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Bodybuilders listening to instructions before taking the stage for the competition. - (In the foreground left to right.) Sgt. Sho Hochi translates instructions to Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Marine Sgts. Dakota Rhodes and Jordan Sparks, before they compete in their first novice bodybuilding competition at a neighboring Japanese Self-Defense Force garrison’s anniversary celebration, July 18, 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Song Jordan)

CATC Camp Fuji Marines Enter Their First Bodybuilding Contest

A couple of CATC Camp Fuji Marines participate in their first bodybuilding contest held at a neighboring Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force garrison.

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CATC Camp Fuji Hosts Garrison Games

Staff at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan hosted the first Garrison Games at their installation. Its a friendly competition to test Marines’ military stamina and skills against Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers from neighboring garrisons. Camp Fuji Marines took home the traveling trophy this year. Next year another base will host the Garrison Games and teams will attempt to win the trophy away from the Marines. Creators envisioned that the games will continue for the foreseeable future.

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An Airman propped on the floor shoots at a virtual target. - Air Mobility Command Airmen took part in professional military training at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji to build leadership skills. CATC Camp Fuji is located at the base of Mt. Fuji. Camp Fuji can accommodate approximately 2,000 service members at a time, for training activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Song Jordan)

Airmen Train at Camp Fuji

Air Mobility Command Airmen took part in professional military training at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji to build leadership skills.

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Iwakuni EOD Lands at Camp Fuji

Iwakuni EOD officer transports training material to CATC Camp Fuji by U.S. Army helicopter.

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Marines take a group photo in front of Mt. Fuji. - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, visited Marines, sailors, and staff at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, March 21, 2025. It is his fourth visit to the INDOPACOM as the SMMC. Ruiz agreed to take a photo with Marines and sailors at the end of his visit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Song Jordan)

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Visits Camp Fuji

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited Marines and sailors aboard Camp Fuji, Japan.

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Marine Corps reopens Ie Shima airfield off Okinawa following 2 years of repairs

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U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion conduct the run portion of an initial strength assessment at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 6, 2025. The ISA is a baseline test for new recruits to ensure they meet the physical requirements to begin the 13-week transformation to earn the title United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock) - U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion conduct the run portion of an initial strength assessment at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 6, 2025. The ISA is a baseline test for new recruits to ensure they meet the physical requirements to begin the 13-week transformation to earn the title United States Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)

Marine Corps announces updated physical fitness standards

The Marine Corps is implementing changes to its Physical Fitness Test and body composition standards in accordance with the Secretary of War’s Military Fitness Standards memorandum issued on Sept. 30, 2025. These changes, announced in MARADMIN 613/25, will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.

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Marine Corps revives historic Black Knights squadron at New River for modern missions

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A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, flies following a live-fire Close Air Support training mission in support of exercise Steel Knight 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California Dec. 9, 2025. - A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, flies following a live-fire Close Air Support training mission in support of exercise Steel Knight 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California Dec. 9, 2025. CAS employment demonstrates 3rd MAW’s ability to deliver timely, precise fires that enable the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to maneuver effectively across distributed and contested environments. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps team's ability to respond forward, integrate across domains, and sustain Marine Air-Ground Task Force readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft)

Steel Knight 25: Stingers, Scarface Deliver Persistent Close Air Support Across Distributed Battlespace

Throughout Exercise Steel Knight 25, H-1 attack helicopters with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267 and HMLA-367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, delivered continuous close air support to Marines maneuvering across a geographically dispersed battlespace, reinforcing the wing’s role as the Marine Corps’ premier provider of offensive air support and integrated fires. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that strengthens the Navy–Marine Corps team’s ability to respond forward, integrate across domains and sustain Marine Air-Ground Task Force readiness.

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U.S. Marines with 3rd Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, coordinate close air support during a tactical air-control party (TACP) exercise at Rattlesnake Range, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Dec. 2, 2025. TACP exercises prepare prospective joint terminal attack controllers and joint fires observers for formal schools. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich) - U.S. Marines with 3rd Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, coordinate close air support during a tactical air-control party (TACP) exercise at Rattlesnake Range, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Dec. 2, 2025. TACP exercises prepare prospective joint terminal attack controllers and joint fires observers for formal schools. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich)

Marines Execute a Tactical Air Control Party Exercise

Reserve Marine units from across the country assembled at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, for a Tactical Air Control Party exercise focused on joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) and joint fires observer (JFO) training and qualification sustainment. The event enhanced joint fires proficiency while allowing Marines to complete their annual certification requirements and refine their air support coordination skills.

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