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Task Force Koa Moana arrives in Papua New Guinea

A Papua New Guinean naval ship heads toward USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) for Task Force Koa Moana to disembark their gear and personnel, off the coast of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, June 17, 2016. This marks the first time the Papua New Guinea Defence Force and U.S. Marines will train together directly. Papua New Guinea is the second of four destinations for the task force during their deployment in the Asia-Pacific region. Their deployment consists of multiple multi-national, bilateral exercises designed to increase the interoperability and relations between participating nations by sharing infantry, engineering, law enforcement and medical skills. The Marines and Sailors are originally assigned to I and III Marine Expeditionary Force.

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Task Force Koa Moana teaches non-lethal capabilities in Timor Leste

Cpl. Preston G. Thompson (Right) instructs Pvt. Fransicso Araujo how to properly operate the X26-E Taser during Exercise Crocodilo 16, June 7, 2016, at Metinaro, Timor Leste, as part of Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment to nations in the Asia-Pacific region. The task force brings capabilities in law enforcement, infantry, engineering and combat lifesaving skills to increase interoperability and relations with participating nations. Araujo is with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, Timor Leste Defense Force. Thompson, from Wyoming, Michigan, is a military police and chief instructor for the non-lethal weapons course with Task Force Koa Moana, originally assigned to Charlie Company, 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

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Man down: MRF-D simulates casualty evacuation

Marines endure light debris from a UH-1Y Venom helicopter at a landing zone outside of Robertson Barracks, Northern Territory, Australia, on May 20, 2016. Marines with Marine Rotational Force - Darwin simulated causality evacuations with a UH-1Y Venom helicopter. MRF-D is a six-month deployment of Marines into Darwin, Australia, training in a new environment. The Marines are with Company B, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, MRF-D and Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, MRF-D.

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Red Patchers: The Misunderstood Marines

Marines conduct a helicopter support team exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, April 22, 2016. The Marines are landing support specialists, commonly referred to as red patchers, with Landing Support Detachment, 3rd Transportation Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

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PACOM CO Visits Malaysian PM During Putrajaya Forum, Bringing Sr. Leaders Together

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (April 19, 2016) Commander of U.S. Pacific Command, Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr. met with the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak during his visit to Malaysia to attend the Putrajaya Forum 2016. This forum is organized by the Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security, and brings together senior leaders and professionals of academia to discuss defense and security issues in the Indo-Asia-Pacific.

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PACOM Commander Delivers Remarks at Putrajaya Forum 2016

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (April 19, 2016) Commander of U.S. Pacific Command, Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr. delivers remarks during Putrajaya Forum 2016. Putrajaya Forum is organized by the Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security, and brings together senior leaders and professionals of academic to discuss defense and security issues in the Indo-Asia-Pacific.

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PACOM Commander Delivers Remarks at Putrajaya Forum 2016

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (April 19, 2016) Commander of U.S. Pacific Command, Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr. delivers remarks during Putrajaya Forum 2016. Putrajaya Forum is organized by the Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security, and brings together senior leaders and professionals of academic to discuss defense and security issues in the Indo-Asia-Pacific.

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PACOM Commander Delivers Remarks at Putrajaya Forum 2016

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (April 19, 2016) Commander of U.S. Pacific Command, Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr. delivers remarks during Putrajaya Forum 2016. Putrajaya Forum is organized by the Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security, and brings together senior leaders and professionals of academic to discuss defense and security issues in the Indo-Asia-Pacific.

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Japan Earthquake Relief 2016

Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, assists the Government of Japan in supporting those affected by recent earthquakes in Kumamoto, Japan, April 18, 2016. VMM-265 picked up supplies from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Takayubaru and delivered them to Hakusui Sports Park in the Kumamoto Prefecture. The long-standing relationship between Japan and the U.S. allows U.S. military forces in Japan to provide rapid, integrated support to the Japan Self-Defense Forces and civil relief efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Nathan Wicks/Released)

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Japan Earthquake Relief 2016

Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, assists the Government of Japan in supporting those affected by recent earthquakes in Kumamoto, Japan, April 18, 2016. VMM-265 picked up supplies from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Takayubaru and delivered them to Hakusui Sports Park in the Kumamoto Prefecture. The long-standing relationship between Japan and the U.S. allows U.S. military forces in Japan to provide rapid, integrated support to the Japan Self-Defense Forces and civil relief efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Nathan Wicks/Released)

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U.S. Marine Awarded Navy and Marine Corps Medal for Heroic Act

Lt. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy, III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General, presents an award to Maj. William Easter, the theatre security cooperation officer with III MEF, in the Battle Cabin room of the III MEF headquarters building, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 14, 2020. Easter was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps medal for saving the life of a drowning, pregnant woman.

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‘Raiders’ conducts helo training with Air Force, Marine Corps counterparts

A rope is dropped from a UH-1Y "Venom" helicopter assigned to the "Scarface" Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 to kickoff the fast rope insertion extraction system (FRIES) training at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, on March 22, 2016. Soldiers assigned to Comanche Troop, 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division and Airmen with the 25th Air Support Squadron conducted the training together. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Armando R. Limon, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division)

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‘Raiders’ conducts helo training with Air Force, Marine Corps counterparts

U.S. Army Soldier assigned to Comanche Troop, 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, fast ropes down a Marine Corps UH-1Y "Venom" helicopter at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, on March 22, 2016. The Soldiers, along with Airmen assigned to the 25th Air Support Squadron, conducted fast rope insertion extraction system (FRIES) operations together from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367's helicopter to enhance interoperability in a joint environment. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Armando R. Limon, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division)

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‘Raiders’ conducts helo training with Air Force, Marine Corps counterparts

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to Comanche Troop, 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, prepares to land from fast roping down a Marine Corps UH-1Y "Venom" helicopter at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, on March 22, 2016. The Soldiers, along with Airmen assigned to the 25th Air Support Squadron, conducted fast rope insertion extraction system (FRIES) operations together from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367's helicopter to enhance interoperability in a joint environment. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Armando R. Limon, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division)

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‘Raiders’ conducts helo training with Air Force, Marine Corps counterparts

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to Comanche Troop, 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, begins his descent from a Marine Corps UH-1Y "Venom" helicopter at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, on March 22, 2016. The 3-4th Cav. Regt. conducted rappel operations, fast rope insertion extraction system (FRIES) and helocasts March 21-23. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Armando R. Limon, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division)

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‘Raiders’ conducts helo training with Air Force, Marine Corps counterparts

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to Comanche Troop, 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, descends from a Marine Corps UH-1Y "Venom" helicopter at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, on March 22, 2016. The 3-4th Cav. Regt. conducted rappel operations, fast rope insertion extraction system (FRIES) and helocasts March 21-23. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Armando R. Limon, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division)

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‘Raiders’ conducts helo training with Air Force, Marine Corps counterparts

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Comanche Troop, 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, prepares to land from fast roping down a Marine Corps UH-1Y "Venom" helicopter at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, on March 22, 2016. The Soldiers, along with Airmen assigned to the 25th Air Support Squadron, conducted fast rope insertion extraction system (FRIES) operations together from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367's helicopter to enhance interoperability in a joint environment. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Armando R. Limon, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division)

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‘Raiders’ conducts helo training with Air Force, Marine Corps counterparts

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Comanche Troop, 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, prepares to land from fast roping down a Marine Corps UH-1Y "Venom" helicopter at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, on March 22, 2016. The Soldiers, along with Airmen assigned to the 25th Air Support Squadron, conducted fast rope insertion extraction system (FRIES) operations together from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367's helicopter to enhance interoperability in a joint environment. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Armando R. Limon, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division)

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‘Raiders’ conducts helo training with Air Force, Marine Corps counterparts

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Comanche Troop, 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, prepares to land from fast roping down a Marine Corps UH-1Y "Venom" helicopter at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, on March 22, 2016. The Soldiers, along with Airmen assigned to the 25th Air Support Squadron, conducted fast rope insertion extraction system (FRIES) operations together from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367's helicopter to enhance interoperability in a joint environment. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Armando R. Limon, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division)

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Amphibious Landing

U.S. Marines, New Zealand Soldiers, Republic of Korea Marines and Australian Soldiers provide cover during an amphibious assault rehearsal on Doksukri Beach, ROK, March 11, 2016, during Exercise Ssang Yong 16. Ssang Yong is a biennial military exercise focused on strengthening the amphibious landing capabilities of the ROK, the U.S., New Zealand and Australia.

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