A birthday cake sits at the entrance of the 244th Marine Corps birthday ball before the ceremonial cake cutting ceremony at the Butler Officer’s Club, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 1, 2019. The birthday bal More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, run with Marine Corps colors around Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 6, 2019. The Marines, attached to Bravo Company, p More
U.S. Marines and sailors with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, participate in a run on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 8, 2019. The run was hosted in honor of the Marine More
U.S. Marine Corps leadership hold a town hall meeting at the Butler Officer’s Club, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 9, 2019. The meeting was held to give military leaders a chance to answer commonly asked que More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, Medal of Honor recipient, speaks to Marines on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 10, 2019. Canley recieved the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in 1968 d More
Children answer questions at a sumo wrestling assembly Dec. 13, 2019 at Lester Middle School, Camp Lester, Okinawa, Japan. Sumo wrestlers travelled to the school to answer questions about the sumo lifestyle and More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, donate gifts to the less fortunate Dec. 7, 2019 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. 85 gifts were donated by 21 Marines acro More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jerre’al Hayles and Cpl. Samantha Wilson with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, accept a letter of appreciation for their contributions to donating g More
A starting pistol fires to signal the start of the Kinser Half-Marathon Jan. 12, 2020 at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. The 13.1-mile race was open to all residents island-wide to promote friendly competition and More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, participated the first Physical Fitness Test (PFT) of the season Jan. 15, 2020 at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The Marin More
A military working dog with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, sits next to his owner prior to a hike in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. around Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan o More
The mixed martial arts community visited Camp Foster’s field house Feb. 15, 2019. The event promoted healthy competition between international fighters; building relationships between the U.S. military and inte More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Marco A. Adame Jr., a property chief with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, learns proper cleaning procedures to effectively eliminate the COVID-19 v More
A badge made by employees of Camp Foster’s Commissary is worn identify volunteers April 19, 2020, at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The volunteers were part of “Fidelis Rides: U-Shop”, a free-to-use shopping serv More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Terry Wong, a combat reprographics specialist with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, cleans up during the Earth Day Camp Foster Clean up April 27, 20 More
Marines with Marine Corps Air Station Futenma’s mess hall prepare to serve their newest addition to their menu, May 13, 2020 at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. In an effort to be more inclusive of Marines with di More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Vincent J. Ciuccoli relinquishes command of Headquarter and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, to Col. Jeffrey Hammond during a nonceremonial change of command event, More
U.S. Marines sign in prior to cleaning up Ginowan Seaside Park, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 7, 2020. Marine Corps Community Services hosted the event to display the appreciation that Marines carry for their surroundin More
Staff Sgt. Billy C. Dixson, a recovery crew leader with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, awaits the start of his award ceremony at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, N More
Explosive ordnance disposal technicians with Marine Corps Installations Pacific, dismantle a TOW 2F anti tank missile as part of an “ordnance exploitation proof of concept range” on Nov. 18, 2020 at Camp Schwab More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, greets guests before a ribbon cutting ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 24, 2020. The ce More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Faith Rose, a combat videographer with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, receives breakfast items during “Wake Up Wednesday” on Dec. 2, 2020, C More
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, prepare to receive a challenge coin on Dec. 12, 2020, MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Marines with MCAS Futenma processed over 1,800 pounds of mission cr More
U.S. Marines take part in the first stage of a food service specialist of the quarter competition on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 10, 2020. The competition is a quarterly event that gives food service Mari More
U.S. Marines and Japanese Security Guards prepare to raise their national colors on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 13, 2021. Performing a daily colors ceremony with the host nation symbolizes the cooperation More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kameron Herndon, a combat videographer with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installation Pacific, prepares for the opening ceremony of the 244th Marine Corps birthday bal More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John C. Carmona, a supply administration and operations specialist with Headquarters and Support Battalion, clutches the national ensign before a run on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. More
Sumo wrestler’ Kotoeko and Kotooodutsu enter a sumo wrestling assembly Dec. 13, 2019 at Lester Middle School, Camp Lester, Okinawa, Japan. Sumo wrestlers travelled to the school to answer questions about the su More
Marine Corps Community Services hosted the Kinser Half-Marathon Jan. 12, 2020 at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. The 13.1-mile race was open to all residents island-wide to promote friendly competition and partner More
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jon E. Settlemoir, chaplain with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, gives the invocation prior to a hike in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. around Camp F More
U.S. Navy Hospitalman 2nd Class Ruben Burgos, a corpsman with 3d Medical Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force, wraps the hands of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andrew J. Shanahan, a motor vehicle operator with 3d More
U.S. Marines learn proper cleaning procedures to effectively eliminate the COVID-19 virus at contaminated locations, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan Apr. 2, 2020. At a moment’s notice, the "Clean Team" will travel More
Volunteers retrieve groceries for patrons on April 19, 2020, at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan.The volunteers were part of “Fidelis Rides: U-Shop”, a free-to-use shopping service that allows patrons to order their More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tam Nguyen, an administration specialist with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, searches for trash during the Earth Day Camp Foster Clean up Ap More
A sign for a new menu item is displayed 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, More
U.S. Marines recieve a brief prior to cleaning up Ginowan Seaside Park, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 7, 2020. Marine Corps Community Services hosted the event to display the appreciation that Marines carry for their su More
Staff Sgt. Billy C. Dixson, a recovery crew leader with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, reports to Col. Henry Dolberry Jr., commanding officer of MCAS Futenma, a More
Marine Wing Liaison Kadena (MWLK) hosts a ribbon cutting ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 24, 2020. The ceremony celebrated the grand opening of a hangar operated by MWLK. MWLK provides compreh More
Microminiature repairers with 3rd Maintenance Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, test the detonator of a TOW 2F anti-tank missile as part of an “ordnance exploitation proof of concept range” on Nov. 18, 202 More
U.S. Air Force Col. Scott Maskery, Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) pacific region commander, speaks to Marines on Dec. 12, 2020, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Marines with More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jose Carrasquilloramos, a food service specialist with Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, prepares to answer a knowledge question in the first stage of a food service specialist of the qua More
U.S. Marines fasten a Prisoner of War flag to a flagpole on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 13, 2021. The Marines were performing their daily duties of executing a ceremonial flag raising alongside Japanese S More
U.S. Marines on sword detail prepare for the start of the 244th Marine Corps birthday ball at the Butler Officer’s Club, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 1, 2019. The birthday ball is a celebration of traditio More
Kotoodutsu, a professional sumo wrestler, critiques sumo wrestling form at a sumo wrestling assembly Dec. 13, 2019 at Lester Middle School, Camp Lester, Okinawa, Japan. Sumo wrestlers travelled to the school to More
Participants in the Kinser Half-Marathon perform dynamic warm-ups prior to the start of the event on Jan. 12, 2020 at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. The 13.1-mile race was open to all residents island-wide to pro More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Vincent J. Ciuccolli, commanding officer of Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, gives opening remarks prior to a hike in honor of Martin Luther King Jr More
Medals sit on display prior to a mixed martial arts event at Camp Foster’s field house Feb. 15, 2019. The event promoted healthy competition between international fighters; building relationships between the U. More
Tony Webb with Marine Corps Installations Pacific, teaches U.S. Marines proper cleaning procedures to effectively eliminate the COVID-19 virus at contaminated locations, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan Apr. 2, 2020 More
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
Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, hosted the Earth Day Camp Foster Clean up April 27, 2020, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Uniformed members assigned to the batt More
Burger patties are tested to ensure they’re safe to eat 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 differ More
U.S. Marines hand out trash bags prior to cleaning up Ginowan Seaside Park, Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 7, 2020. Marine Corps Community Services hosted the event to display the appreciation that Marines carry More
Sgt. Maj. Daniel Soto, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing sergeant major, reads an award citation for Staff Sgt. Billy C. Dixson, a recovery crew leader with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Stati More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, speaks during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 24, 2020. The ceremony More
Explosive ordnance disposal technicians across Okinawa participate in an “ordnance exploitation proof of concept range” on Nov. 16 - Nov. 25, 2020 at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. The range provided new concepts More
USO volunteers on Camp Foster hosted “Wake Up Wednesday,” a program that provides free breakfast items and beverages to Marines on their way to work on Dec. 2, 2020, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Any small uplif More
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, receive a challenge coin on Dec. 12, 2020, MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Marines with MCAS Futenma processed over 1,800 pounds of mission critical peri More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Keny Amayaargueta, a food service specialist with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Base Food Service, takes the written portion of a food service specialist of the quarter competition o More
U.S. Marines fasten the American flag to a flagpole on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 13, 2021. The Marines were performing their daily duties of executing a ceremonial flag raising alongside Japanese Securi More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Stacy Clardy, commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, celebrate the 244th Mar More
Courtney Griggs, a teacher at Lester Middle School, prepares to wrestle at a sumo wrestling assembly Dec. 13, 2019 at Lester Middle School, Camp Lester, Okinawa, Japan. Sumo wrestlers travelled to the school to More
Participants in the Kinser Half-Marathon wait for the start of the event on Jan. 12, 2020 at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. The 13.1-mile race was open to all residents island-wide to promote friendly competition More
U.S. Marines and sailors assigned to Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, participate in a hike in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. around Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan on Jan. 1 More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jesse Zitting, left, a radio repairman with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18, warms up prior to his bout during a mixed martial arts event at Camp Foster’s field house, Feb. 1 More
Tony Webb, with Marine Corps Installations Pacific, teaches U.S. Marines proper cleaning procedures to effectively eliminate the COVID-19 virus at contaminated locations, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan Apr. 2, 202 More
Volunteers retrieve groceries for patrons on April 19, 2020, at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The volunteers were part of “Fidelis Rides: U-Shop”, a free-to-use shopping service that allows patrons to order thei More
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. Marines begin cleaning Ginowan Seaside Park, Ginowan, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 7, 2020. Marine Corps Community Services hosted the event to display the appreciation that Marines carry for their surrounding com More
Col. Henry Dolberry Jr., commanding officer of MCAS Futenma, awards a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal on Staff Sgt. Billy C. Dixson, a recovery crew leader with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, More
Explosive ordnance disposal technicians across Okinawa conduct an explosion during an “ordnance exploitation proof of concept range” on Nov. 16 - Nov. 25, 2020 at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. The range provided More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Christopher A. McPhillips, commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 24, 2020. The ceremony ce More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Luis Godoy, an administrative specialist with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, receives a hot chocolate during “Wake Up Wednesday” on Dec. 2, 2020, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The Camp Foster U More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Keny Amayaargueta, a food service specialist with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Base Food Service, prepares food for a food service specialist of the quarter competition on Camp Fost More
U.S. Marines fly their national flag on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 13, 2021. The Marines were performing their daily duties of executing a ceremonial flag raising alongside Japanese Security Guards. Perf More
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Installation Pacific carry the colors during the 244th Marine Corps birthday ball at the Butler Officer’s Club, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 1, 2019. The birthday ball is a c More