U.S. Service members from Joint Task Force 505 load
U.S. Service members from Joint Task Force 505 load relief supplies onto a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal, May 16. JTF 505 along with other multinational for... More
U.S. Marines, Cpl. Shea P. Nolan and Lance Cpl. Edward
U.S. Marines, Cpl. Shea P. Nolan and Lance Cpl. Edward Y. Cho, stand in front of a Secure, Mobile, Anti-Jam, Reliable, Tactical-Terminal during exercise Talisman Sabre 2015 at Robertson Barracks, Australia, Jul... More
Lance Cpl. Kine Wang searches and detains a simulated
Lance Cpl. Kine Wang searches and detains a simulated suspect during bilateral, scenario-based training with the Ishikawa police on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 5, 2015. The training increased teamwork bet... More
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing lands on Landing Zone Swan during helicopter support team training on Aug, 12. The training was conducted to ... More
Philippine service members sit in a MV-22 Osprey during
Philippine service members sit in a MV-22 Osprey during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 at Clark Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 2. PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by U.S. Marine and... More
U.S. Marines and sailors, with 3D Marine Division,
U.S. Marines and sailors, with 3D Marine Division, dance with their families during the 4th Annual Kids' Ball at Butler Officers' Club on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 17, 2015. The Kids' Ball gave children... More
Jennifer Sanchez, left, and Nora Hudson pose for a
Jennifer Sanchez, left, and Nora Hudson pose for a picture during the Habu Fun Run Oct. 26 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Runners chose one of two paths at the beginning of their cardiovas... More
Sgt. Eric M. Ekelund prepares an MV-22B Osprey to land
Sgt. Eric M. Ekelund prepares an MV-22B Osprey to land the tactical recovery of aircraft and personal force during a Cobra Gold 16 demonstration at Utapao, Thailand February 15. During the scenario-based traini... 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. Marines with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, also known as “The Lava Dogs”, conduct inflatable boat training with the Republic of Korea (ROK) marines as a part of the Korea Marine Exchange Program (KME... More
U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Division
U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 2d Marine Division unload gear from a U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion in order to commence bi-lateral training with the soldiers of 3d Royal Malay Regiment as they arrive on ... More
Richard Duran, second from left, explains different
Richard Duran, second from left, explains different safety violations to Marines participating in the Ground Safety for Marines course June 21 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The course provides Occupationa... More
Nobuhiro Hirahara, left, calls out boxing commands
Nobuhiro Hirahara, left, calls out boxing commands while instructing Pfc. Matthew D. Jordan during a customized martial arts lesson Aug. 4 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Hirahara teaches c... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Cody Carter, squad leader, 1st squad,
U.S. Marine Cpl. Cody Carter, squad leader, 1st squad, 1st platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion 2nd Marines explains room clearing drills for Republic of Korea (ROK) Marines with 2nd Company, 31st Battalion 1st... More
NAGO CITY, OKINAWA, Japan – Lt. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson,
NAGO CITY, OKINAWA, Japan – Lt. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, the Okinawa Area Coordinator and the III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, meets with Navy personnel working to recover a downed MV-22 Ospre... More
Maj. Gen. Tomofusa Harada, right, shakes hands with
Maj. Gen. Tomofusa Harada, right, shakes hands with Mr. John Peters during an award presentation aboard Camp Naha, Okinawa, Japan. Mr. Peters was awarded the Japan's Defense Cooperation Award-Third Class, which... More
U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 9th Engineer Support
U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, and Republic of Korea Marines break and dig up dirt to create a trench during the exercise Korean Marine Exchange Pro... More
A service member with the Japan Ground Self-Defense
A service member with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force reads off his notes during a meeting in the bilateral coordination center, Hijudai Maneuver Area, Japan, Feb. 26, 2017. U.S. Marines and sailors partici... More
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan— A child interacts with
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan— A child interacts with virtual objects using an Oculus Rifts March 27 during the grand opening of the Innovation Lab at the Camp Foster Library, Okinawa, Japan. The Innovation Lab f... More
POHANG, GYEONG SANG, South Korea — A student at Ocheon
POHANG, GYEONG SANG, South Korea — A student at Ocheon high school admires Cpl. Jarred Sagadraca’s tattoo March 30 in Pohang, South Korea. Sagadraca honors his heritage with a Polynesian-styled tatoo. Tattoos h... 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
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christy Barron, an ammo tech
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christy Barron, an ammo tech with Combat Logistics Battalion 3 attached to Task Force Koa Moana 17, catches a ball while playing with a group of school children at Lapaha Elementary Schoo... More
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan – Shaggy sings during a
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan – Shaggy sings during a concert July 22 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The free concert was open to military and local communities. Shaggy, a former field artillery cannon crewm... More
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan— Chief Petty Officer Michael
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan— Chief Petty Officer Michael Garcia races a Kokusai University Student to the ball during a soccer game Dec. 17 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. This was the fir... More
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan – Brig Marines simulate
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan – Brig Marines simulate being awardees during a Correctional Custody Unit demonstration Jan. 12 in the Brig aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Awardees, Marines assigned to the CCU,... More
OKINAWA CITY, OKINAWA, Japan – Marines sort plastic
OKINAWA CITY, OKINAWA, Japan – Marines sort plastic bottles during a volunteer event April 23 at the nonprofit organization Houjin Angel Kobo in Okinawa City, Okinawa, Japan. The nonprofit organization collects... More
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan – Sgt. Maj. Michael J.
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan – Sgt. Maj. Michael J. West explains the importance of the new ballroom during a ribbon cutting ceremony April 27 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The ceremony celebrated the gran... More
A vendor prepares hamburgers during the 42nd Japan
A vendor prepares hamburgers during the 42nd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day, at MCAS Iwakuni May 5, 2018. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a single-day air show designed to fos... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jarrett Shreffler fires
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jarrett Shreffler fires an M9A1 9mm service pistol during marksmanship training Sept. 25, 2018 at Range 174 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The training ensures that the PMO Marines... More
Okinawa residents explore the inside of a Military
Okinawa residents explore the inside of a Military Police vehicle at Kinser Fest on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 27, 2018.The festival was held to promote U.S.-Japan community relations with food, live mus... More
Okinawa residents collect Hijiki from the ocean during
Okinawa residents collect Hijiki from the ocean during the annual Hijiki Harvest Festival on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 18, 2019. Camp Courtney opens its gates to Uruma City residents to harvest Hijiki... More
After three grueling weeks of intense physical and
After three grueling weeks of intense physical and mental training, Marines completed the Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Course April 10 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Gotemba, Japan. The MAI... More
A volunteer picks up a piece of plastic during a beach
A volunteer picks up a piece of plastic during a beach cleanup on Igei Beach, August 22, 2019. A beach cleanup is held periodically and is part of Camp Hansen’s United Service Organizations Learning, Engaging,... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daquan Smith, with 12th Marine
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daquan Smith, with 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division hip tosses U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Skyler Evans, also with 12th Marines, 3rdMarDiv, during Marine Corps Martial Arts instructor... More
Adam Pixton executes the yoke carry during the Okinawa's
Adam Pixton executes the yoke carry during the Okinawa's Strongest: Battle of the South, Sept. 29, 2019 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The competition challenges men and women to compete in physically demandin... More
Festival attendees grab for a piece of the rope prior
Festival attendees grab for a piece of the rope prior to the 49th annual Naha Great Tug-of-War Festival Oct. 13, 2019 at Naha City, Okinawa, Japan. The festival attracts thousands of participants each year who ... More
Members of the Japan Gound Self-Defense Force (JGSDF)
Members of the Japan Gound Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) warm up during physical training on Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Gotemba, Japan, Oct. 17, 2019. The JGSDF toured the base to learn operations of... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Neil Owens, director of Marine
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Neil Owens, director of Marine Corps Installation Pacific (MCIPAC) Government and External Affairs, and U.S. Navy Capt. David Krulak, commanding officer of the United States Naval Hospita... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC), presents the 2019 Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Aviation Safety Award, Aug. 28, 2020, on Mari... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Steven Brooks a special reaction
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Steven Brooks a special reaction team member, with Provost Marshal Office, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, holds the perimeter for an active shooter scenario during the Constant Vigil... More
Lance Cpl. Brandon A. Russ pulls a lanyard to fire
Lance Cpl. Brandon A. Russ pulls a lanyard to fire an M777 howitzer during live-fire training here Nov. 12. Russ is from Hotel Battery, a reserve unit headquartered in Richmond, Va., currently attached through ... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, right, cuts
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, right, cuts a piece of ceremonial cake for Munekatsu Kayo June 25 at Camp Schwab in celebration of the opening of a new visitor center and entrance gate. “I think this w... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert P. Jarvis, a USAF
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert P. Jarvis, a USAF fire protection crew chief from the 18th Civil Engineering Squadron, discusses helicopter rescue procedures with Philippine Air Force Tech Sgt. Manuel L. Galve... More
Armed Forces of the Philippines Service members partnered
Armed Forces of the Philippines Service members partnered with U.S. Marines assigned to 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force disembark a CH-46 helicopter, led by Capt. John Zuhl, cen... More
Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion mark their
Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion mark their extraction site with red smoke Feb. 21 following the conclusion of a patrol at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves. The MV-22B Osprey aircre... More
2nd Lt. Adam T. Wolfe explains his scheme of maneuver
2nd Lt. Adam T. Wolfe explains his scheme of maneuver to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members prior to a helicopter-borne insertion rehearsal Feb. 27 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture,... More
Marines with Company A, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine
Marines with Company A, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve fire the main guns of their M1A1 Abrams tanks April 25 at Suseong-ri Firing Range. The live-fire was conducted as part of K... More
Brig. Gen. Paul. J. Kennedy addresses members of the
Brig. Gen. Paul. J. Kennedy addresses members of the Philippine and U.S. Marines Corps during the opening ceremony of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2014 at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, San Antonio, Zambale... More
Cpl. Shawn Edens prepares to release his dog, Zak,
Cpl. Shawn Edens prepares to release his dog, Zak, in pursuit of a simulated fleeing suspect Oct. 25 at Range 160 on Camp Hansen. A positive relationship between the dog and handler is the key to creating a coh... More
A pilot shows parts of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster
A pilot shows parts of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III to Prince ‘Abdul Wakeelat as he sits in the cockpit Dec. 4 at Rimba Air Base, Brunei, during the 4th Biennial Brunei Darussalam International Defense... More
Fourth squad pulls together to get each other across
Fourth squad pulls together to get each other across the obstacle course Jan. 23 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during the Battalion Super-Squad competition. “Through all the hardship they seem to have com... More
A Royal Thai Army Special Forces Instructor demonstrates
A Royal Thai Army Special Forces Instructor demonstrates the proper technique to safely pick up a King Cobra snake Feb. 15 at Ban Dan Lan Hoi, Kingdom of Thailand, during Exercise Cobra Gold 2014. The exercise,... More
U.S. Marines with Chemical Biological Radiological
U.S. Marines with Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Platoon, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW) participates in a CBRN response fitness test during Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise (MEFEX) 201... More
Republic of Korea Marines man a fortified position
Republic of Korea Marines man a fortified position in amphibious exercises during Ssang Yong 14 at Doksu-Ri, Pohang, South Korea, March 31, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong 14 is conducted annually in the Republic of ... More
Master Sgt. Cecil Melton, right, participates in a
Master Sgt. Cecil Melton, right, participates in a group discussion April 1 during an E-8 seminar at the Palms on Camp Hansen. “The E-8 seminar’s primary focus is ensuring that the senior (staff noncommissioned... More
Marines with Combat Assault Battalion board a high-speed
Marines with Combat Assault Battalion board a high-speed vessel July 14 at Kin Red, Okinawa, prior to departing for the Republic of Korea. The Marines will participate in Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-12 al... More
Toshio Shimabuku, center, addresses high school students
Toshio Shimabuku, center, addresses high school students participating in the Summer English Program Aug. 18 at the Legends Officers’ Club on Camp Courtney. During the first day of the six day program, the 29 s... More
Lt. Col. Neil J. Owens, second from right, answers
Lt. Col. Neil J. Owens, second from right, answers questions from local community officials during an observation tour Aug. 26 as part of Artillery Relocation Training Program 14-2 at the Yausubetsu Maneuver Ar... More
Marines assault through an opening between two buildings
Marines assault through an opening between two buildings Aug. 27 during military operations on urbanized terrain training at the Central Training Area on Okinawa, Japan. Complicating factors in urban warfare in... More
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys assigned to Marine
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 arrive with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines to prepare for the commencement of Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 15 ... More
Philippine and U.S. Marines move into formation during
Philippine and U.S. Marines move into formation during a simulated boat raid on a small island off the coast of Palawan, Philippines, Oct. 2 during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015. The amphibious assault and b... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion and
U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion and Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct free fall jumps during Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 15 at Basa Air Base, Pampanga, Philipp... More
Cpl. Joseph Dutton, from Brookline, Vermont, pry nails
Cpl. Joseph Dutton, from Brookline, Vermont, pry nails loose in the wooden flooring in an old military housing facility Jan. 9 during exercise Lava Viper 15-1.2 at Kawaihae Harbor, Hawaii. Dutton is removing th... More
Sgt. Robert T. Larsen, left, explains how the bolt
Sgt. Robert T. Larsen, left, explains how the bolt and operating rod assembly of an M240B medium machine gun works Jan. 21 during Integrated Training Exercise 2-15 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nestor Vega, an electronic counter
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nestor Vega, an electronic counter measure with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VMAQ) 2, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, works underneath a Marine Corps EA-6B Prowler assigned to V... More
Brigadier Gen. Russell A. Sanborn speaks to the 1st
Brigadier Gen. Russell A. Sanborn speaks to the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing as their commanding general for the first time after a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Ju... More
Elmo dances during a live show for service members
Elmo dances during a live show for service members and their children Sept. 4 at the Camp Foster Community Center. The show, titled “Katie Moves to a New Base,” was started in 2011 and is specifically tailored ... More
Sgt. Major Jeffrey A. Young delivers an opening speech
Sgt. Major Jeffrey A. Young delivers an opening speech Sept. 11 aboard Camp Foster before the 9/11 Remembrance Run. The run, which was organized and coordinated by United Services Organization Okinawa and the S... More
The two finalists of the “Kamehameha” contest congratulate
The two finalists of the “Kamehameha” contest congratulate each other Oct. 17 at Comic Con Okinawa aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The contest was held as part of a panel discussion with voice actors from t... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua M. Creel, radar team
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua M. Creel, radar team leader with 12th Marines Regiment, Headquarters Battery, attached to 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, instructs a Humvee driver where to go at Yausubetsu Maneuver ... More
- Regional consular officers from across Japan walk
- Regional consular officers from across Japan walk towards an MV-22 Osprey Dec. 3 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The tour was part of an orientation visit to understand the mission and organization of U.... More
An Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Marine stands
An Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Marine stands prepared to fight a flash fire during a fuel spill exercise March 4, on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. ARFF and multiple units from across M... More
Japanese security guards salute as Kimi Ga Yo, the
Japanese security guards salute as Kimi Ga Yo, the Japanese national anthem, March 11 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The flags are being flown at half-mast in remembrance of the fifth anniversary of the Gr... More
Cpl. Quindrell Fulton practices writing Japanese hiragana
Cpl. Quindrell Fulton practices writing Japanese hiragana characters on a whiteboard during a Survival Japanese Language Class Nov. 29, 2016 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The monthly clas... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, III
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General, shakes 1st Lt. Theodore M. Balboni’s hand after awarding him with the Navy Achievement Medal on Camp Foster, ... More
Lance Cpl. Timothy Eales transports hijiki for an Okinawa
Lance Cpl. Timothy Eales transports hijiki for an Okinawa resident during a Hijiki Harvesting Festival March 11 aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. Hijiki is edible seaweed that has been a part of Japanese cu... More
A French Marine loads his weapon at Anderson Airforce
A French Marine loads his weapon at Anderson Airforce Base Combined Arms Training Center, May 14, 2017. Marines and Sailors along with France participated in the bilateral training evolution designed to increas... More
ITOMAN, Japan – A handful of the service members who
ITOMAN, Japan – A handful of the service members who volunteered in honor of Okinawa Memorial Day pose in front of a temple June 18 at the Okinawa Peace Prayer Park, Okinawa, Japan. Hundreds of members of the l... More
U.S. Marines and member of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense
U.S. Marines and member of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force pose for a photo at a change of command reception at the Butler Officer’s Club, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2017. The reception was ho... More
URASOE CITY, OKINAWA, Japan— Performers dance during
URASOE CITY, OKINAWA, Japan— Performers dance during “The Picture Scrolls of the Three Great Urasoe Kings” in the 40th Annual Tedako Matsuri Festival July 22 in Urasoe City, Okinawa, Japan. The Shisi-mai and Dr... More
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Queenne Olazo leads a
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Queenne Olazo leads a MixxedFit class through a dance routine Aug. 19 at Gunner’s Gym aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Mixxed Fit is a dance and toning group fitness class offer... More
CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan- Adam DeVine performs during
CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan- Adam DeVine performs during his comedy show Feb. 10 at the Surfside Ballroom aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. DeVine has traveled to U.S. military bases across the globe performi... More
CAMP SCHWAB, OKINAWA, Japan— A child glides down an
CAMP SCHWAB, OKINAWA, Japan— A child glides down an inflated slide March 24 during the Schwab Fest aboard Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. The gates were opened to the local community during the two-day festival. T... More
Gladiator Junior Wrestling participants compete in
Gladiator Junior Wrestling participants compete in a Wrestling Association Invitational Tournament on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 25, 2018. The event promoted unity between the U.S. l... More
Brig. Gen. Paul Rock Jr., commanding general of Marine
Brig. Gen. Paul Rock Jr., commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan, is promoted to Major General May 6, 2019 at the Community Center on Camp Foster. The newl... More
Cpl. Jacob R. Barron, a cyber security apprentice with
Cpl. Jacob R. Barron, a cyber security apprentice with Headquarters and Support Battalion, bear crawls through the sand during the 101 Critical Days of Summer training May 17, 2019 on United States Army Garriso... More
Aid station stamps cover a Fuji hiking stick carried
Aid station stamps cover a Fuji hiking stick carried by a Marine with Combined Arms Training Center (CATC) Camp Fuji, heading to summit Mount Fuji on July 19, 2019 in Shizuoka, Japan. CATC personnel hiked the m... More
U.S. Marines and sailors aboard Marine Corps Base-Camp
U.S. Marines and sailors aboard Marine Corps Base-Camp Smedley D. Butler get oleoresin capsicum sprayed during the Security Augmentation Force Training from Dec. 6, 2019 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. SAF trai... More
A sign indicates a dedicated check out lane for volunteers
A sign indicates a dedicated check out lane for volunteers with Fidelis Rides at Camp Foster’s Commissary, April 19, 2020, at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The volunteers were part of “Fidelis Rides: U-Shop”, 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
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Sara N. Kirstein reads Gen.
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Sara N. Kirstein reads Gen. John A. Lejeune's birthday message during the 245th Marine Corps Birthday ceremony at the Butler Officer’s Club, Plaza Housing, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 3, 2020. T... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Noah Hill, a range block
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Noah Hill, a range block noncommissioned officer with Headquarters and Support Battalion, starts a timer for Cpl. Steven Brookes, a special reaction team member with Marine Corps Installa... More
Adventist Medical Center staff and U.S. Marines carry
Adventist Medical Center staff and U.S. Marines carry emergency patients on Marine helicopter in Okinawa circa 1960. Capt. George Tolhurst McArthur decided to collect oral histories from those who worked with h... More
Senior Chief Franie M. Navarro, a force health detection
Senior Chief Franie M. Navarro, a force health detection officer in support of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade and a native of Olongapo City, Republic of the Philippines, writes a prescription for a patient at... More
Cpl. Zachary R. Griffin, a radio operator and an Erlanger,
Cpl. Zachary R. Griffin, a radio operator and an Erlanger, Ky., native, right, teaches Sgt. David A. Coffman, deployed site transport boundary operator and an Ottawa, Kan, native, left, how to load information... More
Lt. Col Ian S. Wallace, executive officer of Marine
Lt. Col Ian S. Wallace, executive officer of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, shakes hands with Lance Cpl. Christopher Diaz, an aviation maintenance administrative specialist with Marine Aviation Logistics Sq... More
A Filipino girl waits to be seen by the Armed Forces
A Filipino girl waits to be seen by the Armed Forces of the Philippines medical forces and U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force, while they provi... More
Lt. Col. William Depue, Commanding Officer of Marine
Lt. Col. William Depue, Commanding Officer of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 gives a brief on the MV-22 Osprey to The Republic of Korea Marine Corps Commandant Lt. Gen. Ho Yeon Lee and his staff, Marine ... 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
Philippine and U.S. Marine aircraft rescue firefighters
Philippine and U.S. Marine aircraft rescue firefighters demonstrate their capabilities to an audience of National and international media, Philippine military dependents, children from local schools and officer... More