Marines execute preparation fire training at Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex, Republic of Korea Aug. 16 prior to Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-8. The U.S. Marine Corps artillerymen will train with ROK Marines, exchanging standard operating procedures and comparing capabilities. The artillerymen are with India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Bn., 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. The photographer used a combination of low light and a slow shutter speed to create a ghostlike effect on the faster-moving subjects. - Marines execute preparation fire training at Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex, Republic of Korea Aug. 16 prior to Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-8. The U.S. Marine Corps artillerymen will train with ROK Marines, exchanging standard operating procedures and comparing capabilities. The artillerymen are with India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Bn., 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. The photographer used a combination of low light and a slow shutter speed to create a ghostlike effect on the faster-moving subjects.
Marines prepare for a facing movement to engage their targets during an intermediate combat rifle marksmanship course of fire Aug. 13 at Range 13 near Camp Schwab. The Marines are with 3rd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Photo by Lance Cpl. Anne K. Henry - Marines prepare for a facing movement to engage their targets during an intermediate combat rifle marksmanship course of fire Aug. 13 at Range 13 near Camp Schwab. The Marines are with 3rd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Photo by Lance Cpl. Anne K. Henry
Lance Cpl. Ricardo Gonzalez plays with children from the Asunaro Nursery School of Nago City Aug. 10 at Oura Wan Beach on Camp Schwab. “The biggest thing for us was just the opportunity to be able to come,” said Sanae Gibo, the principal of the school. “The parents and their children had been looking forward to this event as soon as we got the invite. While we are very thankful for the service members visiting monthly to teach English, it is events like these that the kids will remember and grow from.” Gonzalez is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force planning specialist with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Lance Cpl. Ricardo Gonzalez plays with children from the Asunaro Nursery School of Nago City Aug. 10 at Oura Wan Beach on Camp Schwab. “The biggest thing for us was just the opportunity to be able to come,” said Sanae Gibo, the principal of the school. “The parents and their children had been looking forward to this event as soon as we got the invite. While we are very thankful for the service members visiting monthly to teach English, it is events like these that the kids will remember and grow from.” Gonzalez is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force planning specialist with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Lt. Col. Kenneth M. Sandler vies for the high score Aug. 17 at the Camp Hansen Bowling Alley during a Camp Commander’s Friendship Bowling match. Sandler is the commanding officer of 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. photo by Cpl. Adam B. Miller - Lt. Col. Kenneth M. Sandler vies for the high score Aug. 17 at the Camp Hansen Bowling Alley during a Camp Commander’s Friendship Bowling match. Sandler is the commanding officer of 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. photo by Cpl. Adam B. Miller
A Marine inspects a belt of M240B medium machine gun ammunition before firing during a proficiency sustainment shoot Aug. 13 at Range 10 near Camp Schwab. Safety is paramount when weapons and live ammunition are involved, and inspecting the ammunition and weapons for irregularities helps to prevent misfires. The Marine is a military policeman with Company B, 3rd LE Bn., III MHG, III MEF. - A Marine inspects a belt of M240B medium machine gun ammunition before firing during a proficiency sustainment shoot Aug. 13 at Range 10 near Camp Schwab. Safety is paramount when weapons and live ammunition are involved, and inspecting the ammunition and weapons for irregularities helps to prevent misfires. The Marine is a military policeman with Company B, 3rd LE Bn., III MHG, III MEF.
Marines of III Marine Expeditionary Force prepare to board the USS Blue Ridge Aug. 17, in preparation for exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2013. The Marines flew from Okinawa, Japan, to join the exercise aboard ship. Other III MEF Marines are participating from several locations across Japan and the Republic of Korea. UFG is carried out in the spirit of the Republic of Korea and U.S. Mutual Defense Treaty signed on Oct. 1, 1953, and further contributes to training and enabling of the Republic of Korean military taking the lead for their combined defense in 2015. - Marines of III Marine Expeditionary Force prepare to board the USS Blue Ridge Aug. 17, in preparation for exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2013. The Marines flew from Okinawa, Japan, to join the exercise aboard ship. Other III MEF Marines are participating from several locations across Japan and the Republic of Korea. UFG is carried out in the spirit of the Republic of Korea and U.S. Mutual Defense Treaty signed on Oct. 1, 1953, and further contributes to training and enabling of the Republic of Korean military taking the lead for their combined defense in 2015.