Yama Sakura proves value. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
A 3rd Marine Division convoy form a jump command post during Exercise Yama Sakura Jan. 28 on Camp Courtney. A jump CP configuration allows the commanding general to tour his area of operations while maintaining... More
Lt. Col. Toshiharu Fukamizu waits to sign the memorandum
Lt. Col. Toshiharu Fukamizu waits to sign the memorandum of agreement at the Hijudai Maneuver Area Feb. 8. The memorandum of agreement is a set of rules that allows both the Japanese and Marine Corps to fulfill... More
Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and
Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, look on as a firing mission is verified at the Hijudai M... More
Members of the Kyushu Defense Bureau and Marines with
Members of the Kyushu Defense Bureau and Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, hold a press conference at the Hijudai Maneuver Area Feb. 9. The c... More
JGSDF tour facilities, observe AAV capabilities
Assault amphibious vehicles of Combat Assault Battalion show their cross- country capabilities during a demonstration at Camp Schwab July 10. The AAV crewmen demonstrated the capabilities to members of the Japa... More
Lt. Col. Terry M. Paustenbaugh, left, gives a speech
Lt. Col. Terry M. Paustenbaugh, left, gives a speech to Marines, sailors and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members as Cpl. Aaron S. Kang and Lance Cpl. Ziyi Guo translate in Japanese during the welcome party ... More
Sgt. 1st Class Koji Sato analyzes the terrain before
Sgt. 1st Class Koji Sato analyzes the terrain before choosing his firing position during Exercise Forest Light 12-01 at the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Oita prefecture, Japan Aug. 21. Sato is with the special shooti... More
Forces fire during Forest Light
Lance Cpl. Bradley M. Sartain fires the MK153 shoulder-launched multipurpose assault weapon during Exercise Forest Light 12-01 at the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Oita prefecture, Japan, Aug. 23. The bilateral exerci... More
Type 74 main battle tanks with the Japan Ground Self-Defense
Type 74 main battle tanks with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s 41st Infantry Regiment charge forward in a tactical line during Exercise Forest Light 12-01 at the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Oita, Japan, Aug. 2... More
Master Sgt. Syozo Goto, right, and Lance Cpl. Andre
Master Sgt. Syozo Goto, right, and Lance Cpl. Andre J. Flores fire the M240B medium machine gun at the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Oita prefecture, Japan Aug. 24 during Exercise Forest Light 12-01. The bilateral exe... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 1st Lt. Naohide Shio
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 1st Lt. Naohide Shio interprets for JGSDF Capt. Tomoyuki Adachi during the command post exercise portion of Exercise Forest Light 13-3 Feb. 26 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area i... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force officers and Marines
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force officers and Marines with Combat Assault Battalion prepare to board an MV-22B Osprey March 1 at the Central Training area near Camp Hansen. The Osprey transported the JGSDF offic... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members show Marines
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members show Marines how to fall properly during ski training March 5 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan. The training was a part of Exercise Forest ... More
Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members
Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members discuss combat lifesaving procedures March 6 during Exercise Forest Light 13-3 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan. Forest Light i... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members held a cultural
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members held a cultural exchange for Marines and sailors March 8 following the conclusion of Exercise Forest Light 13-3 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, ... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Fernan P. Diamse,
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Fernan P. Diamse, right, demonstrates the life-like texture of a mannequin’s skin to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Yoshiro Oshika March 28 at the III Marine Expedi... More
Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members
Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members perform military operations on urbanized terrain during Exercise Forest Light 14-01 Oct. 10 at Aibano Training Area, Shiga prefecture, Japan. Forest Light is ... More
Left: Cpl. Amanda V. Davis with the III Marine Expeditionary
Left: Cpl. Amanda V. Davis with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band sings Nov. 16 at the Nippon Budokan Arena in Tokyo during the 2013 Japan Self-Defense Force Marching Festival.
Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, tread
Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, tread through snow covered terrain Feb. 24 at the Sekiyama Training Area in Niigata prefecture, Japan, during Exercise Forest Light 14-2. Snow patrol training wa... More
Marines with Company I, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment,
Marines with Company I, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, hike in a column formation through the winter landscape during overnight snow survival shelter training Feb. 27 at Sekiyama Training Area, Niigata pre... More
Members of Camp Hansen’s Kaiju, black shirts, compete
Members of Camp Hansen’s Kaiju, black shirts, compete in a “line-out” against the Torii Station Beach Boys during a rugby match March 9 at Camp Naha. A line-out is awarded against the last team to touch the bal... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. 1st Class Yatsuka
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. 1st Class Yatsuka Ikeda, left, helps U.S. Marine 1st Sgt. Timothy Babcock set up the American flag Dec. 1 before the opening ceremony for Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jonas G. Dewald works with a
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jonas G. Dewald works with a fellow Marine to don his ghillie suit Dec. 2 in the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. The concealment training is part of Forest ... More
U.S. Marines observe a karate demonstration Dec. 5
U.S. Marines observe a karate demonstration Dec. 5 at Kaishin High School in Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Marines participating in Forest Light 15-1 took a day off from training to visit local high schools to ex... More
Lance Cpls. Cory P. Daugherty, right, and Samuel S.
Lance Cpls. Cory P. Daugherty, right, and Samuel S. Jacobson execute live-fire rocket battle drills Dec. 6 during Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest L... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members provide forward
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members provide forward security Dec. 9 during Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest Light is a routine, semi-annual exer... More
U.S. Marines demonstrate how they operate their M777A2
U.S. Marines demonstrate how they operate their M777A2 Howitzer to Japan Self-Defense Force Officer Candidates Feb. 26 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Marines from 12th Marine Regiment displayed eight different... More
A Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force service member,
A Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force service member, left, and U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Christopher A. Schroeder ride in a tactical convoy during Khaan Quest 2015 at the Five Hills Training Area in Tavantolgoi, M... More
Marines with 3rd Marine Division honor their history
Marines with 3rd Marine Division honor their history as the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band plays the opening song for the division’s 73rd Anniversary, which took place at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Sep... More
Marines prepare to board a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter
Marines prepare to board a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter for the final exercise of Forest Light 16-1 at Camp Imazu, Takashima, Japan, Sept. 15, 2015. The Marines were airlifted by the helicopters to move to ... More
U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers
U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers retire the colors during the opening ceremony of Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 26, 2016. Forest Light, which conc... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers and U.S. Marines
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers and U.S. Marines introduce themselves to one another during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 27, 2016. The JGSDF soldiers and U.S. Ma... More
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldier conducts
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldier conducts urban operations during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 28, 2016. The exercise strengthens military partnership, solidifie... More
A U.S. Marine and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier
A U.S. Marine and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier dive to capture the game winning flag during a snowball fight championship for Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 31, ... More
U.S. Marines provide security for a Japan Ground Self
U.S. Marines provide security for a Japan Ground Self Defense Force CH-47 Chinook during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 1, 2016. The exercise strengthens military partnersh... More
U.S. Marines practice debarking from a Japan Ground
U.S. Marines practice debarking from a Japan Ground Self Defense Force CH-47 Chinook during Forest Light 16-2 in Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Feb. 1, 2016. The two forces demonstrated each other’s... More
Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion demonstrate
Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion demonstrate how to approach a beach in a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft during a raid to service members with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Jap... More
Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force listen
Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force listen to U.S. Marines pass corrective on knowledge on conducting a jungle patrol Mar. 9, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The JGSDF members observed Marines from 3rd ... More
A member with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conducts
A member with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conducts rear security during a jungle patrol Mar. 9, at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan. The JGSDF members observed Marines from 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Mar... More
A member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force acts
A member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force acts as security during a raid mission at Kin Blue, Okinawa Japan, Mar. 11. The intent of the mission was to stop a mock smuggling organization. The JGSDF members... More
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan – A member of the Japan
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan – A member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force shoots during a friendly marksmanship exchange between the JGSDF and U.S. Marines in March aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Camp... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, and Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, communicate the strategy for the dry fire maneuver during... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, receive a detailed explanation about the safety procedures involved with firing mortars during exercise Forest L... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, and Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force prepare to land with MV-22 Osprey during exercise Forest L... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, run to the fire and maneuver course during exercise Forest Light 19.1, in Hijyudai Maneuver Area, Japan, on Dec.... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, discuss the route during exercise Forest Light 19.1, in Hijyudai Maneuver Area, Japan, on Dec. 15, 2018. This is... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, exchange commemorative plaques with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during the closing ceremony of exercise ... More
On and off drills aboard a MV-22B Osprey during exercise Forest Light ...
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, and Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, rehearse on and off drills aboard a MV-22B Osprey for exe... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Andrew Orth, the Air Officer with
U.S. Marine Maj. Andrew Orth, the Air Officer with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, coordinates the flights and landings with two MV-22B Ospreys during Air Mobilit... More
Forest Light 19.2 opening ceremony
Col. Jason Perry, the Commanding Officer of 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and Col. Iijima Tatsuya, the Regimental Commander of 7th Infantry Battalion, give a speech to the troops during the opening ... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Joshua Gray, a crew chief with Marine
U.S. Marine Cpl. Joshua Gray, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, helps the Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, and Soldiers with the... More
A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment,
A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, and a Soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, present the national colors in the opening ceremony for... More
Forest Light 19.2, US Marine Corps Photo
U.S. Marine Sgt. Khoa Nguyen with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, exits an MV-22B Osprey during exercise Forest Light 19.2, in Aibano Training Area, Japan, on Feb... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Derrick Velasquez, a Small Unmanned
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Derrick Velasquez, a Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Chief with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, demonstrates UAS capabilities to Soldiers w... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Jordan Konrad, a scout sniper with
U.S. Marine Sgt. Jordan Konrad, a scout sniper with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, sights in on his target during exercise Forest Light 19.2, in Aibano Training ... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Joseph Beauchamp with 2nd Battalion,
U.S. Marine Sgt. Joseph Beauchamp with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, clears a room during Military Operations in Urban Terrain training during exercise Forest L... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, salute the commanders during the closing ceremony for exercise Forest Light 19.2, in Aibano Training Area, Japan... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. William M. Jurney speaks with
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. William M. Jurney speaks with Australian Army Maj. Gen. Jake Ellwood at the tactical command and control center July 17, 2019 at Stanage Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia, during ex... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Richard Robinson, battalion
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Richard Robinson, battalion commander for 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and Japanese officials shake hands before signing a memorandum of agreement for the... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Ryan Barnes, operations officer
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Ryan Barnes, operations officer with 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Regiment, walks with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Col. Masateru Kabemura, the deputy commander of 15th Briga... More
U.S. Marines and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s
U.S. Marines and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s 15th Brigade celebrate the brigade's 9th anniversary and the Camp Naha 47th anniversary on Camp Naha, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 24, 2019. Marines from 3rd Marin... More
Soldiers with 8th Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground
Soldiers with 8th Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, set up security during Forest Light Middle Army at Shikoku, Japan, Dec. 10, 2019. Forest Light Middle Army is an annual training exercise th... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. David Millwood unravels a fuel
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. David Millwood unravels a fuel hose during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 16, 2020. Personnel currently assigned to the Logistics Combat Elemen... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kip Knoche prepares to
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kip Knoche prepares to operate a backhoe during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 18, 2020. Personnel currently assigned to the Logistics Co... More
A Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) from 4th Marine
A Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) from 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, starts up before heading out during Northern Viper on Hokudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 20, 2020. Northern Viper... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Austun Manasan maneuvers
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Austun Manasan maneuvers a 7-ton during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 20, 2020. Personnel currently assigned to the Logistics Combat Ele... More
Motor Transport, US Marine Corps Photo
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. David Chaney and 2ndLt Matthew Healey with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, pause after helping establish a fuel site on Camp Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan, Ja... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jose Madera, a heavy equipment
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jose Madera, a heavy equipment mechanic with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, works on a Tractor, Rubber-Tired, Articulated Steering, Multi-Purpose vehicle, mor... More
2/3 Skiing Northern Viper 20
U.S. Marines with 2nd Batallion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, practice skiing during exercise Northern Viper on Hokkudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 21, 2020. This type of training allow... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Francisjosh Macaieb,
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Francisjosh Macaieb, a general corpsman with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conducts a class to show the Soldiers from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force a medical bag ... More
A Logistics System Vehicle Replacement MKR 16 tractor
A Logistics System Vehicle Replacement MKR 16 tractor delivers fuel to the water purification site during exercise Northern Viper on Hokkudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 22, 2020. Northern Viper is a... More
U.S. Marines from 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division,
U.S. Marines from 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, discuss the next training events with their counterparts from 5th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), during exercise Northern Viper on ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. James Sokol participates
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. James Sokol participates in a unit hike during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 21, 2020. Personnel currently assigned to the Logistics Com... More
2/3 Skiing Northern Viper 20
U.S. Marines with 2nd Batallion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, practice skiing during exercise Northern Viper on Hokkudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 21, 2020. This type of training allow... More
U.S. Marines with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division,
U.S. Marines with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conduct meetings inside a field expeditionary shelter during exercise Northern Viper on Hokkudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 21, 2020. Nort... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Josue Batista, an electrician with
U.S. Marine Cpl. Josue Batista, an electrician with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, shows soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force the new Joint Light Tactical Vehicle during exercise Norther... More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, practice skiing with an instructor from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force at Hokkudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 23, 2020... More
U.S. Marines with the Expeditionary Firefighting and
U.S. Marines with the Expeditionary Firefighting and Rescue Unit, Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 Detachment, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, look on as the P-19R tests it’s water turrets at Yausubetsu Training Area... More
U.S. Marines with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division,
U.S. Marines with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conduct a bilateral training meeting with Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) during exercise Northern Viper on Hokudaien Traini... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Gary Clemons secures
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Gary Clemons secures a simulated patient onto a M997A2 Humvee ambulance for enroute care during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 23, 2... More
U.S. Marines from Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 25th
U.S. Marines from Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conduct bilateral ski patrol training with Soldiers from 5th Brigade, Japa... More
U.S. Marines from Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd
U.S. Marines from Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, get into 7-ton trucks to move to an area where they can conduct bilateral ski patrol training with Soldiers from 5th Brig... More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, 4th Marine
U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, are instructed on an M2 .50 caliber machine gun during exercise Northern Viper on Hokudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan.... More
An M252 Alpha 2 Mortar system is set up in the snow
An M252 Alpha 2 Mortar system is set up in the snow for notional fire mission drills during exercise Northern Viper on Hokudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 25, 2020. Northern Viper is a regularly sche... More
Strengthening Bonds At Northern Viper 2020
LTC Shinichiro Tobita, the commander of the 5th Engineer Unit, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, presents Maj Jamie Glines, the officer in charge of the MAGTF-4 Aviation Combat Element, a plaque commemorating t... More
U.S. Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172
U.S. Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 (MWSS-172), Marine Air Control Group 36 (MACG-36), 1st Marine Air Wing (1st MAW), maintain a Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) during exercise Northern... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Carlo Portugal, a
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Carlo Portugal, a hospital corpsmen with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, stands ready to provide medical support for static hot fueling operations a... More
U.S. Marines from 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division,
U.S. Marines from 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conduct a cold weather convoy during exercise Northern Viper on Hokudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 25, 2020. Northern Viper is a regularly... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors pose for a picture with the
U.S. Marines and Sailors pose for a picture with the Japan ground Self-Defense Force counterparts during exercise Northern Viper in Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 31, 2020. Northern Viper is a regularly scheduled traini... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors carry a simulated casualty
U.S. Marines and Sailors carry a simulated casualty through a casualty drill during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 25, 2020. Personnel currently assigned to the Logis... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Eric Montestorres, an air traffic
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Eric Montestorres, an air traffic control navigation aid technician from Marine Air Control Squadron 4, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Air Wing, constructs a Tactical Air Navigat... More
U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conduct ski training with Soldiers from 5th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Tra... More
U.S. Marines with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division,
U.S. Marines with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, participate in an opening ceremony with the Soldiers from 5th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, for exercise Northern Viper on Hokudaien Train... More
U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, and 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion discuss the next training events with their counterparts from 5th Brigade, Japan Gro... More
Col. Jason Perry, the commanding officer of, 4th Marine
Col. Jason Perry, the commanding officer of, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, conducts a bilateral planning meeting with Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, during exercise Northern Vipe... More
U.S. Marines from 4th Marines Ordnance Section, 3rd
U.S. Marines from 4th Marines Ordnance Section, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion (UDP), and the Maintenance Platoon, 4th Regiment, 5th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, introduce each other be... More
Col. Jason Perry, the commanding officer of 4th Marine
Col. Jason Perry, the commanding officer of 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, takes a photo after the opening ceremony with a member of the Hokkaido Defense Bureau Ministry of Defense member Masashi Suw... More
Maj. Gen. Kose (Left), the commanding officer of 5th
Maj. Gen. Kose (Left), the commanding officer of 5th Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and Col. Jason Perry, the commanding officer of 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, get briefed during a bil... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Christopher Crosley, a semitrailer
U.S. Marine Sgt. Christopher Crosley, a semitrailer refueler operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, provides refueling support to a UH-1Y Venom during exercise Northern Viper ... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion,
U.S. Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, conduct a live fire range on Assault Amphibious Vehicles during exercise Northern Viper 2020 at Hokudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, ... More