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U.S. Marines with Echo Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, advance during a force on force exercise at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, March 4, 2021. The Marines from both platoons in Echo Battery competed against each other to enhance their capabilities as provisional infantry. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo by Cpl. Cody Rowe

20 OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PHOTOS FROM MARCH 2021

1 Apr 2021 | Courtesy Story The Official United States Marine Corps Public Website

From Marines in the Gulf of Omen to the ranges of Okinawa, these are 20 of the most influential photos from around the Marine Corps during the month of March.

 

 

Shots Down Range Photo by Cpl. Savannah Mesimer
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jared Roderick, a grenadier with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, engages targets during a live-fire range on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, March 5, 2021. During the training, Marines were evaluated on a variety of weapons and communications skills, demonstrating their proficiency and readiness to rapidly deploy throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Roderick is native of Boston, Massachusetts.

 

A U.S. Marine engages targets during a live-fire range on Camp Hansen, Japan, March 5.

 

 

Prepare For Flight Photo by Cpl. Seth Rosenberg
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Seth Stewart, a quality assurance officer with Marine Attack Squadron 214, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts flight operations aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), March 21, 2021. U.S. Navy and Marine Corps integration training provides the Essex Amphibious Ready Group/11th MEU its first opportunity to plan, brief, and execute multiple mission packages. Essex is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. Third Fleet.

 

A U.S. Marine conducts flight operations aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), March 21.

 

Setting Security Photo by Cpl. Josue Marquez
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Skyler Sion, a radio operator with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, sets security at a patrol base during Castaway 21.1 on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, March 10, 2021 as a part of Castaway 21.1. The exercise demonstrated the Marine Corps’ ability to integrate with the joint force to seize and defend key maritime terrain, provide low-signature sustainment, and execute long-range precision fires in support of naval operations from an expeditionary advanced base.

 

A U.S. Marine sets security at a patrol base during Castaway 21.1 on Ie Shima, Japan, March 10.

 

Long Road Ahead Photo by Staff Sgt. Kassie McDole
U.S. Marine Corps joint light tactical vehicles attached to Combined Anti-Armor Team 2, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, maneuver to a vehicle staging area during a theater amphibious combat rehearsal in Tabuk, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, March 7, 2021. TACR integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to practice and rehearse a range of critical combat-related capabilities available to U.S. Central Command, both afloat and ashore, to promote stability and security in the region. The 15th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

 

U.S. Marine Corps joint light tactical vehicles maneuver to a vehicle staging area in Tabuk, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, March 7.

 

Fire In The Hole Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Aulick
U.S. Marines breach a door during a demolition range in Jordan, March 6.

 

U.S. Marines breach a door during a demolition range in Jordan, March 6.

 

Out At Sea Photo by Lance Cpl. Davis Harris
U.S. Navy ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, embarked with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, simulate a strait transit during Composite Unit Training exercise off the Atlantic coast, March 1, 2021. COMPTUEX is a month-long training event designed to test the ARG-MEU’s capabilities against the full spectrum of military operations.

 

U.S. Navy ships simulate a strait transit during Composite Unit Training exercise off the Atlantic coast, March 1.

 

Night Fire Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Parsons
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dylan Pierce, left, a native of Elyria, Ohio, and Pfc. Ricky Nguyen, a native of Nashville, T.N., machine gunners with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fire an M240B machine gun during a night live-fire attack on Range G-29, Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 5, 2021. This evolution included platoon level day and night live-fire training to increase proficiencies in dynamic and complex infantry skills. 2nd MARDIV generates lethal forces that are able to support the full spectrum of operations around the world. Small unit leaders are entrusted by their commanders to maintain the highest levels of preparedness for global operations.

 

U.S. Marines fire an M240B machine gun during a night live-fire attack on Range G-29, Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 5.

 

Prepare For Takeoff Photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a U.S. Air Forces Central Agile Combat Employment event, March 1, 2021. AFCENT’s ACE capstone event enhances theater airpower competencies, validating operational capabilities and command and control while simultaneously strengthening regional partnerships. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

 

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), March 1.

 

Fire Away Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram
U.S. Coast Guardsmen with a Maritime Security Response Team fire an M240B machine gun from a response boat during advanced interdiction training near Bombing Target 9, N.C., March 9.

 

U.S. Coast Guardsmen fire an M240B machine gun from a response boat near Bombing Target 9, N.C., March 9.

 

Time To Refuel Photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Selina Lopez, a radio operator assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, carries a fuel hose to a UH-1Y Venom at a forward arming and refueling point during a theater amphibious combat rehearsal in Tabuk, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, March 9, 2021. TACR integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to practice and rehearse a range of critical combat-related capabilities available to U.S. Central Command, both afloat and ashore, to promote stability and security in the region. The 15th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

 

A U.S. Marine carries a fuel hose to a UH-1Y Venom at a forward arming and refueling point in Tabuk, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, March 9.

 

On The Water Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Brittenham
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines conduct experimentation in littoral defense operations during Castaway 21.1 around Okinawa, Japan, March 18, 2021. Castaway 21.1 demonstrated the Marine Corps’ ability to integrate with the joint force to seize and defend key maritime terrain, provide low-signature sustainment, and execute long-range precision fires in support of naval operations from an expeditionary advanced base. 3/3 is part of 3rd Marine Division, forward-deployed in the Indo-Pacific.

 

U.S. Marines conduct experimentation in littoral defense operations around Okinawa, Japan, March 18.

 

Vaccination Photo by Lance Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward
Marines and Sailors continue to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 25, 2021. Vaccines are being administered in a phased approach, prioritizing health care workers and first responders, as well a mission critical and deploying personnel.

 

Marines and Sailors continue to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, March 25.

 

Loading Up Photo by Lance Cpl. Ujian Gosun
A U.S. Army Soldier with 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), prepares to load a CH-53E Super Stallion with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing during Castaway 21.1 on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, March 17, 2021. The exercise demonstrated the Marine Corps’ ability to integrate with the joint force to seize and defend key maritime terrain, provide low-signature sustainment, and execute long-range precision fires in support of naval operations from an expeditionary advanced base.

 

A U.S. Army Soldier prepares to load a CH-53E Super Stallion on Ie Shima, Japan, March 17.

 

Poolside Photo by Lance Cpl. Quince Bisard
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Travis Thompson, a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival with 1st Battalion, 11th Regiment, 1st Marine Division, participates in a poolside workout at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 11, 2021. Thompson participated in workouts and health lectures provided by Chris Hinshaw, an elite athletic coach.

 

A U.S. Marine participates in a poolside workout at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 11.

 

Saving Lives Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandra Munoz
U.S. Navy sailors with Combat Logistics Detachment 31, assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air - Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, treat a simulated casualty during a crisis response exercise in Kuwait, Mar. 8, 2021. The crisis response exercise ensures Marines attached to the SPMAGTF-CR-CC are ready to respond to any crisis in the area of operations.

 

U.S. Navy sailors treat a simulated casualty during a crisis response exercise in Kuwait, Mar. 8.

 

Surface-To-Air Photo by Lance Cpl. Ujian Gosun
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua English (left), and Lance Cpl. Griffin Rose, both low altitude air defense gunners with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, provide surface-to-air defense using the FIM-92 Stinger during Castaway 21.1 on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, March 16, 2021. The exercise demonstrated the Marine Corps’ ability to integrate with the joint force to seize and defend key maritime terrain, provide low-signature sustainment, and execute long-range precision fires in support of naval operations from an expeditionary advanced base. English is native of Vista, California, and Rose is a native of Chicago, Illinois.

 

U.S. Marines provide surface-to-air defense using the FIM-92 Stinger during Castaway 21.1 on Ie Shima, Japan, March 16.

 

Off The Dock Photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin
U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion 39, attached to Assault Craft Unit 5, returns to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) after disembarking personnel and equipment assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, in the Gulf of Oman, March 23, 2021. Somerset, part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, and the 15th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

 

U.S. Navy Landing Craft returns to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) in the Gulf of Oman, March 23.

 

Into the Nether Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Parsons
A U.S. Marine posts security during Exercise Caribbean Urban Warrior on Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 22.

 

A U.S. Marine posts security during Exercise Caribbean Urban Warrior on Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 22.

 

Cure For COVID Photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Stippey
U.S. Marines from MARFORCYBER, receive the COVID-19 vaccination at the McGill Training Center on Fort George G. Meade, Md., Mar. 10, 2021. The vaccinations help prevent the spread of the virus to family members and other Marines.

 

U.S. Marines receive the COVID-19 vaccination on Fort George G. Meade, Md., March 10.

 

Push Forward Photo by Cpl. Cody Rowe
U.S. Marines with Echo Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, advance during a force on force exercise at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, March 4, 2021. The Marines from both platoons in Echo Battery competed against each other to enhance their capabilities as provisional infantry. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region.

 

U.S. Marines advance during a force on force exercise at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, March 4.