U.S. Marine Corps C-130 waits at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, August 1, 2016. The C-130 is planned to transport a HIMAR to the Philippines for Phiblex 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brooke De More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Luke Holian with 3D Maintenance Battalion teaches U.S. Soldiers from 10th Regional Support Group a professional military education class about the structure and capabilities of Combat More
U.S. Marine Corps BGen. John Jansen, deputy commanding general, III Marine Expeditionary Force and commanding general, 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Hiroki Kitamura, L More
U.S. Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band and 15th Brigade Band Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) host the 21st Annual Combined Band Concert at the Okinawa Civic Hall in Okinawa City, Okin More
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey Tiltrotor aircraft is parked on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Sept. 28, 2016. The mission of the units MV-22 Ospreys is to provide Assault Support transpo More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines participate in jungle warfare training at Jungle Warfare Training Center, Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 30, 2016. The training area stretches over more than More
U.S. Marines with 12th Marines Regiment, 3D Marine Divison and Japanese Ground Self Defense Force with the 15th brigade participate in guard and protect exercise, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 6, 2016. Guar More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Smedley D. Butler, conduct 250 meter swim during an intermediate swim qualification course at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 25, 2016. More
U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment with the unit deployment program sketch their surroundings during a division squad competition at Landing Zone Cardinal, Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 30, More
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Michael Enomoto, military police, tenses and screams after being struck with Taser barbs as part of the Non-Lethal weapons Instructor Course on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Marines, Sa More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Richard L. Simcock II, commanding officer, 3rd Marine Division, addresses approximately 2,500 Marines and Sailors following a division wide motivational run at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Vhanhalin Tamayo with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, participated in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) defense training at Marine Corps Air Station More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jessica Pak with heavy equipment maintenance, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, grinds on a 7-ton on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 8, 2017. Pak used the grinder tool to grind a spot on More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Slaven, a crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, participates in a Tactical Air Control Party off the coast of Okinawa More
U.S. Marines swim 250 meters during an intermediate swim qualification course at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 16, 2017. The purpose of the course is to enhance the Marines skills in water survival techniq More
U.S. Marines with Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Base Butler, participate in Oleoresin Capsaicin (OC) spray training on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, March 15, 2017. The OC training helps prepare Marines More
Iwo Jima veteran Capt. Jerome Yellin deboards the aircraft after arriving for the 72nd Reunion of Honor commemorative service on Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017. Yellin was one of eight Iwo Jima veterans in atten More
Iwo Jima veteran George Puterbaugh reflects on the 72nd Reunion of Honor ceremony held March 25, 2017 on Iwo To, Japan. Puterbaugh was one of eight veterans in attendance alongside American and Japanese disting More
A Child of 3d Reconnaissance battalion, 3d Marine Division, participates in parachute simulator at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, March 31, 2017. Children, spouses and service members participate in events like z More
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC), hosted a change of command ceremony at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2017. U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Joaquin F. Malavet relinquished com More
U.S. Marines participate in Force Fitness drills as a part of the Force Fitness Instructor (FFI) Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 6, 2017. The FFI course is made up of physical training, classro More
A U.S. Marine volunteers at Paws for Purple hearts in Ruther Glen, Va., Oct. 4, 2017. Paws for Purple Hearts is dedicated to improving the lives of America’s warriors facing mobility impairment challenges and t More
.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Richard L. Simcock II, commanding officer, 3rd Marine Division, addresses approximately 2,500 Marines and Sailors following a division wide motivational run at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, J More
The Antonov-124 aircraft with the Volgar-Dnepr company arrives at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, August 1, 2016. U.S. DoD members with Canadian Aviation Electronics (CAE) work in conjunction with the Volgar- More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Lewis, commanding officer for 12th Marine Regiment and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force SgtMaj. Yukio Fukudome talk at the Okinawa Leadership Social at Tegan Castle, Camp Courtney, Okinawa More
U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, operate and maintain a UH-1Y Huey utility helicopter at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma More
U.S. Marines with 12th Marines Regiment, 3D Marine Divison and Japanese Ground Self Defense Force with the 15th brigade participate in guard and protect exercise, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japa More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Maximilliano Belcaro, with K9 Section, Headquarters and support battalion, Marine Corps Base Butler, takes down a simulated target during the Non-Lethal weapons Instructor Course on Camp More
A U.S. Marine with Marine Corps Base Butler, participated in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) defense training at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 2. 2017. The gas cham More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Derek Edwards, a crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, participates in a Tactical Air Control Party off the coast of Okinawa Februar More
A U.S. Marine inflates her blouse during an intermediate swim qualification course at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 16, 2017. The purpose of the course is to enhance the Marines skills in water survival te More
Major General Craig Q. Timberlake (left) greets Iwo Jima veteran, Capt. Jerome Yellin as they land on the flightline of Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017 for the 72nd Reunion of Honor ceremony. Yellin was one of eig More
Iwo Jima veteran Fiske Hanley III, from Fort Worth, Texas, participates in the 72nd Reunion of Honor commemorative service on Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017. Hanley was one of eight veterans in attendance alongsi More
Children of 3d Reconnaissance battalion, 3d Marine Division, participate in zodiac rides at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, March 31, 2017. Children, spouses and service members participate in events like zodiac r More
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Matthew Folwer volunteers at Paws for Purple hearts cleaning a dogs teeth in Ruther Glen, Va., Oct. 4, 2017. Paws for Purple Hearts is dedicated to improving the lives of America’s war More
U.S Marine Corps Maj. Hunt with 3D Marine Logistics Group teaches U.S. Soldiers from 10th Regional Support Group a professional military education class about the structure and capabilities of Combat Logistics More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Larry Nicholson, commanding general for III Marine Expeditionary Force and Ambassador Tsukushi Kawad, ministry of foreign affairs Okinawa liaison office, talk at the Okinawa Leadershi More
U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, operate and maintain UH-1Y Huey utility helicopter at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, More
A U.S. Marine with India Company, 3d Battalion, 3d Marine Regiment with the unit deployment program, sketch their surroundings during a division squad competition at Landing Zone Cardinal, Camp Schwab, Okinawa, More
A U.S. Sailor takes down a simulated target during the Non-Lethal weapons Instructor Course on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Marines, Sailors, Airmen and Japanese security guards complete a week long Non-Lethal More
U.S. Marine’s with Personnel Support Detachment 18, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, participated in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) defense training at Marine Corps A More
Iwo Jima veteran Carl Dehaven participates in the 72nd Reunion of Honor commemorative service on Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017. Dehaven was one of eight veterans in attendance alongside American and Japanese dis More
(From left) U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. David H. Berger, retired Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Norman Smith and members of the Young Marines approach an Iwo Jima memorial to participate in a wreath-laying presentation as part More
Family of 3d Reconnaissance battalion, 3d Marine Division, utilizes an M4 carbine at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, March 31, 2017. Children, spouses and service members participate in events like zodiac rides, o More
A dog with Paws for Purple Hearts chews on a bone in Ruther Glen, Va., Oct. 4, 2017. Paws for Purple Hearts is dedicated to improving the lives of America’s warriors facing mobility impairment challenges and tr More
U.S. Marine Corps SgtMaj. Vincent Santiago, 3d Marine Division SgtMaj and Japan Ground Self Defense Force leadership talk at the Okinawa Leadership Social at Tegan Castle, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 9 More
U.S. Marines with 12th Marines Regiment,3D Marine Divison and Japanese Ground Self Defense Force with the 15th brigade participate in guard and protect exercise, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan More
A U.S. Marine with Kilo Company, 3d Battalion, 3d Marine Regiment with the unit deployment program, adds camouflage during a division squad competition at Landing Zone Cardinal, Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Nov More
U.S. Marine Corps MSgt. Matthew Diorio a correctional specialist guard with Headquarters and Support Battalion shoots the M32 Grenade launcher during the Non-Lethal weapons Instructor Course on Camp Hansen, Oki More
A U.S. Marine with Personnel Support Detachment 18, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, participated in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) defense training at Marine Corps A More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Servando Avila, a crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, participates in a Tactical Air Control Party off the coast of Okinawa Februa More
U.S. and Japanese color guard teams stand at attention during the 72nd Reunion of Honor ceremony on Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017. The event presented the opportunity for the U.S. and Japanese people to mutually More
Japanese officials pay tribute to an Iwo Jima memorial during a water dedication ceremony as part of the 72nd Reunion of Honor on Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017. The event presented the opportunity for the U.S. a More
A Child of 3d Reconnaissance battalion, 3d Marine Division, utilizes a M240B machine gun at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, March 31, 2017. Children, spouses and service members participate in events like zodiac r More
Lao workers take a break during a Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) mission to recover fallen service members from the Vietnam war in Khammouan Province, Laos, May 23, 2017. The mission of DPAA is to pr More
U.S. Marines volunteer at Paws for Purple hearts conducting grooming, cleaning and playtime with the dogs in Ruther Glen, Va., Oct. 4, 2017. Paws for Purple Hearts is dedicated to improving the lives of America More
U.S. Marine Corps military working dog waits to search the Antonvo-124 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, August 2, 2016. DoD members with Canadian Aviation Electronics (CAE) members work in conjunction with More
U.S Marine Corps Col. Lutz with 3D Marine Logistics Group teaches U.S. Soldiers from 10th Regional Support Group a professional military education class about the structure and capabilities of Combat Logistics More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Larry Nicholson, commanding general for III Marine Expeditionary Force gives a toast at the Okinawa Leadership Social at Tegan Castle, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 9, 2016. Th More
A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, operates and maintains a MV-22 Osprey Tiltrotor aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, S More
A U.S. Marine with Kilo Company, 3d Battalion, 3d Marine Regiment with the unit deployment program, post as security during a division squad competition at Landing Zone Cardinal, Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, No More
U.S. Marine shoots the Mossberg 12 Gage Shotgun during the Non-Lethal weapons Instructor Course on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Marines, Sailors, Airmen and Japanese security guards complete a week long Non-Let More
Lance Cpl. Jeffery Cambert, a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Marine with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, disperses chlorobenzylidene malononitrile, or CS gas, in More
Iwo Jima veteran George Cattalona is greeted by senior enlisted officers after he arrives at Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017 for the 72nd Reunion of Honor ceremony. Cattalona was one of eight Iwo Jima veterans in More
World War II veterans prepare to place a wreath at the base during a wreath-laying presentation as part of the 72nd Reunion of Honor ceremony on Iwo To, Japan March 25, 2017. The event presented the opportunity More