Image of Maj. John R. Lizama and his family. - Maj. John R. Lizama, newly promoted supervisory police officer with Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, poses with family after his promotion to the rank of major on Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station, Guam, Feb. 27, 2024. Maj. Lizama was promoted due to his exemplary performance of maintaining and applying advanced knowledge of law enforcement, physical security, and anti-terrorism to ensure the operations section of the provost marshal office is always ready to respond. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Little)
Firefighters with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services pose for a group photo on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, March 5, 2024. Born and raised in Kadena, Okinawa, Japan, Yoshikazu Arakaki, a fire captain with MCIPAC F&ES, has been a firefighter for 30 years. Arakaki’s duties as a fire captain include ensuring the personal safety of his team, spearheading daily training, inspections, emergency preparation, supply management, and coordinating his team’s schedules. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson) - Firefighters with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services pose for a group photo on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, March 5, 2024. Born and raised in Kadena, Okinawa, Japan, Yoshikazu Arakaki, a fire captain with MCIPAC F&ES, has been a firefighter for 30 years. Arakaki’s duties as a fire captain include ensuring the personal safety of his team, spearheading daily training, inspections, emergency preparation, supply management, and coordinating his team’s schedules. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brody Robertson)
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Blaz revisited a bus stop originally painted in 2021 to revitalize its color and design Dededo, Guam, Feb. 5, 2024. MCB Camp Blaz partnered with the Dededo Mayor’s Office to touch up the bus stop across from its current home on NCTS Guam as one of its island beautification Projects. Community service and volunteer events allow service members to build and foster relationships with the community while also giving back to it. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Ryan Little) - U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Blaz revisited a bus stop originally painted in 2021 to revitalize its color and design Dededo, Guam, Feb. 5, 2024. MCB Camp Blaz partnered with the Dededo Mayor’s Office to touch up the bus stop across from its current home on NCTS Guam as one of its island beautification Projects. Community service and volunteer events allow service members to build and foster relationships with the community while also giving back to it. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Ryan Little)
Nicole Colburn, a Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) art teacher at Iwakuni Intermediate School, looks around her classroom at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2024. A native of Shirley, Massachusetts, Colburn teaches art as a way to follow her passion for the history, culture, and creativity of art.(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Peter Rawlins) - Nicole Colburn, a Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) art teacher at Iwakuni Intermediate School, looks around her classroom at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2024. A native of Shirley, Massachusetts, Colburn teaches art as a way to follow her passion for the history, culture, and creativity of art.(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Peter Rawlins)
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ericka ValenciaReyes, a postal clerk with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, poses at the Camp Foster Post Office, on Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 10, 2024. At 9-years-old, ValenciaReyes left her hometown in N.C. for Mexico with her mother after her parents’ divorce. She decided to move back to the states and join the Marine Corps when she turned 18. Despite fracturing her pelvic bone in boot camp, she persevered and went on to graduate from Papa Company in Feb. 2021. She moved to Okinawa in July, 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Martha Linares) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ericka ValenciaReyes, a postal clerk with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, poses at the Camp Foster Post Office, on Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 10, 2024. At 9-years-old, ValenciaReyes left her hometown in N.C. for Mexico with her mother after her parents’ divorce. She decided to move back to the states and join the Marine Corps when she turned 18. Despite fracturing her pelvic bone in boot camp, she persevered and went on to graduate from Papa Company in Feb. 2021. She moved to Okinawa in July, 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Martha Linares)
U.S. Marines 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, grapple during the culminating event of a Martial Arts Instructor Course on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 14, 2023. The MAI course is a three-week course that implements physical training and academic instruction for instructor trainees. The demanding physical intensity prepares trainees to perform Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques through the different elements of war. Coursework evaluations ensure that all newly graduated instructors have more than enough knowledge to carefully supervise and instruct Marines who are looking to make MCMAP belt advancements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng) - U.S. Marines 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, grapple during the culminating event of a Martial Arts Instructor Course on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 14, 2023. The MAI course is a three-week course that implements physical training and academic instruction for instructor trainees. The demanding physical intensity prepares trainees to perform Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques through the different elements of war. Coursework evaluations ensure that all newly graduated instructors have more than enough knowledge to carefully supervise and instruct Marines who are looking to make MCMAP belt advancements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Aaliyah Aguallo, an administrative specialist with Installation Personnel Administration Center, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, performs a duck walk during the culminating event of a Martial Arts Instructor Course on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 14, 2023. The MAI course is a three-week course that implements physical training and academic instruction for instructor trainees. The demanding physical intensity prepares trainees to perform Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques through the different elements of war. Coursework evaluations ensure that all newly graduated instructors have more than enough knowledge to carefully supervise and instruct Marines who are looking to make MCMAP belt advancements. Aguallo is native of Chicago, Ill. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Aaliyah Aguallo, an administrative specialist with Installation Personnel Administration Center, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, performs a duck walk during the culminating event of a Martial Arts Instructor Course on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 14, 2023. The MAI course is a three-week course that implements physical training and academic instruction for instructor trainees. The demanding physical intensity prepares trainees to perform Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques through the different elements of war. Coursework evaluations ensure that all newly graduated instructors have more than enough knowledge to carefully supervise and instruct Marines who are looking to make MCMAP belt advancements. Aguallo is native of Chicago, Ill. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)
A U.S. Marine fires an M4 service rifle during the Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition Far East on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 12, 2023. MCMC-Far East is an annual two week event held to improve Marines’ marksmanship, combat readiness and weapon proficiency. Marines utilize the first week to learn various techniques and fundamentals from members of the Marine Corps Shooting Team, and compete the following week as individuals and teams. Marines utilized tires to practice how to manipulate their weapon system in unique scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Pham) - A U.S. Marine fires an M4 service rifle during the Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition Far East on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 12, 2023. MCMC-Far East is an annual two week event held to improve Marines’ marksmanship, combat readiness and weapon proficiency. Marines utilize the first week to learn various techniques and fundamentals from members of the Marine Corps Shooting Team, and compete the following week as individuals and teams. Marines utilized tires to practice how to manipulate their weapon system in unique scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Vincent Pham)
Staff members of the Camp Foster Commissary and prize winners, pose for a group photo after the Camp Foster Commissary Shopping Spree Contest on Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 13, 2023. Camp Foster Commissary partnered with Military AutoSource to grant 4 individuals a total of $1,000 to spend in a time limit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng) - Staff members of the Camp Foster Commissary and prize winners, pose for a group photo after the Camp Foster Commissary Shopping Spree Contest on Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 13, 2023. Camp Foster Commissary partnered with Military AutoSource to grant 4 individuals a total of $1,000 to spend in a time limit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)