From Marines in the Aibano Training Area of Japan to those aboard assault ships at sea, these are 20 of the most influential photos from around the Marine Corps during the month of December.
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Photo by Lance Cpl. Angela Wilcox
A Marine Raider with Marine Forces Special Operations Command conducts high-value target detainment and evacuation operations during a multipurpose canine handler training course hosted by 1st Marine Raider Battalion on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 19.
A U.S. Marine Raider conducts high-value target detainment and evacuation operations during a multipurpose canine handler training course hosted on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 19.
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Photo by Seaman Apprentice Travis Decker
Cpl. Chelsie Villela, participates in a gun shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan, Dec. 28.
A U.S. Marine participates in shooting practice aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan, Dec. 28.
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Photo by Cpl. Eric Tso
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Keegan McNew and Cpl. Neftaly Jordan, 3rd Marine Regiment, grapple during a regimental squad competition on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 19.
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Keegan McNew and Cpl. Neftaly Jordan, 3rd Marine Regiment, grapple during a regimental squad competition on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 19.
For The Fallen
Photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph
AJ Budenz, Gold Star family member, stands by his mother's side after laying a wreath on behalf of all the Gold Star Families who lost their loved ones in San Diego, Dec. 14, 2019. The surrounding San Diego community gathered for Miramar National Cemetery’s annual Wreaths Across America ceremony to give their support to friends and family who have lost loved ones.
A U.S. Marine and Gold Star family members, take part in laying a wreath on behalf of all the Gold Star Families who lost their loved ones in San Diego, Dec. 14.
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Photo by Lance Cpl. Dangelo Yanez
U.S. Marines and Soldiersprepare to board an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, during an insert as part of a comprehensive force on force event at Forest Light Middle Army in Aibano Training Area, Shiga, Japan, Dec. 10.
U.S. Marines and Soldiers prepare to board an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, during an insert as part of a comprehensive force on force event at Forest Light Middle Army in Aibano Training Area, Japan, Dec. 10.
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Photo by Sgt. Branden Bourque
U.S. Marines drive a Utility Task Vehicle during a tactical vehicle driving course in Kuwait, Dec. 21.
U.S. Marines drive a Utility Task Vehicle during a tactical vehicle driving course in Kuwait, Dec. 21.
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Photo by Lance Cpl. Angela Wilcox
U.S. Marines carry simulated casualties after an assault through a combat town in the Tango Training Area during Steel Knight 20 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 6.
U.S. Marines carry simulated casualties after an assault through a combat town in the Tango Training Area during Steel Knight 20 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 6.
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Photo by Lance Cpl. Angela Wilcox
U.S. Marines .participate in an amphibious landing and assault through a combat town on Red Beach during Steel Knight 20 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 6.
U.S. Marines participate in an amphibious landing and assault through a combat town on Red Beach during Steel Knight 20 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 6.
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Photo by Pfc. Colby Bundy
Sgt. Lynarae Pena, a tactical switching operator with Reserve Base Support, Marine Forces Reserve, low crawls to the objective while carrying the guidon during Martial Arts Instructor Course 1-20 aboard Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Dec. 4, 2019. The course consists of both physical and mental challenges to mold Martial Arts Instructors.
A U.S. Marine low crawls to the objective while carrying the guidon during Martial Arts Instructor Course 1-20 aboard Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Dec. 4.
Defensive Capabilities
Photo by Lance Cpl. Dangelo Yanez
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, under the Unit Deployment Program, conduct a combat marksmanship range during Forest Light Middle Army in Aibano Training Area, Shiga, Japan, Dec. 3, 2019. Forest Light Middle Army is an annual training exercise that is designed to enhance the collective defense capabilities of the United States and Japan Alliance by allowing infantry units to maintain their lethality and proficiency in infantry and combined arms tactics.
U.S. Marines conduct a combat marksmanship range during Forest Light Middle Army in Aibano Training Area, Japan, Dec. 3.
Vipers Storm the Sky
Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya
Four U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Vipers with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadrons (HMLA) 169 and 469, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), hover during exercise Viper Storm at El Centro, Calif., Dec. 11, 2019. The AH-1Z Viper gives MAG-39, the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force and the joint force the ability to deter potential adversaries and provide combat-ready units the capability to engage from the sea and over long distances against a near-peer threat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)
Four U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Vipers hover during exercise Viper Storm at El Centro, Calif., Dec. 11.
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Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Angeles
U.S. Service members jump out of an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium tiltrotor Squadron during a parachute training operations, Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Dec. 10, 2019. The joint training event served to ensure that U.S. Marines, Sailors, Soldiers, and Airmen maintained their yearly parachutist jump qualifications. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Angeles)
U.S. Service members jump out of an MV-22B Osprey during a parachute training operations, Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Dec. 10.
Recognizing Service
Photo by Cpl. Matthew Kirk
Donald Long, retired U.S. Navy radio operator, shakes a U.S. Marine's hand during his visit to Marine Corps Base Hawaii , Dec. 5.
A retired U.S. Navy radio operator shakes a U.S. Marine's hand during his visit to Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 5.
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Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez
A U.S. Marine with Headquarters Battalion (HQBN), Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), holds a radio, Marine Corps Training Area, Bellows, Dec. 11, 2019. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii executed 9-line transmissions, casualty response exercises, and casualty evacuations with the assistance of VMM-268 to increase their readiness.
A U.S. Marine holds a radio during casualty response exercises, Marine Corps Training Area, Bellows, Dec. 11.
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Photo by Cpl. Mark Fike
U.S. Marines conduct a reconnaissance patrol on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 11.
U.S. Marines conduct a reconnaissance patrol on Camp Hansen, Japan, Dec. 11.
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Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Bray
Lance Cpl. Tyler Munkvold, a rifleman with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to clear a building during a simulated raid of a town at the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, on Dec. 9.
A U.S. Marine prepares to clear a building during a simulated raid of a town at the Central Training Area, Japan, Dec. 9.
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Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez
U.S. Marines with Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch, Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity, drive a new Amphibious Combat Vehicle ashore during low-light surf transit testing at AVTB Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 18.
U.S. Marines drive a new Amphibious Combat Vehicle ashore during low-light surf transit testing at AVTB Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 18.
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Photo by Cpl. Mark Fike
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kristopher Reyes posts security during a reconnaissance patrol on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 11.
A U.S. Marine posts security during a reconnaissance patrol on Camp Hansen, Japan, Dec. 11.
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Photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Bray
Marines move up a set of stairs while clearing buildings during a simulated raid of a hostile town at the Central Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 9.
U.S. Marines move up a set of stairs while clearing buildings during a simulated raid of a hostile town at the Central Training Area, Japan, Dec. 9.
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Photo by Sgt. Alex Kouns
U.S. Marines with the rifle detail for the annual Klipper Ceremony perform the traditional 21-gun salute for those who gave their lives on Dec. 7, 1941, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2019. The Klipper Memorial was dedicated in 1981 to honor the 17 U.S. Navy Sailors and two civilian contractors who died during the attack on Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay on Dec. 7, 1941.
U.S. Marines perform the traditional 21-gun salute for those who gave their lives on Dec. 7, 1941, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 7.