Master Chief Petty Officer Eric S. Anderson, left, and Chief Petty Officer Sandra M. Go-Lubiano cut a cake April 1 on Camp Hansen during a celebration of the 121st Chief Petty Officer Birthday. The cake cutting More
Lance Corporals Kamber L. Borders, left, and Ashlee N. Brown discuss equality during a Women’s Equality Day observance luncheon Aug. 30 at Camp Hansen. Borders is a field radio operator and systems administrato More
Chief Warrant Officer Ricky T. Brown, a member of Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Okinawa, inspects the dancing floor where his group will perform during a Hispanic Heritage observance, Oct. 10, at the Kinser Sur More
A bouquet of flowers lies on a wall honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Battle of Okinawa at the Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Park during a battle site tour Oct. 20. Service members More
Four MV-22B Ospreys depart Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 12 to support U.S. government humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in the Philippines, officially named Operat More
Sae Afuso, left, and 1st Lt. Gregory M. Macias talk to each other during a Thanksgiving-themed meal Nov. 21 at the Hikari Ga Oka nursing home. Afuso is a resident at the home, and Macias is the officer in charg More
Cpl. Margarita K. Palli, a Yarmouth, Maine, native, right, and Lance Cpl. Viviana R. Martinez, a Yuba City, California, native, hand out goods to local community members Nov. 13, 2013, at Yogi Park, Okinawa, Ja More
Members of the International Carnival in Okinawa City lead a parade Nov. 30 in Koza Music Town. The carnival featured performances displaying aspects of many different cultures, according to Lance Cpl. Jonathan More
Col. Edmund J. Bowen, left, addresses Marines about expectations during their transition period after returning from Afghanistan to Okinawa Dec. 9 at the Kadena Air Base passenger terminal. “We’ve been (in Afgh More
Grace Cardenas asks Lance Cpl. Justin D. Miller, background, a question during a cartography class Dec. 13 as part of the recent Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics week at Stearley Heights Element More
U.S. Navy Lt. Stephen F. Brown, center, introduces Santa Claus, portrayed by 1st Sgt. Nelson A. Hidalgoguerrero, to the residents of the Hikari Gaoka nursing home as part of a community outreach event. The rece More
Steve C. Schrock, standing second from left, briefs wrestling participants on safety guidelines developed by the International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles Jan. 4 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenm More
Gensho Maeda, right, watches as Sarah E. Tryon swings her mallet Jan. 17 as part of mochitsuki, a New Year tradition in Japan at the Hikarigaoka nursing home in Kin Town. The staff and residents shared this cul More
Staff Sgt. Christopher J. Seward helps Seaman Justin S. Staley repair his daypack during the hike to the obstacle course Jan. 23 on the Habu Trail at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during the Battalion Super- More
Navy Lt. Kevan Q. Lim walks down the stone stairway to the outer courtyard of Shuri Castle Jan. 24 in Naha City. Marines and sailors with Combat Logistic Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expe More
Col. Eric M. Mellinger presents Master Gunnery Sgt. Rodney W. Lowe with his course completion certificate Jan. 31 at the conclusion of the III Marine Expeditionary Force Senior Leaders Workshop. Lowe is the sta More
Petty Officer 2nd Class David Castro stretches out a tent Feb. 4 on Camp Foster during a four-day medical exercise. The tent and equipment must be set up within the hour to receive casualties to pass this porti More
Ken Yamane, right, presents Masashi Igei with a commemorative plaque of his time with Ordnance Maintenance Company during Igei’s retirement ceremony Feb. 19 at The Palms on Camp Hansen following 47 years of se More
Gunnery Sgt. Oscar D. Jaramillo, left, answers evaluators’ questions about the potable water used for cooking in the Combat Logistics Regiment 37 field mess hall Feb. 20 at Camp Kinser. The evaluators inspected More
Kojin Chibana, right, presents Lance Cpl. Steven T. Danisi with a letter of appreciation Feb. 26 at the Okinawa Police Station in Okinawa City. “Danisi happened to be driving behind the (flatbed semitrailer) an More
Cpl. Brandon K. Moore, right, receives the Bronze Star Medal with a combat distinguishing device from Maj. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy III March 14 during a ceremony at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. “Moore was given th More
Christopher Harmon speaks to Marines March 18 during a lecture on counterinsurgency operations and current events in the Republic of the Philippines at the base chapel on Camp Schwab. The lecture highlighted th More
Abigail L. Dahlkemper prepares to kick a soccer ball March 23 while competing in the Family Mart Dream Match at the Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park in Awase, Okinawa. The game was played between the Interna More
Sgt. Randolph G. Fuhrman demonstrates the proper way to handle an M9A1 service pistol March 25 during a weeklong introductory personal security detail training program at the military operation on urbanized ter More
Gunnery Sgt. Bartholomew Harris, standing, leads a discussion among first sergeants and master sergeants April 1 during an E-8 seminar at the Palms on Camp Hansen. The seminar brought together staff noncommissi More
Retired Gunnery Sgt. Annie E. Scott reads an anonymous statement from a victim of sexual assault during a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response luncheon April 25 at the Butler Officers’ Club on Camp Foster. “A More
Cols. Sean M. McBride, left, and Stephen B. Lewallen Jr. shake hands during the III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group change of command ceremony June 5 at the Camp Hansen parade deck. McBride is a B More
Lt. Col. Curtis V. Ebitz Jr., center, speaks with Marines assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1 during an open discussion June 11 at the Camp Foster Mess Hall. Ebitz holds monthly meetings to answer q More
U.S. Army Capt. Owen T. Tolson, left, explains to U.S. Marine Col. Scott F. Stebbins the different positions of the U.S. Army Patriot missile launcher’s setup June 17 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. “The j More
Marines and sailors finish the stretcher carry portion of a jungle endurance course June 20 at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Instal More
Lance Cpl. Josue E. GonzalezDuran , right, directs Lance Cpl. Nolan J. Anderson listens where to drive an assault amphibious vehicle as they prepare to board a high-speed vessel July 14 at Kin Red, Okinawa. KM More
Lance Cpl. Jeffery A. Anderson, a Grand Junction, Colorado, native, reads the names of fallen United Nations service members July 17 during a visit to the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Mari More
Key leaders with the Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-12 attend a meeting to finalize training plans July 21 at 1st Republic of Korea Marine Division Base, Pohang, South Korea. During the meeting, staff member More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jason D. Humphries, an Auburn, Washington, native, demonstrates how to perform a proper functions check of an M240B medium machine gun before starting a patrol training event July 22 duri More
Composition C-4 and dynamite are detonated by U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines safely positioned in a bunker July 23 during demolitions training at Susungri Range in Pohang, South Korea, as part of Korean Mar More
Boxes of explosives are staged for demolitions training July 23 at Susungri Range, Pohang, Republic of Korea, as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-12. ROK and U.S. Marines followed all safety procedures More
The Headquarters and Support Battalion Color Guard presents the colors during The Star Spangled Banner at a naturalization ceremony Aug. 22 at the Camp Foster Theater, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The biannual More
Preschoolers listen as Marines introduce themselves during the “Play in English” program Sept. 19 at Namisato Nursery in Kin Town. During the first session of the program, Marines taught the students the “ABCs” More
Hajime Nakama, left, and Col. Sean M. McBride sign a local implementation agreement for disaster response Sept. 29 at the Palms, Camp Hansen. The agreement provides shelter on Camp Hansen to Kin Town residents More
Petty Officer 1st Class Xiomara A. Azinge graduates from Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy Okinawa’s Career Course Oct. 10 at the Camp Hansen theater. “It’s an accomplishment to graduate and I feel good abo More
Chris Daughtry sings one of his hit songs “No Surprise” during a free concert Oct. 25 at the Camp Foster festival grounds. Hosting the concert, Marine Corps Community Services extended the invitation to attend More
Gunnery Sgt. Charles A. Spencer, center, from Owego, New York, leads a discussion on how to properly plot points on a map Oct. 30 at Robert’s Field at Camp Kinser. “The purpose of the event was to reacquaint th More
Rice is pounded into a paste-like consistency as part of an annual Mochitsuki Festival Jan. 17 at the Hikarigaoka nursing home in Kin Town. In the ceremony, a special type of white, sticky sweet rice is hammere More
Master Chief Petty Officer Eric S. Anderson discusses the history of chief petty officers April 1 on Camp Hansen during a celebration of the 121st Chief Petty Officer Birthday. As chief petty officers, the sail More
Mina Toomer performs a traditional Latin American dance during a Hispanic Heritage Month observance. Oct. 10 at the Kinser Surfside on Camp Kinser. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 through Oc More
Service members, their families and civilians release balloons and watch them float into the sky Oct. 19 during a Walk to Remember tribute event at Sunset Beach. The tribute was held in honor of National Pregna More
The III Marine Expeditionary Force Band performs during the International Carnival in Okinawa City Nov. 30 in Koza Music Town. During the concert, the band played the Japan National Anthem, the Star Spangled Ba More
Marines return from Afghanistan to Okinawa Dec. 9 at the Kadena Air Base passenger terminal. The Marines deployed for seven months to Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, to receive equipment from r More
Staff Sgt. Herbert M. Grose Jr., teaches students how to build a field expedient antenna as part of the recent Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics week at Stearley Heights Elementary School on Kade More
Lance Cpl. Ashley M. Santa Maria, left, and Lance Cpl. Nikko D. Austria sing Christmas carols while dressed as elves at the Hikari Gaoka nursing home as part of a community outreach event. The recent celebratio More
Lance Cpl. Philip A. Rickenbach, right, locks Bryan S. Caldwell’s arm in a hold Jan. 4 during the Futenma Athletics Open Wrestling Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma’s Semper Fit Gym. The referees u More
Squads race against time to get across the obstacle course for the title of super-squad Jan. 23 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during a battalion super-squad competition. The Marines and sailors are with H More
Navy Lt. Kevan Q. Lim tells the Marines and sailors how important Shuri Castle is to the local community members and the part it played in World War II Jan. 24 in Naha City. “It made me hopeful because we can g More
Sailors carry in a simulated casualty Feb. 4 on Camp Foster as part of a four-day medical exercise. “You have to push your body past the limits,” said Petty Officer 2nd Class Mason A. Ahmed, a hospital corpsman More
Masashi Igei stands with a gift from Ordnance Maintenance Company during his retirement ceremony Feb. 19 at The Palms on Camp Hansen following 47 years of service. “I’m going to miss his presence in the shop,” More
Lance Cpl. Passion L. Wise prepares food Feb. 20 to be evaluated for the Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Memorial Awards at Camp Kinser. The awards annually recognize the accomplishments of Marine Cor More
Kojin Chibana, right, applauds Lance Cpl. Steven T. Danisi, left, during an award ceremony Feb. 26 at the Okinawa Police Station in Okinawa City. Danisi was one of six Marines to receive an award for their imme More
Abigail L. Dahlkemper, center, prepares to kick a soccer ball March 23 while competing in the Family Mart Dream Match at the Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park in Awase, Okinawa. The game was played between th More
Religious program specialists provide security for a chaplain March 25 at the military operation on urbanized terrain facility in the Central Training Area, Okinawa. The religious program specialists participat More
1st Sgt. Timothy Clay listens to a subject matter expert’s lecture April 1 during an E-8 seminar at The Palms on Camp Hansen. “The leadership panels, coupled with the knowledge of various subject matter experts More
Sgt. Majs. Paul G. McKenna, left, Michael R. Saucedo, center, and Command Master Chief D. Eric Sine, listen to statements read during the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response luncheon April 25 at the Butler O More
Cols. Sean M. McBride, left, and Stephen B. Lewallen Jr. salute during the III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group change of command ceremony June 5 at the Camp Hansen parade deck. During the ceremony More
Lt. Col. Curtis V. Ebitz Jr., right, speaks with Marines assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1 during an open discussion June 11 at the Camp Foster Mess Hall. Ebitz holds monthly meetings to discuss q More
U.S. Marine Col. Scott F. Stebbins, right, discusses the U.S. Army Patriot missile launcher’s capabilities with a group of soldiers June 17 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The Patriot missile launcher’s ea More
Lance Cpl. Dylan T. Perrone, left, lists objects the Marines and sailors observed as part of a Kim’s game, also known as a “keep-in-memory” game, during the jungle endurance course June 20 at the Jungle Warfare More
Lance Cpl. Viviana R. Martinez, a Yuba City, California, native, works at her desk July 3 at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Martinez was recently selected to participate in the Ground Combat Element Integrated Ta More
Sgt. Dustin M. Huckaby, a Las Vegas, Nevada, native, guides vehicles onto a high-speed vessel July 14 at Kin Red, Okinawa. The Marines were departing Okinawa to participate in Korean Marine Exchange Program 14- More
A symbol of Korean and United Nations service members who sacrificed their lives, “The Drop” is one of the displays that Marines with Combat Assault Battalion observed July 17 at the War Memorial of Korea in Se More
U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines play a friendly game of football July 19 at 1st ROK Marine Division Base, Pohang, South Korea. Prior to beginning Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-12, U.S. and ROK Marines co More
U.S. Marines attend a leadership meeting July 21 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-12 at 1st Republic of Korea Marine Division Base, Pohang, South Korea, prior to a combined arms live-fire exercise with More
Republic of Korea Marines prepare to take defensive positions against U.S. Marines during a patrol training event July 22 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-12 at the 1st Republic of Korea Marine Division More
Marines and sailors lace detonation cord through ready-made holes in dynamite July 23 at Susungri Range, Pohang, Republic of Korea, as part of Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-12. During demolitions training, More
James Y. Chiang leads candidates in the Oath of Allegiance to become U.S. citizens Aug. 22 at the Camp Foster Theater, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The oath is the final step for the candidates as they renounce More
Lance Cpl. Charles D. Cho, from Lakewood, Washington, says goodbye to a preschooler during the conclusion of the “Play in English” program Sept. 19 at Namisato Nursery in Kin Town. The new program is a monthly More
Hajime Nakama, center left, and Col. Sean M. McBride, center right, sign a local implementation agreement for disaster response Sept. 29 at the Palms, Camp Hansen. The agreement provides shelter on Camp Hansen More
Students from the career course listen as a guest speaker talks about effective leadership Oct. 1 at the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy on Camp Hansen. As one of the students in attendance, Petty Officer More
Leading the rock band Daughtry in vocals, Chris Daughtry performs a free concert Oct. 25 at the Camp Foster festival grounds. “I never realized how much it meant until a few years ago when we went overseas to t More
Marines plot out points for land navigation during a fundamental’s day Oct. 30 at Robert’s Field on Camp Kinser. Common skills challenges were located at each point on the map to include how to call in a medica More
Erika Cecilio (left) and Chief Warrant Officer Ricky T. Brown, members of Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Okinawa, conclude a traditional Mexican dance at a Hispanic Heritage Month observance Oct. 10 at the Kinse More
Children perform at the International Carnival in Okinawa City Nov. 30 in Koza Music Town after a parade. Participants of the parade included people from Okinawa and the international community. Photo by Lance More
Service members, their families and community members celebrate the 7th annual holiday tree lighting Dec. 6 at the Camp Kinser Main Exchange. “Tonight (was) special,” said Col. Edmund J. Bowen. “This tree light More
Marines help each other load their gear after returning from Afghanistan to Okinawa Dec. 9 at the Kadena Air Base passenger terminal. The Marines deployed for seven months to Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, More
Students cheer as their structure of toothpicks and gumballs withstands the weight of textbooks during the recent Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics week at Stearley Heights Elementary School on More
Santa Claus, portrayed by 1st Sgt. Nelson A. Hidalgoguerrero, greets a nursing home resident with a “Merry Christmas!” at the Hikari Gaoka nursing home as part of a community outreach event. The recent celebrat More
Lance Cpl. Matthew G. Kent, left, attempts to pin Tyler J. Putt to the mat during the Futenma Athletics Open Wrestling Tournament, Jan. 4 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma’s Semper Fit Gym. The wrestling styl More
The staff and residents of Hikarigaoka nursing home form a substance known as mochi, with service members of 7th Communication Battalion Jan. 17 in Kin Town. Eating mochi is thought to promote good health, long More
A Marine Corps blouse with the name Igei is displayed for Masashi Igei as a gift during his retirement ceremony Feb. 19 at The Palms on Camp Hansen following 47 years of service. Igei started his career with th More
Marines stand in formation Feb. 20 as evaluators ask questions about food preparation for the Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Memorial Awards at the Combat Logistics Regiment 37 field mess hall on Cam More
Members of the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band stand in formation prior to a performance March 23 at the Family Mart Dream Match exhibition soccer game at the Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park in Awase, O More
Sgt. Randolph G. Fuhrman, left, debriefs religious program specialists following the site survey portion of their personal security detail training March 25 at the military operation on urbanized terrain facili More
Master Sgt. Cecil Melton, right, participates in a group discussion April 1 during an E-8 seminar at the Palms on Camp Hansen. “The E-8 seminar’s primary focus is ensuring that the senior (staff noncommissioned More
Develda L. Edgington reads an anonymous statement from a victim of sexual assault during a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response luncheon April 25 at the Butler Officers’ Club on Camp Foster. During the lunche More
Cols. Sean M. McBride, second from left, and Stephen B. Lewallen Jr. salute during the III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group change of command ceremony June 5 at the Camp Hansen parade deck. During More
Lt. Col. Curtis V. Ebitz Jr., left, speaks with Marines assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1 during an open discussion June 11 at the Camp Foster Mess Hall. Ebitz holds monthly meetings to discuss qu More
U.S. Army soldiers set up an OE-254 antenna group during a training exercise June 17 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The antenna group allows the soldiers to communicate with other U.S. military installati More