From Marines in the ranges of Bahrain to those at the flightlines of Calif., these are 20 of the most influential photos from around the Marine Corps during the month of January.
Corporals Course Battle Royale
Photo by Lance Cpl John Hall
U.S. Marines assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron and Marine Aircraft Group 13 Corporals courses compete against each other in a grappling match on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Jan. 23, 2019.
U.S. Marines compete against each other in a grappling match on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Jan. 23.
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Photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan LeBlanc
U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Kouki Watanabe, salute the formations of U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Service Membersduring the opening ceremony for Exercise Forest Light Western Army at Camp Oyanohara, Kyushu, Japan, Jan. 18.
U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces salute the formations during the opening ceremony for Exercise Forest Light Western Army at Camp Oyanohara, Japan, Jan. 18.
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Photo by Lance Cpl. Angela Wilcox
U.S. Marines brace themselves during urban mobility breaching training as part of the Infantry Assault Course on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 16.
U.S. Marines brace themselves during part of the Infantry Assault Course on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 16.
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Photo by Cpl. Mark Lowe
U.S. Marines provide security for UH-1Y Venoms at a landing zone during Exercise Venom Storm on San Clemente Island, Calif., Jan. 15.
U.S. Marines provide security for UH-1Y Venoms at a landing zone during Exercise Venom Storm on San Clemente Island, Calif., Jan. 15.
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Photo by Cpl. Alexa Hernandez
U.S. Marines participate in a tug of war competition during the annual Saint Barbara's Day Celebration on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 16.
U.S. Marines participate in a tug of war competition during the annual Saint Barbara's Day Celebration on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 16.
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Photo by Staff Sgt. Anne Henry
Marines conduct marksmanship proficiency training.
U.S. Marines conduct marksmanship proficiency training at Bahrain, Jan. 12.
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Photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie
U.S. Marines man a hose during handline drills on the flightline at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 14.
U.S. Marine rescuemen man a hose during handline drills on the flightline at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 14.
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Photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie
A U.S. Marine sights in on a barrel at the 1st Maint. Bn. Marksmanship Trainer Unit on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 7.
A U.S. Marine sights in on a barrel at the 1st Maint. Bn. Marksmanship Trainer Unit on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 7.
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Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois
Marines with “The President’s Own,” U.S. Marine Band, march in a funeral procession during a full honors funeral for Brig. Gen. Donald H. Brooks at Arlington National Cemetery, Jan. 29.
Marines with “The President’s Own,” U.S. Marine Band, march in a funeral procession during a full honors funeral for Brig. Gen. Donald H. Brooks at Arlington National Cemetery, Jan. 29.
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Photo by Cpl. Marvin Lopeznavarro
A U.S. Marine treads water during water survival advanced training at the Fairchild Pool on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 31.
A U.S. Marine treads water during water survival advanced training at the Fairchild Pool on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 31.
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Photo by Cpl. Mark Lowe
U.S. Marines embark on to a UH-1Y Venom with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, for extraction from a landing zone during Exercise Venom Storm on San Clemente Island, Calif., Jan. 15.
U.S. Marines embark on to a UH-1Y Venom for extraction from a landing zone during Exercise Venom Storm on San Clemente Island, Calif., Jan. 15.
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Photo by Cpl. Brandon Salas
U.S. Marines do a live demonstration of the M777 Howitzer and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System with Soldiers from 5th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 28.
U.S. Marines do a live demonstration of the M777 Howitzer and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers during exercise Northern Viper on Yausubetsu Training Area, Japan, Jan. 28.
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Photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon
A firefighter with the San Marcos Fire Department signals to another firefighter to climb up a ladder during a joint structural firefighting exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 28, 2020. The Camp Pendleton Fire Department regularly hosts a variety of training exercises to strengthen their partnerships and cohesion with fire departments from surrounding communities in preparation for the annual wildfire season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)
A firefighter signals to another firefighter to climb up a ladder during a joint structural firefighting exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28.
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Photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie
A U.S. Marine reaches to apply his brake during helicopter rope suspension techniques training at the 13 Area rappel tower on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 22.
A U.S. Marine reaches to apply his brake during helicopter rope suspension techniques training at the 13 Area rappel tower on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 22.
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Photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall
A U.S. Marine conducts a training obstacle course on Yuma Proving Grounds, Jan. 08.
A U.S. Marine and his Military Working Dog conduct a training obstacle course on Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz., Jan. 08.
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Photo by Lance Cpl. Armando Elizalde
A U.S. Marine and U.S. Airman inspect a bridge containing Unexploded Explosive Ordnance during an operational area clearance scenario during EOD Field Exercise 20.1 at the Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 15.
A U.S. Marine and a U.S. Airman inspect a bridge during EOD Field Exercise 20.1 at the Central Training Area, Japan, Jan. 13.
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Photo by Cpl. Kenny Gomez
A U.S. Marine observes the French amphibious assault ship Dixmude in the Atlantic Ocean, Jan. 6.
A U.S. Marine observes the French amphibious assault ship Dixmude in the Atlantic Ocean, Jan. 6.
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Photo by Cpl. Isaac Cantrell
Marines and Sailors secure a simulated casualty during Visit, Board, Search and Seizure training in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Jan. 10.
U.S. Marines and Sailors secure a simulated casualty during Visit, Board, Search and Seizure training in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Jan. 10.
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Photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island's mascot stands amid Marines at a battalion formation on Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 3.
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island's mascot stands amid U.S. Marines at a battalion formation on Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 3.
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Photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker
A U.S. Marine prepares his aircraft in support of Exercise Winter Fury on Jan. 15th.
A U.S. Marine prepares his aircraft in support of Exercise Winter Fury at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 15.