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Archive: May, 2013

Preparation paramount during typhoon season

Different areas of the globe experience a wide variety of extreme weather conditions ranging from sand storms in the deserts to blinding blizzards in northern regions. No matter what the weather may be, preparation is the key for safely enduring these dangerous conditions.Okinawa is not known for blizzards or sand storms but rather for the

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Executive leadership program develops civilian Marines

Along with the core values of honor, courage and commitment, leadership is a key trait instilled in Marines from inception and developed throughout their career.The Department of Defense takes a similar approach for its civilian employees.The executive leadership program, which is provided by the Graduate School USA, is a nine-month leadership

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Catherine C. Latham relates personal experiences during an English club meeting at Meio University May 21 in Nago. Latham started the club in 1994 after two students came to her wishing to improve their English-speaking skills. Latham is an English professor at the university. Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. Ranum - Catherine C. Latham relates personal experiences during an English club meeting at Meio University May 21 in Nago. Latham started the club in 1994 after two students came to her wishing to improve their English-speaking skills. Latham is an English professor at the university. Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. Ranum

University students, Marines tear down language barrier

When traveling and living abroad, there are certain items on everyone’s to-do lists. Visiting historical monuments, cultural landmarks, shopping districts, and experiencing a different natural environment are just a few examples.Marines stationed at Camp Schwab decided to forego the sight-seeing for a day and instead participated in a cultural

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Marines and sailors participate in a flag football tournament on Camp Hansen May 24 in honor of Sgt. Julian C. Chase. The Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, currently assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III MEF Headquarters Group, III MEF. photo by Pfc. Kasey Peacock - Marines and sailors participate in a flag football tournament on Camp Hansen May 24 in honor of Sgt. Julian C. Chase. The Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, currently assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III MEF Headquarters Group, III MEF. photo by Pfc. Kasey Peacock

Marines reflect on fallen comrade’s leadership, legacy

As people grow, they often reflect on how their character is developed. While new events may replace others, some remain etched in their memories forever.May 28, 2012 is one of those unforgettable days for Marines and sailors with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company and Company F, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment. On that day, their beloved

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Marines and sailors compete in a chariot race May 24 during the 3rd Marine Logistics Group 55th anniversary celebration at Camp Kinser. Marines and sailors competed in various events at the field meet, such as pugil stick bouts, obstacle course relays, a tug-of-war challenge and volleyball tournament. The Marines and sailors are with 3rd MLG, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose D. Lujano - Marines and sailors compete in a chariot race May 24 during the 3rd Marine Logistics Group 55th anniversary celebration at Camp Kinser. Marines and sailors competed in various events at the field meet, such as pugil stick bouts, obstacle course relays, a tug-of-war challenge and volleyball tournament. The Marines and sailors are with 3rd MLG, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose D. Lujano

Marines, sailors compete during 3rd MLG’s 55th anniversary

Activated in 1958 as 3rd Force Service Regiment, 3rd Marine Logistics Group has seen many changes throughout its history. However, one thing remains unchanged; the Marines have always been committed to delivering exemplary combat service support to service members deployed and in garrison.Marines and sailors with 3rd MLG, III Marine Expeditionary

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1st Lt. Stephen C. Horn participates in a basic swim qualification course May 20 at Camp Hansen during a three-day field training exercise. The basic course tests Marines’ skills in the water to include treading water for four minutes, swimming 25 meters with and without a pack, and removing all equipment while under water within 10 seconds. Approximately 60 staff noncommissioned officers and officers with 3rd Marine Logistics Group completed a variety of annual training requirements during the exercise that also included gas chamber and small-arms weapons qualifications. Horn is the motor transport platoon commander with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd MLG, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - 1st Lt. Stephen C. Horn participates in a basic swim qualification course May 20 at Camp Hansen during a three-day field training exercise. The basic course tests Marines’ skills in the water to include treading water for four minutes, swimming 25 meters with and without a pack, and removing all equipment while under water within 10 seconds. Approximately 60 staff noncommissioned officers and officers with 3rd Marine Logistics Group completed a variety of annual training requirements during the exercise that also included gas chamber and small-arms weapons qualifications. Horn is the motor transport platoon commander with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd MLG, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

3rd MLG leaders get back to basics during FTX

Staff noncommissioned officers and officers with 3rd Marine Logistics Group completed a three-day field training exercise at Camps Hansen and Schwab May 20-22.The FTX provided a variety of training opportunities for Marines and sailors to focus on the basic skills to be an effective and efficient combat leader.“It was Brig. Gen. (Niel E.) Nelson’s

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Rewa Giroux-Dumas teaches hospital personnel yoga techniques during the caregiver occupational stress control fair May 23 at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa on Camp Foster. Yoga is a common way to exercise stress control through deep breathing and stretching. Giroux-Dumas is a yoga instructor with Marine Corps Community Services and a volunteer for the caregiver occupational stress control fair. Photo by Lance Cpl. David N. Hersey - Rewa Giroux-Dumas teaches hospital personnel yoga techniques during the caregiver occupational stress control fair May 23 at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa on Camp Foster. Yoga is a common way to exercise stress control through deep breathing and stretching. Giroux-Dumas is a yoga instructor with Marine Corps Community Services and a volunteer for the caregiver occupational stress control fair. Photo by Lance Cpl. David N. Hersey

Caregivers learn to cope with stress

Although a hospital offers medical aid to those in need, sometimes the personnel who help others need some assistance of their own.The occupational demands of a medical professional require the ability to cope with and thrive in a stressful environment. To better equip its personnel to handle stress, the U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa hosted its

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Kimberly D. Beard, center, leads an indoor cycling class May 24 at Camp Foster’s Gunners Fitness Center. The group fitness classes are one example of Semper Fit health promotion’s commitment to the health and wellness of the community that helped earn it the 2012 Blue H–Navy Surgeon General’s Health Promotion and Wellness Award gold star. Beard is the Semper Fit health promotions manager for Marine Corps Community Services, Okinawa. Photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran - Kimberly D. Beard, center, leads an indoor cycling class May 24 at Camp Foster’s Gunners Fitness Center. The group fitness classes are one example of Semper Fit health promotion’s commitment to the health and wellness of the community that helped earn it the 2012 Blue H–Navy Surgeon General’s Health Promotion and Wellness Award gold star. Beard is the Semper Fit health promotions manager for Marine Corps Community Services, Okinawa. Photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran

Semper Fit health program awarded

Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler’s Semper Fit health promotion program was recently awarded the 2012 Blue H–Navy Surgeon General’s Health Promotion and Wellness Award gold star.The award encourages and rewards the promotion of health in Navy and Marine Corps organizations. Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center directs the annual award

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Japanese business, government leaders visit US installations on Okinawa

Members of Forum 21 met with leadership from Marine Corps Installations Pacific and III Marine Expeditionary Force May 24 at Camp Foster and Marine Corps Air Station Futenma as part of the forum’s 2013 leadership development program.Forum 21 is comprised of prospective government and business executives of Japan, and the visit serves as a way for

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Personal mementos symbolize the respect generations of service members have paid during their visit to the summit of Mount Suribachi, located on Iwo To. Suribachi is where five Marines and a Navy corpsman famously raised the American flag, signaling the successful seizure of the northern end of the island. Photo by Lance Cpl. Terry Brady - Personal mementos symbolize the respect generations of service members have paid during their visit to the summit of Mount Suribachi, located on Iwo To. Suribachi is where five Marines and a Navy corpsman famously raised the American flag, signaling the successful seizure of the northern end of the island. Photo by Lance Cpl. Terry Brady

Marines, sailors reflect during Iwo Jima visit

As the rain trickled down on a cloudy day, Marines trudged along a muddy path on an island where decades before so many had made the ultimate sacrifice.Approximately 120 Marines and sailors visited the island of Iwo Jima, which was renamed Iwo To in 2007, during a professional military education tour May 17.The event provided an opportunity for the