Phrogs finish final flight
October 3, 2013 — CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 made their final flight from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Sept. 30 to await final disposition at Camp Kinser. The CH-46Es, affectionately nicknamed “Phrogs,” were retired to make way for the MV-22B Osprey as part of a one-for-one replacement. The Phrog has been a part of MORE
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Philippine Armed Forces members, Marines train for emergencies
October 3, 2013 — Armed Forces of the Philippines members and U.S. Marines conducted bilateral aircraft rescue and firefighting training during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2014 Sept. 26 at Clark Air Field, Pampanga, Republic of the Philippines.PHIBLEX 14 is an annual, bilateral training exercise focused on enhancing security and stability within the region. The day MORE
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Course strengthens disaster response
October 3, 2013 — Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force participated in the joint humanitarian operations course Sept. 23-24 at Camp Courtney. The course was designed and taught by members of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance, that is responsible for leading and organizing the U.S. government’s response MORE
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Fox Battery prepares for live-fire
October 3, 2013 — Okinawa-based artillerymen are currently deployed to the Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, from Sept. 25 - Oct. 18 in support of Artillery Relocation Training Program 13-3.Battery F is with 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Bn., 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the MORE
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Sesame Street visits Okinawa military installations
October 3, 2013 — As Elmo took the stage, children of all ages stood up to join him in a dance as the Sesame Street party began. The Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families visited Okinawa Sept. 25 - Oct. 2 to host a series of performances for military families. The touring group performed at Kadena Air Base and Camps Foster, Kinser and Courtney during MORE
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Marine volunteers ensure safety of Kin Town children
October 3, 2013 — Marines, community volunteers and police officers with the Ishikawa Police Department came together for the department’s traffic safety campaign to assist with crosswalk duties Sept. 23-30 near the Kin Elementary School in Kin Town, Okinawa.Local police departments throughout Okinawa implement traffic safety campaigns in order to promote MORE
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Seabees increase jungle readiness, survivability
October 3, 2013 — Deep in the Northern Training Area – 17,500 acres of dense jungle occupied by poisonous spiders and three species of venomous snakes – 63 Seabees with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 woke to barking Marine Corps instructors Sept. 22, motivating them through the final stage of their eight-day training at the Jungle Warfare Training Center. The MORE
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Marines, sailors compete for division title
October 3, 2013 — Rifle squads serve as the cornerstone of Marine combat operations, providing one of the basic foundations that influence mission accomplishment. The tactics that dictate the success of rifle-squad operations are among the most fundamental skill-sets a Marine posseses. Six Marine rifle squads from throughout 3rd Marine Division, III Marine MORE
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3rd MLG spouses spend day in combat boots
October 3, 2013 — Standing in formation, covered and aligned, spouses of Marines and sailors listened intently to the opening remarks of the 4th annual Spouses Warrior Day Sept. 27 at Camp Hansen. Following the remarks and the issuing of orders, the spouses were dismissed to carry out the plan of the day. However, this day was filled with typical training events MORE
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Couples find communication “key” to marital bliss at workshop
October 3, 2013 — Service members and status of forces agreement personnel with Marine Corps Installations Pacific and III Marine Expeditionary Force gathered at the Education Center on Camp Foster recently for the “Keys to a Healthy Marriage” workshop.The workshop, sponsored by Marine Corps Community Services Okinawa, was designed to help married and engaged MORE
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