Heidi Murkoff, left, answers questions at Special Delivery, Aug. 9 at the USO on Kadena Air Base. Special Delivery is a USO and What to Expect Foundation-sponsored event for expectant mothers in the military community on Okinawa. Murkoff and the USO created the event, so mothers could have an opportunity to bond and have their maternity and infancy questions answered. Murkoff is the New York Times’ best-selling author of the “What to Expect” series. Photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran - Heidi Murkoff, left, answers questions at Special Delivery, Aug. 9 at the USO on Kadena Air Base. Special Delivery is a USO and What to Expect Foundation-sponsored event for expectant mothers in the military community on Okinawa. Murkoff and the USO created the event, so mothers could have an opportunity to bond and have their maternity and infancy questions answered. Murkoff is the New York Times’ best-selling author of the “What to Expect” series. Photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran
Caretakers and children from the Nagomi Nursing Home for Children choose food from the salad bar of the Camp Kinser mess hall during a tour of the camp Aug. 3. During the tour, the group visited a storage warehouse, the mess hall, the Battle of Okinawa historical display and the bowling alley. The tour provided an opportunity for the children to experience a different culture and to develop relationships with Marines and sailors. The tour was led by Marines and sailors with 3rd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Caretakers and children from the Nagomi Nursing Home for Children choose food from the salad bar of the Camp Kinser mess hall during a tour of the camp Aug. 3. During the tour, the group visited a storage warehouse, the mess hall, the Battle of Okinawa historical display and the bowling alley. The tour provided an opportunity for the children to experience a different culture and to develop relationships with Marines and sailors. The tour was led by Marines and sailors with 3rd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Lance Cpl. Adrian E. Boyett Jr. searches a role-player during humanitarian assistance training Aug. 9, in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia, as part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s certification exercise. The training was designed to test the 31st MEU's ability to assist a community cut off from food, water and medical attention. For the protection of the personnel and equipment, the military police team searches every civilian who enters the site. Boyett is a military police team leader with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st MEU. Photo by Cpl. Cody Underwood - Lance Cpl. Adrian E. Boyett Jr. searches a role-player during humanitarian assistance training Aug. 9, in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia, as part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s certification exercise. The training was designed to test the 31st MEU's ability to assist a community cut off from food, water and medical attention. For the protection of the personnel and equipment, the military police team searches every civilian who enters the site. Boyett is a military police team leader with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st MEU. Photo by Cpl. Cody Underwood
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Frank Kendall, left, is greeted by Col. James G. Flynn during Kendall’s visit to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma July 31. Kendall visited MCAS Futenma and received aerial tours of other Marine Corps installations on Okinawa to gain a better understanding of the issues associated with consolidation and realignment efforts. Flynn is the commanding officer of MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. - Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Frank Kendall, left, is greeted by Col. James G. Flynn during Kendall’s visit to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma July 31. Kendall visited MCAS Futenma and received aerial tours of other Marine Corps installations on Okinawa to gain a better understanding of the issues associated with consolidation and realignment efforts. Flynn is the commanding officer of MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific.
An MV-22B Osprey receives an aerial refuel Aug. 2 during a flight from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to Townsville, Australia. The flight is currently the longest to be performed by the Osprey in the Pacific region. The Osprey is assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - An MV-22B Osprey receives an aerial refuel Aug. 2 during a flight from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to Townsville, Australia. The flight is currently the longest to be performed by the Osprey in the Pacific region. The Osprey is assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Marines with Marine Rotational Force - Darwin climb a rope as part of a Combat Fitness Leadership Course Barrier Test at the Northern Gym, here, July 30. This was one of seven different exercises participants had to complete. The top two Marine performers in the barrier test will attend the month-long CFLC. - Marines with Marine Rotational Force - Darwin climb a rope as part of a Combat Fitness Leadership Course Barrier Test at the Northern Gym, here, July 30. This was one of seven different exercises participants had to complete. The top two Marine performers in the barrier test will attend the month-long CFLC.
Mongolian Armed Forces soldiers salute during the opening ceremony of Exercise Khaan Quest in Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, August 3, 2013. Khaan Quest is an annual multinational exercise sponsored by the U.S. and Mongolia, and it is designed to strengthen the capabilities of U.S., Mongolian and other nations’ forces in international peace support operations. - Mongolian Armed Forces soldiers salute during the opening ceremony of Exercise Khaan Quest in Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, August 3, 2013. Khaan Quest is an annual multinational exercise sponsored by the U.S. and Mongolia, and it is designed to strengthen the capabilities of U.S., Mongolian and other nations’ forces in international peace support operations.
(From left to right) Master Chief Petty Officer David D. Jones, Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph S. De La Cruz, Brig. Gen. Steven R. Rudder and Petty Officer 1st Class Michael J. Pena pose Aug. 2 at Building 1 on Camp Foster following an awards ceremony. De La Cruz was presented the Independent Duty Corpsman of the Year award, and Pena received the Robert Graham Enlisted Award for his performance in support of the Naval Aerospace and Physiology Program. Rudder is the commanding general of the 1st Marine Air Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Jones is the command master chief with 1st MAW, III MEF. De La Cruz is an independent duty corpsman with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st MAW, III MEF, and Pena is an air medical safety corpsman with MAG-36, 1st MAW, III MEF. - (From left to right) Master Chief Petty Officer David D. Jones, Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph S. De La Cruz, Brig. Gen. Steven R. Rudder and Petty Officer 1st Class Michael J. Pena pose Aug. 2 at Building 1 on Camp Foster following an awards ceremony. De La Cruz was presented the Independent Duty Corpsman of the Year award, and Pena received the Robert Graham Enlisted Award for his performance in support of the Naval Aerospace and Physiology Program. Rudder is the commanding general of the 1st Marine Air Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Jones is the command master chief with 1st MAW, III MEF. De La Cruz is an independent duty corpsman with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st MAW, III MEF, and Pena is an air medical safety corpsman with MAG-36, 1st MAW, III MEF.