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Japanese students present 1,000 origami cranes to U.S. forces in Japan

A year had passed since the disaster in Japan, but the Japanese people continue to thank U.S. service members for their help.For some, they showed their appreciation in a formal Japanese tradition here March 16. Six Gakushuin Women’s College students presented each service branch with 1,000 cranes respectively. A total of 4,000 cranes were given to

Marines, Japanese come together for cold weather training

For most military members, seeing a helicopter land is a common occurrence. Seeing one land at sea is not so common. Riding in a helicopter equipped with skis as it lands on a blanket of snow on a mountainside is even less common.Working in tandem with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, Marines with Combat Logistics Regiments 35 and 37 had the

Marines locate, ambush mock enemy

Marines with 3rd Marine Logistics Group conducted patrol movements, ambushes and assaults against a mock enemy here March 8-9.The Marines, with Combat Logistics Regiments 35 and 37 conducted the two-day exercise in the forests surrounding Mount Fuji.“This exercise allowed our Marines, who have support (military occupational specialties), to train

U.S., Japan clarify criminal case jurisdictions

The governments of the United States and Japan reached a new agreement regarding criminal jurisdiction in cases involving status of forces agreement members Nov. 23.Previously, SOFA members who were arrested off-base while in an official-duty status could not be tried by the Japanese authorities because jurisdiction remained with the U.S.

Veterans return to sacred ground

Iwo Jima veterans were honored in front of the 5th Marine Division Memorial during the 67th Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor ceremony here March 14.U.S. Marines stormed the beaches of Iwo Jima on Feb. 19, 1945, and on the fifth day raised the American flag atop Mount Suribachi. The island was secured March 26, 1945, after what is known by many as the

Marines’ supply not hindered by flooding, stress

During entry-level training, Marines are taught the five stresses encountered during combat: extreme risk or fear, the fog of war, discomfort and fatigue, becoming or dealing with casualties and boredom.During the first few weeks of a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan, Okinawa-based Marines experienced additional stressors – extremely difficult

Marines navigate forest near Fuji

Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 35 navigated the snow-covered forest surrounding Mount Fuji March 1.The Marines used compasses and topographic maps to find objectives set up throughout the forest. Each fire team was given five different points to find. Each point provided a different challenge.CLR-35 is part of 3rd Marine Logistics Group,

Order reinforces hazing policy

A policy update by the Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos reinforcing the prohibition of hazing within the Marine Corps was signed Feb. 1.The purpose of the order, Marine Corps Order 1700.28A, is to ensure hazing does not occur, in any form, at any level of command, and to improve overall effectiveness as a fighting force.The order

JGSDF commemorates combined relief efforts

Japanese citizens and soldiers hosted an appreciation dinner at Camp Yufuin in Yufu City, Japan, Feb. 26 to thank U.S. service members for their contributions during Operation Tomodachi.The Local Supporters Association from Oita Prefecture and the Western Army Artillery unit of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force began planning for the appreciation

New policy in effect for pets traveling on orders

United Airlines executives announced a new policy which began March 3 that exempts pets moving on permanent change of station orders from high cargo fees.Recently, United Airlines had re-evaluated its pet travel program, making changes that could have cost pet owners more than a thousand dollars. This was avoided by the development of an important

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