Maeshiro Tokushichi, left, presents a painting to Capt. Caleb A. Murphy, center, and Takayuki Kayo, right, April 20 during the Reimei No Sato Handicap Facility’s first spring festival in Ishikawa. The painting reads “Thank You,” and was created by residents of the facility. Tokushichi is the manager of the Reimei No Sato Handicap Facility. Murphy is the commanding officer of Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Kayo is the community relations specialist for Camp Hansen. Photo by Cpl. Matthew Manning - Maeshiro Tokushichi, left, presents a painting to Capt. Caleb A. Murphy, center, and Takayuki Kayo, right, April 20 during the Reimei No Sato Handicap Facility’s first spring festival in Ishikawa. The painting reads “Thank You,” and was created by residents of the facility. Tokushichi is the manager of the Reimei No Sato Handicap Facility. Murphy is the commanding officer of Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Kayo is the community relations specialist for Camp Hansen. Photo by Cpl. Matthew Manning
The effects of Typhoon Bolaven were felt on Okinawa Aug. 28, 2012, one day after the storm passed over the island. Marine Corps Installations Pacific will conduct Exercise Typhoon Ready 2013 April 22-26 to prepare service members and status of forces agreement personnel for typhoon season by rehearsing communication procedures, personal safety and equipment readiness. - The effects of Typhoon Bolaven were felt on Okinawa Aug. 28, 2012, one day after the storm passed over the island. Marine Corps Installations Pacific will conduct Exercise Typhoon Ready 2013 April 22-26 to prepare service members and status of forces agreement personnel for typhoon season by rehearsing communication procedures, personal safety and equipment readiness.
Marines and sailors use “stop” cards to show presenters when they think a scenario has gone too far during a Sex Signals presentation April 10 at Camp Hansen. Sex Signals is different from typical sexual assault prevention programs because it incorporates improvisation, education and audience participation to provide insight on dating, sex and consent. - Marines and sailors use “stop” cards to show presenters when they think a scenario has gone too far during a Sex Signals presentation April 10 at Camp Hansen. Sex Signals is different from typical sexual assault prevention programs because it incorporates improvisation, education and audience participation to provide insight on dating, sex and consent.
Lance Cpls. Josiah A. LeCleir, front, and Tyler D. Baldwin help children safely cross the road on their way to school April 15 in Uruma City. As part of a two-week safety campaign, Marines volunteered to help new students learn proper procedures for safely crossing roads. LeCleir is a ground radio operator with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Baldwin is a telephone systems and personal computer repairer with the battalion. - Lance Cpls. Josiah A. LeCleir, front, and Tyler D. Baldwin help children safely cross the road on their way to school April 15 in Uruma City. As part of a two-week safety campaign, Marines volunteered to help new students learn proper procedures for safely crossing roads. LeCleir is a ground radio operator with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Baldwin is a telephone systems and personal computer repairer with the battalion.
Navy Capt. Richard Weathers and 1st Lt. Ryan Ackland salute Ernie Pyle’s memorial at Ie Shima April 14 during the 69th memorial ceremony in honor of Pyle’s service as a war correspondent. Pyle was a correspondent during World War II and reported alongside service members in the Europe, Africa and Pacific theaters. He was killed while reporting on Ie Shima in 1945, just months before the end of the war. Weathers is the commanding officer of Commander Fleet Activities Okinawa, and Ackland is the officer in charge of operations for Ie Shima Training Facility. - Navy Capt. Richard Weathers and 1st Lt. Ryan Ackland salute Ernie Pyle’s memorial at Ie Shima April 14 during the 69th memorial ceremony in honor of Pyle’s service as a war correspondent. Pyle was a correspondent during World War II and reported alongside service members in the Europe, Africa and Pacific theaters. He was killed while reporting on Ie Shima in 1945, just months before the end of the war. Weathers is the commanding officer of Commander Fleet Activities Okinawa, and Ackland is the officer in charge of operations for Ie Shima Training Facility.
CLARK FIELD, Philippines - Philippine and U.S. Marine aircraft rescue firefighters demonstrate their capabilities to an audience of National and international media, Philippine military dependents, children from local schools and officer candidates currently in training at Clark Field, Republic of the Philippines, April 13 during a static display for exercise Balikatan 2013. BK13 is an annual bilateral training evolution aimed at ensuring interoperability of the Philippine and U.S. militaries during planning, contingency and humanitarian assistance operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kasey Peacock/Released) - CLARK FIELD, Philippines - Philippine and U.S. Marine aircraft rescue firefighters demonstrate their capabilities to an audience of National and international media, Philippine military dependents, children from local schools and officer candidates currently in training at Clark Field, Republic of the Philippines, April 13 during a static display for exercise Balikatan 2013. BK13 is an annual bilateral training evolution aimed at ensuring interoperability of the Philippine and U.S. militaries during planning, contingency and humanitarian assistance operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kasey Peacock/Released)
SUBIC BAY, Philippines – A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey lifts a high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle from the USNS Sacagawea April 11 at Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines, during exercise Freedom Banner 2013. The aircraft is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kasey Peacock/Released) - SUBIC BAY, Philippines – A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey lifts a high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle from the USNS Sacagawea April 11 at Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines, during exercise Freedom Banner 2013. The aircraft is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kasey Peacock/Released)
Marines prepare to refuel an AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter during a forward-arming and refueling point training exercise April 3 at the Central Training Area. Upon landing, the Cobra was refueled as part of an exercise to familiarize Marines with the procedures for refueling a helicopter while the engine is still running in order to expedite the aircraft’s return to the air. The helicopter is a part of HMM-262. Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. Ranum - Marines prepare to refuel an AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter during a forward-arming and refueling point training exercise April 3 at the Central Training Area. Upon landing, the Cobra was refueled as part of an exercise to familiarize Marines with the procedures for refueling a helicopter while the engine is still running in order to expedite the aircraft’s return to the air. The helicopter is a part of HMM-262. Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. Ranum
From left to right: Philippine Marine Cpls. Milky Espere and Raymond Almonte receive a familiarization brief from U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Adrian Sandoval on how to disassemble an M249 squad automatic weapon April 5 during a bilateral subject-matter expert exchange at Camp O'Donnell, Republic of the Philippines. Espere and Almonte are with transportation and maintenance, Philippine Marine Corps. Sandoval is a supply clerk with Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn - From left to right: Philippine Marine Cpls. Milky Espere and Raymond Almonte receive a familiarization brief from U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Adrian Sandoval on how to disassemble an M249 squad automatic weapon April 5 during a bilateral subject-matter expert exchange at Camp O'Donnell, Republic of the Philippines. Espere and Almonte are with transportation and maintenance, Philippine Marine Corps. Sandoval is a supply clerk with Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn