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U.S. Marines and U.S. Airmen work together during a simulated contamination control area in preparation of Vigilant Ace 17-1 at Osan Air Base, Korea, Nov. 17, 2016. Vigilant Ace is a biannual, bilateral training event that exercises U.S. military and Republic of Korea Air Force interoperability through simulated wartime tasking.
Ready Group takes part in Vigilant Ace 17-1 Nov. 18, 2016, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan
Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 225 and other elements of Marine Aircraft Group 12 from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan,...
Dr. Ernest James Harris, Jr. smiles after receiving the Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony in Honolulu Nov. 12, 2016. Harris was awarded his Congressional Gold Medal for his service as a Montford Point Marine.
Montford Point Marine receives Congressional Gold Medal Nov. 17, 2016, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific
Known more professionally for his work involving the eradication of fruit flies, Dr. Ernest James Harris, Jr. received the highest civilian award in the United States for his...
A Marine from 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion exits an aircraft at Skydive Paraclete XP in Raeford, N.C., Nov. 3, 2016. The unit participated in jump training as part of a Tandem Offset Resupply Delivery System Course, which certifies Marines to jump with personnel and equipment.
2nd Recon Bn increases their mission readiness with jump training Nov. 17, 2016, II Marine Expeditionary Force
Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion took part in a two-week training event where Marines practice jumping from an aircraft into a drop zone with additional personnel and...
Cpl. Aaron Rayburn speaks to Marines during a water survival advanced course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 25, 2016. Rayburn, originally an air framer with Marine Transport Squadron 1, volunteered to become a search and rescue swimmer with the squadron. After the search and rescue mission for VMR-1 ended, he took his aquatic skills and applied them as a Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival. Rayburn is a MCIWS with VMR-1.
Persistent MCIWS swims against tide of challenges Nov. 17, 2016, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
These days, when Cpl. Aaron J. Rayburn is hauling a fellow Marine to safety across the water survival training pool, his days as an airframe mechanic seem like a lifetime...
A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 225 taxis down the flight line during exercise Cope West 17 at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, Nov. 10, 2016. This fighter-focused, bilateral exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps and Indonesian Air Force is designed to enhance the readiness of combined interoperability between the two nations.
Pacific Air Forces, US Marine Corps conclude exercise Cope West 17 Nov. 16, 2016, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan
U.S. Marines with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 225 conclude exercise Cope West 17 at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, on Nov. 11, 2016.Cope West...
U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self Defense Force members executed exercise Active Shield at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 9, 2016. Active Shield is an annual exercise designed to test the abilities of U.S. and Japanese forces to work alongside each other to protect and defend Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and other U.S. assets in the region.
U.S., Japan strengthen defense through Active Shield Nov. 16, 2016, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan
U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel conducted exercise Active Shield at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 8-11, 2016.Active Shield is an...
Marines watch Sgt. Sasha McFadden as he explains a buddy rescue drill during an advanced water survival course at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 8, 2016. The course was aimed toward qualifying Marines as advanced swimmers, the highest level in the Marine Corps Water Survival Training Program.
2nd Marine Expeditionary Force proves that Marines remain amphibious Nov. 16, 2016, II Marine Expeditionary Force
Marines from multiple units participated in an advanced water survival qualification course at Marines Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 7-9, 2016. The Marine...
The Marine Corps Reserve Centennial wall display stands completed at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Sept. 28, 2016. The exhibit was installed at the Pentagon in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve, which was celebrated Aug. 29th and was officially unveiled during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 9th. For more information on the history and heritage of the Marine Corps Reserve as well as current Marine stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visit www.marines.mil/usmcr100.
Marine Corps Reserve Centennial exhibit unveiled at Pentagon Nov. 15, 2016, Marine Corps Forces Reserves
Gen. Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, and Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, participated in a...
The President’s Own performs during a reunion at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., Nov. 10, 2016. The Marines, mostly veterans of 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, gathered to honor their fallen comrades.
Marines reunite at Iwo Jima Memorial Nov. 14, 2016, Defense Media Activity
On Nov. 10, 2016 retired Marines from 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment gathered at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., as part of the Marine Corps Birthday.This...
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Meagan Baker, a heavy equipment operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, interacts with Sekolah Menengah Eben Haezar Manado High School students in Manado, Indonesia, Nov. 9, 2016. As part of a community relations event, the visit offered service members the opportunity to engage in cultural exchanges and build relationships within the local community. The students were afforded the opportunity to ask the Marines and Sailors questions.
Marines, Sailors build bonds with Indonesian students Nov. 14, 2016, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan
U.S. Marines and sailors with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 225 visited Sekolah Menengah Eben Haezar Manado High School in Manado, Indonesia, Nov. 9, 2016.As part...

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