The last of the CH-46Es in Okinawa lands Sept. 30 on Camp Kinser for storage and disposition. The CH-46E Sea Knight, affectionately called “the Phrog,” has served with the Marine Corps and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 since the Vietnam War. The VMM-262 “Flying Tigers” have used the CH-46 to participate in engagements such as Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq, Operation Unified Assistance in Southeast Asia, and, most recently, Operation Tomodachi in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake and subsequent tsunami. After serving faithfully for decades, the Phrog’s service has ended, paving the way for the MV-22B Osprey to take over. Aircraft “00” has a paint scheme unique to the “Flying Tigers” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262. - The last of the CH-46Es in Okinawa lands Sept. 30 on Camp Kinser for storage and disposition. The CH-46E Sea Knight, affectionately called “the Phrog,” has served with the Marine Corps and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 since the Vietnam War. The VMM-262 “Flying Tigers” have used the CH-46 to participate in engagements such as Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq, Operation Unified Assistance in Southeast Asia, and, most recently, Operation Tomodachi in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake and subsequent tsunami. After serving faithfully for decades, the Phrog’s service has ended, paving the way for the MV-22B Osprey to take over. Aircraft “00” has a paint scheme unique to the “Flying Tigers” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262.

Philippine Air Force Airman 1st Class Aimond Eryan Hernandez and U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Channing Urber carry U.S. Marine Cpl. Abraham Bernado out of an F/A-18 Hornet during aircraft rescue and firefighting training at Clark Air Field, Pampanga, Republic of the Philippines, Sept. 26 part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2014. The day of training familiarized the Armed Forces of Philippine members with egress procedures should an aircraft mishap incident occur. The Philippine and U.S. militaries often engage in bilateral training in the common interest of regional security. Hernandez is an air rescue fire fighter with the 600th Air Base Wing, Urber is an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Wing Support Group 17, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force and Bernado is a power line mechanic with MWSS-172. - Philippine Air Force Airman 1st Class Aimond Eryan Hernandez and U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Channing Urber carry U.S. Marine Cpl. Abraham Bernado out of an F/A-18 Hornet during aircraft rescue and firefighting training at Clark Air Field, Pampanga, Republic of the Philippines, Sept. 26 part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2014. The day of training familiarized the Armed Forces of Philippine members with egress procedures should an aircraft mishap incident occur. The Philippine and U.S. militaries often engage in bilateral training in the common interest of regional security. Hernandez is an air rescue fire fighter with the 600th Air Base Wing, Urber is an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Wing Support Group 17, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force and Bernado is a power line mechanic with MWSS-172.

Marines with Battery F position an M777A2 155 mm lightweight howitzer Sept. 30 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, in support of Artillery Relocation Training Program 13-3. The Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Bn., 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. - Marines with Battery F position an M777A2 155 mm lightweight howitzer Sept. 30 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, in support of Artillery Relocation Training Program 13-3. The Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Bn., 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program.

Elmo steps off stage to interact with military families who attended the Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families Sept. 29 at the Camp Foster Community Center. The show is the USO's longest-running entertainment tour, having hosted more than 700 performances in 11 different countries. - Elmo steps off stage to interact with military families who attended the Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families Sept. 29 at the Camp Foster Community Center. The show is the USO's longest-running entertainment tour, having hosted more than 700 performances in 11 different countries.

Lance Cpl. Joshua M. Wade, left, stands as a crossing guard for children who attend Kin Elementary School to ensure they cross the street safely Sept. 24 in Kin Town. The volunteer opportunity was as a part of the Ishikawa Police Department’s traffic safety campaign. Throughout Okinawa, local police departments implement traffic safety campaigns to promote safe driving and heighten awareness of pedestrians and motorists alike, especially in school zones. From Sept. 24-30, Marines and sailors volunteered their mornings to act as crossing guards for elementary school children traveling to their classes. Wade is a ground radio repairman with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. - Lance Cpl. Joshua M. Wade, left, stands as a crossing guard for children who attend Kin Elementary School to ensure they cross the street safely Sept. 24 in Kin Town. The volunteer opportunity was as a part of the Ishikawa Police Department’s traffic safety campaign. Throughout Okinawa, local police departments implement traffic safety campaigns to promote safe driving and heighten awareness of pedestrians and motorists alike, especially in school zones. From Sept. 24-30, Marines and sailors volunteered their mornings to act as crossing guards for elementary school children traveling to their classes. Wade is a ground radio repairman with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF.

Lance Cpl. Logan S. Gray (prone) and Cpl. James M. Horton (kneeling, right) fire on simulated enemy targets during the rifle marksmanship portion of the 3rd Marine Division Rifle Squad Competition Sept. 27 at Camp Hansen. Rifle squads from the major subordinate elements of the division were selected to compete against each other to promote proficiency in infantry skills. Gray and Horton are riflemen with Company I, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Lance Cpl. Logan S. Gray (prone) and Cpl. James M. Horton (kneeling, right) fire on simulated enemy targets during the rifle marksmanship portion of the 3rd Marine Division Rifle Squad Competition Sept. 27 at Camp Hansen. Rifle squads from the major subordinate elements of the division were selected to compete against each other to promote proficiency in infantry skills. Gray and Horton are riflemen with Company I, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Lajanelle Caldera, wife of Lance Cpl. Carlos E. Caldera, receives help with putting on the final piece of an explosives ordnance disposal bomb suit Sept. 27 at Camp Hansen as part of the 4th annual Spouses Warrior Day. Several spouses had an opportunity to try on the suit, and all participants viewed an EOD robot demonstration. Caldera’s husband is a field wireman with Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Lajanelle Caldera, wife of Lance Cpl. Carlos E. Caldera, receives help with putting on the final piece of an explosives ordnance disposal bomb suit Sept. 27 at Camp Hansen as part of the 4th annual Spouses Warrior Day. Several spouses had an opportunity to try on the suit, and all participants viewed an EOD robot demonstration. Caldera’s husband is a field wireman with Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Lt. Cmdr. Aaron C. Carlton raises his hand during a light-hearted personality quiz Sept. 12 at the Education Center on Camp Foster as part of a “Keys to Healthy Marriage” workshop. The workshop is designed to give couples the tools to foster a healthy and happy relationship. The workshop was hosted by the Camp Courtney Religious Ministry Team. Carlton is the Headquarters and Service Battalion chaplain with Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. - Lt. Cmdr. Aaron C. Carlton raises his hand during a light-hearted personality quiz Sept. 12 at the Education Center on Camp Foster as part of a “Keys to Healthy Marriage” workshop. The workshop is designed to give couples the tools to foster a healthy and happy relationship. The workshop was hosted by the Camp Courtney Religious Ministry Team. Carlton is the Headquarters and Service Battalion chaplain with Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific.