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Children watch Frozen during the Winter Wonderland Family Fun Night at the Ocean Breeze Jan. 17 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Children colored snowflakes, watched movies and made s’mores at the s’mores bar. Coming out to the Ocean Breeze allows families a chance to know their community and neighbors a little better. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan- Children watch Frozen during the Winter Wonderland Family Fun Night at the Ocean Breeze Jan. 17 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan.
Japanese, U.S. officials and service members pose for a photo during a Post Exchange ground breaking ceremony Jan. 11 aboard Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. The plan for the new Exchange will bring a better selection of items and convenience to the Marines stationed on the Northern bases. The plans also revealed construction of a new post office and bank to be incorporated into the Exchange. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - CAMP SCHWAB, OKINAWA, Japan- Japanese, U.S. officials and service members pose for a photo during a Post Exchange ground breaking ceremony Jan. 11 aboard Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan.
An ice sculpture of Santa is displayed at the entrance of the Santa Brunch Dec. 24 at the Butler Officers’ Club aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The event brought military families together for an afternoon of enjoyable food and drinks. Children had a last minute chance to sit on Santa’s lap for a photo and tell him what they wanted for Christmas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicole Rogge) - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan- An ice sculpture of Santa is displayed at the entrance of the Santa Brunch Dec. 24 at the Butler Officers’ Club aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan.
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan— Nozomu Miyagi, left, and Lance Cpl. Malik Miller pose with their drawing after a game of Pictionary in the Single Marine Program building Dec. 17 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. - MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan— Nozomu Miyagi, left, and Lance Cpl. Malik Miller pose with their drawing after a game of Pictionary in the Single Marine Program building Dec. 17 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. This was the first time Kokusai University students participated in an event on base. The players used English and Japanese words, relying on a partner to help them with the words. These events create a fun, relaxed environment, enabling participants to reach out and create new friendships. Miyagi is a student at Kokusai University. Miller is a tactical air defense controller with Marine Air Control Squadron 4, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Danielle R. Prentice)
Lance Cpl. Naomi Felio talks with an elderly man Dec. 15 at the Okinawa Airakuen Sanatorium in Nago, Okinawa, Japan. - Lance Cpl. Naomi Felio talks with an elderly man Dec. 15 at the Okinawa Airakuen Sanatorium in Nago, Okinawa, Japan. Since 1938, the Nago Airakuen Sanatorium has been a convalescent home for leprosy patients or ex-leprosy patients. Service members from across Okinawa joined together to travel north to share their Christmas spirit with an elderly group who lives at the sanatorium. Felio is a landing support specialist with 3rd Transportation Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Danielle R. Prentice)
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Lance Cpl. Kinglsey Nteh reinforces the tape on delivered packages Dec. 12 at the Camp Foster Post Office aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Lance Cpl. Kinglsey Nteh reinforces the tape on delivered packages Dec. 12 at the Camp Foster Post Office aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Postal Marines help customers with packaging, labeling and locating mail. They check the packages to ensure it has not been tampered with and ensure that the package remains secure. Nteh is a postal clerk with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installation Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kelcey Seymour)
Marines are recognized for their voluntary work at the Winter 2017 Dance Showcase Dec. 14 at Koza Music Town, Okinawa, Japan. The showcase featured variety of dance styles such as, ballet, tap and contemporary. The dancers perform at many events throughout the year, competing with local dance studios across the island. Marines assisted the girls with their speedy costume changes and comforting the dancers backstage. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicole Rogge) - KOZA MUSIC TOWN, OKINAWA, Japan- Marines are recognized for their voluntary work at the Winter 2017 Dance Showcase Dec. 14 at Koza Music Town, Okinawa, Japan.
Foster Girl Scouts pose for a photo Dec. 10 at the Community Center aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The Foster Girl Scout Juniors collected pajamas to send to Sunrin Orphanage near Pohang, Korea, as part of efforts to earn the Bronze Award, the highest award a Girl Scout Junior can earn. With help from other Girl Scout troops and the Marine Officer's Spouses Club Okinawa, the Juniors were able to collect 80 pajamas, one for each child at the orphanage. (U.S Marine photo by Pvt. Nicole Rogge) - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Foster Girl Scouts pose for a photo Dec. 10 at the Community Center aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan.
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan- A father holds his son during the ugly sweater contest at Headquarters and Support Battalion’s annual holiday party Dec. 5 at the Foster Fieldhouse aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. - A father holds his son during the ugly sweater contest at Headquarters and Support Battalion’s annual holiday party Dec. 5 at the Foster Fieldhouse aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Marines participated ugly sweater and pie eating contests. Participants were given a chance to win prizes through a raffle held during the event. The party brought Marines and their families out for a night of festive fun. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicole Rogge)
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan- Marines compete in the elf tryouts during the Annual Jingle Bell Challenge Dec. 1 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. - Marines compete in the elf tryouts during the Annual Jingle Bell Challenge Dec. 1 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The elf tryouts consisted of 10 squad pushups, 10 pullups and 10 ammunition can lifts. Eleven units competed in five challenges throughout the day and the team with the fastest time won. The Marines are with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicole Rogge)