Distinguished representatives of the government of Japan board an MV-22B Osprey June 5 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The representatives visited MCAS Futenma for a luncheon, tour and viewing of a static display of an MV-22B Osprey. The representatives came to deepen their understanding of the mission and purpose of MCAS Futenma and the Osprey. The members consisted of Ryota Takeda the chairperson of the Standing Committee on Security; Akira Sato the parliamentary vice minister of the Ministry of Defense, 13 members from the House of Representatives of Japan and 13 other Government of Japan officials. - Distinguished representatives of the government of Japan board an MV-22B Osprey June 5 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The representatives visited MCAS Futenma for a luncheon, tour and viewing of a static display of an MV-22B Osprey. The representatives came to deepen their understanding of the mission and purpose of MCAS Futenma and the Osprey. The members consisted of Ryota Takeda the chairperson of the Standing Committee on Security; Akira Sato the parliamentary vice minister of the Ministry of Defense, 13 members from the House of Representatives of Japan and 13 other Government of Japan officials.
Sgt. Zach G. Gayden, left, and Sgt. Scott A. Howard celebrate their success after a training evolution June 3 at the North Training Area at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji. The CAAT is comprised of numerous military occupational specialties to include machine gunners, riflemen and anti-tank misslemen. - Sgt. Zach G. Gayden, left, and Sgt. Scott A. Howard celebrate their success after a training evolution June 3 at the North Training Area at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji. The CAAT is comprised of numerous military occupational specialties to include machine gunners, riflemen and anti-tank misslemen.
Marines patiently wait for a bite as the sun rises June 9 in the East China Sea during the 9th annual Sam’s Cup International Billfish Tournament off the coast of Okinawa. The tournament officials award the teams forthe heaviest fish and the heaviest total catches with a trophy and bragging rights for the year. The Marines are with 3rd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Marines patiently wait for a bite as the sun rises June 9 in the East China Sea during the 9th annual Sam’s Cup International Billfish Tournament off the coast of Okinawa. The tournament officials award the teams for the heaviest fish and the heaviest total catches with a trophy and bragging rights for the year. The Marines are with 3rd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Makayla Palazzo, right, receives a scholarship from Kate Johnson June 4 at the Marine Gift Shop on Camp Foster. The Marine Officer’s Spouses Club awards scholarships to qualified high school students each spring. The MOSC also supports activities designed to improve the scholastic lives of students. Johnson is the president of MOSC. Palazzo is a scholarship recipient and a student at Kubasaki High School. - Makayla Palazzo, right, receives a scholarship from Kate Johnson June 4 at the Marine Gift Shop on Camp Foster. The Marine Officer’s Spouses Club awards scholarships to qualified high school students each spring. The MOSC also supports activities designed to improve the scholastic lives of students. Johnson is the president of MOSC. Palazzo is a scholarship recipient and a student at Kubasaki High School.
Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialists walk with sandbags in a wheelbarrow to simulate removing a casualty from a hazardous area during a reconnaissance fitness test May 24 at Camp Hansen. The CBRN Marines performed the fitness test to prepare for their upcoming deployment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialists walk with sandbags in a wheelbarrow to simulate removing a casualty from a hazardous area during a reconnaissance fitness test May 24 at Camp Hansen. The CBRN Marines performed the fitness test to prepare for their upcoming deployment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Marines clean the front of the building outside of Sugi Noko Preschool June 1 in Kin Town asa poster identifies Gid A. Merz’s Eagle Scout service project . The project is a Boy Scout’s opportunity to test his leadership abilities and give back to the community before earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Merz is a 14-year-old Life Scout with Boy Scout Troop 102, based out of Kadena Air Base. The Marines are with various units on Camp Hansen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/Released) - Marines clean the front of the building outside of Sugi Noko Preschool June 1 in Kin Town asa poster identifies Gid A. Merz’s Eagle Scout service project . The project is a Boy Scout’s opportunity to test his leadership abilities and give back to the community before earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Merz is a 14-year-old Life Scout with Boy Scout Troop 102, based out of Kadena Air Base. The Marines are with various units on Camp Hansen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/Released)
Maria P. Luna performs a defensive move against Sgt. Itsarayouth G. Tisapak while attending a Marine Corps martial arts program exhibition during 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment Jane Wayne Day May 31 at Camp Hansen. The Jane Wayne Day built cohesion among the spouses and increased their level of understanding of the Marine Corps, according to Staff Sgt. Mark A. Dorcemus,a field artillery cannoneer with 3rd Bn., 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Tisapak is a communications technician with the battalion, and Luna is the spouse of a sailor.Photo by Lance Cpl. Henry J. Antenor - Maria P. Luna performs a defensive move against Sgt. Itsarayouth G. Tisapak while attending a Marine Corps martial arts program exhibition during 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment Jane Wayne Day May 31 at Camp Hansen. The Jane Wayne Day built cohesion among the spouses and increased their level of understanding of the Marine Corps, according to Staff Sgt. Mark A. Dorcemus,a field artillery cannoneer with 3rd Bn., 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Tisapak is a communications technician with the battalion, and Luna is the spouse of a sailor. Photo by Lance Cpl. Henry J. Antenor
Teams consisting of Okinawa community members and U.S. service members make final preparations for the annual Henoko dragon boat races at Matsuda-No-Hama Beach June 2. During the races, each boat held 10 people consisting of eight rowers, one drummer who acts as the team’s pacesetter and a coxswain to steer the craft. Photos by Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock - Teams consisting of Okinawa community members and U.S. service members make final preparations for the annual Henoko dragon boat races at Matsuda-No-Hama Beach June 2. During the races, each boat held 10 people consisting of eight rowers, one drummer who acts as the team’s pacesetter and a coxswain to steer the craft. Photos by Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock
Students with Urasoe University and Marines with various units on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma decipher a clue at a checkpoint during an amazing race challenge June 2 in southern Okinawa. The students and Marines visited checkpoints around Shuri Castle with the students acting as leaders. The race offered many challenges for the participants to overcome such as clues written in both Japanese and English. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anne K. Henry/released) - Students with Urasoe University and Marines with various units on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma decipher a clue at a checkpoint during an amazing race challenge June 2 in southern Okinawa. The students and Marines visited checkpoints around Shuri Castle with the students acting as leaders. The race offered many challenges for the participants to overcome such as clues written in both Japanese and English. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anne K. Henry/released)
Combat engineers push a medium-girder bridge over a streambed May 30 at Camp Hansen. The MGB is a lightweight, man-portable bridge that allows troop movement and can be assembled without heavy equipment. The combat engineers are with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose D. Lujano - Combat engineers push a medium-girder bridge over a streambed May 30 at Camp Hansen. The MGB is a lightweight, man-portable bridge that allows troop movement and can be assembled without heavy equipment. The combat engineers are with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose D. Lujano