FEBRUARY 8, 2022 – A Marine Raider is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his heroic actions during a ceremony at Camp Lejeune, Jan. 18, 2022. The Marine Raider, at the time assigned to the Marine Raider Regiment, and his wife were sitting on Surf City Beach, when two women approached, frantically screaming for help. The events that ensued displayed the Marine’s … [Read more...]
U.S. Forces Dominate Air, Land and Sea
FEBRUARY 8, 2022 - Multiple elements of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force continue to operate in the vicinity of Okinawa during Exercise Noble Fusion, alongside the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force on Feb. 6. The Noble Fusion team worked together to conduct aircraft refueling, both on the ground and in the air during day and night. Additionally, the team worked with … [Read more...]
Exercise Noble Fusion Kicks Off in Philippine Sea
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 - Noble Fusion, a joint and combined naval expeditionary exercise combining multiple elements of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force alongside the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, kicked off in the Philippine Sea in vicinity of the Luzon Strait and the Miyako Strait Feb. 3. “Integrating the elements of the dual-MEU/ARG team with the power of the … [Read more...]
Marines Participate in Keen Edge 22
FEBRUARY 4, 2022 - U.S. Forces, including III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self Defense Forces participated in Keen Edge 22, a bilateral command post exercise, from Jan. 27 through Feb. 3. The annual event is part of an exercise series that improves interagency coordination, combat readiness and interoperability of all participants. “One of the most important … [Read more...]
Breaking Through the Canopy at JWTC
FEBRUARY 3, 2022 - Thick vegetation, nearly vertical slopes and a constant battle with the unknown are just some of the many obstacles faced by students going through the Jungle Warfare Training Center’s reconnaissance and surveillance course. U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, attended Okinawa’s JWTC for a 10-day course from Jan. … [Read more...]