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Marines extinguish a fire on a mobile aircraft fire training device Sept. 18 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. During the training, a senior ARFF specialist stands near the Marines extinguishing the fire to ensure they practice the proper techniques. The Marines are ARFF specialists with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.

Marines extinguish a fire on a mobile aircraft fire training device Sept. 18 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. During the training, a senior ARFF specialist stands near the Marines extinguishing the fire to ensure they practice the proper techniques. The Marines are ARFF specialists with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran

Marines extinguish a fire on a mobile aircraft fire training device Sept. 18 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. During the training, a senior ARFF specialist stands near the Marines extinguishing the fire to ensure they practice the proper techniques. The Marines are ARFF specialists with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.

Marines extinguish a fire on a mobile aircraft fire training device Sept. 18 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. During the training, a senior ARFF specialist stands near the Marines extinguishing the fire to ensure they practice the proper techniques. The Marines are ARFF specialists with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran

Marines extinguish a fire on a mobile aircraft fire training device Sept. 18 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. During the training, a senior ARFF specialist stands near the Marines extinguishing the fire to ensure they practice the proper techniques. The Marines are ARFF specialists with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.

Marines extinguish a fire on a mobile aircraft fire training device Sept. 18 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. During the training, a senior ARFF specialist stands near the Marines extinguishing the fire to ensure they practice the proper techniques. The Marines are ARFF specialists with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran

Marines extinguish a fire on a mobile aircraft fire training device Sept. 18 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The device is self-contained, uses propane, and can only be extinguished by stopping the fuel source. The Marines are aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist with Headquarts and Headdquarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific.

Marines extinguish a fire on a mobile aircraft fire training device Sept. 18 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The device is self-contained, uses propane, and can only be extinguished by stopping the fuel source. The Marines are aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist with Headquarts and Headdquarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran

Pfc. Anthony D. Black turns on an auxiliary power unit to start an engine on a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft May 8 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Black is crewmaster a with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Pfc. Anthony D. Black turns on an auxiliary power unit to start an engine on a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft May 8 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Black is crewmaster a with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Henry J. Antenor

A search and rescue team from Edmonton, Canada, boards a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152), Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152), currently assigned to 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade in support of Joint Task Force 505, at Villamor Air Base, Nov. 19, 2013. The search and rescue team arrived to Republic of the Philippines to search for survivors affected by Typhoon Haiyan in support of the disaster relief Operation Damayan.

A search and rescue team from Edmonton, Canada, boards a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152), Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152), currently assigned to 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade in support of Joint Task Force 505, at Villamor Air Base, Nov. 19, 2013. The search and rescue team arrived to Republic of the Philippines to search for survivors affected by Typhoon Haiyan in support of the disaster relief Operation Damayan.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Luis Rodriguez

Cassie, a search and rescue dog from Edmonton, Canada, waits to board a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152), currently assigned to 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade in support of Joint Task Force 505, at Villamor Air Base, Nov. 19, 2013. The search and rescue team arrived to Republic of the Philippines to search for survivors affected by Typhoon Haiyan in support of the disaster relief Operation Damayan.

Cassie, a search and rescue dog from Edmonton, Canada, waits to board a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152), currently assigned to 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade in support of Joint Task Force 505, at Villamor Air Base, Nov. 19, 2013. The search and rescue team arrived to Republic of the Philippines to search for survivors affected by Typhoon Haiyan in support of the disaster relief Operation Damayan.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Luis Rodriguez

A search and rescue team from Edmonton, Canada, waits to board a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152), currently assigned to 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade in support of Joint Task Force 505, at Villamor Air Base, Nov. 19, 2013. The search and rescue team arrived to Republic of the Philippines to search for survivors affected by Typhoon Haiyan in support of the disaster relief Operation Damayan.

A search and rescue team from Edmonton, Canada, waits to board a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152), currently assigned to 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade in support of Joint Task Force 505, at Villamor Air Base, Nov. 19, 2013. The search and rescue team arrived to Republic of the Philippines to search for survivors affected by Typhoon Haiyan in support of the disaster relief Operation Damayan.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Luis Rodriguez

Kona, a search and rescue dog from Edmonton, Canada, waits to board a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152), currently assigned to 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade in support of Joint Task Force 505, at Villamor Air Base, Nov. 19, 2013. The search and rescue team arrived to Republic of the Philippines to search for survivors affected by Typhoon Haiyan in support of the disaster relief Operation Damayan

Kona, a search and rescue dog from Edmonton, Canada, waits to board a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152), currently assigned to 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade in support of Joint Task Force 505, at Villamor Air Base, Nov. 19, 2013. The search and rescue team arrived to Republic of the Philippines to search for survivors affected by Typhoon Haiyan in support of the disaster relief Operation Damayan

Photo by Lance Cpl. Luis Rodriguez

U.S. Marine Cpl. Stephen Jarrell, of Toledo, Ohio, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, observes a destroyed village from a MV-22B Osprey aircraft as a bilateral assessment team lands to deliver relief and determine needs, Nov. 18. The team traveled to remote areas in and near Leyte using an MV-22B tiltrotor Osprey aircraft to assess the needs of people isolated by Typhoon Haiyan. U.S. military assets have delivered relief supplies provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development since the start of Operation Damayan, in support of the Government of the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Stephen Jarrell, of Toledo, Ohio, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, observes a destroyed village from a MV-22B Osprey aircraft as a bilateral assessment team lands to deliver relief and determine needs, Nov. 18. The team traveled to remote areas in and near Leyte using an MV-22B tiltrotor Osprey aircraft to assess the needs of people isolated by Typhoon Haiyan. U.S. military assets have delivered relief supplies provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development since the start of Operation Damayan, in support of the Government of the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.

Photo by Capt. Caleb Eames

A bilateral assessment team, composed of U.S. Marines, Philippine Department of Social Welfare and Development, and members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, delivers U.S. Agency for International Development relief supplies from an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, Nov. 18. The team landed to determine needs and deliver relief to remote areas in and near Leyte to assess the needs of people isolated by Typhoon Haiyan. U.S. military assets have delivered relief supplies provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development since the start of Operation Damayan, in support of the Government of the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.

A bilateral assessment team, composed of U.S. Marines, Philippine Department of Social Welfare and Development, and members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, delivers U.S. Agency for International Development relief supplies from an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, Nov. 18. The team landed to determine needs and deliver relief to remote areas in and near Leyte to assess the needs of people isolated by Typhoon Haiyan. U.S. military assets have delivered relief supplies provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development since the start of Operation Damayan, in support of the Government of the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.

Photo by Capt. Caleb Eames

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members wait to board an MV-22B Osprey aircraft Nov. 14 as part of Operation Damayan. The aircraft, JGSDF members and other relief personnel later landed in Tacloban to provide support to the Philippine government who is spearheading relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members wait to board an MV-22B Osprey aircraft Nov. 14 as part of Operation Damayan. The aircraft, JGSDF members and other relief personnel later landed in Tacloban to provide support to the Philippine government who is spearheading relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.

Photo by Cpl. Codey Underwood

Marines and U.S. Army Soldiers load supplies onto an MV-22 Osprey assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, in support of Operation Damayan. The George Washington Strike Group supports the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade to assist the Philippine government in response to the aftermath of Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda in the Republic of the Philippines.

Marines and U.S. Army Soldiers load supplies onto an MV-22 Osprey assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, in support of Operation Damayan. The George Washington Strike Group supports the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade to assist the Philippine government in response to the aftermath of Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda in the Republic of the Philippines.

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo R. Guzman

MV-22 Ospreys assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, take on supplies to provide aid during "Operation Damayan." The George Washington Strike Group supports the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade to assist the Philippine government in response to the aftermath of Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda in the Republic of the Philippines.

MV-22 Ospreys assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, take on supplies to provide aid during "Operation Damayan." The George Washington Strike Group supports the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade to assist the Philippine government in response to the aftermath of Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda in the Republic of the Philippines.

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo R. Guzman

Philippine Air Force Sgt. Bobby Elpedes, a landing support specialist with the 520th Air Base Wing, signals to stop to the pilot of an MV-22B Osprey during Operation Damayan at Villamor Air Base Nov. 14. U.S Marines arrived at Villamor Air Base Nov. 10 to help assist the Philippine government in humanitarian aid and disaster relief efforts. The Osprey provides a unique capability in this type of operation due to its vertical takeoff and landing capabilities and its ability to convert quickly to fixed wing configuration, giving it increased speed and range.

Philippine Air Force Sgt. Bobby Elpedes, a landing support specialist with the 520th Air Base Wing, signals to stop to the pilot of an MV-22B Osprey during Operation Damayan at Villamor Air Base Nov. 14. U.S Marines arrived at Villamor Air Base Nov. 10 to help assist the Philippine government in humanitarian aid and disaster relief efforts. The Osprey provides a unique capability in this type of operation due to its vertical takeoff and landing capabilities and its ability to convert quickly to fixed wing configuration, giving it increased speed and range.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Stephen D. Himes

Two MV-22 Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, 1st Marine Air Wing, take off after delivering relief supplies at Tacloban Air Field here, Nov. 15. The Ospreys of VMM-262 provide unique capabilities to the delivering of supplies to remote locations, being able to insert vertically on nearly any terrain, carrying more cargo and travelling faster than the helicopters utilized for supply delivery. There are currently eight VMM-262 Ospreys aiding in the delivering of supplies, which is to date more than 623,000 pounds of relief aid. The 3rd MEB is currently supporting the Armed Forces of the Philippines in providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief to areas affected by Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda.

Two MV-22 Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, 1st Marine Air Wing, take off after delivering relief supplies at Tacloban Air Field here, Nov. 15. The Ospreys of VMM-262 provide unique capabilities to the delivering of supplies to remote locations, being able to insert vertically on nearly any terrain, carrying more cargo and travelling faster than the helicopters utilized for supply delivery. There are currently eight VMM-262 Ospreys aiding in the delivering of supplies, which is to date more than 623,000 pounds of relief aid. The 3rd MEB is currently supporting the Armed Forces of the Philippines in providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief to areas affected by Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda.

Photo by Sgt. Jonathan Wright

An MV-22B Osprey departs Tacloban Air Base, Nov. 16 during an airlift as part of Operation Damayan. The Osprey provides a unique capability in this type of operation due to its vertical takeoff and landing capabilities and its ability to convert quickly to fixed wing configuration, giving it increased speed and range. The Osprey, with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s aviation combat element, III Marine Expeditionary Force, is supporting the government of the Philippines in providing relief supplies and airlift capability for citizens affected by Typhoon Haiyan

An MV-22B Osprey departs Tacloban Air Base, Nov. 16 during an airlift as part of Operation Damayan. The Osprey provides a unique capability in this type of operation due to its vertical takeoff and landing capabilities and its ability to convert quickly to fixed wing configuration, giving it increased speed and range. The Osprey, with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s aviation combat element, III Marine Expeditionary Force, is supporting the government of the Philippines in providing relief supplies and airlift capability for citizens affected by Typhoon Haiyan

Photo by Cpl. Jose D. Lujano

Philippine citizens board an MV-22B Osprey at Tacloban Air Base, Nov. 16 as part of Operation Damayan. The Osprey provides a unique capability in this type of operation due to its vertical takeoff and landing capabilities and its ability to convert quickly to fixed wing configuration, giving it increased speed and range. The Osprey, with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s aviation combat element, III Marine Expeditionary Force, is supporting the government of the Philippines in providing relief supplies and airlift capability for citizens affected by Typhoon Haiyan.

Philippine citizens board an MV-22B Osprey at Tacloban Air Base, Nov. 16 as part of Operation Damayan. The Osprey provides a unique capability in this type of operation due to its vertical takeoff and landing capabilities and its ability to convert quickly to fixed wing configuration, giving it increased speed and range. The Osprey, with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s aviation combat element, III Marine Expeditionary Force, is supporting the government of the Philippines in providing relief supplies and airlift capability for citizens affected by Typhoon Haiyan.

Photo by Cpl. Jose D. Lujano

An MV-22B Osprey prepares to land on Tacloban Air Base, Nov. 16 during Operation Damayan. The Osprey provides a unique capability in this type of operation due to its vertical takeoff and landing capabilities and its ability to convert quickly to fixed wing configuration, giving it increased speed and range. The Osprey, with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s aviation combat element, III Marine Expeditionary Force, is supporting the government of the Philippines in providing relief supplies and airlift capability for citizens affected by Typhoon Haiyan.

An MV-22B Osprey prepares to land on Tacloban Air Base, Nov. 16 during Operation Damayan. The Osprey provides a unique capability in this type of operation due to its vertical takeoff and landing capabilities and its ability to convert quickly to fixed wing configuration, giving it increased speed and range. The Osprey, with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s aviation combat element, III Marine Expeditionary Force, is supporting the government of the Philippines in providing relief supplies and airlift capability for citizens affected by Typhoon Haiyan.

Photo by Cpl. Jose D. Lujano

Marines participate in the Marine Corps Air Station Futenma's 2013 Marine Corps Birthday Run Nov. 8-10 at the air station. The run was a continuous, 238-mile relay run to celebrate the Marines Corps' 238 years of service. The runners carried a guidon bearing the Marine Corps colors during the event. Each guidon bearer ran one, 10-minute-mile interval before passing the guidon to the next participant. The event ended Nov. 10, the traditional Marine Corps birthday, following morning colors. The Marines are with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/Released)

Marines participate in the Marine Corps Air Station Futenma's 2013 Marine Corps Birthday Run Nov. 8-10 at the air station. The run was a continuous, 238-mile relay run to celebrate the Marines Corps' 238 years of service. The runners carried a guidon bearing the Marine Corps colors during the event. Each guidon bearer ran one, 10-minute-mile interval before passing the guidon to the next participant. The event ended Nov. 10, the traditional Marine Corps birthday, following morning colors. The Marines are with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran

Marine Corps Air Station Futenma