A Marine hangs over the edge of a cliff June 17 during
A Marine hangs over the edge of a cliff June 17 during a jungle skills course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonslaves. The hasty rappel is the most important event because it is what Marines are... More
Ariana Current, right, battles her sister, Naia, July
Ariana Current, right, battles her sister, Naia, July 2 at Camp Foster’s commissary during the Healthy Lifestyle Festival. The event featured free food, music, prizes and fun events for children. The Camp Foste... More
Kanami Oshiro, left, shakes hands with 1st Sgt. Andre
Kanami Oshiro, left, shakes hands with 1st Sgt. Andre S. Guay July 10 at Camp Kinser. Oshiro thanked Guay for saving her life after she was struck by a car June16. Guay is the company first sergeant of Food Ser... More
Capt. Aaron T. Nelson begins the preflight check of
Capt. Aaron T. Nelson begins the preflight check of his aircraft July 16 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Nelson, an Arlington, Texas, native, was part of an air training exercise flying the CH-53 Super Sta... More
Marines stand guard at a warehouse during exercise
Marines stand guard at a warehouse during exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian Aug. 22 at Camp Kinser. The Marines are training for real combat situations in the Asia-Pacific region by checking for security badges, ... More
Mayor Peter Tim Lim speaks with Gunnery Sgt Lawrence
Mayor Peter Tim Lim speaks with Gunnery Sgt Lawrence W. Watters over information to determine future operations within San Narciso, Sep. 16 in San Narciso, Zambales, Luzon, Philippines. Lim is the municipal may... More
Bedding Mabangcal Elementary School hosted a groundbreaking
Bedding Mabangcal Elementary School hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 17 in San Narciso, Zambales, Luzon, Philippines. The ceremony recognized the start of the humanitarian and civic assistance program pro... More
Mass Casualty Exercise. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
U.S. Marines and sailors pose together following successful completion of the combat life saver course with Philippine Airmen Oct. 3 at Basa Air Base, Philippines. During the course, personnel with each unit di... More
Mass Casualty Exercise. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
U.S. Navy Corpsmen HM2 Raquel B. Collado demonstrates improvments of medical techniques to Philippine airmen Oct. 3 at Basa Air Base, Philippines. Collado had just finished teaching the combat life savers cours... More
Mass Casualty Exercise. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
Philippine airmen listen as a U.S. Navy corpsman critiques their combat life saver course results Oct. 3 at Basa Air Base, Philippines. The course covered procedures for a number of injuries including open frac... More
Mass Casualty Exercise. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
U.S. Navy Corpsman HM2 Raquel B. Collado speaks with Philippine airmen Oct. 3 at Basa Air Base, Philippines. Collado had just finished teaching the combat life savers course to the airmen. The course allowed bo... More
U.S. Marine GySgt. Karl L. Park demonstrates proper
U.S. Marine GySgt. Karl L. Park demonstrates proper techniques for handling a detainee to Philippine airmen and U.S. Marines Oct. 3 at Basa Air Base, Philippines. The service members shared best practices in tr... More
Mass Casualty Exercise. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
U.S. Navy Corpsmen HM2 Raquel B. Collado demonstrates improvements of medical techniques to Philippine airmen Oct. 3 at Basa Air Base, Philippines. Collado had just finished teaching the combat life savers cour... More
Philippine and U.S. Marines aboard a U.S. Marine Amphibious
Philippine and U.S. Marines aboard a U.S. Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicle take part in a mechanized assault during Amphibious Landing Exercise 15 at Naval Education and Training Command, Zambales, Luzon, Phil... More
Marines operate an M240B medium maching gun Oct. 22
Marines operate an M240B medium maching gun Oct. 22 during the Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company Basic Course on Camp Schwab. The targets were replica bunker positions and tanks ranging from 400 to 900 meters d... More
Capt. Jason E. Misner sings karaoke Oct. 30 at the
Capt. Jason E. Misner sings karaoke Oct. 30 at the Hikarigaoka Nursing Home. The singing was part of a party held to thank the Marines who have been volunteering at the nursing home for more than two decades. “... More
Solar panels for the Ground Renewable Expeditionary
Solar panels for the Ground Renewable Expeditionary Energy System gather energy to provide power to the command center Nov. 4 during the exercise Blue Chromite 15 on Camp Schwab. The solar panels supplied the i... More
Military Working Dogs play vital role locating Marines
A CH-53E Super Stallion prepares to land Nov. 5 during a simulated tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise as part of exercise Blue Chromite 15 at LZ Dodo in the Central Training Area. The landing ... More
Military Working Dogs play vital role locating Marines
Cpl. Nicholas B. Majerus and his dog, Sgt. Iggi, patrol in search of simulated downed aircrew members Nov. 5 during the exercise Blue Chromite 15 at the Central Training Area. Iggi was responsible for locating ... More
Lance Cpl. Kevin A. Mckinzie, right, and Sgt. Christopher
Lance Cpl. Kevin A. Mckinzie, right, and Sgt. Christopher S. Hollenshead demonstrate casualty recovery Dec. 1 at Camp Kinser. The demonstration was for members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to better u... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Special Weapons Protection
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Special Weapons Protection Unit prepares and plans for the days exercise simulating a contaminated zone with casualties Dec. 1 at Camp Naha, Okinawa. The demonstration consiste... More
Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members
Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members play a game of “500” Dec. 1 at Camp Kinser. The games goal is to catch a football thrown into the air repeatedly to accumulate 500 points in total. The Marine... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Andrew W. Burns, standing, introduces
U.S. Navy Lt. Andrew W. Burns, standing, introduces Paul Saneaki Nakamura, right, and his translator Chiyomi Sumida Dec. 9 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa. Nakamura spoke to service members about his life expierences a... More
Members of the Amelia Earhart Intermediate School’s
Members of the Amelia Earhart Intermediate School’s bell choir perform holiday songs for service members and their families during the Camp Hansen Christmas Concert Dec. 12 at Grace Chapel on Camp Hansen. Kaden... More
Marine volunteers show local children how to make candy
Marine volunteers show local children how to make candy cane designs using paper during a Christmas party Dec. 15 at Nagomi Nursing Home for Children in Nago. The Marines also handed out gifts and sang Christma... More
Hikarigaoka Nursing Home residents and Marines sing
Hikarigaoka Nursing Home residents and Marines sing “Jingle Bells” during a Christmas party Dec. 19 in Kin Town. One Marine, Chief Warrant Officer Kenneth R. Redifer II, dressed as Santa with two Marines dresse... More
Republic of Korea Marines hike a 35- km path up a mountain
Republic of Korea Marines hike a 35- km path up a mountain Jan. 15 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-3 in Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea. They carried packs weighing close to 85 pounds, and marched along... More
Republic of Korea Marines walk to the ski slopes during
Republic of Korea Marines walk to the ski slopes during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-3 Jan. 23 in Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea. They learned both basic and advanced skiing techniques, like skiing with a ... More
Republic of Korea Marines fire rounds from a Daewoo
Republic of Korea Marines fire rounds from a Daewoo K201 40mm grenade launcher Feb. 5 at a mountainside during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-3 at Gimpo, Republic of Korea. After this demonstration, the ROK ... More
U.S. Marines practice and demonstrate reloading in
U.S. Marines practice and demonstrate reloading in preparation for the “table three” unknown distance rifle range while being observed by Republic of Korea Marines Feb. 5 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 1... More
Republic of Korea Marines carry combat rubber raiding
Republic of Korea Marines carry combat rubber raiding crafts into the ocean Feb. 5 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-3 in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province, Republic of Korea. The training was to prepare for ste... More
Marines pull away a cover revealing the new 12th Marine
Marines pull away a cover revealing the new 12th Marine Regiment Chow Hall logo in honor of being nominated for the Major General William Pendleton Thomas Hill Award March 2 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. A sm... More
Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis greets the command staff of Marine
Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis greets the command staff of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force March 16 at Marine Corps Air Station F... More
Marines clean up the Sunabe Seawall while participating
Marines clean up the Sunabe Seawall while participating in the Earth Day Cleanup hosted by the Ryukyu Ocean Defenders April 18, 2015, at Sunabe, Okinawa. The cleanup was the first official event for the group, ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Alvin A. Ayers, Marine
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Alvin A. Ayers, Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 2, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force, aircraft mechanic, center, begins p... More
Engineers and combat engineers with the 6th Brigade
Engineers and combat engineers with the 6th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, parachute into Allen Army Airfield at Fort Greely, Alaska, as part of Exercise... More
A U.S. Army Stryker team with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion,
A U.S. Army Stryker team with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, drives across an airstrip to load onto a U.S. Air Force C-17A Globemas... More
Marines with the III Marine Headquarters Group Mess
Marines with the III Marine Headquarters Group Mess Hall pay their respects to Isa Naohiko at Ceremony Nakagami Funeral Home in Uruma, Okinawa, Japan, July 8, 2015. Naohiko worked alongside Marines from III MHG... More
U.S. Marines conduct a practice raid on a tape house
U.S. Marines conduct a practice raid on a tape house as a part of Air Assault Support Exercise 2015-2 on Basa Air Base in Pampanga, Philippines, July 14, 2015. The Marines conducted the drill in order to prepar... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Matt Shibata demonstrates
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Matt Shibata demonstrates speed reloading and tactical reloading techniques for Philippine Marines during Air Assault Support Exercise 2015-2 on Basa Air Base in Pampanga, Philippines,... More
A Philippine Marine learns fast roping under the supervision
A Philippine Marine learns fast roping under the supervision of U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines during Air Assault Support Exercise 2015-2 at Basa Air Base in Pampanga, Philippines, July 15, 2015. ... More
A Philippine Marine learns fast roping from U.S. Marine
A Philippine Marine learns fast roping from U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Oliver Noteware during Air Assault Support Exercise 2015-2 on Basa Air Base in Pampanga, Philippines, July 19, 2015. AASE is a bilateral tra... More
A Philippine Marine fast ropes out of a MV-22B Osprey
A Philippine Marine fast ropes out of a MV-22B Osprey while U.S. Marines act as the rope’s anchor during Air Assault Support Exercise 2015-2 on Basa Air Base in Pampanga, Philippines, July 19, 2015. By establis... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brent Maholy, right, commands
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brent Maholy, right, commands his squad in response to simulated contact with an enemy force during Air Assault Support Exercise 2015-2 at Basa Air Base in Pampanga, Philippines, July 21,... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cristian Oyolarodriguez
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cristian Oyolarodriguez conducts a practice raid and casualty evacuation drill through the jungle as a part of Air Assault Support Exercise 2015-2 at Basa Air Base in Pampanga, Phil... More
Philippine Marines assault simulated enemy positions
Philippine Marines assault simulated enemy positions during Air Assault Support Exercise 2015-2 at Crows Valley, Philippines, July 22, 2015. The Philippine Marines participated in two weeks of bilateral trainin... More
Philippine Marines assault simulated enemy positions
Philippine Marines assault simulated enemy positions during Air Assault Support Exercise 2015-2 at Crows Valley, Philippines, July 22, 2015. The Philippine Marines participated in two weeks of bilateral trainin... More
Maj. Gen. Richard L. Simcock II interacts with Sailors
Maj. Gen. Richard L. Simcock II interacts with Sailors of 3rd Marine Division during his speech over key issues in the Pacific region at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 7, 2015. Simcock, from San Mateo, Calif... More
Marines prepare to rappel down a 65-foot cliff June
Marines prepare to rappel down a 65-foot cliff June 17 during a jungle skills course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonslaves. The course is a six-day evolution that trains Marines in jungle warf... More
Pfc. Walter Ashworth competes in a watermelon-eating
Pfc. Walter Ashworth competes in a watermelon-eating contest July 2 at Camp Foster’s commissary during the Healthy Lifestyle Festival. The event featured free food, music, healthy giveaways and fun events for p... More
From left to right, Masayo Oshiro, Kanami Oshiro, 1st
From left to right, Masayo Oshiro, Kanami Oshiro, 1st Sgt. Andre S. Guay and Col. Edmund J. Bowen pose for a photograph after exchanging gifts July 10 at Camp Kinser. Kanami and her mother thanked Guay for savi... More
Capt. Aaron T. Nelson plans the route to the next
Capt. Aaron T. Nelson plans the route to the next coordinates on a map July 16 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Nelson, an Arlington, Texas, native, was flying the CH-53 Super Stallion as part of an air tra... More
Col. Michael H. Oppenheim, center, speaks with Marines
Col. Michael H. Oppenheim, center, speaks with Marines from the day and night shifts for the logistics combat element during exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian Aug. 22 at Camp Kinser. The Marines were briefed on w... More
Mayor Peter Tim Lim speaks with GySgt Lawrence W. Watters
Mayor Peter Tim Lim speaks with GySgt Lawrence W. Watters over information to determine future operations within San Narciso, Sep. 16 in San Narciso, Zambales, Luzon, Philippines. Lim is the municipal mayor of ... More
Col. John Armellino speaks at Bedding Mabangcal Elementary
Col. John Armellino speaks at Bedding Mabangcal Elementary School Sept. 17 in Zambales, Luzon, Philippines. Armellino spoke to students, teachers, U.S. Marines, Philippine Navy sailors, and other guests about t... More
U.S. Marine GySgt. Karl L. Park demonstrates proper
U.S. Marine GySgt. Karl L. Park demonstrates proper techniques for handling a detainee to Philippine airmen and U.S. Marines Oct. 3 at Basa Air Base, Philippines. The service members shared best practices in tr... More
Philippine and U.S. Marines unload out of the back
Philippine and U.S. Marines unload out of the back of a U.S. Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicle during a mechanized assault at Amphibious Landing Exercise 15 at Naval Education Training Command, Zambales, Luzon,... More
Marines operate an M240B medium machine gun Oct. 22
Marines operate an M240B medium machine gun Oct. 22 during the Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company Basic Course on Camp Schwab. The M240B operates at a maximum rate of sustained fire of 100 rounds per minute, the... More
Marines and Hikarigaoka Nursing Home staff dance at
Marines and Hikarigaoka Nursing Home staff dance at a party Oct. 30 at Hikarigaoka Nursing Home. The party was held to thank the Marines who had been volunteering at the nursing home for more than a decade. “Ma... More
Sgt. Antonio M. Garay, right, conducts a routine maintenance
Sgt. Antonio M. Garay, right, conducts a routine maintenance check on the solar panels for the Ground Renewable Expeditionary Energy System with Lance Cpl. Ruben Moralessoto, left, as Lance Cpl. Angel Servin pr... More
Lance Cpl. Kevin A. Mckinzie, center right, and Sgt.
Lance Cpl. Kevin A. Mckinzie, center right, and Sgt. Christopher S. Hollenshead demonstrate casualty packaging and extraction Dec. 1 at Camp Kinser. The demonstration was for members of the Japanese Ground Self... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members and U.S. Marines
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members and U.S. Marines prepare and plan reconnaissance of a simulated contamination zone with casualties Dec. 1 at Camp Naha, Okinawa. The demonstration consisted of reconnaiss... More
Lance Cpl. Peter L. Filipowicz plays soccer Dec. 1
Lance Cpl. Peter L. Filipowicz plays soccer Dec. 1 at Camp Kinser, Okinawa. The game was during a cookout for Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members. Soccer was one of four games offered, which inc... More
Marines and sailors listen to a speech from a World
Marines and sailors listen to a speech from a World War II veteran Dec. 9 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa. Paul Saneaki Nakamura spoke about his life expierences as a World War II and Anglican Church bishop. Nakamura i... More
Members of the Amelia Earhart Intermediate School’s
Members of the Amelia Earhart Intermediate School’s bell choir perform holiday songs for service members and their families during the Camp Hansen Christmas Concert Dec. 12 at Grace Chapel on Camp Hansen. Kaden... More
Lance Cpl. Devry D. Faddis plays with children during
Lance Cpl. Devry D. Faddis plays with children during a Christmas party Dec. 15 at Nagomi Nursing Home for Children in Nago. The children were taught how to make candy cane designs using paper. The Marines hand... More
Chief Warrant Officer Kenneth R. Redifer II, dressed
Chief Warrant Officer Kenneth R. Redifer II, dressed as Santa, sings “Jingle Bells” with Sgt. Candace Mizrahi, dressed as an elf, during a Christmas party Dec. 19 at Hikarigaoka Nursing Home, Kin Town. The Mari... More
U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines hike a 35- km path
U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines hike a 35- km path up a mountain Jan. 15 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-3 in Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea. The U.S. Marines hiked side-by-side with their ROK Marin... More
U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines learn about their
U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines learn about their skis during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-3 Jan. 23 in Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea. The Marines learned various basic and advanced ski techniques duri... More
A Republic of Korea Marine reloads after firing rounds
A Republic of Korea Marine reloads after firing rounds from a Daewoo K201 40mm grenade launcher into a mountainside Feb. 5 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-3 at Gimpo, Republic of Korea. After this demo... More
Republic of Korea Marines practice reloading in preparation
Republic of Korea Marines practice reloading in preparation for the U.S. Marine “table three” unknown distance rifle range Feb. 5 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-3 in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province, Republic... More
Republic of Korea Marines set up a defensive position
Republic of Korea Marines set up a defensive position around their combat rubber raiding crafts Feb. 5 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-3 in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province, Republic of Korea. The ROK Marines ... More
Master Sgt. Derrek L. Steele, right, points out the
Master Sgt. Derrek L. Steele, right, points out the different aspects of the new 12th Marine Regiment Mess Hall logo March 2 after being nominated for the Major General William Pendleton Thomas Hill Award at Ca... More
Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis speaks to junior Marines about
Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis speaks to junior Marines about their future career paths March 16 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Davis, the deputy commandant of aviation, toured the hangars and supply sections for... More
Marines clean up the Sunabe Seawall while participating
Marines clean up the Sunabe Seawall while participating in the Earth Day Cleanup hosted by the Ryukyu Ocean Defenders April 18, 2015, at Sunabe, Okinawa. The cleanup was the first official event for the group. ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Alvin A. Ayers, Marine
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Alvin A. Ayers, Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 2, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force, fixed wing aircraft mechanic, top, ... More
Engineers and combat engineers with the 6th Brigade
Engineers and combat engineers with the 6th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, parachute into Allen Army Airfield at Fort Greely, Alaska, as part of Exercise... More
U.S. Army Stryker teams with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion,
U.S. Army Stryker teams with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, prepare to load onto U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III transport airc... More
U.S. Marines conduct a practice raid on a tape house
U.S. Marines conduct a practice raid on a tape house as a part of Air Assault Support Exercise 2015-2 on Basa Air Base in Pampanga, Philippines, July 14, 2015. The Marines conducted the drill in order to prepar... More
A Philippine Marine learns fast roping under the supervision
A Philippine Marine learns fast roping under the supervision of U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines during Air Assault Support Exercise 2015-2 at Basa Air Base in Pampanga, Philippines, July 15, 2015. ... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Matt Shibata teaches a Philippine
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Matt Shibata teaches a Philippine Marine proper weapon handling techniques during Air Assault Support Exercise 2015-2 at Basa Air Base in Pampanga, Philippines, July 15, 2015. The Mari... More
A Philippine Marine fast ropes out of a MV-22B Osprey
A Philippine Marine fast ropes out of a MV-22B Osprey while U.S. Marines act as the rope’s anchor during Air Assault Support Exercise 2015-2 on Basa Air Base in Pampanga, Philippines, July 19, 2015. By establis... More
A Philippine Marine fast ropes out of a MV-22B Osprey
A Philippine Marine fast ropes out of a MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 during Air Assault Support Exercise 2015-2 on Basa Air Base in Pampanga, Philippines, July 19, 2015. AASE i... More
U.S. Marines apply combat lifesaver skills during a
U.S. Marines apply combat lifesaver skills during a casualty evacuation drill as a part of Air Assault Support Exercise 2015-2 at Basa Air Base in Pampanga, Philippines, July 21, 2015. The Marines are part of a... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brett Tate leads a patrol through
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brett Tate leads a patrol through thick vegetation as a part of Air Assault Support Exercise 2015-2 on Basa Air Base in Pampanga, Philippines, July 21, 2015. The patrol executed a practic... More
A Philippine Marine provides security after successfully
A Philippine Marine provides security after successfully seizing simulated enemy positions during Air Assault Support Exercise 2015-2 at Crows Valley, Philippines, July 22, 2015. The Philippine Marines particip... More
Philippine Marines navigate through lush vegetation
Philippine Marines navigate through lush vegetation to assault simulated enemy positions during Air Assault Support Exercise 2015-2 at Crows Valley, Philippines, July 22, 2015. The Philippine Marines participat... More
Maj. Gen. Richard L. Simcock II interacts with a Sailor
Maj. Gen. Richard L. Simcock II interacts with a Sailor of 3rd Marine Division during his speech over key issues in the Pacific region at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 7, 2015. Simcock, from San Mateo, Cali... More
Marines cross a two strand rope-bridge June 17 during
Marines cross a two strand rope-bridge June 17 during a jungle skills course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves. The overall training consisted of cliff rappelling, fast-rope rappelling, an... More
Aubrie Moore competes in a watermelon-eating contest
Aubrie Moore competes in a watermelon-eating contest July 2 at Camp Foster’s commissary during the Healthy Lifestyle Festival. The event featured free food, music, healthy giveaways and fun events for participa... More
Kanami Oshiro, left, a student at Ginowan High School,
Kanami Oshiro, left, a student at Ginowan High School, shakes hands with Col. Edmund J. Bowen July 10 at Camp Kinser. Oshiro thanked 1st Sgt. Andre S. Guay for saving her life after she was struck by a car June... More
Capt. Aaron T. Nelson plans the route to the next
Capt. Aaron T. Nelson plans the route to the next coordinates on a map July 16 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Nelson, an Arlington, Texas, native, was flying the CH-53 Super Stallion as part of an air tra... More
Col. Michael H. Oppenheim, center, speaks with Marines
Col. Michael H. Oppenheim, center, speaks with Marines from the day and night shifts for the logistics combat element during exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian Aug. 22 at Camp Kinser. The Marines were briefed on w... More
Mayor Peter Tim Lim spoke with civil affair Marines
Mayor Peter Tim Lim spoke with civil affair Marines over information to determine future operations within his city Sep. 16 in San Narciso, Zambales, Luzon, Philippines. Lim is the municipal mayor of San Narcis... More
Students of Bedding Mabangcal Elementary School perform
Students of Bedding Mabangcal Elementary School perform a dance Sept. 17 in Zambales, Luzon, Philippines. The students performed two dances during the groundbreaking ceremony for the humanitarian and civic assi... More
Philippine Air Force Staff Sgt. Neil D. Doble demonstrates
Philippine Air Force Staff Sgt. Neil D. Doble demonstrates how to properly provide security when handling detainees to Philippine airmen and U.S. Marines Oct. 3 at Basa Air Base, Philippines. The service member... More
Philippine and U.S. Marines unload out of the back
Philippine and U.S. Marines unload out of the back of a U.S. Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicle during a mechanized assault in Amphibious Landing Exercise 15 at Naval Education and Training Command, Zambales, Lu... More
Cpl. Austin J. Fowler, left, conducts a barrel change
Cpl. Austin J. Fowler, left, conducts a barrel change for Lance Cpl. Jordan L. Viches, right, Oct. 22 during the Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company Basic Course on Camp Schwab. The barrel changes are completed t... More
Marines and staff from the Hikarigaoka Nursing Home
Marines and staff from the Hikarigaoka Nursing Home dance at a party Oct. 30 at Hikarigaoka Nursing Home. The party was held to thank the Marines who had been volunteering at the nursing home for more than a de... More
Sgt. Antonio M. Garay, left, supervises a routine
Sgt. Antonio M. Garay, left, supervises a routine maintenance check on the solar panels for the Ground Renewable Expeditionary Energy System, with Lance Cpl. Ruben Moralessoto, right, and Lance Cpl. Angel Servi... More