A KC-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft loaded with
A KC-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft loaded with chairs, tables, desks and generators, takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma bound for Naval Air Station Atsugi March 14, in support of Operation Tom... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Bryan MontesSuarez assembles
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Bryan MontesSuarez assembles a rapid response kit able to connect to the internet during the Deployable Joint Command and Control Communications Exercise at the central training are... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tracey Taylor, a computer
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tracey Taylor, a computer technician with 7th Communications Battalion, pictured here aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Hansen in Okinawa, Japan, is one of the Marines that utilize 3D p... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Patrick Hargrove is placed
Petty Officer 2nd Class Patrick Hargrove is placed on an improvised stretcher July 11 during the Jungle Medicine Combat Course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves. The other corpsmen constru... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Garyth Barnes utilizes the
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Garyth Barnes utilizes the fully operational Secret Internet Protocol Router Network during the Deployable Joint Command and Control Communications Exercise at the central training are... More
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, left, awards Capt. John Norseen
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, left, awards Capt. John Norseen the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Friday, May 9, 2019. Norseen performed above and beyond his required duties as a... More
Sgt. Ross Swartz is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps
Sgt. Ross Swartz is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Friday, May 9, 2019. Swartz performed above and beyond his required duties to ensure that the Marine Exped... More
Community runs for festive fitness
Service members, family members and Okinawa residents cross the start line of 7th Communications Battalion’s leprechaun run March 16 at Camp Hansen. The run was held to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, included 5-k... More
A mangrove tree is readied for planting as part of
A mangrove tree is readied for planting as part of a series of events celebrating Earth Day April 20 at Kin Town Eco Park. Local school children volunteered with Marines to cleanup the park and plant mangrove t... More
Dallas, Texas native supports Talisman Sabre 15
Gunnery Sgt. Audu Fatima from Dallas, Texas, takes a break from instructing her Marines on how to properly set up a satellite antenna July 2 during exercise Talisman Saber 2015 on Robertson Barracks, Australia.... More
Marines with 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine
Marines with 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF tighten gear to a pallet that is to be loaded on a KC-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft here March 14, duri... More
Navy Capt. Susan BryerJoyner views the III Marine
Navy Capt. Susan BryerJoyner views the III Marine Expeditionary Force cyber security booth during the Marine WestPac Innovation Forum Jan. 17 at the Butler Officers' Club on Camp Foster. Various military and ci... More
Long Island, New York native supports Talisman Sabre 15
Lance Cpl. Edward Y. Cho from Long Island, New York, stands in front of a Very Small Aperture Terminal – Large Satellite, July 2 at Robertson Barracks, Australia, during exercise Talisman Sabre 2015. The VSAT-L... More
Marines enter an occupied building during a training
Marines enter an occupied building during a training event Nov. 21 at the MOUT town near Camp Hansen. “At first, we started off slow and without any (special effect small-arms marking system) rounds, so the Mar... More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Austin Hawes, wires category
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Austin Hawes, wires category 5 cables to establish a network connection during the Deployable Joint Command and Control Communications Exercise at the central training area, Okinawa, Japa... More
Adviser visits Ulchi Freedom Guardian
Retired Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Bruce B. Knutson (left) visits the 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, operations center with Brig. Gen. Frederick M. Padilla, 3rd MarDiv. commanding general, for ... More
Frederick, Maryland native supports Talisman Sabre 15
Private First Class Angle V. Nguyen from Frederick, Maryland, rests after installing a satellite July 2 at Robertson Barracks, Australia, during exercise Talisman Sabre 2015. The exercise is designed to improve... More
Sgt. Cord Karakascinader is awarded the Navy and Marine
Sgt. Cord Karakascinader is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Friday, May 9, 2019. Karakascinader performed above and beyond his required duties to ensure that ... More
Yu Tamaki sprints to first base during the Camp Hansen
Yu Tamaki sprints to first base during the Camp Hansen Friendship Softball Tournament in Okinawa, Japan, October 1, 2016. The annual event is designed to build camaraderie between U.S. Marines and Okinawans wit... More
U.S. Marines Cpl. Arthur Chou and Lance Cpl. Jeremy
U.S. Marines Cpl. Arthur Chou and Lance Cpl. Jeremy Briggs operate a very small aperture terminal-large satellite dish Sept. 21 at the Armed Forces of the Philippines Naval Forces West Headquarters, Puerto Prin... More
Sgt. Maj. Mario P. Fields congratulates winners of
Sgt. Maj. Mario P. Fields congratulates winners of the Camp Hansen Highland Games in Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 30, 2016. The event mixed Scottish and Celtic culture with competition between supporting units on Camp... More
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan – Marines from Bravo Company,
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan – Marines from Bravo Company, 7th Communications Battalion, stand in formation during a change of command ceremony June 8 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Lt. Col. Thomas B. McGee rel... More
Cpl. Jacob Ready is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps
Cpl. Jacob Ready is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Friday, May 9, 2019. Ready performed above and beyond his required duties as a ground operations specialis... More
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan – Lt. Col. Michael T. Hlad
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan – Lt. Col. Michael T. Hlad delivers his remarks in regards to taking command of 7th Communication Battalion during a change of command ceremony June 8 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan.... More
Masked wrestlers of Ryukyu Dragon Pro Wrestling duel
Masked wrestlers of Ryukyu Dragon Pro Wrestling duel it out during Nago’s 52nd annual Cherry Blossom Festival Jan. 25. There were multiple vendors serving food, as well as performances by various artists, inclu... More
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, left, awards Cpl. Riley Baloun
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, left, awards Cpl. Riley Baloun the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Friday, May 9, 2019. Baloun performed above and beyond his required duties to ensu... More
Marines with 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine
Marines with 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF load a KC-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft here March 14, during humanitarian assistance operations in res... More
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, right, awards Cpl. Jacob Ready
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, right, awards Cpl. Jacob Ready the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Friday, May 9, 2019. Ready performed above and beyond his required duties as a gro... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Timothy Mott serves steaks to
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Timothy Mott serves steaks to Okinawan spectators during the Camp Hansen Friendship Softball Tournament in Okinawa, Japan, October 1, 2016. The annual event is designed to build camarader... More
Cpl. Trevor Murray is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps
Cpl. Trevor Murray is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Friday, May 9, 2019. Murray performed above and beyond his required duties to ensure that the Marine Exp... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Stephen F. Brown, center, introduces
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
Cpl. Jason Reighard, right, 22, with Battalion Landing
Cpl. Jason Reighard, right, 22, with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit makes a purchase at the Commissary on Wheels set up at the Camp Hansen Exchange April 30. C... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Sid A. Aquino, left, rappels
Petty Officer 2nd Class Sid A. Aquino, left, rappels while being instructed by Cpl. Ethan Small July 12 at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves. Aquino, a San Diego, California, native, was part... More
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan – Col. Brian M. Howlett
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan – Col. Brian M. Howlett delivers his remarks during 7th Communication Battalion change of command ceremony June 8 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Col. Thomas B. McGee passes command ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Chad Harrison moves generators
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Chad Harrison moves generators to designated areas during the Deployable Joint Command and Control Communications Exercise at the central training area, Okinawa, Japan, June 11, 201... More
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, left, awards Cpl. Mitchell Fialkowski
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, left, awards Cpl. Mitchell Fialkowski the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Friday, May 9, 2019. Fialkowski performed above and beyond his required dut... More
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, left, awards Cpl. Trevor Murray
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, left, awards Cpl. Trevor Murray the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Friday, May 9, 2019. Murray performed above and beyond his required duties to ens... More
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, left, awards Gunnery Sgt. Gregory
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, left, awards Gunnery Sgt. Gregory Selby the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Friday, May 9, 2019. Selby performed above and beyond his required duties... More
Marines move to an objective during a training event
Marines move to an objective during a training event Nov. 21 at the military operations on urbanized terrain town near Camp Hansen. The Marines refreshed basic infantry tactics including patrolling, improvised ... More
Local school children prepare for a volunteer event
Local school children prepare for a volunteer event to begin at the Kin Town Eco Park April 20 as part of a series of events celebrating Earth Day. Each student was paired with a Marine to pick up trash and pla... More
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, left, shakes hand with Cpl. Jacob
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, left, shakes hand with Cpl. Jacob Ready at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Friday, May 9, 2019. Ready was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for performing above and beyond hi... More
Local resident Baha Abriera, center left, attempts
Local resident Baha Abriera, center left, attempts to block a lay-up by U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. LaDarion Watts, center right, during the Barangay Bigaa Friendship basketball game May 4 in Bigaa, Albay province, ... More
Residents, service members and their families make
Residents, service members and their families make the 400-stair climb surrounded by cherry trees to a prayer site during Nago’s 52nd annual Cherry Blossom Festival Jan. 25 at the Nago Castle Ruin Site Park, Ok... More
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, left, awards Sgt. Cord Karakascinader
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, left, awards Sgt. Cord Karakascinader the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Friday, May 9, 2019. Karakascinader performed above and beyond his required... More
Marines with 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine
Marines with 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF tighten gear that is to be loaded on a KC-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft here March 14, during humanitar... More
Marines prepare simulated IEDs during an IED recognition
Marines prepare simulated IEDs during an IED recognition course Nov. 21 at the MOUT town near Camp Hansen. The IED was simulated with a CO2 canister and a plastic bottle wired to a detonator, creating a loud ba... More
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan— Marines prepare for a
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan— Marines prepare for a quick response exercise for potential crisis, on June 27. This quick response training allowed data and network Marines to provide their superiors with the abi... More
Sgt. Ross Schwartz, right, shakes hands with Sgt. Maj.
Sgt. Ross Schwartz, right, shakes hands with Sgt. Maj. Mario Marquez, at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Friday, May 9, 2019. Swartz was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for performing above and... More
Cpl. Trevor Murray, right, shakes hands with Sgt. Maj
Cpl. Trevor Murray, right, shakes hands with Sgt. Maj Mario Marquez, at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Friday, May 9, 2019. Murray was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for performing above and ... More
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, left, awards Staff Sgt. Rey Fernandez
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, left, awards Staff Sgt. Rey Fernandez the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Friday, May 9, 2019. Fernandez performed above and beyond his required duti... More
Gunnery Sgt. Gregory Selby shakes hands with Lt. Gen.
Gunnery Sgt. Gregory Selby shakes hands with Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, left, at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Friday, May 9, 2019. Selby performed above and beyond his required duties to ensure that the Marine Expedi... More
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, left, awards Staff Sgt. Daniel
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, left, awards Staff Sgt. Daniel Lumbreras the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Friday, May 9, 2019. Lumbreras performed above and beyond his required d... More
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan— Marines break down the
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan— Marines break down the AN80I radio mast June 27. The training effectively allows Marines to operate the V2 Radio which is the only mast radio able to be used on island, it is a data... More
A KC-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft prepares to
A KC-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft prepares to take off for Naval Air Station Atsugi, loaded with chairs, tables, desks and generators March 14, in support of Operation Tomodachi. MCAS Futenma’s proximity ... More
U.S. Marine Arthur Chou works on a very small aperture
U.S. Marine Arthur Chou works on a very small aperture terminal-large satellite dish Sept. 21 at Armed Forces of the Philippines Naval Forces West Headquarters, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. Chou is wi... More
U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force and
U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force and Okinawans shake hands after the Camp Hansen Friendship Softball Tournament in Okinawa, Japan, October 1, 2016. The annual event is designed to build camarade... More
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, left, awards Cpl. Mitchell Fialkowski
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, left, awards Cpl. Mitchell Fialkowski the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Friday, May 9, 2019. Fialkowski performed above and beyond his required dut... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Sadie M. Richardson bats
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Sadie M. Richardson bats during the Camp Hansen Friendship Softball Tournament in Okinawa, Japan, October 1, 2016. The annual event is designed to build camaraderie between U.S. Mar... More
Marines tug against their opponent during the Camp
Marines tug against their opponent during the Camp Hansen Highland Games in Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 30, 2016. The event mixed Scottish and Celtic culture with competition between supporting units on Camp Hansen. ... More
Sgt. Maj. Mario Marquez addresses the Marines of Alpha
Sgt. Maj. Mario Marquez addresses the Marines of Alpha Company, 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Friday, May 9, 2019. Three Marines ... More
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, left, congratulates Cpl. Trevor
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, left, congratulates Cpl. Trevor Murray for earning the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Friday, May 9, 2019. Murray performed above and beyond his req... More
Cpl. Micheal Burke and Lance Cpl. Nicholas Boutross
Cpl. Micheal Burke and Lance Cpl. Nicholas Boutross adjust the screens in the indoor capability set in the Combined Arms Staff Trainer here Dec. 6. Both Marines are data systems technicians with 7th Communicati... More
U.S. Marines assigned to III Marine Expeditionary Force
U.S. Marines assigned to III Marine Expeditionary Force compete against local teams during the Camp Hansen Friendship Softball Tournament in Okinawa, Japan, October 1, 2016. The annual event is designed to buil... More
Staff Sgt. Paul Works, 26, with Combat Logistics Battalion
Staff Sgt. Paul Works, 26, with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, Combat Logistics Regiments 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, from Bremerton, Wash., scans the selection of fruits and... More
Cherry blossoms’ first bloom of the season at the 52nd
Cherry blossoms’ first bloom of the season at the 52nd annual Cherry Blossom Festival Jan. 25 at the Nago Castle Ruin Site Park, Okinawa. Cherry blossom festivals happen nationwide to celebrate the return of th... More
Lance Cpl. Keilynd Rice throws a sandbag over an obstacle
Lance Cpl. Keilynd Rice throws a sandbag over an obstacle during the Camp Hansen Highland Games in Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 30, 2016. The event mixed Scottish and Celtic culture with competition between supporting... More
Marines with 7th Communications Battalion and staff
Marines with 7th Communications Battalion and staff of the Hikariga-Oka nursing home roll balls of rice to be made into cakes at the Hikariga-Oka nursing home in Kin Town Jan. 19. The battalion, part of III Mar... More
Sgt. Rafeal Shinholster prepares to throw a sandbag
Sgt. Rafeal Shinholster prepares to throw a sandbag over an obstacle during the Camp Hansen Highland Games in Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 30, 2016. The event mixed Scottish and Celtic culture with competition between... More
Lance Cpl. Mayovanet Caminero (left) pulls against
Lance Cpl. Mayovanet Caminero (left) pulls against his opponent, Pfc. Mikel Sannicolas (right), during the Camp Hansen Highland Games in Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 30, 2016. The event mixed Scottish and Celtic cultu... More
Texarkana, Arkansas native supports exercise Talisman Sabre 15
Lance Cpl. Eric C. Clayton from Texarkana, Arkansas, prepares to take a photo July 2 at Robertson Barracks, Australia, during exercise Talisman Sabre 2015. Clayton is a combat cameraman with Marine Corps Instal... More
Sgt. Rene Rosado, left, swings a bat June 21 during
Sgt. Rene Rosado, left, swings a bat June 21 during a baseball scrimmage between the Kin Town Eagles and the Camp Hansen Tigers at the Kin Town Baseball Stadium. “It’s important to have a good relationship with... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Spencer Benson establishes
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Spencer Benson establishes a communication link with surrounding sites during the Deployable Joint Command and Control Communications Exercise at the central training area, Okinawa,... More
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan – 2nd LT. Kerry M. Haller
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan – 2nd LT. Kerry M. Haller salutes the Colors during 7th Communication Battalion change of command ceremony June 8 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Col. Thomas B. McGee passes command ... More
Marines ascend a stairway during a room and building
Marines ascend a stairway during a room and building clearing training event Nov. 21 at the military operations on urbanized terrain town near Camp Hansen to build unit cohesion and increase combat proficiency.... More
Residents, service members and their families make
Residents, service members and their families make the 400-stair climb surrounded by cherry trees to a prayer site during Nago’s 52nd annual Cherry Blossom Festival Jan. 25 at the Nago Castle Ruin Site Park, Ok... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Dene Brown rappels down a cliff
Petty Officer 3rd Class Dene Brown rappels down a cliff July 12 during the Jungle Medicine Combat Course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves. Brown, a Cleveland, Ohio, native, faced her fear... More
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, left, awards Capt. John Norseen
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, left, awards Capt. John Norseen the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Friday, May 9, 2019. Norseen performed above and beyond his required duties as a... More
Marines pose for a group photo after the Camp Hansen
Marines pose for a group photo after the Camp Hansen Highland Games in Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 30, 2016. The event mixed Scottish and Celtic culture with competition between supporting units on Camp Hansen. Parti... More
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, left, awards Capt. Nicholas Koeppen
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, left, awards Capt. Nicholas Koeppen the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Friday, May 9, 2019. Koeppen performed above and beyond his required duties t... More
Ozona, Texas native supports Talisman Sabre 15
Lance Cpl. Maria L. Villarreal from Ozona, Texas, grabs an electrical cable needed to operate a satellite July 2 during exercise Talisman Sabre 2015. More than 33,000 forces from the U.S. and Australia are sche... More
Richland, North Carolina native supports exercise Talisman Sabre 15
First Lt. Curtis M. Clayton from Richland, North Carolina, pauses during his busy work day for a photo July 2 at Robertson Barracks, Australia, during exercise Talisman Sabre 2015. The exercise is designed to i... More
U.S. Marines with 7th Communication Battalion clear
U.S. Marines with 7th Communication Battalion clear buildings to establish the command and control center during the Deployable Joint Command and Control Communications Exercise at the Central Training Area, Ok... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Scanlan, right, practices
Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Scanlan, right, practices assessing a casualty during a practical application exercise that involves maneuvering a sked stretcher up a cliff during the Jungle Medicine Combat Cour... More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Austin Hawes wires Category
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Austin Hawes wires Category 5 cables to establish a network connection during the Deployable Joint Command and Control Communications Exercise at the central training area, Okinawa, Japan... More
Marines prepare for a tug of war during the Camp Hansen
Marines prepare for a tug of war during the Camp Hansen Highland Games in Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 30, 2016. The event mixed Scottish and Celtic culture with competition between supporting units on Camp Hansen. Pa... More
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, right, addresses the Marines of
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, right, addresses the Marines of Alpha Company, 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Friday, May 9, 2019. Three Mar... More
Lance Cpl. Rolando Lindsay, 20, with 7th Communications
Lance Cpl. Rolando Lindsay, 20, with 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, shops at the Commissary on Wheels set up in the Camp Hansen Exchange April 30. Comm... More
Marines with 7th Communications Battalion interact
Marines with 7th Communications Battalion interact with the residents of the Hikariga-Oka nursing home in Kin Town Jan. 19. The battalion, part of III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, has... More
Lance Cpl. Jeremy Briggs operates the very small aperture
Lance Cpl. Jeremy Briggs operates the very small aperture terminal-large satellite dish Sept. 21 at Armed Forces of the Philippines Naval Forces West Headquarters, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. Briggs ... More
Cpl. Andrew Gunder throws an improvised stone during
Cpl. Andrew Gunder throws an improvised stone during the Camp Hansen Highland Games in Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 30, 2016. The event mixed Scottish and Celtic culture with competition between supporting units on Ca... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Adrian J. Willis, a computer
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Adrian J. Willis, a computer technician with 7th Communications Battalion, pictured here aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Hansen in Okinawa, Japan, is one of the Marines that utilize 3D prin... More
Abandoned bikes and scattered trash were collected
Abandoned bikes and scattered trash were collected by Marines and local residents as part of a series of events celebrating Earth Day April 20 from Uchima-nishi Park. Marines also helped local residents hang de... More
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan – Lt. Col. Thomas B. McGee
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan – Lt. Col. Thomas B. McGee passes colors onto Lt. Col. Michael T. Hlad at a 7th Communication Battalion change of command ceremony June 8 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. McGee passes... More
Cherry blossoms’ first bloom of the season at the 52nd
Cherry blossoms’ first bloom of the season at the 52nd annual Cherry Blossom Festival Jan. 25 at the Nago Castle Ruin Site Park, Okinawa. Cherry blossom festivals happen nationwide to celebrate the return of th... More
Seaman Courtney M. Perdue, left, maneuvers, Seaman
Seaman Courtney M. Perdue, left, maneuvers, Seaman Aidan Rispens up a cliff as part of a practical application exercise during the Jungle Medicine Combat Course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gon... More
Residents, service members and families walk through
Residents, service members and families walk through the approximately two kilometers of Nago’s 52nd annual Cherry Blossom Festival Jan. 25 at the Nago Castle Ruin Site Park, Okinawa. There were hundreds of ven... More
U.S. Marine Corps Daichi Nakazato with III Marine
U.S. Marine Corps Daichi Nakazato with III Marine Expeditionary Force prepares to bat during the Camp Hansen Friendship Softball Tournament in Okinawa, Japan, October 1, 2016. The annual event is designed to bu... More
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, left, and Sgt. Maj. Mario Marquez,
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, left, and Sgt. Maj. Mario Marquez, right, award Cpl. Riley Baloun, center, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Friday, May 9, 2019. Baloun performed ... More
Refuse from a baseball field is piled up for removal
Refuse from a baseball field is piled up for removal April 19 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Around 40 Marines volunteered to clean up the area as part of a series of events celebrating Earth Day. Local y... More
Noriya Kohatsu, right, swings a bat June 21 during
Noriya Kohatsu, right, swings a bat June 21 during a baseball scrimmage between the Kin Town Eagles and the Camp Hansen Tigers at the Kin Town Baseball Stadium. The Eagles are Kin Town’s representative baseball... More