Soldiers, with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force,
Soldiers, with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, Western Army Infantry Regiment and Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion use oars to traverse over water in a combat rubber raiding craft here Feb. 14.... More
Soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force,
Soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, Western Army Infantry Regiment and Marines with 1st Tank Battalion, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., carry gear during a hike... More
Marines with 1st Tank Battalion, Marine Corps Air Ground
Marines with 1st Tank Battalion, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., stage their tanks during an Exercise Iron Fist evolution here Feb. 15. The soldiers and Marines are participatin... More
Nicholas Parks, Alpha Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion,
Nicholas Parks, Alpha Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, shows Japanese soldiers with the Western Army Infantry Regiment the weights he had in his pack during their 3 mile hike here Feb. 15. The Marines and... More
Sgt. Tayler Jerome, team leader with Alpha Company,
Sgt. Tayler Jerome, team leader with Alpha Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, explains how the Marines applied the natural look of their surroundings to their camouflage to blend in during a squad formation... More
Cpl. Alexander King, a sniper from Weapons Company,
Cpl. Alexander King, a sniper from Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, gives a class on the M107 Special Application Scoped Rifle to Japanese soldiers with the Western Army Infantry Regiment he... More
Lance Cpl. Westley Contrata (center), an interpreter
Lance Cpl. Westley Contrata (center), an interpreter with I Marine Expeditionary Force, participates in combat rubber raiding craft during Exercise Iron Fist here Feb. 16. Marines and soldiers with the Japanes... More
Exercise Iron Fist, US Marine Corps Photo
Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, Western Army Infantry Regiment soldiers participate in combat rubber raiding craft training during Exercise Iron Fist here Feb. 16. Marines and Japanese soldiers are partic... More
Sgt. Steve Marin, a mortarman with 5th Marine Regiment
Sgt. Steve Marin, a mortarman with 5th Marine Regiment and a soldier, with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, Western Army Infantry Regiment, mortar platoon, review a range during training here Feb. 17. Th... More
Sailors with Assault Craft Unit 5 secure a M777 Howitzer
Sailors with Assault Craft Unit 5 secure a M777 Howitzer to the deck of a landing craft aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb 22, in preparation for part of Exercise Iron Fist, a bilateral training exercise betwee... More
A sailor with Assault Craft Unit 1, guides the driver
A sailor with Assault Craft Unit 1, guides the driver of an M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank, 1st Tank Battalion Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, from the deck of a landing craft to Camp Pend... More
An amphibious assault vehicle with 1st Platoon, Alpha
An amphibious assault vehicle with 1st Platoon, Alpha Company, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, submerges into the boat basin on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 24, to load onto USS Dubuque. This training is part ... More
Marines with 1st Tank Battalion quick reaction force
Marines with 1st Tank Battalion quick reaction force Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., coordinate with air support for a landing zone pickup aboard Camp Pendleton, Feb. 28, during ... More
The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) stages along the coast...
SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, Calif. (Feb. 10, 2012) The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) stages along the coast of San Clemente Island for the beach assault phase of exercise Iron Fist 2012. This bilateral t... More
Members from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force file along the flight...
SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, Calif. (Feb. 10, 2012) Members from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force file along the flight line for their air assault aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during exerci... More
The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) launches Landing Craft...
SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, Calif. (Feb. 10, 2012) The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) launches Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1635 off the coast of San Clemente Island for the beach assault phase of exercise... More
The guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) maneuvers into...
SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, Calif. (Feb. 12, 2012) The guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) maneuvers into position to conduct live naval gunfire as part of exercise Iron Fist 2012. Iron Fist is a train... More
Corporal Rene Gonzalez, left, data network specialist,
Corporal Rene Gonzalez, left, data network specialist, and Lance Cpl. Carlos D. Vassallo, field radio operator, both with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, pack radio equipment in preparation for a communicat... More
Data communications Marines with the 15th Marine
Data communications Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, left, demonstrate to Marines with 9th Communication Battalion the capabilities of an AN(PRC)-117F radio during a communications exercise aboa... 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
Exercise Iron Fist, US Navy Photogrpah
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 90, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, carries heavy vehicles and troops to a designated landing beach as part of Exercise Iron Fist. This is the ninth occurrence of this a... 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
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force complete
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force complete Marine Corps swim qualification as part of Exercise Iron Fist 2015 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 26, 2015. Exercise Iron Fist 15 is an annual bil... More
Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine
Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, teach Basic Maneuver Techniques for the Combat Rubber Raiding Craft to members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force aboard Camp Pendleton on Jan... More
Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Bn., 1st Marine Division,
Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Bn., 1st Marine Division, demonstrate how to build a hide-site with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers during Exercise Iron Fist 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Cal... More
Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine
Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, train members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force in amphibious raiding and military operations on urban terrain aboard Camp Pendleton on Jan. ... More
Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine
Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct amphibious raids and military operations on urban terrain during Exercise Iron Fist 15 ... More
Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company,
Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, 1st Marine Division, and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, conduct mortar fire during Exercise Iron Fist 15 aboard Camp Pendleton, Feb. 3, 2015.... More
Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion-13, I Marine
Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion-13, I Marine Expeditionary Force, teach members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force their tactical combat casualty care and combat life saver procedures during Exercis... More
Marines with Combat Logistics Detachment-1, I Marine
Marines with Combat Logistics Detachment-1, I Marine Expeditionary Force, demonstrate helicopter support team operations to members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise Iron Fist 15 aboard Cam... More
Lance Cpl. Kyle Barger, crew chief, Marine Medium Tiltrotor
Lance Cpl. Kyle Barger, crew chief, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, demonstrates how to properly don a life preserver to Japanese soldiers with the Western Army, Japan Ground Sel... More
The USS Somerset (LPD 25) positions itself off the
The USS Somerset (LPD 25) positions itself off the shore of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to launch amphibious assault vehicles onto a simulated contested beachhead, during a scenario-based, battalion-sized ... 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
Amphibious Assault Vehicles manned by Japanese Ground Self Defense For...
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Feb. 25, 2017) Amphibious Assault Vehicles manned by Japanese Ground Self Defense Force soldiers head ashore during Exercise Iron Fist 2017. The annual bilateral training exercise where ... More
Soldiers in the Japan Ground Self Defense Force conduct
Soldiers in the Japan Ground Self Defense Force conduct Marine Corps intermediate swim qualification as a part of the Exercise Iron Fist on Camp Pendleton, CA, Jan. 16, 2018. Exercise Iron Fist brings together ... More
A U.S. Sailor assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 secures a Japanese tact...
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Jan. 19, 2018) A U.S. Sailor assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 secures a Japanese tactical vehicle to a Landing Craft Air Cushion during exercise Iron Fist 2018. Capable... More
Soldiers assigned to the Western Army Infantry Regiment of the Japan G...
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Jan. 23, 2018) Soldiers assigned to the Western Army Infantry Regiment of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force secure the line during a fast-rope exercise to prevent the rope from going i... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to the Western Army ...
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Jan. 23, 2018) Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to the Western Army Infantry Regiment fast rope out of the back out of the back on an MV-22 Osprey during exercise Iron ... More
Marines assigned to the 3rd Assault Amphibious Battalion, 1st Marine D...
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Jan. 24, 2018) Marines assigned to the 3rd Assault Amphibious Battalion, 1st Marine Division and Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers conduct a mobile... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to the Western Army ...
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Jan. 24, 2018) Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to the Western Army Infantry Regiment set up a 360 degree perimeter security position during exercise Iron Fist 2018. The... More
Marines assigned to the 3rd Assault Amphibious Battalion, 1st Marine D...
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Jan. 24, 2018) Marines assigned to the 3rd Assault Amphibious Battalion, 1st Marine Division and Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers conduct a mobile... More
An amphibious assault vehicle from 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1s...
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Jan. 24, 2018) An amphibious assault vehicle from 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, prepares to enter the Pacific Ocean during exercise Iron Fist 2018. The five-week-... More
Japanese Soldiers with the Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Groun...
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Feb. 05, 2018) Japanese Soldiers with the Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, provide security as part of amphibious assault training during exercise Iron Fi... More
An Amphibious Assault Vehicle assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battal...
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Feb. 05, 2018) An Amphibious Assault Vehicle assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, lands on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton as part of exercise Iron Fist 201... More
An Amphibious Assault Vehicle assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battal...
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Feb. 05, 2018) An Amphibious Assault Vehicle assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, lands on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton during exercis... More
Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers inspect
Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers inspect a static hook given to them by U.S. Marines of 1st Transport Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, during a helicopter support team exercise for Iron... More
viation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Mary Javier, from Hanfor...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 01, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Mary Javier, from Hanford, Calif., signals for a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the "Flying Tigers" of Marine Heavy Helicopter Sq... More
Gen. Koji Yamazaki, left, the chief of staff of the Japan Ground Self-...
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Feb. 04, 2019) Gen. Koji Yamazaki, left, the chief of staff of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JSDF), observes operations during Exercise Iron Fist 2019. Exercise Iron Fist 2019 is ... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers with 1st Amphibious R...
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Feb. 04, 2019) Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Soldiers with 1st Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, move assault amphibious vehicles through urban operations during an amphibi... More
Maj. Gen. Melvin G. Spiese, Col. Akira Kurosawa, and
Maj. Gen. Melvin G. Spiese, Col. Akira Kurosawa, and Col. Michael R. Hudson (right to left) stand for the playing of Ruffles and Flourishes during the opening ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist here Feb. 8. The exe... More
Soldiers from the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force,
Soldiers from the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, Western Army Infantry Regiment and Marines from 1st Reconnaissance Battalion carry a combat rubber raiding craft to the water before conducting boat trainin... More
Capt. Doug J. Verblaauw, 28, the firepower control
Capt. Doug J. Verblaauw, 28, the firepower control team leader with 3d Brigade, 1st Anglico, discusses plans with soldiers from the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, Western Army Infantry Regiment during an E... More
Japanese soldiers with the Western Army Infantry Regiment
Japanese soldiers with the Western Army Infantry Regiment dry their shirts on a tent rope after a hike here Feb. 15. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion and Japanese soldiers are participating in Exercise... More
A soldier with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force,
A soldier with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, Western Army Infantry Regiment conceals himself during a break in a hike here Feb. 15. The soldiers are participating alongside Marines with 1st Tank Batta... More
Sgt. Yoshinori Kishimoto, a reconnaissance soldier
Sgt. Yoshinori Kishimoto, a reconnaissance soldier with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, Western Army Infantry Regiment, examines a tripod made by 1st Reconnaissance Battalion Marines to stabilize their ... More
A soldier, with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force,
A soldier, with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, Western Army Infantry Regiment, video tapes a tank from 1st Tank Battalion from Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., firing l... More
Sgt. Ryan Visket, an Urban Leaders Course instructor,
Sgt. Ryan Visket, an Urban Leaders Course instructor, gives a class on the M32A1 Multi-Shot Grenade Launcher to Japanese soldiers with the Western Army Infantry Regiment here Feb. 16. The Marines and soldiers a... More
Marines, with 5th Marine Regiment and soldiers, with
Marines, with 5th Marine Regiment and soldiers, with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, Western Army Infantry Regiment, observe a range during training here Feb. 17. The Marines and soldiers are participat... More
A sailor with Assault Craft Unit 5 ground guides a
A sailor with Assault Craft Unit 5 ground guides a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement off the deck of a landing craft aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb 22, in preparation for part of Exercise Iron Fist, a bil... More
A sailor with Assault Craft Unit 1, guides the driver
A sailor with Assault Craft Unit 1, guides the driver of an M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank, 1st Tank Battalion Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., into position to be secured to the de... More
Marines with 1st Platoon, Alpha Company, 3rd Assault
Marines with 1st Platoon, Alpha Company, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, prepare the amphibious assault vehicles to embark into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 24, to load onto ... More
Marines with 1st Tank Battalion quick reaction force
Marines with 1st Tank Battalion quick reaction force Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., prepare to clear a building aboard Camp Pendleton, Feb. 28, during a quick reaction force rai... More
Cpl. Lanes Venus, an intelligence analyst and aerial
Cpl. Lanes Venus, an intelligence analyst and aerial observer-in-training with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 ‘Warhorse,’ 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and a New York native, stares off into the vast, blue oce... More
Private first class Adam Webber, left, data network
Private first class Adam Webber, left, data network specialist, and Lance Cpl. Carlos D. Vassallo, field radio operator, both with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, unload radio equipment during a communicati... More
Lance Cpl. Carlos D. Dassallo, field radio operator,
Lance Cpl. Carlos D. Dassallo, field radio operator, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, demonstrates how to program an AN(PRC)-117F radio during a communications exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 7, 201... 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
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