A balloon is displayed at the grand opening of the Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Community Center on Camp McTureous, Okinawa, Japan, April 23, 2021. MCCS hosted the grand opening of the Camp McTureous Community Center which included a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate its addition to the installation. The center is available for Status of Forces Agreement members and their families to rent for a wide range of activities and events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild) - A balloon is displayed at the grand opening of the Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Community Center on Camp McTureous, Okinawa, Japan, April 23, 2021. MCCS hosted the grand opening of the Camp McTureous Community Center which included a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate its addition to the installation. The center is available for Status of Forces Agreement members and their families to rent for a wide range of activities and events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joy Kitashima, the sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC), reads the Superior Achievement Award to Shawn Curtis, the MCIPAC safety director with the Installation Safety Office, on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, April 26, 2021. The 2020 Marine Corps Ground Safety Awards recognizes commands and individuals for their significant contributions and accomplishments in the field of safety and mishap prevention during the fiscal year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Karis Mattingly) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joy Kitashima, the sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC), reads the Superior Achievement Award to Shawn Curtis, the MCIPAC safety director with the Installation Safety Office, on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, April 26, 2021. The 2020 Marine Corps Ground Safety Awards recognizes commands and individuals for their significant contributions and accomplishments in the field of safety and mishap prevention during the fiscal year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Karis Mattingly)
Col. Perry talks to Kenei Tanahara (left), Kushi district mayor, and Tsuneo Shimabukuro about the pictures in the display. - Col. Perry talks to Kenei Tanahara (left), Kushi district mayor, and Tsuneo Shimabukuro about the pictures in the display.
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Installations Pacific, conduct a turret drill with an Oshkosh P-19R Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, April 7, 2021. EFR specialist Marines with H&HS provide aircraft rescue and firefighting services in support of airfield operations and respond to any fire-related emergencies and situations with a maximum response time of five minutes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild) - U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Installations Pacific, conduct a turret drill with an Oshkosh P-19R Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, April 7, 2021. EFR specialist Marines with H&HS provide aircraft rescue and firefighting services in support of airfield operations and respond to any fire-related emergencies and situations with a maximum response time of five minutes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild)
U.S. Marines and Okinawa residents engage in a bilingual conversation during the English discussion class at the chapel on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma (MCAS), Okinawa, Japan, March 16, 2021. The Futenma Chapel English discussion provides U.S. Marines and Okinawa residents with an opportunity to learn each other's languages and share their cultures. The discussion is held every Tuesday at the MCAS Futenma Chapel at 6:30 p.m. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Terry Wong) - U.S. Marines and Okinawa residents engage in a bilingual conversation during the English discussion class at the chapel on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma (MCAS), Okinawa, Japan, March 16, 2021. The Futenma Chapel English discussion provides U.S. Marines and Okinawa residents with an opportunity to learn each other's languages and share their cultures. The discussion is held every Tuesday at the MCAS Futenma Chapel at 6:30 p.m. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Terry Wong)
Kata Tanaka, the lead guitarist with Mattalica, a Metallica tribute band, performs during the 2021 Hansen Festival on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, March 13, 2021. The festival is hosted annually to encourage camaraderie within the U.S. military community through an assortment of food, fun-filled activities and live performances. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild) - Kata Tanaka, the lead guitarist with Mattalica, a Metallica tribute band, performs during the 2021 Hansen Festival on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, March 13, 2021. The festival is hosted annually to encourage camaraderie within the U.S. military community through an assortment of food, fun-filled activities and live performances. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jerre’al Hayles, a Pacific trial team paralegal with the Legal Service Support Section, displays her certificate of commendation for winning the 2020 Trial Service Office (TSO) Marine of the Year award on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, March 10, 2021. Hayles won the 2020 TSO Marine of the Year award for going above and beyond the expectations and duties within the unit. Hayles is a native of Smithfield, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Karis Mattingly) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jerre’al Hayles, a Pacific trial team paralegal with the Legal Service Support Section, displays her certificate of commendation for winning the 2020 Trial Service Office (TSO) Marine of the Year award on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, March 10, 2021. Hayles won the 2020 TSO Marine of the Year award for going above and beyond the expectations and duties within the unit. Hayles is a native of Smithfield, Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Karis Mattingly)
Survivors of the 2011 Great East Japan earthquake and tsunami are handed flowers during the 10 year anniversary ceremony of the disaster in Kesennuma, Japan, March 11, 2021. U.S. service members, survivors of the 2011 Great East Japan earthquake and tsunami and Japanese officials stood side-by-side in honoring the 10 year anniversary. U.S. service members, survivors of the 2011 Great East Japan earthquake and tsunami and Japanese officials stood side-by-side in honoring the 10 year anniversary. The U.S. response, Operation Tomodachi, would become the largest Japan-U.S. bilateral operation, involving nearly 25,000 U.S. service members that assisted with aid efforts across the affected areas of Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild) - Survivors of the 2011 Great East Japan earthquake and tsunami are handed flowers during the 10 year anniversary ceremony of the disaster in Kesennuma, Japan, March 11, 2021. U.S. service members, survivors of the 2011 Great East Japan earthquake and tsunami and Japanese officials stood side-by-side in honoring the 10 year anniversary. U.S. service members, survivors of the 2011 Great East Japan earthquake and tsunami and Japanese officials stood side-by-side in honoring the 10 year anniversary. The U.S. response, Operation Tomodachi, would become the largest Japan-U.S. bilateral operation, involving nearly 25,000 U.S. service members that assisted with aid efforts across the affected areas of Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild)
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Hayden Huntington, a tropospheric scatter radio multi-channel equipment operator with 1st Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18, opens a customized gift during Operation Valentine on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 11, 2020.Operation Valentine serves as an avenue to keep service members and loved ones connected by delivering them personalized Valentine's Day gifts requested by their families. Huntington is native of Norwalk, Ohio. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Hayden Huntington, a tropospheric scatter radio multi-channel equipment operator with 1st Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18, opens a customized gift during Operation Valentine on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 11, 2020.Operation Valentine serves as an avenue to keep service members and loved ones connected by delivering them personalized Valentine's Day gifts requested by their families. Huntington is native of Norwalk, Ohio. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Avery Luengo, the platoon sergeant for G-6 Customer Service Branch, reads his book on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 12, 2020. Luengo remains proactive with his Marines and his own duties by being a force multiplier and exceeding the standard of a noncommissioned officer by earning several awards and certifications through various demanding billets. Luengo is a native of Reynosa, Mexico, and McAllen, Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Karis Mattingly) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Avery Luengo, the platoon sergeant for G-6 Customer Service Branch, reads his book on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 12, 2020. Luengo remains proactive with his Marines and his own duties by being a force multiplier and exceeding the standard of a noncommissioned officer by earning several awards and certifications through various demanding billets. Luengo is a native of Reynosa, Mexico, and McAllen, Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Karis Mattingly)