Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force plot
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force plot coordinate points prior to land navigation training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 22, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious... 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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force prepares to go through a land navigation course during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 22, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious exercis... 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
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 conduct
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct a final inspection on a Zodiac boat before departing on a navigation drill during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif.,... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force engage
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force engage targets in a shooting drill while conducting scout sniper training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 29, 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
U.S. Navy Capt. Martin L. Pompeo, center, commanding
U.S. Navy Capt. Martin L. Pompeo, center, commanding officer, Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific, speaks with officials of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, while visiting a training site during Ex... 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
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force listens to Division Schools instructors while conducting an unknown distance drill during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 6, 2014. ... More
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force uses low-crawl as a stalking technique during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 10, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious exercise that br... More
A 7-ton Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement gets loaded
A 7-ton Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement 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. Iro... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Bryan Hall, right, commander, 1st
U.S. Marine Maj. Bryan Hall, right, commander, 1st Brigade Platoon, 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, speaks with officials of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard San ... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force swim
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force swim onto the beach while conducting an amphibious raid during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 15, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious ... More
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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 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. 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
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
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. 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, 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
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 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
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
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 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 posts security while conducting an amphibious raid as part of reconnaissance training with the Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific during Exercise Iro... 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 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 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
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
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
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
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. 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, 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
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Carl E. Mundy III, right, deputy
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Carl E. Mundy III, right, deputy commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks with officials from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force moments after the opening ceremony of Exe... More
A U.S. Marine, right, pre-scout sniper instructor,
A U.S. Marine, right, pre-scout sniper instructor, 1st Marine Division Schools, explains shooting techniques to soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force while conducting shooting drills during Exercise... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force fight
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force fight waves while riding a Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Craft during surf passages as part of reconnaissance training with the Expeditionary Warfare Training Gr... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force perform
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force perform a beach landing while conducting an amphibious raid as part of reconnaissance training with the Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific during Exer... More
A U.S. Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st
A U.S. Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, descends from a CH-46E Sea Knight while performing fast-rope insertion training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif.... 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 an unknown distance drill using an M24 rifle during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 6, 20... 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
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
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
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, left, commanding
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, left, commanding general, 1st Marine Division, speaks with officials from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force after a splash demonstration with AAV-7 Assault Amphibious... More
A Landing Craft, Air Cushion with Assault Craft Unit
A Landing Craft, Air Cushion with Assault Craft Unit 5, performs an amphibious landing during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 19, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious exercise that bring... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self Defense Force takes notes during a debrief after conducting land navigation training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 22, 2014. Iron Fist 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 to shore while conducting an amphibious raid as part of reconnaissance training with the Expeditionary Warfare Traini... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force shoot
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force shoot M24 rifles while conducting unknown distance drills during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 6, 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 uses camouflage to go unnoticed as he sights in during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 10, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious exercis... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force perform
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force perform a beach landing while conducting an amphibious raid during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 15, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibi... More
An AAV-7 Assault Amphibious Vehicle goes into the water
An AAV-7 Assault Amphibious Vehicle goes into the water while conducting a splash demonstration during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 16, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious exercise t... 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
An AAV-7 Assault Amphibious Vehicle goes into the water
An AAV-7 Assault Amphibious Vehicle goes into the water while conducting a splash demonstration during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 16, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious exercise t... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st
U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine division, prepare to exit a building and move toward their next objective while conducting raid training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pen... More
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Daryl Lee, middle, platoon
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Daryl Lee, middle, platoon sergeant, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, welcomes U.S. Marine officers and officials from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to a splash demonstration with... More
A U.S. Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st
A U.S. Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine division, and soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force exit a building and move toward their next objective while conducting raid training du... 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 move toward their next objective while conducting raid training during Exercise Iron Fi... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force posts security while conducting raid training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 7, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious exercise t... More
A U.S. Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st
A U.S. Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine division, posts security while conducting raid training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton Calif., Feb. 7, 2014. Iron Fist is an amp... More