Pacific Marines Stories

U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific and soldiers with the Singapore Army pose for a group photo during the MARFORPAC - Singapore Army Staff Talks at the Ministry of Defense, Singapore, Oct. 8, 2024. The four-day talks established a forum to improve coordination of bilateral exercises and operations while discussing areas of interest throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roger-Junior Annoh) - U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific and soldiers with the Singapore Army pose for a group photo during the MARFORPAC - Singapore Army Staff Talks at the Ministry of Defense, Singapore, Oct. 8, 2024. The four-day talks established a forum to improve coordination of bilateral exercises and operations while discussing areas of interest throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roger-Junior Annoh)

Distinguished guests render honors during the presentation of colors at a Marine Corps birthday ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Oct. 31, 2024. DPAA Marines were joined by Marine Corps Forces, Pacific senior leaders and DPAA senior leadership to celebrate the 249th Marine Corps birthday, highlighting the overlap of commitment, pride, and professionalism these two organizations share. DPAA's mission is to provide the fullest possible accounting of U.S. personnel to their families and the nation. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lesley Cisneros) - Distinguished guests render honors during the presentation of colors at a Marine Corps birthday ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Oct. 31, 2024. DPAA Marines were joined by Marine Corps Forces, Pacific senior leaders and DPAA senior leadership to celebrate the 249th Marine Corps birthday, highlighting the overlap of commitment, pride, and professionalism these two organizations share. DPAA's mission is to provide the fullest possible accounting of U.S. personnel to their families and the nation. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lesley Cisneros)

Japan Ground Self Defense Force Gen. Morishita Yasunori, left, chief of staff, Ground Staff Office, JGSDF, and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James F. Glynn, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, exchange gifts during a key leader engagement on Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, Nov. 5, 2024. Senior MARFORPAC leaders regularly host distinguished visitors from all over the world to discuss mutual interests, foster collaboration, and share experiences among Allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Blake Gonter) - Japan Ground Self Defense Force Gen. Morishita Yasunori, left, chief of staff, Ground Staff Office, JGSDF, and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James F. Glynn, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, exchange gifts during a key leader engagement on Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, Nov. 5, 2024. Senior MARFORPAC leaders regularly host distinguished visitors from all over the world to discuss mutual interests, foster collaboration, and share experiences among Allies and partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Blake Gonter)

N/A - Dr. Yuriko Bechesrrak, a Pediatric Physician at Belau National Hospital and U.S. Navy Lt. Daniel Neren, an Emergency Medicine Physician with Marine Corps Engineer Detachment 23.2 participate in point of care ultrasound training at Belau National Hospital on Koror, Republic of Palau, Sept. 8, 2023. The United States and the Republic of Palau continue to enhance interoperability by providing regional security, real-world training and community relations projects while forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific area of responsibilities during MCED – Palau 23.2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. David Bickel)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon A. Brown (right), and administrative specialist with Headquarters and Service Battalion (HQSVCBN), U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC), shakes hands with Col. Eduardo A. Bitanga II, Commander, HQSVCBN, MARFORPAC during a Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii sponsored virtual Military Appreciation Month Ceremony Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii on May 6. Members of each service were selected by their commands to be recognized during the ceremony for their outstanding community service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maximilian C. Campbell) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon A. Brown (right), and administrative specialist with Headquarters and Service Battalion (HQSVCBN), U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC), shakes hands with Col. Eduardo A. Bitanga II, Commander, HQSVCBN, MARFORPAC during a Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii sponsored virtual Military Appreciation Month Ceremony Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii on May 6. Members of each service were selected by their commands to be recognized during the ceremony for their outstanding community service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maximilian C. Campbell) (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maximilian C. Campbell)

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific hosts the 4th annual Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) with representatives of 22 allied and partner militaries from around the Indo-Pacific region in Hawaii May 21-24, 2018. - U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific hosts the 4th annual Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) with representatives of 22 allied and partner militaries from around the Indo-Pacific region in Hawaii May 21-24, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps Graphic by Sgt. Hilda Perez)

Counsilor Yamada Hiroshi, Japan Diet Upper House Member, discusses key civil-military affairs concerning U.S. Marine Corps equities in Japan and the Indo-Pacific region during a meeting with U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David H. Berger at Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii, April 30, 2018. - Counsilor Yamada Hiroshi, Japan Diet Upper House Member, discusses key civil-military affairs concerning U.S. Marine Corps equities in Japan and the Indo-Pacific region during a meeting with U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David H. Berger at Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii, April 30, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Makenzie Fallon)

Master Gunnery Sgt. Mark Gleason, Bandmaster of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band, receives a gift from the president of the Indonesian Defense University, after a performance by the MARFORPAC Band Brass Quintet for students and staff at the Indonesia Defense University, June 5, 2015. The performance was the last of five performances on their four-day trip to Jakarta. This was the first time members from the MARFORPAC Band traveled to Indonesia. - Master Gunnery Sgt. Mark Gleason, Bandmaster of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band, receives a gift from the president of the Indonesian Defense University, after a performance by the MARFORPAC Band Brass Quintet for students and staff at the Indonesia Defense University, June 5, 2015. The performance was the last of five performances on their four-day trip to Jakarta. This was the first time members from the MARFORPAC Band traveled to Indonesia.

Cpl. Mitchem Anderson, a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band Brass Quartet trombone player, performs at the Ambassador's Residence, June 4, 2015. The Brass Quartet performed for U.S. Embassy staff and Indonesian citizens at an Independence Day performance that is being held a month ahead of time due to the upcoming month of Ramadan. This is the first time that the band has played in Indonesia. - Cpl. Mitchem Anderson, a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band Brass Quartet trombone player, performs at the Ambassador's Residence, June 4, 2015. The Brass Quartet performed for U.S. Embassy staff and Indonesian citizens at an Independence Day performance that is being held a month ahead of time due to the upcoming month of Ramadan. This is the first time that the band has played in Indonesia.

State of Hawai'i Governor David Ige, and Sgt. Jonathon McDonald, a motor transport operator with Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific pose, for a photo, May 8, 2015 at the Hawai'i State Capitol Building. McDonald was recognized as the Marine Corps' 2015 Outstanding Community Service Honoree for the State of Hawai'i for volunteering during his free time to work with special needs children. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Erik Estrada) - State of Hawai'i Governor David Ige, and Sgt. Jonathon McDonald, a motor transport operator with Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific pose, for a photo, May 8, 2015 at the Hawai'i State Capitol Building. McDonald was recognized as the Marine Corps' 2015 Outstanding Community Service Honoree for the State of Hawai'i for volunteering during his free time to work with special needs children. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Erik Estrada)