A squad receives instruction on assembling the PRC-117 radio during the battalion super-squad competition Jan. 23 at Range 15 on Camp Hansen. Camp Hansen’s afternoon events consisted of a two-mile hike, an Intermediate Combat Rifle Marksmanship live-fire, a memory exercise, and assembly of a radio to transmit a medical evacuation request. The Marines are legal service specialists representing H&S Bn., Legal Services section. - A squad receives instruction on assembling the PRC-117 radio during the battalion super-squad competition Jan. 23 at Range 15 on Camp Hansen. Camp Hansen’s afternoon events consisted of a two-mile hike, an Intermediate Combat Rifle Marksmanship live-fire, a memory exercise, and assembly of a radio to transmit a medical evacuation request. The Marines are legal service specialists representing H&S Bn., Legal Services section.

Top enlisted soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marines swing kettle bells during a combat fitness course as part of the Japan Observer Exchange Program Jan. 23 on Camp Hansen. The JOEP is part of a larger effort to strengthen and enhance joint efforts between the U.S. and Japan. The JGSDF soldiers are with various units throughout the JGSDF, and the Marines are with the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Okinawa. Photo by Cpl. Lena Wakayama - Top enlisted soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marines swing kettle bells during a combat fitness course as part of the Japan Observer Exchange Program Jan. 23 on Camp Hansen. The JOEP is part of a larger effort to strengthen and enhance joint efforts between the U.S. and Japan. The JGSDF soldiers are with various units throughout the JGSDF, and the Marines are with the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Okinawa. Photo by Cpl. Lena Wakayama

- Emergency responders escort a simulated evacuee to safety during a bilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise Jan. 29 at Camp Hansen. The exercise scenario, which was the first of its kind on Camp Hansen, was based on the aftermath of a devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami. Once safely on Camp Hansen, emergency responders would triage injuries and care for the wounded. Evacuees were brought aboard Camp Hansen by bus, ambulance and an Okinawa Prefectural Police helicopter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Manning/Released) - - Emergency responders escort a simulated evacuee to safety during a bilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise Jan. 29 at Camp Hansen. The exercise scenario, which was the first of its kind on Camp Hansen, was based on the aftermath of a devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami. Once safely on Camp Hansen, emergency responders would triage injuries and care for the wounded. Evacuees were brought aboard Camp Hansen by bus, ambulance and an Okinawa Prefectural Police helicopter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Manning/Released)

Marines run toward an awaiting CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter Jan. 8 at Camp Hansen. The Marines took part in fast-rope training, where more than 100 Marines familiarized themselves with the essential technique. The Marines are with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/Released) - Marines run toward an awaiting CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter Jan. 8 at Camp Hansen. The Marines took part in fast-rope training, where more than 100 Marines familiarized themselves with the essential technique. The Marines are with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/Released)

Marines and sailors from Camps Hansen and Schwab visit the Commissary on Wheels April 27 at the Camp Hansen Post Exchange. “Everything we do is for the service members,” said Frank Santos, a produce manager for the Camp Courtney Commissary. “It’s great to come out here, be a part of this program, and see the excited looks on the service members’ faces when we come out here. We wish we could be up here more often.” - Marines and sailors from Camps Hansen and Schwab visit the Commissary on Wheels April 27 at the Camp Hansen Post Exchange. “Everything we do is for the service members,” said Frank Santos, a produce manager for the Camp Courtney Commissary. “It’s great to come out here, be a part of this program, and see the excited looks on the service members’ faces when we come out here. We wish we could be up here more often.”

Dasty stares at an explosive Oct. 24 at Range 160 on Camp Hansen, signaling his handler that an improvised explosive device may be buried there. Dasty is a military working dog with 3rd LE Bn. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donald T. Peterson/Released) - Dasty stares at an explosive Oct. 24 at Range 160 on Camp Hansen, signaling his handler that an improvised explosive device may be buried there. Dasty is a military working dog with 3rd LE Bn. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donald T. Peterson/Released)

Lance Cpl. William P. Biagas, left, enters a compound Oct. 1 during a two-week-long special reaction team course at Camp Hansen. Room clearing is one of several SRT skillsets the Marines trained for during the course. The Marines are with the Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. Ranum/Released) - Lance Cpl. William P. Biagas, left, enters a compound Oct. 1 during a two-week-long special reaction team course at Camp Hansen. Room clearing is one of several SRT skillsets the Marines trained for during the course. The Marines are with the Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. Ranum/Released)

Marines move to clear a building Oct. 3 during military operations on urbanized terrain training at combat town in the Central Training Area. The training provided an opportunity for Marines to perfect MOUT skills in a controlled environment against mock enemies using simulated rounds. The Marines are with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. Ranum/Released) - Marines move to clear a building Oct. 3 during military operations on urbanized terrain training at combat town in the Central Training Area. The training provided an opportunity for Marines to perfect MOUT skills in a controlled environment against mock enemies using simulated rounds. The Marines are with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. Ranum/Released)