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Leaders of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), salute the colors as they pass during a change of charge ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 30, 2019. The ceremony recognized U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Donald L. Davis' service, leadership and dedication to 3rd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes

10 OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

4 Nov 2019 | The Official United States Marine Corps Public Website

From Marines in the Atlantic Ocean to those in the Islands of Japan, these are 10 of the most influential photos from around the Marine Corps Oct. 28-Nov. 1, 2019.

 

Always Proficient Photo by Cpl. Timothy Hernandez
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Dakota Gosa provides security during Black Hawk integration training as part of exercise Fuji Viper 20-1 on Camp Fuji, Japan, Oct. 28, 2019. Fuji Viper is a regularly scheduled training evolution for infantry units assigned to 3rd Marine Division as part of the unit deployment program. The training allows units to maintain their lethality and proficiency in infantry and combined arms tactics. Gosa is assigned 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and a native of Greenville, S.C.

 

A U.S. Marine provides security during Black Hawk integration training on Camp Fuji, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 28.

 

 

Observation Point Photo by Cpl. Scott Jenkins
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. William Huffman, left and Cpl. Stephen Gibbons with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, prepare to depart an observation point during Integrated Training Exercise 1-20 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 28, 2019. CLB-8 integrated with 2nd Marine Regiment during ITX as the logistics combat element to provided tactical logistics in the areas of medium and heavy-lift motor transportation beyond the regiment’s organic capabilities.

 

U.S. Marines prepare to depart an observation point during Integrated Training Exercise 1-20 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 28.

 

 

Like Father like Son Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Wilson
A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, sights in on a sniper rifle with his son during the unit’s Island Warrior Spouse and Family Day on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Oct. 29, 2019. The event gave Marines and Sailors the opportunity to create a positive community and give something back to the families that support the unit.

 

A U.S. Marine sights in on a sniper rifle with his son during the unit’s Island Warrior Spouse and Family Day on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Oct. 29.

 

 

Fuel up Photo by Lance Cpl. Gary Jayne III
U.S. Navy Sailors with Amphibious Squadron 8 aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan conduct a fueling at sea with the littoral combat ship USS Milwaukee during Composite Training Unit Exercise in the Atlantic Ocean Oct. 29, 2019. Bataan is underway conducting a COMPTUEX with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th MEU.

 

U.S. Navy Sailors conduct a fueling at sea during Composite Training Unit Exercise in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 29.

 

 

Urban Terrain Training Photo by Sgt. Alex Kouns
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys assigned to Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 land at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows in support ofcherry picker drills conducted by Combat Assault Company, 3rd Marine Regiment, Oct. 31, 2019. The training consisted of patrols, cherry picker drills, and Military Operation in Urban Terrain Training.

 

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys land at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows in support of cherry picker drills conducted by Combat Assault Company, 3rd Marine Regiment, Oct. 31.

 

 

Safety First Photo by Cpl. Josue Marquez
U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division prepare and inspect their equipment during parachute operations out of a KC-130 Hercules on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 28-30, 2019. This combined training included Marines from 3rd Transportation Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, as well as support from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 and Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. This military training ensures the Marines from III Marine Expeditionary Force are constantly trained and ready to provide aerial delivery of personnel or equipment wherever needed, quickly and effectively. The U.S. military training conducted in the INDOPACIFIC area also provides security to the region, to include our Japanese Allies.

 

U.S. Marines prepare and inspect their equipment during parachute operations out of a KC-130 Hercules on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 28-30.

 

 

Train to Fight Photo by Cpl. Timothy Hernandez
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jeffrey Wik runs through the obstacle course during a fire team competition as part of exercise Fuji Viper 20-1 on Camp Fuji, Japan, Oct. 30, 2019. Fuji Viper is a regularly scheduled training evolution for infantry units assigned to 3rd Marine Division as part of the unit deployment program. The training allows units to maintain their lethality and proficiency in infantry and combined arms tactics. Wik is assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and a native of Naperville, Ill.

 

A U.S. Marine runs through the obstacle course during a fire team competition as part of exercise Fuji Viper 20-1 on Camp Fuji, Japan, Oct. 30.

 

 

Never Left Behind Photo by Cpl. Timothy Hernandez
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Thomas R. Sterett takes accountability of Marines boarding U.S. Army Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawks during Black Hawk integration training as part of exercise Fuji Viper 20-1 on Camp Fuji, Japan, Oct. 28, 2019. Fuji Viper is a regularly scheduled training evolution for infantry units assigned to 3rd Marine Division as part of the unit deployment program. The training allows units to maintain their lethality and proficiency in infantry and combined arms tactics. Sterett is assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and a native of Town Falls, Idaho.

 

A U.S. Marine takes accountability of Marines boarding U.S. Army Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawks during Black Hawk integration training on Camp Fuji, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 28.

 

 

Guardian Angel Photo by Cpl. Josue Marquez
U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division conduct parachute operations by jumping out of a KC-130 Hercules on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 28-30, 2019. This combined training included Marines from 3rd Transportation Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, as well as support from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 and Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. This military training ensures the Marines from III Marine Expeditionary Force are constantly trained and ready to provide aerial delivery of personnel or equipment wherever needed, quickly and effectively. The U.S. military training conducted in the INDOPACIFIC area also provides security to the region, to include our Japanese Allies.

 

U.S. Marines conduct parachute operations by jumping out of a KC-130 Hercules on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 28-30.

 

 

Change of Charge Photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes
Leaders of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), salute the colors as they pass during a change of charge ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 30, 2019. The ceremony recognized U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Donald L. Davis' service, leadership and dedication to 3rd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

 

Leaders of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing salute the colors as they pass during a change of charge ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 30.