The III Marine Expeditionary Force Band was selected as the Marine Corps band of the year Dec. 18 by a panel of Headquarters Marine Corps judges. "We are all very proud of what we accomplished. We are very happy with the work we put in and the results that have come from it," said Lance Cpl. David V. Kelley, a bandsman with the III MEF band. "It is an honor to receive this award." Judges consider characteristics such as the band's training records, fitness scores, martial arts training, and recorded and live performances. - The III Marine Expeditionary Force Band was selected as the Marine Corps band of the year Dec. 18 by a panel of Headquarters Marine Corps judges. "We are all very proud of what we accomplished. We are very happy with the work we put in and the results that have come from it," said Lance Cpl. David V. Kelley, a bandsman with the III MEF band. "It is an honor to receive this award." Judges consider characteristics such as the band's training records, fitness scores, martial arts training, and recorded and live performances.
Cpl. Martin A. Minner prepares to engage his opponent during a kickboxing match Dec. 16 at Music Town Otoichiba in Okinawa City. Minner is one of two fighters who trained for three months with students from the Ryukyu Rehabilitation Academy. Minner is a field radio operator with 3rd Intelligence Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. - Cpl. Martin A. Minner prepares to engage his opponent during a kickboxing match Dec. 16 at Music Town Otoichiba in Okinawa City. Minner is one of two fighters who trained for three months with students from the Ryukyu Rehabilitation Academy. Minner is a field radio operator with 3rd Intelligence Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF.
Amber Korpalski selects vegetables from the produce section in the Camp Foster commissary Jan. 8. “The commissary stocks products from the U.S. not available in off base stores. The convenience and familiarity of these products from home can be a great comfort to a family living overseas,” according to John Zaher, the store director of the Camp Foster commissary. Korpalski is a military family member. - Amber Korpalski selects vegetables from the produce section in the Camp Foster commissary Jan. 8. “The commissary stocks products from the U.S. not available in off base stores. The convenience and familiarity of these products from home can be a great comfort to a family living overseas,” according to John Zaher, the store director of the Camp Foster commissary. Korpalski is a military family member.
Lance Cpl. Shada F. Middleton, left, delivers a package to Jocelyn B. South at the post office on Camp Foster Jan. 8. Middleton is a postal clerk with Company A, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. South is a military family member. - Lance Cpl. Shada F. Middleton, left, delivers a package to Jocelyn B. South at the post office on Camp Foster Jan. 8. Middleton is a postal clerk with Company A, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. South is a military family member.
Philippine service members and U.S. Marines off-load relief supplies from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules aircraft Dec. 15 at Davao International Airport, Mindanao, Republic of the Philippines. Marines supported Philippine-led relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Bopha, demonstrating the importance of forward-deployed Marine forces in the Asia-Pacific region. - Philippine service members and U.S. Marines off-load relief supplies from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules aircraft Dec. 15 at Davao International Airport, Mindanao, Republic of the Philippines. Marines supported Philippine-led relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Bopha, demonstrating the importance of forward-deployed Marine forces in the Asia-Pacific region.
Philippine Air Force members and U.S. Marines load family ration packs Dec. 11 at Villamor Air Base in Manila during humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. The Marines transported the supplies via KC-130J Hercules aircraft to Davao International Airport for further distribution to citizens in need throughout Mindanao, the region of the Philippines most affected by Typhoon Bopha, which made landfall Dec. 4. The U.S. Marines are with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Philippine Air Force members and U.S. Marines load family ration packs Dec. 11 at Villamor Air Base in Manila during humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. The Marines transported the supplies via KC-130J Hercules aircraft to Davao International Airport for further distribution to citizens in need throughout Mindanao, the region of the Philippines most affected by Typhoon Bopha, which made landfall Dec. 4. The U.S. Marines are with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Lance Cpl. Katelyn M. Hunter conducts pullups during an initial assessment at Camp Foster Dec. 12. Hunter is a combat photographer with combat camera, G-3/5, operations and training, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. - Lance Cpl. Katelyn M. Hunter conducts pullups during an initial assessment at Camp Foster Dec. 12. Hunter is a combat photographer with combat camera, G-3/5, operations and training, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific.
Marines load a KC-130J Hercules aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma bound for the Republic of the Philippines Dec. 8 to assist in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Bopha. The aircraft provides the lift capacity and capability to transport personnel and relief supplies to areas where they are needed. Personnel with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, already located in the Philippines and serving as the III Marine Expeditionary Force Forward Command Element, will help provide assistance as requested to areas affected by the typhoon in support of ongoing relief efforts by the Government of the Republic of the Philippines, the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Agency for International Development. The aircraft and Marines are with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Manning/Released) - Marines load a KC-130J Hercules aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma bound for the Republic of the Philippines Dec. 8 to assist in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Bopha. The aircraft provides the lift capacity and capability to transport personnel and relief supplies to areas where they are needed. Personnel with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, already located in the Philippines and serving as the III Marine Expeditionary Force Forward Command Element, will help provide assistance as requested to areas affected by the typhoon in support of ongoing relief efforts by the Government of the Republic of the Philippines, the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Agency for International Development. The aircraft and Marines are with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Manning/Released)
Service members with Headquarters and Service Battalion’s corporals course plot their grid points before beginning the land navigation course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center Nov. 28. - Service members with Headquarters and Service Battalion’s corporals course plot their grid points before beginning the land navigation course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center Nov. 28.
Lance Cpl. Kiri R. Gibson fires a .50-caliber Browning machine gun with assistant gunner Lance Cpl. Steven L. Slone during live-fire training at the Central Training Area on Camp Hansen Nov. 28. The live-fire exercise was designed to familiarize the Marines with multiple weapon systems to maintain combat readiness. During the exercise, the Marines also fired the M240B medium machine gun and the M249 light machine gun. They are both military policemen with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. - Lance Cpl. Kiri R. Gibson fires a .50-caliber Browning machine gun with assistant gunner Lance Cpl. Steven L. Slone during live-fire training at the Central Training Area on Camp Hansen Nov. 28. The live-fire exercise was designed to familiarize the Marines with multiple weapon systems to maintain combat readiness. During the exercise, the Marines also fired the M240B medium machine gun and the M249 light machine gun. They are both military policemen with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF.