Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck, Jr. addresses Marines, sailors and civilians during an all-hands period of reflection brief at Camp Foster Oct. 25. “I have all the trust and confidence that we will overcome this period and continue to move forward,” said Glueck. “Every Marine on Okinawa became a diplomat the moment they landed on Okinawa. Conduct yourselves accordingly when interacting with our hosts and be the best diplomat you can be for our country and service.” Glueck plans to visit all Marine installations on island within the week to address recent alleged sexual assault incidents and the resulting liberty policy changes while emphasizing the role of service members as ambassadors on Okinawa. Glueck is the III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general. - Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck, Jr. addresses Marines, sailors and civilians during an all-hands period of reflection brief at Camp Foster Oct. 25. “I have all the trust and confidence that we will overcome this period and continue to move forward,” said Glueck. “Every Marine on Okinawa became a diplomat the moment they landed on Okinawa. Conduct yourselves accordingly when interacting with our hosts and be the best diplomat you can be for our country and service.” Glueck plans to visit all Marine installations on island within the week to address recent alleged sexual assault incidents and the resulting liberty policy changes while emphasizing the role of service members as ambassadors on Okinawa. Glueck is the III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general.

Armed forces of the Philippines Maj. Gen. Rustico O. Guerrero gives his remarks as the keynote speaker at the closing ceremony for Amphibious Landing Exercise 2013 at Subic Bay International Airport, Olongapo City, Zambales, Republic of the Philippines, Oct. 18. PHIBLEX 2013 is a bilateral training exercise conducted annually in the Republic of the Philippines designed to strengthen interoperability of the two nations' forces while providing benefits for the local communities. Guerrero is the commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps. - Armed forces of the Philippines Maj. Gen. Rustico O. Guerrero gives his remarks as the keynote speaker at the closing ceremony for Amphibious Landing Exercise 2013 at Subic Bay International Airport, Olongapo City, Zambales, Republic of the Philippines, Oct. 18. PHIBLEX 2013 is a bilateral training exercise conducted annually in the Republic of the Philippines designed to strengthen interoperability of the two nations' forces while providing benefits for the local communities. Guerrero is the commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps.

Marines and sailors carry a skid with a simulated casualty out of the jungle during a search and rescue exercise at the Jungle Warfare Training Center at Camp Gonsalves Oct. 18. The Marines and sailors transported the casualty from the jungle to a landing zone, where an Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter was waiting to fly the casualty to a higher echelon of care at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa on Camp Lester. The Marines and sailors are assigned to JWTC, a part of Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. - Marines and sailors carry a skid with a simulated casualty out of the jungle during a search and rescue exercise at the Jungle Warfare Training Center at Camp Gonsalves Oct. 18. The Marines and sailors transported the casualty from the jungle to a landing zone, where an Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter was waiting to fly the casualty to a higher echelon of care at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa on Camp Lester. The Marines and sailors are assigned to JWTC, a part of Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific.

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.

Cpl. David B. Schmidt locates his target through the sights on a laser range finder while simulating calls for fire during a night operation test on the supporting arms virtual trainer at Camp Hansen Oct. 16. Marines learned how to properly control aerial, naval and artillery fires during a joint fire observer course Oct. 5-19. Schmidt is a reconnaissance man with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Cpl. David B. Schmidt locates his target through the sights on a laser range finder while simulating calls for fire during a night operation test on the supporting arms virtual trainer at Camp Hansen Oct. 16. Marines learned how to properly control aerial, naval and artillery fires during a joint fire observer course Oct. 5-19. Schmidt is a reconnaissance man with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Cpl. Samuel Rincon Jr. calls the command operation center on a radio connected to a field expedient antenna during a communication exercise at Camp Hansen Oct. 10-11. Rincon is a field radio operator with Company A, 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. - Cpl. Samuel Rincon Jr. calls the command operation center on a radio connected to a field expedient antenna during a communication exercise at Camp Hansen Oct. 10-11. Rincon is a field radio operator with Company A, 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF.

Lance Cpl. Steven Jimenez guides a forklift during a mobility exercise at Camp Foster Oct. 19. The exercise is conducted annually by Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 to increase proficiency and capabilities for future deployments. Jimenez is an embarkation specialist with MWSS-172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Lance Cpl. Steven Jimenez guides a forklift during a mobility exercise at Camp Foster Oct. 19. The exercise is conducted annually by Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 to increase proficiency and capabilities for future deployments. Jimenez is an embarkation specialist with MWSS-172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, 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. - 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.