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    U.S. Marines participate in Martial Arts Instructor Course 91-26 [Image 6 of 14]

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    A male service member wearing tactical gear and a plate carrier vest carries a large heavy log across his shoulders during what appears to be a military physical training exercise. He is visibly exerting effort, with sweat visible on his face, and has sleeve tattoos on both arms. The background shows trees and other personnel in the distance, suggesting an outdoor training environment.

    CAMP COURTNEY, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    07.22.2026

    Photo by Cpl. Justin Cledera 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Tyler Thomas, a communication strategy and operations officer with III Marine Expeditionary Force, carries a log during martial arts instructor course 91-26 on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, on July 24, 2026. MAIC educates and develops instructors focused on optimizing performance and increasing durability through a holistic methodology in physical fitness and martial arts to increase unit readiness in order make a more lethal warfighter. Thomas is a native of New Jersey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Justin Cledera)

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    Date Taken: 07.22.2026
    Date Posted: 07.28.2026 02:29
    Photo ID: 9834772
    VIRIN: 260724-M-WK421-1051
    Resolution: 4703x3135
    Size: 2.43 MB
    Location: CAMP COURTNEY, OKINAWA, JP
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