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.
Bulk fuel specialists set up fuel bladders in preparation for an amphibious assault fuel system exercise at the Camp Hansen parade deck May 7. The Marines are with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Bulk fuel specialists set up fuel bladders in preparation for an amphibious assault fuel system exercise at the Camp Hansen parade deck May 7. The Marines are with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Col. Leo A. Falcam Jr. speaks to Marines and family members gathered to honor him at his retirement ceremony at Hangar 456 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma May 4. Falcam spoke about his time in the Marine Corps and on Okinawa. During the ceremony, he was awarded the Legion of Merit medal, certificate of commendation from Commander in Chief President Barack Obama and two general officer-level letters of appreciation. Falcam was the deputy commander of Marine Corps Installations Pacific. - Col. Leo A. Falcam Jr. speaks to Marines and family members gathered to honor him at his retirement ceremony at Hangar 456 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma May 4. Falcam spoke about his time in the Marine Corps and on Okinawa. During the ceremony, he was awarded the Legion of Merit medal, certificate of commendation from Commander in Chief President Barack Obama and two general officer-level letters of appreciation. Falcam was the deputy commander of Marine Corps Installations Pacific.
Sgt. Davide Perna, marksman with the III Marine Expeditionary Force combat shooting detachment, competes with an Australian soldier during the first day of the Australian Army Skill at Arms Meeting in Puckapunyal, Australia, May 7. - Sgt. Davide Perna, marksman with the III Marine Expeditionary Force combat shooting detachment, competes with an Australian soldier during the first day of the Australian Army Skill at Arms Meeting in Puckapunyal, Australia, May 7.
Sgt. Timmy J. Crochet hugs his wife Cassandra and son Jestin at the explosive ordnance disposal shop on Camp Hansen May 4 after returning from a six and a half-month deployment in Helmand province, Afghanistan. 3rd EOD Co. is part of 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Crochet is an explosive ordnance disposal technician with 3rd EOD Co. - Sgt. Timmy J. Crochet hugs his wife Cassandra and son Jestin at the explosive ordnance disposal shop on Camp Hansen May 4 after returning from a six and a half-month deployment in Helmand province, Afghanistan. 3rd EOD Co. is part of 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Crochet is an explosive ordnance disposal technician with 3rd EOD Co.
Marines wash up to the shore at Kin Blue Training Area during a scout swimmers course April 30. Marines learned how to operate using different methods of entry and egress from the beach. The technique known as washing up allows Marines to use the natural effects of the waves to carry them ashore. - Marines wash up to the shore at Kin Blue Training Area during a scout swimmers course April 30. Marines learned how to operate using different methods of entry and egress from the beach. The technique known as washing up allows Marines to use the natural effects of the waves to carry them ashore.
Lance Cpl. Zachary A. Whitman familiarizes himself with the M27 infantry automatic rifle in preparation for the Australian Army Skill at Arms Meeting 2012. AASAM is a multilateral, multinational event allowing Marines to exchange skills tactics, techniques and procedures with members of the Australian Army, as well as other international militaries in friendly competition. Whitman is a marksman with the III Marine Expeditionary Force detachment. - Lance Cpl. Zachary A. Whitman familiarizes himself with the M27 infantry automatic rifle in preparation for the Australian Army Skill at Arms Meeting 2012. AASAM is a multilateral, multinational event allowing Marines to exchange skills tactics, techniques and procedures with members of the Australian Army, as well as other international militaries in friendly competition. Whitman is a marksman with the III Marine Expeditionary Force detachment.