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Japanese business, government leaders visit US installations on Okinawa

Members of Forum 21 met with leadership from Marine Corps Installations Pacific and III Marine Expeditionary Force May 24 at Camp Foster and Marine Corps Air Station Futenma as part of the forum’s 2013 leadership development program.Forum 21 is comprised of prospective government and business executives of Japan, and the visit serves as a way for

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Wasaku Tatsumichi, right, demonstrates for Pfc. Michael Cancel, left, how to properly plant rice May 4 at Tatsumichi’s rice field in Gotemba, Shizuoka prefecture, Japan. Cancel, along with approximately 20 other Marines assigned to Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, volunteered to help Tatsumichi plant his rice for the spring. The event benefited both Tatsumichi and the Marines because he got his field planted quickly, and the Marines experienced what it is like to be a Japanese rice farmer for the day. Tatsumichi is a member of the Fuji U.S.-Japan Friendship Association and a rice farmer. Cancel is a motor vehicle operator with Headquarters Company, CATC Camp Fuji.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam B. Miller/Released) - Wasaku Tatsumichi, right, demonstrates for Pfc. Michael Cancel, left, how to properly plant rice May 4 at Tatsumichi’s rice field in Gotemba, Shizuoka prefecture, Japan. Cancel, along with approximately 20 other Marines assigned to Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, volunteered to help Tatsumichi plant his rice for the spring. The event benefited both Tatsumichi and the Marines because he got his field planted quickly, and the Marines experienced what it is like to be a Japanese rice farmer for the day. Tatsumichi is a member of the Fuji U.S.-Japan Friendship Association and a rice farmer. Cancel is a motor vehicle operator with Headquarters Company, CATC Camp Fuji. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam B. Miller/Released)

Marines get muddy during rice-planting event

Many years ago, farmers planted and harvested their crops through long hours of manual labor. But, in today’s world the processes have been industrialized through myriad innovations to keep up with supply and demand. However, there are farmers who still practice the age-old art of planting their crops by hand.This was demonstrated May 4 when more

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Lance Cpl. Bennett M. Russ smashes parts of a building frame, demilitarizing a simulated forward operating base, during a field training exercise May 17 at the Central Training Area near Camp Hansen. Marines conducted the training May 15-17 in preparation for their upcoming deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon C. Suhr - Lance Cpl. Bennett M. Russ smashes parts of a building frame, demilitarizing a simulated forward operating base, during a field training exercise May 17 at the Central Training Area near Camp Hansen. Marines conducted the training May 15-17 in preparation for their upcoming deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon C. Suhr

9th Engineer Support Battalion prepares for deployment to Afghanistan

Many Marines have served valiantly during combat operations in Afghanistan. The lessons learned are continuously passed from one generation of Marines to the next, laying the foundation for less experienced Marines to deploy to Afghanistan, complete the mission, and return home safely.Marines with Company F, 9th Engineer Support Battalion,

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Marines, sailors evacuate injured Marine from JWTC

Marines and sailors train daily in every clime and place to sharpen their skills. They hone them to near perfection without knowing when and where they will be called upon to perform.Marines with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 coordinated with Marines and sailors assigned to the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Camp Gonsalves, May 8 to

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CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter 03 departs Marine Corps Air Station Futenma for the last time May 20. CH-46E-03 with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 was decommissioned and flown to Camp Kinser where it will be stored awaiting further disposition. HMM-262 is part of Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Photo by Lance Cpl. David N. Hersey - CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter 03 departs Marine Corps Air Station Futenma for the last time May 20. CH-46E-03 with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 was decommissioned and flown to Camp Kinser where it will be stored awaiting further disposition. HMM-262 is part of Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Photo by Lance Cpl. David N. Hersey

Sea Knight makes final flight

A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 made its final flight May 20 after flying from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to Camp Kinser where it will await final disposition.The CH-46E is one of twelve helicopters used by HMM-262 that will be phased-out during the next couple of months as the squadron transitions to

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Lance Cpl. Elias D. Gonzales scans for potential threats during convoy training April 5 at the combat convoy simulator on Camp Hansen. The simulator allowed Marines to use gas-powered weapons systems to practice their rules of engagement against simulated enemies. Gonzales is a bulk fuel specialist with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Photo by Cpl. Matthew Manning - Lance Cpl. Elias D. Gonzales scans for potential threats during convoy training April 5 at the combat convoy simulator on Camp Hansen. The simulator allowed Marines to use gas-powered weapons systems to practice their rules of engagement against simulated enemies. Gonzales is a bulk fuel specialist with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Photo by Cpl. Matthew Manning

Marines prepare for Afghanistan in simulator

Marines with 9th Engineer Support Battalion obtained valuable experience for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in the safe environment of the combat convoy simulator April 5 on Camp Hansen.Experience and knowledge is invaluable when conducting a convoy in a combat environment, according to Staff Sgt.