Japan Ground Self-Defense Force officers observe a static display of assault amphibious vehicles July 12 at Camp Schwab as part of the Japan observer exchange program. “The JOEP members came here to inquire about the capabilities of the AAV platform,” said U.S. Marine Capt. John S. Kim “They want to know how the vehicles are employed and what its capabilities are in oceanic and land-based exercises.” Kim is the company commander of AAV Company, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Japan Ground Self-Defense Force officers observe a static display of assault amphibious vehicles July 12 at Camp Schwab as part of the Japan observer exchange program. “The JOEP members came here to inquire about the capabilities of the AAV platform,” said U.S. Marine Capt. John S. Kim “They want to know how the vehicles are employed and what its capabilities are in oceanic and land-based exercises.” Kim is the company commander of AAV Company, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Maj. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy III speaks to gathered Japanese officials and U.S. Marines and sailors during his assumption of command at the 3rd Marine Division change of command ceremony July 12 at the Camp Courtney theater. “I am so honored and humble to have this opportunity. To get the chance to come here, to this inspiring division, and take over for a good friend of mine is quite an honor for me,” said Clardy. “I very much look forward to serving with the finest division in the Marine Corps, and I look forward to the challenges ahead.” Clardy’s previous assignment was at Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps where he served as the Director of Operations with Plans, Policies and Operations. Padilla’s next command will be at Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps where he will serve as the Director of Operations with Plans, Policies and Operations. The division is part of III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon C. Suhr/Released) - Maj. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy III speaks to gathered Japanese officials and U.S. Marines and sailors during his assumption of command at the 3rd Marine Division change of command ceremony July 12 at the Camp Courtney theater. “I am so honored and humble to have this opportunity. To get the chance to come here, to this inspiring division, and take over for a good friend of mine is quite an honor for me,” said Clardy. “I very much look forward to serving with the finest division in the Marine Corps, and I look forward to the challenges ahead.” Clardy’s previous assignment was at Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps where he served as the Director of Operations with Plans, Policies and Operations. Padilla’s next command will be at Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps where he will serve as the Director of Operations with Plans, Policies and Operations. The division is part of III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon C. Suhr/Released)
A Marine with Force Reconnaissance Company, 3rd Recon. Battalion, sights in an M45A1 close-quarters battle pistol during training June 3 at Range 15 near Camp Hansen. The Marines applied the fundamentals of marksmanship they learned in recruit training, including proper sight alignment and sight picture. 3rd Recon Bn. is a part of 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark W. Stroud/Released) - A Marine with Force Reconnaissance Company, 3rd Recon. Battalion, sights in an M45A1 close-quarters battle pistol during training June 3 at Range 15 near Camp Hansen. The Marines applied the fundamentals of marksmanship they learned in recruit training, including proper sight alignment and sight picture. 3rd Recon Bn. is a part of 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark W. Stroud/Released)
Sgt. Corey A. Jones inspects Sgt. 1st Class Leon P. Nelson’s rappel harness during rappel training June 24 at the Northern Training Area. Nelson joined 10 other soldiers from the 100th Battalion at the jungle leaders’ course for joint training June 2-30. Jones is the chief instructor at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Camp Gonsalves. Nelson is a scout platoon sergeant with 100th Bn., 442nd Infantry Regiment, 92nd Infantry Division, based in Hawaii. - Sgt. Corey A. Jones inspects Sgt. 1st Class Leon P. Nelson’s rappel harness during rappel training June 24 at the Northern Training Area. Nelson joined 10 other soldiers from the 100th Battalion at the jungle leaders’ course for joint training June 2-30. Jones is the chief instructor at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Camp Gonsalves. Nelson is a scout platoon sergeant with 100th Bn., 442nd Infantry Regiment, 92nd Infantry Division, based in Hawaii.
Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, fire a 155 mm high-explosive round June 17 at the Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, as part of the Artillery Relocation Training Program 13-1. 3rd Bn., 12th Marines, is part of 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, fire a 155 mm high-explosive round June 17 at the Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, as part of the Artillery Relocation Training Program 13-1. 3rd Bn., 12th Marines, is part of 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Marines with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, return to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga after conducting amphibious assault training with the Malaysian Armed Forces during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2013 in Malaysia. - Marines with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, return to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga after conducting amphibious assault training with the Malaysian Armed Forces during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2013 in Malaysia.
An infrared thermometer is used to measure the surface temperature of a prototype uniform material June 19 at the Jungle Warfare Training Center. The testing aimed to identify materials that could potentially outperform those used in the current Marine Corps uniform. The temperature was one of several performance categories measured following jungle operations training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark W. Stroud/Released) - An infrared thermometer is used to measure the surface temperature of a prototype uniform material June 19 at the Jungle Warfare Training Center. The testing aimed to identify materials that could potentially outperform those used in the current Marine Corps uniform. The temperature was one of several performance categories measured following jungle operations training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark W. Stroud/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) - 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)
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.
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.