Marines with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III
Marines with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force, board a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, March 12 to provide assistance in the ... More
Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron,
Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, prepare food at the Futenma mess hall during the lunch rush Aug. 4. Futenma’s mess hall was recently awarded Mess Hall of t... More
Minister of Defense visits Futenma
Japan Minister of Defense Yasuo Ichikawa and Col. James G. Flynn, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma commanding officer, leave the air traffic control tower on the flight line of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma ... More
A 7-ton medium tactical vehicle replacement, belonging
A 7-ton medium tactical vehicle replacement, belonging to Combat Logistics Regiment 3, is lifted out of the well deck of the USS Tortuga here Nov. 28. Several 7-tons, tractor rubber-tire articulated steer multi... More
Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck, Jr. addresses an audience
Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck, Jr. addresses an audience during an all-hands period of reflection brief at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Oct. 24. “Understand that we are showing the Japanese people that we are ... More
Gunnery Sgt. Leon S. Parker, left, defends against
Gunnery Sgt. Leon S. Parker, left, defends against a blow from Cpl. Easton S. Bertelsen, right, July 14 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma’s McCutcheon Gym during a Martial Arts Instructor Course. The Marines ... More
Volunteers take a break and share a laugh during a
Volunteers take a break and share a laugh during a Fence Clean Project event on Okinawa, Japan. The Fence Clean Project is an effort initiated by local residents to remove the vandalism of Futenma’s fences that... More
Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Troxell learns about capabilities
Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Troxell learns about capabilities of the MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft Aug. 29 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Troxell visited Okinawa to engage with service mem... More
Marines with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team,
Marines with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, wait for a signal to exit an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during simulated on-off drills at Mar... More
Maj. Gen. Christopher S. Owens addresses the audience
Maj. Gen. Christopher S. Owens addresses the audience during the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing change of command ceremony July 9 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Owens served as the 68th commanding general of 1s... More
Col. Jonathan D. Covington, right, is drenched with
Col. Jonathan D. Covington, right, is drenched with water following his final flight March 10 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The flight signified Covington’s retirement following more than 30 years of hon... More
Sgt. Bobby D. Leverett, a crew chief with HMM-262,
Sgt. Bobby D. Leverett, a crew chief with HMM-262, fixes a bandoleer of .50-caliber rounds while preparing his ammunition for a live-fire training exercise at Firing Range W-174 June 22. The weapon operator is ... More
Lt. Col. Ian S. Wallace, executive officer of Marine
Lt. Col. Ian S. Wallace, executive officer of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, remarks about the importance of the United Service Organizations at MCAS Futenma USO, Feb. 3. The USO, which celebrated 71 years o... More
The crew of an AP-3C Orion aircraft demonstrates flight
The crew of an AP-3C Orion aircraft demonstrates flight operations on board to Marines at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma June 7. The aircraft landed at the station to refuel during exercise Nichi Gou Trident ... More
(From left) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Daniel A. Soto,
(From left) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Daniel A. Soto, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Sergeant Major, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, and Col. Henry Dolberry Jr., commanding officer, MCAS Fute... More
A 7-ton medium tactical vehicle replacement, belonging
A 7-ton medium tactical vehicle replacement, belonging to Combat Logistics Regiment 3, is lifted out of the well deck of the USS Tortuga and placed on the pier here Nov. 28. Several 7-tons, tractor rubber-tire ... More
A Marine snaps a football during the flag football
A Marine snaps a football during the flag football event at the 2nd annual super squadron competition at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Oct. 26. “Here, aboard MCAS Futenma, we are all about one team, one figh... More
Squadron achieves 90,000 mishap-free flight hours
Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron recently surpassed 90,000 mishap-free flight hours earning it an award for safety. Since March 27, 1972, the squadron has not had a single class “A” mishap. H&HS is part o... More
Assistant commandant visits. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
Col. James G. Flynn welcomes Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma March 22. Dunford came to Okinawa to view and assess Marine Corps facilities and to better understand III Marine Exped... More
MV-22B Ospreys, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor
MV-22B Ospreys, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, arrives at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Oct. 1. The aircraft will be based at and operate out of MCAS Futenma. The MV-22B combines the capab... More
Operational Support Aircraft provide flexibility for commanders
Pilots with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron prepare to land a UC-12W Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft Feb. 14 at Utaphao Royal Thai Navy Airfield, Kingdom of Thailand. The pilots were initially trained o... More
Sgt. Dallas S. Liebe uses a blowtorch to ignite the
Sgt. Dallas S. Liebe uses a blowtorch to ignite the training pit on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Feb. 21 during live-burn training. Marines worked together to control and extinguish the fire while enhancing... More
Gunnery Sgt. Andrew Bauer, left, and Maj. John P. Arnold
Gunnery Sgt. Andrew Bauer, left, and Maj. John P. Arnold pilot an MV-22 Containerized Flight Training Device at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Sept. 20. Arnold is the officer in charge of Marine Aviation Trai... More
Jayce Wheeler gathers eggs into his basket during an
Jayce Wheeler gathers eggs into his basket during an Easter egg hunt held March 29 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The younger age groups gathered eggs nearest to the event site, so they could safely condu... More
Capt. Carl E. McCrory briefs students attending Soka
Capt. Carl E. McCrory briefs students attending Soka University of America prior to touring an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft static display Jan. 16 at the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 hangar on Marin... More
Cpl. Eric J. Hansen, left, stands next to the woman,
Cpl. Eric J. Hansen, left, stands next to the woman, center, whose life he saved in Mihama and her family member at a store outside of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma’s gate Jan. 4. Hansen, a Marine with Marin... More
Martial arts master Nobuhiro Hirahara, left, coaches
Martial arts master Nobuhiro Hirahara, left, coaches Pfc. Matthew D. Jordan during the speed training portion of a customized martial arts lesson Aug. 4 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Hira... More
Col. James G. Flynn, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma
Col. James G. Flynn, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma commanding officer, explained the air station's air operations to Japan Minister of Defense Yasuo Ichikawa in the air traffic control tower here Nov. 12. Th... More
Guests pose for pictures during the Futenma Haunted
Guests pose for pictures during the Futenma Haunted Labyrinth VIP opening Oct. 9 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The Futenma Haunted Labyrinth is a fundraiser for the Single Marine Program ... 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
Cpl. Justin Bowman observes flares during a live fire
Cpl. Justin Bowman observes flares during a live fire event in Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2018. Conducting live fire training is crucial to maintain efficiency and strength. Bowman, a Trion, Georgia native, is an... More
Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense
Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist Marines scrub down a simulated casualty during an assessment and consequence management response training event Aug. 27 at Marine Corps Air Stat... More
Lance Cpl. Joseph Flores poses for a photo before being
Lance Cpl. Joseph Flores poses for a photo before being sprayed with oleoresin capsicum, or OC spray, March 6 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa. Flores and other Marines temporarily assigned to the s... More
Master Gunnery Sgt. Tony C. Smith gives critiques to
Master Gunnery Sgt. Tony C. Smith gives critiques to food service specialists after receiving awards for their performance in the Futenma Mess Hall Chef of the Month competition July 22 on Marine Corps Air Stat... More
Lance Cpl. Ryan Reuscher poses for a photo and attempts
Lance Cpl. Ryan Reuscher poses for a photo and attempts a smile after being sprayed in the face with oleoresin capsicum, or OC spray, and running through a confidence course March 6 on Marine Corps Air Station ... More
Sailors with the USS Tortuga guide a fuel tank that
Sailors with the USS Tortuga guide a fuel tank that is being off-loaded from the well-deck of the ship here Nov. 29. A detachment of Marines with CLR-3 and 9th Engineer Support Battalion will be working with th... More
III MEF Marines prepare to provide assistance following tsunami in Jap...
III Marine Expeditionary Force Marines and sailors disembark from a KC-130J Hercules aircraft here March 12, 2011, during a humanitarian assistance/disaster relief mission in response to the 8.9 magnitude earth... More
Marines and sailors stationed in Japan stand behind
Marines and sailors stationed in Japan stand behind their team’s flag during the opening ceremony of the 2011 WestPac Regional Softball Tournament on Camp Foster Aug. 8. The tournament was double-elimination st... 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
Marines push a UH-1Y Venom helicopter into a hangar
Marines push a UH-1Y Venom helicopter into a hangar Jan. 14 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Every day, Marines move aircraft into hangars to conduct routine maintenance. The Marines and UH-1Y are part of M... More
Maj. Gen. Christopher S. Owens, right, passes the 1st
Maj. Gen. Christopher S. Owens, right, passes the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing colors to Brig. Gen. Steven R. Rudder July 9 during the 1st MAW change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Owens w... More
Marines extinguish a fire on a mobile aircraft fire
Marines extinguish a fire on a mobile aircraft fire training device Sept. 18 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. During the training, a senior ARFF specialist stands near the Marines extinguishing the fire to ... More
Capt. Aaron T. Nelson begins the preflight check of
Capt. Aaron T. Nelson begins the preflight check of his aircraft July 16 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Nelson, an Arlington, Texas, native, was part of an air training exercise flying the CH-53 Super Sta... More
Brigadier Gen. Russell A. Sanborn, right, stands in
Brigadier Gen. Russell A. Sanborn, right, stands in front of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with Maj. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, before assuming command of the wing during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, ... More
Lt. Cdr. Bryan Emory shows his daughters Abby, standing,
Lt. Cdr. Bryan Emory shows his daughters Abby, standing, and Alexis, the different components of an F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet June 8 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The F/A-18 was one of several aircraft o... More
Major Gen. Steven R. Rudder, right, passes the 1st
Major Gen. Steven R. Rudder, right, passes the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing colors to Brig. Gen. Russell A. Sanborn during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, July 30, ... More
An AH-1Z Viper sits on the Marine Corps Air Station
An AH-1Z Viper sits on the Marine Corps Air Station Futenma flight line in Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 2, 2016. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 conducted aerial live-fire training utilizing the AH-1Z Viper... More
Col. Brian Cavanaugh, left, presents the Chief of Navy
Col. Brian Cavanaugh, left, presents the Chief of Navy Operations Aviation Safety Award to Lt. Col. Christopher Murray, right, Oct. 10 at Marine Air Station Futenma. The purpose of the award is to provide recog... More
Cpl. Jesus A. Covarrubias assists a student from E.C.
Cpl. Jesus A. Covarrubias assists a student from E.C. Killin Elementary School, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, in properly donning thermal protective equipment, May 8, during a tour of the aircraft rescue and fir... More
An Okinawan observes the MV-22 Osprey during an open
An Okinawan observes the MV-22 Osprey during an open house being held at Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265's (VMM-265) hangar on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, March 3, 2013. The Marines o... More
Two MV-22B Osprey taxi after arriving at Marine Corps
Two MV-22B Osprey taxi after arriving at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Aug. 3. The aircraft, part of the second Osprey squadron to Japan, flew from MCAS Iwakuni. The arrival of the second Osprey squadron wil... More
Lance Cpl. Isidro Johnsonsmith poses for a photo before
Lance Cpl. Isidro Johnsonsmith poses for a photo before being sprayed with oleoresin capsicum, left, and attempts to pose after, right, March 6 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa. He and other Marines... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, meets with Marines, sailors and airmen working within the Joint COVID-19 Response Center, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov... More
Gen. James F. Amos, the 35th commandant of the Marine
Gen. James F. Amos, the 35th commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks with troops during an all-hands brief at the Semper Fit Gym here June 14. The visit provided an opportunity for the commandant to interact wit... More
Lance Cpl. Jessica M. Hall climbs a rope at the obstacle
Lance Cpl. Jessica M. Hall climbs a rope at the obstacle course and simulated casualty evacuation station during small-unit leadership training at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Oct. 12. Marines moved through... More
Col. Jonathan D. Covington checks the instruments of
Col. Jonathan D. Covington checks the instruments of his C-20 aircraft March 10 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma following his final flight before retiring from the Marine Corps after more than 30 years of h... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Peter Lee explains the use of
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Peter Lee explains the use of aircraft on Okinawa to the Okinawa Junior Chamber International during a brief Sept. 29, 2016 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Okinawa JC... More
Marines at Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265, Marine
Marines at Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, held a retirement ceremony, Sept. 21, on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, for “Number 05,” a CH-46E Sea Kni... More
Ron Maines, a former Marine captain, shares stories
Ron Maines, a former Marine captain, shares stories about his experience during Vietnam with staff non-commissioned officers and officers at Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 at Marine Corps Air Station Fut... More
A child climbs through a tire during an obstacle course
A child climbs through a tire during an obstacle course at the Proud to be a Military Child event on Camp Kinser April 6. The event incorporated different aspects of what Marines do on a daily basis, modified f... More
A member of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan sits
A member of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan sits in the cockpit of an MV-22B Osprey Sept. 9 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. During the LDP’s visit to the station, the delegation was able to get a clo... More
Lt. Col. Christopher M. Murray, left, receives the
Lt. Col. Christopher M. Murray, left, receives the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 colors from Lt. Col. William L. Depue Jr. May 22 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during a change of command ceremony. ... More
Capt. Aaron T. Nelson plans the route to the next
Capt. Aaron T. Nelson plans the route to the next coordinates on a map July 16 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Nelson, an Arlington, Texas, native, was flying the CH-53 Super Stallion as part of an air tra... 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
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger, the 38th Commandant
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger, the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, arrives at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma with Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, at MCAS... More
A KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler
A KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma en... More
Col. James G. Flynn, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma
Col. James G. Flynn, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma commanding officer, presents a brief to Japan Minister of Defense Yasuo Ichikawa at the Headquarters Building here Nov. 12. The purpose of the visit was to ... More
Vice Gov. Kurayoshi Takara addresses an audience July
Vice Gov. Kurayoshi Takara addresses an audience July 15 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152’s take off ceremony. The ceremony commemorates the beginning of ... More
Thomas Gadbois, right, explains some of the history
Thomas Gadbois, right, explains some of the history of the USO to Teiko Yoshida, far left, and Nanase Mori, second from left, July 15 during a tour on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The interns were escorted... More
Setsuko Inafuku tells Marines about Army Lt. Gen. Simon
Setsuko Inafuku tells Marines about Army Lt. Gen. Simon B. Buckner Jr. while she leads guests through a battle sites tour at the Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum in Naha, Okinawa Nov. 13. Buckner was k... More
Lt. Col. Christopher M. Murray, center right, answers
Lt. Col. Christopher M. Murray, center right, answers questions from members of the media alongside Lt. Col. William L. Depue Jr., center left, after a change of command ceremony May 22 at Marine Corps Air Stat... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, meets with Marines attached to Combat Logistics Battalion 4 to discuss leadership approaches led by noncommissioned office... More
A U.N. AP-3C Orion aircraft prepares to take off at
A U.N. AP-3C Orion aircraft prepares to take off at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma June 7. The aircraft stopped here to refuel before continuing the bilateral anti-submarine warfare exercise Nichi Gou Trident... More
Japanese and U.S. participants begin the “Magic 10-Miler”
Japanese and U.S. participants begin the “Magic 10-Miler” on Sept. 21 here. The “Magic 10-Miler” is a 10-mile race open to the Japanese public with funds benefiting local Ginowan City. The course started at the... More
A United States Military Working Dog Services Award
A United States Military Working Dog Services Award rests on retired military working dog, Patti’s neck after her award ceremony Oct. 24 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The U.S. War Dogs As... More
A Marine with Combat Logistics Regiment 3 moves a fuel
A Marine with Combat Logistics Regiment 3 moves a fuel tank to a staging area on the pier here where the USS Tortuga has been docked. A detachment of Marines with CLR-3 and 9th Engineer Support Battalion will b... More
Maj. John P. Arnold pilots an MV-22 Containerized Flight
Maj. John P. Arnold pilots an MV-22 Containerized Flight Training Device on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Sept. 20. Arnold is the officer-in-charge of Marine Aviation Training Systems Site Futenma, 1st Marin... More
III MEF outlines plans for 2013 during rehearsal of concept drill
Col. James M. Gannon briefs III Marine Expeditionary Force’s logistics initiatives for the upcoming year to members of 3rd Marine Logistics Group during a general officer and senior leader symposium Dec. 13 at ... More
Lt. Col. Sean P. Patak, center left, speaks to a delegation
Lt. Col. Sean P. Patak, center left, speaks to a delegation of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan Sept. 9 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The delegation visited the air station to learn more about the a... More
Staff Sgt. Christopher J. Seward helps Seaman Justin
Staff Sgt. Christopher J. Seward helps Seaman Justin S. Staley repair his daypack during the hike to the obstacle course Jan. 23 on the Habu Trail at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during the Battalion Super-... More
Members of the Japanese Observer Exchange Program came
Members of the Japanese Observer Exchange Program came to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Feb. 6 to learn about the MV-22B Osprey. The JOEP members were given a class on the unique abilities of the Osprey and ... More
LCpl. Dalia Nava, a food-service specialist with
LCpl. Dalia Nava, a food-service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, prepares various sauces for the snack line in Futenma Mess ... More
Japanese Air Self Defense Force Staff Sgt. Shinya Nishida
Japanese Air Self Defense Force Staff Sgt. Shinya Nishida speaks on an enhanced terminal voice switch while participating in the professional military exchange program February 23 in the base operations buildin... More
An array of dishes rests on a table before a judge
An array of dishes rests on a table before a judge during the Futenma Mess Hall Chef of the Month competition July 22 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The monthly competition is an opportuni... More
Maj. Christopher A. Denver (center), 1st Marine Aircraft
Maj. Christopher A. Denver (center), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Alfred A. Cunningham Marine Aviator of the Year Award recipient, inspects his gear for a night flight simulation at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Gabriel Khan stages gear before an
U.S. Marine Cpl. Gabriel Khan stages gear before an air assault training event on October 31, 2017 at Marine Corps Air Station Fuetenma, Okinawa, Japan. Marines with Charlie Co. were carried from Futenma to Ie ... More
Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262
Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, load ammunition in preparation for a live fire exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, July ... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma,
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, anticipate the arrival of Gen. David H. Berger, the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine... More
Nick Dicandia stands in front of KC-130R 160622 before
Nick Dicandia stands in front of KC-130R 160622 before boarding the plane on its final flight on Nov. 14. Dicandia was part of the plane's flight crew during its first and final flight.
Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft
Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, wait in the passenger terminal here before departing to Naval Air Facility Atsugi in mainland Japan in support of... More
Cpl. Richard M. Pedro with Installation, Logistics
Cpl. Richard M. Pedro with Installation, Logistics and Services, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, removes a sign due to its potential to become a projectile during Typhoon Muifa Aug. 3. Loose debris can become... More
Phil W. Eskew, second baseman for the MCB Butler team,
Phil W. Eskew, second baseman for the MCB Butler team, keeps his eye on the ball and prepares to swing during the tournament on Camp Foster Aug. 12. During the tournament, Eskew’s aggressive playing style resul... More
Setsuko Inafuku explains different operations that
Setsuko Inafuku explains different operations that took place during the Battle of Okinawa while leading a battle sites tour Nov. 13 at the site of the former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters.
Col. James G. Flynn removes pieces of red duct tape
Col. James G. Flynn removes pieces of red duct tape from a fence March 24 at Gate 3 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Flynn is one of many Marines who work alongside Okinawa community members each week to cl... More
A Marine opens an M256 chemical detection kit during
A Marine opens an M256 chemical detection kit during a practical application evaluation as part of Reconnaissance Survey Detection Decontamination training July 18 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. For the e... More
Staff Sgt. Neil Foose Jr., deputy director of Corporal’s
Staff Sgt. Neil Foose Jr., deputy director of Corporal’s Course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, debriefs Marines after they received a class on caree... More
Cpl. Saul Carmona and Col. Craig Doty stand at attention
Cpl. Saul Carmona and Col. Craig Doty stand at attention during Carmona’s promotion ceremony on March 15, 2018. 2nd LAAD is currently under the Unit Deployment Program with Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine... More
Lance Cpl. Cade Levine preforms pre-flight checks on
Lance Cpl. Cade Levine preforms pre-flight checks on the AH-1Z Viper at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, June 19, 2018. Marines perform pre-flight checks to ensure the aircraft is properly work... More
Gary Sinise addresses the audience at the Lt. Dan Band’s
Gary Sinise addresses the audience at the Lt. Dan Band’s performance July 6 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Sinise spoke to the crowd about the formation of the band, the contributions of the USO, the DSTR... More
A costumed service member poses for a picture during
A costumed service member poses for a picture during the dinner buffet after the VIP opening of the Futenma Haunted Labyrinth Oct. 9 Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The Futenma Haunted Labyrin... More