Members of the Japan Self-Defense Force collect debris
Members of the Japan Self-Defense Force collect debris at the Minato Elementary School here April 2. U.S. service members and members of the JSDF visited the school to help clear reminisce of debris caused by t... More
Japanese girls ride by a pile of debris caused by the
Japanese girls ride by a pile of debris caused by the tsunami that swept the area here March 11. U.S. service members were in the area to help clear debris at the Minato Elementary School as part of Operation Tomodachi.
MEU arrives in Darwin. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
Marines with Company F, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Australian Defence Force members unload gear from an Australian military vehicle Aug. 1 in ... More
Lance Cpl. Cody M. Holmes demonstrates how to properly
Lance Cpl. Cody M. Holmes demonstrates how to properly apply a tourniquet on Pfc. Brandy L. Vinsonteeter while members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and Marines observe March 2 during Exercise Forest L... More
Marines observe as Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
Marines observe as Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members demonstrate how to use a kerosene heater here March 4 during exercise Forest Light 12-2. The purpose of Forest Light 12-2 is to enhance the interoperab... More
Marines march during the opening ceremony for exercise
Marines march during the opening ceremony for exercise Forest Light 12-2 here March 4. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiments 35 and 37 trained with members with 4th Infantry Regiment, 5th Brigade, Japan Groun... More
Marines post security and await follow-on instructions
Marines post security and await follow-on instructions during rehearsals here March 7, 2012. The rehearsals were conducted in preparation of a two-day field training exercise. The Marines are from Combat Logist... More
Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers passes
Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers passes through friendly lines as Marines maintain security during rehearsals here March 7, 2012. The rehearsals were conducted in preparation of a two-day field train... More
A Marine posts security as his platoon halts during
A Marine posts security as his platoon halts during a field training exercise here March 8. Marines from 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force and members from 4th Infantry Regiment, 5th Br... More
Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members
Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members compete in a tug-of-war competition here, March 11. The Marines and JGSDF members conducted the competition following the conclusion of field training events ... More
Royal Thai and U.S. Marines conducted a bilateral pistol
Royal Thai and U.S. Marines conducted a bilateral pistol shoot Feb. 16 in Sattahip, Chonburi province, Kingdom of Thailand, during exercise Cobra Gold 2013. CG 13, in its 32nd iteration, is the largest multinat... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kirby A. Smith, a cyber network
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kirby A. Smith, a cyber network operator fires his M9 service pistol during a bilateral shoot with Royal Thai Marines Feb. 16 in Sattahip, Chonburi province, Kingdom of Thailand, during e... More
Sgt. Travis D. Caron, left, stands in formation during
Sgt. Travis D. Caron, left, stands in formation during the opening ceremony of Exercise Forest Light 13-3 Feb. 26 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan. The exercise is a semiannual tr... More
Bilateral cold weather training begins
Lt. Col. James A. Ryans expresses his excitement for upcoming bilateral training during the opening ceremony for Exercise Forest Light 13-3 Feb. 26 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japa... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. 1st Class Tatsuya
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. 1st Class Tatsuya Fukase discusses tactics and techniques with 2nd Lt. Adam T. Wolfe Feb. 27 during a helicopter-borne insertion rehearsal at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area ... More
From left, Lance Cpls. Josh E. Kusar and Matthew J.
From left, Lance Cpls. Josh E. Kusar and Matthew J. Rajt assemble an M41 Saber Improved Target Acquisition System Feb. 28 prior to conducting a live-fire demonstration at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokka... More
Marines patrol through strong winds and heavy snow
Marines patrol through strong winds and heavy snow March 2 during a comprehensive bilateral field training exercise as part of Exercise Forest Light 13-3 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members show Marines
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members show Marines how to fall properly during ski training March 5 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan. The training was a part of Exercise Forest ... More
Lt. Col. James A. Ryans speaks to Japan Ground Self-Defense
Lt. Col. James A. Ryans speaks to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members and Marines March 6 during the closing ceremony for Exercise Forest Light 13-3 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture,... More
Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members
Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members discuss combat lifesaving procedures March 6 during Exercise Forest Light 13-3 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan. Forest Light i... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members held a cultural
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members held a cultural exchange for Marines and sailors March 8 following the conclusion of Exercise Forest Light 13-3 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, ... More
Cpl. Tad Klein inspects the conversion area of an MV-22B
Cpl. Tad Klein inspects the conversion area of an MV-22B Osprey after it landed at Clark Air Base, Republic of the Philippines April 3 for the upcoming exercise Balikatan 2013. The exercise is an annual bilater... More
F/A-18 Hornet aircraft land at Clark Air Base, Republic
F/A-18 Hornet aircraft land at Clark Air Base, Republic of the Philippines April 4 for the upcoming exercise Balikatan 2013. The exercise, in its 29th iteration, is an annual bilateral training evolution aimed ... More
U.S. Marine pilots conduct familiarization flights
U.S. Marine pilots conduct familiarization flights over various locations in the Philippines April 5 in preparation for operations during exercise Balikatan 2013. Throughout the exercise Marine Medium Tiltrotor... More
Timberlake visits airfield, greets Marines during Balikatan 2013
Brig. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake, left, greets Lance Cpl. Derek E. Arbuckle at Clark Air Base, Republic of the Philippines April 6 during exercise Balikatan 2013. Timberlake, commanding general of 3rd Marine Exp... More
Cpl. Angel M. Navarrete, right, explains emergency
Cpl. Angel M. Navarrete, right, explains emergency entrance and egress procedures of the MV-22B Osprey to Filipino and American aircraft rescue fire fighters at Clark Air Base, Republic of the Philippines April... More
U.S. Marine aircraft rescue firefighters demonstrate
U.S. Marine aircraft rescue firefighters demonstrate the capabilities of the K-12 rescue saw to Filipino firefighters April 8 at Clark Field, Philippines, as part of exercise Balikatan 2013. BK13 is an annual b... More
Landing support specialists back away after connecting
Landing support specialists back away after connecting a Humvee to a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey during external training at Subic Bay, Philippines, during exercise Freedom Banner 2013. The training was the... More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Jose Acevedo explains the use
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Jose Acevedo explains the use of equipment from the HAL hook and line system, used for basic rigging and transporting, to Filipino explosive ordnance technicians at Clark Field, Republic ... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Derrick N. Mays shakes hands
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Derrick N. Mays shakes hands with Filipino children from local schools at Clark Field, Philippines, April 13 during a static display for exercise Balikatan 2013. National and international... More
Cpl. Griffith D. Moore puts fuses on M777A2 155 mm
Cpl. Griffith D. Moore puts fuses on M777A2 155 mm lightweight howitzer rounds Aug. 21 at the Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex during Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-8. Throughout the exercise, Republic of Korea a... More
Western Army, Marines focus on communications
Col. Scott F. Stebbins delivers the keynote address at the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Okinawa conference Sept. 20 at the Crow’s Nest on Camp Shields. Stebbins is the commanding offi... More
Col. Peter S. Rubin and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
Col. Peter S. Rubin and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Shoji Katsui attend a bilateral training conference to discuss legal issues and requirements for judge advocates in relation to amphibious operations... 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
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Brian D. Psolka, front-left,
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Brian D. Psolka, front-left, and members of the Northeastern Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force move humanitarian aid and disaster relief supplies aboard an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor air... More
Col. Preston W. Jones, from Harrisonburg, Virginia,
Col. Preston W. Jones, from Harrisonburg, Virginia, gives opening remarks during the III Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise and Training Convention Nov. 25 at Camp Hansen. Jones spoke to the Marines about the ... More
Local Thai children attend open house on military base
Kimlung Maileaew Jungjuren, a student at Yothinnukun School sprays water out of a hand line with the help of Aircraft Firefighter Rescue Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, ... More
U.S. Marine pilot Capt. Ernie Drake shows Yothinnukun
U.S. Marine pilot Capt. Ernie Drake shows Yothinnukun School student, Nattasit Attapolpisarn, the gear he uses when operating an aircraft during an open house held by Royal Thai Air Force Wing 1 and U.S. Marine... More
A U.S. Marine pilot enters the cockpit of an F/A-18
A U.S. Marine pilot enters the cockpit of an F/A-18 Hornet, Feb. 16. U.S. Marines attached to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Royal Thai Air Force tr... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Angel M. MoralesBrignoni demonstrates
U.S. Marine Cpl. Angel M. MoralesBrignoni demonstrates a combat get-up for Mongolian Armed Forces service members during exercise Golden Steppe 3, at the Five Hills Training Area in Tavantolgoi, Mongolia, July ... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Angel M. MoralesBrignoni demonstrates
U.S. Marine Cpl. Angel M. MoralesBrignoni demonstrates hand and arm signals for Mongolian Armed Forces service members during exercise Golden Steppe 3, at the Five Hills Training Area in Tavantolgoi, Mongolia, ... More
Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, stationed aboard
Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, stationed aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, settles in at Camp Aibano, Japan, Sept. 7, 2015, in support of Exercise Forest Light 16-1. MWSS-171’s main purpose dur... More
Lance Cpl. Tharen J. Leach, an infantry rifleman with
Lance Cpl. Tharen J. Leach, an infantry rifleman with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines, executes a toshu kakuto technique on Santo-rikuso Minoru Oka, a combat instructor in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, during... More
U.S. Marine Capt. Chase Bradford addresses Japanese
U.S. Marine Capt. Chase Bradford addresses Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force members and Marines, Sept. 14, 2015, at Camp Imazu, Takashima, Japan, to explain the three key objectives for his company's upcoming... More
U.S. Marines move between landing zones during a CH-53E
U.S. Marines move between landing zones during a CH-53E Super Stallion rotary-wing aircraft assault transport at Aibano Training Area, Sept. 15, 2015. The assault transport supported a bilateral-air-assault com... More
Marines prepare to board a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter
Marines prepare to board a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter for the final exercise of Forest Light 16-1 at Camp Imazu, Takashima, Japan, Sept. 15, 2015. The Marines were airlifted by the helicopters to move to ... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Japan Self Defense Force members transport supplies onto an MV-22B Osprey aboard the JS Hyuga (DDH ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kyle Beynon, administration
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kyle Beynon, administration non-commissioned officer in charge for the Command Element, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit helps load relief supplies alongside Japan Self Defense Force member... More
Japan Ground Self Defense Force personnel carry supplies
Japan Ground Self Defense Force personnel carry supplies from a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), in Hakus... More
Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265
Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit secure relief supplies aboard an MV-22B Osprey on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan April 20, before deliveri... More
Japan Ground Self Defense Force personnel carry supplies
Japan Ground Self Defense Force personnel carry supplies from a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (M... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force, talks to U.S. Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionry Unit on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April ... More
A service member raises a Japanese child to see through
A service member raises a Japanese child to see through the windows of an aircraft during the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2016 Air Show, May 5, 2016. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has conducted a... More
Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni hosted friendship
Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni hosted friendship day May 5, 2016. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has conducted a single-day air show and open house specifically designed to foster positive relationships between the... More
Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni hosted friendship
Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni hosted friendship day May 5, 2016. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has conducted a single-day air show and open house specifically designed to foster positive relationships between the... More
Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni hosted friendship
Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni hosted friendship day May 5, 2016. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has conducted a single-day air show and open house specifically designed to foster positive relationships between the... More
Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni hosted friendship
Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni hosted friendship day May 5, 2016. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has conducted a single-day air show and open house specifically designed to foster positive relationships between the... More
Guests crowd the gates at Marine Corps Air Station
Guests crowd the gates at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan in anticipation of the Friendship Day 2016 air show, May 5, 2016. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has conducted a single-day air show and open house sp... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Elisha Keller, training officer
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Elisha Keller, training officer with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, explains air support operations to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Mitsuhiko Nakadai and J... More
U.S. Marines with 12th Marines Regiment, 3D Marine
U.S. Marines with 12th Marines Regiment, 3D Marine Divison and Japanese Ground Self Defense Force with the 15th brigade participate in guard and protect exercise, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 6, 2016. Guar... More
161006-N-DX698-097 YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan (Oct. 6,
161006-N-DX698-097 YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan (Oct. 6, 2016) Adm. Harry B. Harris, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, passes the U.S. Forces-Japan (USFJ) flag to Lt. Gen. Jerry Martinez during an Assumption of Comm... More
U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade and
U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade and service members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force salute the national colors of both nations, Dec. 7, 2016, at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, during th... More
U.S. Marines and service members of the Japan Ground
U.S. Marines and service members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force prepare to present U.S. and Japanese national colors during the opening ceremony of the Yama Sakura 71 exercise Dec. 7, 2016, at Camp Cour... More
Kunihiko Toyama poses for a photo June 5 at the Camp
Kunihiko Toyama poses for a photo June 5 at the Camp Foster Fire Station, Okinawa, Japan. Firefighters in Okinawa work hand in hand with U.S. personnel to protect the military community and Okinawa residents fr... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph P. Stolba takes
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph P. Stolba takes a break after conducting dry fires on the Light Armored Vehicle range in Hokudaien, Japan in support of Northern Viper, Aug. 13th, 2017. Northern Viper is a c... More
Aircraft Rescue Firefighters: Walking into Fire
Cpl. Jeremie Lewis poses for a photo Aug. 16 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Lewis, a Southhaven, Mississippi, native, is an aircraft rescue firefighter with Headquarters and Headquarters S... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA)
U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 lead a group of Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) personnel during an educational tour and class centered on the F-35B Lightning II at Marine Corps... More
U.S. Marines Sgt. Almar Bennett (right) and Lance Cpl.
U.S. Marines Sgt. Almar Bennett (right) and Lance Cpl. Ricardo Montes slide glass window panes into slots during construction at Esperanza Daycare Center in support of KAMANDAG. Bilateral exercises such as KAMA... More
A Philippine Navy seabee cuts concrete for the window
A Philippine Navy seabee cuts concrete for the window installation of a canteen building at Esperanza Elementary School as part of KAMANDAG in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines, Sept. 30, 2017. Bilateral exercises... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Michael S. Payne, the Staff
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Michael S. Payne, the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy director, presents a gift to Japan Ground Self Defense Force Warrant Officer Ito Souetsu, sergeant major of 21st Infantry Regime... More
A Japanese CH-47 lands on White Beach Naval Base during
A Japanese CH-47 lands on White Beach Naval Base during exercise Guard and Protect on White Beach Naval Base, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 07, 2017. Exercise Guard and Protect is an annual exercise designed to enhance ... More
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan— Col. Mark Coppess gives
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan— Col. Mark Coppess gives a brief to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force officer candidates March 23 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The brief covered the cooperat... More