Erin M. Belden, left, demonstrates the proper fit of a dive and snorkeling mask June 25 at Tsunami Scuba on Camp Foster. Prior to an aquatic outing, ensure all gear fits properly and works correctly, according to Belden, an operations supervisor at Tsunami Scuba, Marine Corps Community Services. Photo by Lance Cpl. Pete Sanders - Erin M. Belden, left, demonstrates the proper fit of a dive and snorkeling mask June 25 at Tsunami Scuba on Camp Foster. Prior to an aquatic outing, ensure all gear fits properly and works correctly, according to Belden, an operations supervisor at Tsunami Scuba, Marine Corps Community Services. Photo by Lance Cpl. Pete Sanders
Lance Cpl. Amanda V. Davis, left, laughs with Japanese students June 19 at the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band Hall during a language and cultural exchange. The Marines and students traded cultural pointers and language skills. The students are with the University of the Ryukyus Wind Orchestra Band Club, and the Marines are with the III MEF Band. Photo by Lance Cpl. John S. Gargano - Lance Cpl. Amanda V. Davis, left, laughs with Japanese students June 19 at the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band Hall during a language and cultural exchange. The Marines and students traded cultural pointers and language skills. The students are with the University of the Ryukyus Wind Orchestra Band Club, and the Marines are with the III MEF Band. Photo by Lance Cpl. John S. Gargano
Lance Cpl. Adriel Lopez demonstrates to officers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force how to use an Alpha-Beta-Gamma-Neutron Detector AN/PDR-77 June 24 at Camp Courtney. The AN/PDR-77 RADIAC set is a portable radiation detector that has the capability of detecting and measuring alpha, beta, gamma, and low-energy x-ray radiation. Lopez and other chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defense Marines trained with JGSDF officers as a way to promote interoperability in case of a natural or man-made disaster. The officers are with the Nuclear Biological Chemical Company, 15th Brigade, JGSDF and Lopez is a CBRN specialist with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian A. Marion/Released) - Lance Cpl. Adriel Lopez demonstrates to officers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force how to use an Alpha-Beta-Gamma-Neutron Detector AN/PDR-77 June 24 at Camp Courtney. The AN/PDR-77 RADIAC set is a portable radiation detector that has the capability of detecting and measuring alpha, beta, gamma, and low-energy x-ray radiation. Lopez and other chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defense Marines trained with JGSDF officers as a way to promote interoperability in case of a natural or man-made disaster. The officers are with the Nuclear Biological Chemical Company, 15th Brigade, JGSDF and Lopez is a CBRN specialist with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian A. Marion/Released)
Ginowan City and Marine Corps Air Station Futenma officials pose for a photo next to evacuation route signs June 26 on MCAS Futenma. The leaders met to sign a bilateral agreement specifying procedures for evacuating Okinawa residents through the air station in the event of a natural disaster. The procedures also set the groundwork for future evacuation drills aboard the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elizabeth A. Case/Released) - Ginowan City and Marine Corps Air Station Futenma officials pose for a photo next to evacuation route signs June 26 on MCAS Futenma. The leaders met to sign a bilateral agreement specifying procedures for evacuating Okinawa residents through the air station in the event of a natural disaster. The procedures also set the groundwork for future evacuation drills aboard the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elizabeth A. Case/Released)
Gunnery Sgt. James W. Mackenzie observes Lance Cpl. Nam Q. Kim as he throws an M67 fragmentation grenade June 13 at Camp Hansen. Mackenzie is a tactics, readiness and training instructor, G-3, operations and training, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Kim is an administrative clerk with CLR-35, 3rd MLG, III MEF. - Gunnery Sgt. James W. Mackenzie observes Lance Cpl. Nam Q. Kim as he throws an M67 fragmentation grenade June 13 at Camp Hansen. Mackenzie is a tactics, readiness and training instructor, G-3, operations and training, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Kim is an administrative clerk with CLR-35, 3rd MLG, III MEF.
Marines fire 155 mm high-explosive rounds down range using the M777A2 155 mm lightweight howitzer June 11 at the Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, during artillery relocation training program 13-1. The exercise tested the Marines’ ability to maintain fire support, relocate and communicate during a weeklong training event. The Marines are with Battery F, 2nd Bn., 10th Marines, both currently assigned to 3rd Bn., 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. - Marines fire 155 mm high-explosive rounds down range using the M777A2 155 mm lightweight howitzer June 11 at the Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, during artillery relocation training program 13-1. The exercise tested the Marines’ ability to maintain fire support, relocate and communicate during a weeklong training event. The Marines are with Battery F, 2nd Bn., 10th Marines, both currently assigned to 3rd Bn., 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program.
Japan Self-Defense Force members, Numazu residents, and U.S. Marines pull a rope during the annual Dragnet Festival June 1 at Numazu Beach, Japan. The event was centered on the Japanese tradition of dragnet fishing in which a massive net is towed into Suruga Bay and then dragged inland by hand. The festival brings JSDF members, prefectural residents and Marines together for a day of fun at the beach where they enjoyed fresh seafood, played games, and relaxed on the beach, according to Col. Blake M. Wilson, the commanding officer of Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji. - Japan Self-Defense Force members, Numazu residents, and U.S. Marines pull a rope during the annual Dragnet Festival June 1 at Numazu Beach, Japan. The event was centered on the Japanese tradition of dragnet fishing in which a massive net is towed into Suruga Bay and then dragged inland by hand. The festival brings JSDF members, prefectural residents and Marines together for a day of fun at the beach where they enjoyed fresh seafood, played games, and relaxed on the beach, according to Col. Blake M. Wilson, the commanding officer of Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji.
Marines with Company L fire the M4 service rifle at targets June 5 at Range 10 on Camp Schwab during squad offensive operations training. The Marines conducted squad-supported attack and maneuver training using M240B medium machine guns, M27 infantry automatic rifles, MK153 shoulder-launched multipurpose assault weapons, M203 grenade launchers attached to M16A4 and M4 service rifles, and C-4 explosive. Company L is attached to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. - Marines with Company L fire the M4 service rifle at targets June 5 at Range 10 on Camp Schwab during squad offensive operations training. The Marines conducted squad-supported attack and maneuver training using M240B medium machine guns, M27 infantry automatic rifles, MK153 shoulder-launched multipurpose assault weapons, M203 grenade launchers attached to M16A4 and M4 service rifles, and C-4 explosive. Company L is attached to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program.