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
Marines and sailors run to the obstacle course May
Marines and sailors run to the obstacle course May 1 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during a battalion super squad competition. The competition builds unit cohesion between the Headquarters and Service Bat... More
The Island Warriors, a soccer team consisting of Marines
The Island Warriors, a soccer team consisting of Marines and sailors, practice corner kicks May 11 on Camp Courtney before a match against students from the Meio University Football Club. The ranks of the Islan... More
Amy J. Hall, right, explains what food is being served
Amy J. Hall, right, explains what food is being served May 16 during a brunch at Camp Foster between military spouses and members of the Nago Women’s Group. The brunch was a way for the group to experience diff... More
U.S. Marines offload their equipment from the Westpac
U.S. Marines offload their equipment from the Westpac Express high-speed vessel at Pyeongtaek Port, Republic of Korea, June 9 in preparation for Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-7. The Marines are preparing fo... More
Marines and sailors gather to discuss their views on
Marines and sailors gather to discuss their views on diversity Dec. 2 during Diversity Observance Day on Camp Hansen. The event participants were chosen based on their different backgrounds, and discussed what ... More
Marines and sailors watch Gunnery Sgt. Jaime A. Hernandez
Marines and sailors watch Gunnery Sgt. Jaime A. Hernandez demonstrate how to properly complete the obstacle course May 1 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during a battalion super squad competition. The compe... More
Lance Cpl. Steven E. Martinez, far right, a Fort Lauderdale,
Lance Cpl. Steven E. Martinez, far right, a Fort Lauderdale, Fla., native, runs to board an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft May 6 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The Osprey's crew executed confined aerial... More
Sgt. Kyle J. Twigg, a Honolulu, Hawaii, native, right,
Sgt. Kyle J. Twigg, a Honolulu, Hawaii, native, right, shakes hands with Wataru Fukuhara, the Meio University Football Club captain May 11 on Camp Courtney before a coin toss to determine which side of the fiel... More
Amy J. Hall, left, speaks with a member of the Nago
Amy J. Hall, left, speaks with a member of the Nago Women’s Group May 16 during a brunch at Camp Foster. The brunch was one of many events in which the women’s group participates with U.S. military spouses to s... More
U.S. Marines disembark the Westpac Express high-speed
U.S. Marines disembark the Westpac Express high-speed vessel at Pyeongtaek Port, Republic of Korea, June 9 prior to the start of Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-7. KMEP 14-7 is part of a series of regularly s... More
Staff Sgt. Edward Fairley, center, speaks about his
Staff Sgt. Edward Fairley, center, speaks about his thoughts on diversity to Petty Officer 2nd Class Dane O. Castello, right, and Petty Officer 1st Class Roman G. Gatica Dec. 2 during Diversity Observance Day o... More
Marines navigate through an obstacle course May 1
Marines navigate through an obstacle course May 1 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during a battalion super squad competition. The competition physically and mentally challenges participants with hikes, obs... More
Lance Cpl. Branden I. Mangus, a Canton, Ga., native,
Lance Cpl. Branden I. Mangus, a Canton, Ga., native, looks out from the back of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft May 6 ensuring a safe descent prior to landing at Kadena Air Base. The Osprey's crew executed ... More
Kyohei Otome, a Meio University Football Club player,
Kyohei Otome, a Meio University Football Club player, makes a corner kick May 11 on Camp Courtney during a match against the Island Warriors. The Island Warriors were able to stop Meio FC from scoring just afte... More
Aya Shinjyo, left, shares a laugh with Audrey C. Mills,
Aya Shinjyo, left, shares a laugh with Audrey C. Mills, center, and her sister-in-law, Jewell Mills, May 16 during a brunch at Camp Foster. The brunch is a way for U.S. military spouses and Okinawa residents to... More
U.S. Marines offload equipment from the Westpac Express
U.S. Marines offload equipment from the Westpac Express high-speed vessel at Pyeongtaek Port, Republic of Korea, June 9 in preparation for Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-7. KMEP is a regularly scheduled, com... More
Retired Sgt. Maj. Gonzalo A. Vasquez speaks with Marines
Retired Sgt. Maj. Gonzalo A. Vasquez speaks with Marines and sailors about his thoughts on diversity Dec. 2 during Diversity Observance Day on Camp Hansen. “In the U.S., we celebrate numerous observances, such ... More
Marines and sailors race through an obstacle course
Marines and sailors race through an obstacle course May 1 during a battalion super squad competition at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Super squad builds camaraderie between Marines and sailors who would not... More
Lance Cpl. Branden I. Mangus, a Canton, Ga., native,
Lance Cpl. Branden I. Mangus, a Canton, Ga., native, sits on the ramp of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft May 6 during routine flight operations. The Osprey flew from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to Kade... More
Sgt. Kyle J. Twigg, a Honolulu, Hawaii, native, makes
Sgt. Kyle J. Twigg, a Honolulu, Hawaii, native, makes a goal kick May 11 on Camp Courtney during a match against students with the Meio University Football Club. The match showcased the talents of the service m... More
Members of the Nago Women’s Group interact with family
Members of the Nago Women’s Group interact with family and friends of Amy J. Hall May 16 during a brunch at her home on Camp Foster. Events such as this give the group members a better understanding of the dail... More
U.S. Marines offload an M777A2 lightweight 155 mm howitzer
U.S. Marines offload an M777A2 lightweight 155 mm howitzer from the Westpac Express high-speed vessel at Pyeongtaek Port, Republic of Korea, June 9 in preparation for Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-7. During... More
Retired Sgt. Maj. Gonzalo A. Vasquez speaks with Marines
Retired Sgt. Maj. Gonzalo A. Vasquez speaks with Marines and sailors about his thoughts on diversity Dec. 2 during Diversity Observance Day on Camp Hansen. “In the U.S., we celebrate numerous observances, such ... More
Marines and sailors execute Marine Corps Martial Arts
Marines and sailors execute Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques May 1 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during a battalion super squad competition. Super squad is a physically demanding competition t... More
Capt. Ivan C. Morin, a Houston, Texas, native, pilots
Capt. Ivan C. Morin, a Houston, Texas, native, pilots an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft May 6 from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to Kadena Air Base during routine training. Morin executed confined aerial l... More
The Island Warriors, wearing blue shirts, shake hands
The Island Warriors, wearing blue shirts, shake hands with members of the Meio University Football Club May 11 on Camp Courtney after competing in a soccer match. Both teams said they would enjoy playing each o... More
U.S. Marines offload vehicles and equipment from the
U.S. Marines offload vehicles and equipment from the Westpac Express high-speed vessel at Pyeongtaek Port, Republic of Korea, June 9 in preparation for Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-7. During the exercise, ... More
Retired Sgt. Maj. Gonzalo A. Vasquez speaks with Marines
Retired Sgt. Maj. Gonzalo A. Vasquez speaks with Marines and sailors about his thoughts on diversity Dec. 2 during Diversity Observance Day on Camp Hansen. “In the U.S., we celebrate numerous observances, such ... More
Marines and sailors execute squad pushups May 1 during
Marines and sailors execute squad pushups May 1 during a battalion super squad competition at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Super squad competitors need to work as a team to successfully complete physically... More
Lance Cpl. Steven E. Martinez, a Fort Lauderdale, Fla.,
Lance Cpl. Steven E. Martinez, a Fort Lauderdale, Fla., native, observes the ground from the hatch of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft May 6 during routine training at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The c... More
Soccer players with the Meio University Football Club
Soccer players with the Meio University Football Club and Island Warriors pose for a photo May 11 on Camp Courtney after competing in a soccer match. The game was a way for the military and the Meio university ... More
U.S. Marines load vehicles and equipment onto tractor
U.S. Marines load vehicles and equipment onto tractor trailers at Pyeongtaek Port, Republic of Korea, June 9 in preparation for Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-7. KMEP 14-7 promotes interoperability between R... More
Staff Sgt. Edward Fairley, from Gulfport, Mississippi,
Staff Sgt. Edward Fairley, from Gulfport, Mississippi, talks to Marines and sailors about his thoughts on diversity Dec. 2 during Diversity Observance Day on Camp Hansen. “Equality is something that we are all ... More
Fourth squad poses with the first place trophy they
Fourth squad poses with the first place trophy they won at a battalion super squad competition May 1 at Camp Hansen. The competitors learned each other’s strengths and weaknesses to overcome the obstacles in th... More
Chief Warrant Officer Anton J. Cuevas, a native of
Chief Warrant Officer Anton J. Cuevas, a native of Fayetteville, N.C., presents a plaque to the Meio University Football Club coach to thank the team for participating in a soccer match May 11 on Camp Courtney.... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Matthew J. Gorboty, right, shakes
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Matthew J. Gorboty, right, shakes hands with a Republic of Korea Marine at Pyeongtaek Port, South Korea, June 9 after arriving for Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-7. KMEP strengthens rela... More
Marines prepare to engage their targets during the
Marines prepare to engage their targets during the intermediate portion of the Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Program May 1 on Camp Hansen as part of a battalion super squad competition. Marines typically use... More
Marines engage targets during the intermediate portion
Marines engage targets during the intermediate portion of the Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Program May 1 on Camp Hansen as part of a battalion super squad competition. The Marines that participated in supe... More
Marines engage targets during the intermediate portion
Marines engage targets during the intermediate portion of the Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Program May 1 on Camp Hansen as part of a battalion super squad competition. The Marines that participated in super... More