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Brig. Gen. Paul Rock Jr., left, and Master Sgt. Aaron Matura place their donations into donation box to kick off the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Active Duty Fund Drive Feb. 27 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The Active Duty Fund Drive funds programs offered through the NMCRS like the budget for baby classes and providing interest free loans. Rock is the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan. Matura is the coordinator for the Active Duty Fund Drive kick off. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan- Brig. Gen. Paul Rock Jr., left, and Master Sgt. Aaron Matura place their donations into donation box to kick off the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Active Duty Fund Drive Feb. 27 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan.
Lance Cpl. Victor Diaz picks up plastic bottles during a beach cleanup Feb. 24 at Sunabe Seawall, Okinawa, Japan. Twenty-one Marines with the Single Marine Program from Camp Courtney visited the seawall to help clean up debris along the beach. Diaz is a network administrator with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - CHATAN TOWN, OKINAWA, Japan- Lance Cpl. Victor Diaz picks up plastic bottles during a beach cleanup Feb. 24 at Sunabe Seawall, Okinawa, Japan.
Racers gather at the finish line for post-race snacks after a bike race Feb. 18 aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. The race brought U.S. and local communities across Okinawa together to take part in friendly competition. Racers on road bikes completed five laps around Camp Kinser’s base for a total of 42 km. Mountain bikers completed two laps for a total of 17 km. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan- Racers gather at the finish line for post-race snacks after a bike race Feb. 18 aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan.
Members of the behavior health center pose for a photo after being presented with a certificate of appreciation during a seminar Feb. 15 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The seminar presented 23 University students with information on the different types of programs offered to service members and their families. During the seminar, students were taken to each section of behavioral health and explained the individual role the section plays in prevention and care of its Marines and sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan- Members of the behavior health center pose for a photo after being presented with a certificate of appreciation during a seminar Feb. 15 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan.
Adam DeVine performs during his comedy show Feb. 10 at the Surfside Ballroom aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. DeVine has traveled to U.S. military bases across the globe performing for service members unable to be home for the holidays. DeVine is an actor, comedian, singer and producer known for his roles in “Pitch Perfect” and “Workaholics.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan- Adam DeVine performs during his comedy show Feb. 10 at the Surfside Ballroom aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan.
Corporal’s Course 538-18 and their instructors pose for a picture after a Marine Corps Community Services battle sites tour - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members of Corporal’s Course 538-18 listen as Mark Waycaster’s, right, gives an explanation of a display at the Japanese Naval Underground during a Marine Corps Community Services battle sites tour Feb. 8 on Okinawa, Japan. During the MCCS battle sites tour, the members of JGSDF asked the tour guide questions about the Japanese and U.S. military’s perspectives. (U.S Marine photo by Lance Corporal Tayler P. Schwamb)
Runners take off at the sound of a blow horn during the Cookie Kick-Off Run Feb. 4 at the parade deck aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Camp Foster Girl Scout Troop 422 hosted the event to promote the beginning of their cookie sale season, giving a box of cookies to each participant who registered for the event. Runners had the choice of signing up for a 5-kilometer route, 100-meter dash and a 1-mile run. (U.S Marine photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Runners take off at the sound of a blow horn during the Cookie Kick-Off Run Feb. 4 at the parade deck aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan.
Security guards pose for a photo during the annual Tedako Walk Feb. 3 aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. The 20km course took participants on a path through Camp Kinser and the surrounding community. The Tedako Walk has promoted a healthy lifestyle and getting out and enjoying the city with family and friends for 17 years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan- Security guards pose for a photo during the annual Tedako Walk Feb. 3 aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan.
Candidates raise their right hand and repeat the Oath of Allegiance during a naturalization ceremony Jan. 31 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Eleven candidates from seven different countries including Honduras, Mexico, Romania, Japan, Peru, Philippines and Panama stood in front of their families to obtain their U.S. citizenship. Families and friends gathered in support to congratulate the newest citizens on their accomplishment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan- Candidates raise their right hand and repeat the Oath of Allegiance during a naturalization ceremony Jan. 31 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan.
JGSDF meets with MCIPAC EOD - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Japan Group Self-Defense Force Lt. Col. Hikaru Yamane, left, examines ordnance while listening to Master Sgt. Bryon W. Bebout’s, right, explanation during a tour Jan. 25 in the ordnance library aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The library was part of a tour designed to enhance interoperability and understanding between Marine Corps Installations Pacific and JGSDF EOD. Yamane is an ammunition and chemical equipment officer with the Western Army Headquarters, JGSDF. Bebout is the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of EOD with Headquarters and Support Battalion, MCIPAC-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan. (U.S Marine photo by Lance Corporal Tayler P. Schwamb)