Ken Asato, a corporal with the Uruma City Police Department, exits his vehicle as an “intruder” on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, June 11, during bilateral training between service members and the UCPD. The tra More
Yuko Murayoshi explains the differences between the yukata and the kimono during a traditional Japanese clothing class June 19 at the Marine and Family Programs building on Camp Foster, Okinawa. The class, spon More
Gavin S. DeGraw sings to the audience during a free concert June 26 at the exchange complex on Camp Courtney, Okinawa. The event was organized by the Armed Forces Entertainment Group and hosted by Marine Corps More
Cpl. Erik R. Estradaojeda, a security guard with the Provost Marshal’s Office aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, searches a vehicle Aug. 14 during bilateral force protection training between service members an More
151103-N-UK306-155 MAYPORT, Fla. (Nov. 3, 2015) Rear Adm. Mary Jackson, Commander, Navy Region Southeast, speaks with two ceremonial children after a ceremony commemorating the arrival of three People's Liberat More
151103-N-UK306-180 MAYPORT, Fla. (Nov. 3, 2015) Sailors from the USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) attend a ceremony commemorating the arrival of three ships from China's People's Liberation Army-Navy [PLA(N)] at Naval Sta More
Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force demonstrate martial arts techniques for Marines during a tour of JGSDF facilities Jan. 13 aboard Camp Komakado, Shizuoka, Japan. The visit strengthened the relatio More
Maj. Gen. James F. Pasquarette, commanding general of USARJ and I Corps (Forward), Col. William B. Johnson, commander of USAG Japan, tours Zama General Hospital along with Mikio Endo, mayor of Zama City. (U.S. More
A family sits beneath a Itoman Families of the Fallen Organization flag during the 2016 Okinawa Memorial services June 23 at Peace Memorial Park, Itoman, Japan. The ceremony brought Okinawa residents and Status More
Kiyoko Somei, left center, and Pfc. James M. Phillips Jr., right center, provide discussion topics to participants in an English discussion class Aug. 9 at the United Services Organization center on Marine Corp More
Col. Brian M. Howlett and Takayuki Kayo greet guests of the 22nd Annual Bowling Social during the annual Camp Hansen Festival at the bowling alley aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan Sept. 3, 2016. (U.S. Marine More
Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force stand in formation with U.S. Marines Oct. 6 during the annual Guard and Protect, an observe and exchange event, aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The event provi More
Members of the Chofu Little Seniors baseball team run out onto the field to warm-up prior to the Inaugural Japan-US Friendship Youth Baseball Game at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2017. Chofu’s team won 30- More
U.S. Marines stand by to place wreaths on the Cornerstone of Peace during the 2017 Okinawa Memorial Day services June 23, 2017 at Peace Memorial Park, Itoman, Japan. Service members and Okinawan residents came More
U.S. and Japan protocol flags sit next to a bundle of flowers on a table during a meeting between U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Cesar Ventura and two Japan Air Self-Defense Force warrant officers with the 3rd Air More
Chief petty officers from the U.S. Navy and the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) exchange a Christmas wreath and kodomatsu, or pine gate, at Naval Air Facility Atsugi. Kodomatsu are traditional Japanes More
A Marine with the Provost Marshal’s Office on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, places handcuffs on an Uruma City Police officer posing as an on-base intruder, June 11, during bilateral training between service me More
Yuko Murayoshi demonstrates how to put on an obi, a sash worn over a yukata, during a traditional Japanese clothing class June 19 at the Marine and Family Programs building on Camp Foster, Okinawa. The class, w More
A guitarist with the Gavin DeGraw band uses a distortion pedal board during a free concert June 26 at the exchange complex on Camp Courtney, Okinawa. The event was organized by the Armed Forces Entertainment Gr More
Cpl. Sun M. Bae, a security guard with the Provost Marshal’s Office aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, poses as a suspicious person Aug. 14 during bilateral force protection training between service members an More
Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force demonstrate Kendo-based weapons training for Marinesduring a tour of JGSDF facilities Jan. 13 aboard Camp Komakado, Shizuoka, Japan. The visit strengthened the rel More
Col. William B. Johnson, commander of USAG Japan, asks Jun Watari, director of Zama General Hospital about Zama General Hospital’s services during the opening ceremony held March 26. (U.S. Army Photos by Noriko Kudo)
Families sit in the shade during the 2016 Okinawa Memorial services June 23 at Peace Memorial Park, Itoman, Japan. The ceremony brought Okinawa residents and Status of Forces Agreement members together to honor More
Kiyoko Somei, center, provides discussion topics to participants in an English discussion class Aug. 9 at the United Services Organization center on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The weekly More
Col. Brian M. Howlett takes his turn during the 22nd Annual Bowling Social during the annual Camp Hansen Festival Sept. 3 at the bowling alley aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan Sept. 3, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corp More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members and U.S. Marines stand in formation while receiving a class on the escalation of force during the annual Guard and Protect, an observe and exchange event, Oct. 6 aboard C More
Marines with Camp Hansen Provost Marshal’s Office and camp guard carry a role player Dec. 12 during Exercise Constant Vigilance 2016 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Constant Vigilance is an annual exercise More
Members of the Chofu Little Seniors and Yokota Samurai baseball teams shake hands after the Inaugural Japan-US Friendship Youth Baseball Game at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2017. The event marks the begin More
Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson addresses attendees of the 2017 Okinawa Memorial Day services June 23, 2017, at Peace Memorial Park, Itoman, Japan. The ceremony brought together service members and Okinawan resi More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Cesar Ventura, left, a 35th Fighter Wing inspector general vertical inspections planner, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Warrant Officers Junji Miura, center, the 3rd Air Wing comman More
Yuko Murayoshi assists a class attendee in properly donning a yukata during a traditional Japanese clothing class June 19 at the Marine and Family Programs building on Camp Foster, Okinawa. The class, which was More
James Cruz sings and plays the bass guitar for the Gavin DeGraw band during a free concert June 26 at the exchange complex on Camp Courtney, Okinawa. The event was organized by the Armed Forces Entertainment Gr More
A Marine with the Provost Marshal’s Office aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, handcuffs a Marine posing as a suspicious person, Aug. 14 during bilateral training between service members and the Okinawa Police More
A Marine operates a simulated Personal Surface to Air Missile during a tour of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force facilities Jan. 13 aboard Camp Komakado, Shizuoka, Japan. The visit strengthened the relationship b More
Attendees at the Zama General Hospital opening ceremony watch a Taiko drum performances March 26 held at the newly constructed hospital. (U.S. Army Photos by Noriko Kudo)
The sun shines over Okinawa Peace Memorial Park during the 2016 Okinawa Memorial services June 23 at Peace Memorial Park, Itoman, Japan. The ceremony brought Okinawa residents and Status of Forces Agreement mem More
A United Services Organization sign hangs over an English discussion class Aug. 9 at the USO center on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. USO’s around the world support service members’ morale by More
U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service members listen intently a class on the escalation of force during the annual Guard and Protect, observe and exchange event Oct. 6 aboard Camp Foster, Oki More
A player from the Yokota Samurai baseball team is tagged out while sliding into third base during the Inaugural Japan-US Friendship Youth Baseball Game at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2017. The Yokota Samu More
Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson speaks with a Okinawan resident at the Cornerstone of Peace during the 2017 Okinawa Memorial Day services June 23, 2017 at Peace Memorial Park, Itoman, Japan. The ceremony brought More
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Warrant Officer Tsuyoshi Endo, the former 6th Air Defense Missile Group chief and Senior Noncommissioned Officer Association president, looks down at his coffee cup during "tea time More
Amy Duclos helps her daughter put on an obi, which is a sash worn over a yukata, during a traditional Japanese clothing class June 19 at the Marine and Family Programs building on Camp Foster, Okinawa. The clas More
Audience members take pictures and videos during a free concert June 26 at the exchange complex on Camp Courtney, Okinawa. The concert featured the Gavin DeGraw band, which is best known for its platinum album, More
A Japanese Security Guard assigned to Camp Foster and Marines with the Provost Marshal’s Office aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, apprehend a Marine posing as a suspicious person, Aug. 14 during bilateral tra More
Marines observe a static display of the Short Range Surface to Air Missile during a tour of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force facilities Jan. 13 aboard Camp Komakado, Shizuoka, Japan. During the visit, Marines fr More
Maj. Gen. James F. Pasquarette, commanding general of USARJ and I Corps (Forward), along with Mikio Endo, mayor of Zama City, and other Zama General Hospital staff, participates in a ribbon cutting ceremony Ma More
Lt. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, left, takes a photo with an Okinawa resident after the 2016 Okinawa Memorial services June 23 at Okinawa Peace Memorial Park, Itoman, Okinawa, Japan. The ceremony brought Okinawa re More
Status of Forces Agreement personnel and Okinawa residents introduce themselves during an English discussion class Aug. 9 at the United Services Organization center on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, More
Marines give a mock demonstration of the operations of an 155 mm. artillery piece during the 22nd Annual Camp Hansen Festival Sept. 3 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The annual festival is one of the quarte More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. Imato translates JGSDF rules of engagement to U.S. Marines during the annual Guard and Protect, an observe and exchange event Oct. 6 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The More
A player from the Chofu Little Seniors team touches first base before the Yokota Samurai team player catches the ball during the Inaugural Japan-US Friendship Youth Baseball Game at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Marc More
Sgt. Maj. Mario A. Marquez speaks with a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars during the 2017 Okinawa Memorial Day services June 23 at Peace Memorial Park, Itoman, Japan. The ceremony brought together service More
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Warrant Officer Junji Miura, the 3rd Air Wing command chief, smirks as he discusses his friend's, JASDF Warrant Officer Tsuyoshi Endo, the former 6th Air Defense Missile Group chief More
Yuko Murayoshi assists an attendee in tying an obi, which is a sash worn over a yukata, during a traditional Japanese clothing class June 19 at the Marine and Family Programs building on Camp Foster, Okinawa. T More
Gavin S. DeGraw sings and plays the piano during a free concert June 26 at the exchange complex on Camp Courtney, Okinawa. The event was organized by the Armed Forces Entertainment Group and hosted by Marine Co More
Lance Cpl. Matthew N. Wachter, a security guard with the Provost Marshal’s Office aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, searches a Marine posing as a suspicious person, Aug. 14 during bilateral training between s More
A member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force demonstrates the use of a targeting optical aide during a tour of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force facilities Jan. 13 aboard Camp Komakado, Shizuoka, Japan. The vi More
Lt. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, right, greets Marines attending the 2016 Okinawa Memorial services June 23 at Okinawa Peace Memorial Park, Itoman, Okinawa, Japan. The ceremony brought Okinawa residents and Status More
A child bounces down an inflatable slide during the 22nd Annual Camp Hansen Festival Sept. 3 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The annual event is one of the quarterly open-gate events hosted by Camp Hansen t More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force tactical vehicles stand staged during the annual Guard and Protect, an observe and exchange event, Oct. 6 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The event was a thr More
A player from the Yokota Samurai baseball team throws the ball infield during the second inning of the Inaugural Japan-US Friendship Youth Baseball Game against the Chofu Little Seniors team at Yokota Air Base, More
A wreath leans up against the Cornerstone of Peace memorial wall during the 2017 Okinawa Memorial Day services June 23, 2017 at Peace Memorial Park, Itoman, Japan. Service members and Okinawan residents came to More
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Warrant Officer Junji Miura, left, the 3rd Air Wing command chief, Noriko Ohtani, center left, a 3rd AW U.S. Relations Section member, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Cesar Ventura, cent More
Marines pose for a picture with members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during a tour of JGSDF facilities Jan. 13 aboard Camp Komakado, Shizuoka, Japan. The visit strengthened the relationship between Ma More
Lt. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, delivers an opening speech during the 2016 Okinawa Memorial services June 23 at Okinawa Peace Memorial Park, Itoman, Okinawa, Japan. The ceremony brought Okinawa residents and Statu More
Children enjoy a carnival ride during the 22nd Annual Camp Hansen Festival Sept. 3 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The annual festival provides Okinawa residents with a taste of American culture and enterta More
Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force set up tents during the annual Guard and Protect, an observe and exchange event, Oct. 6 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The event allowed U.S. More
A pitcher from the Yokota Samurai baseball team throws the first pitch during the Inaugural Japan-US Friendship Youth Baseball Game at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2017. The Yokota Samurai Baseball team co More
Okinawan residents place flowers and pray at the Cornerstone of Peace memorial wall during the 2017 Okinawa Memorial Day service June 23, 2017 at Peace Memorial Park, Itoman, Japan. The ceremony brought togethe More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Cesar Ventura, right, a 35th Fighter Wing inspector general vertical inspections planner, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Warrant Officer Tsuyoshi Endo, right, the former 6th Air Def More
Marine 1st Lt. Yosef E. Adiputra presents a gift to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 1st Lt. Takahashi during a tour of JGSDF facilities Jan. 13 aboard Camp Komakado, Shizuoka, Japan. The visit strengthened the More
Distinguished visitors prepare to lay wreaths at the memorial walls during the 2016 Okinawa Memorial services June 23 at Peace Memorial Park, Itoman, Japan. The ceremony brought Okinawa residents and Status of More
Children scale a rock-climbing wall during the 22nd Annual Camp Hansen Festival Sept. 3 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The annual festival is one of the quarterly open-gate events hosted by Camp Hansen tha More
U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members mount Japanese tactical vehicles in preparation for the patrolling portion of the annual Guard and Protect, an observe and exchange event, Oct. 6 on Mari More
Members of the Chofu Little Seniors and Yokota Samurai baseball teams shake hands prior to the Inaugural Japan-US Friendship Youth Baseball Game at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2017. The event marks the be More
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U.S. service members bow their heads during an invocation at the beginning of the 2016 Okinawa Memorial services June 23 at Peace Memorial Park, Itoman, Japan. The ceremony brought Okinawa residents and Status More
A Status of Forces Agreement member enjoys a virtual thrill ride in a virtual reality attraction during the 22nd Annual Camp Hansen Festival Sept. 3 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The annual festival provi More
U.S. Marines mount Japan Ground Self-Defense Force tactical vehicles before executing the patrolling portion of the annual Guard and Protect, an observe and exchange event, Oct. 6 on Marine Corps Air Station Fu More
Honor Guard members present the colors prior to the Inaugural Japan-US Friendship Youth Baseball Game at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2017. The game helped strengthen bilateral relationships between Yokota More
151103-N-UK306-147 MAYPORT, Fla. (Nov. 3, 2015) Sailors from Navy Band Southeast play music during a ceremony commemorating the arrival of three China’s People’s Liberation Army-Navy ships at Naval Station Mayp More
Lt. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, left, exchanges business cards with a distinguished visitor before the 2016 Okinawa Memorial services June 23 at Okinawa Peace Memorial Park, Itoman, Okinawa, Japan. The ceremony br More
Gunnery Sgt. James A. Chaney poses for a photo with an attendee of the 22nd Annual Camp Hansen Festival Sept. 3 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The annual festival is one of the quarterly open-gate events h More
A UH-1 Huey helicopter lands during the annual Guard and Protect, an observe and exchange event, Oct. 7 on a parade deck aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The exchange allowed U.S. and JGSDF service members t More
Bats sit in the Chofu Little Seniors dugout during the Inaugural Japan-US Friendship Youth Baseball Game at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2017. The event marks the beginning of the spring baseball season on More
A bouquet rests against a memorial wall during the 2016 Okinawa Memorial services June 23 at Peace Memorial Park, Itoman, Japan. The ceremony brought Okinawa residents and Status of Forces Agreement members tog More
Status of Forces Agreement members pose for photos in anticipation of the headlining band, American Authors, during the 22nd Annual Camp Hansen Festival Sept. 3 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The annual fe More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force officials greet Maj. Gen. Tomofusa Hanada as he disembarks from a UH-1 Huey during the annual Guard and Protect, an observe and exchange event Oct. 7 on a parade deck aboard Camp More
U.S. Marines stand to honor the fallen during the 2016 Okinawa Memorial services June 23 at Peace Memorial Park, Itoman, Japan. The ceremony brought Okinawa residents and Status of Forces Agreement members toge More
Carlton Moody, known as Disc Jockey Manifesto, poses for a photo with fans after performing an electronic dance music concert during the 22nd Annual Camp Hansen Festival Sept. 3 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Jap More
Marine Maj. Gen. Joaquin F. Malavet, left, discusses Marine operations with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Tomofusa Hanada during the annual Guard and Protect, an observe and exchange event, Oct. 7 a More
Col. Brian M. Howlett delivers an address before the performance of the headlining band, American Authors, during the 22nd Annual Camp Hansen Festival Sept. 3 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The annual fest More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. Imato translates instructions prior to a patrolling exercise during the annual Guard and Protect, an observe and exchange event, Oct. 7 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, More
151103-N-UK306-033 MAYPORT, Fla. (Nov. 3, 2015) A Chinese Dragon Dancing team prepares to perform during the arrival of three ships from China’s People’s Liberation Army-Navy at Naval Station Mayport. Engagemen More
Dave Rublin plays the bass guitar during the headlining concert of the 22nd Annual Camp Hansen Festival Sept. 3 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The annual festival is hosted by Camp Hansen to bring Status o More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force officials greet JGSDF Maj. Gen. Tomofusa Hanada as he arrives at a site during the annual Guard and Protect, observe and exchange event Oct. 7 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma More
Zac Barnett sings with the audience during the headlining concert of the 22nd Annual Camp Hansen Festival Sept. 3 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The annual festival is one of the quarterly open-gate events More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Tomofusa Hanada receives a brief on the training taking place during the annual Guard and Protect, an observe and exchange event, Oct. 7 on Marine Corps Air Station, Ok More