A KC-130J Hercules aircraft lands on North Field’s Baker runway on Tinian Island May 30 during Exercise Geiger Fury 2012. The aircraft was the first to land on the runway since 1947. Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152’s mission is to provide a Marine air-ground task force commander with aerial refueling, assault support, aerial delivery, battlefield illumination and other support. The squadron was awarded the Commandant’s Aviation Trophy for 2012 April 1, which recognizes the best overall performance and accomplishment of all assigned tasks by a Marine aviation squadron. The squadron is part of Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - A KC-130J Hercules aircraft lands on North Field’s Baker runway on Tinian Island May 30 during Exercise Geiger Fury 2012. The aircraft was the first to land on the runway since 1947. Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152’s mission is to provide a Marine air-ground task force commander with aerial refueling, assault support, aerial delivery, battlefield illumination and other support. The squadron was awarded the Commandant’s Aviation Trophy for 2012 April 1, which recognizes the best overall performance and accomplishment of all assigned tasks by a Marine aviation squadron. The squadron is part of Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Marines and sailors use “stop” cards to show presenters when they think a scenario has gone too far during a Sex Signals presentation April 10 at Camp Hansen. Sex Signals is different from typical sexual assault prevention programs because it incorporates improvisation, education and audience participation to provide insight on dating, sex and consent. - Marines and sailors use “stop” cards to show presenters when they think a scenario has gone too far during a Sex Signals presentation April 10 at Camp Hansen. Sex Signals is different from typical sexual assault prevention programs because it incorporates improvisation, education and audience participation to provide insight on dating, sex and consent.
Lance Cpls. Josiah A. LeCleir, front, and Tyler D. Baldwin help children safely cross the road on their way to school April 15 in Uruma City. As part of a two-week safety campaign, Marines volunteered to help new students learn proper procedures for safely crossing roads. LeCleir is a ground radio operator with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Baldwin is a telephone systems and personal computer repairer with the battalion. - Lance Cpls. Josiah A. LeCleir, front, and Tyler D. Baldwin help children safely cross the road on their way to school April 15 in Uruma City. As part of a two-week safety campaign, Marines volunteered to help new students learn proper procedures for safely crossing roads. LeCleir is a ground radio operator with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Baldwin is a telephone systems and personal computer repairer with the battalion.
An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter and a UH-1Y helicopter depart Kadena Air Base for surface-to-air missile simulation training on Ie Shima April 12. Marines used foam missiles nicknamed “smokey SAMs” during the training to allow pilots to practice evasive maneuvers. The aircraft are with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter and a UH-1Y helicopter depart Kadena Air Base for surface-to-air missile simulation training on Ie Shima April 12. Marines used foam missiles nicknamed “smokey SAMs” during the training to allow pilots to practice evasive maneuvers. The aircraft are with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
CENTRAL TRAINING AREA, OKINAWA, Japan—Lance Cpl. Andrew R. Becker provides security as an MV-22B Osprey touches down at the central training area April 11 during a casualty evacuation drill. Becker is a combat engineer with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Osprey is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Mike Granahan/Released) - CENTRAL TRAINING AREA, OKINAWA, Japan—Lance Cpl. Andrew R. Becker provides security as an MV-22B Osprey touches down at the central training area April 11 during a casualty evacuation drill. Becker is a combat engineer with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Osprey is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Mike Granahan/Released)
Staff Sgt. Austen P. Harms teaches his 5-year-old daughter Haleigh-Ann basic Marine Corps martial arts program techniques during a junior warrior day at Camp Kinser April 12. Throughout the day, children participated in many activities, including an obstacle course, martial arts and tricycle races. Harms is a motor transport maintenance chief with Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd MLG, III MEF. - Staff Sgt. Austen P. Harms teaches his 5-year-old daughter Haleigh-Ann basic Marine Corps martial arts program techniques during a junior warrior day at Camp Kinser April 12. Throughout the day, children participated in many activities, including an obstacle course, martial arts and tricycle races. Harms is a motor transport maintenance chief with Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd MLG, III MEF.
Navy Capt. Richard Weathers and 1st Lt. Ryan Ackland salute Ernie Pyle’s memorial at Ie Shima April 14 during the 69th memorial ceremony in honor of Pyle’s service as a war correspondent. Pyle was a correspondent during World War II and reported alongside service members in the Europe, Africa and Pacific theaters. He was killed while reporting on Ie Shima in 1945, just months before the end of the war. Weathers is the commanding officer of Commander Fleet Activities Okinawa, and Ackland is the officer in charge of operations for Ie Shima Training Facility. - Navy Capt. Richard Weathers and 1st Lt. Ryan Ackland salute Ernie Pyle’s memorial at Ie Shima April 14 during the 69th memorial ceremony in honor of Pyle’s service as a war correspondent. Pyle was a correspondent during World War II and reported alongside service members in the Europe, Africa and Pacific theaters. He was killed while reporting on Ie Shima in 1945, just months before the end of the war. Weathers is the commanding officer of Commander Fleet Activities Okinawa, and Ackland is the officer in charge of operations for Ie Shima Training Facility.
Armed Forces of the Philippines Marines fire an M101 105 mm howitzer during artillery live-fire training April 12 at Crow Valley, Republic of the Philippines. The Philippine and U.S. Marines took turns demonstrating their equipment, according to U.S. Marine Capt. Ricardo R. Bitanga, the executive officer for Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force. The training is part of exercise Balikatan 2013, an annual bilateral exercise in its 29th iteration, which provides a venue for Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military forces to develop and continue to enhance interoperability across a wide range of military actions. - Armed Forces of the Philippines Marines fire an M101 105 mm howitzer during artillery live-fire training April 12 at Crow Valley, Republic of the Philippines. The Philippine and U.S. Marines took turns demonstrating their equipment, according to U.S. Marine Capt. Ricardo R. Bitanga, the executive officer for Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force. The training is part of exercise Balikatan 2013, an annual bilateral exercise in its 29th iteration, which provides a venue for Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military forces to develop and continue to enhance interoperability across a wide range of military actions.
U.S. Marine Sgt. Aaron M. Blackstone competes in a push-up competition during a community relations event April 12 at Maruglo Elementary School in Capas, Tarlac, Republic of the Philippines. Armed Forces of the Philippines Marines, and U.S. Marines and sailors visited the school to play games with the children as well as drop off educational supplies. The service members are currently participating in Balikatan 2013, an annual bilateral exercise in its 29th iteration, which provides a venue for the AFP and U.S. militaries to develop and continue to enhance interoperability across a wide range of military actions. Blackstone is a refrigeration mechanic with 3rd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force and a Newark, Ohio native - U.S. Marine Sgt. Aaron M. Blackstone competes in a push-up competition during a community relations event April 12 at Maruglo Elementary School in Capas, Tarlac, Republic of the Philippines. Armed Forces of the Philippines Marines, and U.S. Marines and sailors visited the school to play games with the children as well as drop off educational supplies. The service members are currently participating in Balikatan 2013, an annual bilateral exercise in its 29th iteration, which provides a venue for the AFP and U.S. militaries to develop and continue to enhance interoperability across a wide range of military actions. Blackstone is a refrigeration mechanic with 3rd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force and a Newark, Ohio native
Philippine Marine Staff Sgt. Calixton Deatras blows onto a charred bamboo stem to demonstrate how to start a fire at Zambales, Philippines, April 10 during a jungle environmental survival training course as a part of Exercise Balikatan 2013. Balikatan is an annual Philippine-U.S. bilateral exercise. Humanitarian assistance and training activities enable the Philippine and American service members to build lasting relationships, train together and provide assistance in communities where the need is the greatest. Deatras is the armory noncommissioned officer with the Philippines Force Reconnaissance Battalion. The U.S. service members are with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, and Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III MEF. - Philippine Marine Staff Sgt. Calixton Deatras blows onto a charred bamboo stem to demonstrate how to start a fire at Zambales, Philippines, April 10 during a jungle environmental survival training course as a part of Exercise Balikatan 2013. Balikatan is an annual Philippine-U.S. bilateral exercise. Humanitarian assistance and training activities enable the Philippine and American service members to build lasting relationships, train together and provide assistance in communities where the need is the greatest. Deatras is the armory noncommissioned officer with the Philippines Force Reconnaissance Battalion. The U.S. service members are with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, and Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III MEF.