The Maritime Prepositioning Force ship, USNS Pililaau,
The Maritime Prepositioning Force ship, USNS Pililaau, loads Marines with the Offload Preparation Party in order to support training exercise Cobra Gold 2015, January 31. The MPF enables a rapid response to ass... More
Marines with the Offload Preparation Party onboard
Marines with the Offload Preparation Party onboard the Maritime Prepositioning Force ship, USNS Pililaau, perform pre-operation checks, Feb. 6, in order to support Exercise Cobra Gold 2015. Their mission is to ... More
Marines with the Offload Preparation Party move assault
Marines with the Offload Preparation Party move assault amphibious vehicles off the Maritime Prepositioning Force ship, U.S.N.S Pililaau, to shore at Laem Chabang Port, Feb.8. The OPP Marines prepared equipment... More
Marine veteran Byron H. Coates, an ordnance mechanic
Marine veteran Byron H. Coates, an ordnance mechanic on the Maritime Prepositioning Force ship, USNS Pililaau, talks with Marine Staff Sgt. Brent L. Wade, platoon sergeant for General Support Platoon supporting... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Matthew Heathman receives a gift of
U.S. Navy Lt. Matthew Heathman receives a gift of appreciation from the Nakhon Ratchasima Panyonnookun School, February 12. Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and members of the Royal Thai Air Force voluntee... More
Service members give back to the Thai community
U.S. Marines and Thai volunteers take a group photo with children and caretakers at Ban Ratchasima Boys Welfare Establishment, February 12. Service members dropped off a donation of toys, clothes, and other goo... More
Local Thai children attend open house on military base
Kimlung Maileaew Jungjuren, a student at Yothinnukun School sprays water out of a hand line with the help of Aircraft Firefighter Rescue Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, ... More
U.S. Marine pilot Capt. Ernie Drake shows Yothinnukun
U.S. Marine pilot Capt. Ernie Drake shows Yothinnukun School student, Nattasit Attapolpisarn, the gear he uses when operating an aircraft during an open house held by Royal Thai Air Force Wing 1 and U.S. Marine... More
Lance Cpl. Jackson C. Chandler stands on deck as the
Lance Cpl. Jackson C. Chandler stands on deck as the Maritime Prepositioning Force ship, USNS Pililaau, arrives at the port in Laem Chabang, Thailand, from Guam Feb. 8 after eight days at sea. Their mission is ... More
Lance Cpl. Rhenz Aquino with the Offload Preparation
Lance Cpl. Rhenz Aquino with the Offload Preparation Party checks vehicles two stories below the deck of the Maritime Prepositioning Force ship, USNS Pililaau, Feb. 2. Temperatures below the deck can exceed 30 ... More
A U.S. Marine pilot enters the cockpit of an F/A-18
A U.S. Marine pilot enters the cockpit of an F/A-18 Hornet, Feb. 16. U.S. Marines attached to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Royal Thai Air Force tr... More
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fred J. Estes Post 9876,
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fred J. Estes Post 9876, Pattaya, Thailand, prepare meat at a barbeque they hosted for the active-duty military service members participating in Exercise Cobra Gold 2015, Feb. 16. The ... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors stand in formation while being
U.S. Marines and Sailors stand in formation while being introduced to students at Ban Nong Lan Chang School during a visit, Feb. 17. This was one of many community events held during Exercise Cobra Gold 2015, w... More
Royal Thai Air Force and U.S. service members attended
Royal Thai Air Force and U.S. service members attended a closing ceremony for Exercise Cobra Gold 2015, Feb. 19. The event gave U.S. service members an opportunity to meet with RTAF one last time to exchange gi... More
U.S. Marine and Thai Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting
U.S. Marine and Thai Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting specialists take a group photo before a Crash Crew Rodeo competition, Feb. 20. The competition celebrated the conclusion of Exercise Cobra Gold 2015 and the... More
U.S. Marine Master Sgt. Lora L. Sutter prepares to
U.S. Marine Master Sgt. Lora L. Sutter prepares to detonate unexploded ordnance during Exercise Cobra Gold 2015 on Feb. 20. The U.S. Marine EOD shared tactics and procedures on how to properly dispose unexplode... More
A guitar player for recording artist Chris Young performs
A guitar player for recording artist Chris Young performs live during a free concert for military service members at Camp Mujuk Semper Fit Athletic Facility in the Republic of Korea, March 17. Marine Corps Comm... More
Republic of Korea Marine Captain Jeong J. Keun works
Republic of Korea Marine Captain Jeong J. Keun works alongside U.S. Marines at the Camp Mujuk Combat Operations Center in the Republic of Korea, March 18. U.S. and ROK Marines coordinate together in simulated o... More
U.S. Marines and airmen perform a site assessment at
U.S. Marines and airmen perform a site assessment at Osan Air Base in the Republic of Korea March 19. Site assessment was one of the response scenarios during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear j... More
Pfc. Andres F. Montero, from Miami, Florida, provides
Pfc. Andres F. Montero, from Miami, Florida, provides security at the Osan Air Base tactical air command center in the Republic of Korea March 21 during the TACC Quick Reaction Force Exercise. Marines defended ... More
III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general,
III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, Lt. Gen. John Wissler, awards Sgt. Edward R. Martinez III, a Livermore, California, native, with a Navy Achievement Medal at the Camp Mujuk Expeditionary Chow ... More
U.S. and Republic of Korea senior leadership in the
U.S. and Republic of Korea senior leadership in the Combined Marine Component Command, Command Post Exercise, come together for a Combined Warrior Dinner in Pohang, South Korea, March 22. The dinner was held to... More
The III Marine Expeditionary Force Band plays music
The III Marine Expeditionary Force Band plays music during the Combined Marine Component Command Band Concert at the 1st Marine Division Base, Pohang, in the Republic of Korea, March 23. The concert was held to... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors move essential utility and
U.S. Marines and Sailors move essential utility and motor transportation equipment from ship to shore at Alava Pier in the Philippines, April 9. U.S. Navy Lt. Ryan Doyle said they moved 120 pieces of equipment ... More
Sgt. Major Vincent C. Santiago serves lunch with other
Sgt. Major Vincent C. Santiago serves lunch with other senior leadership to Marines after the final U.S. Marine Corps training event of exercise Balikatan in Crow Valley, April 27. The last U.S. Marine Corps ev... More
U.S. Marine MV-22B Ospreys arrive at Tribhuvan International
U.S. Marine MV-22B Ospreys arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 3. U.S. Marines also brought an UH-1Y Huey, tools and equipment to support the government of Nepal. The Nepalese Gov... More
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy, Bloomfield,
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy, Bloomfield, Conn., and United States Agency for International Development principal regional advisor, William Berger, receive a brief prior to their departure on a UH-1Y ... More
Sgt. Juan Alcaraz stands next to a UH-1Y Huey prior
Sgt. Juan Alcaraz stands next to a UH-1Y Huey prior to departure at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 5. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 and Marine Medium Til... More
U.S. Marines and Nepalese soldiers prepare to transport
U.S. Marines and Nepalese soldiers prepare to transport food, water, and shelter supplies to the Nepalese in the rural areas of Nepal, May 7. The Nepalese government requested assistance from U.S. Agency for In... More
A U.S. Marine UH-1Y Huey loaded with supplies lands
A U.S. Marine UH-1Y Huey loaded with supplies lands in Charikot, Nepal, May 8. U.S. Marines and Nepalese soldiers delivered supplies to Charikot and other the rural areas of Nepal. The Nepalese government reque... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. James L. Hibler, from Arlington, Texas,
U.S. Marine Sgt. James L. Hibler, from Arlington, Texas, and Sgt. Ward M. Johnson IV, from Charleston, South Carolina, stand next to a UH-1Y Huey at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, May ... More
HMLA-469 responds to Nepal earthquake
U.S. Marines and sailors with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron-469 attached to Joint task Force 505 stand in front of their UH-1Y Hueys at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 9. ... More
U.S. Navy HM2 (FMF/AW) Jessica Gomez, from Carey, Idaho,
U.S. Navy HM2 (FMF/AW) Jessica Gomez, from Carey, Idaho, records notes at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 9. Gomez is a corpsman with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 cur... More
A U.S. Marine carries a child off a helicopter to a
A U.S. Marine carries a child off a helicopter to a triage at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 12. Joint Task Force 505 service members are in Nepal conducting earthquake recovery op... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Carringtyn L. Chaffee, from Roseville,
U.S. Marine Cpl. Carringtyn L. Chaffee, from Roseville, California, prepares a UH-1Y Huey helicopter for a search and rescue mission at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal, May 13. A UH-1Y Hue... More
Realistic Scenario Challenges U.S. and Australian Forces
150701-M-NH297-041 Royal Australian Air Force Cpl. Robert Grosseibl (right) and U.S. Marine Cpl. Evan Snyder kneel next to Ender, an Australian military working dog, in front of an Australian Defence Force Arme... More
Lance Cpl. Edward Y. Cho, from Dix Hills, New York,
Lance Cpl. Edward Y. Cho, from Dix Hills, New York, performs maintenance operations on a Secure, Mobile, Anti-Jam, Reliable, Tactical-Terminal during exercise Talisman Sabre 2015 at Robertson Barracks, Australi... More
U.S. Marine Col. Daniel R. Masur (left) and Brig. Gen.
U.S. Marine Col. Daniel R. Masur (left) and Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy discuss events taking place during exercise Talisman Sabre 2015 with Col. David L. Odom and Maj. David J. Gustafson at Bradshaw Field Train... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Joy Dierks, from Ellicott City,
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Joy Dierks, from Ellicott City, Maryland, wears her Fleet Marine Force Warfare Insignia at Robertson Barracks, Australia, on July 12. Dierks received her pin from the 3rd Marine Expeditionar... More
U.S. Marines move between landing zones during a CH-53E
U.S. Marines move between landing zones during a CH-53E Super Stallion rotary-wing aircraft assault transport at Aibano Training Area, Sept. 15, 2015. The assault transport supported a bilateral-air-assault com... More
A USO on the Glo 5K run participant walks with her
A USO on the Glo 5K run participant walks with her dogs on Camp Hansen, Sept. 18. The USO hosted the event for military members and their families with the help of sponsors Billabong, University of Maryland Uni... More
A cup of French vanilla coffee is one of the many drink
A cup of French vanilla coffee is one of the many drink options available at the 12th Marines Mess Hall on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 23. The 12th Marines Mess Hall recently received the best chow hall ... More
Brig. Gen. Paul Kennedy awards Cpl. Isaac Ibarra the
Brig. Gen. Paul Kennedy awards Cpl. Isaac Ibarra the Joint-Service Achievement Medal for recognition of his efforts as part of Joint Task Force 505's humanitarian aid and disaster response in Nepal, during a ce... More
Lt. Gen. Larry D. Nicholson recognizes Marines and
Lt. Gen. Larry D. Nicholson recognizes Marines and Sailors of Headquarters Company, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, at the Camp Schwab Theater, on Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 23, 2015, for over 260 days of l... More
Royal Cambodian Armed Forces Maj. Gen. Keo Sodany puts
Royal Cambodian Armed Forces Maj. Gen. Keo Sodany puts on his military oriented protective posture gear at the Institute of Explore and Experiment on Substance of Chemical Weapons, Longvek, in the Kingdom of Ca... More
Cpl. Brock W. English with the Offload Preparation
Cpl. Brock W. English with the Offload Preparation Party ensures all parts are operational on the Assault Amphibious Vehicles aboard the Maritime Prepositioning Force ship, USNS Pililaau, Feb. 6. The OPP Marine... More
Marines with the Offload Preparation Party onboard
Marines with the Offload Preparation Party onboard the Maritime Prepositioning Force ship, USNS Pililaau, prepare to move an assault amphibious to shore at Laem Chabang Port, Feb.8. The OPP Marines prepared eq... More
Former Marine, Byron H. Coates, an ordnance mechanic
Former Marine, Byron H. Coates, an ordnance mechanic on the Maritime Prepositioning Force ship, USNS Pililaau, talks with Marine Staff Sgt. Brent L. Wade, platoon sergeant for General Support Platoon supporting... More
The Maritime Prepositioning Force ship, USNS Pililaau,
The Maritime Prepositioning Force ship, USNS Pililaau, is loaded with equipment to support the various missions of the Marine Corps, such as training exercise Cobra Gold 2015, January 31. The MPF enables a rapi... More
Members of the Royal Thai Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps
Members of the Royal Thai Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy take a group photo with the staff and students from Nakhon Ratchasima Panyonnookun School for children with disabilities, February 12. Marine... More
Marines with the Offload Preparation Party aboard the
Marines with the Offload Preparation Party aboard the Maritime Prepositioning Force ship, USNS Pililaau, performs pre-operation checks, Feb. 2. Their mission is to prepare and offload equipment from ship to sho... More
Marines with the Offload Preparation Party lookout
Marines with the Offload Preparation Party lookout as the Maritime Prepositioning Force ship, USNS Pililaau, arrives at the port in Laem Chabang, Thailand, from Guam Feb. 8 after eight days at sea. Their missio... More
Members of the Royal Thai Air Force, U.S. Marines and
Members of the Royal Thai Air Force, U.S. Marines and Sailors, along with students and educators from the surrounding area, wait for Friendship Day to start at Royal Thai Air Force Base Korat during Exercise Co... More
U.S. Marines prepare F/A-18 Hornets for takeoff Feb.
U.S. Marines prepare F/A-18 Hornets for takeoff Feb. 16. U.S. Marines attached to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Royal Thai Air Force train together... More
Fred Berg, commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fred
Fred Berg, commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fred J. Estes Post 9876, Pattaya, Thailand, helped organize and host a barbeque event for the active-duty service members participating in Exercise Cobra Gold 2... More
Students at Ban Nong Lan Chang School mimic a Marine
Students at Ban Nong Lan Chang School mimic a Marine Corps formation during a visit from U.S. and Thai service members Feb. 17. This was one of many community events held during Exercise Cobra Gold 2015, which ... More
Royal Thai Air Force and U.S. service members attended
Royal Thai Air Force and U.S. service members attended a closing ceremony for Exercise Cobra Gold 2015, Feb. 19. The event gave U.S. service members an opportunity to meet with RTAF one last time to exchange gi... More
Staff Sgt. Nathan M. Peterson prepares to detonate
Staff Sgt. Nathan M. Peterson prepares to detonate unexploded ordnance during Exercise Cobra Gold 2015, Feb. 20. The U.S. Marine EOD shared tactics and procedures on how to properly dispose unexploded ordnance ... More
A Royal Thai Air Force Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting
A Royal Thai Air Force Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Specialist cuts a 50 gallon drum in half with K12 fire-rescue saw during a Crash Crew Rodeo competition, Feb. 20. The competition celebrated the conclusio... More
Audience members cheer during a free concert held for
Audience members cheer during a free concert held for military service members featuring Chris Young, a Grammy-nominated country music singer/songwriter, at Camp Mujuk Semper Fit Athletic Facility in the Republ... More
U.S. Marine Major James J. Zdrodowski, right, laughs
U.S. Marine Major James J. Zdrodowski, right, laughs with Republic of Korea Marine Major Park Youngchoon at the Camp Mujuk Combat Operations Center in the Republic of Korea, March 18. U.S. and ROK Marines coord... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Donald L. Harmon, a Cleveland, Ohio,
U.S. Marine Cpl. Donald L. Harmon, a Cleveland, Ohio, native, preforms presumptive identification at Osan Air Base in the Republic of Korea March 19. Identification was one of the response scenarios during a ch... More
A Marine provides security at the Osan Air Base tactical
A Marine provides security at the Osan Air Base tactical air command center site in the Republic of Korea March 21 during the TACC Quick Reaction Force Exercise. Marines defended the TACC site against a small, ... More
U.S. and Republic of Korea senior leadership in the
U.S. and Republic of Korea senior leadership in the Combined Marine Component Command, Command Post Exercise, come together for a Combined Warrior Dinner in Pohang, South Korea, March 22. The dinner was held to... More
III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general,
III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, Lt. Gen. John Wissler, awards Sgt. Edward R. Martinez III, a Livermore, California, native, with a Navy Achievement Medal at the Camp Mujuk Expeditionary Chow ... More
The III Marine Expeditionary Force Band and the Republic
The III Marine Expeditionary Force Band and the Republic of Korea Marine Corps Band stand during the Combined Marine Component Command Band Concert at the 1st Marine Division Base, Pohang, in the Republic of Ko... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors move essential utility and
U.S. Marines and Sailors move essential utility and motor transportation equipment from ship to shore at Alava Pier in the Philippines, April 9. U.S. Navy Lt. Ryan Doyle said they moved 120 pieces of equipment ... More
Brig. General Tracy W. King serves lunch with other
Brig. General Tracy W. King serves lunch with other senior leadership to Marines after the final U.S. Marine Corps training event of exercise Balikatan in Crow Valley, April 27. The last U.S. Marine Corps event... More
U.S. Marines, Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Miller (top), Cpl.
U.S. Marines, Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Miller (top), Cpl. Garrett Gloska and Cpl. Eugene Ganiron, step off a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III onto Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 3. Marines broug... More
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy, of Bloomfield,
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy, of Bloomfield, Conn., and United States Agency for International Development principal regional advisor, William Berger, wait to depart on a UH-1Y Huey at the Tribhuvan I... More
Sgt. Juan Alcaraz secures supplies in a UH-1Y Huey
Sgt. Juan Alcaraz secures supplies in a UH-1Y Huey prior to departure at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 5. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 and Marine Mediu... More
U.S. Marines and airmen unload supplies from an Air
U.S. Marines and airmen unload supplies from an Air Force C-17 at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 7. The Nepalese government requested assistance from U.S. Agency for International ... More
A U.S. Marine UH-1Y Huey brings supplies to Bigu, Nepal,
A U.S. Marine UH-1Y Huey brings supplies to Bigu, Nepal, May 8. U.S. Marines and Nepalese soldiers continue to deliver supplies to the rural areas of Nepal. The Nepalese government requested assistance from U.S... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. James L. Hibler, from Arlington, Texas,
U.S. Marine Sgt. James L. Hibler, from Arlington, Texas, and Sgt. Ward M. Johnson IV, from Charleston, South Carolina, sit on a UH-1Y Huey at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 9. Hibl... More
U.S. service members with Joint Task Force 505 care
U.S. service members with Joint Task Force 505 care for an injured Nepalese citizen in a triage at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 12. A 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook the country o... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Carringtyn L. Chaffee, from Roseville,
U.S. Marine Cpl. Carringtyn L. Chaffee, from Roseville, California, prepares a UH-1Y Huey for a search and rescue mission at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal, May 13. A UH-1Y Huey helicopte... More
U.S. Marines, Cpl. Shea P. Nolan and Lance Cpl. Edward
U.S. Marines, Cpl. Shea P. Nolan and Lance Cpl. Edward Y. Cho, stand in front of a Secure, Mobile, Anti-Jam, Reliable, Tactical-Terminal during exercise Talisman Sabre 2015 at Robertson Barracks, Australia, Jul... More
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy (left) discusses
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy (left) discusses events taking place during exercise Talisman Sabre 2015 with Col. David L. Odom and Maj. David J. Gustafson (right) at Bradshaw Field Training Area, Austr... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Joy Dierks, from Ellicott City,
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Joy Dierks, from Ellicott City, Maryland, wears her Fleet Marine Force Warfare Insignia at Robertson Barracks, Australia, on July 12. Dierks received her pin from the 3rd Marine Expeditionar... More
U.S. Marines board a CH-53E Super Stallion rotary-wing
U.S. Marines board a CH-53E Super Stallion rotary-wing aircraft at Aibano training area, Sept. 15, 2015. The aircraft provided assault transport during a bilateral air assault comprehensive exercise at Aibano T... More
USO on the Glo 5K run participants show off their costumes
USO on the Glo 5K run participants show off their costumes on Camp Hansen, Sept. 18. The USO hosted the event for military members and their families with the help of sponsors Billabong, University of Maryland ... More
Hot coffee is one of the many drink options available
Hot coffee is one of the many drink options available at the 12th Marines Mess Hall on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 23. The 12th Marines Mess Hall recently received the best chow hall in the Marine Corps ... More
Lance Cpl. Mandaline Hatch, right, is congratulated
Lance Cpl. Mandaline Hatch, right, is congratulated by 1st Lt. Martin Harris, the public affairs officer with 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, after receiving the Joint Service Commendation ... More
Marines and Sailors of Headquarters Company, 4th Marine
Marines and Sailors of Headquarters Company, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, receive praise from Lt. Gen. Larry D. Nicholson at the Camp Schwab Theater, on Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 23, 2015, for over 260 ... More
The Royal Cambodian Armed Forces National Authority
The Royal Cambodian Armed Forces National Authority of Chemical Weapons simulate decontaminating Maj. Som Saroeun at the Institute of Explore and Experiment on Substance of Chemical Weapons, Longvek, in the Kin... More
Cpl. Brock W. English with the Offload Preparation
Cpl. Brock W. English with the Offload Preparation Party ensures all parts are operational on the Assault Amphibious Vehicles aboard the Maritime Prepositioning Force ship, USNS Pililaau, Feb. 6. The OPP Marine... More
A Marine with the Offload Preparation Party watches
A Marine with the Offload Preparation Party watches as the Maritime Prepositioning Force ship, USNS Pililaau, arrives at the port in Laem Chabang, Thailand, from Guam Feb. 8 after eight days at sea. Their missi... More
Marines with the Offload Preparation Party onboard
Marines with the Offload Preparation Party onboard the Maritime Prepositioning Force ship, U.S.N.S Pililaau, move supplies and equipment to shore at Laem Chabang Port, Feb.8. The OPP Marines prepared equipment ... More
Marine veteran, Byron H. Coates, left, an ordnance
Marine veteran, Byron H. Coates, left, an ordnance mechanic on the Maritime Prepositioning Force ship, USNS Pililaau, stands with a Marine at a fire base in Vietnam in 1969. The Marine pictured with Coates was ... More
The Maritime Prepositioning Force ship, USNS Pililaau,
The Maritime Prepositioning Force ship, USNS Pililaau, is loaded with equipment to support the various missions of the Marine Corps, such as training exercise Cobra Gold 2015. The MPF enables a rapid response t... More
Lance Cpl. Antonio W. West Jr. plays pass the hula-hoop
Lance Cpl. Antonio W. West Jr. plays pass the hula-hoop with a student at the Nakhon Ratchasima Panyonnookun School February 12. Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and members of the Royal Thai Air Force vol... More
Lt. Col. Keith Topel, executive officer for Marine
Lt. Col. Keith Topel, executive officer for Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, stands with service members and students from local schools during the opening cer... More
Lance Cpl. Richard Colon-Gaud, left, gives truck numbers
Lance Cpl. Richard Colon-Gaud, left, gives truck numbers to Sgt. Alex W. St. Clair with the Offload Preparation Party aboard the Maritime Prepositioning Force ship, USNS Pililaau, Feb. 2. The Marines with the O... More
Royal Thai Air Force Lt. Jantorn Prapart and U.S. Marine
Royal Thai Air Force Lt. Jantorn Prapart and U.S. Marine Maj. Andy S. Nix enjoy a barbeque hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars at Fred J. Estes Post 9876, Pattaya, Thailand, for service members participating... More
A U.S. Marine pilot inspects his F/A-18 Hornet prior
A U.S. Marine pilot inspects his F/A-18 Hornet prior to take off, Feb. 16. U.S. Marines attached to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Royal Thai Air Fo... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Rebecca Hurst teaches English
Petty Officer 3rd Class Rebecca Hurst teaches English to Ban Nong Lan Chang School students during a school visit Feb. 17. This was one of many community events held during Exercise Cobra Gold 2015, which had a... More
Traditional Thai dancers perform at a closing ceremony
Traditional Thai dancers perform at a closing ceremony for Exercise Cobra Gold 2015, Feb. 19. The event gave U.S. service members an opportunity to meet with RTAF one last time to exchange gifts, pleasantries a... More
Lance Cpl. Alexander Tidmore races during a bunker
Lance Cpl. Alexander Tidmore races during a bunker gear drill during a Crash Crew Rodeo competition, Feb. 20. The competition celebrated the conclusion of Training Exercise Cobra Gold 2015 and the friendships b... More
Staff Sgt. Nathan M. Peterson prepares to detonate
Staff Sgt. Nathan M. Peterson prepares to detonate unexploded ordnance during Exercise Cobra Gold 2015, Feb. 20. The U.S. Marine EOD shared tactics and procedures on how to properly dispose unexploded ordnance ... More
Audience members gather in front of the stage during
Audience members gather in front of the stage during a free concert held for military service members featuring Chris Young, a Grammy-nominated country music singer/songwriter, at Camp Mujuk Semper Fit Athletic... More