Cpl. David Vargas-Merlo waits calmly in the darkness
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
Children of U.S. service members and Okinawan locals
Children of U.S. service members and Okinawan locals stand off before the start of a youth basketball tournament on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 16, 2016. The children played the first game as U.S. versus ... More
A U.S. Marine breaks the seal on his M50 Field Protective
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 Lance Cpl. Ryan Boarman demonstrates the
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Ryan Boarman demonstrates the usage of smoke grenades at Gimpo Training Area, Republic of Korea, Feb. 27, 2016. U.S. Marines demonstrated how smoke can be used to conceal the movement of ... More
Marines prepare to raid Combat Town, at the Central
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
U.S. service members coach children during a youth
U.S. service members coach children during a youth basketball tournament on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 16, 2016. The children played the first game as U.S. versus Okinawan teams, then integrated and play... More
U.S. Marine Pfc. Quiton Nurse leads "jumping jacks"
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
A Republic of Korea Marine leads as “point-man” during
A Republic of Korea Marine leads as “point-man” during urban operations training at Gimpo Training Area, Republic of Korea, Feb. 27, 2016. Marines from both the ROK and U.S. trained as integrated units in urban... More
Marines take over Combat Town, at the Central Training
Marines take over Combat Town, at the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2015. Marines rode into Combat Town on Amphibious Assault Vehicles during the training event, which was part of Blue Chromit... More
A U.S. child travels up the court during a youth basketball
A U.S. child travels up the court during a youth basketball tournament on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 16, 2016. The children played the first game as U.S. versus Okinawan teams, then integrated and played... More
U.S. Marine Pfc. Quiton Nurse adjusts a Marine’s M50
U.S. Marine Pfc. Quiton Nurse adjusts a Marine’s M50 Protective Joint Service General Purpose Mask during gas mask qualification at Gimpo Training Area, Republic of Korea, Feb. 25, 2016. Nurse led the gas mask ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kyle Pantoja teaches Republic
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kyle Pantoja teaches Republic of Korea Marine Sergeant Lee Sang Ok how to properly shoulder a M16A4 service rifle at Gimpo Training Area, Republic of Korea, Feb. 27, 2016. Marines from bo... More
Lance Cpl. Dakota A. Kaiser engages enemy units during
Lance Cpl. Dakota A. Kaiser engages enemy units during a raid on Combat Town, Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2015. The raid was part of Blue Chromite 2016, a large-scale amphibious exercise tha... More
An American child prepares to shoot a basket during
An American child prepares to shoot a basket during a youth basketball tournament on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 16, 2016. The children played the first game as U.S. versus Okinawan teams, then integrated... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Matthew Howard teaches Republic of
U.S. Marine Cpl. Matthew Howard teaches Republic of Korea Marine Lance Cpl. Jun Won Ho how to throw a smoke grenade at Gimpo Training Area, Republic of Korea, Feb. 27, 2016. Marines from both forces practiced u... More
Marines provide over watch security during a raid on
Marines provide over watch security during a raid on Combat Town, at the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2015. The raid was part of Blue Chromite 2016, a large-scale amphibious exercise that ach... More
An Okinawan child shoots a point from the free throw
An Okinawan child shoots a point from the free throw line during a youth basketball tournament on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 16, 2016. The children played the first game as U.S. versus Okinawan teams, th... More
Republic of Korea Marine Captain Chae Soo Gyun poses
Republic of Korea Marine Captain Chae Soo Gyun poses with U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Pureun Haneul Lee at Gimpo Training Area, Republic of Korea, Feb. 27, 2016. Lee served as a translator during urban and deten... More
Lance Cpl. Christopher R. Fettes provides security
Lance Cpl. Christopher R. Fettes provides security during a raid on Combat Town, Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2015. The raid was part of Blue Chromite 2016, a large-scale amphibious exercise ... More
Parents and family members from the local district
Parents and family members from the local district of Henoko and Camp Foster cheer as their children score points during a youth basketball tournament on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 16, 2016. The children... More
U.S. Marines teach Republic of Korea Marines how to
U.S. Marines teach Republic of Korea Marines how to detain a suspect at Gimpo Training Area, Republic of Korea, Feb. 27, 2016. Marines from both forces practiced urban and detention operations throughout the da... More
U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines practice detaining
U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines practice detaining suspects at Gimpo Training Area, Republic of Korea, Feb. 27, 2016. Marines from both forces practiced urban and detention operations throughout the day. The... More