Max, a military working dog (MWD) with Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler Provost Marshal Office, plays with his toy on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 23, 2021. MWDs are trained to conduct vehicle searches, searches of open areas, buildings, vehicles and other locations for the detection of explosives or illegal drugs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brennan J. Beauton) - Max, a military working dog (MWD) with Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler Provost Marshal Office, plays with his toy on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 23, 2021. MWDs are trained to conduct vehicle searches, searches of open areas, buildings, vehicles and other locations for the detection of explosives or illegal drugs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brennan J. Beauton)
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Moses, a combat marksmanship coach (CMC) with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, coaches a shooter, June 17, 2021, on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Moses is a native of Hoover, Alabama. CMC’s reinforce marksmanship fundamentals, oversee live-fire ranges and reinforce safety. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac W. Munce) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Moses, a combat marksmanship coach (CMC) with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, coaches a shooter, June 17, 2021, on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Moses is a native of Hoover, Alabama. CMC’s reinforce marksmanship fundamentals, oversee live-fire ranges and reinforce safety. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac W. Munce)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Morelia Capuchino-Diaz, a food service specialist with 3d Marine Division, serves food to judges during the food service specialist of the quarter competition on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, June 16, 2021. The two-day competition began with a written and oral examination where Marines are judged on their military appearance, knowledge, and bearing. The second portion of the event focused on the Marines’ culinary, sanitation and nutritionary skills while under the watchful eye of quality assurance evaluators. Capuchino-Diaz is a native of Goshen, Indiana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Morelia Capuchino-Diaz, a food service specialist with 3d Marine Division, serves food to judges during the food service specialist of the quarter competition on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, June 16, 2021. The two-day competition began with a written and oral examination where Marines are judged on their military appearance, knowledge, and bearing. The second portion of the event focused on the Marines’ culinary, sanitation and nutritionary skills while under the watchful eye of quality assurance evaluators. Capuchino-Diaz is a native of Goshen, Indiana. (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) - 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)