Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members and Marines train on skis March 5 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan. “It is important to be proficient with skis when dealing with the terrain here in Hokkaido,” said JGSDF Sgt. 1st Class Isami Komatsu, an infantryman and ski instructor with the 11th Infantry Regiment, 7th Armored Division, Northern Army, JGSDF. “I was happy to know the Marines could take the training they learned from us here and apply it in the future.” - Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members and Marines train on skis March 5 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido prefecture, Japan. “It is important to be proficient with skis when dealing with the terrain here in Hokkaido,” said JGSDF Sgt. 1st Class Isami Komatsu, an infantryman and ski instructor with the 11th Infantry Regiment, 7th Armored Division, Northern Army, JGSDF. “I was happy to know the Marines could take the training they learned from us here and apply it in the future.”
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members and U.S. Marines and sailors teach each other English and Japanese languages during a cultural exchange event March 7 at Camp Naha. The two-day event, which was conducted at both Camp Naha and Camp Kinser, was designed to allow U.S. and JGSDF service members to practice basic English and Japanese language skills and develop cultural awareness. - Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members and U.S. Marines and sailors teach each other English and Japanese languages during a cultural exchange event March 7 at Camp Naha. The two-day event, which was conducted at both Camp Naha and Camp Kinser, was designed to allow U.S. and JGSDF service members to practice basic English and Japanese language skills and develop cultural awareness.
Combat engineers install support beams Feb. 28 during the construction of a new obstacle course at Camp Courtney. The Marines are constructing the course to replace an old course that had become unserviceable after years of use and exposure to the elements. 9th ESB is part of 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Combat engineers install support beams Feb. 28 during the construction of a new obstacle course at Camp Courtney. The Marines are constructing the course to replace an old course that had become unserviceable after years of use and exposure to the elements. 9th ESB is part of 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Satsuki Fraling, left, and Marines perform groundskeeping at the Lt. Gen. Simon B. Buckner Jr. Memorial March 9 near Itoman City, Okinawa. The Marines were part of a single Marine program delegation that volunteered to help with the annual cleanup of the memorial, which began in 2007. The Marines are aviation supply specialists with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Fraling is the SMP coordinator for Marine Corps Air Station Futenma and Camp Kinser. - Satsuki Fraling, left, and Marines perform groundskeeping at the Lt. Gen. Simon B. Buckner Jr. Memorial March 9 near Itoman City, Okinawa. The Marines were part of a single Marine program delegation that volunteered to help with the annual cleanup of the memorial, which began in 2007. The Marines are aviation supply specialists with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Fraling is the SMP coordinator for Marine Corps Air Station Futenma and Camp Kinser.
Students pile on Lance Cpl. Andrew R. Keba as he demonstrates how to low-crawl during a break in English lessons at Asunaro Nursery School March 7 in Nago. Keba is a data network specialist with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Students pile on Lance Cpl. Andrew R. Keba as he demonstrates how to low-crawl during a break in English lessons at Asunaro Nursery School March 7 in Nago. Keba is a data network specialist with Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Lance Cpl. Devon B. Springer walks away from an MV-22B Osprey after taking a photo with Okinawa community members during a family day hosted by Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 March 3 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The family day was held to familiarize more than 300 parents and children from the community with the aircraft and safety equipment and provide an opportunity to ask questions about the aircraft and its capabilities. Springer is a flight equipment technician with VMM-265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Lance Cpl. Devon B. Springer walks away from an MV-22B Osprey after taking a photo with Okinawa community members during a family day hosted by Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 March 3 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The family day was held to familiarize more than 300 parents and children from the community with the aircraft and safety equipment and provide an opportunity to ask questions about the aircraft and its capabilities. Springer is a flight equipment technician with VMM-265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.