From Marines in the skies of California to those in the ranges of Japan, these are 20 of the most influential photos from around the Marine Corps during the month of December.
Prepare the Team
Photo by Cpl. Levi Guerra
A crew chief with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marines conduct an air assault in mainland Japan, Dec. 15.
A crew chief with the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marines conduct an air assault in mainland Japan, Dec. 15.
Steel Knight
Photo by Lance Cpl. Gustavo Romero
U.S. Marines debrief their results during Steel Knight 21, Dec. 4.
U.S. Marines debrief their results during Steel Knight 21, Dec. 4.
Eye On The Sky
Photo by Lance Cpl. Cameron Rowe
U.S. Marines conduct an aerial assault at San Clemente Island, Calif., Dec. 5.
U.S. Marines conduct an aerial assault on San Clemente Island, Calif., Dec. 5.
Secure the Horizon
Photo by Lance Cpl. Cameron Rowe
U.S. Marines and sailors post security from the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD-2) off the coast of Southern Calif., Dec. 4.
U.S. Marines and sailors post security from the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD-2) off the coast of Southern Calif., Dec. 4.
Mortar Fire
Photo by Lance Cpl. Ujian Gosun
U.S. Marines fire an M224A1 60mm mortar system for a live-fire range at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, Dec. 9.
U.S. Marines fire an M224A1 60mm mortar system for a live-fire range at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, Dec. 9.
Flying Formation
Photo by Sgt. Branden Bourque
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys and a CH-47JA Chinook helicopter assigned to the Japan Ground Self Defense Force fly in a formation over the flight line at Camp Soumagahara, Japan, Dec. 9.
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys and a CH-47JA Chinook helicopter assigned to the Japan Ground Self Defense Force fly in a formation over the flight line at Camp Soumagahara, Japan, Dec. 9.
Fire Away
Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Aubuchon
U.S. Marines lay down fire during a live-fire range in the Niigata Prefecture, Japan, Dec. 8.
U.S. Marines lay down fire during a live-fire range in the Niigata Prefecture, Japan, Dec. 8.
Prepare to Land
Photo by Cpl. Leilani Cervantes
U.S. Marines conduct a new expeditionary landing demonstration on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 3.
U.S. Marines conduct a new expeditionary landing demonstration on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 3.
The Invisible Man
Photo by Cpl. Levi Guerra
An infantryman from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conceals himself in mainland Japan, Dec. 14.
An infantryman from the 30th Infantry Regiment, 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conceals himself in mainland Japan, Dec. 14.
Tactical Recovery
Photo by Sgt. Jennessaa Davey
An MV-22 Osprey stages during a night during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 16.
An MV-22 Osprey stages during a night during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 16.
Area Secure
Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Aubuchon
U.S. Marines scan for enemies during exercise Forest Light Eastern Army in mainland Japan, Dec. 16.
U.S. Marines scan for enemies during exercise Forest Light Eastern Army in mainland Japan, Dec. 16.
Sparks Fly
Photo by Cpl. Brennan Beauton
A U.S. Marine welds a fence on Camp Foster, Japan, Dec. 4.
A U.S. Marine welds a fence on Camp Foster, Japan, Dec. 4.
Ready to Land
Photo by Sgt. Branden Bourque
An MV-22B Osprey comes in for a landing at the flight line at Camp Soumagahara, Japan, Dec. 3.
An MV-22B Osprey comes in for a landing at the flight line at Camp Soumagahara, Japan, Dec. 3.
Level Launch
Photo by Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ujian Gosun
U.S. Marines fire an MK-153 shoulder-launched multipurpose assault weapon at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, Dec. 10.
U.S. Marines fire an MK-153 shoulder-launched multipurpose assault weapon at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, Dec. 10.
Sunset Shooting
Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Binion
A U.S. Marine fires his M4 carbine during a combat marksmanship training event aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Dec. 19.
A U.S. Marine fires his M4 carbine during a combat marksmanship training event aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Dec. 19.
Life Saver
Photo by Cpl. Cody Rowe
A U.S. Navy sailor carries a simulated casualty during En Route Care training as part of a MEU Exercise at Ie Shima Auxiliary Airfield, Japan, Dec. 8.
A U.S. Navy sailor carries a simulated casualty during En Route Care training as part of a MEU Exercise at Ie Shima Auxiliary Airfield, Japan, Dec. 8.
Follow the Lead
Photo by Sgt. Stephanie Cervantes
U.S. Marines convoy to defensive positions at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 7.
U.S. Marines convoy to defensive positions at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 7.
All Aboard
Photo by Lance Cpl. Cameron Rowe
U.S. Marines and sailors board a landing craft utility (LCU) on San Clemente Island, Dec. 8.
U.S. Marines and sailors board a landing craft utility (LCU) on San Clemente Island, Dec. 8.
Rapid Response
Photo by Cpl. Alexa Hernandez
U.S. Marines participate in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense response on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Dec. 7.
U.S. Marines participate in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense response on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Dec. 7.
Fast Rope
Photo by Cpl. Levi Guerra
U.S. Marines conduct fast roping during exercise Forest Light Eastern Army in mainland Japan, Dec. 10.
U.S. Marines conduct fast roping during exercise Forest Light Eastern Army in mainland Japan, Dec. 10.