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A Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter refuels Dec. 9 at

A Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter refuels Dec. 9 at

A Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter refuels Dec. 9 at Charlie runway on Tinian’s North Field during Exercise Forager Fury II to execute a forward arming and refueling point training. The series of exercises, which... More

U.S. Marines and Vietnamese troops move through the

U.S. Marines and Vietnamese troops move through the

U.S. Marines and Vietnamese troops move through the grounds of the Imperial Palace in the old citadel area of Hue, Vietnam, Feb. 26, 1968, after seizing it from Communist hands. The heavy damage was the result ... More

U.S. Navy Chief Hospital Corpsman Shawn Neil, an independent

U.S. Navy Chief Hospital Corpsman Shawn Neil, an independent

U.S. Navy Chief Hospital Corpsman Shawn Neil, an independent duty corpsman with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, is presented as a chief petty officer during a chief pinning ceremony at Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa,... More

The III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Marching Band performs at the beginning of a post and relief ceremony for the Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), on the ramp at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

The III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Marching Band performs at the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

The III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Marching Band marches past their units formation on the flightline during a performance for the Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Behind them sit a CH-53 Super Stallion and a KC-130 Hercules

The III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Marching Band marches past th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

The Parade STAFF of Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) stand at Order Arms during a post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Behind the formation sits a CH-46 Sea Knight and a display of state flags

The Parade STAFF of Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) stand at Order Arms d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop, members of the Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) stand in formation as they listen to Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, USMC, (left), oncoming MAG-36 Sergeant Major, thanks the outgoing Sergeant Major and his family for their hospitality and tell a little about himself. The post and relief ceremony took place at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop, members of the Marine Aircraft G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

At the Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) post and relief ceremony, Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, (right), Commanding Officer, MAG-36, speaks to those in attendance, giving some background on Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, USMC, (center), the oncoming MAG-36 Sergeant Major, before introducing him. Outgoing SGTMAJ Roberto Orosco, USMC, stands to the left. Behind them sits a CH-53 Super Stallion and a KC-130 Hercules

At the Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) post and relief ceremony, Col...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

On the ramp at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-36, (MAG-36), thanks Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (out of frame) for his service, and speaks to those in attendance at the post and relief ceremony, about the job the Sergeant Major has done and how he will be missed

On the ramp at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Friends, family members, and fellow service members in attendance to view the post and relief ceremony for Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Friends, family members, and fellow service members in attendance to v...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), exchanges a handshake with Pamela Orosco, wife of Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (right), after the Colonel presented her with a letter of appreciation. The presentation took place as part of the MAG-36 post and relief ceremony for the departing SGTMAJ Orosco at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraf...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Commander (CMDR) John K. Carter Jr., USN, Chaplain, delivers a prayer during the Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Commander (CMDR) John K. Carter Jr., USN, Chaplain, delivers a prayer ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Marines of Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) stand at attention in formation during a post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Behind the formation sits a KC-130 Hercules

Marines of Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) stand at attention in formatio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

The Parade STAFF of Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) stands at attention during a post and relief ceremony on the ramp at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

The Parade STAFF of Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) stands at attention d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

A Lance Corporal (LCPL) (left) and a Private First Class (PFC), from the Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), prepare to depart after presenting flowers to Pamela Orosco, wife, and daughters of Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, the outgoing MAG-36 Sergeant Major, during a post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

A Lance Corporal (LCPL) (left) and a Private First Class (PFC), from t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, (left), Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), returns the salute as Marines of MAG-36 execute the command eyes right during the pass in review. The review is part of the MAG- 36 post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, (left), Commanding Officer, Marine...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

During the post and relief ceremony, Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, USMC, oncoming Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) Sergeant Major, thanks the outgoing MAG-36 Sergeant Major, and his wife for their hospitality. He also speaks to those in attendance to tell a little about himself and his thoughts on getting the opportunity to take on the new job. Behind him stand Marines of MAG-36 in formation in front of a KC-130 Hercules at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

During the post and relief ceremony, Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

The III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Marching Band marches past their units formation on the flightline during a performance for the Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Behind them sit a KC-130 Hercules and a CH-46 Sea Stallion

The III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Marching Band marches past th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

A Lance Corporal (LCPL) (left) and a Private First Class (PFC), from the Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), present flowers to Pamela Orosco, wife, and daughters of Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, the outgoing MAG-36 Sergeant Major, during a 36 post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

A Lance Corporal (LCPL) (left) and a Private First Class (PFC), from t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

A Marine Percussionist of the III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Marching Band plays the base drum during a performance at the beginning of a post and relief ceremony for Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

A Marine Percussionist of the III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Mar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

The Color Guard of Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) stand at attention during a post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS)Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Behind them stands the unit formation and a CH-46 Sea Knight Helicopter

The Color Guard of Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) stand at attention dur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (right), stands at ease with SGTMAJ Frankie Holmes, USMC, as they listen to the Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) commander thank SGTMAJ Orosco for his service at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. MAG-36 held the post and relief ceremony for the departing SGTMAJ Orosco and his relief, the oncoming SGTMAJ Holmes. In the background sits a CH-53 Super Stallion

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (right), stands at ease ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

The Color Guard of Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) carrying the colors of the United States and Japan turn, after passing their units formation, during a post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. A row of state flags separates the formation and a CH-46 Sea Knight Helicopter on the ramp

The Color Guard of Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) carrying the colors of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, stands before Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), as they take part in the traditional passing of the NCO Sword. The Sergeant Major will hand the sword off to the Colonel as a sign of his being relieved. The MAG-36 held the post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, stands before Colonel (C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop, Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (left), SGTMAJ Frankie Holmes, USMC, (center) and Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), look on as the III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Marching Band performs one last time. This was the end of the MAG-36 post and relief ceremony for the departing SGTMAJ Orosco and his relief, the oncoming SGTMAJ Holmes at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop, Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

With a KC-130 Hercules and an Honor Guard as a backdrop, Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, speaks to those in attendance about his time in the Marine Corps, and his thoughts on Marines in general. SGTMAJ Orosco addressed the gathering during the Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) post and relief ceremony for his retirement at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

With a KC-130 Hercules and an Honor Guard as a backdrop, Sergeant Majo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (left), holds the Non Commissioned Officers Sword, standing next to SGTMAJ Frankie Holmes, as they prepare to take part in the traditional passing of the NCO Sword. The Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) held the post and relief ceremony on the ramp at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, for departing SGTMAJ Roberto Orosco and his relief, the oncoming SGTMAJ Holmes

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (left), holds the Non Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

The Color Guard of Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) stand at present arms in front of a staged KC-130 Hercules during a post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

The Color Guard of Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) stand at present arms ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

The Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) Color Guard stand at attention during a post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

The Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) Color Guard stand at attention during...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Under the canopies, friends, family members, and fellow service members gather in attendance to view the post and relief ceremony for Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Under the canopies, friends, family members, and fellow service member...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, (left), Commanding Officer, Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) and Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, USMC, oncoming MAG-36 Sergeant Major render a salute during a post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, (left), Commanding Officer, Marine...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (right) and his wife, Pamela Orosco stand before Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), after Mrs. Orosco is presented with a letter of appreciation. The presentation took place as part of the MAG-36 post and relief ceremony for the departing SGTMAJ Orosco at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (right) and his wife, Pa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, holding the Non Commissioned Officers Sword, and SGTMAJ Frankie Holmes, USMC, (left), stand before Colonel Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), as they prepare to take part in the post and relief ceremony, the traditional passing of the NCO Sword. Unit and family members stand behind them as the ceremony begins at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, holding the Non Commissi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, USMC, (left), oncoming Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) Sergeant Major, and Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, MAG-36, look on as the III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Marching Band performs one last time. This was the end of the MAG-36 post and relief ceremony for the departing SGTMAJ Orosco and his relief, the oncoming SGTMAJ Holmes at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, USMC, (left), oncoming Marine ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

With a KC-130 Hercules and an Honor Guard as a backdrop, Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, speaks to those in attendance about his time in the Marine Corps, and his thoughts on Marines in general. SGTMAJ Orosco addressed the gathering during the Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) post and relief ceremony for his retirement at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

With a KC-130 Hercules and an Honor Guard as a backdrop, Sergeant Majo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Corporal (CPL) Angela Bruhjell, USMC, Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36), narrates during the units post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Corporal (CPL) Angela Bruhjell, USMC, Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36), na...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (right) and his wife, Pamela Orosco stand before Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), after Mrs. Orosco is presented with a letter of appreciation. The presentation took place as part of the MAG-36 post and relief ceremony for the departing SGTMAJ Orosco at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (right) and his wife, Pa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

The Parade STAFF of Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) stand at Order Arms during a post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Behind them sits a KC-130 Hercules and a display of state flags

The Parade STAFF of Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) stand at Order Arms d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, (left), Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), returns the salute as Marines of MAG-36 execute the command eyes right during the pass in review. The review is part of the MAG- 36 post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, (left), Commanding Officer, Marine...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Marines of Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) stand in formation, next to a CH-53 Super Stallion, awaiting the next command during a post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Marines of Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) stand in formation, next to a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, (left), Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), salutes after Marines of MAG-36 execute the command eyes right during the pass in review. The review is part of the MAG- 36 post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, (left), Commanding Officer, Marine...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

During the post and relief ceremony, Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, USMC, oncoming Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) Sergeant Major, thanks the outgoing MAG-36 Sergeant Major, and his wife for their hospitality. He also speaks to those in attendance to tell a little about himself and his thoughts on getting the opportunity to take on the new job. Behind him stand Marines of MAG-36 in formation in front of a KC-130 Hercules at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

During the post and relief ceremony, Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Mrs. Pamela Orosco, wife, (left) and daughters look on after being presented with flowers during the post and relief ceremony of Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, outgoing Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) Sergeant Major, at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Mrs. Pamela Orosco, wife, (left) and daughters look on after being pre...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, (left), Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), returns the salute as the Color Guard, MAG-36, executes the command eyes right during the pass in review. The review is part of the MAG- 36 post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, (left), Commanding Officer, Marine...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, USMC, salutes Colonel Gordon O'neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), as they take part in the traditional passing of the NCO Sword. SGTMAJ Holmes prepares to receive the sword as a sign of his assuming the duties and responsibilities as the new Sergeant Major. The MAG-36 held the post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, USMC, salutes Colonel Gordon O...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

At the post and relief ceremony, the traditional passing of the NCO sword, held at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, USMC, (right), takes the sword from Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), as a sign of his assuming the duties and responsibilities as the new Sergeant Major

At the post and relief ceremony, the traditional passing of the NCO sw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop, Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (left), SGTMAJ Frankie Holmes, USMC, (center) and Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), look on as the formation prepares for the pass in review. The review is part of the MAG-36 post and relief ceremony for the departing SGTMAJ Orosco and his relief, the oncoming SGTMAJ Holmes at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop, Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, outgoing Sergeant Major of Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), is presented the Meritorious Service Medal by Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, MAG-36, during a post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, outgoing Sergeant Major ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Close-up of snare drums played by Marine Percussionists of the III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Marching Band during a performance for a post and relief ceremony for Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Close-up of snare drums played by Marine Percussionists of the III Mar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Corporal (CPL) Angela Bruhjell, USMC, Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36), narrates during the units post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Corporal (CPL) Angela Bruhjell, USMC, Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36), na...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, kisses his wife Pamela after she was presented with a letter of appreciation from the Marines. The presentation took place as part of the MAG-36 post and relief ceremony for the departing SGTMAJ Orosco at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, kisses his wife Pamela a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

At the Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) post and relief ceremony Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, USMC, (right), oncoming MAG-36 Sergeant Major, speaks to SGTMAJ Roberto Orosco, USMC, outgoing MAG-36 Sergeant Major, and thanks him and his wife for their hospitality. He also speaks to those in attendance to tell them a little about himself and his thoughts on taking on the new job. In the background are Marines of MAG-36 in formation, standing in front of a CH-53 Super Stallion, at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

At the Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) post and relief ceremony Serg...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, outgoing Sergeant Major of Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), stands at attention after being presented the Meritorious Service Medal. The presentation took place as part of the MAG-36 post and relief ceremony for the departing SGTMAJ Orosco at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, outgoing Sergeant Major ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Devell, USMC, Commander of Troops and VMGR-152 Sergeant Major, renders a salute to Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, (right), Commanding Officer, Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) during the post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Devell, USMC, Commander of Troops and VMGR-152...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

An overview of the ramp, with Marines of the Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) standing in formation at present arms during a post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Behind them sits a KC-130 Hercules and a CH-46 Sea Stallion Helicopter

An overview of the ramp, with Marines of the Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

The Color Guard of Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) post in front of a staged KC-130 Hercules during a post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

The Color Guard of Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) post in front of a sta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, (left), Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), returns the salute as Marines of MAG-36 execute the command eyes right during the pass in review. The review is part of the MAG- 36 post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, (left), Commanding Officer, Marine...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop, members of the Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) stand in formation as they listen to Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, USMC, (left), oncoming MAG-36 Sergeant Major, standing next to Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, MAG-36, tell a little about himself. The post and relief ceremony took place at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop, members of the Marine Aircraft G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop, Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), speaks to post and relief ceremony attendees, giving some background on Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, oncoming MAG-36 Sergeant Major, before introducing him. The ceremony took place at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop, Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Sharing the ramp with a KC-130 Hercules, musicians of the III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Marching Band perform at the beginning of a post and relief ceremony for the Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Sharing the ramp with a KC-130 Hercules, musicians of the III Marine E...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop during the post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, the Parade STAFF and Color Guard march toward Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, USMC, (left), oncoming Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) Sergeant Major, and Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, MAG-36

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop during the post and relief ceremo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, outgoing Sergeant Major of Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), is presented the Meritorious Service Medal by Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, MAG-36, during a post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, outgoing Sergeant Major ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Commander (CMDR) John K. Carter Jr., USN, Chaplain, delivers a prayer during the Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. In the background narrator Corporal (CPL) Angela Bruhjell, USMC, MAG-36, stands by

Commander (CMDR) John K. Carter Jr., USN, Chaplain, delivers a prayer ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), congratulates Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, outgoing Sergeant Major of MAG-36 after presenting him with the Meritorious Service Medal. The presentation occurred at the MAG-36 post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraf...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Marines in formation from the Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) stand at attention as their Color Guard carry the colors of the United States and Japan past them on the flightline at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, during a post and relief ceremony

Marines in formation from the Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) stand at at...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Colonel (COL) Gorden O'Neill, USMC, (left), Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), returns the salute as the Parade STAFF executes the command Eyes Right during the pass in review. This was part of the MAG- 36 post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Colonel (COL) Gorden O'Neill, USMC, (left), Commanding Officer, Marine...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Marines of Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) march in formation across the flightline at the beginning of a post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Marines of Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) march in formation across the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop, members of the Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) stand in formation as they listen to Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, USMC, (left), oncoming MAG-36 Sergeant Major, thank the outgoing Sergeant Major and his family for their hospitality and tell a little about himself. The post and relief ceremony took place at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop, members of the Marine Aircraft G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

On the ramp Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, United States Marine Musicians of the III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Marching Band perform at the beginning of a post and relief ceremony for Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36)

On the ramp Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (right), stands at ease with SGTMAJ Frankie Holmes, USMC, as they listen to the Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) commander thank SGTMAJ Orosco for his service at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. MAG-36 held the post and relief ceremony for the departing SGTMAJ Orosco and his relief, the oncoming SGTMAJ Holmes. In the background sits a CH-53 Super Stallion

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (right), stands at ease ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (right), outgoing Sergeant Major of Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), and his wife Pamela, are congratulated by Colonel (COL) William Hardy, USMC, Assistant CHIEF of STAFF, Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1. This took place following the MAG-36 post and relief ceremony for the departing (SGTMAJ) Orosco at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (right), outgoing Sergea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (left), holding the Non Commissioned Officer Sword, and SGTMAJ Frankie Holmes, USMC, (center), stand before Colonel Gordon O'Neill, USMC, Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), as they take part in the traditional passing of the NCO Sword. The event took place as part of the MAG-36 post and relief ceremony for the departing SGTMAJ Orosco and his relief, the oncoming SGTMAJ Holmes, at Marine Corps Air Station MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Roberto Orosco, USMC, (left), holding the Non ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

The Parade STAFF of Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) stand at Order Arms during a post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Behind them sits a KC-130 Hercules and a display of state flags

The Parade STAFF of Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) stand at Order Arms d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop, Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, USMC, (left), oncoming Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) Sergeant Major, and Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, Commanding Officer, MAG- 36, look on as the formation prepares for the pass in review. The review is part of the MAG-36 post and relief ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop, Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

At Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, members of the III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Marching Band stand at attention during a performance for a post and relief ceremony for Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), a KC-130 Hercules sits in the background

At Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, members of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop during the post and relief ceremony, Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, USMC, oncoming Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36) Sergeant Major, addresses the Marines of MAG-36, standing in formation at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

With a KC-130 Hercules as a backdrop during the post and relief ceremo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, (left), Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-36 (MAG-36), Sergeant Major (SGTMAJ) Frankie Holmes, USMC, (center), oncoming MAG-36 Sergeant Major, and SGTMAJ Roberto Orosco, USMC, outgoing MAG-36 Sergeant Major, taking part in the traditional passing of the NCO Sword ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

Colonel (COL) Gordon O'Neill, USMC, (left), Commanding Officer, Marine...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Marines of Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) stand at present arms during a post and relief ceremony for the departing Sergeant Major (SGTMAG) Roberto Orosco, USMC, and his relief, the oncoming SGTMAJ Frankie Holmes, USMC, at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. In the background sits a CH-46 Sea Stallion Helicopter

Marines of Marine Air Group-36 (MAG-36) stand at present arms during a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-36 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Craig William... More

Lance Cpl. Devon B. Springer walks away from an MV-22B

Lance Cpl. Devon B. Springer walks away from an MV-22B

Lance Cpl. Devon B. Springer walks away from an MV-22B Osprey after taking a photo with Okinawa community members during a family day hosted by Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 March 3 at Marine Corps Air S... More

Marines remain ready to respond

Marines remain ready to respond

U.S. Marines and sailors with III Marine Expeditionary Force, step off a KC-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft in front of the Marine Corps Air Station Futenma passenger terminal April 5 as they travel from sup... More

Marines sweat for Kadena Special Olympics

Marines sweat for Kadena Special Olympics

Col. Jeff K. Arrunda, Sgt. Maj. Mario A. Marquez and Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and their subordinate units, run in formation while singing ... More

More than 200 Marines from 3d Marine Logistics Group

More than 200 Marines from 3d Marine Logistics Group

More than 200 Marines from 3d Marine Logistics Group embarked the Tortuga to depart to the Kingdom of Thailand to provide support and assistance for flood relief operations in coordination with the Royal Govern... More

A 7-ton medium tactical vehicle replacement, belonging

A 7-ton medium tactical vehicle replacement, belonging

A 7-ton medium tactical vehicle replacement, belonging to Combat Logistics Regiment 3, is lifted out of the well deck of the USS Tortuga here Nov. 28. Several 7-tons, tractor rubber-tire articulated steer multi... More

Lance Cpl. Branden I. Mangus, a Canton, Ga., native,

Lance Cpl. Branden I. Mangus, a Canton, Ga., native,

Lance Cpl. Branden I. Mangus, a Canton, Ga., native, observes the ground from the rear hatch of an MV-22B Osprey titlrotor aircraft May 6 during routine training at Kadena Air Base Area and Marine Corps Air Sta... More

Maj. Joe L. Moore, center left, discusses the history

Maj. Joe L. Moore, center left, discusses the history

Maj. Joe L. Moore, center left, discusses the history of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma July 17 on MCAS Futenma with government officials from Wakayama prefecture, Japan. During the briefing, participants not... More

Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 and

Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 and

Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 and the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band gather at at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to perform a redesignation ceremony Sep. 7. VMM-265 is the new designa... More

Sgt. Tyler D. Thomas, left, and Cpl. Denzel A. Tanchez

Sgt. Tyler D. Thomas, left, and Cpl. Denzel A. Tanchez

Sgt. Tyler D. Thomas, left, and Cpl. Denzel A. Tanchez prepare the engine of a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter in preparation for storage Nov. 2 as part of the transition to the MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air S... More

Spouses train as Marines during Jane Wayne day

Spouses train as Marines during Jane Wayne day

Myrlaine Beauvais low-crawls across a field as part of the Marine Corps martial arts program station during a Jane Wayne day March 22 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Ai... More

Pfc. Anthony F. Paderes prepares to refuel a CH-46E

Pfc. Anthony F. Paderes prepares to refuel a CH-46E

Pfc. Anthony F. Paderes prepares to refuel a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter landing at a forward-arming and refueling point April 3 at the Central Training Area near Camp Hansen. At a FARP, helicopters can refuel... More

An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter and a UH-1Y helicopter

An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter and a UH-1Y helicopter

An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter and a UH-1Y helicopter depart Kadena Air Base for surface-to-air missile simulation training on Ie Shima April 12. Marines used foam missiles nicknamed “smokey SAMs” during the t... More

Capt. Kyle J. Service, right, and Capt. William Seabrook

Capt. Kyle J. Service, right, and Capt. William Seabrook

Capt. Kyle J. Service, right, and Capt. William Seabrook pilot a KC-130J Super Hercules to an aviation-delivered ground refueling exercise on Ie Shima, April 15. The landing zone on Ie Shima consisted of a dirt... More

General briefs Okinawa Marines. U.S. Marine expeditionary force

General briefs Okinawa Marines. U.S. Marine expeditionary force

Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr. speaks to Marines and sailors at Robert’s Field on Camp Kinser May 6. Glueck spoke to Marines and sailors assigned to III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations... More

Top General: III MEF, Marines vital to Asia-Pacific

Top General: III MEF, Marines vital to Asia-Pacific

Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr. speaks to Marines and sailors at Robert’s Field on Camp Kinser May 6. Glueck spoke to Marines and sailors assigned to III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations... More

Crewmasters serve as jack-of-all-trades

Crewmasters serve as jack-of-all-trades

Pfc. Anthony D. Black turns on an auxiliary power unit to start an engine on a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft May 8 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Black is crewmaster a with Marine Aerial Refueler Transp... More

Marines, sailors evacuate injured Marine from JWTC

Marines, sailors evacuate injured Marine from JWTC

Lance Cpl. Robert A. Weimer recovers from surgery at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa May 9 after suffering a complex leg fracture during training at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Camp Gonsalves. Following the... More

Marine saves child’s life, awarded Air Force medal

Marine saves child’s life, awarded Air Force medal

Staff Sgt. Benjamin G. Whalen displays his Air Force Achievement Medal July 8 at the 18th Wing Headquarters on Kadena Air Base. Whalen was awarded for rescuing a 14-year-old boy at the Hagerstrom Pool on the ai... More

Yoshihiko Fukuda, left, and Col. Robert V. Boucher

Yoshihiko Fukuda, left, and Col. Robert V. Boucher

Yoshihiko Fukuda, left, and Col. Robert V. Boucher discuss the off-load of 12 MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft at the port facility at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 30. The aircraft arrived by co... More

Marines with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262

Marines with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262

Marines with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (HMM-262) off-load 12 MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft at the port facility at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 30. The aircraft arrived by commerc... More

Cpl. Chris A. Fernandez provides security during a

Cpl. Chris A. Fernandez provides security during a

Cpl. Chris A. Fernandez provides security during a training exercise July 30 at Landing Zone Falcon in the Central Training Area. The mission was to insert via helicopter into an area, secure the landing zone, ... More

Marines beautify home for elderly

Marines beautify home for elderly

Seaman Apprentice Charles J. Foster mows grass Aug. 2 at the Ichijo-en Elders’ Home. Marines and sailors with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, volunteered to g... More

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