Marine moms celebrated Mother's Day with a free massage
Marine moms celebrated Mother's Day with a free massage at the Del Mar Beach Resort at Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 5. All moms currently serving with 9th Communication Battalion and 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaiso... More
Staff Sgt. Randy Camacho, a martial arts instructor
Staff Sgt. Randy Camacho, a martial arts instructor trainer with 9th Communication Battalion, addresses graduates of the martial arts instructor course at Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 12. The Marine Corps Marti... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. 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
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
Participants of the 9th Communication Battalion Spartan
Participants of the 9th Communication Battalion Spartan Spouse Day are led through exercises to demonstrate a typical day of recruit training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 25. Marine spouses were invited... More
Lance Cpl. Michael Tate, I Marine Expeditionary Force
Lance Cpl. Michael Tate, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, 9th Communications Battalion, Company B, Spectrum Platoon, uses rock salt to ground an electrical wire connected to a satellite communic... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sam Lavanway, a field radio
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sam Lavanway, a field radio operator with 9th Communication (9th Comm) Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, sets up an AL3 Golden Series Mast antenna at Marine Corps... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Frank Lograsso, a tactical
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Frank Lograsso, a tactical transmitter operator with 9th Communication Battalion (9th Comm), I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, sets up a communication antenna at Marine Corp... More
Marines and their moms celebrated Mother's Day on the
Marines and their moms celebrated Mother's Day on the beach with free massages at Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 5. All moms with 9th Communication Battalion and 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company were invited ... More
Staff Sgt. Randy Camacho, a martial arts instructor
Staff Sgt. Randy Camacho, a martial arts instructor trainer with 9th Communication Battalion, congratulates the honor graduate of the martial arts instructor course, Sgt. Geovanie Maldonado with 9th Comm. Bn. a... 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
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
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
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
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 engage
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force engage targets in a shooting drill while conducting scout sniper training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 29, 2014. Iron Fist... 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
U.S. Marine Cpl. Shawn Brakey, fire-support man, 1st
U.S. Marine Cpl. Shawn Brakey, fire-support man, 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, helps a soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force locate points on his map during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Ca... More
U.S. Navy Capt. Martin L. Pompeo, center, commanding
U.S. Navy Capt. Martin L. Pompeo, center, commanding officer, Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific, speaks with officials of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, while visiting a training site during Ex... More
U.S. Marine 2nd Lt. Justin Seignemartin, right, Japanese
U.S. Marine 2nd Lt. Justin Seignemartin, right, Japanese translator, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sits with a soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Penld... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with 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 20... More
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force identifies targets while conducting call-for-fire exercises with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Ca... 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 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
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force listens to Division Schools instructors while conducting an unknown distance drill during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 6, 2014. ... More
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force cleans an 84mm Carl Gustav recoilless rifle while training with U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Cam... More
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force uses low-crawl as a stalking technique during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 10, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious exercise that br... More
A 7-ton Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement gets loaded
A 7-ton Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement gets loaded onto a Landing Craft Air Cushion to be transported to San Clemente Island during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 12, 2014. Iro... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force plots his targets while training with U.S. Marines from 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard San Clemente Island, Calif.... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Bryan Hall, right, commander, 1st
U.S. Marine Maj. Bryan Hall, right, commander, 1st Brigade Platoon, 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, speaks with officials of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard San ... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force calls for fire while training with U.S. Marines from 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company look at their targets during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard San Clem... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force swim
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force swim onto the beach while conducting an amphibious raid during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 15, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious ... More
U.S. Marine Chief Warrant Officer 3 Ronald Molamphy,
U.S. Marine Chief Warrant Officer 3 Ronald Molamphy, middle, battalion maintenance officer, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, speaks with officials of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force about the AAV-7 Assault ... More
A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment,
A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, posts security while conducting an amphibious landing during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 19, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibio... More
Lance Cpl. Michael Tate and Lance Cpl. Michael Manukyan,
Lance Cpl. Michael Tate and Lance Cpl. Michael Manukyan, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, 9th Communications Battalion, Company B, Spectrum Platoon, add water to rock salt to ground an electrica... More
U.S. Marines with 9th Communication (9th Comm) Battalion,
U.S. Marines with 9th Communication (9th Comm) Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, set up an AL3 Golden Series Mast antenna at Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA), Mar... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Cullen Forster, a tactical
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Cullen Forster, a tactical transmitter operator with 9th Communication Battalion (9th Comm), I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, adjusts frequencies on a Harris RT-1694D radio... More
Kris Zoller, a massage therapist, gives a Marine mom
Kris Zoller, a massage therapist, gives a Marine mom a massage at a 9th Communication Battalion and 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company Mother's Day party at the Del Mar Beach Resort at Camp Pendleton, Calif.... More
Sgt. Geovanie Maldonado, a field wireman with 9th
Sgt. Geovanie Maldonado, a field wireman with 9th Communication Battalion takes his seat after being recognized as the honor graduate of the martial arts instructor course at Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 12. Ma... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct immediate action drills inside a Modular Amphibious Egress Trainer while conducting Underwater Egress training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Cam... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force introduces himself to Marines from !st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 23, 2014. Iron Fist... More
Japanese Col. Matushi Kunii, left, commanding officer,
Japanese Col. Matushi Kunii, left, commanding officer, Western Army Infantry Regiment, addresses U.S. Marines and sailors and Japanese soldiers during the opening ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force prepare
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force prepare to be submerged in a Modular Amphibious Egress Trainer while conducting Underwater Egress training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton,... 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 for morning physical training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan.... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force examine
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force examine how to properly load and fasten a combat rubber reconnaissance craft using the “Soft Duck” method while conducting Helo Cast training during Exercise Ir... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force listens to a Division Schools instructor as he crawls through a pond in a ghillie suit during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 24, 2... More
A U.S. Marine with 1st Marine Division Schools coaches
A U.S. Marine with 1st Marine Division Schools coaches a soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force at basic sniper training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 27, 2014. Ir... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force uses hand-and-arm signals to communicate with soldiers on other boats while conducting navigation drills during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Naval Amphibious... 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 talk through future procedures on their hike during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, C... More
A U.S. Marine, right, pre-scout sniper instructor,
A U.S. Marine, right, pre-scout sniper instructor, 1st Marine Division Schools, clears the weapon of a soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force after a shooting drill during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboa... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force perform
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force perform surf passages while conducting reconnaissance training with the Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Naval... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct fire-support exercises with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 30, 2014. Iron Fist... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force prepare
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force prepare to board a Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Craft to conduct an amphibious raid as part of reconnaissance training with the Expeditionary Warfare Training G... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Brandon Razzano, field radio operator,
U.S. Marine Sgt. Brandon Razzano, field radio operator, 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, sits with soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force at lunch during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pen... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with 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 20... More
A U.S. Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st
A U.S. Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division descends from a 30-foot tower while performing fast-rope insertion training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb... More
I Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General, Lt.
I Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General, Lt. Gen. John A. Toolan, visits a classroom with U.S. Marines from 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company and soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force du... More
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force takes notes while conducting call-for-fire exercises with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., F... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct unknown distance drills using M24 rifles during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 6, 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 gives a demonstration with an 84mm Carl Gustav recoilless rifle while training with U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, during Exercise Iron ... More
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force uses skull-drag as a stalking technique during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 10, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious exercise that b... More
A High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle gets loaded
A High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle gets loaded onto a Landing Craft Air Cushion to be transported to San Clemente Island during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 12, 2014. Ir... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Bill Wischmeyer, executive officer,
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Bill Wischmeyer, executive officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks with Maj. Gen. Hiroaki Kawamoto, deputy chief of staff (operations), Western Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force... More
U.S. Marines from 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company
U.S. Marines from 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company and soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force call for fire during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard San Clemente Island, Calif., Feb. 13, 2014. Iron... More
U.S. Marines from 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company
U.S. Marines from 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company call for fire while training with soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard San Clemente Island, Calif., Feb... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force make
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force make a beach landing while conducting an amphibious raid during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 15, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious... More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Pedro Guerrero, right, section
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Pedro Guerrero, right, section leader, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, briefs officials of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force on safety procedures while conducting a splash demonstratio... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, post security while conducting an amphibious landing during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 19, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious... More