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U.S. Marine Corps air delivery specialists prepare to board an MV-22 Osprey for an air delivery exercise June 6, 2019 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Air delivery specialists with Air Delivery Platoon, Landing Support Company, 3rd Transportation Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, employed the Joint Precision Airdrop System to enhance mission readiness by providing hands-on rehearsals. The JPADS is an autonomous system designed to provide accurate delivery of cargo and supplies to ground component forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Fike)
Chute! There it is! | 3rd TSB Marines train with the JPADS June 13, 2019, 3rd Marine Logistics Group
IE SHIMA, Okinawa, Japan -- As the wind swept through the tall green grass in an open field on the Ie Shima coast line, a group of Marines stood in anticipation as they...
Maj. Gen. Stephen Neary, commanding general, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade (left) and Rear Adm. Brad Skillman, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 2 (right) conduct a commander’s update brief aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) during Exercise Baltic Operations 2019. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, marking the 47th year of one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theodore Green)
2nd MEB Marines Return to Europe to Support BALTOPS 19 June 12, 2019, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade
U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade return to Europe for the third time in just over half a year to support another combined exercise with 17 NATO allies and...
MAG-16 Stands Ready
MAG-16 Stands Ready June 10, 2019, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
While the marine layer hanging over southern California evaporated, squadrons of aircraft formed up across the runway at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar early in the...
Corps’ moving forward with full-rate production of G/ATOR system
Corps’ moving forward with full-rate production of G/ATOR system June 8, 2019, Marine Corps Systems Command
The Marine Corps has reached another acquisition milestone decision by gaining approval for full-rate production of the AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar system from...
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Richard Cropley celebrates his 99th birthday with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 31, 2019. Cropley served his country for more than 20 years as a fighter/bomber pilot during World War II and flew multiple combat missions over the Pacific. Cropley’s birthday wish was to spend time with his Marine Corps aviation family and to see an MV-22B Osprey up close.
Once A Marine Always A Marine June 5, 2019, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
His weathered hands, aged by war and time, brushed across the fuselage of an aircraft. Like a gust of wind, old memories washed over him. Stepping out from the hangar, the...
Camp Pendleton Fire Department hosts Wildland Fire School
Turn up the heat: Camp Pendleton Fire Department hosts Wildland Fire School June 5, 2019, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
Camp Pendleton’s 125,000 acres of land consists of housing, Navy and Marine Corps facilities and vast training areas with open terrain. This unique space is prime for training...
MCSC Marines carry double amputee during Recon Challenge
MCSC Marines carry double amputee during Recon Challenge May 31, 2019, Marine Corps Systems Command
Gunnery Sgt. Andrew Perryman harbors fond memories of his former platoon....
Cpl. Robert Mckee, a data systems administrator with Headquarters Battalion 3rd Marine Division, touches gloves with his opponent before the bout in the “TRY: Okinawa Inter Battle Vol.1” April 7 at Naha City, Okinawa, Japan. Marines from Camp Courtney participated in friendly Japan-U.S. bouts which included fighters from various Japanese and Okinawan gyms as well as Marines.
Sharing culture through mixed martial arts: Japanese, US kickboxers touch gloves to show sportsmanship May 29, 2019, Marine Corps Installations Pacific
Marines from Camp Courtney participated in friendly Japan-U.S. bouts in “TRY: Okinawa Inter Battle Vol.1” April 7 at Naha City, Okinawa. The event included fighters from...
Marine Corps Adds $500 Professional Relicensing Reimbursement to Spouse Employment Resources May 24, 2019, Headquarters Marine Corps
The Marine Corps has announced its new relicensing fee reimbursement program for spouses, authorized by the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act....
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Lindsay Carrick, 26, finished the 2019 Marine Corps Historic Half with purpose and pride as the first female finisher in a time of 1:25:02.
Marine Corps Athlete of the Year Tops All Female Finishers at Historic Half May 23, 2019, Marine Corps Base Quantico
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Lindsay Carrick, 26, finished the 2019 Marine Corps Historic Half with purpose and pride as the first female finisher in a time of 1:25:02. The...