From Marines in the shores of Hawaii to those in the ranges of Norway, these are 20 of the most influential photos from around the Marine Corps during the month of April.
Fire Away
Photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie
A U.S. Marine fires a TOW missile system during a live-fire demonstration at Range 204B on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 7.
A U.S. Marine fires a TOW missile system during a live-fire demonstration at Range 204B on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 7.
Unmanned Aircraft
Photo by Sgt. Andy Martinez
A U.S. Marine launches an RQ-11B Raven during an RQ-11B Raven Operator Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 27.
A U.S. Marine launches an RQ-11B Raven during an RQ-11B Raven Operator Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 27.
Early Training
Photo by Cpl. Sarah Stegall
A U.S. military working dog waits to board a UH-1Y Venom during a Ground Interoperability Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 28.
A U.S. military working dog waits to board a UH-1Y Venom during a Ground Interoperability Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 28.
Chopper Silhouette
Photo by Marine Corps Cpl. Sarah Stegall
Marine Corps Cpl. Tyrell Bluto and military working dog Nero prepare to fast-rope out of a UH-1Y Venom helicopter during a ground interoperability course on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 28, 2020.
U.S. Marines prepare to fast-rope out of a UH-1Y Venom during a Ground Interoperability Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 28.
Ground Guide
Photo by Sgt. Kyle Talbot
A U.S. Marine ground guides a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle during a Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Decontamination Training Course in Kuwait, April 22.
A U.S. Marine ground guides a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle during a Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Decontamination Training Course in Kuwait, April 22.
Raid Leader Skills
Photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin
A U.S. Marine participates in a Raid Leaders Course combat marksmanship range at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 22.
A U.S. Marine participates in a Raid Leaders Course combat marksmanship range at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 22.
Fire Away
Photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie
U.S. Marines fire an M252 81mm mortar system during a live-fire demonstration at Range 208C on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 8.
U.S. Marines fire an M252 81mm mortar system during a live-fire demonstration at Range 208C on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 8.
Ready Response Force
Photo by Cpl. Isaac Cantrell
A U.S. Marine talks with a Sailor aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prior to a live fire exercise aboard the America, April 20.
A U.S. Marine talks with a Sailor aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prior to a live fire exercise aboard the America, April 20.
Area Secure
Photo by Lance Cpl. Gadiel Zaragoza
A U.S. Marine posts security during a brigade platoon field exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 8.
A U.S. Marine posts security during a brigade platoon field exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 8.
Foot Patrol
Photo by Sgt. Manuel Serrano
U.S. Marines participate in a foot patrol during a brigade platoon field exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 7.
U.S. Marines participate in a foot patrol during a brigade platoon field exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 7.
Maintenance Operations
Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Wilson
A U.S. Marine with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, Marine Aircraft Group 24, performs maintenance on a CH-53E following its offloading from a vehicle carrier vessel on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, April 24, 2020. HMH-463 offloaded a CH-53E following a maintenance operation overseas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Wilson)
A U.S. Marine performs maintenance on a CH-53E following its offloading from a vehicle carrier vessel on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, April 24.
Tactical Recovery
Photo by Sgt. Kyle Talbot
A U.S. Marine relays a message over a radio during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise on Karan Island, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, April 23, 2020.
A U.S. Marine relays a message over a radio during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise on Karan Island, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, April 23.
Aerial Refuel
Photo by Sgt. Branden Bourque
A U.S. Marine Corps AV/8B Harrier conducts an aerial refuel from a KC-130J Super Hercules in the US Central Command area of responsibility, April 28.
A U.S. Marine Corps AV/8B Harrier conducts an aerial refuel from a KC-130J Super Hercules in the US Central Command area of responsibility, April 28.
Decontamination
Photo by Sgt. Kyle Talbot
A U.S. Marine decontaminates a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle during a Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Decontamination Training Course in Kuwait, Apr. 22.
A U.S. Marine decontaminates a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle during a Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Decontamination Training Course in Kuwait, April 22.
GAU-17 minigun
Photo by Cpl. Eric Tso
A U.S. Marine provides suppressive fire with the 240 machine gun from the MV-22 Osprey during the GAU-17 minigun weapon test off the shore of Oahu, Hawaii, April 23.
A U.S. Marine provides suppressive fire with the 240 machine gun from the MV-22 Osprey during the GAU-17 minigun weapon test off the shore of Oahu, Hawaii, April 23.
2nd Marine Division Motivator of the Week
Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Parsons
Sgt. Joshua Olsen, scout sniper with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, poses for a photo at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 6, 2020. "I try to set the example for my Marines," said Olsen, a Colorado Springs, Colo., native. "I want them to know that its possible to achieve the goals they set for themselves if they try hard enough.” According to his leadership, Olsen set the example by earning Honor Graduate, Highest Shooter and Highest Stalker in his Scout Sniper Basic Course. He is serving as a team leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Parsons)
A U.S. Marine poses in the prone position at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 6.
Secure the Mask
Photo by Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Hamilton
A U.S. Marine puts on his M50 protective mask during a Combat Marksmanship Program live-fire range in Setermoen, Norway, April 14.
A U.S. Marine puts on his M50 protective mask during a Combat Marksmanship Program live-fire range in Setermoen, Norway, April 14.
Fire Support
Photo by Lance Cpl. Colton Brownlee
U.S. Marines fire an M777 Howitzer during a fire support and coordination exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., April 23.
U.S. Marines fire an M777 Howitzer during a fire support and coordination exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Calif., April 23.
Molding Metal
Photo by Sgt. Andy Martinez
A U.S. Marine tacks together metal boards during a general exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 13.
A U.S. Marine tacks together metal boards during a general exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 13.
Deck Shoot
Photo by Cpl. Isaac Cantrell
U.S. Marines fire M4A1 service rifles during a fast rope and deck shoot rehearsal aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), April 15.
U.S. Marines fire M4A1 service rifles during a fast rope and deck shoot rehearsal aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), April 15.