Members with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, 51st Infantry Regiment, prepare to breach a room during a simulated bilateral search while participating in Exercise Keen Sword 2023 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 13, 2022. Keen Sword exercises the combined command and control capabilities and lethality developed between Marine Corps Installations Pacific, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Japan Self-Defense Force. This bilateral field-training demonstrates the U.S. military and JSDF interoperability and combat readiness of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp) - Members with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, 51st Infantry Regiment, prepare to breach a room during a simulated bilateral search while participating in Exercise Keen Sword 2023 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 13, 2022. Keen Sword exercises the combined command and control capabilities and lethality developed between Marine Corps Installations Pacific, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Japan Self-Defense Force. This bilateral field-training demonstrates the U.S. military and JSDF interoperability and combat readiness of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)
Key leaders from the Okinawa community and Marine Corps Installations Pacific pose for a group photo after signing a Local Implementing Agreement on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 7, 2022. The LIA for limited disaster preparedness allows evacuees a quick and direct passage to higher ground or shelter on participating Marine Corps bases immediately before, during or following a natural disaster. The signing signifies a critical step to safeguard the citizens of local communities and reaffirms the commitment of the U.S. to assist Japan in the event of a natural disaster. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex Fairchild) - Key leaders from the Okinawa community and Marine Corps Installations Pacific pose for a group photo after signing a Local Implementing Agreement on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 7, 2022. The LIA for limited disaster preparedness allows evacuees a quick and direct passage to higher ground or shelter on participating Marine Corps bases immediately before, during or following a natural disaster. The signing signifies a critical step to safeguard the citizens of local communities and reaffirms the commitment of the U.S. to assist Japan in the event of a natural disaster. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex Fairchild)
A Japanese Security Guard with Provost Marshal’s Office, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, sprays oleoresin capsicum at a target during an OC spray response training on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sep. 16, 2022. During the Marine-led training, JSGs navigated through an obstacle course while experiencing the effects of OC spray, also known as pepper spray. The training consists of tactics to subdue and arrest a subject and ensures law enforcement personnel understand the effects of the spray. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp) - A Japanese Security Guard with Provost Marshal’s Office, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, sprays oleoresin capsicum at a target during an OC spray response training on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sep. 16, 2022. During the Marine-led training, JSGs navigated through an obstacle course while experiencing the effects of OC spray, also known as pepper spray. The training consists of tactics to subdue and arrest a subject and ensures law enforcement personnel understand the effects of the spray. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Stephen Liszewski, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, explains his plan to lower the number of traffic incidents to local government workers on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 1, 2022. Presenters with Stay Alive from Education provided “Street Smart” training to Marines to raise awareness of the consequences of unsafe driving. The SAFE team is a group of firefighters and paramedics that performed an interactive presentation to educate audiences on car accident scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng) - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Stephen Liszewski, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, explains his plan to lower the number of traffic incidents to local government workers on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 1, 2022. Presenters with Stay Alive from Education provided “Street Smart” training to Marines to raise awareness of the consequences of unsafe driving. The SAFE team is a group of firefighters and paramedics that performed an interactive presentation to educate audiences on car accident scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)
U.S. Marines and Naval personnel with Special Reaction Team, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, pose for a photo during multiple weapons sustainment training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 11, 2022. The members of SRT are attached to the Provost Marshal’s Office and are specifically trained and equipped to react in scenarios like an active shooter, hostage situations, and barricaded subjects. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp) - U.S. Marines and Naval personnel with Special Reaction Team, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, pose for a photo during multiple weapons sustainment training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 11, 2022. The members of SRT are attached to the Provost Marshal’s Office and are specifically trained and equipped to react in scenarios like an active shooter, hostage situations, and barricaded subjects. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Phillip Tate, the company commander of Bravo Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, speaks with a Marine on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, June 9, 2022. Tate, who assumed command of Bravo Co. on May 25, has been in the Marine Corps for 16 years and strives to lead his company to the highest standards of the Marine Corps. Tate also prioritizes knowing his Marines and understanding their needs, leading to mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp) - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Phillip Tate, the company commander of Bravo Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, speaks with a Marine on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, June 9, 2022. Tate, who assumed command of Bravo Co. on May 25, has been in the Marine Corps for 16 years and strives to lead his company to the highest standards of the Marine Corps. Tate also prioritizes knowing his Marines and understanding their needs, leading to mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)
U.S. Marines participating in the Annual Rifle Qualification fire from the 300-yard line during the ARQ on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 2, 2022. The Marine Corps implemented the new ARQ 10 months ago to replace the Annual Rifle Training. During the new ARQ, Marines use the standing, kneeling, and prone positions with artificial support to simulate realistic shooting positions in combat, improving proficiency as riflemen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp) - U.S. Marines participating in the Annual Rifle Qualification fire from the 300-yard line during the ARQ on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 2, 2022. The Marine Corps implemented the new ARQ 10 months ago to replace the Annual Rifle Training. During the new ARQ, Marines use the standing, kneeling, and prone positions with artificial support to simulate realistic shooting positions in combat, improving proficiency as riflemen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jason Joseph, a military police officer with Provost Marshal’s Office, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, performs a front double-bicep pose during 2022 Far East Bodybuilding Competition at the Camp Foster Base Theater, Okinawa, Japan, July 17, 2022. Joseph began his bodybuilding journey in 2022 and has competed in two bodybuilding competitions, earning him a second and third place medal in each respectively, and aims to become an International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness Professional. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex Fairchild) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jason Joseph, a military police officer with Provost Marshal’s Office, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, performs a front double-bicep pose during 2022 Far East Bodybuilding Competition at the Camp Foster Base Theater, Okinawa, Japan, July 17, 2022. Joseph began his bodybuilding journey in 2022 and has competed in two bodybuilding competitions, earning him a second and third place medal in each respectively, and aims to become an International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness Professional. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex Fairchild)
A U.S. Marine participating in the Water Survival Advanced course conducts an endurance swim during the WSA course on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, July 21, 2022. WSA is the highest swim qualification that Marines can obtain before becoming Marine Corps Instructors of Water Survival. Throughout the course, students endured aquatic conditioning, endurance swimming, and underwater rescue training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng) - A U.S. Marine participating in the Water Survival Advanced course conducts an endurance swim during the WSA course on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, July 21, 2022. WSA is the highest swim qualification that Marines can obtain before becoming Marine Corps Instructors of Water Survival. Throughout the course, students endured aquatic conditioning, endurance swimming, and underwater rescue training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)
Firefighters with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services assist a simulated victim out of a building during a Hazardous Materials training exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2022. The HAZMAT training included multiple simulated victims in a hazardous environment while neutralizing the contaminated area. MCIPAC F&ES is a regional fire department that operates eight fire stations across Japan and provides services to installations including fire suppression, technical rescue, hazardous materials, emergency medical, fire protection and prevention. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng) - Firefighters with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services assist a simulated victim out of a building during a Hazardous Materials training exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2022. The HAZMAT training included multiple simulated victims in a hazardous environment while neutralizing the contaminated area. MCIPAC F&ES is a regional fire department that operates eight fire stations across Japan and provides services to installations including fire suppression, technical rescue, hazardous materials, emergency medical, fire protection and prevention. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)