Lt. Col. Thomas E. Frederick, center, mans a jackhammer with Sgt. Joseph R. Pachco, left, and Lance Cpl. Devin J. Ward at Tinian's West Field, May 18th, during Exercise Geiger Fury 2012. The Marines use the jackhammer to drive M-31 arresting gear stakes into the runway at the field. Frederick is the executive officer of Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Pachco and Ward are expeditionary airfield technicians with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, MAG-12, 1st MAW, III MEF. - Lt. Col. Thomas E. Frederick, center, mans a jackhammer with Sgt. Joseph R. Pachco, left, and Lance Cpl. Devin J. Ward at Tinian's West Field, May 18th, during Exercise Geiger Fury 2012. The Marines use the jackhammer to drive M-31 arresting gear stakes into the runway at the field. Frederick is the executive officer of Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Pachco and Ward are expeditionary airfield technicians with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, MAG-12, 1st MAW, III MEF.

Lance Cpl. Travis M. Stewart tightens the chains holding down a multi-mission vehicle at Patrol Base Habib, Helmand province, Afghanistan May 5. The MMV was one of the vehicles retrograded by Combat Logistics Battalion 4 from the base in preparation for the departure of Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment. Stewart is a motor vehicle operator with CLB-4, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward), I Marine Expeditionary Force. - Lance Cpl. Travis M. Stewart tightens the chains holding down a multi-mission vehicle at Patrol Base Habib, Helmand province, Afghanistan May 5. The MMV was one of the vehicles retrograded by Combat Logistics Battalion 4 from the base in preparation for the departure of Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment. Stewart is a motor vehicle operator with CLB-4, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward), I Marine Expeditionary Force.

Capt. Kimberly A. Julka and Gunnery Sgt. Brian T. Chambless retire the guidon during a deactivation ceremony on Camp Kinser May 18. The ceremony was for the Military Police Company with Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Julka served as company commander and Chambless was the company first sergeant for MP Company. - Capt. Kimberly A. Julka and Gunnery Sgt. Brian T. Chambless retire the guidon during a deactivation ceremony on Camp Kinser May 18. The ceremony was for the Military Police Company with Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Julka served as company commander and Chambless was the company first sergeant for MP Company.

Cpl. Jacob A. Soller provides security while his team practices clearing a building during the culminating event of a small-unit leadership exercise at Camp Hansen May 9. The Marines employed clearing techniques, which they learned the previous day. Soller is a field radio operator with Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Cpl. Jacob A. Soller provides security while his team practices clearing a building during the culminating event of a small-unit leadership exercise at Camp Hansen May 9. The Marines employed clearing techniques, which they learned the previous day. Soller is a field radio operator with Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Gunnery Sgt. John S. Mosser, right, is presented the Gunnery Sergeant John A. Basilone Award for Courage and Commitment by Lt. Col. Travis L. Homiak during a ceremony at Camp Schwab May 3. Mosser is a platoon sergeant with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Homiak is the commanding officer of 3rd Recon. Bn. - Gunnery Sgt. John S. Mosser, right, is presented the Gunnery Sergeant John A. Basilone Award for Courage and Commitment by Lt. Col. Travis L. Homiak during a ceremony at Camp Schwab May 3. Mosser is a platoon sergeant with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Homiak is the commanding officer of 3rd Recon. Bn.

Japanese and U.S. government officials and Okinawans celebrate at the reception for the Okinawa Reversion 40th anniversary ceremony at the Okinawa Convention Center in Ginowan City May 15. The 40th anniversary of the Reversion is an incredible landmark in the relationship between the U.S. and Japan, said John Roos, U.S. Ambassador to Japan. It is another symbol of the deep relationship between our two countries. - Japanese and U.S. government officials and Okinawans celebrate at the reception for the Okinawa Reversion 40th anniversary ceremony at the Okinawa Convention Center in Ginowan City May 15. The 40th anniversary of the Reversion is an incredible landmark in the relationship between the U.S. and Japan, said John Roos, U.S. Ambassador to Japan. It is another symbol of the deep relationship between our two countries.

A Marine color guard salutes the playing of the Japanese and American national anthems during the opening ceremony of the Camp Fuji friendship festival at the Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji May 12. The festival provided an opportunity for the local community and the Marines to come together and celebrate the relationship fostered between them. - A Marine color guard salutes the playing of the Japanese and American national anthems during the opening ceremony of the Camp Fuji friendship festival at the Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji May 12. The festival provided an opportunity for the local community and the Marines to come together and celebrate the relationship fostered between them.

Marines with the III MEF combat shooting team navigate through an obstacle course during AASAM 2012 in Puckapunyal, Australia, May 10. - Marines with the III MEF combat shooting team navigate through an obstacle course during AASAM 2012 in Puckapunyal, Australia, May 10.