Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine
Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force load a KC-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft here March 17, with supplies and gear during humanitarian assitance operations in response to t... More
Mike Enciso, a player with Ultimate Frisbee Okinawa,
Mike Enciso, a player with Ultimate Frisbee Okinawa, maneuvers around his opponent to throw the disk to one of his teammates during the Camp Courtney Ultimate Frisbee Tournament, March 5.
Marines with 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine
Marines with 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF (Forward) tighten gear that is to be loaded on a KC-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft here March 14, during... More
Zukeran Elementary School faculty and students gather
Zukeran Elementary School faculty and students gather at the school’s flag poles for a flag-raising ceremony by Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets Feb. 18. This particular American flag p... More
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
III MEF Marines prepare to provide assistance following tsunami in Jap...
Marines with 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF (Forward) load a KC-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft here March 14, during humanitarian assistance operati... More
Practicing for the Non-Lethal Weapons Executive Seminar
Practicing for the Non-Lethal Weapons Executive Seminar 2010 demonstration, members of the Mongolian Internal Forces prepare to fire foam baton-and-ball grenades, July 6. This is the second time the seminar has... More
Safeguarding National Security, Everyone's Responsibility
All Navy Message 055/10 reminds the Department of the Navy personnel of "their responsibility to safeguard national security information commensurate with the level of classification assigned, until the informa... More
Footprints and skid marks are just one of multiple
Footprints and skid marks are just one of multiple ways a tracker can identify whether or not someone has recently been through an area. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marin... More
American and local community members gathered Jan.
American and local community members gathered Jan. 29 and 30 to admire the blooming of the Okinawa sakura or cherry blossoms.
The Westpac Express High Speed Vessel, pulls away from
The Westpac Express High Speed Vessel, pulls away from the pier at Naha Military Port, Okinawa, Japan, as it departs at 9 a.m. March 14 to deliver a Forward Arming and Refueling Point for use in the assistance ... More
Marines and sailors with 9th ESB attach composition
Marines and sailors with 9th ESB attach composition C-4 to the main line before igniting the explosion.
Energy drinks bring potential health risks
Service members should use caution when consuming energy drinks due to their potential health risks. Most drinks average approximately 200 calories which can lead to weight gain.
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
Marines with 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine
Marines with 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF (Forward) load a KC-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft here March 14, during humanitarian assistance operati... More
Lance Cpl. Justin R. Triplett, a load master with Marine
Lance Cpl. Justin R. Triplett, a load master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force helps load a KC-130J Super Her... More
From left to right, Lt. Col. Ian Wallace, Marine Corps
From left to right, Lt. Col. Ian Wallace, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma executive officer, Col. Dale M. Smith, MCAS Futenma commanding officer, and Chief Warrant Officer Brent A. DeBusk, aircraft rescue and ... More
The cornerstone burial ceremony is a traditional way
The cornerstone burial ceremony is a traditional way to pray for permanent firmness and security in new and rebuilt construction. The cornerstone itself represents a firm foundation on which the dam will be bui... More
The 17-member team, International Uchinanchu, translated
The 17-member team, International Uchinanchu, translated to "International Okinawans," comprised of Futenma leaders, their families, U.S. and Japanese civilian workers and junior marines, performs in the 33rd G... More
Sgt. Kyle O. Kerr, a combat instructor with Advanced
Sgt. Kyle O. Kerr, a combat instructor with Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry West, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, Calif., breaks a stick to show one of the ways a tracker can identif... More
Cpl. Ryder Sartor, a surveyor with 3rd Battalion, 12th
Cpl. Ryder Sartor, a surveyor with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, sets up a position navigation unit while surveying the range for annual artillery tra... More
Lance Cpl. Justin R. Triplett, a load master with Marine
Lance Cpl. Justin R. Triplett, a load master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force directs a forklift while loadi... More
Corporals Course Assists Mission Accomplishment
Sword manual is one of the many skills taught during Corporals Course.
CLR-35 Gives Time to Orphanage. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
Lance Cpl. Anthony Garcia, a motor transport mechanic with Maintenance Company, 3rd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, plays in the ... More
Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine
Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force load a KC-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft here March 17, with supplies and gear during humanitarian assitance operations in response to t... More
Kay Makishi, a foreign exchange student at the University
Kay Makishi, a foreign exchange student at the University of the Ryukyus practices her Capoeira at the Camp Kinser Sports Complex June 29.
A Marine with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine
A Marine with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, looks for possible disturbances in the natural environment such as freshly broken sticks, flattened plants, footp... More
Unit employs state-of-the-art pump
Marines inspect a switch on a new fuel pump capable of moving 600-gallons-per-minute during an introductory training session at the fuel section warehouse on Camp Foster Oct. 12. The pump increases mobility, as... More
Tobacco cessation, a program hosted by U.S. Naval Hospital
Tobacco cessation, a program hosted by U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa’s Health Promotion Department and Occupational Health Clinic, helps status of forces agreement personnel interested in decreasing their tobacco... More
Zukeran Elementary School faculty and students gather
Zukeran Elementary School faculty and students gather at the school’s flag poles for a flag-raising ceremony by Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets Feb. 18. This particular American flag p... More
The Marines of 1st Platoon, Motor Transport Company
The Marines of 1st Platoon, Motor Transport Company A, CLB-3, 1st MLG (Fwd), perform their pre-combat checks and inspections of personal protective equipment on Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, Feb. 1 before embarking ... More
AAFES Improves Quality of Life on Futenma
Marine Corps Air Station Futenma's gas station is now open around the clock. Army and Air Force Exchange Service representatives and MCAS leadership meet to announce the recent extension of the gas station's bu... More
Kazumasa Sakata, a player with T’Da Sinca, passes to
Kazumasa Sakata, a player with T’Da Sinca, passes to his teammate while Robert White, a player with Ultimate Frisbee Gods attempts to block the pass during the Camp Courtney Ultimate Frisbee Tournament, March 5.
Dennis E. Provencher volunteers on Veterans Day for
Dennis E. Provencher volunteers on Veterans Day for Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9723 in front of the Base Exchange by passing out “Buddy” Poppies. “Buddy” Poppies are small, red, artificial flowers made by di... More
Jeannette Crow, a Richland, Wash., native, and Marine
Jeannette Crow, a Richland, Wash., native, and Marine Corps Community Services Semper Fit instructor, leads a turbo kickboxing class at Camp Courtney’s Ironworks Fitness Center. Turbo kickboxing is one of the e... More
Lance Cpl. Justin R. Triplett, a load master with Marine
Lance Cpl. Justin R. Triplett, a load master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force helps load a KC-130J Super Her... More
Tobacco cessation, a program hosted by U.S. Naval Hospital
Tobacco cessation, a program hosted by U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa’s Health Promotion Department and Occupational Health Clinic, helps status of forces agreement personnel interested in decreasing their tobacco... More
American and local community members gathered Jan.
American and local community members gathered Jan. 29 and 30 to admire the blooming of the Okinawa sakura, or cherry blossoms.
Marines with 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine
Marines with 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF (Forward) board a KC-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft here March 14, during humanitarian assistance operat... More
Marines with 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine
Marines with 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF (Forward) tighten gear that is to be loaded on a KC-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft here March 14, during... 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 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
Marines and sailors who helped celebrate the United
Marines and sailors who helped celebrate the United Service Organizations 70th Anniversary Feb. 4, use the Wi-Fi connection and other services the USO provides to service members and their families on Okinawa a... More
Marines with 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine
Marines with 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF (Forward) prepare to load their gear on a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft here March 14, during humanitarian... More
Lance Cpl. Scott Buzzetta, a load master with Marine
Lance Cpl. Scott Buzzetta, a load master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force tightens generators and communica... More
Maj. Gen. (select) Peter J. Talleri accepts command
Maj. Gen. (select) Peter J. Talleri accepts command of Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler from Maj. Gen. Mary Ann Krusa-Dossin July 23 during a change of command ceremony.
Woodwind players with the III Marine Expeditionary
Woodwind players with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band play in a concert at the 49th Annual Nago Cherry Blossom festival Jan. 30. The band does several community relations concerts in town to interact an... More
Woodwind players with the III Marine Expeditionary
Woodwind players with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band play in a concert at the 49th Annual Nago Cherry Blossom festival Jan. 30. The band does several community relations concerts in town to interact an... More
Dennis E. Provencher, a retired U.S. Air Force staff
Dennis E. Provencher, a retired U.S. Air Force staff sergeant, continues his service to the community as a volunteer. Provencher currently dedicates his time to the Veterans of Foreign Wars as the quartermaster... More
Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine
Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, scan the area around them for any evidence from their prey during a combat hunter course Jan. 28.
After returning to the safe area, the Marines and sailors
After returning to the safe area, the Marines and sailors with 9th ESB watch the explosion of composition C-4 and TNT Feb. 16.
4th Marines Pack Up to Ship Out
Marines with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, load the WestPac High Speed Vessel with gear, Sept. 21, in preparation for their deployment to Camp Fuji. Gear tucked into ... More
Many gather each year to view the blooming of the cherry
Many gather each year to view the blooming of the cherry blossoms. The blooming is significant because it marks the early signs of spring.
Armorers stick to their guns for readiness
Cpl. Tony Lee, an armorer with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, conducts a limited technical inspection on a .50-caliber Browning machine gun to ensure all parts of the weapon are accounted for. The squadron i... More
Maj. Gen. (select) Peter J. Talleri speaks about his
Maj. Gen. (select) Peter J. Talleri speaks about his return to Okinawa during the Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler change of command ceremony July 23.
Joyce Gourley, a student in a cultural class at Marine
Joyce Gourley, a student in a cultural class at Marine Corps Community Service’s Personal Services Center, makes creases on her obi, a sash used for decoration of traditional Japanese dress. The class is one of... More
Many gather each year to view the blooming of the cherry
Many gather each year to view the blooming of the cherry blossoms. The blooming is significant because it marks the early signs of spring.
Supplies and gear belonging to Marines with 7th
Supplies and gear belonging to Marines with 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF prepare to load their gear on a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft here March 14... More
PMO takes necessary measures for safety
Beginning this month, drivers should expect to see military policemen asking for Status of Forces Agreement drivers licenses from all SOFA members coming through all gates of Marine Corps installations on Okinawa.
Marines and sailors of 9th ESB cut several sections
Marines and sailors of 9th ESB cut several sections of detonating cord to be used as the main line during the training Feb. 16.
Marines from the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine
Marines from the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, load cargo onto the Westpac Express, a high-speed vessel, at Naha Port, Okinawa, March 13. Units from 1st Marine Aircraft Wing departed... 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
Marines with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 9th
Marines with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, lay down the main line of detonating c... More
The Westpac Express, a high-speed vessel, loaded with
The Westpac Express, a high-speed vessel, loaded with equipment, supplies and Marines from 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force departs from Okinawa to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni to pr... More
Exercise CG '11 concludes. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
Royal Thai Rear Adm. Sompong Sansuwan, left, and Brig. Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, center, commanding general, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Forward, III Marine Expeditionary Force, speak to Republic of Korea Mar... More
EOD Marines honor fallen comrades with memorial wall
Marines with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, completed a memorial wall Feb. 25, to honor fellow Marines from the ... 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. The proximity of Marine C... More
Marines with 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine
Marines with 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF board a KC-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft here March 14, during humanitarian assistance operations in re... More
Lance Cpl. Scott Buzzetta , a load master with Marine
Lance Cpl. Scott Buzzetta , a load master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force straps down generators and commun... More
The Westpac Express High Speed Vessel, pulls away from
The Westpac Express High Speed Vessel, pulls away from the pier at Naha Military Port, Okinawa, Japan, as it departs at 9 a.m. March 14 to deliver a Forward Arming and Refueling Point for use in the assistance ... More
A time fuse burn class and application is conducted
A time fuse burn class and application is conducted to teach the students how to determine the time for them to initiate the shot and safely travel from the work site to the safe area.
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 for Naval Air Station Atsugi March 14, in support of Operation Tomodachi... More
Tobacco cessation, a program hosted by U.S. Naval Hospital
Tobacco cessation, a program hosted by U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa’s Health Promotion Department and Occupational Health Clinic, helps status of forces agreement personnel interested in decreasing their tobacco... More
Crimping a non-electric blasting cap to detonating
Crimping a non-electric blasting cap to detonating cord prior to using the explosive creates the explosion.
Marines from Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine
Marines from Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, load cargo onto the Westpac Express, a high speed vessel, at Naha Military Port, Okinawa, Japan, March 13. ... More