Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr. speaks to Marines and sailors at Robert’s Field on Camp Kinser May 6. Glueck spoke to Marines and sailors assigned to III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations Pacific May 6-8 during an all-hands briefing about crises response, working alongside other nations, and reconstituting the MEF. Glueck is the commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Marines and Sailors in attendance are with Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Brian A. Marion/Released) - Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr. speaks to Marines and sailors at Robert’s Field on Camp Kinser May 6. Glueck spoke to Marines and sailors assigned to III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations Pacific May 6-8 during an all-hands briefing about crises response, working alongside other nations, and reconstituting the MEF. Glueck is the commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Marines and Sailors in attendance are with Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Brian A. Marion/Released)
Marine Helicopter Squadron One Marines, past and present, family members and friends mingle on the flight line with the newest addition to the squadron, a MV-22 B ‘Osprey,’ after a MV-22B Introduction Ceremony in the HMX-1 hangar on May 4, 2013. HMX-1 is scheduled to receive 11 more MV-22B by next summer. (Photo by Sgt. Rebekka S. Heite) - Marine Helicopter Squadron One Marines, past and present, family members and friends mingle on the flight line with the newest addition to the squadron, a MV-22 B ‘Osprey,’ after a MV-22B Introduction Ceremony in the HMX-1 hangar on May 4, 2013. HMX-1 is scheduled to receive 11 more MV-22B by next summer. (Photo by Sgt. Rebekka S. Heite)
Marines, sailors and distinguished guests are presented scissors for a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 30 at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa on Camp Foster. The hospital was located on Camp Lester since 1958 and recently transferred to its new location. The hospital represents Navy medicines’ enduring commitment to providing the highest level of readiness and care to military forces in the Asia-Pacific region. - Marines, sailors and distinguished guests are presented scissors for a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 30 at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa on Camp Foster. The hospital was located on Camp Lester since 1958 and recently transferred to its new location. The hospital represents Navy medicines’ enduring commitment to providing the highest level of readiness and care to military forces in the Asia-Pacific region.
Debbie Fink signs the word “child” during a presentation at Zukeran Elementary School on Camp Foster April 23. Fink talked about her book, “Little C.H.A.M.P.S.: Child Heroes Attached to Military Personnel.” “I use American Sign Language for kinesthetic learners, and it holds their attention and keeps them busy,” said Fink. Fink, the co-author of C.H.A.M.P.S, visited the school during an Asia-Pacific tour with the USO. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alyssa N. Gunton/ Released) - Debbie Fink signs the word “child” during a presentation at Zukeran Elementary School on Camp Foster April 23. Fink talked about her book, “Little C.H.A.M.P.S.: Child Heroes Attached to Military Personnel.” “I use American Sign Language for kinesthetic learners, and it holds their attention and keeps them busy,” said Fink. Fink, the co-author of C.H.A.M.P.S, visited the school during an Asia-Pacific tour with the USO. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alyssa N. Gunton/ Released)
Marines and sailors carry trash to a collection point during the Tropical Beach and seawall cleanup April 26 in Ginowan City. The service members gave their time to clean up the seawall as part of Earth Week. - Marines and sailors carry trash to a collection point during the Tropical Beach and seawall cleanup April 26 in Ginowan City. The service members gave their time to clean up the seawall as part of Earth Week.
Ariel Bresler, a third-grade student at Stearley Heights Elementary School, solves a math problem during the 14th annual soroban contest April 29 at Camp Kinser. The contest gave the students a chance to learn how to use the soroban to solve mathematical equations. - Ariel Bresler, a third-grade student at Stearley Heights Elementary School, solves a math problem during the 14th annual soroban contest April 29 at Camp Kinser. The contest gave the students a chance to learn how to use the soroban to solve mathematical equations.
Mark L. Roberts, left, accepts a trophy for best overall barbeque from Master Sgt. Emanuel L. Walker during the 5th annual Camp Hansen barbecue cook-off outside the Post Exchange April 27. Roberts was also awarded a trophy for best brisket. Roberts is the camp director of Camp Hansen and participated in the cook-off. Walker is the manager of the III Marine Expeditionary Force mess hall, III MEF Headquarters Group, and was a judge for the cook-off. Photo by Pfc. Kasey Peacock - Mark L. Roberts, left, accepts a trophy for best overall barbeque from Master Sgt. Emanuel L. Walker during the 5th annual Camp Hansen barbecue cook-off outside the Post Exchange April 27. Roberts was also awarded a trophy for best brisket. Roberts is the camp director of Camp Hansen and participated in the cook-off. Walker is the manager of the III Marine Expeditionary Force mess hall, III MEF Headquarters Group, and was a judge for the cook-off. Photo by Pfc. Kasey Peacock
Marines with camp auxiliary security forces assist Petty Officer 1st Class Elton Reece while he assesses the simulated injuries of Pfc. Christopher J. Ochs April 12 during an emergency protocol training exercise at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan. The training exercise requires Marines, sailors and firefighters to respond quickly in the event of a mass-casualty incident on or near Camp Fuji. Reece is an independent duty corpsman with the branch health clinic, Headquarters Company, CATC Camp Fuji, and Ochs is a supply administration and operations specialist with Headquarters Company. Photo by Cpl. Adam B. Miller - Marines with camp auxiliary security forces assist Petty Officer 1st Class Elton Reece while he assesses the simulated injuries of Pfc. Christopher J. Ochs April 12 during an emergency protocol training exercise at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan. The training exercise requires Marines, sailors and firefighters to respond quickly in the event of a mass-casualty incident on or near Camp Fuji. Reece is an independent duty corpsman with the branch health clinic, Headquarters Company, CATC Camp Fuji, and Ochs is a supply administration and operations specialist with Headquarters Company. Photo by Cpl. Adam B. Miller
Chief Warrant Officer Stephen B. Giove conducts musicians of the Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific High Schools’ concert band as they perform a song for friends, families and guests during the 2013 DODEA Pacific Far East Honor Music Festival Concert at Kubasaki High School on Camp Foster April 19. The event featured live performances by the concert band and choir, and the string orchestra. Photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon C. Suhr - Chief Warrant Officer Stephen B. Giove conducts musicians of the Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific High Schools’ concert band as they perform a song for friends, families and guests during the 2013 DODEA Pacific Far East Honor Music Festival Concert at Kubasaki High School on Camp Foster April 19. The event featured live performances by the concert band and choir, and the string orchestra. Photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon C. Suhr
Cpl. Kayla E. Morales, left, demonstrates how to properly use a takedown technique with Lance Cpl. Christopher R. Hutchingson at Camp Schwab April 15 during security augmentation force training. The training included baton fundamentals, oleoresin capsicum, or OC, spray certification, escalation of force and mechanical advantage control hold techniques, which are defensive hand-to-hand techniques. Morales and Hutchingson are currently assigned to Camp Hansen’s SAF. Photo by Lance Cpl. Henry J. Antenor - Cpl. Kayla E. Morales, left, demonstrates how to properly use a takedown technique with Lance Cpl. Christopher R. Hutchingson at Camp Schwab April 15 during security augmentation force training. The training included baton fundamentals, oleoresin capsicum, or OC, spray certification, escalation of force and mechanical advantage control hold techniques, which are defensive hand-to-hand techniques. Morales and Hutchingson are currently assigned to Camp Hansen’s SAF. Photo by Lance Cpl. Henry J. Antenor