A Marine, right, with 7th Communication Battalion,
A Marine, right, with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF pounds rice to make mochi Jan. 16 at Hikarigaoka Nursing Home in Okinawa, Japan. Marines, sailors an... More
Lance Cpls. Jonathan P. Delgado, left, and Taylor C.
Lance Cpls. Jonathan P. Delgado, left, and Taylor C. Branyan execute speed reloads Sept. 11 on the well deck of the USNS Sacagawea. The Marines completed the drills to improve speed in reload techniques vital t... More
Staff Sgt. Milton Donatus, right, instructs Palau national
Staff Sgt. Milton Donatus, right, instructs Palau national law enforcement officers on the operations of the M9A1 9 mm service pistol Sept. 16 in Irai, Palau. The chance to come home and instruct the training w... More
Gunnery Sgt. Juan Padilla, right, Cpl. Christopher
Gunnery Sgt. Juan Padilla, right, Cpl. Christopher A. Degraw, center, and Cpl. Cameron Huntelman work together to quickly set up an OE-254 antenna Sept. 16 in Irai, Palau. The training improved the Marines prof... More
Cpl. Andrew W. O’Malley pilots a Bridge Erection Boat
Cpl. Andrew W. O’Malley pilots a Bridge Erection Boat while maneuvering an Improved Ribbon Bridge component during ship-to-shore transport operations Sept. 23 in logistical support of Amphibious Landing Exercis... More
A civilian mariner directs a CH-53E Super Stallion
A civilian mariner directs a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a landing Oct. 1 on the flight deck of the USNS Sacagawea in Subic Bay, Philippines. Marines are taking part in exercise T-AKE 14-2, a mariti... More
U.S. Marines participating in T-AKE 14-2 transport
U.S. Marines participating in T-AKE 14-2 transport pallets of Meals, Ready-to-Eat using components of an Improved Ribbon Bridge pushed by Bridge Erection Boats while executing ship-to-shore transport operations... More
Lance Cpls. Kevin A. Cortez, right, and Brandon D.
Lance Cpls. Kevin A. Cortez, right, and Brandon D. Dodge load magazines Oct. 31 on the flight deck of the USNS Sacagawea. Marines further developed their marksmanship fundamentals during two days of live-fire. ... More
Marines compete in a dizzy izzy relay race Nov. 14
Marines compete in a dizzy izzy relay race Nov. 14 on Camp Hansen’s Parade Field during a 3rd Intelligence Battalion field meet. The event brought Marines together for some friendly competition, increasing unit... More
IE SHIMA, OKINAWA, Japan — Marines static line jump
IE SHIMA, OKINAWA, Japan — Marines static line jump out of a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft Nov. 20, 2014 over Ie Shima Training Facility, off the northwest coast of Okinawa, Japan. While performing a low leve... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. 1st Class Yatsuka
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. 1st Class Yatsuka Ikeda, left, helps U.S. Marine 1st Sgt. Timothy Babcock set up the American flag Dec. 1 before the opening ceremony for Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jonas G. Dewald works with a
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jonas G. Dewald works with a fellow Marine to don his ghillie suit Dec. 2 in the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. The concealment training is part of Forest ... More
U.S. Marines observe a karate demonstration Dec. 5
U.S. Marines observe a karate demonstration Dec. 5 at Kaishin High School in Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Marines participating in Forest Light 15-1 took a day off from training to visit local high schools to ex... More
Lance Cpls. Cory P. Daugherty, right, and Samuel S.
Lance Cpls. Cory P. Daugherty, right, and Samuel S. Jacobson execute live-fire rocket battle drills Dec. 6 during Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest L... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members provide forward
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members provide forward security Dec. 9 during Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest Light is a routine, semi-annual exer... More
Lance Cpl. Tyler D. Henderson sprints during a machine
Lance Cpl. Tyler D. Henderson sprints during a machine gun drill Jan. 7 at Range 9 in the Central Training Area. Machine gun drills are an exercise where Marines sprint in teams of three towards a notional enem... More
Marines evacuate a simulated casualty Jan. 10 on Camp
Marines evacuate a simulated casualty Jan. 10 on Camp Courtney in Okinawa, Japan. The Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force took part in a night raid as the first of three situat... More
Sgts. David A. Lopez, left, Roberto A. Martinez, center,
Sgts. David A. Lopez, left, Roberto A. Martinez, center, and Paul A. Baran pose for a photo Feb. 9 at Kin Blue Training Area. The three sergeants gave their keys to success as small unit leaders in the Marine C... More
U.S. Marines tie knots March 16 at the 1st Republic
U.S. Marines tie knots March 16 at the 1st Republic of Korea Marine Division Mountain Warfare Training Center in Pohang, South Korea. The U.S. Marines learned several different types of knots throughout a five ... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Michael G. Dempich, right, talks to
U.S. Marine Cpl. Michael G. Dempich, right, talks to a Republic of Korea Marine March 23 at Susungri Range in Pohang, South Korea. The Marines completed a week of fire support coordination training with Republi... More
U.S. Marines Maj. Warren Leong, left, and Maj. Joseph
U.S. Marines Maj. Warren Leong, left, and Maj. Joseph L. White plan relief efforts April 29 before leaving here in support of the disaster relief for Nepal. U.S. Pacific Command sent a military Joint Humanitari... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Alexis M. Osorio-Rosales ties
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Alexis M. Osorio-Rosales ties down a pallet of supplies April 29 in support of the disaster relief for Nepal. U.S. Pacific Command sent a military Joint Humanitarian Assistance Survey Tea... More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Justin Schmidt and Leading Pvt.
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Justin Schmidt and Leading Pvt. Kana Furusho with the 15th Brigade Band, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, sing together during the 20th Annual Combined Band Concert, at Okinawa Civic Hall... More
Seaman Zachary W. Morley treats a patient during shock
Seaman Zachary W. Morley treats a patient during shock trauma training, part of Blue Chromite 2016, in Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2015. Blue Chromite is training designed to strengthen the amphibious proficiency ... More
Cpl. Michael B. Wheeler, from Buffalo, New York, applies
Cpl. Michael B. Wheeler, from Buffalo, New York, applies camouflage paint on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, while preparing for a regimental air assault during Blue Chromite 2016, Oct. 31, 2015. Blue Chromite is ... More
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter inserts a Bridge
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter inserts a Bridge Erection Boat into the water in the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, during Blue Chromite 2016, Nov. 2, 2015. This was the first time that Improved Ribb... More
A Marine, right, with 7th Communication Battalion,
A Marine, right, with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF makes mochi Jan. 16 with staff members at Hikarigaoka Nursing Home in Okinawa, Japan. Mochi is a Jap... More
Lance Cpl. Taylor C. Branyan executes a speed reload
Lance Cpl. Taylor C. Branyan executes a speed reload Sept. 11 on the well deck of the USNS Sacagawea. The reload drills allowed Marines to hone vital combat skills with the M16A4 service rifle. The training is ... More
Cpl. Cameron Huntelman, right, works with fellow Marines
Cpl. Cameron Huntelman, right, works with fellow Marines to set up the COM 201B Lightweight Very High Frequency Communication Antenna during a training event Sept. 16 in Irai, Palau. The training helped the Mar... More
Marines demonstrate how to properly load the M9A1 9
Marines demonstrate how to properly load the M9A1 9 mm service pistol during a bilateral live-fire training Sept. 16 with Palau national law enforcement officers in Irai, Palau. The training gave the Palauan po... More
U.S. Marines offload pallets of Meals, Ready-to-Eat
U.S. Marines offload pallets of Meals, Ready-to-Eat from an Improved Ribbon Bridge component Sept. 23 during ship-to-shore transport operations in logistical support of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 in Subic... More
Civilian mariners load ammunition onto a CH-53E Super
Civilian mariners load ammunition onto a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter Oct. 1 on the flight deck of the USNS Sacagawea in Subic Bay, Philippines. Marines are taking part in exercise T-AKE 14-2, a maritime pr... More
U.S. Marines participating in T-AKE 14-2 transport
U.S. Marines participating in T-AKE 14-2 transport pallets of Meals, Ready-to-Eat using components of an Improved Ribbon Bridge pushed by Bridge Erection Boats while executing ship-to-shore transport operations... More
U.S. Marines participating in T-AKE 14-2 set up targets
U.S. Marines participating in T-AKE 14-2 set up targets Oct. 31 on the flight deck of the USNS Sacagawea. The training involved a variety of live-fire combat marksmanship drills with the M9A1 9 mm service pisto... More
A Marine executes a fireman’s carry Nov. 14 on Camp
A Marine executes a fireman’s carry Nov. 14 on Camp Hansen’s Parade Field during a 3rd Intelligence Battalion field meet. The friendly competition between the battalion’s three companies brought Marines togethe... More
Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Bateman peers out the rear of
Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Bateman peers out the rear of a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft Nov. 20, 2014 over Ie Shima Training Facility, off the northwest coast of Okinawa, Japan. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Bat... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marines salute
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marines salute Dec. 1 during the opening ceremony for Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest Light is a semi-annu... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jonas G. Dewald demonstrates
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jonas G. Dewald demonstrates the effectiveness of a ghillie suit Dec. 2 in the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. The concealment training was part of Forest L... More
U.S. Marines demonstrate Marine Corps Martial Arts
U.S. Marines demonstrate Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques Dec. 5 at Kaishin High School in Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Marines participating in Forest Light 15-1 took a day off from training to visi... More
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member runs out of
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member runs out of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft Dec. 7 during Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest Light is a r... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members lead a foot
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members lead a foot patrol Dec. 9 during Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest Light is a routine, semi-annual exercise d... More
Lance Cpl. Landon R. Beatty, left, and Cpl. Fernando
Lance Cpl. Landon R. Beatty, left, and Cpl. Fernando Espinoza mount an M240B medium machine gun to a 7-ton truck during training Jan. 7 at Range 9 in the Central Training Area. The motor transportation Marines ... More
Marines provide security as an MV22B Osprey lands Jan.
Marines provide security as an MV22B Osprey lands Jan. 10 on Camp Courtney in Okinawa, Japan. The Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force took part in a night raid as the first of ... More
Sgt. Roberto A. Martinez poses for a photo Feb. 9 at
Sgt. Roberto A. Martinez poses for a photo Feb. 9 at Kin Blue Training Area. Martinez believes emulation, open-mindedness and judgment are the three keys to being a successful leader in the Marine Corps. Martin... More
Republic of Korea Marine Master Sgt. Gwang Yoon Lee,
Republic of Korea Marine Master Sgt. Gwang Yoon Lee, left, shows U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Tyler C. Voge a type of knot used when rappelling March 16 at the 1st Republic of Korea Marine Division Mountain Warfare T... More
U.S. Marines Cpl. Michael G. Dempich, left, Gunnery
U.S. Marines Cpl. Michael G. Dempich, left, Gunnery Sgt. James W. Clingan, center, and Capt. Joseph R. Mozzi coordinate integrated fire via radio with pilots and troops on the ground March 24 at Susungri Range ... More
A U.S. Marine moves pallets of supplies April 29 in
A U.S. Marine moves pallets of supplies April 29 in support of the disaster relief for Nepal. U.S. Pacific Command sent a military Joint Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team of approximately 20 individuals to Ne... More
U.S. Marine Pfc. Breanna G. Soria ties down a pallet
U.S. Marine Pfc. Breanna G. Soria ties down a pallet of supplies April 29 in support of the disaster relief for Nepal. U.S. Pacific Command sent a military Joint Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team of approxima... More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Justin Schmidt and Leading Pvt.
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Justin Schmidt and Leading Pvt. Kana Furusho with the 15th Brigade Band, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, sing together during the 20th Annual Combined Band Concert, at Okinawa Civic Hall... More
Navy Lt. Cmdr. Lorelie P. Flinn treats a patient during
Navy Lt. Cmdr. Lorelie P. Flinn treats a patient during a shock trauma drill, part of Blue Chromite 2016, in Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2015. Flinn, a critical care nurse with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Lo... More
Lance Cpl. Andy Tam, from Brooklyn, New York, watches
Lance Cpl. Andy Tam, from Brooklyn, New York, watches as a group of MV-22B Ospreys approach the landing zone on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, to pick up Marines for a regimental air assault during Blue Chromite ... More
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter inserts components
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter inserts components of the Improved Ribbon Bridge into the water in the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, during Blue Chromite 2016, Nov. 2, 2015. This was the first time ... More
Lance Cpls. Derek K. Cornelius, left, and Jonathan
Lance Cpls. Derek K. Cornelius, left, and Jonathan P. Delgado execute tactical reloads Sept. 11 on the well deck of the USNS Sacagawea. The Marines were completing reload drills to improve combat proficiency. T... More
U.S. Marines work together to quickly set up an OE-254
U.S. Marines work together to quickly set up an OE-254 antenna Sept. 16 in Irai, Palau. The training familiarized the Marines with the equipment by testing how fast they could set up the antenna. The OE-254 is ... More
Staff Sgt. Milton Donatus, second from right, instructs
Staff Sgt. Milton Donatus, second from right, instructs Palau national law enforcement officers on the operations of the M9A1 9 mm service pistol Sept. 16 in Irai, Palau. The chance to come home and instruct th... More
U.S. Marines and civilian mariners guide components
U.S. Marines and civilian mariners guide components of an Improved Ribbon Bridge from the USNS Sacagawea into the ocean Sept. 23 while conducting ship-to-shore transport operations in logistical support of Amph... More
A civilian mariner directs a CH-53E Super Stallion
A civilian mariner directs a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a landing Oct. 1 on the flight deck of the USNS Sacagawea in Subic Bay, Philippines. Marines are taking part in exercise T-AKE 14-2, a mariti... More
U.S. Marines participating in T-AKE 14-2 transport
U.S. Marines participating in T-AKE 14-2 transport pallets of Meals, Ready-to-Eat using components of an Improved Ribbon Bridge pushed by Bridge Erection Boats while executing ship-to-shore transport operations... More
U.S. Marines participating in T-AKE 14-2 conduct live-fire
U.S. Marines participating in T-AKE 14-2 conduct live-fire training Nov. 1 on the flight deck of the USNS Sacagawea. The training involved a variety of combat marksmanship drills utilizing the M16A4 service rif... More
Marines work together to flip 7-ton truck tires Nov.
Marines work together to flip 7-ton truck tires Nov. 14 on Camp Hansen’s Parade Field during a 3rd Intelligence Battalion field meet. The friendly competition between the battalion’s three companies brought Mar... More
Recon Marines load onto a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft
Recon Marines load onto a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft during parachute training Nov. 20, 2014 on Ie Shima Training Facility, off the northwest coast of Okinawa, Japan. The ability to jump from aircraft and ... More
The U.S. and Japan national colors fly Dec. 1 during
The U.S. and Japan national colors fly Dec. 1 during the opening ceremony for Forest Light 15-1 at the Oya-nohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest Light is a semi-annual, bilateral ex... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Joseph Armistead, crouching, instructs
U.S. Marine Sgt. Joseph Armistead, crouching, instructs Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Members during sniper stalk lane training Dec. 2 in the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. The... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Cameron Voshage, right, competes with
U.S. Marine Cpl. Cameron Voshage, right, competes with a student in a friendly arm wrestling match Dec. 5 at Kaishin High School in Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Marines participating in Forest Light 15-1 took a ... More
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force CH-47J Chinook helicopter
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force CH-47J Chinook helicopter is staged at a landing zone Dec. 7 during Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest Light is a ro... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members discuss a plan
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members discuss a plan of attack Dec. 9 during Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest Light is a routine, semi-annual exer... More
Pfc. Zachary T. Donaldson fires an M240B medium machine
Pfc. Zachary T. Donaldson fires an M240B medium machine gun from a 7-ton truck during training Jan. 7 at Range 9 in the Central Training Area. The motor transport Marines studied the fundamentals of the medium ... More
Marines provide security as others board an MV22B Osprey
Marines provide security as others board an MV22B Osprey Jan. 10 on Camp Courtney in Okinawa, Japan. The Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force took part in a night raid as the fi... More
Capt. Jason E. Misner shakes hands with a resident
Capt. Jason E. Misner shakes hands with a resident Jan. 16 at Hikarigaoka Nursing Home in Okinawa, Japan. Marines, sailors and military family members with 7th Communication Battalion joined with staff and resi... More
Sgt. Paul A. Baran poses for a photo Feb. 9 at Kin
Sgt. Paul A. Baran poses for a photo Feb. 9 at Kin Blue Training Area. Baran believes dependability, consistency and presence are the keys to being a successful leader in the Marine Corps. Baran, from Vancouver... More
U.S. Marine Capt. Brian D. Pugh rappels down a wall
U.S. Marine Capt. Brian D. Pugh rappels down a wall March 16 at the 1st Republic of Korea Marine Division Mountain Warfare Training Center in Pohang, South Korea. The Marines completed a five day mountain warfa... More
U.S. Marine Pfc. Zach C. Hagestad, right, looks downrange
U.S. Marine Pfc. Zach C. Hagestad, right, looks downrange through a Vector optics system as U.S. Marine Cpl. Viktor I. Cadiente coordinates fire via radio with troops on the ground March 24 at Susungri Range in... More
The III Marine Expeditionary Force Band and the 15th
The III Marine Expeditionary Force Band and the 15th Brigade Band, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, engage the crowd during the 20th Annual Combined Band Concert, at Okinawa Civic Hall, in Okinawa City, Okinawa... More
Marines board an MV-22B Osprey on Camp Hansen, Okinawa,
Marines board an MV-22B Osprey on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, to conduct a regimental air assault during Blue Chromite 2016, Oct. 31, 2015. Blue Chromite is a large-scale amphibious exercise that draws primari... More
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter inserts components
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter inserts components of the Improved Ribbon Bridge into the water in the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, during Blue Chromite 2016, Nov. 2, 2015. This was the first time ... More
Lance Cpl. Taylor C. Branyan executes a speed reload
Lance Cpl. Taylor C. Branyan executes a speed reload Sept. 11 on the well deck of the USNS Sacagawea. The Marines were completing the drills to improve their speed in reload techniques vital to close-quarters c... More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Milton Donatus, second from
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Milton Donatus, second from right, speaks with Palau national law enforcement officers during live-fire training with the M9A1 9 mm service pistol Sept. 16 in Irai, Palau. Donatus, from N... More
U.S. Marines work together to quickly set up an OE-254
U.S. Marines work together to quickly set up an OE-254 antenna Sept. 16 in Irai, Palau. The training familiarized the Marines with the equipment by testing how fast they could set up the antenna. The OE-254 is ... More
U.S. Marines load pallets of Meals, Ready-to-Eat from
U.S. Marines load pallets of Meals, Ready-to-Eat from the USNS Sacagawea onto components of an Improved Ribbon Bridge while executing ship-to-shore transport operations Sept. 23 in logistical support of Amphibi... More
A civilian mariner directs a CH-53E Super Stallion
A civilian mariner directs a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a landing Oct. 1 on the flight deck of the USNS Sacagawea in Subic Bay, Philippines. Marines are taking part in exercise T-AKE 14-2, a mariti... More
U.S. Marines participating in T-AKE 14-2 transport
U.S. Marines participating in T-AKE 14-2 transport pallets of Meals, Ready-to-Eat using components of an Improved Ribbon Bridge pushed by Bridge Erection Boats while executing ship-to-shore transport operations... More
U.S. Marines participating in T-AKE 14-2 conduct live-fire
U.S. Marines participating in T-AKE 14-2 conduct live-fire training Nov. 1 on the flight deck of the USNS Sacagawea. The training involved a variety of combat marksmanship drills utilizing the M16A4 service rif... More
A Marine races around cones carrying ammo cans Nov.
A Marine races around cones carrying ammo cans Nov. 14 on Camp Hansen’s Parade Field during a 3rd Intelligence Battalion field meet. The event brought Marines together for some friendly competition, increasing ... More
Marines prepare to jump from a KC-130J Super Hercules
Marines prepare to jump from a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft Nov. 20, 2014 over Ie Shima Training Facility, off the northwest coast of Okinawa, Japan. The training gave the Marines added experience with air d... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Hiroji Yamashita,
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Hiroji Yamashita, left, and U.S. Marine Maj. Roy M. Draa salute their troops Dec. 1 during the opening ceremony for Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamat... More
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member low crawls
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member low crawls toward an objective Dec. 2 in the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. The stalk lane training was part of Forest Light 15-1, a semi... More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Ryan T. Watson speaks to students
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Ryan T. Watson speaks to students Dec. 5 at Chinzei High School in Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Marines participating in Forest Light 15-1 took a day off from training to visit local high ... More
U.S. Marines load into a Japan Ground Self-Defense
U.S. Marines load into a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force CH-47J Chinook Dec. 7 during Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest Light is a routine, semi-annu... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Tomohito Urakawa,
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Tomohito Urakawa, left, speaks with U.S. Marine Capt. Stephen L. Walker Dec. 9 during Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan.... More
Lance Cpl. Felix C. Jovel, right, fires an M240B medium
Lance Cpl. Felix C. Jovel, right, fires an M240B medium machine gun from a 7-ton truck as Cpl. Anthony Durham, left, observes during training Jan. 7 at Range 9 in the Central Training Area. The Marines engaged ... More
Marines provide security near their objective as their
Marines provide security near their objective as their team breaches a doorway Jan. 10 on Camp Courtney in Okinawa, Japan. The Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force took part in ... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Andrew Burns shakes hands with a resident
U.S. Navy Lt. Andrew Burns shakes hands with a resident Jan. 16 at Hikarigaoka nursing home in Okinawa, Japan. Marines, sailors and military family members with 7th Communication Battalion joined with staff and... More
Sgt. David A. Lopez poses for a photo Feb. 9 at Kin
Sgt. David A. Lopez poses for a photo Feb. 9 at Kin Blue Training Area. Lopez believes that confidence, enthusiasm and communication are the keys to being a successful leader in the Marine Corps. Lopez, from Bl... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Zachery G. Sisson
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Zachery G. Sisson rappels down a wall March 17 at the 1st Republic of Korea Marine Division Mountain Warfare Training Center in Pohang, South Korea. The Marines completed a fiv... More
A U.S. Marine AH-1W Cobra provides close air support
A U.S. Marine AH-1W Cobra provides close air support March 24 at Susungri Range in Pohang, South Korea. U.S. Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Larry Nicholson, commanding general,
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Larry Nicholson, commanding general, III Marine Expeditionary Force, presents Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 1st Lt. Toshiyuki Ishimura, 15th Brigade Band director, with a plaque during th... More
Sgt. Jacob Browder, from Dacula, Georgia, rides in
Sgt. Jacob Browder, from Dacula, Georgia, rides in an MV-22B Osprey over Okinawa, Japan, while conducting a regimental air assault during Blue Chromite 2016, Oct. 31, 2015. The Marines were picked up at a landi... More
Marines move a component of a 15-bay Improved Ribbon
Marines move a component of a 15-bay Improved Ribbon Bridge as a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter descends to airlift more bridge components into the water in the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, during B... More
Lance Cpls. Jonathan P. Delgado, right, and Derek K.
Lance Cpls. Jonathan P. Delgado, right, and Derek K. Cornelius execute tactical reloads while sightless Sept. 11 on the well deck of the USNS Sacagawea. By eliminating sight with the use of covered goggles, the... More
Lance Cpl. Christopher A. Degraw, left, Gunnery Sgt.
Lance Cpl. Christopher A. Degraw, left, Gunnery Sgt. Juan Padilla, far right, and Cpl. Benjamin W. Debottis work together to set up an OE-254 antenna Sept. 16 in Irai, Palau. The training increased the Marines’... More