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
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
Cpl. Adonais Bentancourt rappels from a tower at Baengnyeongdo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 6, 2015. ROK and U.S. Marines conducted Ranger Training to overcome vertical obstacles as part of Korean Marine Exchange More
U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines launch an inflatable boat off the coast of Baengnyeongdo, Republic of Korea, during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-13, Sept. 7, 2015. Marines trained as integrated units ca 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
A Republic of Korea Marine performs a double jumping kick during a taekwondo demonstration to U.S. Marines at Baengnyeongdo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 8, 2015. Marines from both countries demonstrated, practiced More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jacob S. Rannels, left, practices combat gliding with Republic of Korea Marines during Korea Marine Exchange Program 15-13 at the Baengnyeongdo Military Operations on Urban Terrain 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
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Josh J. Neahusan, right, applies camouflage paint during a sniper training exchange exercise between Marines of the Republic of Korea and the U.S. at Baengnyeongdo, Republic of Korea, Sep 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
U.S. Marines advance toward an objective during integrated live fire training with Republic of Korea Marines at Baengnyeongdo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 12, 2015. The live fire event included snipers, machine gu 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
Cpl. David Vargas-Merlo waits calmly in the darkness of an amphibious assault vehicle before rushing into an attack, Oct. 26, 2015, on Okinawa, Japan, during Blue Chromite 2016. Blue Chromite is a large-scale, 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 U.S. Marine breaks the seal on his M50 Field Protective Joint Service General Purpose Mask during gas mask qualification at Gimpo Training Area, Republic of Korea, Feb. 25, 2016. The event took place as part More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jacob Wright prepares a light armored vehicle for display during rehearsal for the Exercise Cobra Gold 17 opening ceremony at Sattahip, Thailand, February 13. The official opening ceremony for More
UTAPAO, Thailand (Feb. 14, 2017) – Thai Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Surapong Suwana-adth, returns a salute from Thai military officials during his arrival at Utapao Royal Thai Naval Air Division flight line fo More
U.S. Marines drink cobra blood during Exercise Cobra Gold 17 at Camp Ban Chan Krem, Thailand, February 17, 2017. Cobra blood and flesh are used as nutrition in a scenario where sustenance is scarce. Royal Thai More
CAMP BANCHAN KREM, Thailand (Feb. 17, 2017) – Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Pairoj Prasansai, a jungle survival training instructor from the Thai Reconnaissance Battalion, demonstrates the proper behavior and m More
RAYONG PROVINCE, Thailand (Feb. 19, 2017) – Gen. Ponpipat Benyasri, Deputy Chief of Joint Staff, Royal Thai Armed Forces, thanks Lt. Nicholas Peskosky, officer in charge of the Site 6 Ban Nong Muang School proj More
RAYONG PROVINCE, Thailand (Feb. 21, 2017) – Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Samantha Clark, assigned to 1 Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, bids farewell to Thai students during a dedication ceremony, More
NAKHON RATCHASIMA PROVINCE, Thailand (Feb. 23, 2017) -- The Ban Non Lueam school expansion project is the result of the joint efforts of Multi-National Forces from the U.S., Thailand, India and China, part of C 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
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
Republic of Korea Marine Cpl. Shin Dong Kyu, left, adjusts U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Andres Alvarez’s harness before rappelling at Baengnyeongdo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 6, 2015. ROK and U.S. Marines conduc More
A team of Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines race another team during inflatable boat training as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-13 at Baengnyeongdo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 7, 2015. Marines trained More
A Republic of Korea Marines performs a blindfolded jumping kick during a taekwondo demonstration to U.S. Marines at Baengnyeongdo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 8, 2015. Marines from both countries demonstrated, pra 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 Corps Lance Cpl. Michael W. Bollman, center, leads a fireteam during an urban combat training demonstration at Baengnyeongdo Military Operations on Urban Terrain Facility, Republic of Korea, Sept. 1 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
Cpl. Johnathon P. Solinsky attaches vegetation to his ghillie suit during a sniper training exchange exercise between Marines of the Republic of Korea and the U.S. at Baengnyeongdo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 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. Marines dismount a Korean amphibious assault vehicle during integrated live fire training with Republic of Korea Marines at Baengnyeongdo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 12, 2015. The live fire event included sn 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
Marines prepare to raid Combat Town, at the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2015. Marines rode into Combat Town on amphibious assault vehicles from shore. The event was part of Blue Chromite 201 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
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
U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers struggle to capture the game winning flag during a snowball fight championship for Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. More
A Japan Ground Self Defense Force member provides security for a CH-47 Chinook during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 1, 2016. The exercise strengthens military partnership, More
A U.S. Marine provides 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 partner More
U.S. Marine Pfc. Quiton Nurse leads "jumping jacks" during gas mask qualification at Gimpo Training Area, Republic of Korea, Feb. 25, 2016. Nurse conducted the exercise to check that mask seals were air-tight. More
Royal Thai and U.S. Armed Forces rehearse for the Exercise Cobra Gold 17 opening ceremony at Sattahip, Thailand, February 13. The official opening ceremony for Cobra Gold 17 is slated for Tuesday, February 14. More
UTAPAO, Thailand (Feb. 14, 2017) – U.S. Pacific Command Commander, Adm. Harry Harris greets Thai military officials upon his arrival at the Utapao Royal Thai Naval Air Division flight line for the official open More
U.S. Marines drink cobra blood during Exercise Cobra Gold 17 at Camp Ban Chan Krem, Thailand, February17, 2017. Cobra blood and flesh are used as nutrition in a scenario where sustenance is scarce. Royal Thai M More
CAMP BANCHAN KREM, Thailand (Feb. 17, 2017) – The different vegetation and herbs lay out on a table to be used for demonstration during a jungle survival training as part of Cobra Gold 2017. Cobra Gold, in its More
RAYONG PROVINCE, Thailand (Feb. 21, 2017) – Brig. Gen. Bryan Suntheimer, United States Army Pacific Deputy Commanding General for Army National Guard, Rear Adm. Jong Sam Kim, commander, Republic of Korea Navy C More
Lance Cpl. Nicholas J. Frady hasty rappels off a Republic of Korea rock wall obstacle during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Korean Ranger School, Munseu San Mountain, Republic of Korea, Sept. 4, 2015. More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Marc-Antony D. Arcila uses a rope swing to cross a water obstacle at the Republic of Korea Marine Corps Recruit Depot confidence course during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-13 a More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nicholas T. Bates, right, races a Republic of Korea Marine to the bottom of a rappel tower at Baengnyeongdo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 6, 2015. ROK and U.S. Marines conducted Ranger More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Richard L. Belote III, left, carries an inflatable boat with U.S. and ROK Marines during inflatable boat training as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-13 at Baengnyeongdo, Republi More
U.S. Marine Maj. Harrison W. Strom , left, speaks with Republic of Korea Maj. Gen. Jingoo Jeon as they observe ROK and U.S. Marines complete ROK ranger training during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Yo More
Cpl. Joseph P. DeMarco executes a block during taekwondo training at Baengnyeongdo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 8, 2015. Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines demonstrated, practiced and sparred in both taekwondo and More
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
U.S. Marines fire their rifles during Combat Marksmanship Program Table 5, at Guhna-Rhi, Gimpo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 10, 2015. The course of fire, which took place during Korea Marine Exchange Program 15-12 More
Cpl. Johnathon P. Solinsky sights in on target with a Daewoo K14 sniper rifle during a sniper training exchange exercise between Marines of the Republic of Korea and the U.S. at Baengnyeongdo, Republic of Korea More
Republic of Korea Marine Lt. Col. Hogeun Yoo meets U.S. Navy Lt. Rick O. Tiff during a community relations event during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Chung Ryong, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2015. Th More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Miller T. Crosby, bottom right, climbs up a rope tower during a company competition at Korea Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Yooghuk Dae, Munseu San Mountain, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11 More
U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines cheer on participants in a ruck run relay race during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Chung Ryong, Republic of Korea, Sept. 12, 2015. KMEP 15-12 is a continuous bilate More
U.S. Marines shoot and move toward a target during integrated live fire training with Republic of Korea Marines at Baengnyeongdo, Republic of Korea, Sept. 14, 2015. The live fire event included snipers, machine More
Republic of Korea Lance Cpl. Jeoung Kim, center, boards a U.S. Army CH-46 with fellow U.S. and ROK Marines during an air assault during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 at Rodriguez Landing Zone, Republic o More