Marines and sailors listen to a range safety brief
Marines and sailors listen to a range safety brief prior to executing advanced live-fire training, also called Table 3, June 11 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji as part of Exercise Fuji Warrior. Parti... More
Camp Schwab USO opens sports lounge
Marines and sailors watch game seven of the National Basketball Association finals June 21 at the recently opened sports lounge at the Camp Schwab USO center. The new addition to the center boasts seven televis... More
U.S. Marines guide a forklift carrying 155mm howitzer
U.S. Marines guide a forklift carrying 155mm howitzer rounds March 28 during exercise Ssang Yong 2014 at the 1st Republic of Korea Marine Division Base in Pohang, Republic of Korea. Ssang Yong demonstrates how ... More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines carry a component
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines carry a component of a medium girder bridge April 21 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. An MGB is a lightweight, man-portable bridge, whi... More
Retired Gunnery Sgt. Annie E. Scott reads an anonymous
Retired Gunnery Sgt. Annie E. Scott reads an anonymous statement from a victim of sexual assault during a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response luncheon April 25 at the Butler Officers’ Club on Camp Foster. “A... More
1st Lt. Robert D. Bowers, a 3rd Marine Division, III
1st Lt. Robert D. Bowers, a 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force planner, and a native of York, Penn., works in the Landing Force Operations Center along with other Marines aboard the USS Blue Ri... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Steele, commanding officer
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Steele, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, explains to Okinawa Vice Gov. Kiichiro Jahana the path of the spill on Futenma, April 17, 2020. Jahana was invited to... More
Lance Cpl. Cody T. Nations, center, from Detroit, Michigan,
Lance Cpl. Cody T. Nations, center, from Detroit, Michigan, swims during the intermediate swimming qualification Sept. 11 as Cpl. Daniel X. Ouellette, from Manchester, New Hampshire, supervises as part of the 3... More
Waves of amphibious assault vehicles approach the shoreline
Waves of amphibious assault vehicles approach the shoreline during a rehearsal of the amphibious landing portion of Ssang Yong 2014 March 29 at Doksoek-ri in Pohang, Republic of Korea. This exercise enhances t... More
Master Sergeant Yuuto Fukuhara takes a knee and posts
Master Sergeant Yuuto Fukuhara takes a knee and posts security while practicing small unit level techniques and procedures as part of the Japan Observer Exchange Program at Kin Blue beach here, July 16. Fukuhar... More
U.S. Marines load onto an MV-22B Osprey during Amphibious
U.S. Marines load onto an MV-22B Osprey during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 on the USS Peleliu (LHA-5) as part of a simulated embassy reinforcement, Oct. 2, 2014. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training... More
U.S. Marines move a large boulder using a tractor
U.S. Marines move a large boulder using a tractor rubber-tire articulate-steering multipurpose vehicle during Amphibious Landing Exercise 15 at Marine Corps Base Gregorio Lim in Ternate, the Philippines, Oct. 7... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Burnell K. Bemiss, a bulk fuel
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Burnell K. Bemiss, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, takes notes during the Security Augmentation Force Training from Dec. 4, 2019 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Jap... More
U.S. Marines demonstrate the four weapons conditions
U.S. Marines demonstrate the four weapons conditions to Republic of Korea Marines and U.S. Marines April 30 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. KMEP 14-6 demonstrates contin... More
Lance Cpl. Logan S. Gray (prone) and Cpl. James M.
Lance Cpl. Logan S. Gray (prone) and Cpl. James M. Horton (kneeling, right) fire on simulated enemy targets during the rifle marksmanship portion of the 3rd Marine Division Rifle Squad Competition Sept. 27 at C... More
An MV-22B Osprey taxis after its arrival at Marine
An MV-22B Osprey taxis after its arrival at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Aug. 3. Two Osprey aircraft, part of the second Osprey squadron to Japan, flew from MCAS Iwakuni. The arrival of the second Osprey sq... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Justin A. Green rappels down
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Justin A. Green rappels down 50-foot tower March 18 during the first day of the three-day Mountain Warfare Training Course at the Mountain Warfare Training Center in Pohang, Republic of ... More
Republic of Korea Marines engage targets under the
Republic of Korea Marines engage targets under the supervision of U.S. Marines May 1 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. The U.S. Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Program ma... More
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 traverse
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 traverse an obstacle during the endurance course July 15 at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves. Marines and sailors with MWSS-172 conducted the en... More
Lance Cpl. Christopher J. Rieger, left, provides security
Lance Cpl. Christopher J. Rieger, left, provides security as his fellow Marines call in a simulated casualty evacuation June 24 during Exercise Coral Thunder at Kadena Air Base. Remaining alert while providing ... More
Spectators observe the MV-22 Osprey as part of the
Spectators observe the MV-22 Osprey as part of the Sapporo Air Show at Sapporo Okadama Airport, July 20. More than 20,000 spectators viewed U.S. and Japan military and commercial aircraft that were either on st... More
We asked U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jordan McRae, an ordnance
We asked U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jordan McRae, an ordnance maintenance chief with Marine Corps Installations Pacific, and native of Huntington Beach, California, what makes his job important to the Marine Corps ... More
Members of the local and U.S. communities celebrate
Members of the local and U.S. communities celebrate the Nago Cherry Blossom Festival Jan. 25, 2020 in Nago, Okinawa, Japan. The two-day festival is held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of January, and ... More
Mayor Kunio Arakaki, second from the left, looks at
Mayor Kunio Arakaki, second from the left, looks at informational pamphlets March 31 during his visit to Camp Foster’s Gunners Fitness Center. Arakaki, the mayor of Kitanakagusuku Village, is developing a new h... More
Marines and sailors execute immediate and remedial
Marines and sailors execute immediate and remedial action drills June 7 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji. The drills are a part of the Fuji Warrior training exercise in which Marines and sailors will ... More
Republic of Korea Marines and U.S. Marines eat dinner
Republic of Korea Marines and U.S. Marines eat dinner during a warrior’s night May 1 at the ROK 1st Marine Division base near Pohang, Republic of Korea. The ROK Marines showed the U.S. Marines how to prepare a ... More
Republic of Korea Marines thank U.S. Marines for
Republic of Korea Marines thank U.S. Marines for participating in their training event March 20 during the final day of the three-day Mountain Warfare Training Course at the Mountain Warfare Training Center in ... More
Chief Petty Officer Richard L. Buschner operates a
Chief Petty Officer Richard L. Buschner operates a recall transducer aboard a combat rubber raiding craft May 7 off the shore of Camp Schwab. Marines and sailors executed sustainment training to enhance their b... More
U.S. Marine Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Ponte, left,
U.S. Marine Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Ponte, left, poses alongside Kazunari Agarie with the letter of appreciation awarded to Okito Taxi Company Feb. 24 during a visit to Okito Taxi Company in Urasoe City, O... More
U.S. Marines set up non-combatant processing at a simulated
U.S. Marines set up non-combatant processing at a simulated embassy reinforcement during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 at Clark Air Base in the Philippines, Oct. 2, 2014. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral ... More
Republic of Korea Marine Lance Cpl. Hwang Jae Yong,
Republic of Korea Marine Lance Cpl. Hwang Jae Yong, right, familiarizes U.S. Marines with a ROK armored bulldozer April 30 at the ROK 1st Marine Division base near Pohang, South Korea. The ROK and U.S. Marines ... More
Children of the Nagomi Nursing Home for Children draw
Children of the Nagomi Nursing Home for Children draw on presents Dec. 23 at the home. The presents were donated by Marines of 3rd Intelligence Battalion. The participants purchased and labeled the gifts to eac... More
Marines prepare to fly a UH-1Y Venom from Marine Medium
Marines prepare to fly a UH-1Y Venom from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, during Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 15 her... More
Col. James G. Flynn removes pieces of red duct tape
Col. James G. Flynn removes pieces of red duct tape from a fence March 24 at Gate 3 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Flynn is one of many Marines who work alongside Okinawa community members each week to cl... More
Haruka Yagi leads the University of the Ryukyus Wind
Haruka Yagi leads the University of the Ryukyus Wind Orchestra Band Club and the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band in performing the Japan and U.S. national anthems at the Camp Foster Theater during the openi... More
Displayed is the front of the III Marine Expeditionary
Displayed is the front of the III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations Pacific values card. Marines of III MEF and MCIPAC will be issued the cards to remind them they are ambassadors in the... More
Rider coach candidates taught beginning riders about
Rider coach candidates taught beginning riders about proper protective gear for motorcycles July 11 during a class at Kadena Air Base. Proper protective gear includes boots, gloves, helmets and long sleeves and... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Jon Wissler, second from left,
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Jon Wissler, second from left, speaks to civilian media about Ssang Yong 2014 on the USS Bonhomme Richard off the coast of the Republic of Korea March 31. Ssang Yong, which means “twin drag... More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines deploy a component
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines deploy a component of an improved ribbon bridge April 22 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 on the Hysong River in Pohang, Republic of Korea. An IRB provides water-cro... More
Staff Sgt. Edward C. Ludwig V, left, assists Marines
Staff Sgt. Edward C. Ludwig V, left, assists Marines in the set-up of demolition charges Feb. 27 during an explosive ordnance disposal course in the Central Training Area. Ludwig is an EOD technician with Headq... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self Defense and U.S.
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self Defense and U.S. Marines and sailors carry combat rubber raiding crafts ashore during boat operations as part of the Japan Observer Exchange Program at Kin Blue beach here, J... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Steele, commanding officer
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Steele, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma explains to Okinawa Vice Gov. Kiichiro Jahana where some of the foam was captured in an underground storage tank on Ma... More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines load a Humvee onto
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines load a Humvee onto an improved ribbon bridge April 22 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 on the Hysong River in Pohang, Republic of Korea. The overall goal of KMEP is... More
Col. James G. Flynn, right, answers reporters’ questions
Col. James G. Flynn, right, answers reporters’ questions prior to the arrival of two MV-22B Osprey Aug. 3 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The two aircraft, part of the second Osprey squadron to Japan, flew... More
Students of the University of the Ryukyus Wind Orchestra
Students of the University of the Ryukyus Wind Orchestra Band Club and members of the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band share sheet music and performed together during a concert May 9 at the Camp Foster Theat... More
Natalie Dion participates in a jumping contest during
Natalie Dion participates in a jumping contest during the Kid Olympics July 27 at Camp Courtney. The Kid Olympics partnered Japanese and American students with one another for a day of fun-filled activities. Th... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers receive instruction
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers receive instruction during shallow water egress training (SWET) at Camp Hansen’s pool, June 26. The SWET course covered how to use a breathing regulator and flotation de... More
Cpl. Sara J. Mayer plays the trumpet with the III Marine
Cpl. Sara J. Mayer plays the trumpet with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band’s jazz ensemble during the Friendship Summer Concert June 1 at the Camp Foster Theater. The concert brought Marines and other co... More
Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson speaks to the Marines and
Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson speaks to the Marines and sailors who serve as permanent personnel at Camp Mujuk in Pohang, Republic of Korea, March 26. The Marines on Camp Mujuk have an important part to play by p... More
Waves of Republic of Korea and U.S. Marine amphibious
Waves of Republic of Korea and U.S. Marine amphibious assault vehicles move towards the shoreline during the amphibious assault portion of exercise Ssang Yong 2014 at Dokseok-ri Beach in Pohang, ROK March 31. S... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Jon Wissler, 3rd from left, speaks
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Jon Wissler, 3rd from left, speaks to civilian media about Ssang Yong 14 March 31, 2014 on the USS Bonhomme Richard off the coast of the Republic of Korea. Ssang Yong, which means “twin dra... More
Philippine Marines and U.S. Marines stand together
Philippine Marines and U.S. Marines stand together after paying their respects to those who died during the Bataan Death March during Amphibious Landing Exercise 15 Oct. 8, 2014. More then 100 Marines visited t... More
Members of the local and community say a prayer at
Members of the local and community say a prayer at the Nago Cherry Blossom Festival Jan. 25, 2020 in Nago, Okinawa, Japan. The two-day festival is held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of January, and i... More
Petty Officer 1st Class De’Angelo Wynn plays a game
Petty Officer 1st Class De’Angelo Wynn plays a game with students from St. Paul’s Elementary School in Pohang, South Korea. The meeting was brought on by a volunteer opportunity for the Marines and sailors of 2... More
Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri, right, speaks with Maj.
Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri, right, speaks with Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson about the pleasure of serving alongside Marine Corps Installations Pacific and III Marine Expeditionary Force Marines, sailors, Japan S... More
A U.S. Marine practices using a metal detector April
A U.S. Marine practices using a metal detector April 21 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. Marines use metal detectors to help identify improvised explosive devices, landmi... More
Marines and sailors with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion,
Marines and sailors with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, tread water May 7 off the shore of Camp Schwab. The service members executed sustainment training to enhance their scuba diving skills... More
Lance Cpl. Adam Degraw executes a disassembly and reassembly
Lance Cpl. Adam Degraw executes a disassembly and reassembly drill with an M249 squad automatic weapon June 8 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji. During the Fuji Warrior training exercise, Marines and s... More
Children and parents line up to dye Easter eggs April
Children and parents line up to dye Easter eggs April 19 at the "Camp Eggstravaganza" outside the commissary on Camp Courtney. Members of the Camp Courtney Chapel supervised the egg dyeing stand. The event was ... More
Philippine and U.S. Marines participate in a formation
Philippine and U.S. Marines participate in a formation run during Amphibious Landing Exercise 15 here, Sept. 31. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by members of the Armed Forces of the... More
Building Bridges, US Marine Corps Photo
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines lift a component of a medium girder bridge April 25 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. The exercise highlights the ROK and U.S. combined ... More
International Run, US Marine Corps Photo
Indonesia Marines and U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, run during a morning physical training session May 23 during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2013 in Antralina, Indonesia. T... More
Maj. Gen. Christopher S. Owens, right, passes the 1st
Maj. Gen. Christopher S. Owens, right, passes the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing colors to Brig. Gen. Steven R. Rudder July 9 during the 1st MAW change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Owens w... More
We asked U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jordan McRae, an ordnance
We asked U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jordan McRae, an ordnance maintenance chief with Marine Corps Installations Pacific, and native of Huntington Beach, California, what makes his job important to the Marine Corps ... More
A Marine secures a hook onto a chain June 24 during
A Marine secures a hook onto a chain June 24 during Exercise Coral Thunder at Kadena Air Base. This training refreshed Marines on some of the basic skills required to deploy. The Marine is with Marine Air Suppo... More
Republic of Korea and U.S. amphibious assault vehicles
Republic of Korea and U.S. amphibious assault vehicles approach the shoreline as simulated naval bombardment rounds explode during the amphibious assault portion of exercise Ssang Yong 2014 at Dokseok-ri beach ... More
Sgt. Maj. Steven D. Morefield, right, shakes hands
Sgt. Maj. Steven D. Morefield, right, shakes hands with Sgt. Maj. Tamara L. Fode during his retirement June 17 at Camp Hansen. Marines and sailors with the major subordinate commands of III Marine Expeditionary... More
Two MV-22B Osprey taxi after arriving at Marine Corps
Two MV-22B Osprey taxi after arriving at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Aug. 3. The aircraft, part of the second Osprey squadron to Japan, flew from MCAS Iwakuni. The arrival of the second Osprey squadron wil... More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines socialize March
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines socialize March 22 during a celebration of the successful end of the command post exercise portion of the Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2014 at the 1st ROK Marine Corps ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Bunnarath Gnoy, heavy
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Bunnarath Gnoy, heavy equipment staff noncommissioned officer with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, flexes his bicep after earning 2nd place in his weight class at Okinawa's Stro... More
Lance Cpl. John Rollwagon makes friends with students
Lance Cpl. John Rollwagon makes friends with students from St. Paul’s Elementary School in Pohang, South Korea. The meeting was brought on by a volunteer opportunity for the Marines and sailors of 2nd Battalion... More
Sgt. Joshua Krutz builds a map with a student from
Sgt. Joshua Krutz builds a map with a student from St. Paul’s Elementary School in Pohang, South Korea. The meeting was brought on by a volunteer opportunity for the Marines and sailors of 2nd Battalion, 9th Ma... More
Explosive charges are laid out Feb. 27 during an explosive
Explosive charges are laid out Feb. 27 during an explosive ordnance disposal course in the Central Training Area. The charges shown can cut through steel, demolish buildings and dispose of ordnance.
Spectators get an up-close look at various aircraft
Spectators get an up-close look at various aircraft as part of the Sapporo Air Show at Sapporo Okadama Airport, July 20. More than 50,000 spectators viewed U.S. and Japan military and commercial aircraft that w... More
Lance Cpl. Raheem J. Boyd uses a 420D IT backhoe loader
Lance Cpl. Raheem J. Boyd uses a 420D IT backhoe loader to excavate rocks July 8 during the removal of a 60-meter-long wall near U.S. Army Garrison Torii Station’s main gate. Working near private property, the ... More
Sgt. Maj. Patrick L. Kimble, left, salutes following
Sgt. Maj. Patrick L. Kimble, left, salutes following his relief as sergeant major of Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler and Marine Corps Installations Pacific Aug. 23 at a ceremony in front of Building 1 ... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self Defense and U.S.
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self Defense and U.S. Marines and sailors ride on combat rubber raiding crafts during small boat operations as part of the Japan Observer Exchange Program at Kin Blue beach here, ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Matthew T. Maldonado makes his
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Matthew T. Maldonado makes his way across the single rope bridge March 19 during the second day of the three-day Mountain Warfare Training Course at the Mountain Warfare Training Center i... More
Efren T. Bermudo, a registered nurse with surgical
Efren T. Bermudo, a registered nurse with surgical services at the U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, writes down information April 16, 2020, on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The COVID-19 Care Line is a 24/7 phone lin... More
DOGUE BEACH, Pohang, Republic of Korea— U.S. Marines
DOGUE BEACH, Pohang, Republic of Korea— U.S. Marines ready dozens of amphibious assault vehicles for launch during amphibious landing training April 1 during Ssang Yong 2014 at Dogue beach in Pohang, Republic o... More
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Senior Marine Corps leadership
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Senior Marine Corps leadership serve students lunch during the Kubasaki High School Month of the Military Child barbecue April 10 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The barbecue w... More
A U.S. Marine scans a stairwell for enemies during
A U.S. Marine scans a stairwell for enemies during military operations on urban terrain training April 2 during Ssang Yong 2014 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. Forward-deployed and forward-based U.S. Marine force... More
DOD awards Camp Butler for environmental program
Japanese contractors recently constructed one of the Department of Defense’s first wind turbines in Japan adjacent to Building 1 on Camp Foster. The turbine will generate clean power and help reduce Marine Corp... More
Local Osprey Fan Club tours Futenma facilities
Mikako Miyagi, left, relays information about the MV-22B Osprey to members of the Osprey Fan Club July 10 on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Miyagi is the president of the fan club. (Photo ... More
Republic of Korea Marines brief U.S. Marines March
Republic of Korea Marines brief U.S. Marines March 18 during the first day of the three-day Mountain Warfare Training Course at the Mountain Warfare Training Center in Pohang, Republic of Korea. The first day’s... More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines storm the beach
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines storm the beach March 29 during a rehearsal of the amphibious landing portion of Ssang Yong 2014 at Doksoek-ri in Pohang, Republic of Korea. Approximately 7,500 Marines and 3,... More
Marines and sailors execute immediate and remedial
Marines and sailors execute immediate and remedial action drills June 7 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji. The drills are a part of the Fuji Warrior training exercise in which Marines and sailors will ... More
A U.S. Marine fast ropes from a rappel tower March
A U.S. Marine fast ropes from a rappel tower March 20 during the final day of the three-day Mountain Warfare Training Course at the Mountain Warfare Training Center in Pohang, Republic of Korea. Fast roping is ... More
The Ginowan Community Club conducted the annual cleaning
The Ginowan Community Club conducted the annual cleaning of the Ubu-gah Spring August 10 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The spring is just one of 100 cultural sites located on MCAS Futenma, with more ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ezekiel Garza, a motor transportation
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ezekiel Garza, a motor transportation mechanic with III Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, executes a log clean and press during the Okinawa's Strongest: Battle of the South, S... More
Indonesia Marines demonstrate survival techniques to
Indonesia Marines demonstrate survival techniques to U.S. Marines as a part of jungle survival training during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2013 May 26 in Antralina, Indonesia. Photo by Cpl. John C. Lamb
Lt. Col. Jason Brown shakes hands with Sgt. 1st Class
Lt. Col. Jason Brown shakes hands with Sgt. 1st Class Jin Su Bae Aug. 26 during an awards ceremony at a military location near the Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex. Bae received a U.S. Marine Corps certification of ... More
Competitors of Okinawa’s Strongest: Battle of the South,
Competitors of Okinawa’s Strongest: Battle of the South, pose for a group photo upon completion of the competition, Sept. 29, 2019 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. This event challenges men and women to compete ... More
Major David Shearman, a pilot with Marine Medium Tiltrotor
Major David Shearman, a pilot with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), and a native of Hillsdale, Michigan, walks children to their families as part of the Sapporo Air Show at Sapporo Okadama Air... More
Yasuhiko Kanzaki, right, and other Forum 21 members
Yasuhiko Kanzaki, right, and other Forum 21 members take notes during a presentation about U.S. Marine Corps commands throughout Japan May 24 at the Marine Corps Installations Pacific Headquarters on Camp Foste... More
Spouses network, connect at Jane Wayne Day
Maria P. Luna performs a defensive move against Sgt. Itsarayouth G. Tisapak while attending a Marine Corps martial arts program exhibition during 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment Jane Wayne Day May 31 at Cam... More
U.S. Marines help a student climb a jungle gym March
U.S. Marines help a student climb a jungle gym March 25 during a community relations event at the Haneulggum Ji Yeok Adong Center in Pohang, Republic of Korea. The Marines volunteered to go to the center to tea... More
U.S. Marine Pfc. David A. Jacome directs a logistics
U.S. Marine Pfc. David A. Jacome directs a logistics support vehicle offloading from a high-speed vessel April 16 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang, Republic of Korea. During the exercise, RO... More
CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters practice landing and
CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters practice landing and taking off at a confined landing zone in the Central Training Area Sept. 6 as part of a sundown flight held to commemorate the aircraft. Sundown flights are co... More
Marines execute helicopter rope suspension techniques
Marines execute helicopter rope suspension techniques out of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft March 12 during training at Camp Schwab, Okinawa. With these techniques, commonly referred to as fast-roping, Mar... More