Thai Marines worked alongside U.S. Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 and civilian volunteers from the region to help construct an addition to a school in Trat province, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 13 More
Tim Freeman, left, demonstrates how to properly mix sauce and pasta to food service specialists with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 during a cooking class at the Blue Ginger restaurant here, April 24. The foo More
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 refuel an AV-8B Harrier jet during a forward arming and refueling point operation at Ie Shima Training Range Feb. 28. The Harriers, part of Marine Attack Squadron 3 More
The Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, maintain and create helicopter-landing zones at various locations in Iraq. Surveying the area to determine distance, elevation and an More
Philippine airmen and soldiers work alongside U.S. Marines to load humanitarian aid supplies aboard U.S. Marine CH-46 helicopters to be sent to areas in the Isabela Province affected by Typhoon Juan (internati More
Philippine citizens, government volunteers and members of the Philippine armed forces unload bags of rice, water and supplies from a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter assigned to U.S. Marine Medium Helicopter Squadro More
Staff Sgt. Emery Ruffin, the truck master for Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Wing Support Group 17, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, teaches a class on the seven-ton winch system.
A Royal Thai navy Marine, left, from the Royal Thai Engineer Battalion, and U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nicolette Hawkins, assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Wing Support Group 17, 1st Marine More
Lance Cpl. Ricky Vang, supply clerk with Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, attached to 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Aviation Command Element, jumps rope with Japanese children at the More
Cpl. Sandy G. Gallardo, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Service Company, attaches his harness to the zip-line at Forest Adventure Park July 15.
Lance Cpl. Derek W. Schultz, combat engineer, Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Wing Support Group 17, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, fires a shoulder-launched multipurpose ass More
Sgt. Thomas M. Reed (left), squadron truck master, and Cpl. Jacob Rose (right), motor transportation mechanic, both with Motor Transportation Company, Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Wing Support Group More
U.S. Marines from Engineer Operations Company, Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, walk to the site they will conduct, in coordination with the government More
Marines with Engineer Operations Company, Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and soldiers with the Bangladesh armed forces clean up broken bricks and wat More
U.S. Marines with Engineer Operations Company, Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, pull nails out of scrap wood Sept. 11 to be used for concrete forms. Th More
Lance Cpl. Bryan Gillis prepares a water level to help install concrete forms Sept. 12. Gillis is a drafting and surveying engineer with Engineer Operations Company, Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, 1st Marine More
Lance Cpl. Derrick Daley, a combat engineer with Engineer Operations Company, Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Wing Support Group 17, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, straighten More
Marines with Engineer Operations Company, Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Wing Support Group 17, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and a soldier with the Bangladesh Armed Forces More
Sgt. Eric Currier, combat engineer, and Lance Cpl. Bryan Gillis, a drafting and surveying engineer, twist metal wire to secure rebar rods to a support cage Sept. 18. Currier and Gillis are with Engineer Operati More
Cpl. Gilbert Camacho Jr., right, an expeditionary airfield technician, grabs a bucket of concrete from Sgt. Ross Fuller, left, a combat engineer, to be used in the construction of the ceiling of a school Sept. More
Cpl. Gilbert Camacho Jr., an expeditionary airfield technician, grabs a bucket of concrete from Sgt. Ross Fuller, a combat engineer, Sept. 21, to be used in the ceiling of a school. Fuller and Camacho are with More
Cpl. Justin Little and Lance Cpl. Lars Miles conduct a live-fire shoot with the M249 squad automatic weapon during Exercise Roaring Lion in the Central Training Area Sept. 22. The exercise was designed to prepa More
Pfc. Robert Wilkes, a combat engineer, assists in teaching students arithmetic during BIP '11 in Chittagong, Bangladesh, Sept. 28. Wilkes is with Engineer Operations Company, Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, M More
Lance Cpl. Jamal Mista, an electrician with EOPS Company, removes wood forms Oct. 3 used to hold the concrete ceiling above. Mista had been participating in an engineering civil action project in Bangladesh sin More
Marines inspect a switch on a new fuel pump capable of moving 600-gallons-per-minute during an introductory training session at the fuel section warehouse on Camp Foster Oct. 12. The pump increases mobility, as More
Lance Cpl. Shawn R. Schroeder (left), basic electrician, and Staff Sgt. Pete Leyva, electrician staff non-commissioned officer in charge, repair a set of flood lights during a rapid deployment exercise on Camp More
Cpl. Tony Lee, an armorer with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, conducts a limited technical inspection on a .50-caliber Browning machine gun to ensure all parts of the weapon are accounted for. The squadron i More
Marines enjoy a meal at the field mess on Camp Foster Nov. 9. The field mess was established for an inspection by the National Restaurant Association to determine the best field mess in the Marine Corps. The as More
IE SHIMA, Japan — Lance Cpl. Alejandro Junco (right) and Lance Cpl. Ethan R. E. Kingsbury (left) train using the “jaws of life” tool during Ryukyu Warrior 12 on Ie Shima Dec. 6. The “jaws of life” tool is used More
Marines drive a P-19 aircraft rescue firefighting vehicle to a simulated training exercise during Ryukyu Warrior 12 on Ie Shima Dec. 6. The truck contains its own pressure pumps and firefighting equipment, incl More
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Craig C. Crenshaw, commanding general, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks at the dedication ceremony for the newly constructed early childhood development More
A fake improvised explosive device was planted in a vehicle during an evolution ran by Philippine Air Force Squadron 5711 and Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 (MWSS-172) as part of Exercise Balikatan 2012 (BK12 More
Armed Forces of the Philippines 1st Lt. Aminkadra B. Abdula points at a map, while AFP Airman 1st Class Roman P. Dial and Airman 1st Class Madrhar M. Jabbar listen during a convoy operations class on Antonio Ba More
A Puerto Princesa Airport Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting team, along with a U.S. Marine ARFF team, put out a training fire on the PPA flight line in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Republic of the Philippines Apri More
Cmdr. Bradley Smith, a flight surgeon with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 (MWWS-172), instructs Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military members during a Combat Life Saver and Tactical Combat Casualt More
CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters wait for passengers on Antonio Bautista Air Base in Puerto Princesa, April 26, 2012. The helicopters were here in support of Exercise Balikatan 2012 (BK12). BK12 is a bilateral tra More
Pfc. Justin D. Groom uses a hydraulic ram to roll a vehicle’s dashboard forward on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japen Aug. 17. The aircraft and rescue firefighting specialists use this training to practice removing vi More
Lance Cpl. Steven Jimenez guides a forklift during a mobility exercise at Camp Foster Oct. 19. The exercise is conducted annually by Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 to increase proficiency and capabilities for More
Cpl. Eren C. Villa connects communications equipment during a communications exercise at Camp Foster Nov. 15. The communication exercise was held in preparation for Exercise Ryukyu Warrior 2013. Villa is a data More
An AV-8B Harrier prepares to land on the field carrier landing strip at Ie Shima training facility during bulk refueling training Jan. 16. Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 prepared the landing strip to allow ai More
Students salute as they thank Thai and U.S. service members after a pillar-raising ceremony Jan. 22 at Ban Kao Rai Sriracha School, Wat Bot District, Phitsanulok province, Kingdom of Thailand. The construction More
U.S. Marines stack cement blocks Feb. 1 during construction of a new building at Ban Kuad Nam Man School, Chat Trakarn District, Phitsanulok province, Kingdom of Thailand. Four similar structures are being buil More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph De La Cruz demonstrates tactical combat casualty care on U.S. Navy Lt. Vincent L. Ackerman for conference participants Feb. 16 at Wing One Royal Thai Air Force Base, Nak More
U.S. Marine Col. Christopher J. Papaj, right, presents a gift to a student during the dedication ceremony Feb. 19 for a new classroom constructed at Ban Nam Chiao Elementary School in Lam Ngob district, Trat pr More
Khao Rai Sriracha Elementary School students perform a musical dance during the dedication of a multipurpose building in Wat Bot District, Phitsanulok province, Kingdom of Thailand, during Exercise Cobra Gold 2 More
A Royal Thai Air Force aircraft rescue firefighter, right, conducts a bilateral live-fire training exercise, alongside a U.S. Marine aircraft rescue firefighter Feb. 21 at Wing One RTAF base, Nakhon Ratchasima, More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Talan J. Wyenandt gives Marines a safety brief before conducting bilateral live-fire training with Royal Thai Air Force aircraft rescue firefighters Feb. 21 at Wing One RTAF base, Nakhon More
Pfc. Anthony F. Paderes prepares to refuel a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter landing at a forward-arming and refueling point April 3 at the Central Training Area near Camp Hansen. At a FARP, helicopters can refuel More
U.S. Marine aircraft rescue firefighters demonstrate the capabilities of the K-12 rescue saw to Filipino firefighters April 8 at Clark Field, Philippines, as part of exercise Balikatan 2013. BK13 is an annual b More
Cpl. Shields L. Woods removes the gas piston from an M1014 semi-automatic shotgun April 22 at the armory on Camp Foster. “I like the maintenance,” said Woods. “When we get a weapon that’s broken and figure out More
(From left to right) Master Chief Petty Officer David D. Jones, Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph S. De La Cruz, Brig. Gen. Steven R. Rudder and Petty Officer 1st Class Michael J. Pena pose Aug. 2 at Building 1 on More
Marines and sailors with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 place sections of a landing pad into position Aug. 28 at Ie Shima training facility. The new landing pads help broaden the training opportunities III Ma More
Marines and soldiers refuel an Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter Sept. 10 at Landing Zone Phoenix on Camp Schwab. The Marines are with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Wing 36, 1st Marine Aircra More
Lance Cpl. Samanntha R. Albert, right, shows Lance Cpl. Andrew D. Hoisington how to properly adjust the gas mixture in a cutting torch while preparing for the renovation, of a three-classroom building Sept. 23 More
Cpl. Rolando M. Mallari Jr., yellow hardhat, assists Philippine Navy Seabees and U.S. Marine combat engineers lift a truss Oct. 1 during an engineer civic assistance project at Taysan Elementary School, Legazpi More
Philippine Navy Seabees and U.S. Marine combat engineers lift a truss Oct. 1 during an engineering civic assistance project at Taysan Elementary School, Legazpi City, Albay, Republic of the Philippines. Working More
A KC-130J Hercules transport aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 executes a touch-and-go landing Oct. 29 on a reconditioned runway at the Ie Shima Training Facility. The newly-reconstruc More
Brig. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, center right, is briefed before executing motor transport operations Nov. 6 during a training event with Motor Transport Company at Camp Foster. The purpose of the visit was to bett More
Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Tieden dons his protective clothing during a firefighter rodeo Jan. 31 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Each of the various exercises during the firefighter rodeo style event test More
Lamon Kheunpht, second from right, speaks with a member of the People's Liberation Army at the cooperative health engagement in Sukhothai, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 13, 2014 during Exercise Cobra Gold 2014. CG More
Thai students hold their nations flag while awaiting the arrival of multinational dignitaries prior to the start of a dedication ceremony at the Ban Tabaek Ngan School in Mueang, Phitsanulok, Kingdom of Thailan More
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 board a C130 in route to Kunsan Air Force Base, Korea, for Korea Theatre Operations (KTO), at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, March 5, 2014. More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, receive a brief at the Joint Reception Center after arriving to Kusan Air Force Base, Korea, for Korea Theatre Operations (KTO), March 7, 2014. I Marine A More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, arrive on Kunsan Air Force Base, Korea, for Korea Theatre Operations (KTO), March 7, 2014. I Marine Aircraft Wing are participating in KTO to demonstrate More
U.S. Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, I Marine Aircraft Wing (I MAW), refuels an MV-22 Osprey Tiltrotor Aircraft, belonging to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, I MAW, using a tactical airfield More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Joshua Fraser, Korea Theatre Operation Officer, with Marine Aircraft Group 36, I Marine Aircraft wing (I MAW) speaks to Republic of Korea (ROK) Marines about upcoming training exercises d More
U.S. Marine with I Marine Aircraft Wing (I MAW) participates in Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Training at the Combat Operation Center during Korean Theatre Training (KTO) on Kunsan Air Force Base, Ko More
Aerial view of Tactical Air Control Center being used for Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise (MEFEX) on Osan Air Force Base, South Korea, March 15, 2014. MEFEX will enhance the interoperability between the U.S More
Aerial view of Tactical Air Control Center being used for Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise (MEFEX) 2014 at 1st Republic of Korea Marine Corps Base, Pohang, South Korea, March 17, 2014. MEFEX will enhance the More
Republic of Korea Marines conduct on-off drills in an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise (MEFEX) 2014 at Pohang, South Korea, Ma More
U.S. Marines with Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Platoon, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW) participates in a CBRN response fitness test during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise (MEFEX) 201 More
U.S. Marines with Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Platoon, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and U.S. Air Force Airmen with 51st Readiness and Emergency Management Flight, 51st Wing, participate in a joi More
AH-1W Super Cobra helicopters with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 sit on the flight line during Ssang Yong 2014 at Camp Walker, South Korea, April 2, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong is conducted annually More
TNT explodes April 15 during a training event as part of a four-day basic demolition course at Camp Schwab. The controlled explosion allowed Marines to watch how effectively the charge demolished obstacles. The More
U.S. Marine Capt. Justin Y. King, center, discusses the capabilities of the 120M motorized road grader with visiting Republic of Korea Marines April 17 at Camp Foster. The ROK Marines visited with U.S. Marines More
U.S. Marine Capt. Daniel Eagan works with members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines May 10 prior to boarding a KC-130J Super Hercules flying to Tacloban, Philippines. Members of the Armed Forces of the Phi More
Staff Sgt. Justin E. Frye, center, and Sgt. Cody L. Privette, left, emerge from fog while pulling Staff Sgt. Jeremy E. Tolkacz in a chariot May 23 behind the Foster Fieldhouse on Camp Foster as they lead Marine More
Marines and civilian contractors with Redeployment and Retrograde in support of Reset and Reconstitution Operations Group pose for a unit photo recently during their current deployment to Camp Leatherneck, Helm More
Explosive ordnance disposal technicians use a robot to place an egg into an egg carton June 26 during Exercise Dragon Crab, a three-day exercise at the Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex, Republic of Korea. A competit More
A Marine prepares a meal Aug. 30 at Yogi Park in Naha, Okinawa. Marines and sailors gathered to help the less fortunate while supporting a group of local churches that work together to provide an outreach to th More
Students perform a traditional dance for Philippine sailors and U.S. Marines Sept. 16 at Maoyon Elementary School in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines. The dance was part of a groundbreaking ceremony s More
Philippine Navy Sailor PFC Melvin Palmero, with 3rd Battalion, Combat Engineer Brigade, and U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Ezequiel Santelises, with Combat Engineer Platoon, Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, work toget More
Philippine Navy Sailor Pfc. Rafael Bueno with 3rd Battalion, Combat Engineer Brigade and U.S. Marine Pfc. Nick Davis with Combat Engineer Platoon, Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, work together to build a wall More
Philippine Navy Seaman Apprentice Melvin Palmero, left, and U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Matthew G. Demos assist in building the new schoolhouse for Maoyon Elementary School Sept. 20 in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, More
Philippine airmen and U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36 participate in a race to don their tactical gear during a training event as part of Amphibious Landing Exercise More
U.S. Marines and sailors pose together following successful completion of the combat life saver course with Philippine Airmen Oct. 3 at Basa Air Base, Philippines. During the course, personnel with each unit di More
U.S. Navy Corpsman HM2 Raquel B. Collado speaks with Philippine airmen Oct. 3 at Basa Air Base, Philippines. Collado had just finished teaching the combat life savers course to the airmen. The course allowed bo More
U.S. Marine GySgt. Karl L. Park demonstrates proper techniques for handling a detainee to Philippine airmen and U.S. Marines Oct. 3 at Basa Air Base, Philippines. The service members shared best practices in tr More
U.S. Navy Corpsmen HM2 Raquel B. Collado demonstrates improvments of medical techniques to Philippine airmen Oct. 3 at Basa Air Base, Philippines. Collado had just finished teaching the combat life savers cours More
Philippine airmen listen as a U.S. Navy corpsman critiques their combat life saver course results Oct. 3 at Basa Air Base, Philippines. The course covered procedures for a number of injuries including open frac More
U.S. Navy Corpsmen HM2 Raquel B. Collado demonstrates improvements of medical techniques to Philippine airmen Oct. 3 at Basa Air Base, Philippines. Collado had just finished teaching the combat life savers cour More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Morrison Diep, maintenance chief, Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36 aims his rifle to provide security while simulated vehicle searches take place as part of Amphibious More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ryan Felix, military policeman, right, and Lance Cpl. Marylizza Mofford, supply administration and operations specialist, with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, More
Leaders of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and local community salute and pay respect Oct. 8 while the Philippine and U.S. national anthems play at a turnover and dedication c More
Marines with 9th Engineer Support Battalion pull a combat rubber raiding craft during a relay race March 20 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa. The relay race was part of 9th Engineer Support Battalion’s St. Patrick’s Day More
Republic of Korea Marine Lt. Col. Jong Je Kim, right, speaks with U.S. Marine Corps 1st. Lt. Jennie L. Pearson about Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-14.4’s method of refueling and delivering ordinance to airc 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
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cami Snider, a Westerville, Ohio native, welds a tress onto a support column as Royal Thai Marine Corps Seaman Class Chainarong Kaewyongkot observes Jan. 23 at the Wat Khun Song humanitar More