Pfc. Andre D. Edwards, left, draws with children during a visit at the Himawari Gakudo Day Care Center May 11. Marines and sailors from Camp Schwab visited the center to play games and interact with the children. Edwards is a motor vehicle operator with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, which is currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. Photo by Pfc. Kasey Peacock - Pfc. Andre D. Edwards, left, draws with children during a visit at the Himawari Gakudo Day Care Center May 11. Marines and sailors from Camp Schwab visited the center to play games and interact with the children. Edwards is a motor vehicle operator with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, which is currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. Photo by Pfc. Kasey Peacock
Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr. speaks to Marines and sailors May 7 during an all-hands discussion at Camp Schwab. Glueck’s presentation covered crisis response, working alongside partner nations, and reconstituting III Marine Expeditionary Force. Glueck is the commanding general of III MEF. The Marines and sailors in attendance are with 3rd Marine Division and 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo Lance Cpl. Jose D. Lujano/Released) - Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr. speaks to Marines and sailors May 7 during an all-hands discussion at Camp Schwab. Glueck’s presentation covered crisis response, working alongside partner nations, and reconstituting III Marine Expeditionary Force. Glueck is the commanding general of III MEF. The Marines and sailors in attendance are with 3rd Marine Division and 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo Lance Cpl. Jose D. Lujano/Released)
Firefighters battle a fire during a mobile aircraft fire training device exercise at the Camp Hansen Joint Training Facility May 2. Firefighters used the device to create controlled burns in a replicated fuselage. The flames, coupled with smoke machines and audio devices, create realistic training conditions for the firefighters. The firefighters are with Marine Corps Installation Pacific Fire and Emergency Services. Photo by Lance Cpl. Henry J. Antenor - Firefighters battle a fire during a mobile aircraft fire training device exercise at the Camp Hansen Joint Training Facility May 2. Firefighters used the device to create controlled burns in a replicated fuselage. The flames, coupled with smoke machines and audio devices, create realistic training conditions for the firefighters. The firefighters are with Marine Corps Installation Pacific Fire and Emergency Services. Photo by Lance Cpl. Henry J. Antenor
U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey addresses Marines and other service members during a town hall meeting April 25 at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Dempsey toured the Asia-Pacific region speaking with key leaders, service members and civilians about the Department of Defense budget, importance of building and maintaining good international relationships, and expressed his gratitude to service members. Dempsey is the 18th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Photo by Cpl. Adam B. Miller - U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey addresses Marines and other service members during a town hall meeting April 25 at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Dempsey toured the Asia-Pacific region speaking with key leaders, service members and civilians about the Department of Defense budget, importance of building and maintaining good international relationships, and expressed his gratitude to service members. Dempsey is the 18th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Photo by Cpl. Adam B. Miller
Japan Self-Defense Force Sgt. Shun Ubukata, left, marches with other members of the JSDF April 26 at Camp Itazuma, Gotenba, Shizuoka prefecture, Japan, as part of their basic enlisted English course curriculum. The basic English course is three months long and has three events in which U.S. Marines play a role; a visit to Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, a speech contest, and a drill competition. Upon graduation from the course, the JSDF soldiers can attend an intermediate or advanced English course. The students are with the JSDF 3rd Sergeants Training Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam B. Miller/Released) - Japan Self-Defense Force Sgt. Shun Ubukata, left, marches with other members of the JSDF April 26 at Camp Itazuma, Gotenba, Shizuoka prefecture, Japan, as part of their basic enlisted English course curriculum. The basic English course is three months long and has three events in which U.S. Marines play a role; a visit to Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, a speech contest, and a drill competition. Upon graduation from the course, the JSDF soldiers can attend an intermediate or advanced English course. The students are with the JSDF 3rd Sergeants Training Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam B. Miller/Released)
Gunnery Sgt. Martha L. Rivera plays a board game with her son, Hector Guardado Jr,. at the third annual Comic Con Okinawa, hosted by Marine Corps Community Services May 4 at the Camp Foster Community Center. Comic Con was hosted in the Camp Foster Library for two years before moving to the community center due to increased popularity, allowing more space for guests and activities. Rivera is a supply administration and operations specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David N. Hersey/Released) - Gunnery Sgt. Martha L. Rivera plays a board game with her son, Hector Guardado Jr,. at the third annual Comic Con Okinawa, hosted by Marine Corps Community Services May 4 at the Camp Foster Community Center. Comic Con was hosted in the Camp Foster Library for two years before moving to the community center due to increased popularity, allowing more space for guests and activities. Rivera is a supply administration and operations specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David N. Hersey/Released)