An untouched portion of the Habu Trail awaits clearing
An untouched portion of the Habu Trail awaits clearing Dec. 7 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Preparations for the return of 10 acres of land on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to the loca... More
Sheisho Morine, the president of Hagoromo Park Management,
Sheisho Morine, the president of Hagoromo Park Management, left, Jacob Preston, a life scout, center, and Keigo Wada, the deputy mayor of Ginowan, right, pose for a photo at Kakazu Ridge Park, Ginowan, Okinawa,... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Steele, commanding officer
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Steele, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma explains to Okinawa Vice Gov. Kiichiro Jahana where some of the foam was captured in an underground storage tank on Ma... More
GINOWAN, OKINAWA, Japan- Cpl. Tayler Schwamb pulls
GINOWAN, OKINAWA, Japan- Cpl. Tayler Schwamb pulls an aluminum can from a sidewalk drain Aug. 12 during a city cleanup at the Futenma Shrine in Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan. Over 100 service members and their famili... More
A construction worker clears out trees along the Habu
A construction worker clears out trees along the Habu trail with heavy equipment Dec. 7 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Preparations for the return of 10 acres of land on Marine Corps Air S... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Steele, commanding officer
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Steele, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, explains to Okinawa Vice Gov. Kiichiro Jahana the path of the spill on Futenma, April 17, 2020. Jahana was invited to... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Henry Dolberry Jr., the commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Henry Dolberry Jr., the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, gives his remarks to Keigo Wada, the deputy mayor of Ginowan, and Sheisho Morine, the president of Hagoromo... More
Pedro Bernardy practices blocking techniques with U.S.
Pedro Bernardy practices blocking techniques with U.S. service members, Department of Defense employees and Okinawans during the second Kenpo Kobudo International Seminar at a dojo in Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan, O... More
GINOWAN, OKINAWA, Japan- The Gunner’s Gym dragon boat
GINOWAN, OKINAWA, Japan- The Gunner’s Gym dragon boat team rows around a buoy Aug. 19 during a Dragon Boat Race at a port in Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan. The races, part of a summer series held across the island, i... More
U.S. Marines, sailors and boy scouts volunteered to
U.S. Marines, sailors and boy scouts volunteered to beautify the Kakazu Ridge Park by fertilizing cherry trees and donating benches in Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 14, 2020. The event was coordinated by Jacob ... More
Local Ginowan City community members cook Okinawan
Local Ginowan City community members cook Okinawan food at the 22nd annual Ginowan Agricultural and Industrial Festival held at the civic park in Ginowan City Nov. 26 and 27. During this festival community memb... More
Col. Peter N. Lee, center left, and Sgt. Maj. Delvin
Col. Peter N. Lee, center left, and Sgt. Maj. Delvin R. Smythe, center right, stretch July 28 during “rajio taisō,” or radio exercises, at the Ginowan City Marine Park multipurpose field in Ginowan City, Okinaw... More
Morine Seiso, center, speaks to Marines and sailors
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
Members examine motorcycle brake pads during the
Members examine motorcycle brake pads during the Installation Riding Club Pacific’s monthly safety training March 20 at building 908 on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. Checking brake pads is part of maintainin... More
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan –Lt. Col. Bob Sweginnis
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan –Lt. Col. Bob Sweginnis gives a brief to officer candidates with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force March 24 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The brief covered th... More
A sign stands at the beginning of the Habu Trail Dec.
A sign stands at the beginning of the Habu Trail Dec. 7 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Preparations for the return of 10 acres of land to the local Ginowan community began Dec. 28 on Marin... More
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan – Lt. Col. Bob Sweginnis,
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan – Lt. Col. Bob Sweginnis, left, receives a plaque from Capt. Hiroyuki Habuchi March 24 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Officer candidates with the Japan Maritim... More
Japan Parliamentary Senior Vice-Minister of Defense,
Japan Parliamentary Senior Vice-Minister of Defense, Ryota Takeda, right, the Ginowan City Mayor, Atsushi Sakima, center, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador, Toshihisa Takata, left, install a boundary m... More
Lt. Col. Robert Sweginnis, left, and Hisashi Nagano
Lt. Col. Robert Sweginnis, left, and Hisashi Nagano shake hands May 9 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Members of the Iwakuni Chamber of Commerce and Choguko Shikoku Defense Bureau visited M... More
Portions of the Habu Trail are cleared and ready for
Portions of the Habu Trail are cleared and ready for future construction Dec. 7 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Preparations for the return of 10 acres of land to the local Ginowan communit... More
GINOWAN, OKINAWA, Japan— Col. Peter Lee, left, and
GINOWAN, OKINAWA, Japan— Col. Peter Lee, left, and Ginowan Police Chief Osamu Hamada shake hands after signing a base access agreement June 13 at the Ginowan Police Department, Okinawa, Japan. The agreement all... More
GINOWAN, OKINAWA, Japan- Corpsmen with 3rd Medical
GINOWAN, OKINAWA, Japan- Corpsmen with 3rd Medical Battalion pick up trash Aug. 12 during a city cleanup at the Futenma Shrine in Ginowan City, Okinawa, Japan. Over 100 service members and their families from M... More
Okinawa and Marine Corps officials tour the flightline
Okinawa and Marine Corps officials tour the flightline and surrounding areas on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, April 17, 2020. Okinawa Vice Gov. Kiichiro Jahana was invited to MCAS Futenma to view the site o... More
Marines and sailors carry trash to a collection point
Marines and sailors carry trash to a collection point during the Tropical Beach and seawall cleanup April 26 in Ginowan City. The service members gave their time to clean up the seawall as part of Earth Week. (... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Steele, commanding officer
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Steele, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma briefs Okinawa officials on MCAS Futenma, April 17, 2020. Okinawa Vice Gov. Kiichiro Jahana was invited to MCAS Futenm... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Juan Day, assigned to Marine
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Juan Day, assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 3, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, is given a garbage bag to carry for the cleanup around the Ginowan convention area, Okinawa, ... More
Yuko Murayoshi demonstrates how to put on an obi, a
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
From left, Toshihisa Takata, Atsushi Sakima, Ryota
From left, Toshihisa Takata, Atsushi Sakima, Ryota Takeda, Shinichi Matayoshi, Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, and Alfred R. Magleby, stand by their newly installed boundary markers Nov. 22 at the West Futenma Hou... More
GINOWAN, OKINAWA, Japan- Service members collect trash
GINOWAN, OKINAWA, Japan- Service members collect trash Aug. 12 during a city cleanup at the Futenma Shrine in Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan. Over 100 service members and their families from Marine Corps Air Station F... More
Dance contestants in the 2019 Ginowan Hagoromo Festival
Dance contestants in the 2019 Ginowan Hagoromo Festival Kanchashii dance competition, Sep. 29, 2019. The Hagoromo Festival is one of Ginowan’s biggest festivals. The festival consists of two days of music, danc... More
Col. James G. Flynn and Elena Takaho taste homemade
Col. James G. Flynn and Elena Takaho taste homemade Okinawa donuts at the 22nd annual Ginowan Agricultural and Industrial Festival held at the Civic Park in Ginowan City Nov. 26 and 27. The festival consisted o... More
Lt. Col. Robert Sweginnis, left, and Hisashi Nagano
Lt. Col. Robert Sweginnis, left, and Hisashi Nagano view the flight line May 9 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Members of the Iwakuni Chamber of Commerce and Choguko Shikoku Defense Bureau ... More
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan— Lt. Col. Henry Dolberry
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan— Lt. Col. Henry Dolberry stands at the head of a formation March 29 during an award ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron received the... More
Okinawa and Marine Corps officials tour the flightline
Okinawa and Marine Corps officials tour the flightline and surrounding areas on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, April 17, 2020. Okinawa Vice Gov. Kiichiro Jahana was invited to MCAS Futenma to view the site o... More
Kieko Yamashiro, right, accepts a certificate on behalf
Kieko Yamashiro, right, accepts a certificate on behalf of the 243 U.S. Forces Japan employees who work with the Marine Corps on Okinawa from Michael E. Kampsen and Kazunori Inoue Oct. 15 at the Okinawa Convent... More
Cpl. Paul P. Packer removes trash from a planter area
Cpl. Paul P. Packer removes trash from a planter area March 22 during an environmental beautification activity project in Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan. The project fosters positive community involvement and strength... More
Okinawa and Marine Corps officials tour the flightline
Okinawa and Marine Corps officials tour the flightline and surrounding areas on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, April 17, 2020. Jahana was invited to MCAS Futenma to view the site of a spill that occurred on ... More
Futenma participates in Ginowan relay race
Cpl. Cody Norville crosses the finish line of the 36th Annual Ginowan City Relay Race Jan. 26 at gate 4 of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The race encompassed 14 kilometers, circling the perimeter of MCAS Fu... More
Cpl. Ernesto J. Roman removes trash from a drain March
Cpl. Ernesto J. Roman removes trash from a drain March 22 during an environmental beautification activity project in Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan. The project serves to strengthen the relationship between Marines an... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Steele, commander, Marine
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Steele, commander, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, wears traditional makeup for participating in the 2019 Ginowan Hagoromo Festival Kanchashii dance competition, Sep. 29, 2019. Ma... More
Lt. Col. Robert Sweginnis, right, and Shingo Ito exchange
Lt. Col. Robert Sweginnis, right, and Shingo Ito exchange business cards May 9 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Members of the Iwakuni Chamber of Commerce and Choguko Shikoku Defense Bureau ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Steele, the commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Steele, the commanding officer for Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, and Kasumi Tonogami, a residential worker for the island of Okinawa, compare the thorns on their gloves after pi... More
Contestants gather at the Ginowan Convention Center
Contestants gather at the Ginowan Convention Center before participating in the 2019 Ginowan Hagoromo Festival Kanchashii dance competition, Sep. 29, 2019. The Hagoromo Festival is one of Ginowan’s biggest fest... More
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan – Marines and officer
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan – Marines and officer candidates pose for a group photo March 24 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The candidates with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force recei... More
Okinawa Vice Gov. Kiichiro Jahana examines a storage
Okinawa Vice Gov. Kiichiro Jahana examines a storage tank on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, April 17, 2020. Jahana was invited to MCAS Futenma to view the site of a spill that occurred on April 10 and discus... More
Director of the 26th Southwestern Band, Japanese Air
Director of the 26th Southwestern Band, Japanese Air Self-Defense Force, encourages crowd participation during a performance at the Ginowan Convention Center Theater here March 4. The performance was part of th... More
Army Col. David W. Detata expresses his gratitude toward
Army Col. David W. Detata expresses his gratitude toward master labor contract and indirect hire agreement employees at the 2014 Length of Service Awards Ceremony for U.S. Forces Japan employees Oct. 15 at the ... More
GINOWAN, OKINAWA, Japan— Col. Peter Lee, left, and
GINOWAN, OKINAWA, Japan— Col. Peter Lee, left, and Ginowan Police Chief Osamu Hamada sign a base access agreement June 13 at the Ginowan Police Department, Okinawa, Japan. The agreement allows Ginowan PD’s emer... More
GINOWAN, OKINAWA, Japan- Service members line up into
GINOWAN, OKINAWA, Japan- Service members line up into fifteen groups Aug. 12 during a city cleanup at the Futenma Shrine in Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan. Over 100 service members and their families from Marine Corps... More
GINOWAN, OKINAWA, Japan— Col. Peter Lee, left, and
GINOWAN, OKINAWA, Japan— Col. Peter Lee, left, and Ginowan Police Chief Osamu Hamada pose with a base access agreement June 13 at the Ginowan Police Department, Okinawa, Japan. The agreement allows Ginowan PD’s... More
Amy Duclos helps her daughter put on an obi, which
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
Col. James G. Flynn joins members of the Ginowan City
Col. James G. Flynn joins members of the Ginowan City government in cutting a ribbon to symbolize the beginning of the 22nd annual Ginowan Agricultural and Industrial Festival held at the civic park in Ginowan ... More
Motorcycle helmets rest on a shelf during the Installation
Motorcycle helmets rest on a shelf during the Installation Riding Club Pacific’s monthly safety training March 20 at bulding 908 on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. Anyone who operates a motorcycle is encourage... More
GINOWAN, OKINAWA, Japan- The Gunner’s Gym dragon boat
GINOWAN, OKINAWA, Japan- The Gunner’s Gym dragon boat team rows around a buoy Aug. 19 during a Dragon Boat Race at a port in Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan. The races, part of a summer series held across the island, i... More
Okinawan residents followed by U.S. Marines carry bags
Okinawan residents followed by U.S. Marines carry bags filled with garbage during the cleanup around the Ginowan convention area, Okinawa, Japan, June 19, 2019. The cleanup was held by the Okinawa Convention Ci... More
Motorcycles sit in a lot prior to the Installation
Motorcycles sit in a lot prior to the Installation Riding Club Pacific’s monthly safety training March 20 at building 908 on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. The Installation Riding Club Pacific is a mandatory ... More
Service members, their families and civilians release
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
Pat Yamashiro explains the importance of maintaining
Pat Yamashiro explains the importance of maintaining proper fluid levels in a motorcycle during the Installation Riding Club Pacific’s monthly safety training March 20 at building 908 on Kadena Air Base, Okinaw... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Steele, right, commander,
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Steele, right, commander, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, leads his team before participating in the 2019 Ginowan Hagoromo Festival Kanchashii dance competition, Sep. 29, 2019. Ma... More
Balloons are released Oct. 19 by service members, their
Balloons are released Oct. 19 by service members, their families and civilians during the Walk to Remember tribute at Sunset Beach, Ginowan City, Okinawa. The tribute was held in honor of deceased loved ones an... More
Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, center, U.S. Consul General,
Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, center, U.S. Consul General, Naha, Alfred R. Magleby, right, and the Ginowan Landowners Association President, Shinichi Matayoshi, install a boundary marker Nov. 22 at West Futenma ... More
Lt. Col. Robert Sweginnis gives a brief to members
Lt. Col. Robert Sweginnis gives a brief to members of the Iwakuni Chamber of Commerce and Choguko Shikoku Defense Bureau May 9 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Members of the Iwakuni Chamber... More
Marines listen to an opening presentation during an
Marines listen to an opening presentation during an environmental beautification activity project March 22 in Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan. The project serves to strengthen the relationship between Marines and Okina... More
U.S. Marines, sailors and boy scouts volunteered to
U.S. Marines, sailors and boy scouts volunteered to beautify the Kakazu Ridge Park by fertilizing cherry trees and donating benches in Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 14, 2020. The event was coordinated by Jacob ... More
GINOWAN, OKINAWA, Japan- Teams race the clock Aug.
GINOWAN, OKINAWA, Japan- Teams race the clock Aug. 19 during a Dragon Boat Race at a port in Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan. The races, part of a summer series held across the island, invite the local and U.S. communi... More
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. William Bowers, commanding general
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. William Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corp Installations Pacific, greets Okinawa Vice Gov. Kiichiro Jahana on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, April 17, 2020. Jahana was invited t... More
Kieko Yamashiro, right, accepts a certificate on behalf
Kieko Yamashiro, right, accepts a certificate on behalf of the 243 U.S. Forces Japan employees who work with the Marine Corps on Okinawa from Michael E. Kampsen and Kazunori Inoue Oct. 15 at the Okinawa Convent... More
Members of the Iwakuni Chamber of Commerce, Choguko
Members of the Iwakuni Chamber of Commerce, Choguko Shikoku Defense Bureau, and Lt. Col. Robert Sweginnis pose for a picture May 9 near the flight line on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The Iwakuni Chamber o... More
GINOWAN, OKINAWA, Japan- The Torii Ladies dragon boat
GINOWAN, OKINAWA, Japan- The Torii Ladies dragon boat team row to the finish line Aug. 19 during a Dragon Boat Race at a port in Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan. The races, part of a summer series held across the islan... More
GINOWAN, OKINAWA, Japan- The Torii Ladies dragon boat
GINOWAN, OKINAWA, Japan- The Torii Ladies dragon boat team pose for a photo Aug. 19 during a Dragon Boat Race at a port in Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan. The races, part of a summer series held across the island, inv... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Kody Schwartz, an
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Kody Schwartz, an utility systems repair operator with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific - Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, constr... More
Dance contestants in the 2019 Ginowan Hagoromo Festival
Dance contestants in the 2019 Ginowan Hagoromo Festival Kanchashii dance competition, Sep. 29, 2019. The Hagoromo Festival is one of Ginowan’s biggest festivals. The festival consists of two days of music, danc... More
U.S. Marines, sailors and boy scouts volunteered to
U.S. Marines, sailors and boy scouts volunteered to beautify the Kakazu Ridge Park by fertilizing cherry trees and donating benches in Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 14, 2020. The event was coordinated by Jacob ... More
Japan Parliamentary Senior Vice-Minister of Defense,
Japan Parliamentary Senior Vice-Minister of Defense, Ryota Takeda, center, and Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, center left, attend a ceremony Nov. 22 at the West Futenma Housing Area on Camp Foster. The ceremony s... More
Folk duo Iora from Tokyo was invited to perform alongside
Folk duo Iora from Tokyo was invited to perform alongside the 26th Southwestern Band of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force as special guests during the band's annual Regular Concert at the Ginowan Convention Cent... More
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan— Maj. Gen. Malavet, left,
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan— Maj. Gen. Malavet, left, gives a coin to Cpl. Alexis Goodwyn March 29 during an award ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. During the ceremony, Headquarters and Headquarte... More
Col. James G. Flynn joins members of the Ginowan City
Col. James G. Flynn joins members of the Ginowan City government in cutting a ribbon to symbolize the beginning of the 22nd annual Ginowan Agricultural and Industrial Festival held at the civic park in Ginowan ... More
U.S. Marines and Okinawan residents carry bags filled
U.S. Marines and Okinawan residents carry bags filled with garbage during the cleanup around the Ginowan convention area, Okinawa, Japan, June 19, 2019. The cleanup was held by the Okinawa Convention City Assoc... More
U.S. Marines and Okinawa residents pose for a group
U.S. Marines and Okinawa residents pose for a group photo after the cleanup around the Ginowan convention area, Okinawa, Japan, June 19, 2019. The cleanup was held by the Okinawa Convention City Association and... More
Community, Marines join together for evacuation drill
Mayor Atsushi Sakima, second from the right, talks with Col. James G. Flynn, second from the left, Feb. 22 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during a tsunami evacuation drill. Both men were integral in comple... More
Col. Peter N. Lee, center left, and Sgt. Maj. Delvin
Col. Peter N. Lee, center left, and Sgt. Maj. Delvin R. Smythe, center right, stretch July 28 during “rajio taisō,” or radio exercises, at the Ginowan City Marine Park multipurpose field in Ginowan City, Okinaw... More
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan –Officer candidates with
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan –Officer candidates with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force received a brief March 24 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The brief covered the cooperation between M... More
U.S. Marines and Okinawan residents volunteer their
U.S. Marines and Okinawan residents volunteer their time to pick up garbage around the Ginowan convention area, Okinawa, Japan, June 19, 2019. The cleanup was held by the Okinawa Convention City Association and... More
U.S. Marines, sailors and boy scouts volunteered to
U.S. Marines, sailors and boy scouts volunteered to beautify the Kakazu Ridge Park by fertilizing cherry trees and donating benches in Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 14, 2020. The event was coordinated by Jacob ... More
Yuko Murayoshi assists a class attendee in properly
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
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. James Flynn wears traditional
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. James Flynn wears traditional attire and makeup for participating in the 2019 Ginowan Hagoromo Festival Kanchashii dance competition, Sep. 29, 2019. Flynn participated in the fest... More
Hiroshi Kinjo, left, explains proper care for a motorcycle
Hiroshi Kinjo, left, explains proper care for a motorcycle battery during the Installation Riding Club Pacific’s monthly safety training March 20 at building 908on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. Pat Yamashiro... More
Marines and sailors with the Marine Corps Air Station
Marines and sailors with the Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Single Marine Program, and their family members celebrate with local residents before participating in the 2019 Ginowan Hagoromo Festival Kanchashii... More
Lt. Col Alison J. MacBain gives the opening remarks
Lt. Col Alison J. MacBain gives the opening remarks at the Marine Air Support Squadron 2 Christmas party at the Oyama Metro Restaurant in Ginowan City Dec. 21. The Christmas party is held each year to increase ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Steele, commander, Marine
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Steele, commander, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, participates in the 2019 Ginowan Hagoromo Festival Kanchashii dance competition, Sep. 29, 2019. Marines, sailors, and their fami... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Steele, commanding officer
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Steele, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, bumps elbows with Okinawa Vice Gov. Kiichiro Jahana in lieu of a handshake due to COVID-19 concerns, on MCAS Futenma,... More
Marines with various units across Okinawa collect garbage
Marines with various units across Okinawa collect garbage accumulating off base in Urasoe City April 26. The Marines who participated volunteered their time as a way to recognize Earth Day, which was April 22. ... More
Yuko Murayoshi explains the differences between the
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
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan— Cpl. Saamad Mitchell
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan— Cpl. Saamad Mitchell holds the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron guideon March 29 during an award ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. H&HS received the 2016 National... More
Marines participate in an environmental beautification
Marines participate in an environmental beautification activity project March 22 in Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan. The project served to strengthen the relationship between Marines and Okinawa residents by fostering ... More
GINOWAN , OKINAWA, Japan- Service members collect trash
GINOWAN , OKINAWA, Japan- Service members collect trash Aug. 12 during a city cleanup at the Futenma Shrine in Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan. Over 100 service members and their families from Marine Corps Air Station ... More
Local Ginowan City community members play drums during
Local Ginowan City community members play drums during the 22nd annual Ginowan Agricultural and Industrial Festival opening ceremony held at the civic park in Ginowan City Nov. 26. During the two-day festival, ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Steele, the commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Steele, the commanding officer for Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, assists an Okinawan resident pull-out trash stuck under the sidewalk during the cleanup around the Ginowan conve... More
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan –Capt. Hiroyuki Habuchi,
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan –Capt. Hiroyuki Habuchi, center left, exchanges business cards with Lt. Col. Bob Sweginnis March 24 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Officer candidates with the ... More
Marines with Marine Corps Air Station Futenma clean
Marines with Marine Corps Air Station Futenma clean the Tropical Beach seawall April 26 in Ginowan City. The Marines volunteered as part of MCAS Futenma’s Earth Week. Throughout the week, service members practi... More