The Core of the Corps

MCIPAC EOD SMUD Range

U.S. Marine Corps GySgt. Dakota Hulsey, explosive ordnance disposal response element leader assigned to Marine Corps Installations Pacific, Marine Corps Base Camp S. D. Butler, speaks about training with the M110 sniper rifles to conduct Standoff Munitions Disruption on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 1, 2026. Continued training on SMUD operations keeps Marines sharp and contributed to overall lethality (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Briana Vera)

Taken: 04.01.2026 | Video by Sgt. Briana Vera

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The Core of the Corps

04.07.2026 | Photo by Sgt. Briana Vera

This graphic was created in support of the annual Communication Strategies and Operations field training exercise during the rifle range held on...

U.S. and Partners Conduct Counter-Landing during...

02.28.2026 | Photo by Sgt. Briana Vera

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Joint Partner Educational Day in Support of Cobra...

02.25.2026 | Photo by Sgt. Briana Vera

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Kadena, JSDF holds aircraft live fire training

03.07.2025 | Photo by Cpl. Ernesto Lagunes

A U.S. Air Force firefighter assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron and a Japan Air Self-Defense Force firefighter suppress a controlled...

U.S. Navy volunteers commemorate Battle of Okinawa...

06.22.2024 | Photo by Staff Sgt. Magen M. Reeves

U.S. Sailors and civilians from Commander, Fleet Activities Okinawa and tenant commands participate in a candle lighting event in collaboration...

AFN Logo

09.20.2023 | Photo by Cpl. Anabelle Reedobrien

Logo created for AFN Okinawa. AFN is the television and radio broadcast service the U.S. military provides to those stationed or assigned...

Distribution Site Security Training

06.15.2022 | Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kelly Meyer

U.S. Army Soldiers from Alpha Company, 1-5 Infantry Battalion, 1-11 Airborne Division, meet with representatives from foreign militaries during a...

VIP protection training KQ22

06.10.2022 | Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kelly Meyer

U.S. Army Sgt. Kevin Mugomoke from Alpha Company, 1-5 Infantry Battalion, 1-11 Airborne Division takes part in VIP protection training as part of...

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MCIPAC EOD SMUD Range

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SAAPM Ribbon Walk 2026

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Torii tree lighting festival

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