Competitors arriving at Risner Fitness Center, Kadena
Competitors arriving at Risner Fitness Center, Kadena Air Base, are welcomed by superheroes during the Kadena Special Olympics, Nov. 17. During the Special Olympics, participants competed in events such as trac... More
Leaders refresh equal opportunity skills
Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr. gives opening remarks on the significance of the equal opportunity senior leadership workshop Jan. 30 at the Ocean Breeze on Camp Foster. Glueck emphasized the importance of under... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Sarah L. Hall explains why
Petty Officer 3rd Class Sarah L. Hall explains why dentists wear gloves to students from a second-grade class at Zukeran Elementary School during Children's Dental Health Month on Camp Foster Feb. 7. Hall was a... More
Sailors teach youth about dental health
Petty Officer 2nd Class Henry B. Shaw holds a stuffed alligator for Shawna Shobe while she brushes its teeth during a presentation for a second-grade class Feb. 12 at Kinser Elementary School. Shaw is a member ... More
Community, service members celebrate USO’s 72nd birthday
Lance Cpl. Luis Sanchez, left, plays pool with Shori Goya during the USO's 72nd birthday party Feb. 15 at the USO on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Goya was one of many local residents who attended the celeb... More
Active-duty fund drive begins. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
Brig. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake speaks to Marine Corps Installations Pacific and III Marine Expeditionary Force leaders about the annual active-duty fund drive in support of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society ... More
Hospital on Camp Lester officially closes
Sailors salute for the retiring of the colors during the decommissioning ceremony of U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa on Camp Lester on March 25. “Our Marines, sailors and soldiers have always known that this hospit... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel C. Sanchez, left,
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel C. Sanchez, left, and Sgt. Jason L. Powe search through boxes of comic books during the third annual Comic Con Okinawa, hosted by Marine Corps Community Services May 4 at the Ca... More
CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter 03 departs Marine Corps
CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter 03 departs Marine Corps Air Station Futenma for the last time May 20. CH-46E-03 with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 is one of twelve helicopters used by the squadron that wil... More
Mika Yamada massages U.S. Navy Capt. Catherine M.
Mika Yamada massages U.S. Navy Capt. Catherine M. MacDonald’s hand and arm during a caregiver occupational stress control fair May 23 at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa on Camp Foster. Free hand massages, yoga less... More
US Marines complete KMEP 13-10. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
U.S. Marine Sgt. Daniel F. Wysocki, left, teaches Republic of Korea Marines the proper placement of their hands during a nonlethal training exercise June 7 at 1st ROK Marine Corps Division Base, Pohang, Republi... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Timothy J. Horton leads U.S. and Republic
U.S. Marine Sgt. Timothy J. Horton leads U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines June 17 at Su Seong Re Range, Pohang, ROK, during a weapons training exercise. U.S. Marines trained the ROK Marines how to use the wea... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Bobby A. Whited
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Bobby A. Whited demonstrates the proper technique for inserting an intravenous needle on U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Dylan C. Pickard during a tactical combat casualty care course S... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ramon Pattugalan explains advanced
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ramon Pattugalan explains advanced party operations to Republic of the Philippines Marine Corps and Army personnel Sept. 19 during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2014 at the Crow Valley Ran... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Stewart H. Miller assists Philippines
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Stewart H. Miller assists Philippines Marine Sgt. Jose P. Lapgote with loading and firing an M240B medium machine gun at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, San Antonio, Zambales, Republi... More
III MHG trains for expeditionary operations
Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group exit a CH-53E Sea Stallion at the Camp Hansen Parade Deck Oct. 17 following a six-mile conditioning hike with 45-pound improved load bearing equipm... More
Pfc. Arturo Menchaca uses hand signals to direct Lance
Pfc. Arturo Menchaca uses hand signals to direct Lance Cpl. Bryce E. Sanglay as he drives an extended boom forklift at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 10 during preparation for a humanita... More
Marine spouses share meal with English class
Military spouses participate in a potluck meal Nov. 24 with local students of an English language class in Uruma City. The meal was an opportunity for the spouses to step out of their comfort zones and experien... More
Sports program expands opportunities
Lance Cpl. Mariano Silva pitches to Atsushi Touma Nov. 30 during a scrimmage between the Camp Hansen Tigers and the Ginoza Village Baseball Team at the Ginoza Village Baseball Stadium, Okinawa. The Tigers are o... More
Installation Riders Club holds motorcycle safety stand-down
Tsutomu Yamashiro explains safety measures and plans in case of an incident Dec. 6 at Oura Wan beach at Camp Schwab during a motorcycle safety stand-down. Marine Corps safety measures require Marines to maintai... More
Master Gunnery Sgt. Randy L. Paschall inspects his
Master Gunnery Sgt. Randy L. Paschall inspects his motorcycle Dec. 6 at Oura Wan Beach on Camp Schwab during a motorcycle safety stand-down. Paschall is an electronics maintenance chief with Marine Wing Headqua... More
12th Marines Mess Hall awarded Mess Hall of the Quarter
Col. Lance A. McDaniel, left, receives the Mess Hall of the Quarter trophy for Marine Corps Installations Pacific from Chief Warrant Officer Lisa M. Figueroa Dec. 18 during a ceremony at the 12th Marine Regimen... More
A CH-53E Super Stallion touches down at Landing Zone
A CH-53E Super Stallion touches down at Landing Zone Falcon Jan. 3 during confined area landing training in the Central Training Area. The helicopter and crew are with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, curr... More
Logistics Marines establish command operations center on Courtney
Lance Cpl. Nicholas Montgomery, left, executes an inventory review with Lance Cpl. Darrell W. Evans Jan. 15 at a command operations center training event at Camp Courtney. During the training, the Marines estab... More
Players from the Green Bay Packers and the Arizona
Players from the Green Bay Packers and the Arizona Cardinals professional football teams sign autographs for fans Jan. 31 at the Crow’s Nest on Camp Shields as part of an NFL Players Tour. The players will visi... More
Marines climb ashore Feb. 12 at the Jungle Warfare
Marines climb ashore Feb. 12 at the Jungle Warfare Training Center after passing through one of several obstacles during their endurance test. The test is part of the unit’s jungle training and designed to test... More
U.S. Marine Capt. Justin Y. King, center, discusses
U.S. Marine Capt. Justin Y. King, center, discusses the capabilities of the 120M motorized road grader with visiting Republic of Korea Marines April 17 at Camp Foster. The ROK Marines visited with U.S. Marines ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Richard W. Ebert addresses
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Richard W. Ebert addresses members of the Installation Riders Club April 18 at the theater on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during a motorcycle safety stand-down. Ebert attended the... More
Marines operate a Blue Force Tracker - Joint Capabilities
Marines operate a Blue Force Tracker - Joint Capabilities Release system April 23 during a course at the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Integrated Systems Training Center on Camp Hansen. The BFT-JCR is a new syst... More
Malina Eckfieldt, center, is given simulated first
Malina Eckfieldt, center, is given simulated first aid by her classmates May 2 during a Junior Warrior Day at Kinser Elementary School on Camp Kinser. The Marines of 3rd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics ... More
Lance Cpl. Kruze E. Gadaire provides cover fire during
Lance Cpl. Kruze E. Gadaire provides cover fire during military operations on urbanized terrain training May 7 at Combat Town in the Central Training Area. Three squads were tasked with the mission to capture a... More
Sakae Ginoza, right, addresses Marines May 9 at the
Sakae Ginoza, right, addresses Marines May 9 at the Camp Hansen Theater. With the help of volunteer translator Noriko Sharik, left, Ginoza told the Marines about his experiences during World War II and the posi... More
Akira Mezashi grabs a drink between events May 18 near
Akira Mezashi grabs a drink between events May 18 near the Camp Kinser Fitness Center during a reverse triathlon on Camp Kinser. After completing the run, racers returned to the fitness center to grab their bik... More
Lance Cpl. Ryan Cousey, center front, sprints forward
Lance Cpl. Ryan Cousey, center front, sprints forward May 23 at the parade deck on Camp Hansen during a flag football game in honor of Sgt. Julian C. Chase and all service members who gave the ultimate sacrific... More
Retired U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Matthew Rossoni
Retired U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Matthew Rossoni places flowers at the headstone holding the ashes of his in-laws May 26 during a visit by the American Legion Riders to the Tomari International Cemeter... More
A Marine competitor, top, drives his opponent into
A Marine competitor, top, drives his opponent into the ground May 31 during the annual Henoko Okinawa-Style Sumo Tournament at Mae-No-Hama field in Henoko. Okinawa-style sumo wrestling, also known as kakuriki, ... More
Lance Cpl. Aaron R. Blessing, center right, is lifted
Lance Cpl. Aaron R. Blessing, center right, is lifted by his opponent Yousuke Miyagi May 31 during the annual Henoko Okinawa-style Sumo Tournament at Mae-No-Hama field in Henoko. Okinawa-style sumo wrestling, a... More
Brig. Gen. Niel E. Nelson, left, presents the Best
Brig. Gen. Niel E. Nelson, left, presents the Best Small Mess Hall of the Quarter award to Gunnery Sgt. Oscar D. Jaramillo June 9 at the Camp Kinser Mess Hall. The award was one of two presented at the mess hal... More
Noriya Kohatsu, right, swings a bat June 21 during
Noriya Kohatsu, right, swings a bat June 21 during a baseball scrimmage between the Kin Town Eagles and the Camp Hansen Tigers at the Kin Town Baseball Stadium. The Eagles are Kin Town’s representative baseball... More
Kyouhei Okubo, left, and Niina Higa, place orange slices
Kyouhei Okubo, left, and Niina Higa, place orange slices on plates June 26 at Camp Foster’s Mess Hall 488 while participating in the Japan Student Exchange Program. Students from two junior high schools partici... 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
Thomas Gadbois, center, explains the purpose and uses
Thomas Gadbois, center, explains the purpose and uses of the television room to Teiko Yoshida, left, and Nanase Mori, right, July 15 during a tour of the USO at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The interns are... More
Col. Eric M. Mellinger, left, greets Sasebo City Mayor
Col. Eric M. Mellinger, left, greets Sasebo City Mayor Norio Tomonaga July 18 at the III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters on Camp Courtney. While attending a conference on Okinawa to discuss the presence... More
Col. Peter N. Lee, right, sits for makeup application
Col. Peter N. Lee, right, sits for makeup application at the Ginowan City Marine Park Aug. 3 in preparation for the 26th annual Hagoromo Kachashi Dance Competition. Teams from all across Okinawa performed a ran... More
Dr. Ray Welch, center, welcomes students participating
Dr. Ray Welch, center, welcomes students participating in the Summer English Program Aug. 18 at the Legends Officers’ Club on Camp Courtney. The class was comprised of 29 high school students and went on for si... More
Cpl. Anthony Huizar pushes students at the Himawari
Cpl. Anthony Huizar pushes students at the Himawari Gakudo Day Care Center, Nago City, Okinawa, Japan, on swings Aug. 23 during a community outreach visit. During the visit, the Marines and sailors played sever... More
Cpl. Adam W. Sproul, a bulk fuel specialist with 8th
Cpl. Adam W. Sproul, a bulk fuel specialist with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, gives his remarks during a memorial ceremony for Staff Sgt. Andrew Stevens at the Protestant Chapel aboard Marine Corps Base Camp... More
Lance Cpl. Joseph Lee, left, and Pfc. Quentin C. Johnson,
Lance Cpl. Joseph Lee, left, and Pfc. Quentin C. Johnson, automotive organizational mechanics with 2nd Transportation Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, remove an exhaust pipe from the underside of... More
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, practice sighting in with an 81 mm mortar system during a live-fire training exercise, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, March 25, 2015... More
Lance Cpl. Zachary Miller, a motor vehicle operator
Lance Cpl. Zachary Miller, a motor vehicle operator with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division function checks a Mk-19 automatic grenade launcher during a Machine Gunners Course at the... More
Petty Officer First Class David Baumbach, a Navy Corpsman
Petty Officer First Class David Baumbach, a Navy Corpsman with the Division Combat Skills Center, pumps artificial blood into a mannequin for the Combat Trauma Care class aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 24, 20... More
Marines with Bravo Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion
Marines with Bravo Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion prepare to lay down suppressing fire during a live-fire and maneuver exercise at a range aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 6, 2015. Armed with M240B machi... More
Lance Cpl. Tom M. Enright, center right, attempts to
Lance Cpl. Tom M. Enright, center right, attempts to topple Yoshiya Sakumoto May 31 during the annual Henoko Okinawa-Style Sumo Tournament at Mae-No-Hama field in Henoko. The tournament serves to build on the a... More
Masataka Nakamura runs for the finish line during the
Masataka Nakamura runs for the finish line during the 100-meter dash Nov. 17 as part of the Kadena Special Olympics at Risner Fitness Center, Kadena Air Base. Though around midday it started to rain, it did not... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Vanessa D. Shaw shows a picture
Petty Officer 2nd Class Vanessa D. Shaw shows a picture to students at Zukeran Elementary School on Camp Foster Feb. 7. During the visit, the sailors showed a series of pictures and asked whether the food item ... More
Gunnery Sgt. Martha L. Rivera plays a board game with
Gunnery Sgt. Martha L. Rivera plays a board game with her son, Hector Guardado Jr., at the third annual Comic Con Okinawa, hosted by Marine Corps Community Services May 4 at the Camp Foster Community Center. Co... More
CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter 03 departs Marine Corps
CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter 03 departs Marine Corps Air Station Futenma for the last time May 20. CH-46E-03 with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 was decommissioned and flown to Camp Kinser where it will... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Megan E. Soldano body slams Caise S.
U.S. Navy Lt. Megan E. Soldano body slams Caise S. Castle at the conclusion of a costumed sumo wrestling match during a caregiver occupational stress control fair May 23 at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa on Camp F... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Sara M. Ohlms explains
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Sara M. Ohlms explains the procedures for firing the M-240B machine gun to Republic of Korea Marine Cpl. Kim Hun Woo June 19 at Su Seong Re Range, Pohang, ROK during a live-fire exe... More
A U.S. Navy Corpsman demonstrates lifesaving techniques
A U.S. Navy Corpsman demonstrates lifesaving techniques on U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Glen M. Rager during a tactical combat casualty course course Sept. 18 at Crow Valley Range Complex, Camp O’Donnell, Capas... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ramon Pattugalan explains advanced
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ramon Pattugalan explains advanced party operations to Republic of the Philippines Marine Corps and Army personnel Sept. 19 during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2014 at the Crow Valley Ran... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Stewart H. Miller assists Philippines
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Stewart H. Miller assists Philippines Marine Sgt. Jose P. Lapgote with loading and firing an M240B medium machine gun at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, San Antonio, Zambales, Republi... More
Marines preparing to depart for the Philippines stack
Marines preparing to depart for the Philippines stack their gear on a pallet Nov. 10 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Approximately 90 U.S. Marines and Sailors from 3rd Marine Expeditionary ... More
Marines load palletized equipment onto a KC-130J Hercules
Marines load palletized equipment onto a KC-130J Hercules aircraft Nov. 11 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, during preparation for a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief mission to th... More
Riders of the Installation Riders Club put into practice
Riders of the Installation Riders Club put into practice lessons learned during a motorcycle safety stand-down Dec. 6 at Oura Wan Beach on Camp Schwab. Marine Corps safety measures require Marines to maintain c... More
A CH-53E Super Stallion touches down at Landing Zone
A CH-53E Super Stallion touches down at Landing Zone Falcon Jan. 3 during confined area landing training in the Central Training Area. The helicopter and crew are with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, curr... More
Justin Bethel signs a football for a fan Jan. 31 at
Justin Bethel signs a football for a fan Jan. 31 at the Crow’s Nest at Camp Shields as part of an NFL Players Tour of naval installations in the Pacific. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to come out and thank ... More
Marines move through the water during a trench maneuver
Marines move through the water during a trench maneuver exercise Feb. 12 at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Camp Gonsalves, during an endurance test. In the trench portion, the Marines were required to keep... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Clayton N. Adams, left, discusses
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Clayton N. Adams, left, discusses the controls of the 120M motorized road grader with a visiting Republic of Korea Marine April 17 at Camp Foster. A group of ROK Marines visited with Mari... More
Tsutomu Yamashiro, left, gives feedback while U.S.
Tsutomu Yamashiro, left, gives feedback while U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Hai Dam uses a motorcycle simulator April 18 at the Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Theater during a motorcycle safety stand-down... More
Marines review manuals detailing the proper use and
Marines review manuals detailing the proper use and application of the Blue Force Tracker - Joint Capabilities Release system April 23 during a course at the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Integrated Systems Trai... More
Sandra Slowinski, left, helps Lilly Mergen, center,
Sandra Slowinski, left, helps Lilly Mergen, center, and Naomi Dilbert construct a two-man tent May 2 during a Junior Warrior Day at Kinser Elementary School on Camp Kinser. During the event, Marine volunteers s... More
Cpl. Christopher L. Molver scans for mock enemies while
Cpl. Christopher L. Molver scans for mock enemies while his squad members prepare to transport a simulated casualty during military operations on urbanized terrain training May 7 at Combat Town in the Central T... More
Sakae Ginoza, right, addresses Marines May 9 at the
Sakae Ginoza, right, addresses Marines May 9 at the Camp Hansen Theater. With the help of volunteer translator Noriko Sharik, left, Ginoza told the Marines about his experiences during World War II and the posi... More
Takashi Yoneyama, left, completes the 5-kilometer run
Takashi Yoneyama, left, completes the 5-kilometer run portion of a reverse triathlon May 18 near the Camp Kinser Fitness Center on Camp Kinser. A reverse triathlon begins with a run, transitions to a bicycle ra... More
Lance Cpl. Ryan Cousey, center front, sprints forward
Lance Cpl. Ryan Cousey, center front, sprints forward May 23 at the parade deck on Camp Hansen during a flag football game in honor of Sgt. Julian C. Chase and all service members who gave the ultimate sacrific... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Marlon Malicdem,
U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Marlon Malicdem, center rear, and Mr. Kotoku "Charlie" Ishikawa, center left, accept flowers from retired U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Wilhelm Llanillo, right, May 26 durin... More
Lance Cpl. Tom M. Enright, left, attempts to topple
Lance Cpl. Tom M. Enright, left, attempts to topple Yoshiya Sakumoto May 31 during the annual Henoko Okinawa-Style Sumo Tournament at Mae-No-Hama field in Henoko. Okinawa-style sumo wrestling, also known as kak... More
Brig. Gen. Niel E. Nelson, left, congratulates Master
Brig. Gen. Niel E. Nelson, left, congratulates Master Sgt. Michael L. McNeal for earning the Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Award for the best mess hall in the Marine Corps June 9 at the Camp Kinser ... More
Sgt. Rene Rosado, left, swings a bat June 21 during
Sgt. Rene Rosado, left, swings a bat June 21 during a baseball scrimmage between the Kin Town Eagles and the Camp Hansen Tigers at the Kin Town Baseball Stadium. “It’s important to have a good relationship with... More
Kyouhei Okubo places slices of peach pie on dessert
Kyouhei Okubo places slices of peach pie on dessert plates June 26 at the Camp Foster Mess Hall while participating in the Japanese Student Exchange Program. During the three-day program, the students learned a... More
Staff Sgt. Eduardo R. Guzman, right, defends against
Staff Sgt. Eduardo R. Guzman, right, defends against a blow from Cpl. Terrance J. Slaughter, left, July 14 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma’s McCutcheon Gym during a Martial Arts Instructor course. The Marin... More
Thomas Gadbois, center, explains the purpose and uses
Thomas Gadbois, center, explains the purpose and uses of the television room to Teiko Yoshida, left, and Nanase Mori, right, July 15 during a tour of the USO at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The interns are... More
Col. Eric M. Mellinger, left, presents a III Marine
Col. Eric M. Mellinger, left, presents a III Marine Expeditionary Force challenge coin to Sasebo City Mayor Norio Tomonaga July 18 at the III MEF Headquarters on Camp Courtney following Tomonaga’s visit. “I bel... More
Members of Team Futenma greet the crowd Aug. 3 during
Members of Team Futenma greet the crowd Aug. 3 during the opening ceremony of the 26th annual Hagoromo Kachashi Dance Competition at the Ginowan City Marine Park. Several teams from all over Okinawa took to the... More
Dr. Ray Welch, center, welcomes students participating
Dr. Ray Welch, center, welcomes students participating in the Summer English Program Aug. 18 at the Legends Officers’ Club on Camp Courtney. The class was comprised of 29 high school students and went on for si... More
Gunnery Sgt. Erwin Jumawan makes a hoop with his arms
Gunnery Sgt. Erwin Jumawan makes a hoop with his arms for students at the Himawari Gakudo Day Care Center, Nago City, Okinawa, Japan, to throw a ball through Aug. 23 during a community outreach visit from Marin... More
Lt. Col. David T. Hudak, the commanding officer of
Lt. Col. David T. Hudak, the commanding officer of 8th Engineer Support Battalion, gives his remarks during a memorial ceremony for Staff Sgt. Andrew Stevens at the Protestant Chapel aboard Marine Corps Base Ca... More
Pfc. Quentin C. Johnson, front, and Lance Cpl. Joseph
Pfc. Quentin C. Johnson, front, and Lance Cpl. Joseph Lee, automotive organizational mechanics with 2nd Transportation Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, remove an exhaust pipe from the underside o... More
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, prepare to fire an 81 mm mortar system during a live-fire training exercise, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 25, 2015. “W... More
Lance Cpl. Christian Herbeck, a motor vehicle operator
Lance Cpl. Christian Herbeck, a motor vehicle operator with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, reassembles a Mk-19 automatic grenade launcher during a Machine Gunners Course at the... More
Pfc. Kevin J. Oronaponce, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion,
Pfc. Kevin J. Oronaponce, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, applies a tourniquet to a mannequin during the final test for the Combat Trauma Care Course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 24, 201... More
Marines with Bravo Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion,
Marines with Bravo Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, take a defensive position during a live-fire and maneuver exercise at a range aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 6, 2015. The training simulated the Marin... More
The Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Award
The Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Award for the best mess hall in the Marine Corps is displayed June 9 before its presentation to the Marines and contractors with the Camp Kinser Mess Hall. The awar... More
Hiroyuki Urasaki runs the 100-meter dash at the Kadena
Hiroyuki Urasaki runs the 100-meter dash at the Kadena Special Olympics Nov. 17 at Risner Fitness Center, Kadena Air Base. Urasaki is one of many athletes who attended the Special Olympics. “This event really g... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Sarah L. Hall demonstrates
Petty Officer 3rd Class Sarah L. Hall demonstrates proper brushing techniques for a second grade class at Zukeran Elementary School on Camp Foster Feb. 7. The sailors all volunteered to participate in the event... More
Attendees visit displays during the third annual Comic
Attendees visit displays during the third annual Comic Con Okinawa, hosted by Marine Corps Community Services May 4 at the Camp Foster Community Center. Comic Con was hosted in the Camp Foster Library for two y... More
Rewa Giroux-Dumas teaches hospital personnel yoga techniques
Rewa Giroux-Dumas teaches hospital personnel yoga techniques during the caregiver occupational stress control fair May 23 at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa on Camp Foster. Yoga is a common way to exercise stress c... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Sara M. Ohlms explains
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Sara M. Ohlms explains the procedures for firing the M-240B machine gun to Republic of Korea Marine Cpl. Kim Hun Woo June 19 at Su Seong Re Range, Pohang, ROK during a live-fire exe... More
Students of the Busy Bee International Japanese Elementary
Students of the Busy Bee International Japanese Elementary School perform several traditional Okinawa dances July 13 at the school to welcome guests to the 2nd Annual Friendship Day Picnic. The picnic strengthe... More