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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)
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan— Members of the English Discussion class pose for a photo after the 6th Marine Corps Air Station Futenma English Discussion class party Aug. 15 at the United Service Organization building on MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. - MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan— Members of the English Discussion class pose for a photo after the 6th Marine Corps Air Station Futenma English Discussion class party Aug. 15 at the United Service Organization building on MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The class is held Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m. in the USO on MCAS Futenma. The English Discussion class provides a way for service members and local residents to build lasting friendships that go beyond the class.
Kenwa Matsuda askes his volunteer teachers to join him for his speech during a ceremony March 29 aboard Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. He requested to get up in front of the class to speak in English and show his appreciation for his volunteer teachers. He used examples of what they taught him such as, fairytales, fables and myths. Laughing with the class, Matsuda expressed how grateful he was for this program. Matsuda has attended the class since 2013 and is a retired school principal. - Kenwa Matsuda askes his volunteer teachers to join him for his speech during a ceremony March 29 aboard Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. He requested to get up in front of the class to speak in English and show his appreciation for his volunteer teachers. He used examples of what they taught him such as, fairytales, fables and myths. Laughing with the class, Matsuda expressed how grateful he was for this program. Matsuda has attended the class since 2013 and is a retired school principal.
Javier Ruiz, left, executes a Marine Corps Martial Arts technique on Pfc. Manuel Leon, right, April 4 at the parade deck on Camp Foster during a Junior Warrior Day. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 4 taught the attending children several MCMAP techniques along with showcasing other aspects of daily Marine life. Ruiz is the child of a service member with CLB-4. Leon is a motor vehicle operator with CLB-4, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Javier Ruiz, left, executes a Marine Corps Martial Arts technique on Pfc. Manuel Leon, right, April 4 at the parade deck on Camp Foster during a Junior Warrior Day. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 4 taught the attending children several MCMAP techniques along with showcasing other aspects of daily Marine life. Ruiz is the child of a service member with CLB-4. Leon is a motor vehicle operator with CLB-4, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.