A member of the Japan Self-Defense Force, left, hands a day pass to a community member Oct. 17 at the front gate of Camp Hansen. Unit leaders with the installation organized the first Friendship Friday Oct. 17 for residents of Kin Town. The community members visited the installation’s eateries and bowling alley, and had the opportunity to view a static display of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter. - A member of the Japan Self-Defense Force, left, hands a day pass to a community member Oct. 17 at the front gate of Camp Hansen. Unit leaders with the installation organized the first Friendship Friday Oct. 17 for residents of Kin Town. The community members visited the installation’s eateries and bowling alley, and had the opportunity to view a static display of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter.

Ginowan City Board of Education archeologists and members of the Aragusuku Hometown Association observe a limestone mining area Oct. 23 here. During a survey of land being returned to the Government of Japan, possible remnants of an Edo-era village were uncovered. The land return is a part of an effort to continue strengthening the relationship between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lena Wakayama/Released) - Ginowan City Board of Education archeologists and members of the Aragusuku Hometown Association observe a limestone mining area Oct. 23 here. During a survey of land being returned to the Government of Japan, possible remnants of an Edo-era village were uncovered. The land return is a part of an effort to continue strengthening the relationship between the U.S. and Japan.

A member of the Japan Air Self Defense Force tows an MV-22B Osprey at Hyakuri Air Base during the Japan Air Self Defense Force’s Air Review 2014 Oct. 25. The aircraft is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Air Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - A member of the Japan Air Self Defense Force tows an MV-22B Osprey at Hyakuri Air Base during the Japan Air Self Defense Force’s Air Review 2014 Oct. 25. The aircraft is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Air Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Tetsuji Matsumoto, right, Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, left of Matsumoto, and Dr. Robert D. Eldridge, left of Hudson, view tools and equipment at the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th Brigade static display Oct. 28 during Exercise Constant Vigilance 2014 here. The exercise, which included personnel assigned to the Japan Self-Defense Force, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base, Camp Butler Japan, Urasoe City, Camp Kinser emergency services, Department of Defense Dependents Schools, and other civilian agencies, simulated a collaborative emergency response to a tsunami and tested cooperative emergency response procedures. Matsumoto is the mayor of Urasoe City. Hudson is the commanding general of MCIPAC-Marine Corp Base, Camp Butler Japan. Eldridge is the deputy assistant chief of staff for G-7, government and external affairs, MCIPAC-Marine Corps Base, Camp Butler Japan. - Tetsuji Matsumoto, right, Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, left of Matsumoto, and Dr. Robert D. Eldridge, left of Hudson, view tools and equipment at the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th Brigade static display Oct. 28 during Exercise Constant Vigilance 2014 here. The exercise, which included personnel assigned to the Japan Self-Defense Force, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base, Camp Butler Japan, Urasoe City, Camp Kinser emergency services, Department of Defense Dependents Schools, and other civilian agencies, simulated a collaborative emergency response to a tsunami and tested cooperative emergency response procedures. Matsumoto is the mayor of Urasoe City. Hudson is the commanding general of MCIPAC-Marine Corp Base, Camp Butler Japan. Eldridge is the deputy assistant chief of staff for G-7, government and external affairs, MCIPAC-Marine Corps Base, Camp Butler Japan.

Chris Daughtry sings one of his hit songs “No Surprise” during a free concert Oct. 25 at the Camp Foster festival grounds. Hosting the concert, Marine Corps Community Services extended the invitation to attend to service members, their families and guests in an effort to boost the morale of the service members. Daughtry is from Lasker, North Carolina, and the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the rock band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Diamond N. Peden/Released) - Chris Daughtry sings one of his hit songs “No Surprise” during a free concert Oct. 25 at the Camp Foster festival grounds. Hosting the concert, Marine Corps Community Services extended the invitation to attend to service members, their families and guests in an effort to boost the morale of the service members. Daughtry is from Lasker, North Carolina, and the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the rock band. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Diamond N. Peden/Released)

Sgt. Gerry Pratama, from Anahuac, Texas, practices CPR during a scout swimmers course Oct. 22 at the Camp Hansen Aquatic Center. During the first of three weeks, students will earn their lifeguard certification, so they can provide first aid while training in the ocean. Pratama is a student with Expeditionary Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Unit Headquarters Group, III MEF. - Sgt. Gerry Pratama, from Anahuac, Texas, practices CPR during a scout swimmers course Oct. 22 at the Camp Hansen Aquatic Center. During the first of three weeks, students will earn their lifeguard certification, so they can provide first aid while training in the ocean. Pratama is a student with Expeditionary Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Unit Headquarters Group, III MEF.

Cpl. Shawn W. McClenahan, from Monterey, Louisiana, receives his influenza vaccination Oct. 1 at the Hansen Theater. The base clinic administered the annual flu vaccination to Marines on Camp Hansen while at the same time preparing corpsmen for any possible pandemic or flu outbreak. McClenahan is a fire support man with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Cpl. Shawn W. McClenahan, from Monterey, Louisiana, receives his influenza vaccination Oct. 1 at the Hansen Theater. The base clinic administered the annual flu vaccination to Marines on Camp Hansen while at the same time preparing corpsmen for any possible pandemic or flu outbreak. McClenahan is a fire support man with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Corpsmen rush a casualty to a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a medical evacuation drill Sept. 30 at the Kin Blue Training Area. The teams learned how to protect causalities on a stretcher while approaching a helicopter. The corpsmen are with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rebecca Elmy/Released) - Corpsmen rush a casualty to a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a medical evacuation drill Sept. 30 at the Kin Blue Training Area. The teams learned how to protect causalities on a stretcher while approaching a helicopter. The corpsmen are with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rebecca Elmy/Released)

Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Greene, from Stanwood, Washington, looks through a selection of donated clothing Oct. 17 at the Swap Shop on Camp Hansen. The Swap Shop has a variety of donated items such as board games, books and uniform items. Greene is a radio technician with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. - Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Greene, from Stanwood, Washington, looks through a selection of donated clothing Oct. 17 at the Swap Shop on Camp Hansen. The Swap Shop has a variety of donated items such as board games, books and uniform items. Greene is a radio technician with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF.

Republic of Korea Marines study a terrain map alongside U.S. Marines Oct. 7 at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-13. KMEP is a series of continuous combined training exercises designed to enhance the ROK-U.S. alliance, promote stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthen ROK-U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. The ROK Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 8th Brigade, 2nd ROK Marine Division. The U.S. Marines are with various units assigned to III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Stephen D. Himes/Released) - Republic of Korea Marines study a terrain map alongside U.S. Marines Oct. 7 at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-13. KMEP is a series of continuous combined training exercises designed to enhance the ROK-U.S. alliance, promote stability on the Korean Peninsula and strengthen ROK-U.S. military capabilities and interoperability. The ROK Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 8th Brigade, 2nd ROK Marine Division. The U.S. Marines are with various units assigned to III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Stephen D. Himes/Released)