Children build icicle ornaments Dec. 20 during the
Children build icicle ornaments Dec. 20 during the Spaghetti with Santa event at the Camp Foster Community Center. The children were given materials to participate in crafts and other activities. “Spaghetti wit... More
Cols. Katherine J. Estes, left, and Thomas A. Pecina,
Cols. Katherine J. Estes, left, and Thomas A. Pecina, right, bow their heads June 30 during the invocation portion of their change of command ceremony at the Camp Foster Community Center. Estes, a Marceline, Mi... More
Airman Cailey M. Givens tests the water pressure of
Airman Cailey M. Givens tests the water pressure of the Kishaba Terrace housing water system Sept. 22. Airmen with 18th Civil Engineer Squadron, 18th Civil Engineer Group, 18th Wing, have been working around th... More
It’s all about you: service members and families learn essential stres...
Participants construct a chart depicting life priorities and means of supporting the people in their lives during the Marine Corps Family Team Building “It’s All About You” workshop Dec. 11 at Camp Foster. The ... More
Tomimori Asato takes video footage of combat attire
Tomimori Asato takes video footage of combat attire that American service members wore in the Battle of Okinawa during a tour of the Camp Kinser Battle of Okinawa Historical Exhibit Dec. 18. Twenty-four local m... More
Marines stand in formation before participating in
Marines stand in formation before participating in the Jingle Bell Challenge here Dec. 19. Six battalions took part in the Jingle Bell Challenge, which consisted of several events, including a 5-kilometer run, ... More
A Marine with Special Reaction Team uses his cellphone
A Marine with Special Reaction Team uses his cellphone prior to “going hot” or firing live ammunition at Range 22 for marksmanship/observer training Jan. 6. The Marines employed the M110 semi-automatic sniper s... More
Service members participate in the 9/11 Remembrance
Service members participate in the 9/11 Remembrance Run Sept. 11 aboard Camp Foster. The run, which was organized and coordinated by United Services Organization Okinawa and the Single Marine Program Okinawa, c... More
Lance Cpl. Tyler L. Knelle patrols during Exercise
Lance Cpl. Tyler L. Knelle patrols during Exercise Constant Vigilance 2015 Sept. 22 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The SAF supports the Provost Marshal’s Office, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine ... More
Kubasaki High School’s Junior Reserve Officers’ Training
Kubasaki High School’s Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps model uniforms worn by Marines throughout history during the Marine Corps birthday pageant Nov. 10 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The narrator... More
Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey A. Young, left, passes on the Headquarters
Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey A. Young, left, passes on the Headquarters and Support Battalion guidon to Col. Thomas A. Pecina, center, who will pass command to Col. William L. Depue Jr., during a change of command ceremon... More
Participants receive their tick marks for each completed
Participants receive their tick marks for each completed lap during the Walk for Survivors Walk-A-Thon August 2 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Members of the Marine Corps Installations Pacific community pl... More
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Hunter Gullick poses
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Hunter Gullick poses for a photo with his dog Yeti after bird hunting Jan. 16, 2017 in Bhyalia, Mississippi. Gullick’s passion for the Marine Corps and dog community stems from the... More
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan –Cpl. Travis Carriger kicks
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan –Cpl. Travis Carriger kicks a ball during the Headquarters and Support Battalion’s annual “Kicking Sexual Assault out of the Marine Corps” kickball tournament April 7 aboard Camp Fos... More
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Lance Cpl. James M. Caudill
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Lance Cpl. James M. Caudill Jr. laughs during Thanksgiving in the Barracks Nov. 22 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The dinner was delivered and served by leadership of Headquar... More
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan— Marines jump for a ball
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan— Marines jump for a ball during the Camp Commander’s Cup Basketball Tournament Dec. 2 in the Foster Fieldhouse aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The tournament was hosted by Marine... More
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan- A family serves each other
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan- A family serves each other pie at Headquarters and Support Battalion’s annual holiday party Dec. 5 at the Foster Fieldhouse aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Participants sat down... More
Military Working Dog Handler: Cpl. Hunter Gullick
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Cpl. Hunter Gullick builds rapport with his military working dog Shiva March 13 at the Marine Corps Installations Pacific K-9 kennels on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. It is impe... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Headquarters and Support Battalion,
U.S. Marines assigned to Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, fix a bayonet before a cake-cutting ceremony at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 8, 2018. The ceremony was held to pr... More
A ticket sits on display before the 243rd Marine Corps
A ticket sits on display before the 243rd Marine Corps birthday ball at the Butler Officer’s Club, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 9, 2018. Hosted by Marines with Marine Corps Installations Pacific, the ball ... More
Participants start the annual Lance Cpl. Jacob Hug
Participants start the annual Lance Cpl. Jacob Hug and Cpl. Sara A. Medina Memorial Run at Gunner's Gym, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, on May 23, 2019. . The run is held by H&S BN Marines to remember fallen U.S.... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Headquarters and Support
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Headquarters and Support Battalion stand in a formation at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, July 23, 2019. Rock will be relinquishing command to Brig. Gen. William Bowers on July 26, 2... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Thomas Tabisz, B company
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Thomas Tabisz, B company first sergeant with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, speaks before the start of a memorial run at Camp Foster, Okinawa,... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brian Omondi performs ammunition
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brian Omondi performs ammunition can lifts during his yearly combat fitness test (CFT) on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 25, 2019. Omondi, a native of Orlando, Fla., is a food service... More
Beau Blew, regional program specialist with American
Beau Blew, regional program specialist with American Red Cross, poses for a photo at the commissary before a Tsunami Evacuation Drill at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 9, 2019. The drill was held to convey t... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dalvin Stewart, a postal
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dalvin Stewart, a postal clerk with Headquarters and Support Battalion Post Office shares his unique experience working with Marines and locals and how it impacts him and the commun... More
Faces of MCIPAC, US Marine Corps Photo
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Megan Burningham, is a patrolman with Provost Marshal Office Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, on Camp Foster Okinawa, Japan. As a Milit... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Megan Burningham, is a
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Megan Burningham, is a patrolman with Provost Marshal Office Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, on Camp Foster Okinawa, Japan. As a Milit... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Erica Swinson, is a network
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Erica Swinson, is a network administrator with G-6 Network Branch, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Aug. 15, 2020, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Erica Swinson, is a network
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Erica Swinson, is a network administrator with G-6 Network Branch, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Aug. 15, 2020, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Thomas Tabisz, the 1st Sgt.
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Thomas Tabisz, the 1st Sgt. with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific and Lance Cpl. Alexis Ann Briggs Moradian, a graphics specialist with 3rd Marin... More
“As a Marine you have to train harder than anyone else,”
“As a Marine you have to train harder than anyone else,” said Houston. “If you want something bad enough you have to work for it, and that is the same concept in Muay Thai.” U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Elijah Housto... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nicholas Abben, an inspector
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nicholas Abben, an inspector general clerk with G-1 Administration and Personnel, waits while kids line up to trick-or-treat, on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 31, 2020. Headquarters a... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John Carmona, the platoon sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John Carmona, the platoon sergeant for Communication Strategy and Operations and a supply administrations and operations specialist practices drill during the Headquarters and Support Bat... More
Capt. Jameel Ali reads Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune's
Capt. Jameel Ali reads Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune's birthday message during the Marine Corps birthday cake cutting Nov. 10 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. On Nov. 1, 1921, Lejeune, 13th commandant of the Mar... More
Santa Claus greets children Dec. 20 at the Camp Foster
Santa Claus greets children Dec. 20 at the Camp Foster Community Center. Santa’s sleigh for the event was a Mine-Resistant, Ambush Protected Vehicle. Santa’s visit was a part of the “Spaghetti with Santa” even... More
Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion render
Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion render salutes June 30 at the Camp Foster Community Center during a change of command ceremony. The event signifies that Col. Katherine J. Estes, a Marceline, Mis... More
Airman Cailey M. Givens, left, and Senior Airman Travis
Airman Cailey M. Givens, left, and Senior Airman Travis L. Pope test the water pressure of the Kishaba Terrace housing water system Sept. 22. By testing the system at all hours of the day, high usage hours are ... More
Weapons used by Japanese and American forces during
Weapons used by Japanese and American forces during the Battle of Okinawa hang on display Dec.18 at the Camp Kinser Battle of Okinawa Historical Exhibit. Twenty-four local museum curators and employees visited ... More
Sgt. Isamar Martin dons antlers for the Jingle Bell
Sgt. Isamar Martin dons antlers for the Jingle Bell Challenge here Dec. 19. Six battalions took part in the Jingle Bell Challenge, which consisted of several events, including a 5-kilometer run, interval exerci... More
Cpl. Tyler Stampes sets up targets for marksmanship/observer
Cpl. Tyler Stampes sets up targets for marksmanship/observer training with the M110 semi-automatic sniper system on Range 22 Jan. 6. Stampes is with Special Reaction Team, Camp Foster Provost Marshal’s Office, ... More
Participants encourage runners crossing the finish
Participants encourage runners crossing the finish line Sept. 11 aboard Camp Foster during the 9/11 Remembrance Run. The run was organized and coordinated by the United Services Organization and the Single Mari... More
Lance Cpl. Jeehon Bang posts security during Exercise
Lance Cpl. Jeehon Bang posts security during Exercise Constant Vigilance 2015 Sept. 22 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The SAF is comprised of Marines from every corner of Headquarters and Support Battalion... More
Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion stand
Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion stand at attention during a change of command ceremony June 16 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Change of command ceremonies are part of the Marine Corps’ traditio... More
Participants make their way around the track during
Participants make their way around the track during the Walk for Survivors Walk-A-Thon August 2 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Members of the Marine Corps Installations Pacific community pledged a combined... More
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan –A service member slides
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan –A service member slides into first base during the “Kicking Sexual Assault out of the Marine Corps” kickball tournament April 7 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Service members a... More
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Lance Cpl. Garrett Impola
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Lance Cpl. Garrett Impola and Lance Cpl. Hunter Gullick pose for a photo during Thanksgiving in the Barracks Nov. 22 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The dinner was provided by ... More
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan— Marines challenge one
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan— Marines challenge one another during a Camp Commander’s Cup Basketball Tournament Dec. 2 in the Foster Fieldhouse aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The top teams from the Northern... More
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan- Children take a photo
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan- Children take a photo with Santa at Headquarters and Support Battalion’s annual holiday party Dec. 5 at the Foster Fieldhouse aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Santa made a guest ... More
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Hunter Gullick poses
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Hunter Gullick poses for a photo with his puppy, Yeti, in Bhyalia, Mississippi. Gullick’s passion for the Marine Corps and dog community stems from the way he was raised. Gullick c... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Renard K. Dominique
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Renard K. Dominique gives the "fallen comrade table" speech during the 243rd Marine Corps birthday ball at the Butler Officer’s Club, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 9, 2018. Ho... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Vincent J. Ciuccoli, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Vincent J. Ciuccoli, commanding officer, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, gives opening remarks before the... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Paul Rock Jr., commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Paul Rock Jr., commanding general, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler bids farewell to the Marines and Sailors of Headquarters and Support Battalion MCB... More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, participate in a memorial run at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, September 11, 2019. The battalion hosted the run in honor ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jhanela Thea Agabon performs
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jhanela Thea Agabon performs ammunition can lifts during her yearly combat fitness test (CFT) on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 25, 2019. Agabon, a native of Silverdale, Wa., is a fo... More
An American Red Cross jacket sits on display at the
An American Red Cross jacket sits on display at the commissary before a Tsunami Evacuation Drill at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 9, 2019. The drill was held to convey the readiness and capabilities of the ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dalvin Stewart, a postal
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dalvin Stewart, a postal clerk with Headquarters and Support Battalion Post Office shares his unique experience working with Marines and locals and how it impacts him and the commun... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Megan Burningham, is a
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Megan Burningham, is a patrolman with Provost Marshal Office Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, on Camp Foster Okinawa, Japan. As a Milit... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Erica Swinson, is a network
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Erica Swinson, is a network administrator with G-6 Network Branch, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Aug. 15, 2020, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Erica Swinson, is a network
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Erica Swinson, is a network administrator with G-6 Network Branch, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Aug. 15, 2020, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Thomas Tabisz, the 1st Sgt.
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Thomas Tabisz, the 1st Sgt. with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific and Lance Cpl. Alexis Ann Briggs Moradian, a graphics specialist with 3rd Marin... More
“As a Marine you have to train harder than anyone else,”
“As a Marine you have to train harder than anyone else,” said Houston. “If you want something bad enough you have to work for it, and that is the same concept in Muay Thai.” U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Elijah Housto... More
U.S. Marines, with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron
U.S. Marines, with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1, wait while kids line up to trick-or-treat, on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 31, 2020. Headquarters and Support Battalion hosted the Haunted Village fo... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John Carmona, the platoon sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John Carmona, the platoon sergeant for Communication Strategy and Operations and a supply administrations and operations specialist practices drill during the Headquarters and Support Bat... More
Santa poses for photos with children Dec. 20 at the
Santa poses for photos with children Dec. 20 at the Camp Foster Community Center. Santa was the guest of honor at the “Spaghetti with Santa” event hosted by volunteers with Headquarters and Support Battalion, M... More
Col. Katherine J. Estes, far right, prepares to relinquish
Col. Katherine J. Estes, far right, prepares to relinquish command of Headquarters and Support Battalion to Col. Thomas A. Pecina, second from right, June 30 at the Camp Foster Community Center. Estes, a Marcel... More
Christopher D. Majewski, center, talks about the Battle
Christopher D. Majewski, center, talks about the Battle of Okinawa to members of the U.S. Consulate General Naha and local museum curators and employees Dec. 18 at the Camp Kinser Battle of Okinawa Historical E... More
Col. Thomas A. Pecina kicks off the Jingle Bell Challenge
Col. Thomas A. Pecina kicks off the Jingle Bell Challenge here Dec. 19. “It was great to be able to have Camp Foster come out and bring all of our (base’s) units together in celebration of the upcoming holidays... More
Marines with Special Reaction Team walk to their firing
Marines with Special Reaction Team walk to their firing positions after setting up targets during M110 semi-automatic sniper system marksmanship/observer training on Range 22 Jan. 6. The Marines train monthly t... 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
Staff Sgt. John Albert, left, teaches Marines with
Staff Sgt. John Albert, left, teaches Marines with security augmentation force how to properly perfom a security patrol during Exercise Constant Vigilance 2015 Sept. 22 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The S... More
Col. Thomas Pecina cut the first piece of cake during
Col. Thomas Pecina cut the first piece of cake during the Marine Corps birthday cake cutting Nov. 10 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The first slice was given to the oldest Marine present, Master Gunnery Sg... More
Brig. Gen. Joaquin F. Malavet gives Col. Thomas A.
Brig. Gen. Joaquin F. Malavet gives Col. Thomas A. Pecina a pat on the back for a job well done during Pecina’s change of command ceremony June 16 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. “I have served with Pecina in c... More
Participants receive their tick marks for each completed
Participants receive their tick marks for each completed lap during the Walk for Survivors Walk-A-Thon August 2 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Members of the Marine Corps Installations Pacific community pl... More
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan –Marines with Combat Camera
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan –Marines with Combat Camera celebrate their teammate scoring a run during the “Kicking Sexual Assault out of the Marine Corps” kickball tournament April 7 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa... More
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Brig. Gen. Paul Rock
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Brig. Gen. Paul Rock Jr, center, serves food during Thanksgiving in the Barracks Nov. 22 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The dinner was provided by leadership of Headquarters a... More
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan— A Marine blocks a shot
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan— A Marine blocks a shot during a Camp Commander’s Cup Basketball Tournament Dec. 2 in the Foster Fieldhouse aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The top teams from the Northern and So... More
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan- A child decorates a sugar
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan- A child decorates a sugar cookie during Headquarters and Support Battalion’s annual holiday party Dec. 5 at the Foster Fieldhouse aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Parents and chi... More
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Cpl. Hunter Gullick poses
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Cpl. Hunter Gullick poses for a photo with his Military Working Dog Shiva March 13 at the Marine Corps Installations Pacific K-9 kennels on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. Gullick... More
U.S. Marines assigned to Headquarters and Support Battalion,
U.S. Marines assigned to Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, participate in a battalion run at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 8, 2018. The run was held to celebrate the 243rd M... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Paul J. Rock Jr., left,
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Paul J. Rock Jr., left, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, and guest of honor, Robert Koepcke, consul general, U.S. Consulate General, Naha, Okinawa, Japan, sta... More
U.S. Marine Col. Vincent J. Ciuccoli, commanding officer
U.S. Marine Col. Vincent J. Ciuccoli, commanding officer of Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, gives closing remarks at the annual ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Paul Rock Jr., commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Paul Rock Jr., commanding general, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler bids farewell to the Marines and Sailors of Headquarters and Support Battalion MCB... More
U.S. Marines and sailors with Headquarters and Support
U.S. Marines and sailors with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, participate in a memorial run at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, September 11, 2019. The battalion hosted the r... More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Rodney Mickens Jr. executes
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Rodney Mickens Jr. executes a buddy drag during his yearly combat fitness test (CFT) on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 25, 2019. Mickens Jr., a native of West Palm Beach, Fla., is a p... More
U.S. Marine Corps SgtMaj Lynnette C. Marr-Gaye, Sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps SgtMaj Lynnette C. Marr-Gaye, Sergeant Major with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Smedley D. Butler assists participants during a Tsunami Evacuation Drill at Camp Foster,... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dalvin Stewart, a postal
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dalvin Stewart, a postal clerk with Headquarters and Support Battalion Post Office shares his unique experience working with Marines and locals and how it impacts him and the commun... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Erica Swinson, is a network
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Erica Swinson, is a network administrator with G-6 Network Branch, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Aug. 15, 2020, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Thomas Tabisz, the 1st Sgt.
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Thomas Tabisz, the 1st Sgt. with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific and Lance Cpl. Alexis Ann Briggs Moradian, a graphics specialist with 3rd Marin... More
“As a Marine you have to train harder than anyone else,”
“As a Marine you have to train harder than anyone else,” said Houston. “If you want something bad enough you have to work for it, and that is the same concept in Muay Thai.” U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Elijah Housto... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William Mednoza, a heavy
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William Mednoza, a heavy equipment operator with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1, poses as a zombie while kids trick-or-treat, on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 31, 2020. Hea... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John Carmona, the platoon sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John Carmona, the platoon sergeant for Communication Strategy and Operations and a supply administrations and operations specialist, applies weight to a barbell before executing a barbell... More
Stacy Bush prepares special gift stockings Dec. 20
Stacy Bush prepares special gift stockings Dec. 20 at the Camp Foster Community Center here. The stockings were stuffed with special gifts for each child who attended the Spaghetti with Santa event. “Spaghetti ... More
Col. Katherine J. Estes, center right, prepares to
Col. Katherine J. Estes, center right, prepares to pass the Headquarters and Support Battalion flag to Col. Thomas A. Pecina, center, at the Camp Foster Community Center auditorium June 30 during a change of co... More
Lance Cpl. Hao A. Nguyen does ammunition can lifts
Lance Cpl. Hao A. Nguyen does ammunition can lifts during the “Elf Tryouts,” a high-intensity interval relay event as part of the Jingle Bell Challenge here Dec. 19. Six battalions took part in the Jingle Bell ... More
Magazines of 7.62 mm ammunition lie atop a firing mat
Magazines of 7.62 mm ammunition lie atop a firing mat during marksmanship/observer training at Range 22 Jan. 6. Marines with Special Reaction Team, Camp Foster Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Installatio... More
Pancakes cook on a griddle Sept. 11 aboard Camp Foster
Pancakes cook on a griddle Sept. 11 aboard Camp Foster after the 9/11 Remembrance Run. The run commemorated the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and was organized and coordinated by United Services Organization Ok... More
Master Gunnery Sgt. Eli Ginez hands the first slice
Master Gunnery Sgt. Eli Ginez hands the first slice of cake to Lance Cpl. Cory Booher during the Marine Corps birthday cake cutting Nov. 10 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. “The passing of the cake from the ... More
Marines run around the Zukeran Elementary School track
Marines run around the Zukeran Elementary School track Aug. 2 during a walk-a-thon aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The Sexual Assault Response coordinator hosted the Walk for Survivors Walk-A-Thon at the sc... More
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan –A sign hangs on a fence
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan –A sign hangs on a fence during the “Kicking Sexual Assault out of the Marine Corps” kickball tournament April 7 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Service members and master labor ... More