CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan- Participants help each
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan- Participants help each other wrap different gift items during a Furoshiki gift wrapping class Nov. 21 at the Family Readiness Center aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Furoshiki, t... More
Cpl. Andre Thomas, right, tries food prepared by students
Cpl. Andre Thomas, right, tries food prepared by students and volunteers in the Camp Courtney English language class at the Urumin Welfare Center Dec. 10. Okinawan students and Marine volunteers got together at... More
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Cpl. Stephany Trujillo,
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Cpl. Stephany Trujillo, left, and Sgt. Jevon Hudson prepare a batch of chocolate chip pancakes Aug. 11 for Friday pancake night at the base chapel aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japa... More
A Marine, right, with 7th Communication Battalion,
A Marine, right, with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF pounds rice to make mochi Jan. 16 at Hikarigaoka Nursing Home in Okinawa, Japan. Marines, sailors an... More
Capt. Erin Demchko makes rice cakes, known as mochi,
Capt. Erin Demchko makes rice cakes, known as mochi, with Okinawa residents Jan. 8 at Shioya Sub-village Hall in Uruma City, Okinawa, Japan. Okinawa residents invited Marines to partake and experience this trad... More
USO boosts morale with Victory Belles
The Victory Belles, from left to right, Dody D. Nolan, Mandi Ridgedell and Rebecca Nugent, perform for service members July 3 during a USO-sponsored event at the Courtney Theater on Camp Courtney. The performer... More
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan —
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan — A C-12 Huron lands on the revitalized air field after the ribbon cutting ceremony in honor of the completion of phase two of the Marine Corps Air Station Futen... More
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 refuel
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 refuel an AV-8B Harrier jet during a forward arming and refueling point operation at Ie Shima Training Range Feb. 28. The Harriers, part of Marine Attack Squadron 3... More
Cpl. Benjamin Bacon supervises as Pfc. Jason Slack
Cpl. Benjamin Bacon supervises as Pfc. Jason Slack performs an arm bar from the guard at Camp Linton, New Zealand, during exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black, Aug. 25, 2015. Marines trained to achieve ... More
Lance Cpl. Zachary Hagestad, from Minneapolis, Minnesota,
Lance Cpl. Zachary Hagestad, from Minneapolis, Minnesota, prepares coordinates to simulate a call for fire at Camp Linton, New Zealand, during exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black, Aug. 13, 2015. Hagest... More
New Zealand Army Soldiers and U.S. Marines arrive to
New Zealand Army Soldiers and U.S. Marines arrive to Waiouru Military Training Area, New Zealand, during exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black, Aug. 27, 2015. Kiwi soldiers and U.S. Marines collectively ... More
New Zealand Soldiers, U.S. Marines share techniques for upcoming artil...
New Zealand Army Sgts. Kyle Ward, left, and Andrew Smith show U.S. Marines a 105mm L118 Light Gun during exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black, Aug. 13, 2015. The U.S. Marines are preparing for a bilater... More
NAGO, OKINAWA, Japan— Service members sing Christmas
NAGO, OKINAWA, Japan— Service members sing Christmas carols to a group of elderly residents Dec. 15 at the Okinawa Airakuen Sanatorium in Nago, Okinawa, Japan. Volunteers also brought freshly baked chocolate ch... More
CLR-3 adds streamer, celebrates Corps’ birthday in February
Lance Cpl. Daniel N. Meggerson places a streamer on Combat Logistics Regiment 3’s colors in recognition of its support of Operation Damayan. Marines with CLR-3 also celebrated the 238th Marine Corps’ Birthday ... More
New Zealand Army Gunner Nathan Cookson, left, races
New Zealand Army Gunner Nathan Cookson, left, races U.S. Marine Capt. Ryan Von Rembow to see who can assemble the IW Steyr faster, Aug. 11, 2015, at Camp Linton, New Zealand. The New Zealand Army Soldiers intro... More
Marines Overcome Obstacles in New Zealand
U.S. Marine Sgt. Matthew Russell, left, balances across a rope bridge while navigating the obstacle course at Camp Linton, New Zealand, during exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black, Aug. 17, 2015. New Ze... More
KADENA AIR BASE, Okinawa, Japan – Participants of the
KADENA AIR BASE, Okinawa, Japan – Participants of the Four Chaplains Run begin the course Feb. 3 on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. Chaplains and other members of the military community on Okinawa memorialized... More
New Zealand Army Pvt. Kyash Balsara, left, fires at
New Zealand Army Pvt. Kyash Balsara, left, fires at the simulated enemy at Camp Linton, New Zealand, during exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black, Aug. 18, 2015. New Zealand Army Soldiers shared their pa... More
U.S. Marine Pfc. David Cook rolls over the rope net
U.S. Marine Pfc. David Cook rolls over the rope net while navigating the obstacle course at Camp Linton, New Zealand, during exercise Joint Assault Signals Company Black, Aug. 17, 2015. New Zealand Army Soldier... More
A staff member cuts a cake to commemorate the USO’s
A staff member cuts a cake to commemorate the USO’s 74th birthday in conjunction with a 2015 Super Bowl party at the Camp Foster USO Feb. 2. The celebration included a live broadcast of the football game being... More
Marines with 4th Marine Regiment listen to the recited
Marines with 4th Marine Regiment listen to the recited history of their regiment Jan. 31 during a ceremony commemorating the reconstitution of the 4th Marine Regiment at the Beach Head club on Camp Hansen. The ... More
Master Chief Petty Officer Eric S. Anderson, left,
Master Chief Petty Officer Eric S. Anderson, left, and Chief Petty Officer Sandra M. Go-Lubiano cut a cake April 1 on Camp Hansen during a celebration of the 121st Chief Petty Officer Birthday. The cake cutting... More
Marines present 4th Marine Regiment’s battle streamers
Marines present 4th Marine Regiment’s battle streamers during a rededication ceremony in honor of their 101st birthday April 3 at Camp Schwab. 4th Marines activated their colors April 16, 1914. The Marines are ... More
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
University students, Marines tear down language barrier
Catherine C. Latham relates personal experiences during an English club meeting at Meio University May 21 in Nago. Latham started the club in 1994 after two students came to her wishing to improve their English... More
U.S. Marine Col. Preston W. Jones speaks to students
U.S. Marine Col. Preston W. Jones speaks to students and instructors of the Japan Joint Staff College July 3 at Camp Courtney. The discussion gave the students and instructors an overview of the III Marine Expe... More
Above the dohyo, or sumo ring, is a roof designed as
Above the dohyo, or sumo ring, is a roof designed as a Shinto shrine’s roof to symbolize the sacred nature of the sport. This is just one example of the influence that Shinto has on sumo. Photo by Maj. Giuseppe... More
U.S. Marines and sailors onboard the USS Essex (LHD-2),
U.S. Marines and sailors onboard the USS Essex (LHD-2), wait to load food and water supplies onto a CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditio... More
Motorcyclists don personal protective equipment during
Motorcyclists don personal protective equipment during the advanced rider track day held on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma July 16. Motorcyclists aboard Okinawa are given several opportunities throughout the ... More
Camp Courtney remains vigilant during exercise
Emergency responders rush to assist Staff Sgt. Jarod E. Vedsted with Military Police District North who was role playing as an officer wounded by terrorists during the scenario-based exercise Constant Vigilance... More
Lance Cpl. Jamal Mista, an electrician with EOPS Company,
Lance Cpl. Jamal Mista, an electrician with EOPS Company, removes wood forms Oct. 3 used to hold the concrete ceiling above. Mista had been participating in an engineering civil action project in Bangladesh sin... More
Exercise ensures continued safety
First Lt. Diane J. Salmela, one of the initial on-scene commanders, briefs information regarding the situation and security measures recorded earlier on the side of one of the emergency vehicles during Mission ... More
Seaman Mason Smith (left) and Lance Cpl. Kirksey Dodd
Seaman Mason Smith (left) and Lance Cpl. Kirksey Dodd (right), acting as first responders, provide first aid to mock casualty Lance Cpl. Kevin Wildman after Wildman was evacuated from the scene of a notional ex... More
Symposium highlights training options at center
Marines use the indoor simulated marksmanship trainer at the Training Devices Expo Oct. 5. The ISMT is designed to enhance the warriors's marksmanship abilities and weapon employment techniques to prepare for a... More
Corps' senior medical officer visits Okinawa
Rear Adm. Michael H. Anderson, middle, medical officer to the Marine Corps, with Headquarters Marine Corps' Health Services, examines a trauma mannequin at III Marine Expeditionary Force's Tactical Medical Simu... More
Performing arts group motivates service members
Members of the group, Helping Youth Prepare for Excellence, perform a stomp routine during a show held at the United Service Organizations on Camp Hansen Oct. 6. The purpose of H.Y.P.E.'s performance was to con... More
Seaman Cody M. Fitzgerald, a logistics specialist,
Seaman Cody M. Fitzgerald, a logistics specialist, and Pfc. David M. Bell, a flight clearance operator, both with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, remove debris from aro... More
At the 41st Annual Naha Tsunahiki, or Naha Great Tug
At the 41st Annual Naha Tsunahiki, or Naha Great Tug of War, actors dressed to symbolize the Battle of East and West, which dates back to the 17th century, stand atop the rope and yell out commands in hopes tha... More
Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine
Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, discuss plans for moving the supplies with the role players during a disaster relief training exercise held on Camp Hansen Oct. 10. Du... More
Air Crash Fire Rescue members become fire-officer qualified
Marines and an airman from Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting formulate a detailed plan of attack for a fire scenario during the Fire Officer One course on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Oct. 12. (U.S. Marine ... More
Sailors with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine
Sailors with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, stand at the position of attention during remarks at a cake-cutting ceremony in honor of the U.S. Navy's 236th birthday on Camp Foster, Oct. 13.
US Navy celebrates 236th Birthday
Sailors with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, stand at the position of attention during remarks at a cake-cutting ceremony in honor of the U.S. Navy's 236th birthday on Camp Foster, Oc... More
Sgt. Carlos S. Pereyra, regimental embarkation chief,
Sgt. Carlos S. Pereyra, regimental embarkation chief, shows Marines where to properly place the center of balance mark on a vehicle during embarkation training on Camp Kinser, Oct. 14. Pereyra is assigned to Co... More
Mess hall: first choice for Marines, sailors
Marines and sailors stationed on Camp Foster await their self-created Oki-burrito at the Foster Mess Hall, Oct. 14. The new Oki-burrito is part of a new island-wide campaign to encourage Marines and sailors to ... More
Families unite to remember. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
Family members say a prayer during the Walk to Remember ceremony at the chapel on Camp Lester, Oct. 15. The ceremony is held by the Angel Babies support group, which helps families affected by prenatal loss. (U... More
3rd MLG celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The Ballet Folklorico de Mexicano Okinawa performs for U.S. service members and civilians during the 23rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Month observance during a celebration at Camp Kinser's Surfside ballroom, Oct. ... More
AFP, US ceremony shows bilateral partnership
Brig. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake, commanding general of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force, addresses an audience during the opening ceremony of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2012 ... More
Col. John Ostrowsky, left, Humanitarian Assessment
Col. John Ostrowsky, left, Humanitarian Assessment Survey Team officer in charge, holds a young child shortly after helping him into a vehicle in Lopburi, Thailand, Oct. 18. The HAST assisted affected Thai comm... More
Japan Minister of Foreign Affairs Koichiro Gemba walks
Japan Minister of Foreign Affairs Koichiro Gemba walks to the air traffic control tower at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Oct. 19 with Brig. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake, commanding general of 3rd Marine Expediti... More
Japan Minister for Foreign Affairs Koichiro Gemba walks
Japan Minister for Foreign Affairs Koichiro Gemba walks to the air traffic control tower here with Brig. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake, commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionar... More
Participants in the United Service Organization’s 2011
Participants in the United Service Organization’s 2011 Goodwill Golf Course enjoy a buffet lunch before the door prizes are awarded at Taiyo Golf Course in Okinawa, Japan Oct. 21. The USO is a private, nonprofi... More
Col. Andrew R. MacMannis, left, listens to Sgt. Maj.
Col. Andrew R. MacMannis, left, listens to Sgt. Maj. Gonzalo Vasquez, right, during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2011. MacMannis was responsible for the employment of more than 2,200 Marines and sailors while co... More
The III Marine Expeditionary Force Band performs for
The III Marine Expeditionary Force Band performs for local nationals, tourists and SOFA-status members residing on island during a Sunday parade on Kokusai Street in downtown Naha Oct. 23. Each Sunday, the stre... More
Lance Cpl. Cody Lindeman, left, a machine gunner with
Lance Cpl. Cody Lindeman, left, a machine gunner with BLT 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, communicates with a Philippine Marine during the mock mechanized amphibious assault at the Naval Training Facility in San Mi... More
LOGCOM leadership visits III MEF
Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson talks with personnel at the motor pool of Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, on Camp Foster during his visit to Okinawa Oct. 25.... More
Marines with 9th ESB stand at attention as the Marines’
Marines with 9th ESB stand at attention as the Marines’ Hymn plays at 9th ESB’s Marine Corps birthday ball at The Palms Club on Camp Hansen Oct. 29. This year marks the Corps’ 236th birthday.
Equipment strengthens link between air, ground
A team of Marines from Marine Air Support Squadron 2 and Marine Aerial Refeuler Transport Squadron 152 test the Marine air-ground task force aerial palette system/special airborne response system while mid-flig... More
Youth celebrate red ribbon week
Staff Sgt. Alexander J. Bush, a sousaphonist with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band, plays music for a crowd of children from Zukeran Elementary School on Camp Foster Oct. 28 during the school’s Red Ribbo... More
USO Futenma reopens, US Marine Corps Photo
Col. James G. Flynn, center right, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Sgt. Maj. Brent L. Cook, far right, sergeant major of MCAS Futenma, and Freddie Cotton, center, manager of USO Futenma,... More
U.S. Marine Chief Warrant Officer Natee Kietchai, Thai
U.S. Marine Chief Warrant Officer Natee Kietchai, Thai subject-matter expert for the humanitarian assistance survey team from III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducts an assessment of Lopburi, Thailand, Oct. 30... More
Marines unhook latches holding a tent together to set
Marines unhook latches holding a tent together to set it up during Exercise Command and Control on Camp Courtney Nov. 1. Each tent only takes six Marines eight minutes to erect. The Marines are assigned to Head... More
Marines, JGSDF share techniques
Sgt. John W. Hooser III, an instructor with Special Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, checks the knots tied by the members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during tactical rope su... More
Republic of Korea ambassador to Japan visits MCAS Futenma
Republic of Korea Ambassador Shin Kak Soo is greeted by Col. James G. Flynn during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Nov. 2. The visit was meant to familiarize Soo with Marine operations on Okinawa an... More
US Marine Corps Forces, Korea general encourages Combat Logistics Batt...
Maj. Gen. Michael R. Regner, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Korea, speaks to members of Combat Logistics Battalion 4 at a formation held on Camp Foster Nov. 3. During the formation, Regner shared storie... More
Simulator enables call-for-fire training
David E. Gaul shows Marine leaders and other virtual trainer staff the capabilities of the supporting arms virtual trainer on Camp Hansen Nov. 3. The SAVT facilitates calling for indirect fire on different type... More
Energy, installations, environment secretary visits
Jackalyne Pfannenstiel (center), assistant secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations and Environment, Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri (right), commanding general for Marine Corps Installations Pacific, and Jos... More
Marine Corps University plans to improve education
Maj. Gen. Thomas M. Murray speaks to officers attending the Expeditionary Warfare School through the College of Distance Education and Training, part of the Marine Corps University, during a brief at the Ocean ... More
Marines exit onto a balcony to don gas masks during
Marines exit onto a balcony to don gas masks during level four mission-oriented protective posture training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Nov. 4. The training was conducted to increase the Marines' pr... More
Jocelyn D. McNair, the family readiness officer with
Jocelyn D. McNair, the family readiness officer with Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, presents Col. Scott E. Erdelatz, chief-of-staff for 3rd MLG and gue... More
Sgt. Shanna L. Diep high-fives an athlete as he passes
Sgt. Shanna L. Diep high-fives an athlete as he passes by a crowd at the 12th Annual Kadena Special Olympics on Kadena Air Base Nov. 5. Service members and civilians cheered on athletes as they arrived at the R... More
Toys for Tots receives first toy of season
The first toys of the holiday season were donated during the kick-off event for the 20th annual Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive at the exchange on Camp Foster Nov. 5.
Avoid, report harmful toads. U.S. Marine expeditionary force
The cane toad, or Bufo marinus, has recently been found at locations on Camp Kinser. The toad, which has not been found on any other Marine Corps installation on the island, can be identified by their skin, whi... More
MARFORPAC commander visits island
Lt. Gen. Duane D. Thiessen, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, speaks to a gym full of Marines on the House of Pain’s basketball court on Camp Hansen Nov. 9. Thiessen spoke to Marines at townhall-s... More
Dennis E. Provencher volunteers on Veterans Day for
Dennis E. Provencher volunteers on Veterans Day for Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9723 in front of the Base Exchange by passing out “Buddy” Poppies. “Buddy” Poppies are small, red, artificial flowers made by di... More
Marines connect together the poles of an OE antenna
Marines connect together the poles of an OE antenna Nov. 11. In addition to setting up the OE, the communication Marines are responsible for connecting all positions through wires, radios and transmitter boxes.... More
Marines fire M777 howitzers during live-fire training
Marines fire M777 howitzers during live-fire training here, Nov. 12. The Marines are 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. 3rd Bn., 12th Marines are conductin... More
Marines fire M777 howitzers during live-fire training
Marines fire M777 howitzers during live-fire training here, Nov. 12. The Marines are 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. 3rd Bn., 12th Marines are conductin... More
Minister of Defense Ichikawa makes a courtesy call
Minister of Defense Ichikawa makes a courtesy call to Maj. Gen. William D. Beydler, acting Okinawa area coordinator and commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, at Building 1 here Nov. 12. The purpose of... More
Cpl. Gregory D. Washington performs a security halt
Cpl. Gregory D. Washington performs a security halt during a patrol here Nov. 14. Washington is from Hotel Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Secu... More
Capt. Peter D. McGrath shows Marines the proper firing
Capt. Peter D. McGrath shows Marines the proper firing position for the M9 service pistol here Nov. 15. McGrath is the executive officer for Hotel Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Divisi... More
Smoke billows as a round travels to its target from
Smoke billows as a round travels to its target from an M777 howitzer here Nov. 16. 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force is conducting Artillery Relocation Tra... More
Smoke billows from an M777 howitzer after being fired
Smoke billows from an M777 howitzer after being fired Nov. 16. Marines are conducting live-fire exercises as part of Artillery Relocation Training Program 11-3. ARTP consists of regularly scheduled exercises on... More
A gun section works together to fire an M777 howitzer
A gun section works together to fire an M777 howitzer here Nov. 16. Marines conducted live-fire exercises as part of Artillery Relocation Training Program 11-3 from Nov. 10-22. ARTP consists of regularly schedu... More
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
“In all things there is something we can be thankful
“In all things there is something we can be thankful for because there is always someone who can be in the same shoes as you are,” said Master Gunnery Sgt. Jack S. Frazier. Freazier shared his experience and te... More
Col. James G. Flynn and Elena Takaho taste homemade
Col. James G. Flynn and Elena Takaho taste homemade Okinawa donuts at the 22nd annual Ginowan Agricultural and Industrial Festival held at the Civic Park in Ginowan City Nov. 26 and 27. The festival consisted o... More
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
Commanding general presents trophy to Futenma Mess Hall
Gunnery Sgt. Jesus A. Segura accepts the Marine Corps Installations Pacific Best Mess Hall of the Year trophy during an award ceremony at the Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Mess Hall Nov. 29. The Futenma Mess... More
III MEF, Thailand drain flooding
Marines with 3rd Marine Logistics Group prepare to pump flood water from affected areas of the Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok Nov. 29. The III Marine Expeditionary Force Flood Relief Command Elemen... More
Scout sniper named III MEF NCO of the Year
Sgt. Jeffrey T. Majka, a scout sniper team leader, deployed to Afghanistan twice, in 2009 and 2010. He earned the title of III Marine Expeditionary Force Non-commissioned Officer of the Year for his exemplary l... More
JGSDF tours medical simulation center
Mark T. Kane explains some of the curriculum at the III Marine Expeditionary Force Tactical Medical Simulation Center on Camp Hansen to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force medical personnel during a tour of the fac... More
IPAC Marine becomes one of the few
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Gary W. Connors, director of the Installation Personnel an Administrative, stands at attention while his promotion warrant is read outside building one on Camp Foster. Connors was promot... More
7th Communication Battalion prepares for exercises
Lance Cpl. Kevin A. Wildman, a technical controller with 7th Communications Battalion monitors his equipment and conducts operations checks during the battalion’s communication field exercise on Camp Hansen Dec... More
Col. David P. Olszowy, Camp Hansen camp commander and
Col. David P. Olszowy, Camp Hansen camp commander and commanding officer of III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group III MEF, thanks everyone for attending the Christmas tree lighting ceremony outside ... More
Foster hosts basketball tournament
A player with the Falcons shoots a two-point shot during the Hardwood Classic basketball tournament at the Foster Field House on Camp Foster Dec. 2.
Col. Stephen M. Neary speaks with Marines and residents
Col. Stephen M. Neary speaks with Marines and residents of Henoko at the 30th annual Christmas celebration at the USO building here Dec. 3. Neary is the the commanding officer of 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marin... More
BLT arrives in Okinawa for 31st MEU deployment
Marines of 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, began arriving Dec. 4 from Camp Pendleton, Calif., for deployment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit as the new Battalion Landing Team. The battalion has now ... More
Camp Foster Marine Thrift Shop donates $10,000 to Holiday Food Voucher...
From left, Sgt. Maj. Patrick L. Kimble, Bert Corn, Kayla Buonanno and Candace Cole display gift cards donated by Camp Foster’s Marine Thrift Shop to the Holiday Food Voucher Program at the commissary on Camp Fo... More
A Marine and an interpreter with Combat Logistics Battalion
A Marine and an interpreter with Combat Logistics Battalion 4 explain to actors portraying civilians that they are sweeping the area for improvised explosive devices during a convoy exercise Dec. 5. The actors ... More
Marines with Force Reconnaissance Platoon secure the
Marines with Force Reconnaissance Platoon secure the bridge during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard the USNS Dahl offshore of White Beach Naval Facility Dec. 5