Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, left, receives the organizational colors from Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri June 14 outside Building 1 on Camp Foster during a change of command ceremony. The transfer of the organizational colors symbolizes the transfer of command from Talleri to Hudson. Talleri retired from the Marine Corps after the ceremony, having completed 34 years of distinguished service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Manning/Released) - Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, left, receives the organizational colors from Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri June 14 outside Building 1 on Camp Foster during a change of command ceremony. The transfer of the organizational colors symbolizes the transfer of command from Talleri to Hudson. Talleri retired from the Marine Corps after the ceremony, having completed 34 years of distinguished service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Manning/Released)
Distinguished representatives of the government of Japan board an MV-22B Osprey June 5 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The representatives visited MCAS Futenma for a luncheon, tour and viewing of a static display of an MV-22B Osprey. The representatives came to deepen their understanding of the mission and purpose of MCAS Futenma and the Osprey. The members consisted of Ryota Takeda the chairperson of the Standing Committee on Security; Akira Sato the parliamentary vice minister of the Ministry of Defense, 13 members from the House of Representatives of Japan and 13 other Government of Japan officials. - Distinguished representatives of the government of Japan board an MV-22B Osprey June 5 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The representatives visited MCAS Futenma for a luncheon, tour and viewing of a static display of an MV-22B Osprey. The representatives came to deepen their understanding of the mission and purpose of MCAS Futenma and the Osprey. The members consisted of Ryota Takeda the chairperson of the Standing Committee on Security; Akira Sato the parliamentary vice minister of the Ministry of Defense, 13 members from the House of Representatives of Japan and 13 other Government of Japan officials.
Senior leaders of III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations Pacific stand at attention during the conclusion of a change of command ceremony June 12 at Camp Courtney. Brig. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake (2nd from the right), relinquished command to Col. John A. Ostrowski. Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy will assume command later this summer. Timberlake will be the deputy commanding general, Regional Command North, International Security Assisstance Force, Afghanistan. - Senior leaders of III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations Pacific stand at attention during the conclusion of a change of command ceremony June 12 at Camp Courtney. Brig. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake (2nd from the right), relinquished command to Col. John A. Ostrowski. Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy will assume command later this summer. Timberlake will be the deputy commanding general, Regional Command North, International Security Assisstance Force, Afghanistan.
Sgt. Zach G. Gayden, left, and Sgt. Scott A. Howard celebrate their success after a training evolution June 3 at the North Training Area at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji. The CAAT is comprised of numerous military occupational specialties to include machine gunners, riflemen and anti-tank misslemen. - Sgt. Zach G. Gayden, left, and Sgt. Scott A. Howard celebrate their success after a training evolution June 3 at the North Training Area at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji. The CAAT is comprised of numerous military occupational specialties to include machine gunners, riflemen and anti-tank misslemen.
Marines patiently wait for a bite as the sun rises June 9 in the East China Sea during the 9th annual Sam’s Cup International Billfish Tournament off the coast of Okinawa. The tournament officials award the teams forthe heaviest fish and the heaviest total catches with a trophy and bragging rights for the year. The Marines are with 3rd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Marines patiently wait for a bite as the sun rises June 9 in the East China Sea during the 9th annual Sam’s Cup International Billfish Tournament off the coast of Okinawa. The tournament officials award the teams for the heaviest fish and the heaviest total catches with a trophy and bragging rights for the year. The Marines are with 3rd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Makayla Palazzo, right, receives a scholarship from Kate Johnson June 4 at the Marine Gift Shop on Camp Foster. The Marine Officer’s Spouses Club awards scholarships to qualified high school students each spring. The MOSC also supports activities designed to improve the scholastic lives of students. Johnson is the president of MOSC. Palazzo is a scholarship recipient and a student at Kubasaki High School. - Makayla Palazzo, right, receives a scholarship from Kate Johnson June 4 at the Marine Gift Shop on Camp Foster. The Marine Officer’s Spouses Club awards scholarships to qualified high school students each spring. The MOSC also supports activities designed to improve the scholastic lives of students. Johnson is the president of MOSC. Palazzo is a scholarship recipient and a student at Kubasaki High School.
Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialists walk with sandbags in a wheelbarrow to simulate removing a casualty from a hazardous area during a reconnaissance fitness test May 24 at Camp Hansen. The CBRN Marines performed the fitness test to prepare for their upcoming deployment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialists walk with sandbags in a wheelbarrow to simulate removing a casualty from a hazardous area during a reconnaissance fitness test May 24 at Camp Hansen. The CBRN Marines performed the fitness test to prepare for their upcoming deployment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Lt. Cdr. Bryan Emory shows his daughters Abby, standing, and Alexis, the different components of an F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet June 8 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The F/A-18 was one of several aircraft on display during the 35th annual Futenma Flightline Fair hosted at MCAS Futenma. Emory is a reserve coordinator with N-5, plans and policy, Command Task Force 76, Amphibious Force Seventh Fleet, Expeditionary Strike Group Seven. - Lt. Cdr. Bryan Emory shows his daughters Abby, standing, and Alexis, the different components of an F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet June 8 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The F/A-18 was one of several aircraft on display during the 35th annual Futenma Flightline Fair hosted at MCAS Futenma. Emory is a reserve coordinator with N-5, plans and policy, Command Task Force 76, Amphibious Force Seventh Fleet, Expeditionary Strike Group Seven.