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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
Lance Cpl. Andres Torreschavez rappels off a Republic of Korea rappel tower during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Korean Ranger School, Munseu San Mountain, Republic of Korea, Sept. 4, 2015. The Marine More
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
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Seth D. Fisher starts off the Republic of Korea Marine Corps Recruit Depot confidence course during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-13 at Pohang, North Gyeongsang, Republic of Kor More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Matt Shibata, bottom, does buddy squats with Republic of Korea Marine Lance Cpl. Sunghyun Lee during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Yooghuk Dae, Munseu San Mountain, Republic More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Maria F. Reyesrenteria fires her M4-A1 Service Rifle during Combat Marksmanship Program Table 5 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Guhna-Rhi, Gimpo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 1 More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Carlson, right, dismounts the rappel rope during a company competition for Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Yooghuk Dae, Munseu San Mountain, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2015. The U.S. More
Republic of Korea Marine Cpl. Joeng Won, left, and U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Damon E. Lyons, right, carry chopped weeds to cover a teepee hut built at Do Gam Root Farm, Republic of Korea, during Korean Marine Exch More
Republic of Korea 1st Sgt. Kyeongmin Lee sights in with a U.S. Marine’s M16-A4 service rifle during a sports day hosted between the U.S. and ROK during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Chung Ryong, Repub More
Republic of Korea Marine Maj. Gen. Jeon Jingu shakes hands with U.S. Marine Col. David L. Odom during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Gunha-Rhi, Republic of Korea, Sept. 15, 2015. KMEP 15-12 is a bilate More
U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines practice boarding an aircraft during an air assault landing in a U.S. Army CH-46 Sea Knight during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Rodriguez Landing Zone, Republic of More
Republic of Korea Marine Lance Cpl. Jun Shin, center, supports a U.S. Marine moving to safety during a gas attack drill as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Gunha-Rhi, Republic of Korea, Sept. 17, More
Republic of Korea Marine Cpl. Geon Shin breaches a building alongside U.S. Marines under smoke concealment during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Gunha-Rhi, Gimpo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 17, 2015. KME More
Republic of Korea Marine Staff Sgt. Yeongho Kim observes the M48A3K Main Battle Tanks as they fire on simulated enemies during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12, at Rodriguez Live-Fire Range, Republic of Kor More
U.S. Marines storm a hill to prepare for a full battalion-scale assault exercise during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Rodriguez Landing Zone, Republic of Korea, Sept. 25, 2015. KMEP 15-12 is a bilater More
A MV-22B Osprey and its crew conducts night mountain area training at Mt. Fuji, Japan, Oct. 9, 2015. The training prepared the pilots and crew for the rigors of operating the aircraft at high elevation. “The ai More
A Japan Maritime Self Defense Force warship steams ahead, near Tokyo Bay, during the 28th iteration of the JMSDF Fleet Review, Oct. 18, 2015. Approximately 28 aircraft from the JMSDF, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine More
Sgt. Bobo, a military working dog, awaits his handler’s commands after exiting a CH-53E Super Stallion in support of Blue Chromite 16 in the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 28, 2015. Bobo was tasked More
Lance Cpl. Kelcey E. Kelly acts as the victim of a simulated improvised explosive device during Blue Chromite 2016, at Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 29, 2015. The Shock Trauma Platoon, part of 3rd More
A U.S. Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicle pushes towards a beach-head during the second amphibious assault of Blue Chromite 2016, at Kushii Crossing, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 29, 2015. The Marines onboard pushed thr More
Lance Cpl. Taraka T. Ballentine assembles a five-bay, two-story, medium girder bridge during Blue Chromite 16 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 30, 2015. According to Cpl. Cole G. White, the 9th ESB bridge m More
Lt Col. John W. Black takes time, Nov. 19, 2015, to show Sgt. Maj. Vincent C. Santiago the old living quarters, nearby Wellington, New Zealand, where the Marines of 1st Marine Division stayed during World War I More
Lt. Gen. Tim Keating, center, takes a photo with the graduating class of the Defence Force Command and Staff College, Wellington, New Zealand, Nov. 19, 2015. Sgt. Maj. Christian L. Charkowski, in the second row More
Santa Claus arrives in a Light Armored Vehicle for the event, Santa’s Little Helper, on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 12, 2015. The event also had Santa fast rope out of a helicopter, fake snow, a bouncy ca More
U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers retire the colors during the opening ceremony of Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 26, 2016. Forest Light, which conc More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers and U.S. Marines introduce themselves to one another during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 27, 2016. The JGSDF soldiers and U.S. Ma More
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldier conducts urban operations during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 28, 2016. The exercise strengthens military partnership, solidifie More
A U.S. Marine and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier dive to capture the game winning flag during a snowball fight championship for Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 31, More
U.S. Marines practice debarking from a Japan Ground Self Defense Force CH-47 Chinook during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 1, 2016. The two forces demonstrated each other’s More
U.S. Marines provide security for a Japan Ground Self Defense Force CH-47 Chinook during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 1, 2016. The exercise strengthens military partnersh More
A member with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conducts rear security during a jungle patrol Mar. 9, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The JGSDF members observed Marines from 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Mar More
Colonel Koji Yamaguchi, a member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, visited and observed Marines from the 12th Marine Regiment operating the Deployed Virtual Training Environment systems March 16, at Camp More
Marines begin the installation of newly received auxiliary fuel tanks for the UH-1Y Venom at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, June 14, 2016. “We have never installed these in the fleet, which t More
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 2, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force, fixed wing aircraft mechanic, top, More
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
Friends and family wait in line to pay their respects to Isa Naohiko at the Ceremony Nakagami Funeral Home in Uruma, Okinawa, Japan, July 8, 2015. Naohiko worked alongside Marines at III Marine Headquarters Gro More
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 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 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 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 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 to assault simulated enemy positions during Air Assault Support Exercise 2015-2 at Crows Valley, Philippines, July 22, 2015. The Philippine Marines participat More
Lance Cpl. Nicolas A. Cotton “Aussie” rappels off a Republic of Korea rappel tower during Korea Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Korean Ranger School, Munseu San Mountain, Republic of Korea, Sept. 4, 2015. The More
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
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Gregory A. Lovick Jr., front, competes in a race on the Republic of Korea Marine Corps Recruit Depot confidence course during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-13 at Pohang, North Gyeongs More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Matt Shibata, bottom right, performs buddy sit-ups with Republic of Korea Marine Capt. Cho Junggun during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Yooghuk Dae, Munseu San Mountain, Repu More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Eli S. Deograciatorres fires his M16-A4 Service Rifle during Combat Marksmanship Program Table 5 at Guhna-Rhi, Gimpo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 10, 2015. The course of fire, which took place dur More
Republic of Korea Marine ranger instructors act as belay men during a company competition among integrated teams of ROK and U.S. Marines during Korean Marine Exchange Program at Yooghuk Dae, Munseu San Mountain More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Brandon L. Wilson, top left, helps Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines finish constructing a tepee hut during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Do Gam Root Farm, Republic of Korea, Sept. 1 More
Republic of Korea Marine Cpl. Kwangseon Park is surrounded on all sides in a competitive game of basketball during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Chung Ryong, Republic of Korea, Sept. 12, 2015. KMEP 15 More
U.S. Marine Col. David L. Odom shakes hands with Republic of Korea Marine Maj. Gen. Jeon Jingu during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Gunha-Rhi, Republic of Korea, Sept. 15, 2015. KMEP 15-12 is a bilate More
Republic of Korea Marine Lance Cpl. Jun Shin, left, provides buddy aid to a U.S. Marine during a gas attack drill as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Gunha-Rhi, Republic of Korea, Sept. 17, 2015. More
Republic of Korea Marine Lance Cpl. Sunghyun Lee practices urban operations alongside U.S. Marines under smoke concealment during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Gunha-Rhi, Gimpo, Republic of Korea, Sep More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Frady provides security during an air assault landing in a U.S. Army CH-46 Sea Knight during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Rodriguez Landing Zone, Republic of Korea, More
A Republic of Korea Marine Corps M48A3K Main Battle Tank moves into position to fire on simulated enemies during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12, at Rodriguez Live-Fire Range, Republic of Korea, Sept. 17, More
U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Matt Shibata, center, directs gunfire during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Rodriguez Landing Zone, Republic of Korea, Sept. 25, 2015. Alongside their ROK counterparts, the Marines More
A MV-22B Osprey and its crew conduct mountain area training at Mt. Fuji, Japan, Oct. 9, 2015. The training prepared the pilots and crew for the rigors of operating the aircraft at high elevation. “The aircraft More
Military police Marines conduct fast roping out of a CH-53E Super Stallion in support of Blue Chromite 16 in the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 28, 2015. The Marines, with the help of a military wo More
Two U.S. Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicles push towards a beachhead during the second amphibious assault of Blue Chromite 2016, at Kushii Crossing, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 29, 2015. The Marines onboard pushed thr More
Lance Cpl. Kelcey E. Kelly acts as the victim of a simulated improvised explosive device blast during exercise Blue Chromite 2016, at Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 29, 2015. Blue Chromite is a lar More
Lance Cpl. Taraka T. Ballentine, center, lifts a junction panel, weighing 478 pounds, in order to assemble a five-bay, two-story, medium girder bridge during Blue Chromite 16 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Oct More
A memorial to Sailors and Marines who lost their lives during World War II stands at a site near Wellington, New Zealand, near the old living quarters of 1st Marine Division. Sgt. Maj. Vincent C. Santiago, from More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Christian L. Charkowski, right, presents a plaque to New Zealand Defence Force Commander Nigel Philpott at the Defence Force Command and Staff College, Wellington, New Zealand, Nov. More
Santa Claus hugs children when he arrives for the event, Santa’s Little Helper, on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 12, 2015. The event also had Santa fast rope out of a helicopter, fake snow, a bouncy castle, More
U.S. Marine and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force commanders address their troops during the opening ceremony of Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 26, 2016. Forest Light, which More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. 1st Class Haruto Akame demonstrates rifle-bayonet techniques during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 27, 2016. The JGSDF soldiers and U.S More