Lance Cpl. Devon B. Springer walks away from an MV-22B Osprey after taking a photo with Okinawa community members during a family day hosted by Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 March 3 at Marine Corps Air S More
Satsuki Fraling, left, and Marines perform groundskeeping at the Lt. Gen. Simon B. Buckner Jr. Memorial March 9 near Itoman City, Okinawa. The Marines were part of a single Marine program delegation that volunt More
Master Gunnery Sgt. Pete De La Rosa collects litter during a seawall cleanup April 10 in Chatan Town. The cleanup was a part of Tomo Days, which was initiated to highlight the relationship between the Japanese More
Catherine C. Latham relates personal experiences during an English club meeting at Meio University May 21 in Nago. Latham started the club in 1994 after two students came to her wishing to improve their English More
U.S. Marine Col. Preston W. Jones speaks to students and instructors of the Japan Joint Staff College July 3 at Camp Courtney. The discussion gave the students and instructors an overview of the III Marine Expe More
Dr. Christopher C. Harmon speaks to students of the Marine Corps University at the Camp Foster Community Center March 22. Harmon delivered a series of lectures on multiple camps to MCU students, officers and st More
Kristine Anderson reviews her recipe during the Iron Dragon Challenge Food Revue at Kubasaki High School on Camp Foster March 30. Students formed teams to make full restaurant-style meals, preparing the student More
Students from Bechtel Elementary School visited the flight line on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma April 4 to learn about firefighting techniques and fire prevention during the Month of the Military Child. Dur More
Marines with aircraft rescue and firefighting and Sparky the Fire Dog demonstrate an air-bag system to students from Bechtel Elementary School by lifting a couch on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma April 4. An More
Navy Lts. Jason M. Duff, right, and Ashley Clark, performing the Shrink Rap radio show prepare to answer questions during the show at the Armed Forces Network Studios on Plaza Housing April 9. The show was desi More
Col. William A. Tosick II speaks with Marines at the Camp Foster Theater April 17. Tosick and other representatives from Marine Corps Manpower and Reserve Affairs conducted various briefings April 17-19 on Camp More
Rear Adm. Margaret G. Kibben speaks to chaplains with Marine Corps Base Camp Butler and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni at the Ocean Breeze on Camp Foster during the Annual Chaplain Professional Development Tr More
Children from the Chimugukuru Center dance to the music played by the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band at a carnival held in celebration of the Month of the Military Child on Camp Foster April 27.
A child knocks down a pyramid of cans at a carnival on Camp Foster, April 27, while her dad cheers her on.
Master Sgt. Tammy A. Belleville swears her oath of enlistment during her promotion ceremony May 1. Belleville is the first female in her job field to be promoted to master sergeant.
U.S. Navy Lt. Charles Kinard exchanges medical techniques during a brief to Royal Cambodian Armed Forces medical personnel in Phnom Penh June 19. The lecture was a part of Cambodia Medical Exercise 2012. Kinard More
Cpl. Mitchell D. McMillion shows members of the Western Army Signal Group, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, equipment for a radio data team kit at Camp Hansen June 27. The kit was shown to give JGSDF members a More
Sensei Satoshi Yamauchi demonstrates a joint manipulation technique at Koza Budokan in Okinawa City July 2. Students studied the Seidokan style created by Master Sensei Shian Toma. Yamauchi is a 6th-degree blac More
Assault amphibious vehicles of Combat Assault Battalion show their cross- country capabilities during a demonstration at Camp Schwab July 10. The AAV crewmen demonstrated the capabilities to members of the Japa More
Marines with Company E move through a water obstacle during the endurance course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center Aug. 10. Marines must submerge themselves completely during the course to advance to the ne More
Marines from Echo Company move through a water obstacle during the endurance course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center Aug. 10. The endurance course is designed to improve teamwork amongst Marines. The compa More
Marines ascend stairs with unloaded weapons at the close-quarters battle facility at Camp Hansen Aug. 11. The Marines trained at range 17B to increase their close-quarters battle skills. The Marines are with Fl More
Pfc. Juliana Gatica ties down an awning on the parade deck at Camp Hansen Aug. 14. Gatica is an embarkation specialist with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF.
Students and instructors display graduation certificates at the first graduation of the Humanitarian Mine Action Program’s medical training at Cambodia’s Institute for Peacekeeping Forces, Mine and Explosive Re More
Marine Maj. William H. Nash addresses students and instructors at the graduation ceremony for the humanitarian mine action program’s first medical training class at the Institute for Peacekeeping Forces, Mine a More
Lt. Col. William L. DePue Jr. and Sgt. Maj. Russell A. Strack case the colors of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 during a ceremony to redesignate the unit as Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 at Marine More
Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 and the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band gather at at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to perform a redesignation ceremony Sep. 7. VMM-265 is the new designa More
Students and faculty of Zukeran Elementary School recite the pledge of allegiance at Camp Foster Sept. 11. The students took part in a yearly “Meet Me at the Flag Pole” day where they honor the victims of the 9 More
Residents of Ginowan City and Chatan Village enter Gate 5 of Camp Foster to participate in a humanitarian assistance evacuation drill as part of Constant Vigilance 2012 here Sept. 12. The residents walked the s More
Japanese residents of Ginowan City and Chatan Town participate in an evacuation drill during Constant Vigilance 2012 at Camp Foster Sept. 12. The residents walked the southern tsunami evacuation route, one of C More
Gunnery Sgt. Wesley C. Carter instructs fellow students during aquatics training at Camp Foster Sept. 14. The students are learning about a new aquatic program sponsored by Headquarters Marine Corps to lessen i More
Air Force Lt. Gen. Salvatore A. Angelella gives opening comments at the Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas golf scramble at Taiyo Golf Course Sept. 19. The scramble was designed to draw attention and spread the More
Members of Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Okinawa perform at the U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa’s Hispanic Heritage Month observance at Camp Lester Oct. 5. They danced as part of an observance for Hispanic Heritage More
Sgt. Maj. Steven E. Collier finishes the mountain climbing portion of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Oct. 16. The course is designed to enhance the confidence and skills of More
Republic of Korea Marines demonstrate the capabilities of their anti-tank missile system to U.S. Marines during bilateral training Oct. 24. Throughout the training, ROK and U.S. Marines shared their knowledge a More
Cpl. Anthony L. Dale, right, delivers a right hook to his opponent during a kickboxing match Dec. 16 at Music Town Otoichiba in Okinawa City. The match was the culmination of a three-month training effort betwe More
Pfc. Aaron J. Padilla uses a mallet to make mochi Dec. 21 during the Takagahara Garrison’s mochitsuki ceremony. The event allowed Marines to build relationships with the local community and the Japan Ground Sel More
III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations Pacific hosted an MV-22 Osprey Family Day March 3 at MCAS Futenma for Okinawa citizens. More than 300 parents with their children attended the event More
Pfc. Anthony F. Paderes prepares to refuel a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter landing at a forward-arming and refueling point April 3 at the Central Training Area near Camp Hansen. At a FARP, helicopters can refuel More
Col. James. G. Flynn, left, presents Gunnery Sgt. Juan T. Arreguin, with the Marine Corps Installations Pacific Best Small Mess Hall award of the second quarter May 15 at Mess Hall 423 on Marine Corps Air Stati More
Makayla Palazzo, right, receives a scholarship from Kate Johnson June 4 at the Marine Gift Shop on Camp Foster. The Marine Officer’s Spouses Club awards scholarships to qualified high school students each sprin More
Sgt. Joseph E. Fahrenbach and military working dog Fuli prepare to search a building June 11 during training at Camp Hansen. The training presented the dogs and handlers with different scenarios to test their a More
Lance Cpl. Samuel V. Enriquez directs military working dog Dasty to search part of a road June 20 at the Central Training Area near Camp Hansen. The training allowed the team to practice search techniques it wo More
Staff Sgt. Nicholas Singh, left, salutes Brig. Gen. Niel E. Nelson during a ceremony June 27 on Camp Kinser. During the ceremony, Singh was awarded the Purple Heart medal for injuries sustained while supporting More
Life jackets are one piece of personal protective equipment needed during water activities. While participating in summer activities, safety must be implemented by using personal protective equipment. PPE provi More
Service members with 3rd Medical Battalion demonstrate proper trauma casualty movement Aug. 14 at the Roh Minh Clinic in Takeo, Cambodia, as part of Cambodia Medical Exercise 13-2. The exercise allowed the U.S. More
Marines and civilians work to assemble “widgets” during a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt course Aug. 22 at Camp Foster. The “widgets” represented building a product from start to finish as part of a learning exerci More
Staff Sgt. Jordan G. Hardy, front left, and Cpl. Troy A. Biggs, front right, begin a movement-while-firing drill Aug. 27 at the battle-sight zero range on Camp Schwab. The drill was designed to improve the basi More
Service members take the oath of citizenship during a ceremony Sept. 6 at the theater on Camp Foster. The service members are with units stationed across Okinawa.
Okinawa Defense Bureau officials brief Itsunori Onodera, center, about a planned land return at Camp Foster Sept. 7. The land return is part of the Okinawa consolidation program, part of the Defense Policy Revi More
Master Sgt. Daniel G. Peterson, far left, discusses career options with a Marine Sept. 16 at the community center on Camp Foster. Even with the drawdown, there are still opportunities such as bonuses, special d More
Marines with and students from the Asunaro Higashi Nursery School in Nago play musical chairs Sept. 26 in a classroom at the school. During the exchange, the Marines and students played games and interacted wit More
Satoe Chie teaches spouses of the 4th Marine Regiment proper tea etiquette Sept. 26 during a cultural exchange in Nago. Chie is the leader of the Women’s Group of the Okinawa Defense Association. 4th Marine Reg More
Lance Cpl. William P. Biagas, left, enters a compound Oct. 1 during a two-week-long special reaction team course at Camp Hansen. Room clearing is one of several SRT skillsets the Marines trained for during the More
Marines move to clear a building Oct. 3 during military operations on urbanized terrain training at combat town in the Central Training Area. The training provided an opportunity for Marines to perfect MOUT ski More
Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson congratulates food service Marines and master labor contractors Oct. 4 at Bldg. 1223, the Camp Kinser Mess Hall, following their reception of 2013 Marine Corps Installations Pacific More
Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, left, congratulates Staff Sgt. Ricardo A. Dixon Oct. 4 for earning the 2013 Marine Corps Installations Pacific Best Mess Hall of the Year award at Bldg. 1223, the Camp Kinser Mess H More
Lance Cpl. Abe M. Erwin, left, and Lance Cpl. Joseph R. Goulet, collect litter during a seawall cleanup April 10 in Chatan Town. The cleanup was a part of Tomo Days, which was initiated to highlight the relatio More
Students from Bechtel Elementary School learn about bunker gear during an aircraft rescue and firefighting demonstration on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma April 4.
Marines tread water wearing full scuba diving gear during pre-dive training at the Camp Schwab pool April 4. During the two-week training, the Marines were required to complete open-water swims with gear, hundr More
Lt. Jason M. Duff answers questions on the Shrink Rap radio show at the Armed Forces Network Studios on Plaza Housing April 9. The show is designed to give advice to service members and their families on Okinaw More
A child knocks down a pyramid of cans at a carnival on Camp Foster April 27 while her dad cheers her on.
Children from the Chimugukuru Center dance to the music played by the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band at a carnival held in celebration of the Month of the Military Child on Camp Foster, April 27.
Members of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces practice using intravenous techniques after sharing medical knowledge with U.S. service members during Cambodia Medical Exercise 2012 at Ream Naval Base in Sihanoukvi More
Members of the Western Army Signal Group of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force view communications equipment during a tour given by 7th Communication Battalion at Camp Hansen June 27.
Lance Cpl. Elias Martinez surfaces after traversing the pit and pond underwater obstacle at the Jungle Warfare Training Center Aug. 10. The obstacle is part of the endurance course, designed to push Marines to More
Staff Sgt. Max F. Veliz gives a brief to his Marines at range 17B on Camp Hansen Aug. 11. The Marines came to Camp Hansen to train in close quarters battle in an environment similar to where they would operate More
Marines stationed at Camp Hansen prepare tents for the Hansen Festival at Camp Hansen Aug. 14. The Marines are from various units stationed aboard the camp.
Marines and sailors of Combat Logistics Battalion 4 prepare to be dismissed to their families and friends at Camp Foster Aug. 19. The battalion was deployed in Helmand province, Afghanistan, for seven months in More
Cambodian Brig. Gen. Sor Savy reads an opening speech at the graduation ceremony for the first medical trainers of the Humanitarian Mine Action Program at Cambodia’s Institute for Peacekeeping Forces, Mine and More
Lt. Col. William L. DePue and Sgt. Maj. Russell A. Strack uncase the colors of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Sep. 7. HMM- 265 was redesignated as Mar More
Residents of Ginowan City and Chatan Village participate in a humanitarian assistance evacuation drill as part of Constant Vigilance 2012 here Sept. 12. The residents walked the southern tsunami evacuation rout More
Ginowan City Mayor Atsushi Sakima (left) directs Japanese residents of Ginowan City and Chatan Town through an evacuation route as part of Constant Vigilance 2012 at Camp Foster Sept. 12. CV-12 included an evac More
Golfers at the Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas golf scramble drive to their holes at Taiyo Golf Course Sept. 18. The scramble was organized to promote awareness of CFC-O. The golfers are from various units u More
Three of the youngest members of Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Okinawa perform at the U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa’s Hispanic Heritage Month observance at Camp Lester Oct. 5. They danced as part of an observance More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines fire the MK19 40 mm grenade launcher Oct. 22 as part of a week-long combined-arms training exercise during Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-1.
Cpl. Martin A. Minner prepares to engage his opponent during a kickboxing match Dec. 16 at Music Town Otoichiba in Okinawa City. The match was the culmination of a three-month training effort between the Ryukyu More
Lance Cpl. Devon B. Springer helps a local child try on flight equipment during a family day hosted by Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 March 3 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The family day was held t More
Pfc. Anthony B. Amers carries a fuel hose to a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter April 3 at the Central Training Area near Camp Hansen. The helicopter landed to be refueled as part of a forward-arming and refueling More
Morine Seiso, center, speaks to Marines and sailors about the importance of the environment prior to a cleanup at Tropical Beach April 26 in Ginowan City. The cleanup culminated MCAS Futenma’ s Earth Week activ More
Cpl. Nicolas M. Lemon encourages his military working dog Cobra to subdue a decoy June 11 on Camp Hansen during aggression and detection training. A volunteer with a bite sleeve or suit serves as the decoy, all More
Lance Cpl. Samuel V. Enriquez works with military working dog Dasty to practice inspecting areas for possible explosives June 20 at the Central Training Area near Camp Hansen. The training allowed the team to b More
Staff Sgt. Nicholas Singh, left, receives a Purple Heart citation from Brig. Gen. Niel E. Nelson June 27 on Camp Kinser. Singh earned the award for injuries sustained while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom More
U.S. Marines explain the function of a communications transmitter July 3 on Camp Courtney to students and instructors of the Japan Joint Staff College. The students and instructors learned one of the ways III M More
A sign attached to a bicycle reminds riders that helmets are required when riding on military installations. While participating in summer activities, safety must be implemented by using personal protective equ More
Staff Sgt. Jordan G. Hardy engages a simulated-hostage situation target with an M4 service rifle Aug. 27 at the battle-sight zero range on Camp Schwab. Scenario-based targets, including those based on hostage s More
A color guard lowers the Marine Corps ensign during the playing of the national anthem at a citizenship ceremony Sept. 6 in the Camp Foster Theater. The ceremony marked the culmination of a dream for candidates More
Cpl. Hassani A. Ferraro interacts with students from the Asunaro Higashi Nursery School in Nago Sept. 26 at the school. Ferraro spent the morning teaching English and interacting with the students. Ferraro is a More
Satoe Chie speaks with spouses of 4th Marine Regiment personnel Sept. 26 after a cultural exchange in Nago. During the exchange, spouses were afforded the opportunity to witness a traditional Japanese tea cerem More
Staff Sgt. Travis L. Chittock (center, top) uses a battering ram to breach an entryway Oct. 1 during building-clearing training at Camp Hansen. The training was part of a two-week-long course designed to make M More
Students from Bechtel Elementary School don bunker gear during an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting demonstration on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma April 4. Bunker gear is protective equipment used by firefigh More
Col. Leo A. Falcam Jr. is presented the Legion of Merit medal by Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri during his retirement ceremony at Hangar 456 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma May 4. Falcam served more than 30 yea More
Ralph Jiminez and Vince Easevoli demonstrate techniques and tools used to save lives during a crash victim demonstration during the critical days of summer brief at the Camp Foster Community Center May 10. The More
Members of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces practice combat casualty care techniques at Ream Naval Base in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, June 5. As a part of the exercise, members of the Royal Cambodian Navy and Air More
Sgt. Maj. Steven E. Collier avoids concertina wire at the Jungle Warfare Training Course Aug. 10. Collier, the battalion sergeant major for 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment and other Marines of Echo Company More
Marines with Company E execute the commando crawl at the Jungle Warfare Training Center’s endurance course Aug. 10. The crawl tests knot and harness skills, which Marines learn prior to starting the course. Ech More
A Marine with Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Company Pacific uses a laser to target a simulated enemy at range 17B on Camp Hansen Aug. 11. The Marine was part of a fire team that rehearsed clearing rooms in More