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Marines conclude Fuji Warrior training, summit Mount Fuji July 25, 2013 — Since ancient times, warriors of different eras have readied themselves for combat. The Marines in the Asia-Pacific region are no different. With approximately 34,000 acres of training ground at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, they continually prepare to fight tonight.Approximately 100 Marines and sailors of Combat Logistics MORE

Marines execute rocket battle drills at Fuji June 13, 2013 — A convoy of Humvees travels down a gravel road in the countryside. In the distance, two armored vehicles come into view. “Hostile light armor identified, dismount and engage!” Two Marines quickly jump from their Humvee, acquire the target, and engage with an AT-4 light anti-armor weapon.The Marines with combined anti-armor team faced this simulated MORE

Camp Fuji hosts children from nearby orphanages April 11, 2013 — Marines and sailors hosted local orphans at their annual festival celebrating Easter and the spring season March 30 aboard Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan.The festival brought together service members at CATC Camp Fuji and children from three nearby orphanages to promote friendship.“The purpose of the event was to reach out to MORE

Marines, sailors explore cultural sites near Fuji November 29, 2012 — Marines and sailors with Mike Battery were provided an opportunity to visit some of the local Japanese cultural sites during a tour Nov. 22 after the completion of field training here during Artillery Relocation Training Program 12-3.Once the Marines and sailors completed preparing equipment for shipment back to Camp Hansen, Okinawa, the battery MORE

Mike Battery conducts live-fire training November 26, 2012 — Marines and sailors with Mike Battery conducted live-fire training with M777A2 155 mm howitzers and crew-served weapons during Artillery Relocation Training Program 12-3 here Nov. 10-19.ARTP 12-3 is regularly-scheduled, routine training that promotes regional stability and security by allowing the artillery battalion and batteries on Okinawa to MORE

Forward observers' skills essential during artillery training November 26, 2012 — As high-explosive artillery rounds thunder into their intended targets and Marines on the gun lines rush to reload and fire for effect, a separate group of Marines provide support and feedback required to ensure the success of the fire mission.Forward observers located at an observer position downrange communicated with the fire direction center to MORE

Marines arrive at Camp Fuji November 12, 2012 — Marines and sailors with Mike Battery and a headquarters element with 12th Marine Regiment deployed to Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji Nov. 6 to conduct Artillery Relocation Training Program 12-3. During ARTP 12-3, Mike Battery, which is currently assigned to 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine MORE

Social event brings Marines, Japan defense members together October 18, 2012 — As food sizzled on the grill, music played, and friendly competition loomed on the horizon, it was evident that camaraderie was in the air.Marines with Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji invited Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members with Fuji Schools to participate in a fall social Sept. 29.Activities throughout the day included a MORE

Marines wrap up artillery exercise with confidence during warrior day, orphanage visit October 9, 2012 — Artillery Relocation Training Program 12-2 came to a close Sept. 22.Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducted ARTP 12-2 to improve operational readiness in realistic, combat-oriented scenarios using small-arms and M777A2 155 mm howitzers at the nearby East Fuji Maneuver Area.To MORE

Disaster drill prepares Japan, US forces September 20, 2012 — Members of the Japan Self-Defense Force, Shizuoka prefecture, U.S. Marine Corps and Army took part in the Shizuoka disaster drill at the Shizuoka airport Sept. 2.Annually since 1960, Japan has marked Sept. 1 as Disaster Prevention Day in memory of the extremely destructive 1923 Tokyo earthquake. Since 1980, Shizuoka prefecture has conducted an MORE

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