Pacific Marines Stories

Marines pump fuel for an FA-18D Hornet at Wing One Royal Thai Air Force Base, Nakhon Ratchasima, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 6 in preparation for Exercise Cobra Gold 2014. CG 14 is a joint, multinational exercise conducted annually in the Kingdom of Thailand aimed at increasing readiness and interoperability of the Thai, U.S. and other fully participating military forces. The Marines are with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The aircraft is with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, MAG-12. - Marines pump fuel for an FA-18D Hornet at Wing One Royal Thai Air Force Base, Nakhon Ratchasima, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 6 in preparation for Exercise Cobra Gold 2014. CG 14 is a joint, multinational exercise conducted annually in the Kingdom of Thailand aimed at increasing readiness and interoperability of the Thai, U.S. and other fully participating military forces. The Marines are with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The aircraft is with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, MAG-12.

A Monk waits for the next train at the train station in Phitsanulok, Kingdom of Thailand, on Feb. 06, 2014. U.S. Marines with Civil Affairs Attachment, G3 Operations, III Marine Expeditionary Force visit the Phitsanulok train station and bus terminal to determine their capabilities during exercise Cobra Gold 2014 (CG 14). CG 14, in its 33rd iteration, demonstrates the U.S. and the Kingdom of Thailand's commitment to our long-standing alliance and regional partnership, prosperity and security in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leah Agler/ Released) - A Monk waits for the next train at the train station in Phitsanulok, Kingdom of Thailand, on Feb. 06, 2014. U.S. Marines with Civil Affairs Attachment, G3 Operations, III Marine Expeditionary Force visit the Phitsanulok train station and bus terminal to determine their capabilities during exercise Cobra Gold 2014 (CG 14). CG 14, in its 33rd iteration, demonstrates the U.S. and the Kingdom of Thailand's commitment to our long-standing alliance and regional partnership, prosperity and security in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Leah Agler/ Released)

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Richard L. Simcock II, deputy commanding general of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, returns a salute to the Philippine Coast Guard sideboys rendering honors as he enters the PCG Headquarters in Manila, Philippines, Jan. 27. Simcock attended the initial maritime domain awareness demonstration that showcased the capabilities of the Maritime Persistent Surveillance Tower system to senior Philippine and U.S. officials. - U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Richard L. Simcock II, deputy commanding general of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, returns a salute to the Philippine Coast Guard sideboys rendering honors as he enters the PCG Headquarters in Manila, Philippines, Jan. 27. Simcock attended the initial maritime domain awareness demonstration that showcased the capabilities of the Maritime Persistent Surveillance Tower system to senior Philippine and U.S. officials.

Lt. Gen. Terry G. Robling, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, presents the trophy for the Marine Corps Band of the Year Award to Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael J. Smith, band officer, MarForPac Band, and Master Gunnery Sgt. Mark D. Gleason, bandmaster. The award is given to the best of the 10 field bands in the Marine Corps. - Lt. Gen. Terry G. Robling, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, presents the trophy for the Marine Corps Band of the Year Award to Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael J. Smith, band officer, MarForPac Band, and Master Gunnery Sgt. Mark D. Gleason, bandmaster. The award is given to the best of the 10 field bands in the Marine Corps.

Jane Yarrall poses for a picture with Military Police Marines participating in exercise Southern Katipo 2013 aboard Timaru, New Zealand, Nov. 19, and spoke with them about her experiences with Marines passing through her parents’ Casino Hotel in route to the Pacific during World War II. SK13 strengthens military to military relationships and cooperation with partner nations and the New Zealand Defence Force. - Jane Yarrall poses for a picture with Military Police Marines participating in exercise Southern Katipo 2013 aboard Timaru, New Zealand, Nov. 19, and spoke with them about her experiences with Marines passing through her parents’ Casino Hotel in route to the Pacific during World War II. SK13 strengthens military to military relationships and cooperation with partner nations and the New Zealand Defence Force.

Sgt. Greg Wubben, civil affairs non-commissioned officer with 1st Civil Affairs Group, from Ridgefield, Wash., talks with an Air Force cadet while coalition forces visited the Timaru Christian School during exercise Southern Katipo 2013 aboard Timaru, New Zealand, Nov. 20. SK13 allows our service members to collaborate with partner countries to achieve mutual security goals, address shared concerns and continue to enhance our interoperability. - Sgt. Greg Wubben, civil affairs non-commissioned officer with 1st Civil Affairs Group, from Ridgefield, Wash., talks with an Air Force cadet while coalition forces visited the Timaru Christian School during exercise Southern Katipo 2013 aboard Timaru, New Zealand, Nov. 20. SK13 allows our service members to collaborate with partner countries to achieve mutual security goals, address shared concerns and continue to enhance our interoperability.

U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Daniel L. Shields greets the Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah Dec. 3 at the BRIDEX Exhibition Center in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, during the 4th Biennial Brunei Darussalam International Defense Exhibition and Conference. The five-day event includes displays and demonstrations of military equipment, with the theme of bridging the capability gap. BRIDEX 13 is an opportunity for communication and cooperation with regional partners and allies, builds strong multilateral relationships and enhances preparedness for disasters and other contingency operations. U.S. participation in BRIDEX 13 demonstrates cooperative engagement with Brunei and continued commitment to regional security and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. McGillicuddy is chief of staff, Pacific Air Force. - U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Daniel L. Shields greets the Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah Dec. 3 at the BRIDEX Exhibition Center in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, during the 4th Biennial Brunei Darussalam International Defense Exhibition and Conference. The five-day event includes displays and demonstrations of military equipment, with the theme of bridging the capability gap. BRIDEX 13 is an opportunity for communication and cooperation with regional partners and allies, builds strong multilateral relationships and enhances preparedness for disasters and other contingency operations. U.S. participation in BRIDEX 13 demonstrates cooperative engagement with Brunei and continued commitment to regional security and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. McGillicuddy is chief of staff, Pacific Air Force.