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Members of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma English Discussion class sing “Nada Sousou” by Moriyama, a phrase meaning “large tears are falling,” in the Chapel April 24 on MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Students enjoyed a fun filled evening of local treats, singing and dancing. The party celebrated what students learned over the past year and to strengthen the local and U.S. community through culture and language. (U.S. Marine photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan – Members of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma English Discussion class sing “Nada Sousou” by Moriyama, a phrase meaning “large tears are falling,” in the Chapel April 24 on MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan.
Volunteers pose for a photo April 23 at the nonprofit organization Houjin Angel Kobo in Okinawa City, Okinawa, Japan. The nonprofit organization collects too many bottles to be sorted in a timely manner. Marines assisted the center by removing the lids and labels to be sent to the recycling center. (U.S. Marine photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - OKINAWA CITY, OKINAWA, Japan – Volunteers pose for a photo April 23 at the nonprofit organization Houjin Angel Kobo in Okinawa City, Okinawa, Japan.
Color Run aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Participants get doused with colored chalk during the 2018 Marine Corps Community Services Color Me Fun Run April 7 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The goal of the color run is promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness for the Month of the Military Child and Autism. This was the 5th time that MCCS Family Care Branch has hosted the event. (U.S Marine photo by Cpl. Tayler P. Schwamb)
Seabees help marines for the Medal of Honor Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Bush Battle Aid Station for the Correctional Custody Unit 2.0 program March 28 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. - CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan – A Seabee stands on a ladder while a Marine and Seabee survey the Intelligent Warfighter Compound March 28 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The Seabees with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4 were a crucial part of the construction of the medical aid station for the program, insuring that Marines awarded correctional custody will be safe, healthy and well educated. This station will be utilized for training and education, as well as where the Marines will come together, learn tactical field care and other medical aid treatment capabilities that is related to warfighting. NMCB-4, based out of Port Hueneme, California, is currently deployed to Okinawa, Japan. (U.S Marine photo illustration by Cpl. Tayler P. Schwamb)
Gullick and his Military working dog Shiva - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Cpl. Hunter Gullick builds rapport with his military working dog Shiva March 13 at the Marine Corps Installations Pacific K-9 kennels on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. It is imperative that dog handlers build a strong relationship based on trust so the teams can effectively keep MCIPAC safe and narcotic free. Gullick continues to attribute all of his success and growth as a person to his dog and small unit leadership. He, like many other dog handlers at the MCIPAC kennels, dedicating his off hours to training, bathing and playing with Shiva. Gullick is a Bhyalia, Mississippi, native, and military police officer and a dog handler with Headquarters and Support Battalion, MCIPAC- Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan. (U.S Marine photo by Lance Cpl. Tayler P. Schwamb)
A member of rock band, Asking Alexandria, signs a Marine’s skivvy shirt during a meet and greet with Marines March 23 aboard Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. Band members were able to get close and learn about the different military vehicles while meeting with Marines. The band later performed for Marines and their families at the Annual Schwab Festival. (U.S. Marine photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - CAMP SCHWAB, OKINAWA, Japan – A member of rock band, Asking Alexandria, signs a Marine’s skivvy shirt during a meet and greet with Marines March 23 aboard Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan.
Participants run uphill to the finish line during the 7th Annual TriKids and Women’s Only Triathlon March 17 aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. The triathlon tested the participant’s abilities in the swimming, biking and running events. Participants had to complete a 50-meter swim, transition to a 2-kilometer bike route and finish with a 1-km run. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - CAMP COURTNEY, OKINAWA, Japan- Participants run uphill to the finish line during the 7th Annual TriKids and Women’s Only Triathlon March 17 aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan.
Athletes grab post-run snacks after the Lord of Tegan Run March 11 aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. The annual race invited the local community on base for a friendly fun-run. Approximately 50 athletes competed in this year’s 5-kilometer or 10-kilometer route. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - CAMP COURTNEY, OKINAWA, Japan- Athletes grab post-run snacks after the Lord of Tegan Run March 11 aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan.
Players congratulate each other after a game during a Camp Commanders Cup softball tournament March 10 aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. The tournament invited members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th Brigade on base for a day of laughs, food and friendship. Two teams from JGSDF played in the tournament with members from Combat Logistics Regiment 35 and Headquarters Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan- Players congratulate each other after a game during a Camp Commanders Cup softball tournament March 10 aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan.
Police Chief Osamu Hamada, left, and Col. Mark Coppess pose for a photo during an award ceremony March 8 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Chief Hamada was presented with a letter of appreciation for his excellent service to Ginowan City and MCAS Futenma. Hamada is retiring as the Ginowan City Police Department chief. Coppess is the commanding officer of MCAS Futenma. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan- Police Chief Osamu Hamada, left, and Col. Mark Coppess pose for a photo during an award ceremony March 8 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan.