Sgt. Corey A. Jones inspects Sgt. 1st Class Leon P. Nelson’s rappel harness during rappel training June 24 at the Northern Training Area. Nelson joined 10 other soldiers from the 100th Battalion at the jungle leaders’ course for joint training June 2-30. Jones is the chief instructor at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Camp Gonsalves. Nelson is a scout platoon sergeant with 100th Bn., 442nd Infantry Regiment, 92nd Infantry Division, based in Hawaii. - Sgt. Corey A. Jones inspects Sgt. 1st Class Leon P. Nelson’s rappel harness during rappel training June 24 at the Northern Training Area. Nelson joined 10 other soldiers from the 100th Battalion at the jungle leaders’ course for joint training June 2-30. Jones is the chief instructor at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Camp Gonsalves. Nelson is a scout platoon sergeant with 100th Bn., 442nd Infantry Regiment, 92nd Infantry Division, based in Hawaii.
Gary Sinise sings during the Lt. Dan Band’s performance July 6 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The band played covers of songs ranging from classic hits to current chart-toppers. Sinise is the bassist for the band. Photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran - Gary Sinise sings during the Lt. Dan Band’s performance July 6 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The band played covers of songs ranging from classic hits to current chart-toppers. Sinise is the bassist for the band. Photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran
Marines with Force Reconnaissance Company fast-rope from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter July 2 at Landing Zone Phoenix on Camp Schwab. The company is with III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the helicopter and crew are with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF. - Marines with Force Reconnaissance Company fast-rope from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter July 2 at Landing Zone Phoenix on Camp Schwab. The company is with III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the helicopter and crew are with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF.
Members of the Junior Chamber International Japan listen to a brief from Robert D. Eldridge June 28 on Camp Foster. Eldridge presented the information to the junior members to help them better understand the role of the Marine Corps in Japan-U.S. relations, national defense and diplomacy in regard to the future of Japan. Eldridge is the deputy assistant chief of staff for G-7, government and external affairs, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock/Released) - Members of the Junior Chamber International Japan listen to a brief from Robert D. Eldridge June 28 on Camp Foster. Eldridge presented the information to the junior members to help them better understand the role of the Marine Corps in Japan-U.S. relations, national defense and diplomacy in regard to the future of Japan. Eldridge is the deputy assistant chief of staff for G-7, government and external affairs, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock/Released)
Ginowan City and Marine Corps Air Station Futenma officials pose for a photo next to evacuation route signs June 26 on MCAS Futenma. The leaders met to sign a bilateral agreement specifying procedures for evacuating Okinawa residents through the air station in the event of a natural disaster. The procedures also set the groundwork for future evacuation drills aboard the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elizabeth A. Case/Released) - Ginowan City and Marine Corps Air Station Futenma officials pose for a photo next to evacuation route signs June 26 on MCAS Futenma. The leaders met to sign a bilateral agreement specifying procedures for evacuating Okinawa residents through the air station in the event of a natural disaster. The procedures also set the groundwork for future evacuation drills aboard the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elizabeth A. Case/Released)
Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, left, receives the organizational colors from Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri June 14 outside Building 1 on Camp Foster during a change of command ceremony. The transfer of the organizational colors symbolizes the transfer of command from Talleri to Hudson. Talleri retired from the Marine Corps after the ceremony, having completed 34 years of distinguished service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Manning/Released) - Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, left, receives the organizational colors from Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri June 14 outside Building 1 on Camp Foster during a change of command ceremony. The transfer of the organizational colors symbolizes the transfer of command from Talleri to Hudson. Talleri retired from the Marine Corps after the ceremony, having completed 34 years of distinguished service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Manning/Released)
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.