Capt. Wang Weijin samples purified water from the U.S. miniature deployable assistance water purification system June 19 at a mock disaster site in Biang, Brunei as part of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations humanitarian assistance and disaster relief and military medicine exercise. Engineers with China, Singapore and the U.S. demonstrated their water purification capabilities to senior leaders at the disaster site. Weijin is an engineer with the People’s Liberation Army of China. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock/Released) - Capt. Wang Weijin samples purified water from the U.S. miniature deployable assistance water purification system June 19 at a mock disaster site in Biang, Brunei as part of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations humanitarian assistance and disaster relief and military medicine exercise. Engineers with China, Singapore and the U.S. demonstrated their water purification capabilities to senior leaders at the disaster site. Weijin is an engineer with the People’s Liberation Army of China. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock/Released)
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks as the guest of honor during the 2013 Okinawa Memorial Service for All War Dead June 23 at the Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Park in Itoman. Abe expressed remorse on behalf of the nation for those who died and assured the audience that he keeps their memory close to his heart. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Manning/Released) - Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks as the guest of honor during the 2013 Okinawa Memorial Service for All War Dead June 23 at the Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Park in Itoman. Abe expressed remorse on behalf of the nation for those who died and assured the audience that he keeps their memory close to his heart. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Manning/Released)
Mark Richter, right, measures the surface temperature of a prototype uniform material worn by Cpl. Adrian A. Sotelo June 19 at the Jungle Warfare Training Center. Richter is the program manager of the Marine expeditionary rifle squad program, Marine Corps Systems Command, and Sotelo is an assault amphibious vehicle mechanic, Assault Amphibian Battalion, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Photo by Cpl. Mark Stroud - Mark Richter, right, measures the surface temperature of a prototype uniform material worn by Cpl. Adrian A. Sotelo June 19 at the Jungle Warfare Training Center. Richter is the program manager of the Marine expeditionary rifle squad program, Marine Corps Systems Command, and Sotelo is an assault amphibious vehicle mechanic, Assault Amphibian Battalion, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Photo by Cpl. Mark Stroud
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Sara M. Ohlms explains the procedures for firing the M-240B machine gun to Republic of Korea Marine Cpl. Kim Hun Woo June 19 at Su Seong Re Range, Pohang, ROK during a live-fire exercise. The Marines practiced proper protocol for loading and , firing and remedial action for weapons malfunctions during the exercise. Ohlms is a military policewoman with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Woo is a military policeman with 1st Division Military Police Company, 1st Republic of Korea Marine Corps Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David N. Hersey/Released) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Sara M. Ohlms explains the procedures for firing the M-240B machine gun to Republic of Korea Marine Cpl. Kim Hun Woo June 19 at Su Seong Re Range, Pohang, ROK during a live-fire exercise. The Marines practiced proper protocol for loading and , firing and remedial action for weapons malfunctions during the exercise. Ohlms is a military policewoman with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Woo is a military policeman with 1st Division Military Police Company, 1st Republic of Korea Marine Corps Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David N. Hersey/Released)
Cpl. Nicolas M. Lemon encourages his military working dog Cobra to subdue a decoy June 11 on Camp Hansen during aggression and detection training. A volunteer with a bite sleeve or suit serves as the decoy, allowing the handlers to provide their working dogs with positive reinforcement. Lemon is a military working dog handler and Cobra is a patrol, explosive detector dog with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. Ranum/Released) - Cpl. Nicolas M. Lemon encourages his military working dog Cobra to subdue a decoy June 11 on Camp Hansen during aggression and detection training. A volunteer with a bite sleeve or suit serves as the decoy, allowing the handlers to provide their working dogs with positive reinforcement. Lemon is a military working dog handler and Cobra is a patrol, explosive detector dog with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. Ranum/Released)
Marines perform groundskeeping around the World Mission Christian School and Church June 15 in Nakagusuku. Throughout the day, volunteers pulled weeds, cut the grass, trimmed the hedges, and picked up litter in order to beautify the school area. The Marines are with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. Photo by Lance Cpl. Pete Sanders - Marines perform groundskeeping around the World Mission Christian School and Church June 15 in Nakagusuku. Throughout the day, volunteers pulled weeds, cut the grass, trimmed the hedges, and picked up litter in order to beautify the school area. The Marines are with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. Photo by Lance Cpl. Pete Sanders
Col. William J. Truax Jr. discusses the Marine Corps’ mission in the Asia-Pacific region to university students June 21 at Camp Foster during the 65th Japan-American Student Conference. The conference focuses on the importance of the Marine Corps relationship with Japan and the alliance between Japan and the U.S. Truax is the assistant chief of staff, G-7, government and external affairs, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. The students are from 16 different universities in Japan. Photo by Lance Cpl. John S. Gargano - Col. William J. Truax Jr. discusses the Marine Corps’ mission in the Asia-Pacific region to university students June 21 at Camp Foster during the 65th Japan-American Student Conference. The conference focuses on the importance of the Marine Corps relationship with Japan and the alliance between Japan and the U.S. Truax is the assistant chief of staff, G-7, government and external affairs, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. The students are from 16 different universities in Japan. Photo by Lance Cpl. John S. Gargano
Erin M. Belden, left, demonstrates the proper fit of a dive and snorkeling mask June 25 at Tsunami Scuba on Camp Foster. Prior to an aquatic outing, ensure all gear fits properly and works correctly, according to Belden, an operations supervisor at Tsunami Scuba, Marine Corps Community Services. Photo by Lance Cpl. Pete Sanders - Erin M. Belden, left, demonstrates the proper fit of a dive and snorkeling mask June 25 at Tsunami Scuba on Camp Foster. Prior to an aquatic outing, ensure all gear fits properly and works correctly, according to Belden, an operations supervisor at Tsunami Scuba, Marine Corps Community Services. Photo by Lance Cpl. Pete Sanders
Lance Cpl. Amanda V. Davis, left, laughs with Japanese students June 19 at the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band Hall during a language and cultural exchange. The Marines and students traded cultural pointers and language skills. The students are with the University of the Ryukyus Wind Orchestra Band Club, and the Marines are with the III MEF Band. Photo by Lance Cpl. John S. Gargano - Lance Cpl. Amanda V. Davis, left, laughs with Japanese students June 19 at the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band Hall during a language and cultural exchange. The Marines and students traded cultural pointers and language skills. The students are with the University of the Ryukyus Wind Orchestra Band Club, and the Marines are with the III MEF Band. Photo by Lance Cpl. John S. Gargano
Lance Cpl. Adriel Lopez demonstrates to officers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force how to use an Alpha-Beta-Gamma-Neutron Detector AN/PDR-77 June 24 at Camp Courtney. The AN/PDR-77 RADIAC set is a portable radiation detector that has the capability of detecting and measuring alpha, beta, gamma, and low-energy x-ray radiation. Lopez and other chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defense Marines trained with JGSDF officers as a way to promote interoperability in case of a natural or man-made disaster. The officers are with the Nuclear Biological Chemical Company, 15th Brigade, JGSDF and Lopez is a CBRN specialist with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian A. Marion/Released) - Lance Cpl. Adriel Lopez demonstrates to officers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force how to use an Alpha-Beta-Gamma-Neutron Detector AN/PDR-77 June 24 at Camp Courtney. The AN/PDR-77 RADIAC set is a portable radiation detector that has the capability of detecting and measuring alpha, beta, gamma, and low-energy x-ray radiation. Lopez and other chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defense Marines trained with JGSDF officers as a way to promote interoperability in case of a natural or man-made disaster. The officers are with the Nuclear Biological Chemical Company, 15th Brigade, JGSDF and Lopez is a CBRN specialist with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian A. Marion/Released)