Marines rebuild a Babington airtronic burner during field mess training at Camp Kinser Nov. 16. The burner is the main heat source for the tray ration heating system, the main system Marines use to cook unitized group rations in field environments. The Marines are with units throughout III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Marines rebuild a Babington airtronic burner during field mess training at Camp Kinser Nov. 16. The burner is the main heat source for the tray ration heating system, the main system Marines use to cook unitized group rations in field environments. The Marines are with units throughout III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Setsuko Inafuku educates Marines on the Battle of Okinawa at the site of the former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters during a battle sites tour Nov. 13. - Setsuko Inafuku educates Marines on the Battle of Okinawa at the site of the former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters during a battle sites tour Nov. 13.
Lance Cpl. Montae R. Johnson performs a random vehicle inspection at gate 1 at Camp Hansen Nov. 8. Performing a random vehicle inspection is one way the interior guard ensures the security of the installation. The purpose of the interior guard is to preserve order, protect property and enforce regulations. - Lance Cpl. Montae R. Johnson performs a random vehicle inspection at gate 1 at Camp Hansen Nov. 8. Performing a random vehicle inspection is one way the interior guard ensures the security of the installation. The purpose of the interior guard is to preserve order, protect property and enforce regulations.
Marines of the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band play side by side with numerous bands from the Japan Self-Defense Force during the 2012 Japan Self-Defense Force Marching Festival at the Nippon Budokan Arena in Tokyo Nov. 17. Hours of practice were put into the festival by the Marines to ensure their performance with the other bands would go smoothly. - Marines of the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band play side by side with numerous bands from the Japan Self-Defense Force during the 2012 Japan Self-Defense Force Marching Festival at the Nippon Budokan Arena in Tokyo Nov. 17. Hours of practice were put into the festival by the Marines to ensure their performance with the other bands would go smoothly.
Members of the Kubusaki High School Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps model historic Marine Corps uniforms at the Marine Corps birthday pageant at the Camp Foster parade field Nov. 9. The various uniforms represented different eras from Marine Corps history. - Members of the Kubusaki High School Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps model historic Marine Corps uniforms at the Marine Corps birthday pageant at the Camp Foster parade field Nov. 9. The various uniforms represented different eras from Marine Corps history.
Chief Warrant Officer Rilin P. Desamours and Maj. Robert B. Thomas, right, practice a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program technique during a martial arts instructor course at Camp Kinser Oct. 23. Marines with the Martial Arts Center of Excellence, located at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., flew to Okinawa and observed the course and provided some lessons and feedback. Desamours is a tactical communications planning and engineering officer with Headquarters Company, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Thomas is the operations officer for Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III MEF. - Chief Warrant Officer Rilin P. Desamours and Maj. Robert B. Thomas, right, practice a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program technique during a martial arts instructor course at Camp Kinser Oct. 23. Marines with the Martial Arts Center of Excellence, located at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., flew to Okinawa and observed the course and provided some lessons and feedback. Desamours is a tactical communications planning and engineering officer with Headquarters Company, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Thomas is the operations officer for Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III MEF.
Cpl. Andrew J. Barrow checks a bike during a pit stop in the midst of a two-day, 212-mile bike ride throughout Okinawa to raise awareness about human trafficking Nov. 1-2. Barrow is a correctional specialist with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. - Cpl. Andrew J. Barrow checks a bike during a pit stop in the midst of a two-day, 212-mile bike ride throughout Okinawa to raise awareness about human trafficking Nov. 1-2. Barrow is a correctional specialist with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific.
Sgt. Marvilous M. McCammon fires the M9 service pistol on the pistol range at Camp Hansen during a combat marksmanship training course Oct. 29. Range coaches are entrusted to develop Marines by passing on the Corps’ time-honored tradition of precise marksmanship. McCammon is a student in the course and warehouse clerk with Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Sgt. Marvilous M. McCammon fires the M9 service pistol on the pistol range at Camp Hansen during a combat marksmanship training course Oct. 29. Range coaches are entrusted to develop Marines by passing on the Corps’ time-honored tradition of precise marksmanship. McCammon is a student in the course and warehouse clerk with Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Commanders and senior enlisted leaders from throughout III Marine Expeditionary Force listen as Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr. speaks at the annual III MEF commanders' conference at the Ocean Breeze at Camp Foster Oct. 29. "We are flexible and can respond to any type of contingency," said Glueck. "I am confident in our abilities and capabilities. We are only getting stronger." Glueck is the commanding general of III MEF. - Commanders and senior enlisted leaders from throughout III Marine Expeditionary Force listen as Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr. speaks at the annual III MEF commanders' conference at the Ocean Breeze at Camp Foster Oct. 29. "We are flexible and can respond to any type of contingency," said Glueck. "I am confident in our abilities and capabilities. We are only getting stronger." Glueck is the commanding general of III MEF.