Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and U.S. Marines
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Bn., 1st Marine Division take a break during training to lift weights at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 26, 2016. The JGSDF and Mar... More
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force mortar team demonstrates
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force mortar team demonstrates misfire procedures during an Exercise Iron Fist 2016 training event, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1. Exercise Iron Fist is an ... More
Marines assigned to Weapons Company, 1st Battalion,
Marines assigned to Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, demonstrate the misfire procedures for an 81 mm mortar system during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Marine Corps Air... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John A. Toolan discusses current
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John A. Toolan discusses current operational details with Maj. Gen. Shinichi Aoki at a meeting in conjunction with Exercise Iron Fist 2016 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Feb. 16, 2016... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David H. Berger, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David H. Berger, commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, discusses the concepts of amphibious operations with Maj. Gen. Shinichi Aoki, Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations), We... More
Soldiers with Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan
Soldiers with Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, board the USS Somerset (LPD 25) at Naval Base San Diego, Feb. 18, 2016, in preparation for phase IV of Exercise Iron Fist 2016. The... More
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Feb. 20, 2016) - Amphibious
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Feb. 20, 2016) - Amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) assigned to the 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion prepare to embark onto the well deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LP... More
Amphibious Assault Vehicles with 3rd Assault Amphibian
Amphibious Assault Vehicles with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, prepare to board the USS Somerset (LPD 25) off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 20, 2016, in pre... More
A U.S. Marine Corps interpreter attached to 1st Air
A U.S. Marine Corps interpreter attached to 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company translates radio messages for a soldier with Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, during a supportin... More
Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs) prepare to come
Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs) prepare to come ashore and employ Marines with 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, during the Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) for Exercise Iron Fist 2016 ab... More
Maj. Gen. Shinichi Aoki, deputy chief of staff (operations),
Maj. Gen. Shinichi Aoki, deputy chief of staff (operations), Western Army, Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF), addresses U.S. Marines and JGSDF soldiers at Camp Pendleton, March 1, 2016, prior to the closi... More
Sergeant James Chirdo, a reconnaissance man with 1st
Sergeant James Chirdo, a reconnaissance man with 1st Reconnaissance Bn., 1st Marine Division, demonstrates proper employment of the diver propulsion device (DPD) to soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense F... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Justin Urbany (Right,)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Justin Urbany (Right,) 81mm mortar section leader, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, gives a range safety brief to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers, prior to a live-fire m... More
Service members assigned to the Western Army Infantry
Service members assigned to the Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, fire on simulated enemy targets during Exercise Iron Fist 2016, aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twen... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen John. A. Toolan discusses current
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen John. A. Toolan discusses current events happening in the Pacific with Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a meeting in conjunction with Exercise Iron Fist 2016 at Marine... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David H. Berger converses
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David H. Berger converses with Maj. Gen. Shinichi Aoki, Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations) with Western Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, about training exercises taking place du... More
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force officer with the
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force officer with the Western Army Infantry Regiment (WAIR) briefs his soldiers during their acclimation to the USS Somerset (LPD 25) at Naval Base San Diego, Feb. 18, 2016, during ... More
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Feb. 20, 2016) - Amphibious
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Feb. 20, 2016) - Amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) assigned to the 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion prepare to embark onto the well deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LP... More
An Amphibious Assault Vehicle with 3rd Assault Amphibian
An Amphibious Assault Vehicle with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, approaches the USS Somerset (LPD 25) off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 20, 2016, in prepara... More
Soldiers with Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan
Soldiers with Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, observe naval gunfire from the USS Spruance (DDG-111) during a supporting arms coordination center exercise (SACCEX) at San Clement... More
An Amphibious Assault VehicleAAV) lands ashore to employ
An Amphibious Assault VehicleAAV) lands ashore to employ Marines with 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, during the Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) for Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp P... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David Coffman, deputy
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David Coffman, deputy commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, addresses Marines and Japan Ground Self Defense Force soldiers during the concluding ceremony of Exercise Iro... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) 2nd Lieutenant
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) 2nd Lieutenant Issei Shima dons the MK-25 underwater breathing apparatus (UBA) during training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 26, 2016. The training is a part of Exe... More
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force mortar team fires
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force mortar team fires an 81mm mortar during an Exercise Iron Fist 2016 training event, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb 1. Exercise Iron Fist is an annual bila... More
A machine gunner assigned to the Western Army Infantry
A machine gunner assigned to the Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, reloads a M249 squad automatic weapon during Exercise Iron Fist 2016, aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Cent... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John A. Toolan greets Maj. Gen.
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John A. Toolan greets Maj. Gen. Shinichi Aoki during a meeting held in conjunction with Exercise Iron Fist 2016 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Feb. 16, 2016. Iron Fist is an annual, b... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David H. Berger, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David H. Berger, commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, receives a plaque from Maj. Gen. Shinichi Aoki, Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations) with Western Army, Japan Ground S... More
U.S. Navy Capt. Leonard E. Reed, commanding officer
U.S. Navy Capt. Leonard E. Reed, commanding officer of the of the USS Somerset (LPD 25), gives a tour of the ship to Maj. Gen. Shinichi Aoki, Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations), Western Army, Japan Ground Self-... More
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Feb. 20, 2016) - Sailors assigned
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Feb. 20, 2016) - Sailors assigned to deck department hand signal vehicle movements of amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) onto the main vehicle stowage area during a well deck operation ab... More
An Amphibious Assault Vehicle with 3rd Assault Amphibian
An Amphibious Assault Vehicle with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, approaches the USS Somerset (LPD 25) off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 20, 2016, in prepara... More
AT SEA - Lance Cpl. Aric Gall, an interpreter attached
AT SEA - Lance Cpl. Aric Gall, an interpreter attached to the 11th Marine Expeditonary Unit, speaks to a soldier with Western Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, aboard the USS Somerset (LPD 25), Feb. 21, 20... More
Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs) lands ashore to
Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs) lands ashore to employ Marines with 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, during the Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) for Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp P... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Clay Tipton, commanding officer,
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Clay Tipton, commanding officer, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, presents a plaque to Col. Yoshiyuki Goto, regimental commander, Western Army Infantry Regiment (WAIR), Japan Ground Self-D... More
Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Homestead, platoon sergeant with
Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Homestead, platoon sergeant with 1st Reconnaissance Bn., 1st Marine Division, explains the importance of oxygen and breath control during combat diving operations to soldiers with the Japan G... More
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force mortarman drops a
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force mortarman drops a round down the tube of an 81mm mortar, during a live-fire training exercise, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb 1, 2016. This mortar range i... More
A machine gunner assigned to the Western Army Infantry
A machine gunner assigned to the Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, fires a M249 squad automatic weapon during Exercise Iron Fist 2016, aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John A. Toolan discusses current
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John A. Toolan discusses current operational details with Maj. Gen. Shinichi Aoki at a meeting in conjunction with Exercise Iron Fist 2016 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Feb. 16, 2016... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David H. Berger, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David H. Berger, commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, poses for a photo with Maj. Gen. Shinichi Aoki, Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations) with Western Army, Japan Ground S... More
U.S. Navy Capt. Leonard E. Reed, commanding officer
U.S. Navy Capt. Leonard E. Reed, commanding officer of the USS Somerset (LPD 25), leads Maj. Gen. Shinichi Aoki, Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations), Western Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, on a tour thro... More
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Feb. 20, 2016) – Marines assigned
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Feb. 20, 2016) – Marines assigned to the 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion prepare to approach the well deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), during an amphibious a... More
A Marine with 3rd Assault Amphibian Assault Battalion,
A Marine with 3rd Assault Amphibian Assault Battalion, 1st Marine Division, guides an Amphibious Assault Vehicle into the vehicle stowage area of the USS Somerset (LPD 25) Feb. 20, 2016, in preparation for the ... More
Soldiers with Western Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense
Soldiers with Western Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, await their debarkation of a Landing Craft Air Cushion onto San Clemente Island, Feb. 21, 2016, as part of the supported arms coordination center ex... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Matthew Lundgren, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Matthew Lundgren, commanding officer, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, receives a plaque from Col. Yoskiyuki Goto, regimental commander, Western Army Infantry Regiment... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cody Bruyere, squad leader with
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cody Bruyere, squad leader with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, discusses mortar skills and techniques with his Japan Ground Self-Defense Force counterpart during Exercise Ir... More
A machine gunner assigned to the Western Army Infantry
A machine gunner assigned to the Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, fires a M249 squad automatic weapon during Exercise Iron Fist 2016, aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center... More
A Marine with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine
A Marine with 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, oversees the loading of an Amphibious Assault Vehicle aboard the USS Somerset, Feb. 20, 2016, during Exercise Iron Fist 2016. Iron Fist is an a... More
Soldiers with Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan
Soldiers with Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, disembark a Landing Craft Air Cushion onto San Clemente Island, Feb. 21, 2016, in preparation for the supporting arms coordination ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Clay Tipton, commanding officer,
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Clay Tipton, commanding officer, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, shakes hands with Col. Yoskiyuki Goto, commanding officer, Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force... More
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force mortar team adjusts
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force mortar team adjusts their targeting stakes during a live-fire mortar range, during Exercise Iron Fist 2016, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb 1, 2016. As a p... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers storm
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers storm ashore to conduct a beach raid and secure an objective area during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 2, 2016. Iron Fist provides ... More
A field radio operator assigned to Western Army Infantry
A field radio operator assigned to Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, observes the impact area, during a live-fire platoon level assault, during Exercise Iron Fist 2016, aboard Mar... More
Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibious Battalion, 1st
Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibious Battalion, 1st Marine Division, guide an Amphibious Assault Vehicle into the vehicle stowage area of the USS Somerset (LPD 25) Feb. 20, 2016, in preparation for the culminati... More
Pfc. Bradley Brandes, a mortarmen with Weapons Company,
Pfc. Bradley Brandes, a mortarmen with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, fires an 81mm mortar system during the supporting arms coordination exercise (SACCEX) portion of Exercise Iron Fist 2016 on Sa... More
A Landing Craft Air Cushion from Assault Craft Unit
A Landing Craft Air Cushion from Assault Craft Unit Five lands ashore to drop equipment and personnel in support of the Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) for Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, C... More
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier presents
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier presents Marines and other JGSDF soldiers with a Karate demonstration during the closing ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2016 at Camp Pendleton, March 1, 2016. Exercise ... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Forward Observers,
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Forward Observers, call out targets to their mortar teams during an Exercise Iron Fist 2016 training event, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1. Exercise Iron... More
A rifleman assigned to Western Army Infantry Regiment,
A rifleman assigned to Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, provides security from an amphibious assault vehicle, during a live-fire platoon level assault, during Exercise Iron Fist ... More
A Marine with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st
A Marine with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, guides an Amphibious Assault Vehicle into the vehicle stowage area of the USS Somerset (LPD 25) Feb. 20, 2016, in preparation for the culminat... More
A soldier with Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan
A soldier with Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, plots map points for impending naval gunfire during a supporting arms coordination center exercise(SACCEX) at San Clemente Island,... More
U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers
U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers pose for a group photograph at Camp Pendleton, March 1, 2016, after the closing ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2016. The ceremony concluded the 11th ite... More
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force mortarman sites in
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force mortarman sites in on a target during a live-fire exercise, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb 1, 2016. U.S. Marines facilitated the use of the range acting a... More
A rifleman assigned to Western Army Infantry Regiment,
A rifleman assigned to Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, observes the impact area as several service members fire on simulated targets, during a live-fire platoon level assault, d... More
A U.S. Landing Craft Air Cushion with Assault Craft
A U.S. Landing Craft Air Cushion with Assault Craft Unit Five, approaches the USS Somerset (LPD 25) off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 20, 2016, to offload gear and personnel in pre... More
Lance Cpl. Christian Frohlich, a radio operator with
Lance Cpl. Christian Frohlich, a radio operator with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liasion Company, relays fire missions to the objective area of a naval gunfire bombing range during the supporting arms coordination ce... More
Col. Clay Tipton, commanding officer, 11th Marine
Col. Clay Tipton, commanding officer, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, shakes hands with Col. Yoshiyuki Goto, regimental commander, Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, during the clo... More
Sergeant Hatsumura Shoutarou, a rifleman with 3rd Company,
Sergeant Hatsumura Shoutarou, a rifleman with 3rd Company, Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, prepares to dismount an amphibious assault vehicle to conduct a live-fire platoon leve... More
A U.S. Landing Craft Air Cushion with Assault Craft
A U.S. Landing Craft Air Cushion with Assault Craft Unit Five, approaches the USS Somerset (LPD 25) off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 20, 2016, to offload gear and personnel in pre... More
Lance Cpl. Christian Frohlich, a radio operator with
Lance Cpl. Christian Frohlich, a radio operator with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liasion Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, relays coordinates to the objective area of a naval gunfire bombing r... More
Soldiers with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force get some
Soldiers with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force get some food during a warriors' luncheon as part of the concluding ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2016 at Camp Pendleton, March 1, 2016. Over the course of five we... More
A rifleman assigned to the Western Army Infantry Regiment,
A rifleman assigned to the Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, fires on simulated targets, during a live-fire platoon level assault during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Marine Corp... More
U.S. Marine and Sailors help guide and offload Japan
U.S. Marine and Sailors help guide and offload Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) equipment from a Landing Craft Air Cushion aboard the USS Somerset (LPD 25) Feb. 21, 2016, in preparation for the culminati... More
A soldier with Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan
A soldier with Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, reviews fire mission calls during a supporting arms coordination center (SACCEX) exercise at San Clemente Island, Feb. 21, 2016, a... More
U.S. Marines and Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force
U.S. Marines and Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers dine together during the closing ceremony of exercise Iron Fist 2016 at Camp Pendleton, March 1, 2016. Exercise Iron Fist brought together Marines an... More
A machine gunner assigned to the Western Army Infantry
A machine gunner assigned to the Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, fires on simulated targets, during a live-fire platoon level assault during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Marin... More
A soldier with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force offers
A soldier with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force offers a Karate demonstration for U.S. Marines and other JGSDF soldiers at Camp Pendleton, March 1, 2016, during the closing ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2016. I... More
A field radio operator assigned to the Western Army
A field radio operator assigned to the Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, relays orders to his squad, during a live-fire platoon level assault during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard... More