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
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
Two teams compete in a game of tug-of-war July 13 at
Two teams compete in a game of tug-of-war July 13 at the Busy Bee International Japanese Elementary School during the 2nd Annual Friendship Day Picnic. “It helps bring an understanding of (Americans) to the chi... More
Ospreys make longest Pacific flight to date
An MV-22B Osprey receives an aerial refuel Aug. 2 during a flight from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to Townsville, Australia. The flight is currently the longest to be performed by the Osprey in the Pacific... More
Marines prep for KMEP 13-8. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
Marines execute preparation fire training at Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex, Republic of Korea Aug. 16 prior to Korean Marine Exchange Program 13-8. The U.S. Marine Corps artillerymen will train with ROK Marines, ... More
Marines prepare to extract a simulated casualty from
Marines prepare to extract a simulated casualty from a contaminated area during a unit training exercise Aug. 23 at a warehouse on Camp Kinser. The purpose of the exercise was to establish a standardized set of... 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
The ramp of a high speed vessel is lowered to allow
The ramp of a high speed vessel is lowered to allow gear and personnel off at Olongapo City, Zambales, Republic of the Philippines Oct. 1 during Amphibious Exercise 2014. The ship traveled from Okinawa to the P... More
Philippines Marines explain the properties of their
Philippines Marines explain the properties of their M-35 6x6 truck to U.S. Marine Sgt. Carlos A. Jimenez at Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown, Fort Bonifacio, Tuguig City, Manila, Republic of the Philippines, Oct.... More
Philippine, U.S. Marines work together to learn new tactics
Lance Cpl. Wesley V. McCracken prepares a fuse on a Bangalore torpedo for a demonstration at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, San Antonio, Zambales, Republic of the Philippines, Oct. 2 during Amphibious Land... 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
Philippine Marine Sgt. Jiffter Galangke takes aim with
Philippine Marine Sgt. Jiffter Galangke takes aim with an M16A4 service rifle during a stress shoot drill at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, San Antonio, Zambales, Republic of the Philippines, Oct. 6 during... More
Lance Cpl. Cullen F. Flynn directs Philippine Marine
Lance Cpl. Cullen F. Flynn directs Philippine Marine Sgt. Midsparin J. Abdul at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, San Antonio, Zambales, Republic of the Philippines, Oct. 7 during Amphibious Landing Exercise ... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Charles J. Kinard answers questions during
U.S. Navy Lt. Charles J. Kinard answers questions during the shock trauma knowledge exchange at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, San Antonio, Zambales, Republic of the Philippines Oct. 8 part of Amphibious L... 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
Brig. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, center right, is briefed
Brig. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, center right, is briefed before executing motor transport operations Nov. 6 during a training event with Motor Transport Company at Camp Foster. The purpose of the visit was to bett... 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
Chief Warrant Officer Allen T. Leiper uses cargo nets
Chief Warrant Officer Allen T. Leiper uses cargo nets to secure palletized equipment Nov. 11 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The equipment was later loaded onto a KC-130J Hercules aircraft ... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force officers tour Ospreys
Maj. Benjamin J. Debardeleben, left, explains the capabilities of the MV-22B Osprey to officers of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Nov. 14 during a tour of the aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. ... 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
Students from the University of the Ryukyus watch the
Students from the University of the Ryukyus watch the Super Bowl Feb. 3 at the Ocean Breeze club on Camp Foster. The visit allowed the students to experience the game with Americans, as well as experience some ... 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
Communications hub key to exercise success
Cpls. Wilberto Maderadiaz, left, and David T. Marcus configure data transfer levels between a central communication hub and detachments Feb. 20 at Camp Kinser during preparation for Exercise Key Resolve. The Ma... More
Lance Cpl. Dominic L. LaBeaf dons mission-oriented
Lance Cpl. Dominic L. LaBeaf dons mission-oriented protective posture equipment Feb. 25 during a gas attack drill as part of training scenario on Camp Kinser in preparation for Marine Expeditionary Force Exerci... More
U.S. Marines Cpl. Ivan Luna, left, and Lance Cpl. Luis
U.S. Marines Cpl. Ivan Luna, left, and Lance Cpl. Luis R. Riveramendez demonstrate a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program defensive technique to officer candidates of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force at Camp Sc... More
Marines execute a security patrol March 18 at Landing
Marines execute a security patrol March 18 at Landing Zone Pigeon in the Central Training Area during a field training exercise. The Marines practiced skills they will use in a deployed environment. The Marines... More
Lance Cpl. Austin T. Dodd, left, escorts Lance Cpl.
Lance Cpl. Austin T. Dodd, left, escorts Lance Cpl. Kendall J. Mikkelson, a simulated high-value detainee, during a security patrol March 19 at the Central Training Area as part of a field training exercise. Do... More
Sgt. Maj. Gary J. Bass speaks to Marines with Marine
Sgt. Maj. Gary J. Bass speaks to Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36 at the amphitheater on Araha Beach March 28 after a beach cleanup. Bass discussed the commandant’s “Reawakening” letter to non... More
Staff Sgt. Jose A. Gonzalez, left, teaches Javier Ruiz
Staff Sgt. Jose A. Gonzalez, left, teaches Javier Ruiz how to execute an arm bar at the parade deck on Camp Foster April 4 during a Junior Warrior Day. Teaching techniques associated with the Marine Corps Marti... More
Lance Cpl. Jacob P. Sicard discusses the capabilities
Lance Cpl. Jacob P. Sicard discusses the capabilities of a P-19A fire engine at the fire station on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma April 7 during a visit from Girl Scouts. The mission of Girl Scouts of Americ... 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
Cpl. Kevin M. Hayes, a Woodbury Heights, N.J., native,
Cpl. Kevin M. Hayes, a Woodbury Heights, N.J., native, throws a “stone” May 16 during the Highland Games at the parade deck on Camp Hansen. The stone put was a traditional event held during the original Highlan... 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
Stefanie A. Walker takes aim with an M4 Carbine during
Stefanie A. Walker takes aim with an M4 Carbine during 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment’s Jane Wayne Day aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. Sept. 30. The event introduced military spouses to military... More
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division patrol to a simulated U.S. Embassy after landing at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Indiana, during an embassy reinforcement training exer... More
A Landing Craft Air Cushion lands on Onslow Beach aboard
A Landing Craft Air Cushion lands on Onslow Beach aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 22, 2014, during an amphibious exercise. The Marines of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division performed the ex... More
Marines with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment,
Marines with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division exit an assault amphibious vehicle to begin a simulated assault on a combat town aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 4, 2014. The unit... More
Lieutenant Col. William C. Hendricks, rear, accepts
Lieutenant Col. William C. Hendricks, rear, accepts the unit flag from Lt. Col. Alex K. Fulford, front, during the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 Change of Command Ceremony on the flight line at Ma... More
Maj. Gen. William D. Beydler, right, the commanding
Maj. Gen. William D. Beydler, right, the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, shakes hands with Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher R. Tremor, a corpsman with the Division Surgeon’s Office and r... More
Lance Cpl. Karl A. Hill, left, and Sgt. Brandon T.
Lance Cpl. Karl A. Hill, left, and Sgt. Brandon T. Curtis, right, both anti-tank missilemen with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, assemble an M41A4 Saber on the turret of a Humvee at a f... 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
Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment role-playing
Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment role-playing as civilians, antagonize the security force during embassy reinforcement training aboard Camp Usher, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. Feb. 13, 2015. “... More
Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd
Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, move through wooded terrain during a live-fire, squad attack exercise Feb. 20, 2015, at Camp Upsher, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. ... More
Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine
Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division prepare to load an MK-154 Mine Clearance Rocket onto an Assault Amphibious Vehicle aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 9, 2015. The Marines attende... 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
Amphibious Assault Vehicles with 2nd Assault Amphibian
Amphibious Assault Vehicles with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, approach Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N.C., during an amphibious assault and movement to contact training, April 9, 2015. Ea... 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
A Marine fires an M240B medium machine gun during the
A Marine fires an M240B medium machine gun during the live-fire testing of the Machine Gunner’s Course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 23, 2014. The course is one of the services offered to Marines by the Divi... 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 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine
Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division fire on simulated enemies from cover as part of a breaching training session during a field exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. May 20, 2015. Lt.Co... 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
Eric Carlson, the installation emergency manager for
Eric Carlson, the installation emergency manager for Headquarters Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, explains the benefits of being prepared for hazardous weather conditions to Marines during the Headquarter... More
Capt. Gavin S. Henry, left, and Capt. Anis A. Abuzeid,
Capt. Gavin S. Henry, left, and Capt. Anis A. Abuzeid, company commanders for 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, read citations for awards given to Marines and sailors that participated in the Battle of Nasiri... More
Cpl. Drew M. Geib, an infantry team leader with 2nd
Cpl. Drew M. Geib, an infantry team leader with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, is welcomed home by his girlfriend Chelsey Clement upon returning from his deployment as part of Special Purpose Marine Air-Gr... 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
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
Two teams compete in a game of tamaire July 13 at the
Two teams compete in a game of tamaire July 13 at the Busy Bee International Japanese Elementary School during the 2nd Annual Friendship Day Picnic. Tamaire, which originated in Wassamu, Hokkaido, Japan, is a g... More
Marines secure a leaking barrel in a sealed container
Marines secure a leaking barrel in a sealed container for transport during a unit training exercise Aug. 23 at a warehouse on Camp Kinser. A fog machine was used to simulate harmful gasses, barrels, gas tanks w... 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
Philippines Marines explain the properties of their
Philippines Marines explain the properties of their M-35 6x6 truck to U.S. Marine Sgt. Carlos A. Jimenez at Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown, Fort Bonifacio, Tuguig City, Manila, Republic of the Philippines, Oct.... More
An extended boom forklift is disembarked from a high-speed
An extended boom forklift is disembarked from a high-speed vessel at Olongapo City, Zambales, Republic of the Philippines Oct. 1 during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2014. PHIBLEX 14 demonstrates the commitment o... 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