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Marines

EXPLORE PHOTOS

III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

Okinawa, Japan

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Sgt. Daniel Reilly (front) and Cpl. John Brody (back) compete in the Australian Army Skills at Arms Meeting in Puckapunyal, Australia, May 14-26, 2017. Brody was a recruit when he first met Reilly, his Primary Marksmanship Instructor during recruit training. Brody, from Springfield, Virginia, is a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment. Reilly, from Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, is the fire direction chief with 3/4. The battalion is forward deployed from 29 Palms, California to Marine Rotational Force Darwin.

Sgt. Daniel Reilly (front) and Cpl. John Brody (back) compete in the Australian Army Skills at Arms Meeting in Puckapunyal, Australia, May 14-26, 2017. Brody was a recruit when he first met Reilly, his Primary Marksmanship Instructor during recruit training. Brody, from Springfield, Virginia, is a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment. Reilly, from Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, is the fire direction chief with 3/4. The battalion is forward deployed from 29 Palms, California to Marine Rotational Force Darwin.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bernadette Wildes

Cpl. John Brody, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, competed in the Australian Army Skills at Arms Meeting in Puckapunyal, Australia, May 14-26, 2017, alongside Sgt. Daniel Reilly, his Primary Marksmanship Instructor from boot camp. Brody is a native of Springfield, Virginia. The battalion is forward deployed from 29 Palms, California to Marine Rotational Force Darwin.

Cpl. John Brody, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, competed in the Australian Army Skills at Arms Meeting in Puckapunyal, Australia, May 14-26, 2017, alongside Sgt. Daniel Reilly, his Primary Marksmanship Instructor from boot camp. Brody is a native of Springfield, Virginia. The battalion is forward deployed from 29 Palms, California to Marine Rotational Force Darwin.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bernadette Wildes

Lt. Col. Kemper Jones gives a motivational speech to his Marines during the 50-mile hike challenge, May 15-17, 2017, at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan. The 50-mile hike challenge dates back to 1908 when President Theodore Roosevelt signed Executive Order 989, requiring lieutenants and captains in the Marine Corps to walk 50-miles in no more than 20 hours. Jones is the commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. The Marines are with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines forward deployed from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. (Photo courtesy of Maj. Patrick Murray)

Lt. Col. Kemper Jones gives a motivational speech to his Marines during the 50-mile hike challenge, May 15-17, 2017, at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan. The 50-mile hike challenge dates back to 1908 when President Theodore Roosevelt signed Executive Order 989, requiring lieutenants and captains in the Marine Corps to walk 50-miles in no more than 20 hours. Jones is the commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. The Marines are with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines forward deployed from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. (Photo courtesy of Maj. Patrick Murray)

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Sgt. Maj. Bradly Simmons carries the battalion guidon during a 50-mile hike challenge, May 15-17, 2017, at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan. The 50-mile hike challenge dates back to 1908 when President Theodore Roosevelt signed Executive Order 989 requiring lieutenants and captains in the Marine Corps to walk 50-miles in no more than 20 hours. Simmons is the battalion sergeant major of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. (Photo courtesy of Lt. Col. Kemper Jones)

Sgt. Maj. Bradly Simmons carries the battalion guidon during a 50-mile hike challenge, May 15-17, 2017, at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan. The 50-mile hike challenge dates back to 1908 when President Theodore Roosevelt signed Executive Order 989 requiring lieutenants and captains in the Marine Corps to walk 50-miles in no more than 20 hours. Simmons is the battalion sergeant major of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. (Photo courtesy of Lt. Col. Kemper Jones)

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Marines participate in the 50-mile hike challenge, May 15-17, 2017, at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan. The 50-mile hike challenge dates back to 1908 when President Theodore Roosevelt signed Executive Order 989, requiring lieutenants and captains in the Marine Corps to walk 50-miles in no more than 20 hours. The Marines are with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment forward deployed from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. (Photo courtesy of Maj. Patrick Murray)

Marines participate in the 50-mile hike challenge, May 15-17, 2017, at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan. The 50-mile hike challenge dates back to 1908 when President Theodore Roosevelt signed Executive Order 989, requiring lieutenants and captains in the Marine Corps to walk 50-miles in no more than 20 hours. The Marines are with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment forward deployed from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. (Photo courtesy of Maj. Patrick Murray)

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Marines stand together at the end of the 50-mile hike challenge on, May 17, 2017, at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan. The 50-mile hike challenge dates back to 1908 when President Theodore Roosevelt signed Executive Order 989 requiring lieutenants and captains in the Marine Corps to walk 50-miles in no more than 20 hours. The Marines are with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment forward deployed from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. (Photo courtesy of Maj. Patrick Murray)

Marines stand together at the end of the 50-mile hike challenge on, May 17, 2017, at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan. The 50-mile hike challenge dates back to 1908 when President Theodore Roosevelt signed Executive Order 989 requiring lieutenants and captains in the Marine Corps to walk 50-miles in no more than 20 hours. The Marines are with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment forward deployed from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program. (Photo courtesy of Maj. Patrick Murray)

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Linda Sanborn, wife of Maj. Gen. Russell A. Sanborn, the commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, points at a photo of herself in 1991, on the day she found her husband was still alive, while sharing her story with spouses at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, May 23, 2017. During the event, Linda described the Marine Corps as a family that will be there during times of need. She is a native of DeLand, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)

Linda Sanborn, wife of Maj. Gen. Russell A. Sanborn, the commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, points at a photo of herself in 1991, on the day she found her husband was still alive, while sharing her story with spouses at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, May 23, 2017. During the event, Linda described the Marine Corps as a family that will be there during times of need. She is a native of DeLand, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez

Linda Sanborn, wife of Maj. Gen. Russell A. Sanborn, the commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to military spouses, at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, May 23, 2017, about her experience as the wife of a former prisoner of war. During her remarks, Linda described the Marine Corps as a family that will be there during times of need. She is a native of DeLand, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)

Linda Sanborn, wife of Maj. Gen. Russell A. Sanborn, the commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to military spouses, at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, May 23, 2017, about her experience as the wife of a former prisoner of war. During her remarks, Linda described the Marine Corps as a family that will be there during times of need. She is a native of DeLand, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez

Linda Sanborn, wife of Maj. Gen. Russell A. Sanborn, the commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, shares her story with military spouses, at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, May 23, 2017, by showing photos of her husband’s aircraft, which was shot down during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. While sharing her story, Linda described the Marine Corps as a family that will be there during a times of need. She is a native of DeLand, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)

Linda Sanborn, wife of Maj. Gen. Russell A. Sanborn, the commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, shares her story with military spouses, at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, May 23, 2017, by showing photos of her husband’s aircraft, which was shot down during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. While sharing her story, Linda described the Marine Corps as a family that will be there during a times of need. She is a native of DeLand, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez

Linda Sanborn, wife of Maj. Gen. Russell A. Sanborn, the commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to military spouses, at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, May 23, 2017, about her experience as the wife of a former prisoner of war. Linda's husband was shot down during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. During her remarks, she described the Marine Corps as a family that will be there during times of need. Sanborn is a native of DeLand, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)

Linda Sanborn, wife of Maj. Gen. Russell A. Sanborn, the commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to military spouses, at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, May 23, 2017, about her experience as the wife of a former prisoner of war. Linda's husband was shot down during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. During her remarks, she described the Marine Corps as a family that will be there during times of need. Sanborn is a native of DeLand, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez

Canadian Army Cpl. Mike Pollon prepares to shoot a target, May 16, 2017, as part of a sniper competition at the Australian Army Skills at Arms Meeting, in Puckapunyal, Australia. The competition brings together 20 countries to compete, learn from each other, and build stronger bonds. Pollon is a sniper with Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bernadette Wildes)

Canadian Army Cpl. Mike Pollon prepares to shoot a target, May 16, 2017, as part of a sniper competition at the Australian Army Skills at Arms Meeting, in Puckapunyal, Australia. The competition brings together 20 countries to compete, learn from each other, and build stronger bonds. Pollon is a sniper with Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bernadette Wildes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bernadette Wildes

Staff Sgt. Martin Lucero competes in a sniper competition, May 16, 2017, during Australian Army Skills at Arms Meeting, in Puckapunyal, Australia. The competition brings together roughly 20 countries to compete against each other, learn from each other, and build stronger bonds. Lucero, a native of Denver, Colorado, is the head coach of the Marine Corps Action Shooting Team, based out of Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bernadette Wildes)

Staff Sgt. Martin Lucero competes in a sniper competition, May 16, 2017, during Australian Army Skills at Arms Meeting, in Puckapunyal, Australia. The competition brings together roughly 20 countries to compete against each other, learn from each other, and build stronger bonds. Lucero, a native of Denver, Colorado, is the head coach of the Marine Corps Action Shooting Team, based out of Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bernadette Wildes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bernadette Wildes

Sgt. Damian Knight practices quickly drawing his M9A1 service pistol, May 16, 2017, to prepare for a pistol match during a sniper competition for the Australian Army Skills at Arms Meeting in Puckapunyal, Australia. The meet, which brings together 20 countries, features pistol, machine gun, rifle and sniper competitions. Knight, a native of Saint Augustine, Florida, is a scout with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment. The battalion is deployed to Australia in support of Marine Rotational Force Darwin. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bernadette Wildes)

Sgt. Damian Knight practices quickly drawing his M9A1 service pistol, May 16, 2017, to prepare for a pistol match during a sniper competition for the Australian Army Skills at Arms Meeting in Puckapunyal, Australia. The meet, which brings together 20 countries, features pistol, machine gun, rifle and sniper competitions. Knight, a native of Saint Augustine, Florida, is a scout with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment. The battalion is deployed to Australia in support of Marine Rotational Force Darwin. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bernadette Wildes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bernadette Wildes

Sgt. Johnathon Solinsky fires his last shot during a pistol match, May 16, 2017, at the Australian Army Skills at Arms Meeting, in Puckapunyal, Australia. The meet brings together roughly 20 different countries to compete against each other. Solinsky, a native of Tucson, Arizona, is an instructor with the Marine Corps Rifle Team, based out of Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bernadette Wildes)

Sgt. Johnathon Solinsky fires his last shot during a pistol match, May 16, 2017, at the Australian Army Skills at Arms Meeting, in Puckapunyal, Australia. The meet brings together roughly 20 different countries to compete against each other. Solinsky, a native of Tucson, Arizona, is an instructor with the Marine Corps Rifle Team, based out of Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bernadette Wildes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bernadette Wildes

Lance Cpl. Colton Rine (left) and Sgt. Damian Knight (right) focus to find a moving target down range, May 16, 2017, as part of a sniper match during Australian Army Skills at Arms Meeting, in Puckapunyal, Australia. The meet, which brings together 20 countries, features pistol, machine gun, rifle and sniper competitions. Rine, a native of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, is a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment. Knight, a native of Saint Augustine, Florida, is a scout with 3rd Bn., 4th Marines. The battalion is deployed to Marine Rotational Force Darwin. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bernadette Wildes)

Lance Cpl. Colton Rine (left) and Sgt. Damian Knight (right) focus to find a moving target down range, May 16, 2017, as part of a sniper match during Australian Army Skills at Arms Meeting, in Puckapunyal, Australia. The meet, which brings together 20 countries, features pistol, machine gun, rifle and sniper competitions. Rine, a native of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, is a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment. Knight, a native of Saint Augustine, Florida, is a scout with 3rd Bn., 4th Marines. The battalion is deployed to Marine Rotational Force Darwin. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bernadette Wildes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bernadette Wildes

Sgt. Bryan Stiles calibrates the sights on his M240G machine gun, May 15, 2017, during the Australian Army Skills at Arms Meeting, in Puckapunyal, Australia. Service members from 20 countries have the opportunity to compete with a variety of weapons, including the pistol, rifle and machine gun, during the competition. Stiles, a native of Enola, Pennsylvania, is a machine gunner with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment. The battalion is currently deployed to Australia in support of Marine Rotational Force Darwin. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bernadette Wildes)

Sgt. Bryan Stiles calibrates the sights on his M240G machine gun, May 15, 2017, during the Australian Army Skills at Arms Meeting, in Puckapunyal, Australia. Service members from 20 countries have the opportunity to compete with a variety of weapons, including the pistol, rifle and machine gun, during the competition. Stiles, a native of Enola, Pennsylvania, is a machine gunner with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment. The battalion is currently deployed to Australia in support of Marine Rotational Force Darwin. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bernadette Wildes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bernadette Wildes

Staff Sgt. Martin Lucero (left) and Sgt. Johnathon Solinsky (right) calibrate an M40A6 sniper rifle alongside service members from the Australian Army, May 14, 2017, during a sniper competition at the Australian Army Skills at Arms Meeting, in Puckapunyal, Australia. The meet brings together service members from 20 countries to compete in more than 60 matches featuring a variety of weapons, including the pistol, rifle and machine gun. Lucero, a native of Denver, Colorado, is the head coach of the Marine Corps Action Shooting Team, based out of Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Solinsky, a native of Tucson, Arizona, is an instructor for the Marine Corps Rifle Team, also based out of MCB Quantico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bernadette Wildes)

Staff Sgt. Martin Lucero (left) and Sgt. Johnathon Solinsky (right) calibrate an M40A6 sniper rifle alongside service members from the Australian Army, May 14, 2017, during a sniper competition at the Australian Army Skills at Arms Meeting, in Puckapunyal, Australia. The meet brings together service members from 20 countries to compete in more than 60 matches featuring a variety of weapons, including the pistol, rifle and machine gun. Lucero, a native of Denver, Colorado, is the head coach of the Marine Corps Action Shooting Team, based out of Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Solinsky, a native of Tucson, Arizona, is an instructor for the Marine Corps Rifle Team, also based out of MCB Quantico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bernadette Wildes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bernadette Wildes

Staff Sgt. Martin Lucero spots for Sgt. Johnathon Solinksy, May 14, 2017, as part of a sniper competition at the Australian Army Skills at Arms Meeting, in Puckapunyal, Australia. The meet, which features matches with the rifle, pistol and machine gun, includes service members from 20 countries. Lucero, a native of Denver, Colorado, is the head coach of the Marine Corps Action Shooting Team, based out of Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bernadette Wildes)

Staff Sgt. Martin Lucero spots for Sgt. Johnathon Solinksy, May 14, 2017, as part of a sniper competition at the Australian Army Skills at Arms Meeting, in Puckapunyal, Australia. The meet, which features matches with the rifle, pistol and machine gun, includes service members from 20 countries. Lucero, a native of Denver, Colorado, is the head coach of the Marine Corps Action Shooting Team, based out of Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bernadette Wildes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bernadette Wildes

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, left, and David Leipold, a civilian contractor with the Information Management Office at III MEF, right, study a map during a Battle of Okinawa Tour on Okinawa, Japan, May 15, 2017. The battle tour was conducted to build a greater understanding of Marine Corps history on Okinawa through facilitated discussion and a guided tour, while building camaraderie and esprit de corps among the III MEF staff. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Sean M. Evans)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, left, and David Leipold, a civilian contractor with the Information Management Office at III MEF, right, study a map during a Battle of Okinawa Tour on Okinawa, Japan, May 15, 2017. The battle tour was conducted to build a greater understanding of Marine Corps history on Okinawa through facilitated discussion and a guided tour, while building camaraderie and esprit de corps among the III MEF staff. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Sean M. Evans)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Evans

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, looks through binoculars during a Battle of Okinawa Tour on Okinawa, Japan, May 15, 2017. The battle tour was conducted to build a greater understanding of Marine Corps history on Okinawa through facilitated discussion and a guided tour, while building camaraderie and esprit de corps among the III MEF staff. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Sean M. Evans)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, looks through binoculars during a Battle of Okinawa Tour on Okinawa, Japan, May 15, 2017. The battle tour was conducted to build a greater understanding of Marine Corps history on Okinawa through facilitated discussion and a guided tour, while building camaraderie and esprit de corps among the III MEF staff. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Sean M. Evans)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Evans

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