Marines participating in predeployment training fire their M4 carbine rifles at targets on Camp Hansen March 16. The purpose of the training is to prepare the Marines for their upcoming deployments to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. - Marines participating in predeployment training fire their M4 carbine rifles at targets on Camp Hansen March 16. The purpose of the training is to prepare the Marines for their upcoming deployments to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers practice cross-country skiing at the Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, March 5, during Exercise Forest Light 12-2. The Marines and JGSDF soldiers spent hours practicing different techniques taught by JGSDF ski instructors. The purpose of Forest Light 12-2 was to enhance the interoperability of Marines and JGSDF members while increasing individual and unit readiness in a cold-weather environment. - Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers practice cross-country skiing at the Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, March 5, during Exercise Forest Light 12-2. The Marines and JGSDF soldiers spent hours practicing different techniques taught by JGSDF ski instructors. The purpose of Forest Light 12-2 was to enhance the interoperability of Marines and JGSDF members while increasing individual and unit readiness in a cold-weather environment.
Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 35 search the bodies of mock enemy combatants at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, March 8. CLR-35 is part of 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 35 search the bodies of mock enemy combatants at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, March 8. CLR-35 is part of 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Retired Lt. Gen. Lawrence F. Snowden pays respect by bowing to the official Japanese party prior to giving his speech during the 67th Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor ceremony here March 14. The Battle of Iwo Jima lasted for 36 days and resulted in nearly 30,000 lives lost from both nations. This ceremony gave both countries the opportunity to honor the service members who lost their lives 67 years ago. The commemoration was hosted by the Iwo Jima Associations of America and Japan and coordinated with assistance from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of Japan and the U.S. Marine Corps. Snowden is the chairman of Iwo Jima Association of America. - Retired Lt. Gen. Lawrence F. Snowden pays respect by bowing to the official Japanese party prior to giving his speech during the 67th Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor ceremony here March 14. The Battle of Iwo Jima lasted for 36 days and resulted in nearly 30,000 lives lost from both nations. This ceremony gave both countries the opportunity to honor the service members who lost their lives 67 years ago. The commemoration was hosted by the Iwo Jima Associations of America and Japan and coordinated with assistance from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of Japan and the U.S. Marine Corps. Snowden is the chairman of Iwo Jima Association of America.
Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 35 discuss the correct path to reach an objective while conducting land navigation near Mount Fuji March 1. CLR-35 is part of 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 35 discuss the correct path to reach an objective while conducting land navigation near Mount Fuji March 1. CLR-35 is part of 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Marines with Headquarters Battalion participate in grenade drills in the Central Training Area near Camp Hansen March 5. The purpose of the platoon is to provide expeditionary security in the event the division goes forward during humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions or any other contingency operation. - Marines with Headquarters Battalion participate in grenade drills in the Central Training Area near Camp Hansen March 5. The purpose of the platoon is to provide expeditionary security in the event the division goes forward during humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions or any other contingency operation.
Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 4 conduct a combat logistics patrol through Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 21. The patrol successfully resupplied forward operating bases in the area despite treacherous road conditions created by inclement weather. The battalion is part of 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward). - Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 4 conduct a combat logistics patrol through Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 21. The patrol successfully resupplied forward operating bases in the area despite treacherous road conditions created by inclement weather. The battalion is part of 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward).