Soldiers execute static-line jumps out of a Marine-piloted KC-130J Hercules aircraft March 17 over the Tsuken Jima water drop zone near White Beach Naval Facility. The soldiers are with 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne). - Soldiers execute static-line jumps out of a Marine-piloted KC-130J Hercules aircraft March 17 over the Tsuken Jima water drop zone near White Beach Naval Facility. The soldiers are with 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne).
Air Force engineers pull a 7-ton truck during a St. Patrick’s Day field meet March 15 at Camp Hansen. The field meet consisted of different events relating to the engineering job field, including a sway-brace throw, find-the-rebar challenge, blarney stone toss, bangalore rush and chariot race. - Air Force engineers pull a 7-ton truck during a St. Patrick’s Day field meet March 15 at Camp Hansen. The field meet consisted of different events relating to the engineering job field, including a sway-brace throw, find-the-rebar challenge, blarney stone toss, bangalore rush and chariot race.
Marines discuss firing techniques with members of the Guam Police Department’s Special Weapons and Tactics team during marksmanship training March 6 at Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Guam. The Marines are participating in Exercise Guahan Shield, which is designed to facilitate multiservice engagements, set conditions for bilateral and multilateral training opportunities, and support rapid response to potential crises and contingency operations throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The Marines are with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment. - Marines discuss firing techniques with members of the Guam Police Department’s Special Weapons and Tactics team during marksmanship training March 6 at Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Guam. The Marines are participating in Exercise Guahan Shield, which is designed to facilitate multiservice engagements, set conditions for bilateral and multilateral training opportunities, and support rapid response to potential crises and contingency operations throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The Marines are with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment.
During training, 3rd Marine Logistics Group chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense specialists scan the perimeter of a building March 18 at Camp Kinser. The Marines are with 3rd MLG, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - During training, 3rd Marine Logistics Group chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense specialists scan the perimeter of a building March 18 at Camp Kinser. The Marines are with 3rd MLG, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Capt. Tetsuya Sato conducts three bands March 17 during the 18th Annual Combined Concert at Tedako Hall in Urasoe City. The JGSDF 15th Band, Japan Air Self-Defense Force Southwestern Air Band and III Marine Expeditionary Force Band concluded the concert with a combined performance. Sato is the conductor of the JASDF Southwestern Air Band. - Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Capt. Tetsuya Sato conducts three bands March 17 during the 18th Annual Combined Concert at Tedako Hall in Urasoe City. The JGSDF 15th Band, Japan Air Self-Defense Force Southwestern Air Band and III Marine Expeditionary Force Band concluded the concert with a combined performance. Sato is the conductor of the JASDF Southwestern Air Band.
Marines of Assault Amphibious Vehicle Company stack up and begin to move toward their objective Jan. 10, 2012, at combat town in the Central Training Area. CAB began its storied history as 1st Amphibian Tractor Battalion Feb. 16, 1942, at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., before moving to its current home on Camp Schwab in July of 1969. The battalion was redesignated to its current name Oct. 5, 1994. - Marines of Assault Amphibious Vehicle Company stack up and begin to move toward their objective Jan. 10, 2012, at combat town in the Central Training Area. CAB began its storied history as 1st Amphibian Tractor Battalion Feb. 16, 1942, at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., before moving to its current home on Camp Schwab in July of 1969. The battalion was redesignated to its current name Oct. 5, 1994.
A combined Japan-U.S. color guard prepares to retire the colors during the reunion of honor ceremony March 13 at Iwo To, Japan. The ceremony commemorated the 68th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, during which approximately 30,000 Japanese and American service members lost their lives. Japan and U.S. veterans of the battle, along with active-duty service members, came together to honor those who fought valiantly. - A combined Japan-U.S. color guard prepares to retire the colors during the reunion of honor ceremony March 13 at Iwo To, Japan. The ceremony commemorated the 68th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, during which approximately 30,000 Japanese and American service members lost their lives. Japan and U.S. veterans of the battle, along with active-duty service members, came together to honor those who fought valiantly.
1st Lt. Dallas W. Beaty, right, plays basketball during Discovery Day festivities March 9 with children from Umatac, Guam. Beaty is an infantry officer with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. - 1st Lt. Dallas W. Beaty, right, plays basketball during Discovery Day festivities March 9 with children from Umatac, Guam. Beaty is an infantry officer with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program.
Haruna Kinoshita, children and families from Oshima Island and the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band perform a song at the close of a memorial ceremony March 11 at Oshima Elementary School. The ceremony honored the lives lost during the Great East Japan Earthquake and subsequent tsunami of March 11, 2011. Kinoshita is a volunteer performer. - Haruna Kinoshita, children and families from Oshima Island and the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band perform a song at the close of a memorial ceremony March 11 at Oshima Elementary School. The ceremony honored the lives lost during the Great East Japan Earthquake and subsequent tsunami of March 11, 2011. Kinoshita is a volunteer performer.