Marines and French Marine paratroopers play soccer together during Exercise Croix de Sud at Camp la Broche, New Caledonia, Oct. 13. The Marines faced the French Marines in a friendly match before integrating teams to break the ice. The Marines participating are with 1st platoon, Company G, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, which is currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. The French paratroopers are with 8th Marine Infantry Paratrooper Regiment, based out of Castres, France. - Marines and French Marine paratroopers play soccer together during Exercise Croix de Sud at Camp la Broche, New Caledonia, Oct. 13. The Marines faced the French Marines in a friendly match before integrating teams to break the ice. The Marines participating are with 1st platoon, Company G, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, which is currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. The French paratroopers are with 8th Marine Infantry Paratrooper Regiment, based out of Castres, France.
Marines cheer and support their team for the tire-flip challenge during warrior day at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji Sept. 20. Marines marked the end of Artillery Relocation Training Program 12-2 by competing in multiple events, including the obstacle course, confidence course and a weapons assembly scramble during the warrior day. - Marines cheer and support their team for the tire-flip challenge during warrior day at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji Sept. 20. Marines marked the end of Artillery Relocation Training Program 12-2 by competing in multiple events, including the obstacle course, confidence course and a weapons assembly scramble during the warrior day.
Marines fire a round from an M777A2 155 mm howitzer during Artillery Relocation Training Program 12-2 at the East Fuji Maneuver Area in mainland Japan Sept. 17. Marines conducted 10 days of live-fire artillery training during ARTP 12-2, beginning with battery-level fire and progressing to a regimental shoot. The Marines are with Bravo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Marines fire a round from an M777A2 155 mm howitzer during Artillery Relocation Training Program 12-2 at the East Fuji Maneuver Area in mainland Japan Sept. 17. Marines conducted 10 days of live-fire artillery training during ARTP 12-2, beginning with battery-level fire and progressing to a regimental shoot. The Marines are with Bravo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Brig. Gen. Frederick M. Padilla prepares a piece of birthday cake for both the longest-serving and newest division Marines during the 70th birthday ceremony for 3rd Marine Division at the division’s headquarters building Sept. 17. Padilla is the commanding general of the division, which is part of III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Brig. Gen. Frederick M. Padilla prepares a piece of birthday cake for both the longest-serving and newest division Marines during the 70th birthday ceremony for 3rd Marine Division at the division’s headquarters building Sept. 17. Padilla is the commanding general of the division, which is part of III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Marines advance alongside an Australian M1A1 tank during a bilateral assault at the urban operations training facility at Mount Bundy Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, Sept. 5. For approximately three weeks, Marines conducted bilateral field training with various elements of the Australian Army. The tank is assigned to 2nd Troop, A Squadron, 1st Armored Regiment, Australian Army. The Marines are with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Marines advance alongside an Australian M1A1 tank during a bilateral assault at the urban operations training facility at Mount Bundy Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, Sept. 5. For approximately three weeks, Marines conducted bilateral field training with various elements of the Australian Army. The tank is assigned to 2nd Troop, A Squadron, 1st Armored Regiment, Australian Army. The Marines are with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Marines prepare to fire rounds from an M777A2 155 mm howitzer at East Fuji Maneuver Area in mainland Japan Sept. 11. The Marines wait for fire commands from the fire direction center prior to sending rounds downrange. The Marines are with Oscar Battery, 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, assigned to 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. - Marines prepare to fire rounds from an M777A2 155 mm howitzer at East Fuji Maneuver Area in mainland Japan Sept. 11. The Marines wait for fire commands from the fire direction center prior to sending rounds downrange. The Marines are with Oscar Battery, 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, assigned to 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program.
Pfc. Anthony A. Gajewski, left, and Lance Cpl. Austin E. Richard, right, check their corners as they clear a room during live-fire grenade training at Camp Hansen Sept. 14. Training to clear rooms with grenades is critical to sharpening mission readiness. The Marines are light armored vehicle crewmen with the light armored reconnaissance platoon. The platoon is currently assigned to Assault Amphibious Vehicle Company, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Pfc. Anthony A. Gajewski, left, and Lance Cpl. Austin E. Richard, right, check their corners as they clear a room during live-fire grenade training at Camp Hansen Sept. 14. Training to clear rooms with grenades is critical to sharpening mission readiness. The Marines are light armored vehicle crewmen with the light armored reconnaissance platoon. The platoon is currently assigned to Assault Amphibious Vehicle Company, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Shunji Ohashi shakes hands with Lt. Col. Jason P. Brown in Susono City during a visit Sept. 5. Brown visited mayors of local towns to discuss the training taking place at the East Fuji Maneuver Area and continue to foster the relationships with local communities. Ohashi is the mayor of Susono City. Brown is the commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Shunji Ohashi shakes hands with Lt. Col. Jason P. Brown in Susono City during a visit Sept. 5. Brown visited mayors of local towns to discuss the training taking place at the East Fuji Maneuver Area and continue to foster the relationships with local communities. Ohashi is the mayor of Susono City. Brown is the commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Oka Moto, right, hands Lt. Col. Terry M. Paustenbaugh a plaque at the closing ceremony of Exercise Forest Light 12-01 at the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Oita prefecture, Japan, Aug. 31. The ceremony displayed mutual appreciation for the successful bilateral training exercise. Moto is the commanding officer of the JGSDF’s 41st Infantry Regiment. Paustenbaugh is the commanding officer for Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Oka Moto, right, hands Lt. Col. Terry M. Paustenbaugh a plaque at the closing ceremony of Exercise Forest Light 12-01 at the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Oita prefecture, Japan, Aug. 31. The ceremony displayed mutual appreciation for the successful bilateral training exercise. Moto is the commanding officer of the JGSDF’s 41st Infantry Regiment. Paustenbaugh is the commanding officer for Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Marines with Company E execute the commando crawl at the Jungle Warfare Training Center’s endurance course Aug. 10. The crawl tests knot and harness skills, which Marines learn prior to starting the course. Echo Company is a part of 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. JWTC is part of Marine Corps Installations Pacific. - Marines with Company E execute the commando crawl at the Jungle Warfare Training Center’s endurance course Aug. 10. The crawl tests knot and harness skills, which Marines learn prior to starting the course. Echo Company is a part of 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. JWTC is part of Marine Corps Installations Pacific.