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Archive: September, 2022

A Japanese Security Guard with Provost Marshal’s Office, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, sprays oleoresin capsicum at a target during an OC spray response training on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sep. 16, 2022. During the Marine-led training, JSGs navigated through an obstacle course while experiencing the effects of OC spray, also known as pepper spray. The training consists of tactics to subdue and arrest a subject and ensures law enforcement personnel understand the effects of the spray. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp) - A Japanese Security Guard with Provost Marshal’s Office, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, sprays oleoresin capsicum at a target during an OC spray response training on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sep. 16, 2022. During the Marine-led training, JSGs navigated through an obstacle course while experiencing the effects of OC spray, also known as pepper spray. The training consists of tactics to subdue and arrest a subject and ensures law enforcement personnel understand the effects of the spray. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

Japanese Security Guards train with OC spray

Okinawa's base installations are guarded 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by Japanese Security Guards and Provost Marshal’s Office personnel. They have a variety of tools to help with base safety, one of which is oleoresin capsicum spray. OC spray response training is mandated annually while serving in a law enforcement capacity on base.

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Laura Rodriguez, a group exercise instructor with Kadena Risner Gym, dances cumbia during a Mexican Independence Day celebration at USO Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 16, 2022. USO employees and volunteers hosted the celebration of Mexican Independence Day for service members and their families during Hispanic Heritage Month. The gathering included live performances and traditional dishes originating from Mexico and South America. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng) - Laura Rodriguez, a group exercise instructor with Kadena Risner Gym, dances cumbia during a Mexican Independence Day celebration at USO Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 16, 2022. USO employees and volunteers hosted the celebration of Mexican Independence Day for service members and their families during Hispanic Heritage Month. The gathering included live performances and traditional dishes originating from Mexico and South America. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

USO Camp Foster Hosts a Mexican Independence Day Celebration during Hispanic Heritage Month

The smells of home-cooked meals and music quickly surrounded service members and their families as they poured into USO Camp Foster to celebrate Mexican Independence Day. With every bite of food and note of music, some attendees shed tears as they shared memories of growing up in their unique cultures. Some said they had not experienced an environment like this in years, while other attendees had never experienced it at all.

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jonathan Delgado, a supply administration and operations specialist with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, controls the ball during a soccer game at Okinawa Comprehensive Park Recreation Dome, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 27, 2022. Delgado, born in Las Vegas, NV, represents his Mexican heritage and the Marine Corps during National Hispanic Heritage Month. This annual observance from September 15 to October 15, celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of those from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jonathan Delgado, a supply administration and operations specialist with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, controls the ball during a soccer game at Okinawa Comprehensive Park Recreation Dome, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 27, 2022. Delgado, born in Las Vegas, NV, represents his Mexican heritage and the Marine Corps during National Hispanic Heritage Month. This annual observance from September 15 to October 15, celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of those from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Faces of MCIPAC: Hispanic Heritage Month – Cpl. Delgado

Every year the Department of Defense recognizes the melting pot in the U.S., dedicating a month to celebrating each unique culture. Although born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jonathan Delgado grew up heavily influenced by his familial roots from Mexico. His immediate family members were born in Mexico and ensured he was raised with cultural roots ingrained in his heart.

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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Stephen Liszewski, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, explains his plan to lower the number of traffic incidents to local government workers on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 1, 2022. Presenters with Stay Alive from Education provided “Street Smart” training to Marines to raise awareness of the consequences of unsafe driving. The SAFE team is a group of firefighters and paramedics that performed an interactive presentation to educate audiences on car accident scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng) - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Stephen Liszewski, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, explains his plan to lower the number of traffic incidents to local government workers on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 1, 2022. Presenters with Stay Alive from Education provided “Street Smart” training to Marines to raise awareness of the consequences of unsafe driving. The SAFE team is a group of firefighters and paramedics that performed an interactive presentation to educate audiences on car accident scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

Florida’s SAFE team educates US Marines on the consequences of unsafe driving

To prevent future drunken driving incidents, the Marine Corps Installations Safety Office invited the Florida SAFE team to share their experiences responding to emergency car crashes and impart knowledge through an interactive performance.

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