Oct 07 2020

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Blaz conduct the first flag raising of the new command, marking the initial operation capability of the base in Dededo, Guam, Oct. 1, 2020.

Staff Sgt. John Ewald

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Blaz conduct the first flag raising of the new command, marking the initial operation capability of the base in Dededo, Guam, Oct. 1, 2020. MCB Camp Blaz is the first Marine Corps base activated since the commissioning of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Georgia on March 1, 1952. The Marine Corps plans to hold a formal activation ceremony for the new base in the spring of 2021. MCB Camp Blaz, named after Brig. Gen. Vicente Tomas Garrido Blaz, a Marine officer of 29 years and former Guam delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives, symbolizes Guam’s contributions to national security and the continued partnership between the Marine Corps and the Government of Guam. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. John Ewald)

Oct 07 2020

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Andrew Barkley, left, currently assigned to Task Force Safe Guard, administers a COVID-19 test to Sgt. Maj. Michael P. Woods, right, at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 29, 2020.

Lance Cpl. Francesca Landis

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Andrew Barkley, left, currently assigned to Task Force Safe Guard, administers a COVID-19 test to Sgt. Maj. Michael P. Woods, right, at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 29, 2020. Woods, the III Marine Expeditionary Force sergeant major, received the test as part of III MEF Health Protection Condition preventive measures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Francesca Landis)

Oct 07 2020

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment (V12), 3d Marine Division, guides their fellow Marine during a pulley system during the Infantry Jungle Skills Course (IJSC) at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan, September 17th, 2020.

Cpl. Alize Sotelo

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment (V12), 3d Marine Division, guides their fellow Marine during a pulley system during the Infantry Jungle Skills Course (IJSC) at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan, September 17th, 2020. IJSC is a two-week long course that teaches Marines to increase survivability and lethality while operating in a jungle environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alize Sotelo)

Oct 07 2020

Lance Cpl. Jose Matias, an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Supply Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group (MLG), helps set up a Combat Operations Center (COC) on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Aug 28, 2020.

Pfc. Courtney Robertson

Lance Cpl. Jose Matias, an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Supply Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group (MLG), helps set up a Combat Operations Center (COC) on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Aug 28, 2020. Marines with 3rd Supply Battalion practice setting up COCs to prepare for future operations. Matias, a native of New Bedford, Massachusetts, graduated from New Bedford High School in 2014 and enlisted of out recruiting station Swansea in 2019. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Force’s comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Courtney A. Robertson)

Oct 07 2020

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary Reeves, a plane captain, with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, executes refueling operations, Aug. 18, 2020, on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan.

Lance Cpl. Karis Mattingly

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary Reeves, a plane captain, with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, executes refueling operations, Aug. 18, 2020, on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. MCAS Futenma was essential to mission success in getting F-35B aircrafts refueled and back to the operation. VMFA-121 is the first forward-deployed Marine F-35B squadron, capable of close air support and strike missions in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Karis Mattingly)

Oct 07 2020

Marines with Combat Logistic Battalion (CLB) 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), carry a simulated combat casualty to a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st MEU, during a nightingale exercise at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, July 29, 2020.

Sgt. Audrey Rampton

Marines with Combat Logistic Battalion (CLB) 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), carry a simulated combat casualty to a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st MEU, during a nightingale exercise at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, July 29, 2020. During a nightingale, Marines and Sailors provide tactical combat casualty care and evacuation of combat casualties. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. The 31st MEU has implemented strict health protection measures and will continue to conduct mission essential training in support of regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Audrey M.C. Rampton)

Oct 07 2020

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division under the Unit Deployment Program, shoot targets during a platoon attack range on Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, June 23, 2020.

Cpl. Savannah Mesimer

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division under the Unit Deployment Program, shoot targets during a platoon attack range on Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, June 23, 2020. The Marines were participating in exercise Fuji Viper, an annual exercise focused on sustaining individual and small unit proficiency, independent platoon proficiency, and small unit decision making. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Savannah Mesimer)

Oct 07 2020

U.S. Marines with Company C, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, assigned to 3rd Marine Division under the Unit Deployment Program, fire at targets during a high-explosive weapons range on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan,

Cpl. Donovan Massieperez

U.S. Marines with Company C, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, assigned to 3rd Marine Division under the Unit Deployment Program, fire at targets during a high-explosive weapons range on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2020. The high-explosive weapons range provides Marines with an opportunity to sharpen their marksmanship skills with M203 and M32 grenade Launchers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Donovan Massieperez)

Oct 07 2020

Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, hosted the Earth Day Camp Foster Clean up April 27, 2020, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan.

Cpl. Christopher Madero

Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, hosted the Earth Day Camp Foster Clean up April 27, 2020, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Uniformed members assigned to the battalion executed this event within the guidelines of COVID-19 restrictions by working in pairs, not congregating in groups larger than 10 and exercising social distancing throughout the event. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Madero)

Oct 07 2020

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA-AW) 533 lands at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 17, 2020. Marines with VMFA(AW) - 533, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, take part in a rotational unit deployment program to supplement Marine Aircraft Group 12.

Lance Cpl. Tyler Harmon

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA-AW) 533 lands at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 17, 2020. Marines with VMFA(AW) - 533, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, take part in a rotational unit deployment program to supplement Marine Aircraft Group 12. The deployment enables MAG-12 to maintain its obligation to the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between Japan and U.S. while facilitating the safe transition for VMFA(AW) - 242 from F/A-18D Hornets to the F-35B Lightning II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Harmon)

Oct 07 2020

Camp Mujuk is a vital installation located on the Korean Peninsula that allows operational units a forward staging area in close proximity to the Republic of Korea Marine Corps as well as being readily available to support any contingency or humanitarian relief efforts that may arise in the Indo-Asia Pacific region.

Sgt. Royce Dorman

Camp Mujuk is a vital installation located on the Korean Peninsula that allows operational units a forward staging area in close proximity to the Republic of Korea Marine Corps as well as being readily available to support any contingency or humanitarian relief efforts that may arise in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. The Marines stationed at Camp Mujuk are stewards of the only Marine Corps installation located in South Korea and support over 4,000 Marines a year through various bi-lateral and multi-lateral exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Royce Dorman)