Lance Cpl. Jacob W. Molter works on the pitch-varying
Lance Cpl. Jacob W. Molter works on the pitch-varying housing of a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter rotor head in preparation for storage Nov. 2 as part of the transition to the MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air St... More
Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis tours hangars March 16 at Marine
Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis tours hangars March 16 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Davis, the deputy commandant of aviation, was conducting a tour of the hangars and supply sections for Marine Aviation Logistics... More
Gunnery Sgt. Terence Harrell asks 9-year-old Ethan
Gunnery Sgt. Terence Harrell asks 9-year-old Ethan Baldwin what his costume is during the Marine Aircraft Group 36 costume contest Oct. 18 here. MAG-36 hosted the costume contest to raise money for the 239th Ma... More
Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis checks on parts in the supply
Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis checks on parts in the supply hangar March 16 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Davis, the deputy commandant of aviation, was conducting a tour of the hangars and supply sections for Ma... More
Marines swim through challenging water-rescue course
Lance Cpl. Keegan L. Cooley performs the armpit tow, one of three rescue swimming techniques, on Staff Sgt. Marques J. Johnson, during a Marine survival advanced course at the Marine Corps Air Station Futenma p... More
Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis greets the command staff of Marine
Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis greets the command staff of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force March 16 at Marine Corps Air Station F... More
Lance Cpl. Rafael Hernandez gives Tomimi Neha a tip
Lance Cpl. Rafael Hernandez gives Tomimi Neha a tip on bowling at a cultural exchange event held by the single Marine program at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Aug. 8. The event provided service members and J... More
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan –
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan – Marines from Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36 come together for the Change of Command ceremony June 29, on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Since May 201... More
Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis, left, meets with junior Marines
Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis, left, meets with junior Marines March 16 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Davis, the deputy commandant of aviation, was conducting a tour of the hangars and supply sections for Marine... More
Sgt. Tyler D. Thomas, left, and Cpl. Denzel A. Tanchez
Sgt. Tyler D. Thomas, left, and Cpl. Denzel A. Tanchez prepare the engine of a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter in preparation for storage Nov. 2 as part of the transition to the MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air S... More
Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, commanding general of
Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, addresses his Marines after a motivational run at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, April 10, 2018. Over 1,000 Marin... 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
Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing fall into formation
Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing fall into formation to participate in a motivational run at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, April 10, 2018. Over 1,000 Marines were in attendance to run 3... More
Lance Cpl. Alysia Farris, right, and Lance Cpl. Aalayah
Lance Cpl. Alysia Farris, right, and Lance Cpl. Aalayah Chase, center, help Trawanda Armstrong register for the Marine Aircraft Group 36 costume contest Oct. 18 here. MAG-36 hosted the costume contest to raise ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Selena Paneda, a helicopter
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Selena Paneda, a helicopter dynamic component mechanic with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36, fixes dynamic components that transmit power to aircraft blades, Aug. 11, 2020, on... 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
Sgt. Maj. Gary J. Bass speaks to Marines with Marine
Sgt. Maj. Gary J. Bass speaks to Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36 at the amphitheater on Araha Beach March 28 after a beach cleanup. Bass discussed the commandant’s “Reawakening” letter to non... More
Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing stand in formation
Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing stand in formation to be addressed by Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, commanding general of 1st MAW, after a motivational run at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Ja... More
A young eisa dancer pauses during a performance at
A young eisa dancer pauses during a performance at the 35th Annual Tedako Festival at Urasoe International Park July 21. Eisa dancing is derived from a Buddhist prayer dance to send ancestors off to the afterli... More
Lance Cpls. Jeffery Bozenparth, left, and Helen Kong
Lance Cpls. Jeffery Bozenparth, left, and Helen Kong cleanup debris April 5 during the third annual Ginowan Tropical Beach Cleanup in Ginowan City, Okinawa. Trash and natural debris such as sticks and leaves we... More
III MEF leaders host 2012 Military Women’s Leadership Symposium
Master Gunnery Sgt. Danielle M. Hendges engages audience members during the 2012 Military Women’s Leadership Symposium at Camp Hansen June 28. The Symposium was hosted by III Marine Expeditionary Force to bring... More
Lance Cpl. Jorge A. Maldonado advises Chie Torikai
Lance Cpl. Jorge A. Maldonado advises Chie Torikai where to throw a strike at a cultural exchange event held by the single Marine program at the Futenma Bowling Center at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Aug. 8... More
Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis tours hangars and experiences
Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis tours hangars and experiences the new policies put in place by Marines assigned to 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force March 16 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Da... More
Sgt. Justin E. Sherrell, left, and Cpl. Miguel Hernandez
Sgt. Justin E. Sherrell, left, and Cpl. Miguel Hernandez clean the shoreline at Araha Beach March 28 to give back to the community and build camaraderie. Following the beach cleanup, the squadron sergeant major... More
Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis, right, meets Staff Sgt. Joseph
Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis, right, meets Staff Sgt. Joseph Napolitano, left, the recipient of this year’s Marine Corps Aviation Association James Mcguire Exceptional Achievement Award, March 16 at Marine Corps Air S... More
Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, commanding general of
Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, addresses his Marines after a motivational run at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, April 10, 2018. Over 1,000 Marin... More
Community and U.S. service members play softball April
Community and U.S. service members play softball April 5 after the third annual Ginowan Tropical Beach Cleanup in Ginowan City, Okinawa. Ginowan City residents and Marines worked together to clean Tropical Beac... More
Lance Cpl. Michael Kratz, a Test Cell engine operator
Lance Cpl. Michael Kratz, a Test Cell engine operator with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron-36, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, monitors readings taken from... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Selena Paneda, a helicopter
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Selena Paneda, a helicopter dynamic component mechanic with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36, fixes dynamic components that transmit power to aircraft blades, Aug. 11, 2020, on... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Megan Larson, a T700 engine
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Megan Larson, a T700 engine mechanic with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36, works on the engines of CH-53E Super Stallions, Aug. 11, 2020, on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinaw... More
Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis learns about several issues on
Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis learns about several issues on parts effecting Marines working in hangars March 16 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Davis, the deputy commandant of aviation, toured the hangars and sup... More
Marines with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 18,
Marines with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 18, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, participate in a motivational run at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, April 10, 2018... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Megan Larson, a T700 engine
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Megan Larson, a T700 engine mechanic with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36, works on the engines of CH-53E Super Stallions, Aug. 11, 2020, on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinaw... More
Cpl. Elizabeth R. Bevier fires an M9 9 mm service pistol
Cpl. Elizabeth R. Bevier fires an M9 9 mm service pistol Feb. 12 on a pistol range at Camp Hansen during a pistol qualification course, as part of a marksmanship coach course. The course taught Marines proper s... More
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan –
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan – The III Marine Expeditionary Force Band plays during the Change of Command ceremony June 29, on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Since May 2015, Lieutenant Co... More
Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing stand in formation
Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing stand in formation to be addressed by Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, commanding general of 1st MAW, after a motivational run at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Ja... More
Sgt. Peter Kim congratulates Tomimi Neha after bowling
Sgt. Peter Kim congratulates Tomimi Neha after bowling a strike during a cultural exchange bowling event held by the single Marine program at the Futenma Bowling Center Aug. 8. The event provided service member... More
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan –
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan – Marines salute Lieutenant Colonel Pierre Bertrand and Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Seipel during the Change of Command ceremony June 29, on Marine Corps Air Stat... More
Lance Cpl. Jeffrey A. Sapp, Jr. fires an M9A1 9 mm
Lance Cpl. Jeffrey A. Sapp, Jr. fires an M9A1 9 mm service pistol Feb. 12 during a qualification course at Camp Hansen. The range hosted a marksmanship coach course Feb. 10 -14, which teaches Marines to coach o... More
Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis speaks to junior Marines about
Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis speaks to junior Marines about their future career paths March 16 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Davis, the deputy commandant of aviation, toured the hangars and supply sections for... 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
Sgt. Dakota Moist, a UH-1Y crew chief with Marine Light
Sgt. Dakota Moist, a UH-1Y crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, calls cadence during a motivational run at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Apr... More
ROK, U.S. Marines share knowledge, prepare for future
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines discuss the logistics involved in maintaining an aircraft wing Nov. 21 at the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36 headquarters on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The ROK M... More
Lance Cpl. Jeffrey A. Sapp, Jr. fires an M9A1 9 mm
Lance Cpl. Jeffrey A. Sapp, Jr. fires an M9A1 9 mm service pistol Feb. 12 during a qualification course at Camp Hansen. The range hosted a marksmanship coach course Feb. 10 -14, which teaches Marines to coach o... More
Lance Cpl. Robert E. Potz picks up litter after the
Lance Cpl. Robert E. Potz picks up litter after the 35th Annual Tedako Festival in Urasoe International Park July 21. Potz is a finance technician with Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, ... 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
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Megan Larson, a T700 engine
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Megan Larson, a T700 engine mechanic with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36, works on the engines of CH-53E Super Stallions on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Larson... More
Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, commanding general of
Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, addresses his Marines after a motivational run at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, April 10, 2018. Over 1,000 Marin... More
Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing stand in formation
Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing stand in formation to be addressed by Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, commanding general of 1st MAW, after a motivational run at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Ja... More
Marines drain lubricants from the engine of a CH-46E
Marines drain lubricants from the engine of a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter in preparation for storage Nov. 2 as part of the transition to the MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The Marines are h... More
Marines pick up garbage on Araha Beach March 28 as
Marines pick up garbage on Araha Beach March 28 as part of a camaraderie building event. The Marines were divided into groups to cover different areas where they could cleanup trash. The Marines are with Marine... More
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan –
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan – Lieutenant Colonel Pierre Bertrand speaks to Marine Aviation Squadron 36 during their Change of Command ceremony June 29, on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. ... More
Cpl. Elizabeth R. Bevier loads a magazine with 9 mm
Cpl. Elizabeth R. Bevier loads a magazine with 9 mm rounds Feb. 12 at Camp Hansen during a pistol qualification course. The qualification was part of a marksmanship coach course, which teaches Marines how to co... More
Gunnery Sgt. Rebecca Colt, training chief for Marine
Gunnery Sgt. Rebecca Colt, training chief for Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, participates in a motivational run at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinaw... More
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan –
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan – Staff Sergeant Andrews leads the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band during the Change of Command ceremony June 29, on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Since ... More
Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262,
Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing fall into formation to participate in a motivational run at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan... More
Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis finishes his tour of aircraft
Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis finishes his tour of aircraft hangars March 16 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Davis, the deputy commandant of aviation, toured the hangars and supply sections for Marine Aviation Log... More
Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Pritchard, the 1st Marine Aircraft
Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Pritchard, the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing sergeant major, addresses his Marines after a motivational run at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, April 10, 2018. Over 1,000 Marine... More
A “Dyno” rests inside the Test Cell building on Marine
A “Dyno” rests inside the Test Cell building on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Aug. 11. The “Dyno” simulates the engine running as if it were installed in a helicopter. It is one of the tools Test C... More
Community and U.S. service members play softball April
Community and U.S. service members play softball April 5 after the third annual Ginowan Tropical Beach Cleanup in Ginowan City, Okinawa. Ginowan City residents and Marines worked together to clean Tropical Beac... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Selena Paneda, a helicopter
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Selena Paneda, a helicopter dynamic component mechanic with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36, fixes dynamic components that transmit power to aircraft blades, on Marine Corps A... More
Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing participate in
Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing participate in a motivational run at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, April 10, 2018. Over 1,000 Marines were in attendance to run 3 miles around the air s... More
Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis learns about several issues on
Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis learns about several issues on parts effecting Marines working in hangars March 16 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Davis, the deputy commandant of aviation, toured the hangars and su... More
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan –
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan – Lieutenant Colonel Pierre Bertrand embraces Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Seipel during the Change of Command ceremony June 29, on Marine Corps Air Station Futenm... More