional Softball Tournament on Camp Foster Aug. 8. The tournament was double-elimination st... More
Marines and sailors with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion,
Marines and sailors with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, enter the water wearing M25 rebreathers off the beaches of Camp Schwab Aug. 9. The M25 rebreathers pro... More
Third Marine Division, Camp Schwab prepared for unit deployment progra...
Col. Stephen M. Neary (left), commanding officer of 4th Marine Regiment and commander of Camp Schwab, and Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri, commanding general of Marine Corps Base Camp Butler and deputy commander of ... More
A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, tightens
A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, tightens a knot during a classroom session at the tactical water-crossing course at the JWTC Aug. 24. Ropes are used with other standard-issue gear, such as waterproofi... More
Marines and sailors crowd the hallway of the 3rd Marine
Marines and sailors crowd the hallway of the 3rd Marine Division headquarters building on Camp Courtney before the start of the division’s cake-cutting ceremony Sept. 16. The division, part of III Marine Expedi... More
Sgt. George M. Frasier uses a combat stance to absorb
Sgt. George M. Frasier uses a combat stance to absorb the recoil of an M1014 joint service combat shotgun at Landing Zone Wren in the Central Training Area Oct. 26. Frasier is with Special Operations Training G... More
Marines connect together the poles of an OE antenna
Marines connect together the poles of an OE antenna Nov. 11. In addition to setting up the OE, the communication Marines are responsible for connecting all positions through wires, radios and transmitter boxes.... More
Marines fire M777 howitzers during live-fire training
Marines fire M777 howitzers during live-fire training here, Nov. 12. The Marines are 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. 3rd Bn., 12th Marines are conductin... More
Marines fire M777 howitzers during live-fire training
Marines fire M777 howitzers during live-fire training here, Nov. 12. The Marines are 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. 3rd Bn., 12th Marines are conductin... More
Cpl. Gregory D. Washington performs a security halt
Cpl. Gregory D. Washington performs a security halt during a patrol here Nov. 14. Washington is from Hotel Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Secu... More
UDP brings Richmond Marines overseas
Gunnery Sgt. Raoul P. Sheridan, left and Sgt. Justin R. Burch discuss which route to take during a patrol here Nov. 14. The Marines are from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine ... More
Capt. Peter D. McGrath shows Marines the proper firing
Capt. Peter D. McGrath shows Marines the proper firing position for the M9 service pistol here Nov. 15. McGrath is the executive officer for Hotel Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Divisi... More
Smoke billows as a round travels to its target from
Smoke billows as a round travels to its target from an M777 howitzer here Nov. 16. 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force is conducting Artillery Relocation Tra... More
Smoke billows from an M777 howitzer after being fired
Smoke billows from an M777 howitzer after being fired Nov. 16. Marines are conducting live-fire exercises as part of Artillery Relocation Training Program 11-3. ARTP consists of regularly scheduled exercises on... More
A gun section works together to fire an M777 howitzer
A gun section works together to fire an M777 howitzer here Nov. 16. Marines conducted live-fire exercises as part of Artillery Relocation Training Program 11-3 from Nov. 10-22. ARTP consists of regularly schedu... More
Scout sniper named III MEF NCO of the Year
Sgt. Jeffrey T. Majka, a scout sniper team leader, deployed to Afghanistan twice, in 2009 and 2010. He earned the title of III Marine Expeditionary Force Non-commissioned Officer of the Year for his exemplary l... More
U.S. service members, family members, and personnel
U.S. service members, family members, and personnel attend a holiday party hosted by Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 3, 2019. During the event the service mem... More
Members of the Singapore Armed Forces Naval Diving
Members of the Singapore Armed Forces Naval Diving Unit operate a diver-propulsion device in a training pool on Sembawang Camp in the Republic of Singapore Jan. 12. Marines with Company A, 3rd Reconnaissance Ba... More
Students at the Tohoku University in Sendai, mainland
Students at the Tohoku University in Sendai, mainland Japan, actively participate in a lecture Jan. 11 by Dr. Robert D. Eldridge, deputy assistant chief of staff, G-7 community policy, planning and liaison offi... More
Dr. Robert D. Eldridge, deputy assistant chief of staff,
Dr. Robert D. Eldridge, deputy assistant chief of staff, G-7, gives a lecture to students at the Tohoku University on the Marine Corps Installations Pacific Home Stay Program and the efforts III Marine Expediti... More
Cpl. Ryan D. Vogel fires a .50-caliber Browning machine
Cpl. Ryan D. Vogel fires a .50-caliber Browning machine gun during the live-fire portion of the Fuji Combined Arms Operation at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Jan. 18. The Marines worked as a tea... More
Sgt. Maj. Richard D. Thresher speaks to the senior
Sgt. Maj. Richard D. Thresher speaks to the senior enlisted leadership gathered at the Camp Courtney Staff Noncommissioned Officers Club Jan. 27 to recognize the official renaming of the club to Hashmarks. Hash... More
The 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion Marines closest to
The 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion Marines closest to Cpl. Adam J. Buyes sit with family members during his memorial service on Camp Schwab Feb. 3. Buyes was killed in action Nov. 26, 2011, just weeks before 3rd ... More
JGSDF, 3/12 refine casualty evacuation skills
Marines and sailors with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment transport a casualty to an awaiting Japan Ground Self-Defense Force UH-1 Iroquois helicopter during a bilateral evacuation exercise at the Hijudai Ma... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Division present the Colors
U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Division present the Colors during the sergeant major relief and appointment ceremony at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 27, 2018. The ceremony took place to relieve Sgt. Maj. V... More
3rd Marine Division says farewell to Sgt. Maj. Santiago
Sgt. Maj. Vincent Santiago congratulates Sgt. Maj. Dennis Bradley at a relief and appointment ceremony Feb. 27, 2018, on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. Santiago served as the sergeant major of the CALTRAP Natio... More
Training reinforces ‘every Marine a rifleman’
Marines and sailors with Headquarters Battery, 12th Marine Regiment, engage targets at close distances during the combat marksmanship Program shoot on Range 18 at Camp Hansen Feb. 10. The regiment is part of 3r... More
Marines conduct counter-IED training at Cobra Gold 2012
Marines with Amphibious Assault Company and a Royal Thai Marine patrol and search for improvised explosive devices as part of counter-IED training. The training event is one of multiple training evolutions duri... More
Marines train, fire at Hijudai Maneuver Area
Marines with Hotel Battery fire the M777A2 howitzer at Hijudai Maneuver Area Feb. 11 as part of Artillery Relocation Training 11-4. The Marines fired high-explosive 155 mm rounds during the training. The regime... More
Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine
Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division gear up for a patrol during a patrolling exercise at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan, Marc... More
Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force are
Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force are served a warrior’s meal at the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Oita Prefecture, Japan, Feb. 22. The meal was provided as a celebration for the successful completion of ... More
Marines with Headquarters Battalion participate in
Marines with Headquarters Battalion participate in grenade drills in the Central Training Area near Camp Hansen March 5. The purpose of the platoon is to provide expeditionary security in the event the division... More
West Africa native fulfills dream of retiring as a commissioned office...
Capt. George Jones, the G-4 current operations officer for 3rd Marine Division, proudly stands in front of his work building, on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 18, 2018. Jones has wanted to be a Marine si... More
U.S. Marine Col. Richard D. Hall, standing left, gives
U.S. Marine Col. Richard D. Hall, standing left, gives opening remarks to Marines and community leaders June 25 during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Camp Schwab. The ceremony demonstrated the capabilities of the... More
Marines with CAB look for coral reefs while piloting
Marines with CAB look for coral reefs while piloting a combat rubber raiding craft on their way to Kushi Crossing off the coast of Camp Schwab March 30. The purpose of the reconnaissance was to see where their ... More
Marines, sailors land in Australia
U.S. and Australia officials greet approximately 200 Marines and sailors from Hawaii as they arrive in Australia April 3. The Marines and sailors are with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Mari... More
Utilities Marines improve field conditions
Marines pour water into a pump to clear air from the line at Kin Blue April 12. The Marines are able to provide clean water for drinking and showering by purifying ocean water. The Marines are with CAB.
Drew A. Sizemore, a boy scout with Troop 112 in Okinawa,
Drew A. Sizemore, a boy scout with Troop 112 in Okinawa, takes aim at the marksmanship station during a weeklong camp at Kin Blue Beach Training Area April 12. During the camp, the scouts had the opportunity to... More
Marines with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment,
Marines with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, fire at a rifle target at Kangaroo Flats Training Area April 18. During a weeklong field exercise... More
Marines hone tactics, techniques in outback
Pfc. William J. Rogers peers through tall grass during a patrol at Kangaroo Flats Training Area, Australia, April 18. Rogers is a rifleman with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Divisio... More
Marine families spend time with local children
A Marine shows a child from the Nagomi Nursing Home for Children how to bowl at the Camp Schwab Bowling Alley April 21. The Marines who attended are assigned to 3rd Reconnaissance Bn. and 4th Marine Regiment, p... More
12th Marine Regiment departs for Korea
Marines use a tractor to load supplies onto a high-speed vessel headed for Korean Marine Exchange Program 12-7 at Kin Red Beach training area, near Camp Hansen, July 9. The exercise demonstrates the mutual cont... More
JGSDF tour facilities, observe AAV capabilities
Assault amphibious vehicles of Combat Assault Battalion show their cross- country capabilities during a demonstration at Camp Schwab July 10. The AAV crewmen demonstrated the capabilities to members of the Japa... More
Security platoon maintains mission readiness
Lance Cpl. Ryan J. Pechay disassembles an M240B medium machine gun during security-operations training at Camp Schwab July 20. Pechay is an automotive maintenance technician with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Mar... More
Lance Cpl. Matthew J. Vito traverses a rope bridge
Lance Cpl. Matthew J. Vito traverses a rope bridge to cross a ravine during land navigation operation training at Camp Gonsalves July 24. Vito is an anti-tank missileman with the battalion. The Marines spent fo... More
A reconnaissance Marine traverses across the water-crossing
A reconnaissance Marine traverses across the water-crossing lane during reconnaissance training at the Jungle Warfare Training Center at Camp Gonsalves July 25. The purpose of the training was to improve tactic... More
Marines from Echo Company move through a water obstacle
Marines from Echo Company move through a water obstacle during the endurance course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center Aug. 10. The endurance course is designed to improve teamwork amongst Marines. The compa... More
Lt. Col. Terry M. Paustenbaugh, left, gives a speech
Lt. Col. Terry M. Paustenbaugh, left, gives a speech to Marines, sailors and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members as Cpl. Aaron S. Kang and Lance Cpl. Ziyi Guo translate in Japanese during the welcome party ... More
Type 74 main battle tanks with the Japan Ground Self-Defense
Type 74 main battle tanks with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s 41st Infantry Regiment charge forward in a tactical line during Exercise Forest Light 12-01 at the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Oita, Japan, Aug. 2... More
Master Sgt. Syozo Goto, right, and Lance Cpl. Andre
Master Sgt. Syozo Goto, right, and Lance Cpl. Andre J. Flores fire the M240B medium machine gun at the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Oita prefecture, Japan Aug. 24 during Exercise Forest Light 12-01. The bilateral exe... More
Lance Cpl. Cody C. Kurfman, middle right, interprets
Lance Cpl. Cody C. Kurfman, middle right, interprets for Lt. Col. Jason P. Brown, right, to Japanese government officials during a media day tour at the East Fuji Maneuver Area Sept. 14. According to Kurfman, h... More
Lance Cpl. Joseph R. Hauer clears a smoke-filled room
Lance Cpl. Joseph R. Hauer clears a smoke-filled room during live-fire grenade training at Camp Hansen Sept. 14. Hauer is a light armored vehicle crewman with the light armed reconnaissance platoon. The platoon... More
3rd Marine Division celebrates birthday
Brig. Gen. Frederick M. Padilla prepares a piece of birthday cake for both the longest-serving and newest division Marines during the 70th birthday ceremony for 3rd Marine Division at the division’s headquarter... More
Marines cheer and support their team during warrior
Marines cheer and support their team during warrior day at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji Sept. 20. Marines with Bravo Battery exhibited their physical fitness and teamwork in multiple events, includin... More