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Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC), hosts a change of command ceremony June 21, 2019 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The ceremony was held in honor of U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col Brian Ashford relinquishing his duties as commanding officer of H&HS, MCIPAC, to Lt. Col. Eric Starr. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Savannah Mesimer) - Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC), hosts a change of command ceremony June 21, 2019 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan.
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan – Pilots sit in the cockpit during a training flight from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to Yokota Air Base May 22. - MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan – Pilots sit in the cockpit during a training flight from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to Yokota Air Base May 22. Training flights are a way for Marine pilots to get flight hours to help maintain their proficiency. They are also used to prepare pilots to fly in harsher weather if needed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kelcey Seymour)
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan – Marines learn about the weather local substation May 15 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. - MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan – Marines learn about the weather local substation May 15 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The local substation is used to analyze weather conditions within a determined area. Meteorology and oceanology Marines use it to help determine the weather conditions such as wind speed and direction, cloud height and cloud coverage. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kelcey Seymour)
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.
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan – Aircraft rescue and firefighting Marines signal for water during a wet run Feb. 10 at the ARFF training pit on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. - MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan – Aircraft rescue and firefighting Marines signal for water during a wet run Feb. 10 at the ARFF training pit on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. A wet run is a training event that helps Marines familiarize themselves with techniques to put out fuel fires. ARFF Marines are trained to handle aircraft emergency situations and uphold safety procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Corporal Tayler P. Schwamb)
cut ribbon - MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan — Members of the local and military community cut a ribbon during the ribbon cutting ceremony in honor of the completion of phase two of the Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Revitalization Dec. 27 on MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. MCAS Futenma’s outdated infrastructure had not been updated since the early 1970s. Futenma’s revitalization increases MCIPAC’s readiness, enabling the strategic launch and recovery of military capabilities to continue to save lives and preserve regional peace, stability and security. (U.S Marine photo by Lance Corporal Tayler P. Schwamb)
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan – Marines suit up with mission oriented protective posture gear Jan. 11 at the gas chamber on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. - MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan – Marines suit up with mission oriented protective posture gear Jan. 11 at the gas chamber on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. In the event of a gas attack Marines need to know how to calmly react and properly don their mask. The gas chamber is a way for Marines to build confidence in their equipment by being exposed to a non-lethal and controlled environment gas attack. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kelcey Seymour)
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – A chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense specialist instructs Marines what to do in the gas chamber Jan. 11 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – A chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense specialist instructs Marines what to do in the gas chamber Jan. 11 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The gas chamber is annual or biannual training run by CBRN that all Marines complete. CBRN Marines ensure the Marine Corps is able to operate in contaminated environments enabling more successful force projection. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kelcey Seymour)
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- Marines compete in the elf tryouts during the Annual Jingle Bell Challenge Dec. 1 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. - Marines compete in the elf tryouts during the Annual Jingle Bell Challenge Dec. 1 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The elf tryouts consisted of 10 squad pushups, 10 pullups and 10 ammunition can lifts. Eleven units competed in five challenges throughout the day and the team with the fastest time won. The Marines are with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicole Rogge)