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A CATC Camp Fuji Marine pauses to catch a breath during gutter up drill during the Marine Corps Water Survival Program. - A CATC Camp Fuji Marine pauses to catch a breath during gutter up drills. He and several other Marines took part in the Marine Corps Water Survival Program. (Courtesy photo)

Fuji Marines Hit the Water

Several CATC Camp Fuji Marines took part in the Marine Corps Water Survival Program.

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Marines cheer and support their team for the tire-flip challenge during warrior day at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji Sept. 20. Marines marked the end of Artillery Relocation Training Program 12-2 by competing in multiple events, including the obstacle course, confidence course and a weapons assembly scramble during the warrior day. - Marines cheer and support their team for the tire-flip challenge during warrior day at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji Sept. 20. Marines marked the end of Artillery Relocation Training Program 12-2 by competing in multiple events, including the obstacle course, confidence course and a weapons assembly scramble during the warrior day.

Marines wrap up artillery exercise with confidence during warrior day, orphanage visit

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

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Marine Corps News

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Mar
2023

Small Boat Detachment Maneuvers

U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct boat patrols during a littoral movement as part of MEU Exercise III on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 11, 2023. BLT 1/6 continues to enhance rigid-hulled inflatable boat readiness through conducting on and off and shore to shore drills prior to deployment. The 11m RHIBs provide a high-speed, long –range, low-signature combatant craft capable of projecting and recovering Marines for a variety of missions

Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit

Submerged waist-deep in frigid, murky water, a raiding party makes their way to shore against a surging current, weighed down by their rifles and a combat load....

29
Mar
2023

East Coast Marines compete for Gunners Trophy

U.S. Marines pose for a photo with the 2023 Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition East pistol match trophy at the Base Theater on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 17, 2023. The winners of this year’s pistol match were Marine Corps Security Forces Training Company Team 1.

Cpl. Jennifer E. Reyes, Marine Corps Installations East

In an organization where every Marine is a rifleman, service members need adequate facilities to maintain proficiency in using their weapon systems. On Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Marines from all over the East Coast, and a team of British Royal Marines Commandos from the United Kingdom, were challenged physically and mentally while competing in the 2023 Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition-East...

28
Mar
2023

Professional Development Training Course

U.S. Navy chaplains in the Indo Pacific, participate in a true and false pretest together during the Professional Development training workshop, at Crow’s Nest, on Camp Shields, Okinawa, Japan, March 14, 2023. PDTC is a 3 day course to train chaplains and religious program specialists by working together in their units to facilitate various faith groups and allowing them to freely practice their religion. The course also taught chaplains and RP’s about how to help Marines with their personal lives such as their finances issues, emotional health and help provide a safe place.

Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng, Marine Corps Installations Pacific

U.S. Navy chaplains, along with Navy and Marine religious program specialists stationed throughout Japan attended the FY23 Professional Development Training Course at Camp Shields on March 14...

27
Mar
2023

Women joined together under eight point cover

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kristi Boseman, an administrative clerk with Marine Aircraft Wing Headquarters Squadron 1, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, left, and Republic of Korea Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer Kim Sat Byeol, an exercise support officer with ROK Marine Corps Headquarters, right, stand together during exercise Freedom Shield 23, at Marine Corps Base Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea, March 22, 2023. Freedom Shield is a defense-oriented exercise designed to strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance, enhance our combined defense posture, and strengthen security and stability on the Korean peninsula.

2nd Lt. Tiana Jackson, III Marine Expeditionary Force

This time last year two women walked on grounds that separated them by 7,346 miles. Today they execute the same mission donned with their respective countries eight-point cover, here. The eight-point cover is an utility cap worn on the heads of Marines worldwide...

27
Mar
2023

Japan-U.S. Military Program visits MCB Camp Lejeune

Japan U.S. Military Program Visits Camp Lejeune

Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

78 years ago this month, U.S. Marines from the 4th Marine Division deployed from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune to participate in an epic battle against an estimated 18,000 Japanese soldiers on the heavily fortified volcanic island of Iwo Jima, Japan. As mortal enemies back then, few would ever imagine a gathering to celebrate an ironclad alliance between the two countries that has lasted for more than 75 years...

CATC Camp Fuji News

Fuji Marines Hit the Water

Marines conclude Fuji Warrior training, summit Mount Fuji

Marines execute rocket battle drills at Fuji

Camp Fuji hosts children from nearby orphanages

Marines, sailors explore cultural sites near Fuji

Mike Battery conducts live-fire training

Forward observers' skills essential during artillery training

Marines arrive at Camp Fuji

Social event brings Marines, Japan defense members together

Marines wrap up artillery exercise with confidence during warrior day, orphanage visit

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