A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter makes its last flight over Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Nov. 26. The last of the Sea Knight helicopters with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 flew to Camp Kinser Nov. 26-27 to await final disposition. VMM-265 is part of Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter makes its last flight over Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Nov. 26. The last of the Sea Knight helicopters with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 flew to Camp Kinser Nov. 26-27 to await final disposition. VMM-265 is part of Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Eddie J. Dunn shows leaders of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps Amphibious Support Group small arms protective inserts during a visit from the ROK Marines to the Individual Issue Facility Nov. 19 at Camp Kinser. The ROK Marines were interested to see the system IIF uses to issue equipment to the Marines of 3rd Marine Logistics Group. Dunn is the site manager for IIF, 3rd MLG, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Eddie J. Dunn shows leaders of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps Amphibious Support Group small arms protective inserts during a visit from the ROK Marines to the Individual Issue Facility Nov. 19 at Camp Kinser. The ROK Marines were interested to see the system IIF uses to issue equipment to the Marines of 3rd Marine Logistics Group. Dunn is the site manager for IIF, 3rd MLG, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Marines rebuild a Babington airtronic burner during field mess training at Camp Kinser Nov. 16. The burner is the main heat source for the tray ration heating system, the main system Marines use to cook unitized group rations in field environments. The Marines are with units throughout III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Marines rebuild a Babington airtronic burner during field mess training at Camp Kinser Nov. 16. The burner is the main heat source for the tray ration heating system, the main system Marines use to cook unitized group rations in field environments. The Marines are with units throughout III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Cpl. Eren C. Villa connects communications equipment during a communications exercise at Camp Foster Nov. 15. The communication exercise was held in preparation for Exercise Ryukyu Warrior 2013. Villa is a data systems technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Air Control Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Cpl. Eren C. Villa connects communications equipment during a communications exercise at Camp Foster Nov. 15. The communication exercise was held in preparation for Exercise Ryukyu Warrior 2013. Villa is a data systems technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Air Control Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Setsuko Inafuku educates Marines on the Battle of Okinawa at the site of the former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters during a battle sites tour Nov. 13. - Setsuko Inafuku educates Marines on the Battle of Okinawa at the site of the former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters during a battle sites tour Nov. 13.
Lance Cpl. Montae R. Johnson performs a random vehicle inspection at gate 1 at Camp Hansen Nov. 8. Performing a random vehicle inspection is one way the interior guard ensures the security of the installation. The purpose of the interior guard is to preserve order, protect property and enforce regulations. - Lance Cpl. Montae R. Johnson performs a random vehicle inspection at gate 1 at Camp Hansen Nov. 8. Performing a random vehicle inspection is one way the interior guard ensures the security of the installation. The purpose of the interior guard is to preserve order, protect property and enforce regulations.
Marines fire an M777A2 155 mm howitzer during a demonstration for local government officials and media at the North Fuji Maneuver Area, Shizuoka prefecture, Japan, Nov. 13. The demonstration allowed Marines to showcase their proficiency to visitors attending the event as part of Artillery Relocation Training Program 12-3. Mike Battery is currently assigned to 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Marines fire an M777A2 155 mm howitzer during a demonstration for local government officials and media at the North Fuji Maneuver Area, Shizuoka prefecture, Japan, Nov. 13. The demonstration allowed Marines to showcase their proficiency to visitors attending the event as part of Artillery Relocation Training Program 12-3. Mike Battery is currently assigned to 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Marines of the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band play side by side with numerous bands from the Japan Self-Defense Force during the 2012 Japan Self-Defense Force Marching Festival at the Nippon Budokan Arena in Tokyo Nov. 17. Hours of practice were put into the festival by the Marines to ensure their performance with the other bands would go smoothly. - Marines of the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band play side by side with numerous bands from the Japan Self-Defense Force during the 2012 Japan Self-Defense Force Marching Festival at the Nippon Budokan Arena in Tokyo Nov. 17. Hours of practice were put into the festival by the Marines to ensure their performance with the other bands would go smoothly.
Marines conduct an amphibious landing at Camp Schwab in the authorized landing area Nov. 15 as part of Exercise Keen Sword 2013. "The primary goal of the assault amphibious vehicles during this operation was to provide a lift capability to the infantry and to conduct an amphibious assault," said Master Sgt. Frank Edling, the operations chief with AAV Company, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Marines and AAVs are with CAB and 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, which is assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. - Marines conduct an amphibious landing at Camp Schwab in the authorized landing area Nov. 15 as part of Exercise Keen Sword 2013. "The primary goal of the assault amphibious vehicles during this operation was to provide a lift capability to the infantry and to conduct an amphibious assault," said Master Sgt. Frank Edling, the operations chief with AAV Company, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Marines and AAVs are with CAB and 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, which is assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division.