U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Stephen E. Liszewski, incoming commanding general, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, gives remarks during a change of command ceremony outside of MCIPAC’s Headquarters Building, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, on June 24, 2022. Change of command ceremonies allow individuals to witness the official passing of authority change between officers. During the ceremony, the outgoing commander passes the unit’s guidon to the incoming commander, symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility, and total commitment to all Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex Fairchild) - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Stephen E. Liszewski, incoming commanding general, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, gives remarks during a change of command ceremony outside of MCIPAC’s Headquarters Building, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, on June 24, 2022. Change of command ceremonies allow individuals to witness the official passing of authority change between officers. During the ceremony, the outgoing commander passes the unit’s guidon to the incoming commander, symbolizing the transfer of authority, responsibility, and total commitment to all Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex Fairchild)
Jack, a military working dog, barks under the leash of U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ivan Perez, a military working dog handler with Provost Marshal's Office, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 26, 2022. Perez and Jack, an 80-pound German Shepherd, specializing in explosives detection, have trained together for nearly a year. PMO K-9 teams are on continuous shifts on all bases in Okinawa, trained and prepared for emergencies such as suspect apprehension, pursuit attacks, building searches, field scouting, drug, and explosives detection. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex Fairchild) - Jack, a military working dog, barks under the leash of U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ivan Perez, a military working dog handler with Provost Marshal's Office, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 26, 2022. Perez and Jack, an 80-pound German Shepherd, specializing in explosives detection, have trained together for nearly a year. PMO K-9 teams are on continuous shifts on all bases in Okinawa, trained and prepared for emergencies such as suspect apprehension, pursuit attacks, building searches, field scouting, drug, and explosives detection. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex Fairchild)
U.S. service members with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, monitor a rope pulling event during a firefighter Physical Ability Test on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, May 4, 2022. The firefighters’ Physical Ability Test is a tool used to measure how effective a Marine is while performing multiple tasks over a set period. The test consists of 10 tasks that evaluate cardiovascular and strength performance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp) - U.S. service members with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, monitor a rope pulling event during a firefighter Physical Ability Test on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, May 4, 2022. The firefighters’ Physical Ability Test is a tool used to measure how effective a Marine is while performing multiple tasks over a set period. The test consists of 10 tasks that evaluate cardiovascular and strength performance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)
Service members and their families participate in a mock combat fitness test during the Headquarters and Support Battalion Family Day event on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, on April 22, 2022. Family Day allowed service members to engage in activities with their children, allowing them to view military vehicles, participate in a mock combat fitness test, and learn professional training from the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program and the Marksmanship Training Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex Fairchild) - Service members and their families participate in a mock combat fitness test during the Headquarters and Support Battalion Family Day event on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, on April 22, 2022. Family Day allowed service members to engage in activities with their children, allowing them to view military vehicles, participate in a mock combat fitness test, and learn professional training from the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program and the Marksmanship Training Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex Fairchild)
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Billy Molina, a landing support specialist with 3rd Landing Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, detaches a chain from a container at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan, April 12, 2022. HMH-466 and 3rd Landing Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, conducted ship-to-shore movements to offload gear in support of redeployment from Balikatan 22, an annual joint force exercise in the Republic of the Philippines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex Fairchild) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Billy Molina, a landing support specialist with 3rd Landing Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, detaches a chain from a container at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan, April 12, 2022. HMH-466 and 3rd Landing Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, conducted ship-to-shore movements to offload gear in support of redeployment from Balikatan 22, an annual joint force exercise in the Republic of the Philippines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex Fairchild)
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Timothy Maciejewski, the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of Provost Marshal’s Office, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, races his daughters on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, April 12, 2022. Month of the Military Child, celebrated annually in April, recognizes military families and their children for the daily sacrifices and unique challenges they overcome. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex Fairchild) - U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Timothy Maciejewski, the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of Provost Marshal’s Office, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, races his daughters on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, April 12, 2022. Month of the Military Child, celebrated annually in April, recognizes military families and their children for the daily sacrifices and unique challenges they overcome. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex Fairchild)
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Bruce Jones, an inspections chief with Marine Corps Installations Pacific, hikes after his rehabilitation on Okinawa, Japan. Jones shares his story on the establishment of his trekking group, the challenges and tragedies he faced, and the perseverance and dedication it took for him to continue his adventurous lifestyle with his group and son. (Courtesy photo by Gunnery Sgt. Bruce Jones) - U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Bruce Jones, an inspections chief with Marine Corps Installations Pacific, hikes after his rehabilitation on Okinawa, Japan. Jones shares his story on the establishment of his trekking group, the challenges and tragedies he faced, and the perseverance and dedication it took for him to continue his adventurous lifestyle with his group and son. (Courtesy photo by Gunnery Sgt. Bruce Jones)
Eddie Powers, food production officer, speaks during a tour of the Cook-Chill facility after a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, on April 6, 2022. The ceremony recognized the movement from Camp Kinser to Camp Hansen and those who participated in the planning, execution, and construction process. It also showcased the importance of future developments of projects under the Defense Policy Review Initiative as part of the land redevelopment, including returns to the Government of Japan from the U.S. forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kayla V. Staten) - Eddie Powers, food production officer, speaks during a tour of the Cook-Chill facility after a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, on April 6, 2022. The ceremony recognized the movement from Camp Kinser to Camp Hansen and those who participated in the planning, execution, and construction process. It also showcased the importance of future developments of projects under the Defense Policy Review Initiative as part of the land redevelopment, including returns to the Government of Japan from the U.S. forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kayla V. Staten)
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Madeline Prine, right, an automotive maintenance technician with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, reviews scuba diving techniques with Sgt. Dennis Ruiz, left, an infantry assault Marine with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, March 24, 2022. Prine is a certified scuba instructor through the Professional Association of Diving Instructors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex Fairchild) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Madeline Prine, right, an automotive maintenance technician with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, reviews scuba diving techniques with Sgt. Dennis Ruiz, left, an infantry assault Marine with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, March 24, 2022. Prine is a certified scuba instructor through the Professional Association of Diving Instructors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex Fairchild)
Firefighters with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services pose with firefighters from the Naha City Fire Department for a group photo on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, March 25, 2022. MCIPAC F&ES and the Naha City Fire Department assembled and conducted live-fire training to compare the different firefighting techniques and methods each department uses to accomplish the same mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex Fairchild) - Firefighters with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services pose with firefighters from the Naha City Fire Department for a group photo on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, March 25, 2022. MCIPAC F&ES and the Naha City Fire Department assembled and conducted live-fire training to compare the different firefighting techniques and methods each department uses to accomplish the same mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex Fairchild)