Photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez | 1st Marine Aircraft Wing | 08.30.2017
Two MV-22 Ospreys arrive at Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 11, 2017, in support of exercise Northern Viper 17. The exercise tests the interoperability and bilateral capability of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps forces to work together and provides the opportunity to conduct realistic training in an unfamiliar environment. The aircraft are assigned to Marine Medium......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez | 1st Marine Aircraft Wing | 08.30.2017
A crew chief checks for targets from the back of a CH-53E Super Stallion above Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 21, 2017, in support of exercise Northern Viper 17. This combined-joint exercise is held to enhance regional cooperation between participating nations to collectively deter security threats. The crew chief is assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, Marine......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez | 1st Marine Aircraft Wing | 08.30.2017
U.S. Marines refuel a CH-53E Super Stallion at a forward arming refueling point in Hokkaido, Japan, August 16, 2017, in support of Northern Viper 2017. The FARP mission is to provide fuel and ordnance necessary for aircraft to minimize response time and decrease turnaround time during operations. NV17 tests the interoperability and bilateral capability of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez | 1st Marine Aircraft Wing | 08.30.2017
A U.S. Marine and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member rush out of an MV-22 Osprey at Hokkaido, Japan, August 18, 2017, in support of Northern Viper 2017. This exercise tests the interoperability and bilateral capability of the JGSDF and U.S. Marine Corps forces to work together and provides the opportunity to conduct realistic training in an unfamiliar environment. This combined-joint......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez | 1st Marine Aircraft Wing | 08.30.2017
A U.S. Navy Corpsman observes a CH-53E Super Stallion at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 21, 2017, during external lift training in support of exercise Northern Viper 17. This combined-joint exercise is held to enhance regional cooperation between participating nations to collectively deter security threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)...
Photo by Lance Cpl. Charles Plouffe | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 08.25.2017
Cpl. Brandon Cooper gives commands to his squad Aug. 25, 2017, in Hokudaien, Japan, during the final exercise portion of Northern Viper 2017. Northern Viper is a combined-joint exercise held to enhance regional cooperation between participating nations to collectively deter security threats. Cooper, from Longview, Texas is a squad leader with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Regiment. 1/3......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Charles Plouffe | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 08.25.2017
U.S. Marines conduct a reconnaissance patrol Aug. 25, 2017, in Hokudaien, Japan, during the final exercise portion of Northern Viper 2017. Northern Viper is a combined-joint exercise held to enhance regional cooperation between participating nations to collectively deter security threats. The Marines are with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Regiment. 1/3 is attached to 3rd Marine Division......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Charles Plouffe | III Marine Expeditionary Force | 08.25.2017
U.S. Marines provide security during a reconnaissance patrol Aug. 25, 2017, in Hokudaien, Japan, during the final exercise portion of Northern Viper 2017. Northern Viper is a combined-joint exercise held to enhance regional cooperation between participating nations to collectively deter security threats. The Marines are with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Regiment. 1/3 is attached to 3rd......
