From Marines in the skies of Michigan to those in the airfields of Japan, these are 20 of the most influential photos from around the Marine Corps during the month of January.
Sunrise Flight
Photo by Lance Cpl. Elias Pimentel
A UH-1Y Huey pilot communicates with his flight crew at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Mich., Jan. 25.
A UH-1Y Huey pilot communicates with his flight crew at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Mich., Jan. 25.
Precision Shot
Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Kuehn
A U.S. Marine fires an M107 Special Applications Scoped Rifle during a combined precision marksmanship range in the United Arab Emirates, Jan. 15.
A U.S. Marine fires an M107 Special Applications Scoped Rifle in the United Arab Emirates, Jan. 15.
Hold Them Back
Photo by Lance Cpl. Brienna Tuck
U.S. Marines conduct riot control training aboard dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 25.
U.S. Marines conduct riot control training aboard dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), Jan. 25.
Gas! Gas! Gas!
Photo by Cpl. Elijah Abernathy
A U.S. Marine administers an O-Chlorobenzylidene malononitrile canister to Marines on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 28.
A U.S. Marine administers an O-Chlorobenzylidene malononitrile canister to Marines on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 28.
Air Control
Photo by Cpl. Terry Wong
A U.S. Marine communicates with aircraft on MCAS Futenma, Japan, Jan. 7.
A U.S. Marine communicates with aircraft on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Japan, Jan. 7.
Light up the Night
Photo by Cpl. Jacob Wilson
U.S. Marines and U.S. Army Soldiers with 25th Infantry Division fire an M777 Howitzer at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Jan. 21.
U.S. Marines fire an M777 Howitzer on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Jan. 21.
Remember the Fallen
Photo by Lance Cpl. Morgan Burgess
U.S. Marines join soldiers, sailors and airmen in picking up and disposing of wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Jan. 8.
U.S. Marines join soldiers, sailors and airmen in picking up and disposing of wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Jan. 8.
From the Sky
Photo by Lance Cpl. Brienna Tuck
U.S. Marines fast rope out of an MH-60 Sea Hawk Helicopter aboard dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), Jan. 24.
U.S. Marines fast rope out of an MH-60 Sea Hawk Helicopter aboard dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), Jan. 24.
Hold the Line
Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Magadan
U.S. Marines prepare to hold a defensive line during a non-lethal weapons training course on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 28.
U.S. Marines prepare to hold a defensive line during a non-lethal weapons training course on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 28.
Building Crafts
Photo by Sgt. Danny Gonzalez
U.S. Marines build a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), Jan. 18.
U.S. Marines build a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), Jan. 18.
Aerial Transport
Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Moradian
U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopters transport Marines at Combined Arms Training Center, Japan, Jan. 21.
U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopters transport Marines at Combined Arms Training Center, Japan, Jan. 21.
Tactical Rounds
Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Sechser
A U.S. Marine fires an M4A1 service rifle during a live-fire shoot house training at the Los Angeles Police Academy, Calif., Jan. 21.
A U.S. Marine fires an M4A1 service rifle during a live-fire shoot house training at the Los Angeles Police Academy, Calif., Jan. 21.
Secure the Ship
Photo by Lance Cpl. Brienna Tuck
U.S. Marines hold security aboard dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 24.
U.S. Marines hold security aboard dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), Jan. 24.
Watchful Eye
Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Aubuchon
A U.S. Marine provides security during the 3rd Marine Division Rifle Squad Competition at Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 12.
A U.S. Marine provides security at Camp Gonsalves, Japan, Jan. 12.
Fly By Night
Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Binion
INDIAN OCEAN – U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit arm the ordnance of a UH-1Y Venom in preparation for takeoff from the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are conducting operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Binion)
U.S. Marines arm the ordnance of a UH-1Y Venom on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), Jan. 7.
Kill Drill
Photo by Lance Cpl. Brienna Tuck
U.S. Marines conduct gun drills aboard dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 25.
U.S. Marines conduct gun drills aboard dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), Jan. 25.
Drop In
Photo by Sgt. Alexis Flores
U.S. Marines conduct fast-rope drills during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 21.
U.S. Marines conduct fast-rope drills during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 21.
Ground Fight
Photo by Lance Cpl. Brienna Tuck
U.S. Marines conduct riot control training aboard dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), Jan. 25.
U.S. Marines conduct riot control training aboard dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), Jan. 25.
Air Drop
Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Jenkins
U.S. Marines send an ultra-lightweight Joint Precision Airdrop System out of the back of a CASA C-212 airplane on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 11.
U.S. Marines send an ultra-lightweight Joint Precision Airdrop System out of the back of a CASA C-212 airplane on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 11.
Sunrise Speech
Photo by Lance Cpl. Roxanna Ortiz
A U.S. Marine gives a brief prior to beginning the Amphibious Combat Endurance Test on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Jan. 15.
A U.S. Marine gives a brief prior to beginning the Amphibious Combat Endurance Test on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Jan. 15.
The Vaccine
Photo by Cpl. Rachel Young-Porter
A U.S. Marine receives the the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Goettge Memoria Field House on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 28.
A U.S. Marine receives the the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Goettge Memoria Field House on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 28.