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
3rd Recon Marines, loved ones reunite
Maj. Steven Prather is greeted by his family on Camp Schwab, Nov. 27 after returning from a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan. Prather is the executive officer, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Divi... 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
Sgt. Joshua Margolies a team leader 3rd Recon discusses
Sgt. Joshua Margolies a team leader 3rd Recon discusses the differences between the standard operating procedures of the two nations. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, III Marine Division, III Marine ... 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
A rescue craft rushes toward members of its team as
A rescue craft rushes toward members of its team as a CH-47 Chinook helicopter regains altitude and exits the area after members of Singapore Armed Forces Naval Diving Unit leapt out of the aircraft during helo... 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
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. James Laster (left), deputy chief
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. James Laster (left), deputy chief of staff for Combined Joint Operations, International Security Assistance Force, Joint Command, native of Dallas, Texas, and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Gary Vol... 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
Sailors from shock trauma platoon, attached to Combat
Sailors from shock trauma platoon, attached to Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, rush a simulated casualty to a landing zone during casualty evacuation drills with c... More
Heavy equipment operators with Combat Engineer Company,
Heavy equipment operators with Combat Engineer Company, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, reconstruct a berm on a range here, Feb. 8, during Exercise Cobra Gold 2012... More
Sgt. Kyle J. Becker, team leader with Force Reconnaisance
Sgt. Kyle J. Becker, team leader with Force Reconnaisance Company, 3rd Reconnaisance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducts professional military education to Royal Thai Marine... More
Lt. Col. Toshiharu Fukamizu waits to sign the memorandum
Lt. Col. Toshiharu Fukamizu waits to sign the memorandum of agreement at the Hijudai Maneuver Area Feb. 8. The memorandum of agreement is a set of rules that allows both the Japanese and Marine Corps to fulfill... More
Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and
Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, look on as a firing mission is verified at the Hijudai M... 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
Cmdr. Puthaparn, a nurse with the Royal Thai Navy and
Cmdr. Puthaparn, a nurse with the Royal Thai Navy and instructor with Tactical Casualty Combat Care team along with Petty Officer 3rd Class John A. Bitella, a hospital corpsman with 3rd Medical Battalion team, ... 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
Members of the Kyushu Defense Bureau and Marines with
Members of the Kyushu Defense Bureau and Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, hold a press conference at the Hijudai Maneuver Area Feb. 9. The c... More
Royal Thai Marine Corps advance toward the objective
Royal Thai Marine Corps advance toward the objective while U.S. Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit provide security during the multilateral amphibious assault here Feb. 10. The Marines were conductin... 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
Sailors with Shock Trauma Platoon, 3rd Medical Battalion,
Sailors with Shock Trauma Platoon, 3rd Medical Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conduct training with simulated casualties during Cobra Gold '... More
Marines from Amphibious Assault Company, Combat Assault
Marines from Amphibious Assault Company, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force and a Royal Thai Marine patrol and search for improvised explosive devices as part of count... 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
Thailand, Republic of Korea, US forces conduct amphibious assault
A Republic of Korea Marine provides security while U.S. Marines from Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, rush toward the objective during the multilateral ... 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
Staff Sgt. Peter A. Scott, a platoon sergeant with
Staff Sgt. Peter A. Scott, a platoon sergeant with Combat Engineer Company, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, gives a demolition handling and usage class during demo... More
Royal Thai Marines receives professional military
Royal Thai Marines receives professional military instruction on how to properly engage targets at the amphibious assault vehicle gunnery range at the training area here Feb. 11. Royal Thai and the Republic of ... More
Royal Thai, U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines participate
Royal Thai, U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines participate in a survival training class during Exercise Cobra Gold 2012 here Feb. 11. The training showed Marines how to survive in jungle terrain such as; findin... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Crystal N. Straub, a Mena,
Petty Officer 2nd Class Crystal N. Straub, a Mena, Ark., native, explains the benefits using a simulated mannequin for training to local Royal Thai doctors during Exercise Cobra Gold 2012. Straub, a hospital co... More
During a cultural exchange, a Royal Thai Marine demonstrates
During a cultural exchange, a Royal Thai Marine demonstrates his kicking ability he uses for Muay Thai boxing at the training area here Feb. 15. Royal Thai Marines, Republic of Korea Marines and U.S. Marines wi... 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
Children from a Children’s Welfare Center in Beppu
Children from a Children’s Welfare Center in Beppu City, Japan, listened to Lance Cpl. Perry, an artilleryman with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, play a medley of songs Feb. 25. Perry was part of a commun... 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
Jacob Laurel, 9, swings on a tire recently hung by
Jacob Laurel, 9, swings on a tire recently hung by Armed Forces of the Philippines and U. S. service members in his village of Santa Juliana, April 23. Together with villagers and Armed Forces of the Philippine... More
Marines and sailors of 3rd Marine Regiment are led
Marines and sailors of 3rd Marine Regiment are led by the unit’s command element during a memorial run toward Boondocker training area, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, for a ceremony commemorating the regiment’s fall... More
Marines convoy to Yausubetsu Maneuver Area
Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, prepare to transport 12 105 mm howitzers and more than 100 tactical vehicles from Hanasaki Port to the Yausubetsu Maneuver Area June 8 in preparation for Artill... More
Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, conduct
Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, conduct live-fire training during Artillery Relocation Training Program 12-1 at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, June 22. The regiment is part of 3rd ... 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
Marines unload vehicles and gear from the Westpac Express
Marines unload vehicles and gear from the Westpac Express vessel in Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea July 10 for the Korean Marine Exchange Program 12-7. The overarching goal of KMEP 12-7 is to enhance and improve... More
Senior Chief Petty Officer Reese D. Ritter explains
Senior Chief Petty Officer Reese D. Ritter explains to Marines and sailors how to conduct a medical evacuation here July 14 during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 12-7. KMEP 12-7, which is scheduled to conti... More
Lance Cpl. Jadys Hernandez sets up communications equipment
Lance Cpl. Jadys Hernandez sets up communications equipment during a forward movement rehearsal July 15 in Tonghyeon-ri, Republic of Korea during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 12-7. The rehearsal gave the ... More
Glueck visits Marines training in Australia
Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck speaks to the Marines of Marine Rotational Force-Darwin at Robertson Barracks July 16 during a visit to Australia. During his visit, Glueck also met with Brigadier Fergus McLachlan an... More
ROK, U.S. Marines conduct artillery live-fire exercise
Republic of Korea Marines fire artillery from a K-55 self-propelled gun July 18 in Tonghyeon-ri, Republic of Korea during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 12-7. The ROK Marines fired the first 50 rounds and t... More
Republic of Korea Marines fire artillery from a K-55
Republic of Korea Marines fire artillery from a K-55 self-propelled gun July 18 in Tonghyeon-ri, Republic of Korea during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 12-7. The ROK Marines fired the first 50 rounds and t... 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
Cpl. Alan M. Grenert, left, fires a Republic of Korea
Cpl. Alan M. Grenert, left, fires a Republic of Korea Marine K-6 heavy machine gun from the turret of the K-55 self-propelled gun July 23 at Nightmare Range, Republic of Korea during the Korean Marine Exchange ... 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
A Marine with Company F sets up a 60 mm mortar to provide
A Marine with Company F sets up a 60 mm mortar to provide accurate illumination for suppression of targets by aircraft with Marine Fighter-Attack Squadron 232 during Exercise Southern Frontier 2012 in Delamere ... 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
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Tory Martin, a rifleman with
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Tory Martin, a rifleman with 3rd Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and 20-year-old native of Twentynine Palms, Calif., replaces the safety pin of a Stingball gre... 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
Sgt. 1st Class Koji Sato analyzes the terrain before
Sgt. 1st Class Koji Sato analyzes the terrain before choosing his firing position during Exercise Forest Light 12-01 at the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Oita prefecture, Japan Aug. 21. Sato is with the special shooti... More
Forces fire during Forest Light
Lance Cpl. Bradley M. Sartain fires the MK153 shoulder-launched multipurpose assault weapon during Exercise Forest Light 12-01 at the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Oita prefecture, Japan, Aug. 23. The bilateral exerci... 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
Marines prepare to fire rounds from an M777A2 155 mm
Marines prepare to fire rounds from an M777A2 155 mm howitzer at East Fuji Maneuver Area in mainland Japan Sept. 11. The Marines wait for fire commands from the fire direction center prior to sending rounds dow... 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
Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine
Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, prepare their gear for Exercise Croix du Sud 2012 at Camp Schwab Oct. 5. Croix du Sud is a multilateral exercise hosted by the French armed forces ... More
Members of Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Okinawa perform
Members of Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Okinawa perform at the U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa’s Hispanic Heritage Month observance at Camp Lester Oct. 5. They danced as part of an observance for Hispanic Heritage... More
Marines and French Marine paratrooper Lance Cpl. Marvin
Marines and French Marine paratrooper Lance Cpl. Marvin Lelarge eat lunch together on the first day of Exercise Croix de Sud at Camp la Broche, New Caledonia, Oct. 13. U.S. and French Marines came together for ... More
French Marine paratroopers descend after a jump during
French Marine paratroopers descend after a jump during Exercise Croix du Sud at Camp la Broche on New Caledonia Oct. 13. The paratroopers jumped from 300 meters while British Army soldiers with The Royal Gurkha... More
French Marine Pfc. Christopher Bazin, left and U.S.
French Marine Pfc. Christopher Bazin, left and U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. David C. Poynter call in a simulated enemy improvised explosive device sighted on a patrol during Exercise Croix du Sud at Camp la Broche, ... More
Lt. Col. Kendall A. Martinez receives a Bronze Star
Lt. Col. Kendall A. Martinez receives a Bronze Star Medal, gold star in lieu of second award, from Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr. at the III Marine Expeditionary Force headquarters building at Camp Courtney Oct... More
Sgt. Kyle J. Becker sets his rifle rigging system in
Sgt. Kyle J. Becker sets his rifle rigging system in an Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter during aerial sniper training at Range 19 at Camp Hansen Oct. 15. The purpose of the training was to ensure the Marin... More
Sgt. Gabriel P. Rebischke locates his target through
Sgt. Gabriel P. Rebischke locates his target through the sights on a laser range finder while simulating calls for fire during a night operation test on the supporting arms virtual trainer at Camp Hansen Oct. 1... More
ROK, US Marines conduct mountain warfare training
Sgt. Maj. Steven E. Collier finishes the mountain climbing portion of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Oct. 16. The course is designed to enhance the confidence and skills of ... More
Terumi Tokuda, left, chainsaws the remaining pieces
Terumi Tokuda, left, chainsaws the remaining pieces of his collapsed house as Lance Cpl. Mitchell C. Dunson assists him at Henoko Oct. 17. Marines and sailors volunteered to help Tokuda, a Henoko resident, take... More
West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin, West Virginia
West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin, West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin, Maj. Gen. James Hoyer, and Hershel “Woody” Williams and his daughters celebrate the dedication of a new armed forces reserve center na... More
Cpl. Rachel A. Yuan and Cpl. Oscar Lopezdenitez sweep
Cpl. Rachel A. Yuan and Cpl. Oscar Lopezdenitez sweep and shovel sand covering a walkway during a community relations event at Uken Beach Oct. 21. Service members stationed at Camp Courtney along with members o... More
Uken Beach brightened by service, community members
Chihiro Suzuki, left, Midori Chinen, center, and Lance Cpl. Justin W. Honer pick up trash during a community relations event at Uken Beach, Okinawa, Oct. 21. Honer is an intelligence specialist with 3rd Marine ... More
French Marine Cpl. Nicholas Foubert, an infantryman
French Marine Cpl. Nicholas Foubert, an infantryman with the 8th Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment, glances back on his squad while patrolling during a training scenario as part of Exercise Amercal 2012, Oct. ... More