Exercise Keen Sword (KS) is a biennial, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command-scheduled, and U.S. Pacific Fleet-sponsored field training exercise (FTX). KS is a joint/bilateral FTX involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) personnel in the vicinity of Japan. This exercise is designed to enhance Japan-U.S. combat readiness and...
This page is a collection of the most current imagery and products from Marine combat cameramen assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. MCAS Iwakuni is situated approximately 600 miles southwest of Tokyo. MCAS Iwakuni is home to approximately half of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing that is headquartered on Okinawa, elements of the 3rd Force Service Support Group, Fleet Air Wing 31 of...
The U.S. Marine Corps is adjusting its force lay-down in the Asia-Pacific region to support the President’s Strategic Guidance for the Department of Defense issued in January 2012. Marines are perfectly designed and suited for both crisis response and the Asia-Pacific maritime environment. Two-thirds of the Marine Corps’ operational forces are assigned to the Pacific. This allocation of...
The U.S. Marine Corps stands ready and eager to answer the call, whatever and wherever the mission. Marines are forged in hard training made wise through years of combat, and imbued with an expeditionary mindset. They train and live hard, thrive in austerity and embrace innovation. America’s Marines are ethical warriors; courageous in battle, always faithful to the Marine Corps’ proud...
Rising Thunder is a U.S. Army-hosted exercise designed to build interoperability between I Corps, the 7th Infantry Division and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.
The Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition is truly a one-of-a-kind event where AFA brings together Air Force leadership, industry experts, academia, and current aerospace specialists from around the world to discuss the issues and challenges facing America and the aerospace community today.
This event attracts the top echelon of USAF senior leadership, including the commanders...
This page is a collection of the most current imagery and products from Marine combat cameramen assigned to 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing based on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, Calif. The mission of 3rd MAW is to conduct air operations in support of the Marine Forces to include offensive air support, antiair warfare, assault support, aerial reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and...
This page is a collection of the most current imagery and products from Marine combat cameramen assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force based in Camp Pendleton, Calif. When directed, I MEF deploys and is employed as a Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) in support of Combatant Commander (COCOM) requirements for contingency response or Major Theater War; with appropriate augmentation, serves...
