Marines listen and exchange ideas before making their
Marines listen and exchange ideas before making their way through the Guam jungle March 19 on NCTS during field training exercises during Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to facilitate mult... More
Marines work side-by-side with Airmen from Andersen
Marines work side-by-side with Airmen from Andersen Air Base March 21 for a pavement repair project on Andersen during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield aims to facilitate multiservice engagements, set con... More
Marines work side-by-side with Airmen from Andersen
Marines work side-by-side with Airmen from Andersen Air Base March 21 for a pavement repair project on Andersen during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield aims to facilitate multiservice engagements, set con... More
Marines conduct beach physical training in honor of
Marines conduct beach physical training in honor of all service members who lost their lives in the invasion of Guam March 22 on NCTS during Exercise Gauhan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to faci... More
Participants run the Special Olympics torch around
Participants run the Special Olympics torch around the track for the 37th annual Special Olympics March 23 at Okkodo High School, Guam during Exercise Guahan Shield. Service members from the island teamed up w... More
Marines participate in physical training, play football
Marines participate in physical training, play football and answer questions with future Marine poolees March 23 at Agana soccer field during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to fac... More
Volunteers and athletes line up for the opening ceremony
Volunteers and athletes line up for the opening ceremony before beginning the 37th annual Special Olympics March 23 at Okkodo High School, Guam during Exercise Guahan Shield. Service members from the island tea... More
Marines conduct a pavement repair project March 25
Marines conduct a pavement repair project March 25 on Andersen Air Force Base during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to facilitate multiservice engagement and provide potential ra... More
Tour guides explain the meaning behind historical sights
Tour guides explain the meaning behind historical sights to help Marines learn about Guam's history during a tour of its battle and historical sites March 26 as part of Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is ... More
Marines learn about Guam's military history and battle
Marines learn about Guam's military history and battle sites while on a tour March 26 during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to facilitate multiservice engagement and provide pote... More
Marines and community members put a fresh coat of paint
Marines and community members put a fresh coat of paint on playground equipment March 28 in an effort to restore Guam's green space during Exercise Guahan Shield. The community members are part of the Islandwi... More
Lance Cpl. Peter S. Sanders conducts a stress shoot
Lance Cpl. Peter S. Sanders conducts a stress shoot April 4 on NCTS simulating real combat environment techniques during Exercise Guahan Shield. Exercise Guahan Shield, an exercise designed to facilitate multis... More
Master Sgt. Jose A. Ruiz presents certificates to graduates
Master Sgt. Jose A. Ruiz presents certificates to graduates of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Instructor Course April 5 on NCTS during Exercise Guahan Shield. Exercise Guahan Shield will facilitate mult... More
Infantrymen provide cover fire April 8 during final
Infantrymen provide cover fire April 8 during final field exercises on Andersen South during Exercise Guahan Shield. The exercises involved raids and patrols in and around abandoned housing areas and the surro... More
Gunnery Sgt. Patricio A. Mora fires the M-27 “Infantry
Gunnery Sgt. Patricio A. Mora fires the M-27 “Infantry Automatic Rifle” April 4 on an NCTS range during Exercise Guahan Shield. The IAR design is based off of the M16 and M4 rifles service members have become f... More
Seaman DeSean R. Mitchell helps his mock casualty,
Seaman DeSean R. Mitchell helps his mock casualty, Lance Cpl. Kenneth L. Kludy, to the casualty evacuation site April 10 during final field exercises on Andersen South for Exercise Guahan Shield. In these exerc... More
Marines dance with students and staff April 18 at Marcial
Marines dance with students and staff April 18 at Marcial A. Sublan Elementary School after completing a roof repair project during Exercise Guahan Shield. The Marines rebuilt the roof and added new wiring and ... More
Lance Cpl. Elechung R. Rechirei plays the role of an
Lance Cpl. Elechung R. Rechirei plays the role of an “insurgent” during Military Operations in Urban Terrain training April 25 while on a field operation during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield will facili... More
Capt. Carl M. Tutt, center, and other Marines play
Capt. Carl M. Tutt, center, and other Marines play volleyball with local veterans and community members April 27 at Nimitz Beach, Guam, as part of the 3rd annual “Once a Marine, Always a Marine” barbecue. The c... More
Marines fast-roping and rappelling March 5 on Naval
Marines fast-roping and rappelling March 5 on Naval Base, Guam during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is designed to facilitate multiservice engagements, set conditions for bilateral and multilateral tra... More
Lance Cpl. Elechung R. Rechirei processes administrative
Lance Cpl. Elechung R. Rechirei processes administrative paperwork March 5 on Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station as part of Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise that will ... More
Marines conduct unit pt on March 8. The Marines are
Marines conduct unit pt on March 8. The Marines are part of exercise Guahan Shield, an exercise designed to facilitate multiservice engagement and provide potential rapid response to theater crises and continge... More
Marines execute a side plank during unit PT March 8
Marines execute a side plank during unit PT March 8 on Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is designed to facilitate multiservice engagements,... More
Marines conduct unit pt on March 8. The Marines are
Marines conduct unit pt on March 8. The Marines are part of exercise Guahan Shield, an exercise designed to facilitate multiservice engagement and provide potential rapid response to theater crises and continge... More
Katherine V. Franklin looks though the sight of a Squad
Katherine V. Franklin looks though the sight of a Squad Automatic Weapon here March 9. Every year residents celebrate Guam's discovery in 1521 with cultural activities ranging from coconut husking and tuba drin... More
Marines play basketball with local children March 9
Marines play basketball with local children March 9 in the village of Umatac during their celebration of Guam's discovery 492 years ago. The Marines are part of Exercise Guahan Shield, which is designed to fac... More
Marines execute Military Operations on Urban Terrain
Marines execute Military Operations on Urban Terrain training with Special Effects Small Arms Marking System rounds March 12 in NCTS abandoned housing units during Exercise Guahan Shield. MOUT training with SES... More
Marines train with Special Effects Small Arms Marking
Marines train with Special Effects Small Arms Marking Systems (SESAMS) in a controlled Military Operations on Urban Terrain (MOUT) environment practicing unit cohesion and combat readiness March 12, on NCTS Nav... More
Marines use Special Effects Small Arms Marking System
Marines use Special Effects Small Arms Marking System rounds March 13 during Military Operations on Urban Terrain training in abandoned military housing on NCTS during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is ... More
Marines fast-rope out of a MH-60S "Knighthawk" helicopter
Marines fast-rope out of a MH-60S "Knighthawk" helicopter March 13 on NCTS Naval Base during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to facilitate multiservice engagement and provide poten... More
Marines fast-rope from an MH-60S “Knighthawk” helicopter
Marines fast-rope from an MH-60S “Knighthawk” helicopter and set up a perimeter around the drop zone March 14 for “elevator ops” training on NCTS during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise des... More
Marines fast-rope out of a MH-60S "Knighthawk" helicopter
Marines fast-rope out of a MH-60S "Knighthawk" helicopter March 14 on NCTS Naval Base during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to facilitate multiservice engagement and provide poten... More
Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., Assistant Commandant of the
Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, meets with Joint Region Marianas staff members for a brief during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to facilitate m... More
Corpsmen and Marines chop logs March 15 during a field
Corpsmen and Marines chop logs March 15 during a field meet on NCTS. The Marines are part of Guahan Shield, an exercise designed to facilitate multiservice engagements, set conditions for bilateral and multilat... More
Private First Class William T. Todd chops a log March
Private First Class William T. Todd chops a log March 15 while participating in a field meet during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to facilitate multiservice engagement and provid... More
Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., Assistant commandant of the
Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., Assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, promotes LCpl. Jonathan T. Kobarg to Cpl. meritoriously for being selected during the 1st quarter meritorious corporal board, during Exercise G... More
Marines patrol through the jungle on NCTS March 19
Marines patrol through the jungle on NCTS March 19 during Exercise Gauhan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to facilitate multiservice engagement and provide potential rapid response to theater cris... More
Marines conduct a brief before returning to the Guam
Marines conduct a brief before returning to the Guam jungle March 19 on NCTS during field training exercises during Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to facilitate multiservice engagements, ... More
Marines and airmen team up March 21 for a pavement
Marines and airmen team up March 21 for a pavement repair project during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield aims to facilitate multiservice engagements, set conditions for bilateral and multilateral trainin... More
Marines and airmen team up March 21 for a pavement
Marines and airmen team up March 21 for a pavement repair project during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield aims to facilitate multiservice engagements, set conditions for bilateral and multilateral trainin... More
Marines conduct beach physical training in honor of
Marines conduct beach physical training in honor of all service members who lost their lives in the invasion of Guam March 22 on NCTS during Exercise Gauhan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to faci... More
Marines participate in physical training, play football
Marines participate in physical training, play football and answer questions with future Marine poolees March 23 at Agana soccer field during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to fac... More
Participants run the Special Olympics torch around
Participants run the Special Olympics torch around the track for the 37th annual Special Olympics March 23 at Okkodo High School, Guam during Exercise Guahan Shield. Service members from the island teamed up w... More
Marines conduct a pavement repair project March 25
Marines conduct a pavement repair project March 25 on Andersen Air Force Base during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to facilitate multiservice engagement and provide potential ra... More
Marines learn about Guam's military history and battle
Marines learn about Guam's military history and battle sites while on a tour March 26 during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to facilitate multiservice engagement and provide pote... More
Marines take in the sights and sounds as they learn
Marines take in the sights and sounds as they learn about Guam's history during a tour of its battle and historical sites March 26 as part of Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is designed to facilitate mult... More
Marines and community members bag trash and debris
Marines and community members bag trash and debris March 28 in an effort to clean up Guam's parks and other green space during Exercise Guahan Shield. The community members are part of the Islandwide Beautific... More
Marines practice Marine Corps Martial Arts Program
Marines practice Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques on April 4 on NCTS as part of Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to facilitate multiservice engagement and provide potent... More
Gunnery Sgt. Patricio A. Mora fires the M-27 “Infantry
Gunnery Sgt. Patricio A. Mora fires the M-27 “Infantry Automatic Rifle” April 4 on an NCTS range during Exercise Guahan Shield. The IAR design is based off of the M16 and M4 rifles service members have become f... More
Capt. Justin E. Jacobs receives his certificate and
Capt. Justin E. Jacobs receives his certificate and belt during a graduation ceremony of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Instructor Course April 5 on NCTS during Exercise Guahan Shield. Exercise Guahan Sh... More
Staff Sgt. Owen I. Wood leads his Marines in a raid
Staff Sgt. Owen I. Wood leads his Marines in a raid April 8 during final field exercises on Andersen South during Exercise Guahan Shield. The exercises consisted mainly of raids and patrols in and around abando... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Corey A. Rabold scans for enemy
Petty Officer 3rd Class Corey A. Rabold scans for enemy targets April 10 during final field exercises on Andersen South during Exercise Guahan Shield. The exercises had logistics Marines acting as enemy combat... More
Staff, students, and Marines dance April 18 at Marcial
Staff, students, and Marines dance April 18 at Marcial A. Sublan Elementary School after the completion of a roof repair project during Exercise Guahan Shield. The Marines rebuilt the roof and added new wiring ... More
Lance Cpl. Mary C. Dalessandro and her squad take an
Lance Cpl. Mary C. Dalessandro and her squad take an abandoned housing area during Military Operations in Urban Environments Terrain training April 25 while on a field operation during Exercise Guahan Shield. G... More
Marines fast-roping and rappelling March 5 on Naval
Marines fast-roping and rappelling March 5 on Naval Base, Guam during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is designed to facilitate multiservice engagements, set conditions for bilateral and multilateral tra... More
Marines conduct unit pt on March 8. The Marines are
Marines conduct unit pt on March 8. The Marines are part of exercise Guahan Shield, an exercise designed to facilitate multiservice engagement and provide potential rapid response to theater crises and continge... More
Marines execute a side plank during unit PT March 8
Marines execute a side plank during unit PT March 8 on Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is designed to facilitate multiservice engagements,... More
Marines conduct unit pt on March 8. The Marines are
Marines conduct unit pt on March 8. The Marines are part of exercise Guahan Shield, an exercise designed to facilitate multiservice engagement and provide potential rapid response to theater crises and continge... More
Marine 1st Lt. Dallas W. Beatty plays basketball with
Marine 1st Lt. Dallas W. Beatty plays basketball with local children during Discovery Day festivities here March 9. The Marines participated in activities and provided vehicle and weapons displays during the f... More
A Umatac resident tries on a loaded flak jacket March
A Umatac resident tries on a loaded flak jacket March 9 during the village's celebration of Guam's discovery 492 years ago. The Marines participating in the celebration are part of Exercise Guahan Shield. Gua... More
Marines train with Special Effects Small Arms Marking
Marines train with Special Effects Small Arms Marking Systems (SESAMS) in a controlled Military Operations on Urban Terrain (MOUT) environment practicing unit cohesion and combat readiness March 12, on NCTS Nav... More
Marines execute Military Operations on Urban Terrain
Marines execute Military Operations on Urban Terrain training with Special Effects Small Arms Marking System rounds March 12 in NCTS abandoned housing units during Exercise Guahan Shield. MOUT training with SE... More
Marines fast-rope out of a MH-60S "Knighthawk" helicopter
Marines fast-rope out of a MH-60S "Knighthawk" helicopter March 13 on NCTS Naval Base during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to facilitate multiservice engagement and provide poten... More
Marines use Special Effects Small Arms Marking System
Marines use Special Effects Small Arms Marking System rounds and dummy grenades March 13 during Military Operations on Urban Terrain training in abandoned military housing on NCTS during Exercise Guahan Shield.... More
Marines prepare to fast-rope from an MH-60S “Knighthawk”
Marines prepare to fast-rope from an MH-60S “Knighthawk” helicopter March 14 for “elevator ops” training on NCTS during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to prepare for multiservice... More
Marines fast-rope out of a MH-60S "Knighthawk" helicopter
Marines fast-rope out of a MH-60S "Knighthawk" helicopter March 14 on NCTS Naval Base during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to facilitate multiservice engagement and provide poten... More
Marines and Corpsmen chop wood March 15 during a field
Marines and Corpsmen chop wood March 15 during a field meet on NCTS. The Marines are part of Guahan Shield, an exercise designed to facilitate multiservice engagements, set conditions for bilateral and multilat... More
Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., Assistant Commandant of the
Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, addresses Marines during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to facilitate multiservice engagements, set conditions f... More
Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., Assistant Commandant of the
Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, receives an exercise brief from Maj. Rob Thomas, officer in charge of the forward command element, and his staff during Exercise Guahan Shield.... More
Marines conduct a field meet March 15 as part of Exercise
Marines conduct a field meet March 15 as part of Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield, an exercise designed to facilitate multiservice engagement and provide potential response to theater crises and contingenc... More
Cpl. Aaron Piccolo patrols through the jungle on NCTS
Cpl. Aaron Piccolo patrols through the jungle on NCTS March 19 during Exercise Gauhan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to facilitate multiservice engagement and provide potential rapid response to... More
Marines sight-in while keeping guard in the Guam jungle
Marines sight-in while keeping guard in the Guam jungle March 19 on NCTS during field training exercises during Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to facilitate multiservice engagements, set ... More
Marines team up with Airmen from Andersen Air Base
Marines team up with Airmen from Andersen Air Base March 21 for a pavement repair project on the base during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield aims to facilitate multiservice engagements, set conditions fo... More
Marines team up with Airmen from Andersen Air Base
Marines team up with Airmen from Andersen Air Base March 21 for a pavement repair project on the base during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield aims to facilitate multiservice engagements, set conditions for... More
Marines conduct beach physical training in honor of
Marines conduct beach physical training in honor of all service members who lost their lives in the invasion of Guam March 22 on NCTS during Exercise Gauhan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to faci... More
Participants pass the opening ceremony torch for the
Participants pass the opening ceremony torch for the 37th annual Special Olympics March 23 at Okkodo High School, Guam during Exercise Guahan Shield. Service members from the island teamed up with the local com... More
Marines participate in physical training, play football
Marines participate in physical training, play football and answer questions with future Marine poolees March 23 at Agana soccer field during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to fac... More
Marines conduct a pavement repair project March 25
Marines conduct a pavement repair project March 25 on Andersen Air Force Base during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to facilitate multiservice engagement and provide potential ra... More
Marines learn about Guam's military history and battle
Marines learn about Guam's military history and battle sites while on a tour March 26 during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to facilitate multiservice engagement and provide pote... More
Marines examine an exhibit at the Pacific War Museum
Marines examine an exhibit at the Pacific War Museum March 26 during Exercise Guahan Shield. The Marines learned about Guam's history during a tour of its historical sites. Guahan Shield is an exercise that wi... More
Marines and community members repaint playground equipment
Marines and community members repaint playground equipment March 28 while restoring Guam's green space during Exercise Guahan Shield. The community members are part of the Islandwide Beautification Task Force ... More
Marines train with the M-27 “Infantry Automatic Rifle”
Marines train with the M-27 “Infantry Automatic Rifle” April 4 on NCTS during Exercise Guahan Shield. The IAR design is based off of the M16 and M4 rifles service members have become familiar with. Guahan Shiel... More
Marines and Airmen conduct a pavement repair project
Marines and Airmen conduct a pavement repair project April 4 on Andersen Air Force Base as part of Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to facilitate multiservice engagement and provide... More
Capt. Carl M. Tutt accepts his certificate during the
Capt. Carl M. Tutt accepts his certificate during the graduation ceremony for the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Instructor Course April 5 on NCTS during Exercise Guahan Shield. Exercise Guahan Shield will ... More
Mortarmen prepare for their volley April 9 during final
Mortarmen prepare for their volley April 9 during final field exercises on Andersen South during Exercise Guahan Shield. The exercises consisted mainly of raids and patrols in and around abandoned housing areas... More
Gunnery Sgt. Allan M. Latonero provides suppressive
Gunnery Sgt. Allan M. Latonero provides suppressive fire during casualty evacuation April 10 during final field exercises on Andersen South for Exercise Guahan Shield. The exercises, consisting mainly of raids ... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon S. Bridges dances with
Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon S. Bridges dances with students and staff April 18 at Marcial A. Sublan Elementary School after the completion of a roof repair project during Exercise Guahan Shield. The Marines... More
Lance Cpl. Mary C. Dalessandro and her squad stack
Lance Cpl. Mary C. Dalessandro and her squad stack and prepare to enter an abandoned housing unit during Military Operations in Urban Terrain training April 25 while on a field operation during Exercise Guahan ... More
Lance Cpl. Liane C. Montalvo dances with veteran Raymond
Lance Cpl. Liane C. Montalvo dances with veteran Raymond Babauta April 27 in a pavilion during the 3rd annual “Once a Marine, Always a Marine” barbecue. The cook-out was organized by local veterans with help fr... More
Marines practice fast-roping and rappelling March 5
Marines practice fast-roping and rappelling March 5 on Naval Base, Guam during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is designed to facilitate multiservice engagements, set conditions for bilateral and multila... More
Marines conduct unit pt on March 8. The Marines are
Marines conduct unit pt on March 8. The Marines are part of exercise Guahan Shield, an exercise designed to facilitate multiservice engagement and provide potential rapid response to theater crises and continge... More
Marines hold front planks during unit PT March 8 on
Marines hold front planks during unit PT March 8 on Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is designed to facilitate multiservice engagements, se... More
Marine Cpl. Aaron Piccolo rests after a hike on March
Marine Cpl. Aaron Piccolo rests after a hike on March 8. The Marines are part of exercise Guahan Shield, an exercise designed to facilitate multiservice engagement and provide potential rapid response to theate... More
Marine 1stLt. Dallas W. Beatty plays basketball with
Marine 1stLt. Dallas W. Beatty plays basketball with local children during Discovery Day festivities here March 9. The Marines participated in activities and provided vehicle and weapons displays during the fes... More
Marines show local children the squad automatic weapon
Marines show local children the squad automatic weapon and a mortar display March 9 during Discovery Day in the village of Umatac. The celebration marks 492 since Guam's discovery. The Marines are part of Exer... More
Marines execute Military Operations on Urban Terrain
Marines execute Military Operations on Urban Terrain training with Special Effects Small Arms Marking System rounds March 12 in NCTS abandoned housing units during Exercise Guahan Shield. MOUT training with SE... More
Marines train with Special Effects Small Arms Marking
Marines train with Special Effects Small Arms Marking Systems (SESAMS) in a controlled Military Operations on Urban Terrain (MOUT) environment practicing unit cohesion and combat readiness March 12, on NCTS Nav... More
Marines fast-rope out of a MH-60S "Knighthawk" helicopter
Marines fast-rope out of a MH-60S "Knighthawk" helicopter March 13 on NCTS Naval Base during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to facilitate multiservice engagement and provide poten... More
Marines board an MH-60S “Knighthawk” helicopter March
Marines board an MH-60S “Knighthawk” helicopter March 13 to conduct fast-rope training on NCTS during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to prepare for multiservice engagements, set ... More
Marines fast-rope from an MH-60S “Knighthawk” helicopter
Marines fast-rope from an MH-60S “Knighthawk” helicopter and set up a perimeter around the drop zone March 14 for “elevator ops” training on NCTS during Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise des... More