Cpl. Angie Pazmino, right, practices approaching a bayonet-armed assailant July 24 at Camp Foster during a martial arts instructor course. The course, facilitated by the Marine Corps martial arts program's Martial Arts Center for Excellence, helped Marines attain the next level of MCMAP training, as well as added to their repertoire of leadership techniques, according to Pazmino, a student of the MACE’s mobile training team. second-degree black belt course and ground-training noncommissioned officer with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Photo by Lance Cpl. Pete Sanders - Cpl. Angie Pazmino, right, practices approaching a bayonet-armed assailant July 24 at Camp Foster during a martial arts instructor course. The course, facilitated by the Marine Corps martial arts program's Martial Arts Center for Excellence, helped Marines attain the next level of MCMAP training, as well as added to their repertoire of leadership techniques, according to Pazmino, a student of the MACE’s mobile training team. second-degree black belt course and ground-training noncommissioned officer with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Photo by Lance Cpl. Pete Sanders
Lance Cpl. Shawn M. Goulding, a rifleman for Company E., Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Fontana, Calif., provides security with his squad during an aerial assault as a part of Talisman Saber 2013, here, July 21. The Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU and Amphibious Squadron 11 are part of an integrated force of approximately 18,000 U.S. service members training alongside approximately 9,000 Australian service members in the fifth iteration of Talisman Saber 2013, a month-long biennial exercise designed to enhance multilateral collaboration in support of future combined operations, natural disaster, humanitarian and emergency response. The 31st MEU is the Marine Corps’ force in readiness for the Asia Pacific region and the only continuously forward-deployed MEU. - Lance Cpl. Shawn M. Goulding, a rifleman for Company E., Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Fontana, Calif., provides security with his squad during an aerial assault as a part of Talisman Saber 2013, here, July 21. The Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU and Amphibious Squadron 11 are part of an integrated force of approximately 18,000 U.S. service members training alongside approximately 9,000 Australian service members in the fifth iteration of Talisman Saber 2013, a month-long biennial exercise designed to enhance multilateral collaboration in support of future combined operations, natural disaster, humanitarian and emergency response. The 31st MEU is the Marine Corps’ force in readiness for the Asia Pacific region and the only continuously forward-deployed MEU.
Cpl. John D. Huddleston Jr., left, tosses a hook to ensure there are no hidden explosive devices in the intended path of travel while Pfc. David J. Choppa provides security during fire and maneuver training July 22 at Range 10 near Camp Schwab. The evolution was part of Combat Assault Battalion’s field training exercise. Huddleston and Choppa are combat engineers with Combat Engineer Co., CAB, 3rd Marine Division, III MEF. Photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon C. Suhr - Cpl. John D. Huddleston Jr., left, tosses a hook to ensure there are no hidden explosive devices in the intended path of travel while Pfc. David J. Choppa provides security during fire and maneuver training July 22 at Range 10 near Camp Schwab. The evolution was part of Combat Assault Battalion’s field training exercise. Huddleston and Choppa are combat engineers with Combat Engineer Co., CAB, 3rd Marine Division, III MEF. Photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon C. Suhr
Japanese and American students participate in a water-balloon distance toss during the Kid Olympics July 27 at Camp Courtney. The Kid Olympics gave Japanese and American students the opportunity to partner with one another and share a day of fun. The event featured numerous sporting activities and opportunities for students from different cultures to connect. Photo by Lance Cpl. John S. Gargano - Japanese and American students participate in a water-balloon distance toss during the Kid Olympics July 27 at Camp Courtney. The Kid Olympics gave Japanese and American students the opportunity to partner with one another and share a day of fun. The event featured numerous sporting activities and opportunities for students from different cultures to connect. Photo by Lance Cpl. John S. Gargano
Lance Cpl. Sean M. Clark shoots while advancing during an intermediate combat rifle marksmanship course July 24 at Range 8 on Camp Hansen. “The course applies the basics of rifle marksmanship and combat rifle marksmanship and adds extra movements to each course of fire (to include) pivots and forward advances,” said Cpl. Robert J. Smith II. Clark and Smith are military policemen assigned to Company B, 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. Photo by Lance Cpl. Henry J. Antenor - Lance Cpl. Sean M. Clark shoots while advancing during an intermediate combat rifle marksmanship course July 24 at Range 8 on Camp Hansen. “The course applies the basics of rifle marksmanship and combat rifle marksmanship and adds extra movements to each course of fire (to include) pivots and forward advances,” said Cpl. Robert J. Smith II. Clark and Smith are military policemen assigned to Company B, 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. Photo by Lance Cpl. Henry J. Antenor
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
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos addresses Marines and sailors at the Camp Schwab Theater here July 18. Amos, along with Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, discussed the importance of maintaining force readiness in the Asia-Pacific region. Amos and Barrett are scheduled to attend the III Marine Expeditionary Force change of command July 19 where Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler will assume command from Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose D. Lujano/Released) - Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos addresses Marines and sailors at the Camp Schwab Theater here July 18. Amos, along with Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, discussed the importance of maintaining force readiness in the Asia-Pacific region. Amos and Barrett are scheduled to attend the III Marine Expeditionary Force change of command July 19 where Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler will assume command from Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose D. Lujano/Released)
A Humvee takes to the beach from a utility landing craft July 20 during exercise Talisman Saber 2013. Talisman Saber is a biennial exercise that enhances multilateral collaboration between U.S. and Australia forces for future combined operations and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief response. The landing craft is operating in support of the USS Germantown, which is on patrol with the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Lindahl - A Humvee takes to the beach from a utility landing craft July 20 during exercise Talisman Saber 2013. Talisman Saber is a biennial exercise that enhances multilateral collaboration between U.S. and Australia forces for future combined operations and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief response. The landing craft is operating in support of the USS Germantown, which is on patrol with the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Lindahl
Junya Miyagi, left, exhibits fire-retardant protective overgarments and equipment for members of the Japan coast guard July 16 at the Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler Fire Department on Camp Foster. Miyagi is the battalion chief of training, Marine Corps Installations Pacific and MCB Camp Butler Fire and Emergency Services. The members of the JCG are with Helicopter and Water Rescue Squad, 11th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters, JCG.Photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran - Junya Miyagi, left, exhibits fire-retardant protective overgarments and equipment for members of the Japan coast guard July 16 at the Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler Fire Department on Camp Foster. Miyagi is the battalion chief of training, Marine Corps Installations Pacific and MCB Camp Butler Fire and Emergency Services. The members of the JCG are with Helicopter and Water Rescue Squad, 11th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters, JCG. Photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran