Photo by Lance Cpl. Henry Antenor | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 11.21.2013
A Marine rushes into a building Nov. 21 during a training event at the MOUT town near Camp Hansen. The training built unit cohesion and combat proficiency. The Marines are with 7th Comm. Bn., III MHG, III MEF....
Photo by Lance Cpl. Henry Antenor | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 11.21.2013
Marines ascend a stairway during a room and building clearing training event Nov. 21 at the military operations on urbanized terrain town near Camp Hansen to build unit cohesion and increase combat proficiency. The occupying force was made up of Marines role-playing as aggressors, recognizable by their blouses worn inside-out. The Marines are with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Henry Antenor | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 11.21.2013
Marines move to an objective during a training event Nov. 21 at the military operations on urbanized terrain town near Camp Hansen. The Marines refreshed basic infantry tactics including patrolling, improvised explosive device recognition, room and building clearing techniques, and immediate action drills, according to Staff Sgt. Darrel W. Ignelzi, an engineer equipment electrical systems......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Henry Antenor | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 11.21.2013
Marines enter an occupied building during a training event Nov. 21 at the MOUT town near Camp Hansen. “At first, we started off slow and without any (special effect small-arms marking system) rounds, so the Marines could get comfortable with what they’ve learned,” said Staff Sgt. Darrel W. Ignelzi, an engineer equipment electrical systems technician with 7th Comm. Bn., III MHG, III MEF....
Photo by Lance Cpl. Henry Antenor | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 11.21.2013
Marines prepare simulated IEDs during an IED recognition course Nov. 21 at the MOUT town near Camp Hansen. The IED was simulated with a CO2 canister and a plastic bottle wired to a detonator, creating a loud bang when triggered. The Marines are with 7th Comm. Bn., III MHG, III MEF....
Photo by Lance Cpl. David Hersey | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 10.01.2013
Marines disembark the high speed vessel at Olongapo City, Zambales, Republic of the Philippines Oct. 1 during Amphibious Exercise 14. PHIBLEX 14 ensures Philippine and U.S. forces are capable of integrating effectively to conduct humanitarian assistance and regional security missions. The Marines are with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, which is currently part of 3d Marine......
Photo by Lance Cpl. David Hersey | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 10.01.2013
An extended boom forklift is disembarked from a high-speed vessel at Olongapo City, Zambales, Republic of the Philippines Oct. 1 during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2014. PHIBLEX 14 demonstrates the commitment of the U.S. and Republic of the Philippines to mutual security and their long-time partnership....
Photo by Lance Cpl. David Hersey | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 10.01.2013
The ramp of a high speed vessel is lowered to allow gear and personnel off at Olongapo City, Zambales, Republic of the Philippines Oct. 1 during Amphibious Exercise 2014. The ship traveled from Okinawa to the Philippines to deliver the Marines and equipment to participate in the exercise. PHIBLEX 14 is a bilateral training exercise designed to improve interoperability, increase readiness, and......
