Lance Cpl. Stephen M. Henderson patrols ahead of his squad during an exercise at Camp Gonsalves May 22. Henderson is a special intelligence communicator with 3rd Radio Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, and currently assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. - Lance Cpl. Stephen M. Henderson patrols ahead of his squad during an exercise at Camp Gonsalves May 22. Henderson is a special intelligence communicator with 3rd Radio Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, and currently assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.
Marines launch a combat rubber raiding craft into the ocean during a coxswain course at White Beach Naval Facility May 23. During the course, the Marines familiarized themselves with every part of the CRRCs and their operations. - Marines launch a combat rubber raiding craft into the ocean during a coxswain course at White Beach Naval Facility May 23. During the course, the Marines familiarized themselves with every part of the CRRCs and their operations.
Marines with the III MEF combat shooting team navigate through an obstacle course during AASAM 2012 in Puckapunyal, Australia, May 10. - Marines with the III MEF combat shooting team navigate through an obstacle course during AASAM 2012 in Puckapunyal, Australia, May 10.
Sgt. Daniel R. Luntzel receives personal congratulations from Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr. on Camp Courtney May 4. Luntzel was awarded a scholarship to Colgate University, in Hamilton, New York, as part of Colgate's leadership scholar program. Luntzel is an instructor with Special Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. Glueck is the commanding general of III MEF. - Sgt. Daniel R. Luntzel receives personal congratulations from Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr. on Camp Courtney May 4. Luntzel was awarded a scholarship to Colgate University, in Hamilton, New York, as part of Colgate's leadership scholar program. Luntzel is an instructor with Special Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. Glueck is the commanding general of III MEF.
Marine spouses prepare to ride in a combat rubber raiding craft during spouses' warrior day on Camp Hansen May 11. - Marine spouses prepare to ride in a combat rubber raiding craft during spouses' warrior day on Camp Hansen May 11.
Sgt. Davide Perna, marksman with the III Marine Expeditionary Force combat shooting detachment, competes with an Australian soldier during the first day of the Australian Army Skill at Arms Meeting in Puckapunyal, Australia, May 7. - Sgt. Davide Perna, marksman with the III Marine Expeditionary Force combat shooting detachment, competes with an Australian soldier during the first day of the Australian Army Skill at Arms Meeting in Puckapunyal, Australia, May 7.
Marines wash up to the shore at Kin Blue Training Area during a scout swimmers course April 30. Marines learned how to operate using different methods of entry and egress from the beach. The technique known as washing up allows Marines to use the natural effects of the waves to carry them ashore. - Marines wash up to the shore at Kin Blue Training Area during a scout swimmers course April 30. Marines learned how to operate using different methods of entry and egress from the beach. The technique known as washing up allows Marines to use the natural effects of the waves to carry them ashore.
Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Marine Corps rehearse a beach assault April 21 at Tagkawayan Beach, Palawan, Republic of the Philippines, during Exercise Balikatan 2012. - Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Marine Corps rehearse a beach assault April 21 at Tagkawayan Beach, Palawan, Republic of the Philippines, during Exercise Balikatan 2012.
Lance Cpl. Zachary A. Whitman familiarizes himself with the M27 infantry automatic rifle in preparation for the Australian Army Skill at Arms Meeting 2012. AASAM is a multilateral, multinational event allowing Marines to exchange skills tactics, techniques and procedures with members of the Australian Army, as well as other international militaries in friendly competition. Whitman is a marksman with the III Marine Expeditionary Force detachment. - Lance Cpl. Zachary A. Whitman familiarizes himself with the M27 infantry automatic rifle in preparation for the Australian Army Skill at Arms Meeting 2012. AASAM is a multilateral, multinational event allowing Marines to exchange skills tactics, techniques and procedures with members of the Australian Army, as well as other international militaries in friendly competition. Whitman is a marksman with the III Marine Expeditionary Force detachment.
Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band performs at a free jazz concert in Kin Town April 27. This was the first concert the III MEF Band has held in Kin Town in more than 20 years. The III MEF Band performed this concert to help strengthen community ties through music. - Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band performs at a free jazz concert in Kin Town April 27. This was the first concert the III MEF Band has held in Kin Town in more than 20 years. The III MEF Band performed this concert to help strengthen community ties through music.