Marines react to an ambush during a paintball match July 26 at the Xsplat paintball field near White Beach Port Facility. The Marines are with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. Photo by Sgt. Brian A. Marion - Marines react to an ambush during a paintball match July 26 at the Xsplat paintball field near White Beach Port Facility. The Marines are with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. Photo by Sgt. Brian A. Marion
Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr., right, passes the III Marine Expeditionary Force organizational colors to Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler during the III MEF change of command ceremony July 19 on Camp Foster. “To our Marines and sailors, you are a certain force in an uncertain world,” said Glueck during his farewell address. “Thanks to your unfailing leadership and commitment, III MEF will remain our nation's force of choice in the Pacific. It has been my distinct honor to serve as your commanding general and be part of this tremendous team.” (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian A. Marion/Released) - Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr., right, passes the III Marine Expeditionary Force organizational colors to Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler during the III MEF change of command ceremony July 19 on Camp Foster. “To our Marines and sailors, you are a certain force in an uncertain world,” said Glueck during his farewell address. “Thanks to your unfailing leadership and commitment, III MEF will remain our nation's force of choice in the Pacific. It has been my distinct honor to serve as your commanding general and be part of this tremendous team.” (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian A. Marion/Released)
Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr., addresses the crowd at the 3rd Marine Division change of command ceremony July 12 at the Camp Courtney Theater. During his address, Glueck, the outgoing commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force, recognized the central role of 3rd Marine Division in the MEF’s success and the vital role the division will play in the future. In a separate ceremony, Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler will assume command of III MEF from Glueck during the III MEF change of command ceremony July 19 at Camp Foster, concluding Glueck’s more than two and a half years of steadfast leadership in the region. Photo by Cpl. Mark W. Stroud - Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr., addresses the crowd at the 3rd Marine Division change of command ceremony July 12 at the Camp Courtney Theater. During his address, Glueck, the outgoing commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force, recognized the central role of 3rd Marine Division in the MEF’s success and the vital role the division will play in the future. In a separate ceremony, Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler will assume command of III MEF from Glueck during the III MEF change of command ceremony July 19 at Camp Foster, concluding Glueck’s more than two and a half years of steadfast leadership in the region. Photo by Cpl. Mark W. Stroud
U.S. Marine Col. Preston W. Jones speaks to students and instructors of the Japan Joint Staff College July 3 at Camp Courtney. The discussion gave the students and instructors an overview of the III Marine Expeditionary Force in the Asia-Pacific region and joint operations in the U.S. military. Jones is the future operations officer with G-3, operations, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. Ranum/Released) - U.S. Marine Col. Preston W. Jones speaks to students and instructors of the Japan Joint Staff College July 3 at Camp Courtney. The discussion gave the students and instructors an overview of the III Marine Expeditionary Force in the Asia-Pacific region and joint operations in the U.S. military. Jones is the future operations officer with G-3, operations, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. Ranum/Released)
The sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, greets U.S. Merchant Marine Capt. William Baldwin at the warrant officers mess June 20 in Muara, Brunei, during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Defence Ministers Meeting– Plus ASEAN Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief and Military Medicine Exercise. Bolkiah made a final tour of the exercise sites and concluded the exercise at a luncheon with other military leaders. Baldwin is the USNS Matthew Perry ship's master. - The sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, greets U.S. Merchant Marine Capt. William Baldwin at the warrant officers mess June 20 in Muara, Brunei, during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Defence Ministers Meeting– Plus ASEAN Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief and Military Medicine Exercise. Bolkiah made a final tour of the exercise sites and concluded the exercise at a luncheon with other military leaders. Baldwin is the USNS Matthew Perry ship's master.
Lance Cpl. Samuel V. Enriquez directs military working dog Dasty to search part of a road June 20 at the Central Training Area near Camp Hansen. The training allowed the team to practice search techniques it would use during a patrol. Enriquez is a military working dog handler, and Dasty is a military working dog. Both are with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. - Lance Cpl. Samuel V. Enriquez directs military working dog Dasty to search part of a road June 20 at the Central Training Area near Camp Hansen. The training allowed the team to practice search techniques it would use during a patrol. Enriquez is a military working dog handler, and Dasty is a military working dog. Both are with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF.
Republic of Korea Marine Cpl. Kyung Hoo Park prepares to fire the M32 40 mm automatic grenade launcher as U.S. Marine Cpl. Troy A. Biggs identifies the target June 18 at Su Seong Re Range, Pohang, Republic of Korea, during a live-fire exercise. Biggs is a military policeman with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, and Park is a military policeman with 1st Division, Military Police Company, 1st Republic of Korea Marine Corps Division. Photo by Lance Cpl. David N. Hersey - Republic of Korea Marine Cpl. Kyung Hoo Park prepares to fire the M32 40 mm automatic grenade launcher as U.S. Marine Cpl. Troy A. Biggs identifies the target June 18 at Su Seong Re Range, Pohang, Republic of Korea, during a live-fire exercise. Biggs is a military policeman with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, and Park is a military policeman with 1st Division, Military Police Company, 1st Republic of Korea Marine Corps Division. Photo by Lance Cpl. David N. Hersey
Sgt. Joseph E. Fahrenbach and military working dog Fuli prepare to search a building June 11 during training at Camp Hansen. The training presented the dogs and handlers with different scenarios to test their abilities. Fahrenbach is a military working dog handler with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. Ranum - Sgt. Joseph E. Fahrenbach and military working dog Fuli prepare to search a building June 11 during training at Camp Hansen. The training presented the dogs and handlers with different scenarios to test their abilities. Fahrenbach is a military working dog handler with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. Ranum
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
Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr. presents Cpl. Lane T. Ware with the Motor Transport Operator of the Year award June 12 during the 3rd annual U.S. Marine Corps Motor Transport Association Inc. 2012 awards on Camp Kinser. Ware earned the award for consistently performing his duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner, according to the citation. Ware is a motor transport operator with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III MEF. - Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr. presents Cpl. Lane T. Ware with the Motor Transport Operator of the Year award June 12 during the 3rd annual U.S. Marine Corps Motor Transport Association Inc. 2012 awards on Camp Kinser. Ware earned the award for consistently performing his duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner, according to the citation. Ware is a motor transport operator with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III MEF.