Marines maneuver through jungle terrain with a simulated casualty during the endurance course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center at Camp Gonsalves Oct. 30. The purpose of the endurance course is to develop Marines’ ability to maneuver and fight through the jungle while strengthening unit cohesion. The Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, which is currently assigned to 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Marines maneuver through jungle terrain with a simulated casualty during the endurance course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center at Camp Gonsalves Oct. 30. The purpose of the endurance course is to develop Marines’ ability to maneuver and fight through the jungle while strengthening unit cohesion. The Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, which is currently assigned to 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Sgt. Mark A. Dickey briefs the capabilities of the M777A2 155 mm howitzer to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force student-officers during a static display at Camp Hansen Oct. 24. Dickey is a field artillery cannoneer with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The JGSDF student-officers are with Fuji Schools. - Sgt. Mark A. Dickey briefs the capabilities of the M777A2 155 mm howitzer to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force student-officers during a static display at Camp Hansen Oct. 24. Dickey is a field artillery cannoneer with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The JGSDF student-officers are with Fuji Schools.
U.S. Marines watch as French Armed Forces aircraft drop supplies during Exercise Croix du Sud in Kumac, New Caledonia, Oct. 22. The U.S. Marines retrieved and transported the supplies to a battalion headquarters the French and U.S. Marines had set up for simulated disaster relief operations. - U.S. Marines watch as French Armed Forces aircraft drop supplies during Exercise Croix du Sud in Kumac, New Caledonia, Oct. 22. The U.S. Marines retrieved and transported the supplies to a battalion headquarters the French and U.S. Marines had set up for simulated disaster relief operations.
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines fire the MK19 40 mm grenade launcher Oct. 22 as part of a weeklong combined-arms training exercise during Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-1. - Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines fire the MK19 40 mm grenade launcher Oct. 22 as part of a weeklong combined-arms training exercise during Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-1.
Marines look through their rifle optics during a rifle and pistol coaches course Oct. 26 at Camp Hansen. The course taught the students the fundamentals of the rifle and pistol and gave them the confidence and skills needed to be range coaches. - Marines look through their rifle optics during a rifle and pistol coaches course Oct. 26 at Camp Hansen. The course taught the students the fundamentals of the rifle and pistol and gave them the confidence and skills needed to be range coaches.
Sgt. Maj. Steven E. Collier finishes the mountain climbing portion of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Oct. 16. The course is designed to enhance the confidence and skills of ROK and U.S. Marines in a mountain environment. Collier is the sergeant major of 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Sgt. Maj. Steven E. Collier finishes the mountain climbing portion of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Oct. 16. The course is designed to enhance the confidence and skills of ROK and U.S. Marines in a mountain environment. Collier is the sergeant major of 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
U.S. Marines patrol during Exercise Croix du Sud at Camp la Broche New Caledonia, Oct. 13. While on patrol, the platoon of Marines engaged the enemy multiple times and found one improvised explosive device. The Marines also cleared a farm compound of simulated enemy forces during a multilateral, company-level attack. - U.S. Marines patrol during Exercise Croix du Sud at Camp la Broche New Caledonia, Oct. 13. While on patrol, the platoon of Marines engaged the enemy multiple times and found one improvised explosive device. The Marines also cleared a farm compound of simulated enemy forces during a multilateral, company-level attack.
Sgt. Kyle J. Becker sets his rifle rigging system in an Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter during aerial sniper training at Range 19 at Camp Hansen Oct. 15. The purpose of the training was to ensure the Marines are able to hit their targets from a helicopter while providing security for Marines on the ground or on a ship. Becker is a reconnaissance man with 3rd Reconnaissance Bn. - Sgt. Kyle J. Becker sets his rifle rigging system in an Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter during aerial sniper training at Range 19 at Camp Hansen Oct. 15. The purpose of the training was to ensure the Marines are able to hit their targets from a helicopter while providing security for Marines on the ground or on a ship. Becker is a reconnaissance man with 3rd Reconnaissance Bn.
Terumi Tokuda, left, chainsaws the remaining pieces of his collapsed house as Lance Cpl. Mitchell C. Dunson assists him at Henoko Oct. 17. Marines and sailors volunteered to help Tokuda, a Henoko resident, take down the Tokuda family's collapsed home and clean the surrounding land following damages from Typhoon Jelawat. The service members are with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Terumi Tokuda, left, chainsaws the remaining pieces of his collapsed house as Lance Cpl. Mitchell C. Dunson assists him at Henoko Oct. 17. Marines and sailors volunteered to help Tokuda, a Henoko resident, take down the Tokuda family's collapsed home and clean the surrounding land following damages from Typhoon Jelawat. The service members are with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Chihiro Suzuki, left, Midori Chinen, center, and Lance Cpl. Justin W. Honer pick up trash during a community relations event at Uken Beach, Okinawa, Oct. 21. Honer is an intelligence specialist with 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Chinen and Suzuki are Okinawan students who attend the Camp Courtney Monday English class. - Chihiro Suzuki, left, Midori Chinen, center, and Lance Cpl. Justin W. Honer pick up trash during a community relations event at Uken Beach, Okinawa, Oct. 21. Honer is an intelligence specialist with 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Chinen and Suzuki are Okinawan students who attend the Camp Courtney Monday English class.