Above the dohyo, or sumo ring, is a roof designed as
Above the dohyo, or sumo ring, is a roof designed as a Shinto shrine’s roof to symbolize the sacred nature of the sport. This is just one example of the influence that Shinto has on sumo. Photo by Maj. Giuseppe... More
Service members compete in annual USO golf tournament
Ross J. Burnside, a tournament competitor, swings during the United Service Organizations’ 5th Annual Military Friendship Golf Tournament at the Banyan Tree Golf Course on Kadena Air Base, May 27.
Blue dress uniform represents Corps’ history
Marine blue dress coat with medals and cover. All Marines are required to have blue dress uniforms by Oct. 1.
Lance Cpl. Joseph P. Marshal, patrolman, Provost Marshal’s
Lance Cpl. Joseph P. Marshal, patrolman, Provost Marshal’s Office, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, treats Lance Cpl. Benjamin J. Gardner, motor transportation operator, 3rd Me... More
PMO conducts alarm-response drills
Marines from Provost Marshal’s Office, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, practice searching suspects during alarm-response training held at Futenma Housing on Camp Foster Aug. 1... More
A Marine posts security as his platoon halts during
A Marine posts security as his platoon halts during a field training exercise here March 8. Marines from 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force and members from 4th Infantry Regiment, 5th Br... More
Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members
Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members compete in a tug-of-war competition here, March 11. The Marines and JGSDF members conducted the competition following the conclusion of field training events ... More
Okinawa first-responders discuss entry and exit points
Okinawa first-responders discuss entry and exit points on a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter with emergency response personnel from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma and Marine Corps Base Camp Butler Sept. 21 at MCA... More
Master Gunnery Sgt. James E. Dinwoodie and other Marines
Master Gunnery Sgt. James E. Dinwoodie and other Marines with Headquarters Marine Corps Special Operations Command Screening Team and Headquarters Marine Corps Special Duty Assignment Screening Team screen Mari... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel C. Sanchez, left,
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel C. Sanchez, left, and Sgt. Jason L. Powe search through boxes of comic books during the third annual Comic Con Okinawa, hosted by Marine Corps Community Services May 4 at the Ca... More
Children from the local community participate in a
Children from the local community participate in a disaster relief drill Sept. 4 at Camp Foster. Approximately 100 participants from the Camp Foster area attended the drill to learn the safest route to protecte... More
Lance Cpl. David V. Whitehead rakes leaves and grass
Lance Cpl. David V. Whitehead rakes leaves and grass Sept. 28 in his free time during a cemetery cleanup at Clark Veterans Cemetery, Clark Air Field, Pampanga, Republic of the Philippines. “It is important to d... More
Navy Lt. Kevan Q. Lim walks down the stone stairway
Navy Lt. Kevan Q. Lim walks down the stone stairway to the outer courtyard of Shuri Castle Jan. 24 in Naha City. Marines and sailors with Combat Logistic Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expe... More
U.S. Marine Master Sgt. Dustin J. Sutherland reads
U.S. Marine Master Sgt. Dustin J. Sutherland reads a book with a student during a community relations event March 25 during a community relations event at the Haneulggum Ji Yeok Adong Center in Pohang, Republic... More
Republic of Korea Marine Lance Cpl. Hwang Hy Sung,
Republic of Korea Marine Lance Cpl. Hwang Hy Sung, right, and U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Ivan T. Kelley operate field radio systems April 22 during the Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 near the Hysong River in P... More
U.S. Marine Corps uniform items dry on tree branches
U.S. Marine Corps uniform items dry on tree branches June 27 at Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, during Exercise Khaan Quest 2014. Mongolian Armed Forces service members, U.S. Marines, and soldiers led a pla... More
Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy, right, addresses an audience
Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy, right, addresses an audience through a translator July 15 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152’s take off ceremony. The ceremony c... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members provide forward
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members provide forward security Dec. 9 during Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest Light is a routine, semi-annual exer... More
Lance Cpl. Sky Iglesias, from Los Angeles, California,
Lance Cpl. Sky Iglesias, from Los Angeles, California, adjusts the angle of fire of a M224A1 60mm mortar May 20 during Exercise Fuji Warrior at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan. The exercise embod... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Devin M. Brown, left,
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Devin M. Brown, left, demonstrates how to properly apply a tourniquet to Mongolian Armed Forces service members during exercise Golden Steppe 3 at the Five Hills Training Area ... More
Private First Class Matthew Caudill, right, and Pfc.
Private First Class Matthew Caudill, right, and Pfc. Christopher Dimech pass out candy to children from the Henoko community at the Trunk-or-Treat event on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, on Oct. 31. This was the ... More
A Japanese musician, dressed as a Japanese shishi,
A Japanese musician, dressed as a Japanese shishi, or guardian lion, performs with a taiko drum among the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Central Band and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Central Band duri... More
Brig. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake stands in front of his
Brig. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake stands in front of his troops during the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade reactivation ceremony here Dec. 13. During the ceremony, Timberlake activated 3rd MEB, III Marine Expedit... More
The black beach on Iwo To, formerly known as Iwo Jima,
The black beach on Iwo To, formerly known as Iwo Jima, was stormed by thousands of U.S. Marines Feb. 19, 1945 during the Battle of Iwo Jima. Many relics of the war remain in the waters and scattered among the sands.
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Christopher M. Andrews, lead medical
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Christopher M. Andrews, lead medical surgeon for Exercise Cobra Gold 2012, met with Royal Thai Army Captain Jakkrapong Khruacharoem, an emergency surgeon at Fort Suranaree Hospital, Feb. 2 a... More
Students from Bechtel Elementary School learn about
Students from Bechtel Elementary School learn about bunker gear during an aircraft rescue and firefighting demonstration on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma April 4.
Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri, left, thanks Col. John
Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri, left, thanks Col. John C. Wright for his 40 years of service during Wright’s retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma on Nov. 29. Talleri is the commanding general of ... More
Staff Sgt. Ryan K. Strickland discusses the Marine
Staff Sgt. Ryan K. Strickland discusses the Marine Corps Special Operations Command program with Sgt. Adam P. Reynolds Jan. 14 at Camp Schwab. Headquarters Marine Corps Special Duty Assignment Team, in conjunct... More
Pfc. Christian K. Lenhart fires the M16A4 service rifle
Pfc. Christian K. Lenhart fires the M16A4 service rifle June 13 at Camp Hansen during intermediate combat rifle marksmanship training. The Marines also qualified with the shotgun, M67 fragmentation grenade, and... More
Lance Cpl. Anthony M. Inman fires an M249 squad automatic
Lance Cpl. Anthony M. Inman fires an M249 squad automatic weapon while Lance Cpl. William C. Sutton observes the target area during a proficiency sustainment shoot Aug. 13 at Range 10 near Camp Schwab. During t... More
U.S. Marines observe Republic of Korea Marines setting
U.S. Marines observe Republic of Korea Marines setting up an artillery firing position at the Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex Aug. 18 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-8. KMEP 13-8, a regularly scheduled, co... More
U.S. Marine Capt. Sean Cunningham, center, and Lt.
U.S. Marine Capt. Sean Cunningham, center, and Lt. Cmdr. Harvey C. Macklin, left, compete in Oodama-Korogashi, a giant ball-rolling race, Oct. 14 at the Tai Chu En Children’s Home in Itoman City, Okinawa, as pa... More
Royal Thai Army 2nd Lt. Suchat and U.S. service members
Royal Thai Army 2nd Lt. Suchat and U.S. service members speak with Narong Didsadee Feb. 8 at the Phitsanulok Provincial Sports Complex in Phitsanulok, Kingdom of Thailand, to better understand the complex's dis... More
M2 Browning .50-caliber machine gun parts are staged
M2 Browning .50-caliber machine gun parts are staged near two Assault Amphibious Vehicles for inspection April 10 at the Gwangyang Port, Republic of Korea, during exercise Freedom Banner 2014. The parts were th... More
Shosuke Kokuba, right, swings as Cpl. Eric D. Chrivia
Shosuke Kokuba, right, swings as Cpl. Eric D. Chrivia catches during a friendly softball game between the Henoko Young Men’s Association and U.S. Marines Jan. 25 on Camp Schwab. The Young Men’s Association play... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Christopher B. Reyes performs a wristlock
U.S. Marine Cpl. Christopher B. Reyes performs a wristlock takedown against Sgt. Evan M. Hughlett during class on the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. Reyes is a Green Belt Instructor from Jesup, Georgia, and... 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
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
Australian Defense Force Pvt. Wade A. Hughes bores
Australian Defense Force Pvt. Wade A. Hughes bores a hole into a purlin during exercise Harii Hamutuk 2015, at the Port Hera Naval Base in Hera, Timor Leste, Oct. 12, 2015. HH15 is an Australian-led exercise co... More
Australian Defence Force and Japan Ground Self Defense
Australian Defence Force and Japan Ground Self Defense Force service members construct a concrete foundation form during exercise Harii Hamutuk 2015 at the Port Hera Naval Base in Hera, Timor Leste, Oct. 19, 20... More
A chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense
A chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense Marine reaches the bottom of a cavern and prepares to detach equipment March 29 during confined space entry training on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma,... More
Nobuhiro Hirahara, left, calls out boxing commands
Nobuhiro Hirahara, left, calls out boxing commands while instructing Pfc. Matthew D. Jordan during a customized martial arts lesson Aug. 4 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Hirahara teaches c... More
Lance Cpl. Brandon A. Russ pulls a lanyard to fire
Lance Cpl. Brandon A. Russ pulls a lanyard to fire an M777 howitzer during live-fire training here Nov. 12. Russ is from Hotel Battery, a reserve unit headquartered in Richmond, Va., currently attached through ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert P. Jarvis, a USAF
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert P. Jarvis, a USAF fire protection crew chief from the 18th Civil Engineering Squadron, discusses helicopter rescue procedures with Philippine Air Force Tech Sgt. Manuel L. Galve... More
2nd Lt. Adam T. Wolfe explains his scheme of maneuver
2nd Lt. Adam T. Wolfe explains his scheme of maneuver to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members prior to a helicopter-borne insertion rehearsal Feb. 27 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture,... More
Marines with Company A, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine
Marines with Company A, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve fire the main guns of their M1A1 Abrams tanks April 25 at Suseong-ri Firing Range. The live-fire was conducted as part of K... More
Cpl. Shawn Edens prepares to release his dog, Zak,
Cpl. Shawn Edens prepares to release his dog, Zak, in pursuit of a simulated fleeing suspect Oct. 25 at Range 160 on Camp Hansen. A positive relationship between the dog and handler is the key to creating a coh... More
Fourth squad pulls together to get each other across
Fourth squad pulls together to get each other across the obstacle course Jan. 23 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during the Battalion Super-Squad competition. “Through all the hardship they seem to have com... More
U.S. Marines hike along the road leading to a mountain
U.S. Marines hike along the road leading to a mountain with Republic of Korea Marines Feb. 6 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-3 near Pohang, Republic of Korea. The Marines left the smooth comfort of th... More
Master Sgt. Cecil Melton, right, participates in a
Master Sgt. Cecil Melton, right, participates in a group discussion April 1 during an E-8 seminar at the Palms on Camp Hansen. “The E-8 seminar’s primary focus is ensuring that the senior (staff noncommissioned... More
Marines with Combat Assault Battalion board a high-speed
Marines with Combat Assault Battalion board a high-speed vessel July 14 at Kin Red, Okinawa, prior to departing for the Republic of Korea. The Marines will participate in Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-12 al... More
Lt. Col. Neil J. Owens, second from right, answers
Lt. Col. Neil J. Owens, second from right, answers questions from local community officials during an observation tour Aug. 26 as part of Artillery Relocation Training Program 14-2 at the Yausubetsu Maneuver Ar... More
Marines assault through an opening between two buildings
Marines assault through an opening between two buildings Aug. 27 during military operations on urbanized terrain training at the Central Training Area on Okinawa, Japan. Complicating factors in urban warfare in... More
Cpl. Caleb Owens fast ropes with his military working
Cpl. Caleb Owens fast ropes with his military working dog, Dixie, Oct. 7 at the Camp Hansen rappel tower. Marines fast roped with their dogs for the first time in preparation for future exercises. Owens is a mi... More
Sgt. Robert T. Larsen, left, explains how the bolt
Sgt. Robert T. Larsen, left, explains how the bolt and operating rod assembly of an M240B medium machine gun works Jan. 21 during Integrated Training Exercise 2-15 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine... More
Brigadier Gen. Russell A. Sanborn speaks to the 1st
Brigadier Gen. Russell A. Sanborn speaks to the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing as their commanding general for the first time after a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Ju... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Korey R. Newman, left, teaches
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Korey R. Newman, left, teaches fundamentals of room clearing to a Republic of Korea Marine at Baengnyeongdo Military Operations on Urban Terrain Facility, Republic of Korea, Sept. 10, 201... More
Sgt. Major Jeffrey A. Young delivers an opening speech
Sgt. Major Jeffrey A. Young delivers an opening speech Sept. 11 aboard Camp Foster before the 9/11 Remembrance Run. The run, which was organized and coordinated by United Services Organization Okinawa and the S... More
Students from Oshima district play water games with
Students from Oshima district play water games with Marines at a pool party held as part of a four-day cultural exchange program which took place Aug. 6-9. The Home-Stay Program was hosted by Marine Corps Bases... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Christopher S. Owens, left, shakes
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Christopher S. Owens, left, shakes hands with Royal Thai Air Force Group Capt. Narong Intachat Feb. 10 during a visit to Wing One Royal Thai Air Force Base, Nakhon Ratchasima, Kingdom of ... More
Lt. Cmdr. Matthew S. Weems informs families on the
Lt. Cmdr. Matthew S. Weems informs families on the rules of the Easter egg hunt March 29 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Boundaries and other safety measures were ensured by volunteers so the children and ... More
Philippine and U.S. Marine aircraft rescue firefighters
Philippine and U.S. Marine aircraft rescue firefighters demonstrate their capabilities to an audience of National and international media, Philippine military dependents, children from local schools and officer... More
Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler addresses the audience following
Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler addresses the audience following the III Marine Expeditionary Force change of command ceremony July 19 at Camp Foster. Wissler assumed the duties as the III MEF commanding general from ... More
Ikeshiro Satoshi, center, waves at volunteers supporting
Ikeshiro Satoshi, center, waves at volunteers supporting the 14th annual Kadena Special Olympics Nov. 2 at Kadena Air Base. “I am really happy to be here, it’s fun,” said Satoshi, who was an athlete during the ... More
A father and son sit inside an assault amphibious vehicle
A father and son sit inside an assault amphibious vehicle May 10 during the Fuji Friendship Festival 2014 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji. There were numerous static displays, including U.S. Marine C... More
A watermelon salsa, known as “Fire and Ice,” was one
A watermelon salsa, known as “Fire and Ice,” was one of many dishes offered as a healthy alternative July 2 at Camp Foster’s commissary during the Healthy Lifestyle Festival. The event featured free food, music... More
Kadena Middle School’s show choir performs holiday
Kadena Middle School’s show choir performs holiday songs for service members and their families during the Camp Hansen Christmas Concert Dec. 12 at Grace Chapel on Camp Hansen. The students performed several so... More
Gunnery Sgt. Kevin D. Pirtle (right) and Capt. Jim
Gunnery Sgt. Kevin D. Pirtle (right) and Capt. Jim C. Wang pose for a photo Jan. 8 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms during Integrated Training Exercsie 2-15. Pirtle and Wang spend a lot of ti... More
U.S. service members participated in the Tour de Tohoku
U.S. service members participated in the Tour de Tohoku annual charity bicycle tour at Ishinomaki City, Japan, Sept. 17, 2017. Tour de Tohoku takes place along the coast of mainland Japan, and brings donations ... More
Fishermen from the Ishikawa Prefecture Fisherman’s
Fishermen from the Ishikawa Prefecture Fisherman’s Association harvest hijiki off the Camp Courtney beach shoreline, Feb. 20. Camp Courtney opens its gates to the residents of Kunbu, Tengan, Akano, Uken and a F... More
Cpl. Ethan A. Rackley signals the point man of another
Cpl. Ethan A. Rackley signals the point man of another combat rubber reconnaissance craft to turn left during combat rubber reconnaissance craft training at White Beach Naval Facility Oct. 12 to ensure they are... More
Lance Cpl. Jordan D. Taylor, right, and Cpl. Miguel
Lance Cpl. Jordan D. Taylor, right, and Cpl. Miguel A. Ruelas provide security during an endurance course Jan. 12 at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves. The final stage of the endurance course... More
Participants race May 10 at Camp Hansen during the
Participants race May 10 at Camp Hansen during the Single Marine Program's second annual Bushido Mud Run. The participants were required to run through 10 kilometers of Camp Hansen's training ranges, and naviga... More
A Mongolian Armed Forces member and a U.S. Marines
A Mongolian Armed Forces member and a U.S. Marines and provide security during cordon and search training June 28 at Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, during Exercise Khaan Quest 2014. KQ14 is a regularly sch... More
Col. James G. Flynn addresses the audience July 11
Col. James G. Flynn addresses the audience July 11 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during his retirement ceremony. Flynn celebrated his retirement after 25 years of service to the Marine Corps following the... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Trevor A. Wilk, right, from
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Trevor A. Wilk, right, from Jacksonville, North Carolina, answers questions about the MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft from Japan Air Self-Defense Force service members Oct. 30 at Marine ... More
Marines prepare to jump from a KC-130J Super Hercules
Marines prepare to jump from a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft Nov. 20, 2014 over Ie Shima Training Facility, off the northwest coast of Okinawa, Japan. The training provided many of the Marines their first jum... More
Cpl. Erik A. Dudley (Left) and Sgt. Kyle J. Mohr use
Cpl. Erik A. Dudley (Left) and Sgt. Kyle J. Mohr use teamwork to partner with Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 to refuel a UH-1Y Huey at a forward arming and refueling point during an amphibious de... More
Cpl. Richard J. Moye stands in formation with the rest
Cpl. Richard J. Moye stands in formation with the rest of Task Force Koa Moana and Timorese soldiers during the closing ceremony for Exercise Crocodilo 16, June 10, 2016, at Hera Naval Base, Timor Leste, as par... More
Lance Cpl. Jody W. England (Left) and Juan S. Peres
Lance Cpl. Jody W. England (Left) and Juan S. Peres pose for a photo during a multi-national, bilateral exercise, June 18, 2016, at Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea. The Marines are responsible for providing ... More
Staff Sgt. William G. Morris mans the stopwatch for
Staff Sgt. William G. Morris mans the stopwatch for students during the three-mile run portion of the physical fitness test as part of the curriculum at the Okinawa Staff Noncommissioned Officers’ Academy. Morr... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jacob Pedraza demonstrates the
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jacob Pedraza demonstrates the weapon safety conditions for belt-fed weapons to Royal Thai Marines Feb. 11 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand during Exercise Cobra Gold 2014. The U.S. ... More
Takeshi Takasaki, far left, conducts a performance
Takeshi Takasaki, far left, conducts a performance by students of the University of the Ryukyus Wind Orchestra Band Club and Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band March 14 during a combined conce... More
Lance Cpl. Palmer L. Perkins posts perimeter security
Lance Cpl. Palmer L. Perkins posts perimeter security for a stand-to drill August 24 at Bradshaw Field Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, during Exercise Koolendong 14. The focus of KD-14 is to estab... More
Marines from different units on Camp Hansen compete
Marines from different units on Camp Hansen compete in a team skiing competition with vision impairment goggles Dec. 3 after the Jingle Bell Fun Run at Camp Hansen. All service members on Camp Hansen were invit... More
Sgt. Tommas Alvarado, left, shares a laugh with Sgt.
Sgt. Tommas Alvarado, left, shares a laugh with Sgt. John Wagley while talking about the plan to attack a simulated enemy with an AT4 anti-tank missile May 26 during Fuji Warrior at the Combined Arms Training C... More
U.S. Army combat engineers with the 6th Brigade Engineer
U.S. Army combat engineers with the 6th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, seize Allen Army Airfield and begin clearing the airfield in preparation for engin... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors, with Task Force Koa Moana,
U.S. Marines and Sailors, with Task Force Koa Moana, and soldiers with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force prepare to apply riot control techniques, June 19, 2016, at Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea, as part ... More
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey crew chiefs perform
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey crew chiefs perform pre-flight checks at Wing 41 Royal Thai Air Force Base, Chiang Mai province, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 21 during exercise Cobra Gold 2013. The crew chiefs, wh... More
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney speaks
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney speaks to U.S. Marines participating in Khaan Quest 2015 at the Five Hills Training Area in Mongolia June 20. Khaan Quest is a regularly scheduled, multinational ex... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joel N. Frusti rests in early
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joel N. Frusti rests in early the morning July 12 after an aerial night assault during Hamel 15 in the Shoal Water Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia. U.S. Marines, Soldiers and Air... More
CAWACI, OVALAU, Fiji — U.S. Marines and Sailors dig
CAWACI, OVALAU, Fiji — U.S. Marines and Sailors dig to set a foundation for a one-room building during training, July 8, 2016, Ovalau, Fiji. Task Force Koa Moana is conducting vertical construction training and... More
Supanson Mahamai speaks with Singapore Armed Forces
Supanson Mahamai speaks with Singapore Armed Forces medical professionals at a cooperative health engagement in Sukhothai, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 13, 2014 during Exercise Cobra Gold 2014. CG 14, in its 33rd ... More
Sgt. Timothy D. Brown shocks Cpl. Ramuel D. Brown Dec.
Sgt. Timothy D. Brown shocks Cpl. Ramuel D. Brown Dec. 16 to demonstrate how the Taser works and its nonlethal capabilities. The Taser is a nonlethal weapon used to temporarily disable voluntary muscle control ... More
U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines learn how to ski
U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines learn how to ski during snow mobility warfare training during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-3 Jan. 26 in Pyeongchang. The course taught the skiers how to stop, how to tur... More
The Special Reaction Team sweeps through a building
The Special Reaction Team sweeps through a building Sept. 23 during an active shooter scenario as part of Exercise Constant Vigilance 2015 aboard Camp Foster. SRT Marines swept through the building, clearing ea... More
Marines work to complete a 15-bay Improved Ribbon Bridge
Marines work to complete a 15-bay Improved Ribbon Bridge as a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter inserts bridge components into the water in the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, during Blue Chromite 2016, N... More
Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson addresses his new commands
Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson addresses his new commands June 14 outside building one on Camp Foster during a change of command ceremony. Hudson accepted command of Marine Corps Installations Pacific and Marine C... More
Lance Cpl. Vanessa Recio interacts with Thai students
Lance Cpl. Vanessa Recio interacts with Thai students from Ratchasima Wittayalai-Two High School, during a visit by Marines and sailors to build camaraderie, Feb. 9, during Exercise Cobra Gold 2012. The exercis... More
Local Muay Thai fighters hold exhibition matches for
Local Muay Thai fighters hold exhibition matches for multinational service members and local community at Ban Tabaek Ngam School in Bang Rakum, Phitsanulok, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 14 during Exercise Cobra Go... More