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
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
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
A Marine waits to guide MV-22 Ospreys with Marine Medium
A Marine waits to guide MV-22 Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, during their takeoff April 17 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. United States Forces, Japan is... 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
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
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan- AYokohama DeNA BayStars
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan- AYokohama DeNA BayStars hat sits on a table Feb. 24 at the Habu Pit on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The Yokohama DeNA BayStars baseball team had the chance to ... More
Members of the 15th Anti-Air Regiment Japan Ground
Members of the 15th Anti-Air Regiment Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) discuss various components of exercise CHINZEI 20 with U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William Bowers, commanding general, Marine Corps... 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
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
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
Marines with Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced)
Marines with Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced) stand ready to march-on for the presentation of the Colors before the start of the Marine Corps Birthday Ball ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma... More
The Okinawa Defense Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
The Okinawa Defense Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Okinawa Liaison Officer, and Ministry of Environment all came to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan to conduct sampling of water, April 21,... More
Marines with Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced)
Marines with Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced) stand ready to march-on for the presentation of the Colors before the start of the Marine Corps Birthday Ball ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma... 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
The Antonov-124 aircraft with the Volgar-Dnepr company
The Antonov-124 aircraft with the Volgar-Dnepr company arrives at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, August 1, 2016. U.S. DoD members with Canadian Aviation Electronics (CAE) work in conjunction with the Volgar-... 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
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
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan- Marines and Yokohama
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan- Marines and Yokohama DeNA BayStars baseball team pose in front of an MV-22B Osprey Feb. 23 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The BayStars players and staff had t... More
Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF), with 22nd
Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF), with 22nd Rapid Deployment Regiment, tour Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 4, 2020. The tour was an opportunity for the JGSDF to conduct a site sur... More
U.S. Marine’s with Personnel Support Detachment 18,
U.S. Marine’s with Personnel Support Detachment 18, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, participated in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) defense training at Marine Corps A... 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
Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Course 02-16 pose
Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Course 02-16 pose for a photo after their culminating event Aug. 17 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The new MAIs endured a grueling 15-day course th... More
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan – U.S. Navy Lt. Robert
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan – U.S. Navy Lt. Robert Hecox sings April 1 during an Easter Sunrise Service held at the Habu Pit on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The service was open to the lo... 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 U.S. airman prepares a bomb lift truck for loading
A U.S. airman prepares a bomb lift truck for loading on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 16, 2020. U.S. airmen armed and refueled two F-15C Eagles as part of a Forward Arming and Refueling... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mark Alvarez, an ordnance
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mark Alvarez, an ordnance noncommissioned officer in charge, with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267, looks outside the door of a UH-1Y Huey during Mission Rehearsal Exercise 17-... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Justin Fry, a crew chief with
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Justin Fry, a crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267, engages a target outside of a UH-1Y Huey during Mission Rehearsal Exercise 17-1 on Marine Corps Air Station Fute... More
Marines with Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced)
Marines with Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced) march-off during the Marine Corps Birthday Ball ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 11, 2017. Each year, Marines around the... More
MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, arrive 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 capabilit... More
Japan Minister of Foreign Affairs Koichiro Gemba walks
Japan Minister of Foreign Affairs Koichiro Gemba walks to the air traffic control tower at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Oct. 19 with Brig. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake, commanding general of 3rd Marine Expediti... More
Lance Cpl. Branden I. Mangus, a Canton, Ga., native,
Lance Cpl. Branden I. Mangus, a Canton, Ga., native, observes the ground from the rear hatch of an MV-22B Osprey titlrotor aircraft May 6 during routine training at Kadena Air Base Area and Marine Corps Air Sta... More
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan –
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan – Aircraft rescue and firefighting Marines conduct a safety brief and walk through before a wet run Feb. 10 at the ARFF training pit on Marine Corps Air Station ... More
Martial arts master Nobuhiro Hirahara, center left,
Martial arts master Nobuhiro Hirahara, center left, demonstrates a wristlock technique with Lance Cpl. Rodolfo Cabrera, right, during a martial arts demonstration Feb. 27 at McCutcheon Gym on Marine Corps Air S... More
Okinawa high school student-athletes sprint to the
Okinawa high school student-athletes sprint to the front of the pack during a cross country meet Oct. 1 here. Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific schools, Kadena High School and Kubasaki High Schoo... More
Mitsuru Namazue moves the throttle control lever of
Mitsuru Namazue moves the throttle control lever of a MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during his Sept. 29 visit with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, II... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Eric J. Mattson, left, from
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Eric J. Mattson, left, from Plantsville, Connecticut, speaks with Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Hiroyoshi Oura about the different capabilities of the MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor air... More
Staff Sgt. Dylan M. Worrell observes the terrain at
Staff Sgt. Dylan M. Worrell observes the terrain at the bottom of a cavern March 29 before commencing confined space entry training at a cave on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Training in the... More
Plant-based burger patties grill before being served
Plant-based burger patties grill before being served to Marines, May 13, 2020 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. In an effort to be more inclusive of Marines with different lifestyles, MCAS Fu... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary Reeves, a plane
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary Reeves, a plane captain, with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, executes refueling operations, Aug. 18, 2020, on Marine Corps Air Station ... More
Students study Japanese characters during a Survival
Students study Japanese characters during a Survival Japanese Language Class Nov. 29, 2016 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The class provided students with the opportunity to learn to speak... More
Members of the 15th Anti-Air Regiment Japan Ground
Members of the 15th Anti-Air Regiment Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) pose for a photo with U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William Bowers, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, on Marine... More
Competitors in the Futenma Mess Hall Chef of the Month
Competitors in the Futenma Mess Hall Chef of the Month competition pose for photos with the senior enlisted judges after receiving awards for their performance July 22 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okina... More
Gonzaga University players pose with Marines during
Gonzaga University players pose with Marines during a visit to the range Nov. 13 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Gonzaga faced off against the University Pittsburg in the ESPN Armed Forces Classic Basketbal... More
Japanese Media record the arrival of MV-22B Ospreys
Japanese Media record the arrival of MV-22B Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma (MCAS Futenma) , August 3, 2013. The aircraft will be based at and oper... More
U.S. Marine Corps pilots and crew of an MV-22B Osprey
U.S. Marine Corps pilots and crew of an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (HMM-262), perform post-flight procedures after landing on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma (MCAS Futenma), Augus... More
A C-5 Galaxy is stationary after dropping off Marines
A C-5 Galaxy is stationary after dropping off Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772 (HMH-772) on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, June 7, 2013. The C-5 was carrying aircraft and per... More
Marine, Vermont native receives US Air Force award
U.S. Marine Cpl. Brock D. Fortin, left, poses for a photograph with U.S. Air Force Colonel Stephen C. Williams, center, and USAF Chief Master Sgt. Gary Sharp April 23 after earning the “Seikan War” Award for hi... More
A chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense
A chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense Marine reaches the bottom of a cavern and prepares to detach equipment March 29 during confined space entry training on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma,... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Justin Fry, a crew chief with
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Justin Fry, a crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267, looks outside the door of a UH-1Y Huey during Mission Rehearsal Exercise 17-1 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenm... More
A commercial cargo ship carrying 12 MV-22 Ospreys is
A commercial cargo ship carrying 12 MV-22 Ospreys is secured to the dock at the port facility at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 30. The 12 aircraft, part of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 ... More
An MV-22B Osprey taxis after landing at Marine Corps
An MV-22B Osprey taxis after landing at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Aug. 12. The Marine Corps is modernizing its fleet with MV-22 tiltrotor aircraft and removing the remaining CH-46E helicopters from servi... More
Pfc. John Meeeke performs maintenance on an AH-1Z Viper
Pfc. John Meeeke performs maintenance on an AH-1Z Viper at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, June 19, 2018. Marines perform maintenance to ensure the aircraft is in proper condition. Meeeke, a ... More
Parts of soil are taken from the ground to be tested
Parts of soil are taken from the ground to be tested by the Marine Corps and the govenment of Okinawa on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan on May 1, 2020. The soil sample was taken after an accid... More
Lt. Cmdr. Matthew S. Weems informs families on the
Lt. Cmdr. Matthew S. Weems informs families on the rules of the Easter egg hunt March 29 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Boundaries and other safety measures were ensured by volunteers so the children and ... More
Cpl. Taylor Larson communicates with her crew during
Cpl. Taylor Larson communicates with her crew during a live fire event at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2018 Squadrons perform live fire event to ensure combat readiness. Larson, a ... More
Col. James G. Flynn addresses the audience July 11
Col. James G. Flynn addresses the audience July 11 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during his retirement ceremony. Flynn celebrated his retirement after 25 years of service to the Marine Corps following the... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Trevor A. Wilk, right, from
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Trevor A. Wilk, right, from Jacksonville, North Carolina, answers questions about the MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft from Japan Air Self-Defense Force service members Oct. 30 at Marine ... More
The 18th Medical Group took a moment to show their
The 18th Medical Group took a moment to show their appreciation and thank the Marine Corps Installations Pacific on MCAS Futenma, Japan for their COVID-19 response efforts, Oct. 26, 2020. They were instrumental... 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
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Allen Mills, a bulk fuel specialist
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Allen Mills, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, forward deployed as part of the unit deployment program, with 1st Marine Air... More
U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk crew members hoist
U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk crew members hoist 1st Lt. Antonio R. Galli, a CH-53E Super Stallion Pilot with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, into the aircraft during a Combat Search and Rescue training... More
A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft
A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152) takes off from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, July 15, 2014. VMGR-152 ... More
Marines with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262
Marines with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (HMM-262) off-load 12 MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft at the port facility at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 30. The aircraft arrived by commerc... More
An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter
An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (HMM-262), taxies across the flight line of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, August 3, 2013. The aircraft will be based at and operate out of ... 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
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Vhanhalin Tamayo with Marine
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Vhanhalin Tamayo with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, participated in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) defense training at Marine Corps Air Station... More
Members of the 15th Anti-Air Regiment Japan Ground
Members of the 15th Anti-Air Regiment Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) meet with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Henry Dolberry Jr., commanding officer for Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, to conduct at s... 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
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
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
MV-22B Osprey lands on the runway behind a CH-46 helicopter
MV-22B Osprey lands on the runway behind a CH-46 helicopter on Marine corps Air Station Futenma (MCAS Futenma), August 3, 2013. The CH-46 will be replaced by the MV-22B. The MV-22B combines the capability of a ... 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
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
A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft
A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152) takes off from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, July 15, 2014. VMGR-152 ... 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Lt. Col. Gary Spinelli, left, Chef Nydia Ekstrom, center,
Lt. Col. Gary Spinelli, left, Chef Nydia Ekstrom, center, and Master Gunnery Sgt. Marco Barnes judge one of the dishes made March 1 during the evaluation for the Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Memori... 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
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Matthew W. Stover, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Matthew W. Stover, commanding officer, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152) receives the squadron guidon from Cpl. Mary M. Method, administrative specialist, VMGR-... More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific poses for a photo during the Marine Corps Base Smedley D. Butler culinary competition on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Dec... More
MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, arrive 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 capabilit... 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
Brig. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, commanding general for
Brig. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, commanding general for 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, answers questions from local Okinawan media about the arrival of the MV-22B Osprey on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma (MCAS Futenma... 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
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
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
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