Gunnery Sgt. Terry D. Lewis reads a letter of appreciation Feb. 24 during a visit to Okito Taxi Company in Urasoe City, Okinawa. Marines with the Criminal Investigation Division of the Provost Marshal’s Office presented a letter of appreciation to the Okito Taxi Company, contracted with the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, not only for their assistance in solving a credit card fraud case, but also turning in items left in taxis by service members. Businesses do their part by staying vigilant and reporting suspicious activity to PMO, according to Lewis, a native of Fredericksburg, Va. Lewis is the central district chief and an investigator with CID, PMO, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan. - Gunnery Sgt. Terry D. Lewis reads a letter of appreciation Feb. 24 during a visit to Okito Taxi Company in Urasoe City, Okinawa. Marines with the Criminal Investigation Division of the Provost Marshal’s Office presented a letter of appreciation to the Okito Taxi Company, contracted with the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, not only for their assistance in solving a credit card fraud case, but also turning in items left in taxis by service members. Businesses do their part by staying vigilant and reporting suspicious activity to PMO, according to Lewis, a native of Fredericksburg, Va. Lewis is the central district chief and an investigator with CID, PMO, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan.

Mike Eli, from Tomball, Texas, shakes the hands of fans during the free concert Eli Young Band played for service members and their families Nov. 1 at the Army and Air Force Exchange Service parking lot on Camp Hansen. Eli walked down the center of the crowd shaking hands with service members and their families while playing one of the bands songs to show his appreciation to the service members. He also took time to shake the hand of every person in the front row after the concert. Eli is the lead vocalist for the band. - Mike Eli, from Tomball, Texas, shakes the hands of fans during the free concert Eli Young Band played for service members and their families Nov. 1 at the Army and Air Force Exchange Service parking lot on Camp Hansen. Eli walked down the center of the crowd shaking hands with service members and their families while playing one of the bands songs to show his appreciation to the service members. He also took time to shake the hand of every person in the front row after the concert. Eli is the lead vocalist for the band.

Mami Andrew instructs a mixed-level yoga class August 2 at Gunners Fitness Center on Camp Foster. The class is one of many organized by Marine Corps Community Services Okinawa’s Semper Fit program, which recently earned the Blue-H Surgeon General’s Health Promotion and Wellness gold star award for the third consecutive year. The award committee selects programs within the Navy and Marine Corps demonstrating exceptional health and wellness standards year-round. “Health is more than strength training,” said Andrew. “We teach people how to build their minds, spirits and bodies, so that they can have more than just strong muscles.” Andrew is a yoga instructor with MCCS Okinawa. - Mami Andrew instructs a mixed-level yoga class August 2 at Gunners Fitness Center on Camp Foster. The class is one of many organized by Marine Corps Community Services Okinawa’s Semper Fit program, which recently earned the Blue-H Surgeon General’s Health Promotion and Wellness gold star award for the third consecutive year. The award committee selects programs within the Navy and Marine Corps demonstrating exceptional health and wellness standards year-round. “Health is more than strength training,” said Andrew. “We teach people how to build their minds, spirits and bodies, so that they can have more than just strong muscles.” Andrew is a yoga instructor with MCCS Okinawa.

Col. Edmund J. Bowen, left, shares a laugh with Cpl. Joel A. Gibbs after presenting him with a Marine Corps Community Service Individual Augmentee Welcome Home package May 13 at Camp Kinser. “It’s a refreshing feeling knowing that the work I did there was appreciated,” said Gibbs, a Logansport, Ind., native. Bowen is the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Regiment 37, and Gibbs is a landing support specialist with CLR-37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released) - Col. Edmund J. Bowen, left, shares a laugh with Cpl. Joel A. Gibbs after presenting him with a Marine Corps Community Service Individual Augmentee Welcome Home package May 13 at Camp Kinser. “It’s a refreshing feeling knowing that the work I did there was appreciated,” said Gibbs, a Logansport, Ind., native. Bowen is the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Regiment 37, and Gibbs is a landing support specialist with CLR-37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released)