U.S. Marine Chief Warrant Officer 3 Ronald Molamphy,
U.S. Marine Chief Warrant Officer 3 Ronald Molamphy, middle, battalion maintenance officer, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, speaks with officials of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force about the AAV-7 Assault ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Ryan Johnson, 1st Battalion,
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Ryan Johnson, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, provides security while conducting a nighttime urban terrain raid during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 18, ... More
U.S. Marines with the 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment
U.S. Marines with the 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment participate in training during amphibious landing operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 19, 2014, as part of exercise Iron Fist 20... More
A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment,
A U.S. Marine with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, posts security while conducting an amphibious landing during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 19, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibio... More
Japanese Maj. Gen. Hiroaki Kawamoto, right, deputy
Japanese Maj. Gen. Hiroaki Kawamoto, right, deputy chief of staff, Western Army Headquarters, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, presents U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John A. Toolan, commanding general, I Marine Expediti... More
Lance Cpl. Carlos D. Vassallo, field radio operator,
Lance Cpl. Carlos D. Vassallo, field radio operator, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes a moment to laugh during a communications exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 6, 2014. The exercise is designe... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct immediate action drills inside a Modular Amphibious Egress Trainer while conducting Underwater Egress training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Cam... More
A U.S. Marine, right, pre-sniper instructor, Division
A U.S. Marine, right, pre-sniper instructor, Division Schools, discusses logistics with a soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force while conducting land navigation training during Exercise Iron Fist 201... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force introduces himself to Marines from !st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 23, 2014. Iron Fist... More
Col. Matushi Kunii, commanding officer of the Japan
Col. Matushi Kunii, commanding officer of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s (JGSDF) Western Army Infantry Regiment, and a Japanese interpreter address the crowd during the opening ceremony for Iron Fist 201... More
Japanese Col. Matushi Kunii, left, commanding officer,
Japanese Col. Matushi Kunii, left, commanding officer, Western Army Infantry Regiment, addresses U.S. Marines and sailors and Japanese soldiers during the opening ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force prepare
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force prepare to be submerged in a Modular Amphibious Egress Trainer while conducting Underwater Egress training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton,... 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 for morning physical training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan.... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force examine
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force examine how to properly load and fasten a combat rubber reconnaissance craft using the “Soft Duck” method while conducting Helo Cast training during Exercise Ir... More
U.S. Marine Capt. Peter F. Isajewicz, operations officer,
U.S. Marine Capt. Peter F. Isajewicz, operations officer, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, explains the capabilities of the AAV-7 Amphibious Assault Vehicle to soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force ... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force listens to a Division Schools instructor as he crawls through a pond in a ghillie suit during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 24, 2... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force uses hand-and-arm signals to communicate with soldiers on other boats while conducting navigation drills during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Naval Amphibious... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force make
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force make their way to Seal Beach on a combat rubber reconnaissance craft while conducting Helocast training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Naval Amphibious B... More
A U.S. Marine with 1st Marine Division Schools coaches
A U.S. Marine with 1st Marine Division Schools coaches a soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force at basic sniper training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 27, 2014. Ir... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force prepare
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force prepare High-Explosive Rocket-Assisted Projectiles during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 28, 2014. Iron Fist 2014 is an amphibiou... 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 talk through future procedures on their hike during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, C... More
A U.S. Marine, right, pre-scout sniper instructor,
A U.S. Marine, right, pre-scout sniper instructor, 1st Marine Division Schools, clears the weapon of a soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force after a shooting drill during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboa... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct an amphibious insertion using combat rubber reconnaissance crafts during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif., Jan. 29,... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force perform
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force perform surf passages while conducting reconnaissance training with the Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Naval... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct fire-support exercises with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 30, 2014. Iron Fist... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force measures the wind value while conducting scout sniper training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 31, 2014. Iron Fist is an amp... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force prepare
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force prepare to board a Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Craft to conduct an amphibious raid as part of reconnaissance training with the Expeditionary Warfare Training G... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Brandon Razzano, field radio operator,
U.S. Marine Sgt. Brandon Razzano, field radio operator, 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, sits with soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force at lunch during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pen... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force move
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force move a 120 mm mortar system into position during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 3, 2014. Iron Fist 2014 is an amphibious exercise ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Masami Rouse, interpreter, 15th
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Masami Rouse, interpreter, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, attached to Echo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, observes mortar fire during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp P... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with 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 20... More
A U.S. Marine, left, from 1st Reconnaissance Battalion,
A U.S. Marine, left, from 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and a soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force move to their next firing position while conducting immediate-action drills du... More
A U.S. Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st
A U.S. Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division descends from a 30-foot tower while performing fast-rope insertion training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb... More
I Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General, Lt.
I Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General, Lt. Gen. John A. Toolan, visits a classroom with U.S. Marines from 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company and soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force du... More
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force takes notes while conducting call-for-fire exercises with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., F... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Jesse Kimble, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion,
U.S. Marine Sgt. Jesse Kimble, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, provides security while conducting fast-rope training with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 ab... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct unknown distance drills using M24 rifles during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 6, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious exercise... 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 clear a building while conducting raid training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard C... More
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force gives a demonstration with an 84mm Carl Gustav recoilless rifle while training with U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, during Exercise Iron ... More
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force uses skull-drag as a stalking technique during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 10, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious exercise that b... More
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force high crawls his way through vegetation while conducting a stalk exercise with 1st Marine Division Schools during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton,... More
A High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle gets loaded
A High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle gets loaded onto a Landing Craft Air Cushion to be transported to San Clemente Island during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 12, 2014. Ir... More
U.S. Marines from 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company
U.S. Marines from 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company and soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force call for fire during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard San Clemente Island, Calif., Feb. 13, 2014. Iron... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force fire
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force fire a 120mm mortar system during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard San Clemente Island, Calif., Feb. 13, 2014. Iron Fist 2014 is an amphibious exercise that bring... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Bill Wischmeyer, executive officer,
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Bill Wischmeyer, executive officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks with Maj. Gen. Hiroaki Kawamoto, deputy chief of staff (operations), Western Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 transport Marines on MV-22B Ospreys during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 to San Clemente Island, Calif., Feb. 14, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious exercise... More
U.S. Marines from 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company
U.S. Marines from 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company call for fire while training with soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard San Clemente Island, Calif., Feb... More
Lieutenant Gen. Hirotaka Yamashita, vice chief of staff,
Lieutenant Gen. Hirotaka Yamashita, vice chief of staff, left, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, presents U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. John A. Toolan, commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, with a plaque duri... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force make
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force make a beach landing while conducting an amphibious raid during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 15, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious... More
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force jumps out of a CH-46E Sea Knight while conducting helocast training with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboa... More
Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat
Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, depart a Landing Craft Air Cushion after returning from San Clemente Island during Exercise Iron Fist 2014, ... More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Pedro Guerrero, right, section
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Pedro Guerrero, right, section leader, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, briefs officials of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force on safety procedures while conducting a splash demonstratio... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jose Carreon, 1st Battalion,
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jose Carreon, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, sets up satellite communications while conducting a nighttime urban terrain raid during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Ca... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, post security while conducting an amphibious landing during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 19, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious... More
A U.S. Marine with the 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment
A U.S. Marine with the 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment participates in training during amphibious landing operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 19, 2014, as part of exercise Iron Fist ... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. John R. O’Neal, left, commanding
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. John R. O’Neal, left, commanding officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, presents Col. Matushi Kunii, commanding officer, Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, w... More
Lance Cpl. Carlos D. Vassallo, field radio operator,
Lance Cpl. Carlos D. Vassallo, field radio operator, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, unloads data equipment during a communications exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 6. The exercise is designed to pr... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct immediate action drills inside a Modular Amphibious Egress Trainer while conducting Underwater Egress training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Cam... More
A U.S. Marine, right, pre-sniper instructor, Division
A U.S. Marine, right, pre-sniper instructor, Division Schools, discusses logistics with soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force while conducting land navigation training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014... More
Rear Adm. Fernandez Ponds, Commander, Expeditionary
Rear Adm. Fernandez Ponds, Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group Three, and Col. Matushi Kunii, commanding officer of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s (JGSDF) Western Army Infantry Regiment, greet each oth... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force train
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force train with a Deployable Virtual Training Environment during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 23, 2014. Iron Fist 2014 is an amphibiou... More
U.S. Marine Capt. Abdul Mack, adjutant, 15th Marine
U.S. Marine Capt. Abdul Mack, adjutant, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes charge as commander of troops during 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 emerges from a Modular Amphibious Egress Trainer while conducting Underwater Egress training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan.... More
Marines from 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company
Marines from 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 24, 2014. Iron Fist 2014 is an amphibious exercise that brings together Marines and sailors ... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force crawls through the woods in a ghillie suit during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 24, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious exercise tha... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. David Johnson, 1st Reconnaissance
U.S. Marine Sgt. David Johnson, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, demonstrates how to fasten a combat rubber reconnaissance craft using the “Soft Duck” method to soldiers with the Japan Ground ... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct navigation training on Zodiac boats during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif., Jan. 27, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibi... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force make
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force make their way onto Seal Beach while conducting Helocast training with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard ... More
A U.S. Marine with 1st Marine Division Schools coaches
A U.S. Marine with 1st Marine Division Schools coaches soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force at basic sniper training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 27, 2014. Iro... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force prepare
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force prepare High-Explosive Rocket-Assisted Projectiles during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 28, 2014. Iron Fist 2014 is an amphibio... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense force points out landmarks on a hike with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28, 2014. Iron Fis... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force make
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force make final adjustments to the combat rubber reconnaissance craft before a night amphibious insertion during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Naval Amphibious Base... More
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force sights into his target before engaging in a shooting drill while conducting scout sniper training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif.,... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct fire-support exercises with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 30, 2014. Iron Fist... 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
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force reloads after hitting his target from the 300 yard-line while conducting scout sniper training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Ja... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force posts security while conducting an amphibious raid as part of reconnaissance training with the Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific during Exercise Iro... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force give
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force give gifts to U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 3, 2014. Iron Fist 2014... More
U.S. Marines and soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense
U.S. Marines and soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force set up 120mm mortar systems in firing positions during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 3, 2014. Iron Fist 2014 is ... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Jesse Kimble, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion,
U.S. Marine Sgt. Jesse Kimble, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, fires at a target while conducting immediate-action drills with soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercis... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct radio checks during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 4, 2014. Iron ... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force fire
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force fire a 120mm mortar system during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 4, 2014. Iron Fist 2014 is an amphibious exercise that brings tog... 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 soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force identifies targets while conducting call-for-fire exercises with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Ca... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st
U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force board a CH-46E Sea Knight to perform fast-rope insertion training during Exercise Iron ... More
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force positions himself to fast rope from a CH-46E Sea Knight while conducting fast-rope training with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, during Exe... More
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force shoots an M24 rifle while conducting unknown distance drills during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 6, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphib... More
A U.S. Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st
A U.S. Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, provides cover fire while conducting raid training with soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 abo... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force prepare
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force prepare 84mm Carl Gustav recoilless rifles while training with U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp ... More
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force uses bushes and branches as camouflage for his shooting position during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 10, 2014. Iron Fist is an a... More
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force low crawls his way through vegetation while conducting a stalk exercise with 1st Marine Division Schools during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, ... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Garcia, gas service
Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Garcia, gas service system mechanic, Assault Craft Unit 5, secures a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle on a Landing Craft Air Cushion to be transported to San Clemente I... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force looks at his targets while training with U.S. Marines from 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard San Clemente Island, Cal... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Bill Wischmeyer, center, executive
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Bill Wischmeyer, center, executive officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks with officials of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard San Clemente I... More
U.S. Marines with Echo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th
U.S. Marines with Echo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, implement safety precautions during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard San Clemente Island, Calif., Feb. 13, 2014. Iron Fist 2014 is an amphibiou... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force shares a Japanese Meal-Ready-to-Eat with a U.S. Marine from 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard San Clemente Island, Ca... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force secure
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force secure a beach while conducting an amphibious raid during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 15, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious exerc... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force give
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force give the all clear sign after jumping out of a CH-46E Sea Knight while conducting helocast training with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, duri... More
Officials from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
Officials from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force go aboard an AAV-7 Assault Amphibious Vehicle during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 16, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious exercise ... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Matthew Dooley, 1st Battalion, 1st
U.S. Marine Cpl. Matthew Dooley, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, provides security while conducting a nighttime urban terrain raid during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 18, 2014... More