Cpl. Andre Thomas, right, tries food prepared by students
Cpl. Andre Thomas, right, tries food prepared by students and volunteers in the Camp Courtney English language class at the Urumin Welfare Center Dec. 10. Okinawan students and Marine volunteers got together at... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin pour dirt in a display while refurbishing and repairing animal habitat displays at the Territory Wildlife Park, Northern Te... More
4th Marine Regiment, US Army Photo
On Feb. 1, 2014, 4th Marine Regiment celebrated the 70th anniversary of the 1944 Reconstitution and the 2013 full Resumption of the Unit Deployment Program. On Feb. 1, 1944, the Commandant, General Vandergrift,... More
Marines with 4th Marine Regiment listen to the recited
Marines with 4th Marine Regiment listen to the recited history of their regiment Jan. 31 during a ceremony commemorating the reconstitution of the 4th Marine Regiment at the Beach Head club on Camp Hansen. The ... More
Marines present 4th Marine Regiment’s battle streamers
Marines present 4th Marine Regiment’s battle streamers during a rededication ceremony in honor of their 101st birthday April 3 at Camp Schwab. 4th Marines activated their colors April 16, 1914. The Marines are ... More
University students, Marines tear down language barrier
Catherine C. Latham relates personal experiences during an English club meeting at Meio University May 21 in Nago. Latham started the club in 1994 after two students came to her wishing to improve their English... More
Spc. Derek Bradshaw (right), deployed to Kirkuk with
Spc. Derek Bradshaw (right), deployed to Kirkuk with the 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, and a Yucca Valley, Calif. native shows Spc. Todd Davis (center),... More
Secretary of defense, Mr. Robert Gates, speaks to the
Secretary of defense, Mr. Robert Gates, speaks to the Marines of 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment on Camp Pendleton, Jan. 7. Gates spoke with the Marines one-on-one about new technology, deployment and barrac... More
Seaman Nicholas C. Vassilopolous, 25, a corpsman from
Seaman Nicholas C. Vassilopolous, 25, a corpsman from Southwick, Mass., and Lance Cpl. Israel H. Aguirre, 21, a team leader from Miluakia, Ore., speak with a doctor at Hit's hospital March 30. Both are with Com... More
Lieutenant j.g. David M. Viayra, physician assistant,
Lieutenant j.g. David M. Viayra, physician assistant, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, from Norwalk, Calif., examines a patient at the battalion aid station at Camp Hit, Iraq, April... More
Iraqi officials with Provincial Security Forces set
Iraqi officials with Provincial Security Forces set up a cordon in the streets of Ferris, Iraq, to search the area for a suspect during a joint operation with Marines from Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Ma... More
Cpl. Chris A. Beaver, a 26-year-old field wireman from
Cpl. Chris A. Beaver, a 26-year-old field wireman from St. Louis, Mo. with Communications Platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, checks for a dial tone and connectivity of a Plai... More
Taking care of your own, one package at a time
Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Z. Udovich, a 21-year-old mail clerk from Trenton, Mo., with Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, sorts packages for Marines during the holida... More
Sgt. Matthew Antonik, platoon sergeant, Alpha Compnay,
Sgt. Matthew Antonik, platoon sergeant, Alpha Compnay, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, guides a Marine during rocket-battle drills Aug. 24. Marines moved into position and fired AT-4 rockets at a stationary... More
Col. Stephen Neary, commanding officer of 4th Marine
Col. Stephen Neary, commanding officer of 4th Marine Regiment Headquarters, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force and Col. Elvin Velasco, Philippine 1st Marine Brigade provide planning and executi... More
Lance Cpl. Raymond Appodaca, a 21-year-old infantryman
Lance Cpl. Raymond Appodaca, a 21-year-old infantryman with Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, and wife Michelle, 20, gives their dalmatian Johnny a treat during the battalion's western themed family day, M... More
Balikatan 2011. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
His Excellency President Benigno S. Aquino III, president of the Philippines, shakes hands with Col. Stephen M. Neary, commander of Marine Forces and 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expedit... More
Countries foster relations. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
President Benigno S. Aquino III, president of the Republic of the Philippines, shakes hands with Col. Stephen M. Neary, commander of Marines participating in Exercise Balikatan 2011 and of 4th Marine Regiment, ... More
Lance Cpl. Scott A. Lusk, a 21-year-old machine-gunner
Lance Cpl. Scott A. Lusk, a 21-year-old machine-gunner with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, provides suppressive fire during a battalion field exercise at Range 800, April 14. Marines and sailo... More
PATROL BASE SHARK, Helmand province, Islamic Republic
PATROL BASE SHARK, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – Marines with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, help unload water and food from a combat vehicle. The Combined Anti-Armor Teams with the ... More
PATROL BASE SHARK, Helmand province, Islamic Republic
PATROL BASE SHARK, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – Tulsa, Okla., native Cpl. Daniel Blesi points out the projected route for the interpreter near the base April 27. Blesi is a squad leader ... More
PATROL BASE SHARK, Helmand province, Islamic Republic
PATROL BASE SHARK, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan - A small child curiously peaks around the corner as Marines patrol through the local area outside the base. Marines in Company L, 3rd Battal... More
Bartlett earns SNCO Food Service Specialist award
Staff Sgt. Donald A. Bartlett, Camp Schwab mess hall manager, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, performs a line inspection before opening the mess hall May 5. Before ever... More
Students in the advanced physical education class at
Students in the advanced physical education class at Lester Middle School conduct the buddy drag as a part of the maneuver under fire portion of a combat fitness test here May 19. After completing the buddy dra... More
Teams take off during the annual Henoko Hare Boat Races
Teams take off during the annual Henoko Hare Boat Races July 10. Each team consisted of eight rowers, a drummer and one coxswain provided by the Henoko Fisherman’s Association.
Lt. Col. William Vivian, commanding officer, 2nd Battalion,
Lt. Col. William Vivian, commanding officer, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, and Sgt. Maj. Donald K. Williams, sergeant major, 2nd Bn., 4th Marines, talks to the families and friends of their Marines during... More
Squad leader of the week: Lance Cpl. Villegas
"I like being able to lead Marines," said Lance Cpl. Jose Villegas, squad leader, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment. "Being able to lead a Marine is one of the most prestigious things you can do... More
East Chicago, Ind., native Lt. Cmdr. James Gennari,
East Chicago, Ind., native Lt. Cmdr. James Gennari, the senior nurse for the Shock Trauma Platoon with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Division, reads a passage during a Catholic service. Gennari said his faith is h... More
Marines with Company A, Battalion Landing Team 1st
Marines with Company A, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, run toward an objective at the Kin Blue training area, Okinawa, Japan, during a mock boat raid ... More
(From Left) Lance Cpl. Jacob S. Brehm, Staff Sgt. Peter
(From Left) Lance Cpl. Jacob S. Brehm, Staff Sgt. Peter S. Ramos, Lance Cpl. Brandyn E. Council, and Cpl. Michael S. Ussery serve with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Reigment. Brehm, Council and Ussery... More
Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion,
Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are transported aboard amphibious assault vehicles to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga from Ca... More
A Marine with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine
A Marine with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, looks at a distant ridgeline through his Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight. The Marines and Afghan Uniformed Police were engaged by insurgent figh... More
Corporal Michael S. Ussery, a Rochelle, Ga., native
Corporal Michael S. Ussery, a Rochelle, Ga., native and a rifleman with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, is currently on his second combat tour to Afghanistan. The team leader with 3rd Platoon ... More
Marines with Echo Company, Afghan Uniformed Police
Marines with Echo Company, Afghan Uniformed Police patrolmen, and interpreters gathered around a fire became a common sight and a daily occurrence during Operation Double Check. The Marines and their Afghan cou... More
Corporal George W. Casey (right), a 29-year-old squad
Corporal George W. Casey (right), a 29-year-old squad leader with 3rd Platoon, counts off Marines from his platoon to gain accountability as they prepare for a recent night extract. Casey led his squad while c... More
Marines from Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion,
Marines from Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, scout a beach in advance of the initial wave of the Royal Thai, U.S. bilateral boat raid here Feb. 7. The ... More
U.S. Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicles maneuver
U.S. Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicles maneuver back to USS Tortuga after completing training at Hat Yao Beach, Feb. 10, during Exercise Cobra Gold 2012. CG 12 is the largest multilateral exercise in the... More
Boat Company secures beach, objective during raid
Marines with Company A, BLT 1st Bn., 4th Marines, await orders to assault further inland during a small-boat raid at White Beach Naval Facility March 17.
U.S. Marine Col. Richard D. Hall, standing left, gives
U.S. Marine Col. Richard D. Hall, standing left, gives opening remarks to Marines and community leaders June 25 during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Camp Schwab. The ceremony demonstrated the capabilities of the... More
Posters spread across one of the fences located at
Posters spread across one of the fences located at the San Mateo parade deck where more than 300 Marines and sailors with Golf Company and Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment returned from a seven-m... More
Marines of 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment conduct
Marines of 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment conduct a facing movement in order to emplace helmets as part of military battle crosses during the battalion's memorial ceremony here, April 12.The memorials are s... More
Marines and sailors with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine
Marines and sailors with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment stand in line during a Purple Heart ceremony at the Camp San Mateo parade deck, April 17. Thirty-seven Marines and sailors received Purple Heart Medal... More
Marine families spend time with local children
A Marine shows a child from the Nagomi Nursing Home for Children how to bowl at the Camp Schwab Bowling Alley April 21. The Marines who attended are assigned to 3rd Reconnaissance Bn. and 4th Marine Regiment, p... More
Marines from Echo Company move through a water obstacle
Marines from Echo Company move through a water obstacle during the endurance course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center Aug. 10. The endurance course is designed to improve teamwork amongst Marines. The compa... More
Members of the Mongolian Armed Forces present a cavalry
Members of the Mongolian Armed Forces present a cavalry demonstration during the opening ceremony of Khaan Quest 2012 at the Mongolian Armed Forces Peace Support Center near Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Aug. 12. The ... More
Lance Cpl. Thomas Overzet, rifleman, 1st Battalion,
Lance Cpl. Thomas Overzet, rifleman, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, conducts buddy rushes on Range 105, Aug. 14, 2012.
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[kneeling] Lance Cpl. Luis Garces, rifleman, Company
[kneeling] Lance Cpl. Luis Garces, rifleman, Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, kneels to the ground while conducting buddy rushes on Range 105, Aug. 14. Approximately 150 Marines visited the Combat... More
Marines use binoculars to look for improvised explosive
Marines use binoculars to look for improvised explosive devices during observation training as part of Exercise Khaan Quest 2012 at the Mongolian Armed Forces Peace Support Operations Training Center at the Fiv... More
Marines rehearse evacuating a mock casualty Aug. 18
Marines rehearse evacuating a mock casualty Aug. 18 during Exercise Khaan Quest 2012 at the Five Hills Training Area near Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Khaan Quest is a multinational exercise sponsored by U.S. Army Pa... More
Members of the Mongolian Armed Forces present Secretary
Members of the Mongolian Armed Forces present Secretary of the Navy Mr. Ray Mabus a horse after the closing ceremony for Exercise Khaan Quest 2012 at the Mongolian Armed Forces Peace Support Operations Training... More
Cpl. Corey Thomas, an infantry rifleman serving with
Cpl. Corey Thomas, an infantry rifleman serving with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, swims back to return his compressed air breathing device after he completed the helicopter crash simulator h... More
3/4's squad certifications. Marine Corps air ground combat center
Cpl. Alex Naumovich, rifleman, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, sweeps through an improvised explosive device course filled with simulated IEDs Aug. 23, 2012 at the Noble Pass training area.
Lance Corporal Richard Craig, an assaultman serving
Lance Corporal Richard Craig, an assaultman serving with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, subdues Lance Cpl. Jose Alvarez, a machine-gunner serving with Charlie Co., while conducting militar... More
Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine
Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, prepare their gear for Exercise Croix du Sud 2012 at Camp Schwab Oct. 5. Croix du Sud is a multilateral exercise hosted by the French armed forces ... More
Corporal Eduardo Mendoza, an infantry squad leader
Corporal Eduardo Mendoza, an infantry squad leader serving with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, stops Somali a role player from entering a secured building at the Infantry Immersion Trainer h... More
Marines and French Marine paratrooper Lance Cpl. Marvin
Marines and French Marine paratrooper Lance Cpl. Marvin Lelarge eat lunch together on the first day of Exercise Croix de Sud at Camp la Broche, New Caledonia, Oct. 13. U.S. and French Marines came together for ... More
Republic of Korea Marines demonstrate the capabilities
Republic of Korea Marines demonstrate the capabilities of their anti-tank missile system to U.S. Marines during bilateral training Oct. 24. Throughout the training, ROK and U.S. Marines shared their knowledge a... More
Lance Cpl. Jordan A. Finestone posts security on the
Lance Cpl. Jordan A. Finestone posts security on the back of an assault amphibious vehicle during an amphibious landing at Camp Schwab during Exercise Keen Sword 2013 Nov. 15. Keen Sword allows U.S. and Japanes... More
Marines conduct hasty rappel training at the Jungle
Marines conduct hasty rappel training at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves Jan. 8. The training conducted increases proficiency in the jungle environment and enhances mission readiness. The h... More
Lance Cpl. Samuel Richardson, a rifleman serving with
Lance Cpl. Samuel Richardson, a rifleman serving with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, and a native of Roseburg, Ore., analyzes a map of Camp Pendleton, Calif., to find land navigation points during a scout ... More
U.S. Marine 2nd Lt. Duane Blank (left), 1st platoon
U.S. Marine 2nd Lt. Duane Blank (left), 1st platoon commander with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, walks with members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during maneuver under fire t... More
Corporal Ray E. Berg, a squad leader with Bravo Company,
Corporal Ray E. Berg, a squad leader with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, a Calumet, Mich. native, shows members of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force the com... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Richard E. Bousman uses a bulldozer
U.S. Marine Sgt. Richard E. Bousman uses a bulldozer to push out a layer of earth from the future site of an explosive ordnance demolition site Feb. 14 at Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand. The construction is... More
A Marine fires an M240B medium machine gun Nov. 2 during
A Marine fires an M240B medium machine gun Nov. 2 during exercise Blue Chromite 15 in the Central Training Area. Blue Chromite demonstrates the Navy and Marine Corps’ expeditionary capabilities from the sea. Ma... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members show Marines
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members show Marines how to fall properly during ski training March 5 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan. The training was a part of Exercise Forest ... More
Corporal Jason Lintz, a squad leader serving with Golf
Corporal Jason Lintz, a squad leader serving with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, performs warm up exercises with his wife Amanda Lintz during the battalion's Jane Wayne Day here, March 16, 20... More
Marines make their way through the Guam jungle March
Marines make their way through the Guam jungle March 19 on NCTS during field training exercises during Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to facilitate multiservice engagements, set condition... More
Navy Lt. Sheila Mulligan signs in as a volunteer for
Navy Lt. Sheila Mulligan signs in as a volunteer for the 37th annual Special Olympics March 23 at Okkodo High School, Guam during Exercise Guahan Shield. “It’s pretty awesome to get out here and interact with t... More
Participants march during the opening ceremony for
Participants march during the opening ceremony for the 37th annual Special Olympics March 23 at Okkodo High School, Guam during Exercise Guahan Shield. Service members from the island teamed up with the local ... More
Service members, community come together for Special Olympics
Area Knights of Columbus members lead the parade during the opening ceremonies of the 37th annual Special Olympics March 23 at Okkodo High School, Guam during Exercise Guahan Shield. ervice members from the is... More
Marines learn about Guam's history during a tour of
Marines learn about Guam's history during a tour of its battle and historical sites March 26 as a part of Exercise Guahan Shield. Guahan Shield is designed to facilitate multiservice engagements, set conditions... More
Marines and community members combine efforts March
Marines and community members combine efforts March 28 to restore a Liguan Terrace park during Exercise Guahan Shield. The community members are part of the Islandwide Beautification Task Force and the Noncommu... More
Marines conduct a “stress shoot” April 2 on NCTS during
Marines conduct a “stress shoot” April 2 on NCTS during Exercise Guahan Shield. A stress shoot is combat marksmanship training consisting of quick movement and fast shot placement. Exercise Guahan Shield will... More
Lance Cpl. Jeraco J. Jenkins shoots the M-27 “Infantry
Lance Cpl. Jeraco J. Jenkins shoots the M-27 “Infantry Automatic Rifle” April 4 on NCTS during Exercise Guahan Shield. The IAR design is based off of the M16 and M4 rifles service members have become familiar w... More
Maj. Robert B. Thomas presents certificates to his
Maj. Robert B. Thomas presents certificates to his graduates of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Instructor Course April 5 on NCTS during Exercise Guahan Shield. Exercise Guahan Shield will facilitate mul... More
1st Lt. Mike Cubillos, 1st platoon commander, Company
1st Lt. Mike Cubillos, 1st platoon commander, Company A, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment (closest) and his Marines load their weapons and conduct pre-combat checks and inspections before patrolling through t... More
Lance Cpl. Joshua T. Van Hoose posts security April
Lance Cpl. Joshua T. Van Hoose posts security April 8 during final field exercises on Andersen South during Exercise Guahan Shield. The exercises consisted mainly of raids and patrols in and around abandoned ho... More
Lance Cpl. Jonathan A. Gonzalez takes a knee while
Lance Cpl. Jonathan A. Gonzalez takes a knee while his unit leader uses the radio April 10 during final field exercises on Andersen South during Exercise Guahan Shield. The exercises consisted mainly of raids a... More
Lima Company, CLD conduct final field exercises
Cpl. Aaron Piccolo and Lance Cpl. Dylan M. Czoka provide security April 10 during final field exercises on Andersen South during Exercise Guahan Shield. The exercises consisted of many raids and patrols in and ... More
Sgt. Brandon A. Bianco treats a mock casualty’s chin
Sgt. Brandon A. Bianco treats a mock casualty’s chin wound April 11 during a mass casualty exercise at Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex during Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-5, part of Ssang Yong 13. The event’s ... More
U.S. Marine assault men with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine
U.S. Marine assault men with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment apply cleaning lubricant protectant to the chamber of the spotting rifle mounted on the side of the Shoulder-Launched Multi-Purpose Assault Weapon... More
Col. Richard D. Hall, left, congratulates Master Sgt.
Col. Richard D. Hall, left, congratulates Master Sgt. Vichien Sornchan April 24 at Camp Schwab for he and his Marines’ efforts in earning honors as large mess hall of the quarter for the second quarter of fisca... More
Garrett Agun prepares food for veterans and community
Garrett Agun prepares food for veterans and community members from the Nimitz Beach, Agat area, April 27 as they host Marines on Guam participating in Exercise Guahan Shield. The veterans got together with the ... More
Marines play volleyball with local veterans and community
Marines play volleyball with local veterans and community members April 27 at Nimitz Beach, Guam, during their third annual “Once a Marine, Always a Marine” barbecue. The veterans teamed up with the 3rd Marine ... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment provide fire support for Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP) assigned to 1st Kandak, 6th Brigade during Operation California in Kajaki district, Helma... More
Lance Cpl. Jesse A. Kessler fires the M32 semiautomatic
Lance Cpl. Jesse A. Kessler fires the M32 semiautomatic grenade launcher during individual weapons drills at Range 2 on Camp Hansen April 29. Kessler is a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, which... More
A Marine with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently
A Marine with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force as part of the Unit Deployment Program, provides suppressive fire... More
Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr. speaks to Marines and
Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr. speaks to Marines and sailors May 7 during an all-hands discussion at Camp Schwab. Glueck’s presentation covered crisis response, working alongside partner nations, and reconstitu... More
Marines hook a 7,000-pound concrete block to an MV-22B
Marines hook a 7,000-pound concrete block to an MV-22B Osprey during external lift training at the Kin Blue Training Area near Camp Hansen May 9. The Marines are landing support specialists with Combat Logistic... More
Community members, Marines cleanup to strengthen relationship
Lance Cpl. Tyler R. Papalski, left, talks with Chieko Toyoshima while clearing weeds from a recreation field during an annual cleanup May 20 in Henoko. Marines volunteer each year to help members of the Henoko ... More
Sgt. Frank V. Lopez removes debris from the sand during
Sgt. Frank V. Lopez removes debris from the sand during an annual cleanup of the Matsuda-No-Hama beach May 20 in Henoko. The cleanup was conducted in preparation for the annual Henoko Dragon Boat Race. Lopez is... More
Marines and sailors with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine
Marines and sailors with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, paddle through the water during the annual Henoko dragon boat races at Matsuda-No-Hama Beach June 2. The races are a revered tradition on Okinawa, an... More
Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion push a combat
Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion push a combat rubber raiding craft June 14 from Oura Wan shore on Camp Schwab to take children for a ride during the 2nd annual “Do What Daddy Does” day. The CRRCs are ... More
A U.S. Marine assigned to Echo Company, Battalion Landing
A U.S. Marine assigned to Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) patrols a field in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area July 16. The 31st MEU ... More
Maj. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy III, right, receives the
Maj. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy III, right, receives the traditional Mameluke sword before cutting a cake Sept. 16 at the 71st birthday of the 3rd Marine Division at Camp Courtney. Marine Corps tradition dictates tha... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Bobby A. Whited
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Bobby A. Whited demonstrates the proper technique for inserting an intravenous needle on U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Dylan C. Pickard during a tactical combat casualty care course S... More
The USS Ashland floats off the coast of Camp Schwab
The USS Ashland floats off the coast of Camp Schwab Sept. 18. Service members with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expedit... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Jordan D. Watson sights-in
Petty Officer 3rd Class Jordan D. Watson sights-in with his rifle while participating in a basic amphibious assault exercise Sept. 18 on the beach at Camp Schwab. Watson is a hospital corpsman with Weapons Comp... More
Satoe Chie teaches spouses of the 4th Marine Regiment
Satoe Chie teaches spouses of the 4th Marine Regiment proper tea etiquette Sept. 26 during a cultural exchange in Nago. Chie is the leader of the Women’s Group of the Okinawa Defense Association. 4th Marine Reg... More
A Marine takes up a hasty defensive position Dec. 5
A Marine takes up a hasty defensive position Dec. 5 during Exercise Chromite. Marines assaulted and secured the positions in Combat Town while searching for simulated chemical weapons. In the scenario, the Mari... More