A Marine fires an M240B medium machine gun during a full mission profile defense of the amphibious task force exercise aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). - A Marine fires an M240B medium machine gun during a full mission profile defense of the amphibious task force exercise aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).
1st Lt. Cinja Webster smiles for a picture at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 30, 2020. - 1st Lt. Cinja Webster smiles for a picture at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 30, 2020.
U.S. Marines fire M4A1 service rifles during a fast rope and deck shoot rehearsal aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), April 15. - U.S. Marines fire M4A1 service rifles during a fast rope and deck shoot rehearsal aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), April 15.
The Marine Corps released a request for information for a suite of hearing enhancement devices to help Marines communicate better and increase their lethality on the battlefield. Marine Corps Systems Command will assess industry’s capability to provide devices that are compatible with Marine Corps radios and the Marine Corps Enhanced Combat Helmet. - The Marine Corps released a request for information for a suite of hearing enhancement devices to help Marines communicate better and increase their lethality on the battlefield. Marine Corps Systems Command will assess industry’s capability to provide devices that are compatible with Marine Corps radios and the Marine Corps Enhanced Combat Helmet.
CDC’s laboratory test kit for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). - CDC’s laboratory test kit for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
A U.S. Marine posts security during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise on Karan Island, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, April 23, 2020. - A U.S. Marine posts security during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise on Karan Island, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, April 23, 2020.
A U.S. Marine escapes from a Modular Amphibious Egress Trainer during underwater egress training at the Infantry Immersion Trainer facility, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 19. - A U.S. Marine escapes from a Modular Amphibious Egress Trainer during underwater egress training at the Infantry Immersion Trainer facility, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 19.
Firefighters initiate prescribed burns at Ranges 108 and 109 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 12. - Firefighters initiate prescribed burns at Ranges 108 and 109 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 12.
A U.S. Marine drives an amphibious assault vehicle onto the Watson-class vehicle cargo ship USNS Dahl during an operation to onload and offload equipment for construction of an Expeditionary Medical Facility April, 16. - A U.S. Marine drives an amphibious assault vehicle onto the Watson-class vehicle cargo ship USNS Dahl during an operation to onload and offload equipment for construction of an Expeditionary Medical Facility, April 16.
U.S. Marines pilots fly new F-35B 's out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma to be delivered to Forward Deployed Naval Forces, Japan on March 26. - U.S. Marines pilots fly new F-35B 's out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma to be delivered to Forward Deployed Naval Forces, Japan on March 26.
Gear from Camp Pendleton Fire Department’s Swift-Water Rescue Team is laid out at the 22 Area fire department on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 17. - Gear from Camp Pendleton Fire Department’s Swift-Water Rescue Team is laid out at the 22 Area fire department on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 17.
Participants from around the world take part in the 44th annual running of the Marine Corps Marathon, traveling on a monumental course through Washington, D.C. and finishing at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Oct. 27. - Participants from around the world take part in the 44th annual running of the Marine Corps Marathon, traveling on a monumental course through Washington, D.C. and finishing at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Oct. 27.
A U.S. Marine wires load-studs during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 16. - A U.S. Marine wires load-studs during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 16.
U.S. Marines are assigned to II Marine Expeditionary Force as part of a Marine security detachment supporting Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH-20). - U.S. Marines are assigned to II Marine Expeditionary Force as part of a Marine security detachment supporting Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH-20).
Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Liz Thompson receives an Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist pin. - Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Liz Thompson receives an Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist pin.
A U.S. Marine boards an MV-22B Osprey as they prepare for takeoff from the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., April 10. - A U.S. Marine boards an MV-22B Osprey as they prepare for takeoff from the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., April 10.
Camp Pendleton’s terrain is covered in yellow after heavy precipitation across California triggered a wildflower “superbloom”. - Camp Pendleton’s terrain is covered in yellow after heavy precipitation across California triggered a wildflower “superbloom”.
A U.S. Marine stands following his baptism during an Easter service aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), April 12. - A U.S. Marine stands following his baptism during an Easter service aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), April 12.
Naval Base Guam - A U.S. Sailor with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, tests a USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Sailor for symptoms of COVID-19, on Naval Base Guam, Guam, April 8, 2020. Theodore Roosevelt is in Guam for a scheduled port visit for resupply and crew rest during their scheduled deployment to the Indo-Pacific. - Naval Base Guam - A U.S. Sailor with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, tests a USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Sailor for symptoms of COVID-19, on Naval Base Guam, Guam, April 8, 2020. Theodore Roosevelt is in Guam for a scheduled port visit for resupply and crew rest during their scheduled deployment to the Indo-Pacific.
MCSC fields upgraded tablet-based technology - U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 18.1 relay information through the Marine Air Ground Task Force Common Handheld during a platoon-supported attack range at Giskas, Norway, Aug. 7, 2018. In December 2019, Marine Corps Systems Command fielded the upgraded version of MCH that increases interoperability and reduces bandwidth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gloria Lepko/Released)
A graphic in support of content about the Secretary of the Navy. - A graphic in support of content about the Secretary of the Navy.
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Camp Smedley D. Butler, signs the Military Saves Month proclamation at building one on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan March 30. - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Camp Smedley D. Butler, signs the Military Saves Month proclamation at building one on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan March 30.
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Austin Sawyeron, a military police officer with Provost Marshal’s Office, Security and Emergency Services Battalion, scans an ID card at the San Luis Rey gate on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 2, 2020. - U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Austin Sawyeron, a military police officer with Provost Marshal’s Office, Security and Emergency Services Battalion, scans an ID card at the San Luis Rey gate on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 2, 2020.
Corps fields next-generation body armor to Marines - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Sean Nash, a rifleman with 1st Marine Division, provides cover fire while wearing the Plate Carrier Generation III during the Integrated Training Exercise at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Jan. 28, 2020. Developed by Marine Corps Systems Command, the PC Gen. III is a lightweight body armor system comprising protective plates to guard against bullets and fragmentation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jack C. Howell)
U.S. Marines embarked with the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Indo-Pacific region. - U.S. Marines embarked with the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Indo-Pacific region.
A graphic depicts SAAPM month initiatives, April 1- 30, 2020. - A graphic depicts SAAPM month initiatives, April 1- 30, 2020.
A new Marine is welcomed by a loved one during liberty call at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, March 5. - A new Marine is welcomed by a loved one during liberty call at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, March 5.
Marine Staff Sgt. Dimitri Armstead makes telephone calls while prospecting from the office, Nov. 21. - Marine Staff Sgt. Dimitri Armstead makes telephone calls while prospecting from the office, Nov. 21.
Marine Corps Cpl. Kelsey Worth plays the saxophone during a rehearsal at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., March 12. - Marine Corps Cpl. Kelsey Worth plays the saxophone during a rehearsal at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., March 12.
A U.S. Marine fires his M4A1 service rifle during a deck shoot aboard amphibious assault ship USS America, March 26. - A U.S. Marine fires his M4A1 service rifle during a deck shoot aboard amphibious assault ship USS America, March 26.
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Jack Jack, a military working dog sits after finding explosive materials during an explosive ordnance familiarization class aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). - Jack Jack, a military working dog sits after finding explosive materials during an explosive ordnance familiarization class aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).
A U.S. Marine participates in a ‘Murph’ workout challenge in memory of Gunnery Sgt. Diego Pongo and Capt. Moises Navas aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). - A U.S. Marine participates in a ‘Murph’ workout challenge in memory of Gunnery Sgt. Diego Pongo and Capt. Moises Navas aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).
A U.S. Navy sailor ground guides a Kalmar Lidhults Mekaniska Verkstad container forklift truck down the ramp during a Maritime Prepositioning Force exercise at U.S. Naval Base Guam, Feb. 27. - A U.S. Navy sailor ground guides a Kalmar Lidhults Mekaniska Verkstad container forklift truck down the ramp during a Maritime Prepositioning Force exercise at U.S. Naval Base Guam, Feb. 27.
Maj. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy, Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command and Joint Task Force Ares commander, presides over a relief and appointment ceremony in Lasswell Hall, Fort Meade, Maryland, Mar. 19, 2020. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Daniel L. Krause relinquished his duties as the sergeant major of MARFORCYBER while Sgt. Maj. Jay D. Williamson was appointed to fill the role. (Department of Defense photo by Joseph Wilbanks) - Maj. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy, Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command and Joint Task Force Ares commander, presides over a relief and appointment ceremony in Lasswell Hall, Fort Meade, Maryland, Mar. 19, 2020. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Daniel L. Krause relinquished his duties as the sergeant major of MARFORCYBER while Sgt. Maj. Jay D. Williamson was appointed to fill the role. (Department of Defense photo by Joseph Wilbanks)
A U.S Marine lands VMFA-314's first F-35C Lightning II on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 21. - A U.S Marine lands VMFA-314's first F-35C Lightning II on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 21.
A U.S. Marine briefs Brig. Gen. Dan Conley at the medial isolation and observation center being set up near the 13 Area on Camp Pendleton, California, March 15. - A U.S. Marine briefs Brig. Gen. Dan Conley at the medial isolation and observation center being set up near the 13 Area on Camp Pendleton, California, March 15.
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force, interacts with Marines during the end of Cyber Fury 2020 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 28, 2020. Cyber Fury is an annual training exercise that allows Marines to simulate a series of cyber space attacks by identifying and countering them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Haley McMenamin) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force, interacts with Marines during the end of Cyber Fury 2020 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 28, 2020. Cyber Fury is an annual training exercise that allows Marines to simulate a series of cyber space attacks by identifying and countering them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Haley McMenamin)
A Royal Thai Marine talks with a U.S. Marine during a combined joint High Mobility Artillery Rocket System rapid insertion as part of Cobra Gold 2020, at Chandy Range Kingdom of Thailand, March 2. - A Royal Thai Marine talks with a U.S. Marine during a combined joint High Mobility Artillery Rocket System rapid insertion as part of Cobra Gold 2020, at Chandy Range Kingdom of Thailand, March 2.
Marines salute during a relief and appointment ceremony aboard amphibious assault ship USS America, March 11. - Marines salute during a relief and appointment ceremony aboard amphibious assault ship USS America, March 11.
Mrs. Barbara Mathews is bestowed the title of honorary United States Marine by Maj. Gen. William M. Jurney, commanding general, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, during an Honorary Marine ceremony, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 6, 2020. The Honorary Marine title is designed to reinforce the special bond between the American people and the Marine Corps by recognizing individuals in the civilian community who have made extraordinary contributions to the Marine Corps. Mrs. Mathews earn this prestigious honor for volunteering over 10 years of her personal time, talents and money capturing photo and video of hundreds of Marine Corps ceremonies, including memorials and special events surrounding the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Kirk) - Mrs. Barbara Mathews is bestowed the title of honorary United States Marine by Maj. Gen. William M. Jurney, commanding general, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, during an Honorary Marine ceremony, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 6, 2020. The Honorary Marine title is designed to reinforce the special bond between the American people and the Marine Corps by recognizing individuals in the civilian community who have made extraordinary contributions to the Marine Corps. Mrs. Mathews earn this prestigious honor for volunteering over 10 years of her personal time, talents and money capturing photo and video of hundreds of Marine Corps ceremonies, including memorials and special events surrounding the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Kirk)
U.S. Navy Corpsmen conduct a simulated casualty evacuation while participating in the final exercise during exercise Cobra Gold 2020 at Ban Chan Khrem, Chanthaburi, Kingdom of Thailand, March 5. - U.S. Navy Corpsmen conduct a simulated casualty evacuation while participating in the final exercise during exercise Cobra Gold 2020 at Ban Chan Khrem, Chanthaburi, Kingdom of Thailand, March 5.
U.S. Marines collaborate together as part of Team Spartan during Cyber Fury 2020 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 24. - U.S. Marines collaborate together as part of Team Spartan during Cyber Fury 2020 at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 24.
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Johnny Reynolds, left, a pool program specialist from Recruiting Station Nashville, tosses a freshly cut tree branch to Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Coppersmith, the administrative chief at RS Nashville, as they work together to clear fallen trees and debris on March 6, 2020. The Marines worked with local authorities and volunteers to assist with the clean-up and recovery efforts in the local area after severe storms and tornados blew across Middle Tennessee on March 3rd, 2020, which caused death, injury and widespread property damage. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Phommachanh) - U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Johnny Reynolds, left, a pool program specialist from Recruiting Station Nashville, tosses a freshly cut tree branch to Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Coppersmith, the administrative chief at RS Nashville, as they work together to clear fallen trees and debris on March 6, 2020. The Marines worked with local authorities and volunteers to assist with the clean-up and recovery efforts in the local area after severe storms and tornados blew across Middle Tennessee on March 3rd, 2020, which caused death, injury and widespread property damage. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Devin Phommachanh)
Hershel Woodrow Williams, Retired Chief Warrant Officer Four and Medal of Honor recipient, salutes as he is introduced to the stage along with other members of the ship commissioning committee, March 7. - Hershel Woodrow Williams, Retired Chief Warrant Officer Four and Medal of Honor recipient, salutes as he is introduced to the stage along with other members of the ship commissioning committee, March 7.
Royal Thai Marines demonstrate close quarters tactics during a CQT exchange in Hat Yao, Kingdom of Thailand, March 3. - Royal Thai Marines demonstrate close quarters tactics during a CQT exchange in Hat Yao, Kingdom of Thailand, March 3.
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