‘The Green Line’ celebrates 13 years with route change
Marines and sailors embark on The Green Line shuttle Oct. 24 at Camp Foster. The Green Line celebrated their 13th anniversary with a change to their routes and operations across Marine Corps installations throu... More
Hailey J. Day, financial official with G-6 communications
Hailey J. Day, financial official with G-6 communications Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan, listens to instructions as she practices CPR during a class certifying Marines ... More
Sgt. Eric Chartier, left, and Sgt. Maj. Robert Tellez
Sgt. Eric Chartier, left, and Sgt. Maj. Robert Tellez play “corn hole” during the 3rd Maintenance Battalion’s 3rd annual Summer Luau June 13 at the Hai Sai Center on Camp Kinser. The battalion is stationed at v... More
The Single Marine Program dragon boat team competes
The Single Marine Program dragon boat team competes in the 41st annual Naha City Dragon Boat Races, also known as Harii, May 5 at Tomari Port in Naha City, Okinawa. The SMP dragon boat team was made up of appr... More
Students from Okinawa International University visit
Students from Okinawa International University visit Camp Foster Fire Department Sept. 29 at the Camp Foster Fire Station. “It is good to know how the military and Japanese fire departments work together to (en... More
Capt. Helen P. Emory reads to a 5th grade class during
Capt. Helen P. Emory reads to a 5th grade class during National Read Across America Day March 2 at Camp Kinser Elementary School, Japan. Read across America Day is observed every year on March 2, which is also ... More
From left to right, Nanase Mori, Deirdre M. Erkman
From left to right, Nanase Mori, Deirdre M. Erkman and Teiko Yoshida pose for a photo in front of the Ryukyu Shimpo Newspaper Museum July 24 in Naha, Okinawa. They spent the day learning about the history of th... 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
Citizens of Chatan Town and Ginowan City walk along
Citizens of Chatan Town and Ginowan City walk along an evacuation route toward a check point as part of an evacuation drill Sept. 4 at Camp Foster. In the event of a natural disaster, Camp Foster will open its ... More
Capt. Sarah K. Raley reads a story about insects to
Capt. Sarah K. Raley reads a story about insects to a 5th grade class during National Read Across America Day March 2 at Camp Kinser Elementary School, Okinawa, Japan. Read Across America Day is observed every ... More
Keigo Chinen, center, takes notes while observing the
Keigo Chinen, center, takes notes while observing the different equipment used by the Camp Foster fire department Sept. 29 at the Camp Foster fire station. The visit focused on informing the students about natu... More
Tamie Kawai holds a sword while performing the art
Tamie Kawai holds a sword while performing the art of Iaido November 29 at the performing arts auditorium on Camp Foster, during an Okinawa dance and culture performance. Iaido is the art of smooth, controlled... More
Seaman James H. Sanders holds a plaque he received
Seaman James H. Sanders holds a plaque he received for achieving “Blue Jacket” Sailor of the Year for III Marine Expeditionary Force at the Ocean Breeze Club on Camp Foster Jan. 22. The Blue Jacket Sailor of t... More
Sgt. D. DeMarius Jackson performs a saxophone solo
Sgt. D. DeMarius Jackson performs a saxophone solo for the song “Deck the Halls” Dec. 9 during a III Marine Expeditionary Force band Christmas concert at the Kubasaki High School auditorium on Camp Foster. The ... More
Marines enjoy a musical performance June 13 during
Marines enjoy a musical performance June 13 during the 3rd annual battalion Summer Luau at the Hai Sai on Camp Kinser. The luau gave Marines the opportunity to relax and get to know their battalion leadership a... More
Deirdre M. Erkman, left, Nanase Mori, second from left,
Deirdre M. Erkman, left, Nanase Mori, second from left, and Teiko Yoshida, center, examine a display showcasing historic events on Okinawa July 23 at the Ryukyu Shimpo Newspaper Museum in Naha, Okinawa. The int... More
Nakachi Hibiki, left, practices his pitch with Lance
Nakachi Hibiki, left, practices his pitch with Lance Cpl. James Owens, right, before a baseball game between Marine Corps Community Services team, the Cyclones, and Ginowan City team, Shimashi Dreams, Sept. 27 ... More
Taiki Higa throws a pitch during a friendly baseball
Taiki Higa throws a pitch during a friendly baseball game against Marine Corps Community Services teams, and local teams from Ginowan-city, Okinawa, Japan Sept. 27 on the Camp Foster baseball fields, Okinawa, J... More
Col. James Caley speaks to Marines and sailors with
Col. James Caley speaks to Marines and sailors with III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations Pacific to discuss the importance of saving energy in the workplace and at home during an intera... More
Martial artists demonstrate the Okinawa art of Karate
Martial artists demonstrate the Okinawa art of Karate November 29 at the performing arts auditorium on Camp Foster, during an Okinawa dance and culture performance. Karate, originated in the Ryukyu Islands, pre... More
A stone, formally named Shirubi-Dote, meaning “land
A stone, formally named Shirubi-Dote, meaning “land survey marker,” rests just off the Habu Trail on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The stone is formally named Shirubi-Dote, meaning “land survey marker”. The... More
Col. Edmund J. Bowen listens to a briefing June 10
Col. Edmund J. Bowen listens to a briefing June 10 during a two-day commander’s conference at the Surfside on Camp Kinser. The conference was held for the leadership of 3rd Marine Logistics Group to discuss wa... More
U.S. Marine Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Ponte, left,
U.S. Marine Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Ponte, left, poses alongside Kazunari Agarie with the letter of appreciation awarded to Okito Taxi Company Feb. 24 during a visit to Okito Taxi Company in Urasoe City, O... More
Chief Kojun Chibana, second from left, passes an award
Chief Kojun Chibana, second from left, passes an award to U.S. Marine Sgt. Jacob V. Rogers, right, Feb. 20 during an award ceremony at the Okinawa City Police Station, Prefectural Police Department, in Okinawa ... More
Yuumi Takeuchi colors a rabbit mask April 4 during
Yuumi Takeuchi colors a rabbit mask April 4 during a United Service Organization Easter celebration on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. The camp opened its gates to Henoko and Nago City residents to introduce them ... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Samuel McBath, top, and Seaman
Petty Officer 3rd Class Samuel McBath, top, and Seaman Trent Ross, right, apply a splint to Seaman Aidan Rispens using materials found in the jungle July 11 during the Jungle Medicine Combat Course at the Jung... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Josh Scanlan, left, and Seaman
Petty Officer 2nd Class Josh Scanlan, left, and Seaman Trent Ross carry a stretcher with a simulated casualty July 20 during the Combat Endurance Course, the final test of the Jungle Medicine Combat Course at t... More
The III Marine Expeditionary Band waits to perform
The III Marine Expeditionary Band waits to perform while a narration is read Dec. 9 during a Christmas concert at the Kubasaki High School auditorium on Camp Foster. Service members, families and friends were w... More
1st Lt. Catherine Nuar, left, and 1st Lt. Rachel Cline,
1st Lt. Catherine Nuar, left, and 1st Lt. Rachel Cline, right, have a discussion while observing an energy-efficient advanced power system after an energy efficiency briefing Feb. 26 outside the Camp Foster Th... More
Lance Cpl. Amelia Williams, left, enjoys a cookout
Lance Cpl. Amelia Williams, left, enjoys a cookout with the children of the Nagomi Nursing Home for Children June 22 in Nago. The children experienced American culture through interaction with the Marines. Will... More
The Marine Corps Community Services baseball team,
The Marine Corps Community Services baseball team, the Scarecrows, huddle up for a group photo with a Ginowan City team, Shimashi Dreams, Sept. 27 on the Camp Foster baseball fields. Both teams laugh as they sm... More
Retired Master Gunnery Sgt. Leslie Ernst, commander
Retired Master Gunnery Sgt. Leslie Ernst, commander of American Legion Post 28, Okinawa, listens to the accomplishments of American war correspondent Ernest T. “Ernie” Pyle during a memorial ceremony April 19, ... 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
Lance Cpl. Hannah A. McMullin, a hazardous material
Lance Cpl. Hannah A. McMullin, a hazardous material technician with Facilities Engineering, Marine Corps Installations, Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan, climbs a ladder into/out of her team’s drago... More
Kazunari Agarie, left, accepts a Criminal Investigation
Kazunari Agarie, left, accepts a Criminal Investigation Division coin and lapel pin from Chief Warrant Officer Joseph Ponte Feb. 24 during a visit to Okito Taxi Company in Urasoe City, Okinawa. Marines with the... More
Okinawa high school student-athletes race one another
Okinawa high school student-athletes race one another during a cross country meet Oct. 1 here. Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific schools, Kadena High School and Kubasaki High School, competed aga... More
Nago City officials and Japanese media personnel embark
Nago City officials and Japanese media personnel embark an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft Oct. 16 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during a visit to the air station. The visit provided Nago City officials ... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan L. Dimaano, left, Petty
Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan L. Dimaano, left, Petty Officer 2nd Class Andrew M. Madonia, center, and Seaman James H. Sanders pose for a photo during the III Marine Expeditionary Force Sailor of the Year lunch... More
Brig. Gen. Niel E. Nelson gives opening remarks June
Brig. Gen. Niel E. Nelson gives opening remarks June 10 during a two-day commander’s conference at the Surfside on Camp Kinser. The conference brought together 3rd Marine Logistics Group subordinate command uni... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Hunter Freeman, right, explains
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Hunter Freeman, right, explains the functions of weapons and tools used by the Special Reaction Team Aug. 5 during a visit by Japan Self-Defense Force service members to the Provost Marsh... More
Nago City officials and Japanese media personnel pose
Nago City officials and Japanese media personnel pose for a photo Oct. 16 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during a visit to the air station. The visit provided Nago City officials and Japanese media the opp... More
Gunnery Sgt. Terry D. Lewis reads a letter of appreciation
Gunnery Sgt. Terry D. Lewis reads a letter of appreciation Feb. 24 during a visit to Okito Taxi Company in Urasoe City, Okinawa. Marines with the Criminal Investigation Division of the Provost Marshal’s Office ... 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
Maj. Keith G. Nunn welcomes Marines and families to
Maj. Keith G. Nunn welcomes Marines and families to the 3rd Maintenance Battalion’s 3rd annual Summer Luau June 13 at the Hai Sai on Camp Kinser. The battalion hosted the event with food, live music, a hula per... More
Takejiro Higa, seated, discusses his experiences Dec.
Takejiro Higa, seated, discusses his experiences Dec. 9 with Marines, who are stationed here. Higa, a U.S. Army and Battle of Okinawa veteran, returned to the cave where he assisted local non-combatants to safe... More
Lance Cpl. Kevin D. Jolly, left, a basic electrician
Lance Cpl. Kevin D. Jolly, left, a basic electrician with Facilities Engineering, Marine Corps Installations, Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan, accepts a trophy from Masaharu Minei, chief of the dra... More
Kazunari Agarie, left, observes as Gunnery Sgt. Terry
Kazunari Agarie, left, observes as Gunnery Sgt. Terry D. Lewis pins a Criminal Investigation Division lapel pin to Agarie’s jacket Feb. 24 during a visit to Okito Taxi Company in Urasoe City, Okinawa. Marines w... More
Firefighters with the Naha City Fire Department practice
Firefighters with the Naha City Fire Department practice their rowing technique before competing in a dragon boat race May 5 during the 41st annual Naha City Dragon Boat Races, also known as Harii, at Tomari Po... More
Gunnery Sgt. Maurice Williams teaches children how
Gunnery Sgt. Maurice Williams teaches children how to dye eggs April 4 during a United Service Organization Easter celebration on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. The camp opened its gates to Henoko and Nago City r... More
Lance Cpls. Austen Simmons, left, Jerry Wilson, center,
Lance Cpls. Austen Simmons, left, Jerry Wilson, center, and Cpl. Daniel Sartin socialize during the 3rd Maintenance Battalion’s 3rd annual Summer Luau June 13 at the Hai Sai on Camp Kinser. The luau promotes ca... More
A stone, formally named Shirubi-Dote, meaning “land
A stone, formally named Shirubi-Dote, meaning “land survey marker,” rests just off the Habu Trail on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The stone has been in place for more than 250 years, and served as a point ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ryan M. Cleveland, left, discusses
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ryan M. Cleveland, left, discusses the capabilities of amphibious assault vehicles with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Yoshiyuki Goto Dec. 4 on Camp Schwab. AAVs are designed to d... More
Hula dancers perform a traditional dance during the
Hula dancers perform a traditional dance during the 3rd Maintenance Battalion’s 3rd annual Summer Luau June 13 at the Hai Sai on Camp Kinser. The battalion hosted the luau to provide Marines and family members ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Matt Rissinger, second from
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Matt Rissinger, second from left, discusses the M4 carbine assault rifle with members of the Japan Self-Defense Force Aug. 5 during their visit to the Provost Marshal’s Office on Camp Fos... More
Sgt. Kiera Persen, right, folds origami with children
Sgt. Kiera Persen, right, folds origami with children of the Nagomi Nursing Home for Children June 22 in Nago. Marines and sailors spent the day doing activities and having an American-style cookout with the re... More
Uehara Tamotsu, right, explains to Okinawa International
Uehara Tamotsu, right, explains to Okinawa International University students how to prepare for natural disasters Sept. 30 at the Camp Foster Fire Station, Okinawa, Japan. Tamotsu is an alumnus of Okinawa Inter... More
Sgt. Caleb Maclagan, left, gives orders to Petty Officer
Sgt. Caleb Maclagan, left, gives orders to Petty Officer 2nd Class David Wright, right, July 20 during the Combat Endurance Course, the final test of the Jungle Medicine Combat Course at the Jungle Warfare Trai... More
The Single Marine Program cheers for an Okinawa team
The Single Marine Program cheers for an Okinawa team May 5 during the 41st annual Naha City Dragon Boat Races, also known as Harii, at Tomari Port in Naha City, Okinawa. The races were open to all service membe... More
Misako Shimabukuro, far left, and Col. David Odom cut
Misako Shimabukuro, far left, and Col. David Odom cut the cake April 4 during a United Service Organization Easter celebration on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. “One family, great friends,” said Odom, the command... More
Cpl. Chance Sweatt, a Columbia, South Carolina, native,
Cpl. Chance Sweatt, a Columbia, South Carolina, native, demonstrates how to properly cross the commando crawl obstacle July 20 during the Combat Endurance Course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp ... More
Commanding officers and senior enlisted staff members
Commanding officers and senior enlisted staff members with 3rd Marine Logistics Group discuss mission readiness and operations June 10 during a two-day commander’s conference at the Surfside on Camp Kinser. Dur... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Gilberto Morales, left, demonstrates
U.S. Marine Cpl. Gilberto Morales, left, demonstrates how to complete a standard field sobriety test to Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff Sgt. Akinori Kobayashi, right, during a visit by Japan Self-Defense Fo... More
Sgt. Andrew Smith, right, gives candy to Tsuha Taika,
Sgt. Andrew Smith, right, gives candy to Tsuha Taika, left, as he greets him with the phrase “trick or treat” Oct. 24, during a visit to Magomi Elementary School, Okinawa City, Okinawa. Marines visited the scho... More
Performers dance to the Akauma Bushi November 29 at
Performers dance to the Akauma Bushi November 29 at the performing arts auditorium on Camp Foster, during an Okinawa dance and culture performance. The Akauma Bushi is traditionally performed on the Yaeyama Isl... More
A Marine Corps birthday cake is cut with a noncommissioned
A Marine Corps birthday cake is cut with a noncommissioned officer sword Nov. 7 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, during a celebration of the Marine Corps’ 239th birthday. Marines with Headquarters and Headq... More
Lance Cpl. Amelia Williams, left, blows bubbles with
Lance Cpl. Amelia Williams, left, blows bubbles with a child at the Nagomi Nursing Home for Children June 22 in Nago. The residents of the home are from families who can no longer support them. Williams is a Br... More
Students listen as Allen Balabis, regional director
Students listen as Allen Balabis, regional director of emergency management, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, Marine Corps Base-Camp Butler, Japan, center, explains CPR during a class sponsored by the Americ... More
Cpl. Jude Exantus, right, showcases an Amphibious Assault
Cpl. Jude Exantus, right, showcases an Amphibious Assault Vehicle to an Okinawa family April 4 during a United Service Organization Easter celebration on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. The camp opened its gates t... More
Marines and university interns review a display of
Marines and university interns review a display of woodblock printing techniques July 23 at the Ryukyu Shimpo Newspaper Museum in Naha, Okinawa. They spent the day learning about the history of the Ryukyu Shimp... More
Sailors in the U.S. Navy color guard present the flags
Sailors in the U.S. Navy color guard present the flags of the United States, Japan and the Navy opening the III Marine Expeditionary Force Sailor of the Year ceremony at the Ocean Breeze Club on Camp Foster Jan... More
Flowers lie at the foot of the Ernie Pyle Monument
Flowers lie at the foot of the Ernie Pyle Monument after being placed during a memorial ceremony April 19, on Iejima, Okinawa, Japan. Okinawa citizens, service members, veterans, Boy Scouts, and families gather... More
Citizens of Chatan Town and Ginowan City walk along
Citizens of Chatan Town and Ginowan City walk along an evacuation route toward a check point as part of an evacuation drill Sept. 4 at Camp Foster. In the event of a natural disaster, Camp Foster will open its ... More
Master Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Wikel, a Hastings,
Master Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Wikel, a Hastings, Florida, native, laughs with a student Oct. 24 during a visit to Moromi Elementary School, Okinawa City, Okinawa. Marines visited the school to teach students ... More
Lance Cpls. Raymond Branam, left, and Christopher M.
Lance Cpls. Raymond Branam, left, and Christopher M. Jewell, right, play outside with children at the Nagomi Nursing Home for Children June 22 in Nago. During the visit, Marines and sailors played games and sha... More
Hailey J. Day, right, Kaori Miyanishi, center, and
Hailey J. Day, right, Kaori Miyanishi, center, and Allen Balabis, practice wrapping a simulated wound during a class sponsored by the American Red Cross in the education center April 22 on Camp Foster, Okinawa.... More
The Easter Bunny greets children April 4 during a United
The Easter Bunny greets children April 4 during a United Service Organization Easter celebration on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. The camp opened its gates to Henoko and Nago City residents to introduce them to ... More
Lance Cpl. Austin M. Fagan , front, runs around the
Lance Cpl. Austin M. Fagan , front, runs around the formation during a march celebrating the Marine Corps’ 239th birthday Nov. 7 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa. Marines with Headquarters and Headq... More
U. S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Carlos T. Jackson, left,
U. S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Carlos T. Jackson, left, answers questions regarding the capabilities and limitations of amphibious assault vehicles with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Yoshiyuki Goto Dec. 4 ... More
Master Sgt. Jason A. Annis, data chief with Headquarters
Master Sgt. Jason A. Annis, data chief with Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma assists an Okinawa resident up a ladder May 5 during the 41st annual Naha City Dragon Boat Race... More
Sgt. Michael A. Parker performs a saxophone solo for
Sgt. Michael A. Parker performs a saxophone solo for the song “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” Dec. 9 during a III Marine Expeditionary Force band Christmas concert at the Kubasaki High School auditori... More
Kazunori Yoshimi, right, assists Naoto Matsuda, left,
Kazunori Yoshimi, right, assists Naoto Matsuda, left, with filming a historic stone placed just off the Habu Trail on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Yoshimi and Matsuda are reporters with Ryukyu Broadcasting... More
Shun Nishine, back right, assists visually impaired
Shun Nishine, back right, assists visually impaired student, Moeko Agena, front right, in examining a LifeLocator system Sept. 29 at the Camp Foster fire station. The device is used during natural disaster to ... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Yoshiyuki Goto,
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Yoshiyuki Goto, right, asks Marines with Combat Assault Battalion, about the rank structure in the Marine Corps and what responsibilities each member of the unit has to acco... More
Chief Kojun Chibana, back center, speaks to guests
Chief Kojun Chibana, back center, speaks to guests Feb. 20 during an award ceremony at the Okinawa City Police Station, Prefectural Police Department, Okinawa City, Okinawa. The ceremony awarded members of the ... More
Cpl. Jude Exantus, right smiles with Isabelle Tyson
Cpl. Jude Exantus, right smiles with Isabelle Tyson on top of an Assault Amphibious Vehicle April 4 during a United Service Organization Easter celebration on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. Okinawa children and s... More
Corpsmen and airmen are sprayed with water to clean
Corpsmen and airmen are sprayed with water to clean off accumulated mud July 20 after the Combat Endurance Course, the final test of the Jungle Medicine Combat Course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Ca... 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
Petty Officer 3rd Class Andres M. Espinosa uses his
Petty Officer 3rd Class Andres M. Espinosa uses his rubber rifle to push barbed wire up so he can crawl underneath it July 20 during the Combat Endurance Course, the final test of the Jungle Medicine Combat C... More
Cpl. Robert L. Mitchell sings “This Christmas” while
Cpl. Robert L. Mitchell sings “This Christmas” while other III Marine Expeditionary Force band members perform the music Dec. 9 during a Christmas concert at the Kubasaki High School auditorium on Camp Foster. ... More
Petty Officer 1st Class Ciara Green is promoted to
Petty Officer 1st Class Ciara Green is promoted to chief petty officer Sept. 16 during a pinning ceremony at the Camp Foster Theater here. Families, fellow service members and civilians gathered to watch 31 sai... More
Takejiro Higa, left, walks with Capt. Caleb D. Eames
Takejiro Higa, left, walks with Capt. Caleb D. Eames Dec. 9 during a visit to a cave on here. Higa, a U.S. Army and Battle of Okinawa veteran, returned to the cave where he assisted local non-combatants to safe... More
Chief Kojun Chibana, back center, speaks to guests
Chief Kojun Chibana, back center, speaks to guests Feb. 20 during an award ceremony at the Okinawa City Police Station, Prefectural Police Department, Okinawa City, Okinawa. The ceremony awarded members of the ... More
Marines with Headquarters & Support Battalion, Marine
Marines with Headquarters & Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan and veterans with the American Legion Post 28, Okinawa, pose in front of the Ernie Pyle Mon... 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
U.S. Marine Lance Cpls. Daryl Reyes, left, and Jordan
U.S. Marine Lance Cpls. Daryl Reyes, left, and Jordan Encalade demonstrate the abilities of a military working dog Aug. 5 during a visit by Japan Self-Defense Force service members to the Provost Marshal’s Offi... More
Nago City officials and Japanese media personnel prepare
Nago City officials and Japanese media personnel prepare for take-off in an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft Oct. 16 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to get a closer view of the aircraft’s flight capabilitie... More
Students practice English by reading questions out
Students practice English by reading questions out loud Oct. 24 during a visit to Magomi Elementary School, Okinawa City, Okinawa. Marines visited the school to teach students English and some American culture ... More
Lance Cpl. Andrew J. Bonilla , left, prepares to take
Lance Cpl. Andrew J. Bonilla , left, prepares to take a bite of cake after it was passed to him by Col. Peter N. Lee, right, Nov. 7 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, during a celebration of the Marine Corps’... More
J.J Garcia, left, waits Mason Baldwin, right, to catch
J.J Garcia, left, waits Mason Baldwin, right, to catch the ball as Mason Baldwin prepares to bat during the baseball game between Marine Corps Community Services team, the Cyclones, and Ginowan city team, Shima... More
Dennis E. Provencher, the district commander of Veterans
Dennis E. Provencher, the district commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9723, Okinawa, salutes the Ernie Pyle Monument April 19, after placing a floral wreath at the foot of the epitaph on Ieshima, Okinaw... More