CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Students from Oshima Island and U.S. military children listen as Mr. Cullen Ohashi and Robert D. Eldridge say their farewells Jan. 14 at the Camp Foster youth center. Ohashi is the chief of children, youth and teen Programs for Marine Corps Community Services and 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. Daniel E. Valle/Released) - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Students from Oshima Island and U.S. military children listen as Mr. Cullen Ohashi and Robert D. Eldridge say their farewells Jan. 14 at the Camp Foster youth center. Ohashi is the chief of children, youth and teen Programs for Marine Corps Community Services and 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. Daniel E. Valle/Released)
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Takumu Monma, left, colors a picture while Melanie Horton encourages him during art class Jan. 14 at E. C. Killin Elementary School on Camp Foster. Monma was a participant in the Marine Corps Community Services-sponsored, four-day youth cultural exchange program. During the program, 24 students from Oshima Island came to Okinawa to stay with volunteer Marine Corps families who showed them around Okinawa and introduced them to Marine Corps culture. Monma is a 12-year-old fifth-grader from Oshima. Horton is a fifth-grade teacher at E. C. Killin Elementary School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel E. Valle/Released) - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Takumu Monma, left, colors a picture while Melanie Horton encourages him during art class Jan. 14 at E. C. Killin Elementary School on Camp Foster. Monma was a participant in the Marine Corps Community Services-sponsored, four-day youth cultural exchange program. During the program, 24 students from Oshima Island came to Okinawa to stay with volunteer Marine Corps families who showed them around Okinawa and introduced them to Marine Corps culture. Monma is a 12-year-old fifth-grader from Oshima. Horton is a fifth-grade teacher at E. C. Killin Elementary School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel E. Valle/Released)
Children participating in the second annual youth cultural exchange and homestay program watch as a volunteer service member and his son demonstrate how to play a video game Jan. 12 at the Camp Foster Youth Center. Family members hosting the children of Oshima hope the children leave with lifelong memories, according to Maria Clayton, a volunteer host family member. - Children participating in the second annual youth cultural exchange and homestay program watch as a volunteer service member and his son demonstrate how to play a video game Jan. 12 at the Camp Foster Youth Center. Family members hosting the children of Oshima hope the children leave with lifelong memories, according to Maria Clayton, a volunteer host family member.
Robert D. Eldridge welcomes students from Oshima Island, Kesennuma City, Miyagi prefecture, to Okinawa Jan. 11 to kick off the youth cultural exchange and homestay program. The program was created following the devastating earthquake and tsunami that occurred in March 2011, and was originally designed to allow the children of Oshima to enjoy their summer holiday in a stress-free environment. Eldridge is the deputy assistant chief of staff, G-7, government and external affairs, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. - Robert D. Eldridge welcomes students from Oshima Island, Kesennuma City, Miyagi prefecture, to Okinawa Jan. 11 to kick off the youth cultural exchange and homestay program. The program was created following the devastating earthquake and tsunami that occurred in March 2011, and was originally designed to allow the children of Oshima to enjoy their summer holiday in a stress-free environment. Eldridge is the deputy assistant chief of staff, G-7, government and external affairs, Marine Corps Installations Pacific.
Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr. addresses Marines, sailors and civilians Oct. 25 at Camp Courtney. The commanding general provided guidance to his command Jan. 4, explaining his expectations for 2013. The guidance reinforces the importance of each Marine and sailor understanding their commander's intent, and charged each service member with seizing the initiative and maintaining accountability for their actions in 2013. Glueck is the commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr. addresses Marines, sailors and civilians Oct. 25 at Camp Courtney. The commanding general provided guidance to his command Jan. 4, explaining his expectations for 2013. The guidance reinforces the importance of each Marine and sailor understanding their commander's intent, and charged each service member with seizing the initiative and maintaining accountability for their actions in 2013. Glueck is the commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force.
The III Marine Expeditionary Force Band was selected as the Marine Corps band of the year Dec. 18 by a panel of Headquarters Marine Corps judges. "We are all very proud of what we accomplished. We are very happy with the work we put in and the results that have come from it," said Lance Cpl. David V. Kelley, a bandsman with the III MEF band. "It is an honor to receive this award." Judges consider characteristics such as the band's training records, fitness scores, martial arts training, and recorded and live performances. - The III Marine Expeditionary Force Band was selected as the Marine Corps band of the year Dec. 18 by a panel of Headquarters Marine Corps judges. "We are all very proud of what we accomplished. We are very happy with the work we put in and the results that have come from it," said Lance Cpl. David V. Kelley, a bandsman with the III MEF band. "It is an honor to receive this award." Judges consider characteristics such as the band's training records, fitness scores, martial arts training, and recorded and live performances.
Marines and sailors hike to Mount Suribachi on Iwo To Dec. 19 during a professional military education tour. "I overheard Marines talking about how much they appreciate the opportunity to be here and reflect on the history," said Col. Walter T. Anderson. "For the majority of the Marines, it was their first time coming out here, and we wanted to focus not only on the battle itself, but the logistics of the battle." The Marines and sailors are with 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Japanese government reverted the name of the island on which the battle was fought to its pre-World War II name of Iwo To in 2007. Anderson is the assistant chief of staff, G-3, operations and training, 3rd MLG, III MEF. - Marines and sailors hike to Mount Suribachi on Iwo To Dec. 19 during a professional military education tour. "I overheard Marines talking about how much they appreciate the opportunity to be here and reflect on the history," said Col. Walter T. Anderson. "For the majority of the Marines, it was their first time coming out here, and we wanted to focus not only on the battle itself, but the logistics of the battle." The Marines and sailors are with 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Japanese government reverted the name of the island on which the battle was fought to its pre-World War II name of Iwo To in 2007. Anderson is the assistant chief of staff, G-3, operations and training, 3rd MLG, III MEF.
Pfc. Aaron J. Padilla uses a mallet to make mochi Dec. 21 during the Takagahara Garrison's mochitsuki ceremony. The event allowed Marines to build relationships with the local community and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. Padilla is an engineer equipment operator with Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji's Headquarters Battalion. - Pfc. Aaron J. Padilla uses a mallet to make mochi Dec. 21 during the Takagahara Garrison's mochitsuki ceremony. The event allowed Marines to build relationships with the local community and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. Padilla is an engineer equipment operator with Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji's Headquarters Battalion.
Marines conduct hasty rappel training at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves Jan. 8. The training conducted increases proficiency in the jungle environment and enhances mission readiness. The hasty rappelling class is one of many conducted during the nine-day course which runs Jan. 7-15. The Marines are with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. - Marines conduct hasty rappel training at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves Jan. 8. The training conducted increases proficiency in the jungle environment and enhances mission readiness. The hasty rappelling class is one of many conducted during the nine-day course which runs Jan. 7-15. The Marines are with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program.