The modular amphibious egress trainer sits empty Aug. 20 at the Camp Hansen Aquatic Center. The MAET can be arranged to mimic the interior of different types of helicopters. Service members use the MAET to learn how to survive aquatic crashes in a helicopter. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jessica Collins/Released) - The modular amphibious egress trainer sits empty Aug. 20 at the Camp Hansen Aquatic Center. The MAET can be arranged to mimic the interior of different types of helicopters. Service members use the MAET to learn how to survive aquatic crashes in a helicopter. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jessica Collins/Released)

Master Sgt. Chad Kiehl exercises on a rowing machine during a morning workout Aug. 28 in the Shogun Crossfit gym on Kadena Air Base. Kiehl, already an avid gym goer, was originally apathetic towards the training regimen, but quickly had a change of heart after noticing a drastic change in his fitness. “I got stronger, faster, more flexible and durable,” said Kiehl, the photography chief with Combat Camera, G-3/5; operations, training and plans; Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler. “Not only am I a more fit athlete but also a more fit Marine.” (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Jean-Paul/Released) - Master Sgt. Chad Kiehl exercises on a rowing machine during a morning workout Aug. 28 in the Shogun Crossfit gym on Kadena Air Base. Kiehl, already an avid gym goer, was originally apathetic towards the training regimen, but quickly had a change of heart after noticing a drastic change in his fitness. “I got stronger, faster, more flexible and durable,” said Kiehl, the photography chief with Combat Camera, G-3/5; operations, training and plans; Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler. “Not only am I a more fit athlete but also a more fit Marine.” (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Jean-Paul/Released)

1st Sgt. John Bejarano poses with Brigadier General Joaquin F. Malavet, the Commanding General of Marine Corps Installations Pacific and Mr. Thomas E. Curley, Field Office Director for United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Manila, Philippines, during a naturalization ceremony at the Community Center aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan Aug. 21. Bejarano, the Landing Support Company 1st Sgt., 3rd Transportation Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, was among 19 candidates to become U.S. citizens. “I love what the U.S. stands for …” said Bejarano.”… the American Dream.” (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jessica Collins/Released) - 1st Sgt. John Bejarano poses with Brigadier General Joaquin F. Malavet, the Commanding General of Marine Corps Installations Pacific and Mr. Thomas E. Curley, Field Office Director for United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Manila, Philippines, during a naturalization ceremony at the Community Center aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan Aug. 21. Bejarano, the Landing Support Company 1st Sgt., 3rd Transportation Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, was among 19 candidates to become U.S. citizens. “I love what the U.S. stands for …” said Bejarano.”… the American Dream.” (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jessica Collins/Released)

Staff Sgt. Paul J. Delekto demonstrates baton strikes during nonlethal weapons and level one oleoresin capsicum spray training aboard Camp Foster Aug. 14. According to Delekto, the security augmentation force instructor and staff noncommissioned officer with mobile training team, Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, nonlethal weapons training includes all weapons and techniques that are not inherently deadly, such as batons, defensive tactics, pepper-based spray, and mechanical-advantage control holds. “The JSGs receive the same training Marine military policemen receive,” said Delekto. “This training prepares them for real-life scenarios where an escalation of force is required, but lethal force is not.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Jean-Paul) - Staff Sgt. Paul J. Delekto demonstrates baton strikes during nonlethal weapons and level one oleoresin capsicum spray training aboard Camp Foster Aug. 14. According to Delekto, the security augmentation force instructor and staff noncommissioned officer with mobile training team, Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, nonlethal weapons training includes all weapons and techniques that are not inherently deadly, such as batons, defensive tactics, pepper-based spray, and mechanical-advantage control holds. “The JSGs receive the same training Marine military policemen receive,” said Delekto. “This training prepares them for real-life scenarios where an escalation of force is required, but lethal force is not.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Jean-Paul)

A “Dyno” rests inside the Test Cell building on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Aug. 11. The “Dyno” simulates the engine running as if it were installed in a helicopter. It is one of the tools Test Cell Marines with, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron-36, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, use to ensure the engine is safe for flight. “We’re the last security checkpoint before the engines are issued out to the squadrons,” said Cpl. Yuliyan Shvartsman, a Test Cell engine operator. “Lives of other Marines (are at stake) and it’s up to us to make sure (the engine) is safe for flying.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica Collins) - A “Dyno” rests inside the Test Cell building on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Aug. 11. The “Dyno” simulates the engine running as if it were installed in a helicopter. It is one of the tools Test Cell Marines with, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron-36, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, use to ensure the engine is safe for flight. “We’re the last security checkpoint before the engines are issued out to the squadrons,” said Cpl. Yuliyan Shvartsman, a Test Cell engine operator. “Lives of other Marines (are at stake) and it’s up to us to make sure (the engine) is safe for flying.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica Collins)

Ginowan Community Club elders pray after the annual Ubu-gah Spring clean-up August 10 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Former residents of the village, including Miyagi, and their descendants, visit the site to maintain environmental upkeep. The annual maintenance includes clearing out weeds and trimming the grass. Once the site is manicured, the Okinawa residents come together for three brief prayers. “This is a holy place, so we come here to pray to our ancestors,” said Miyagi. “We pray at different (areas) for different things like health and peace.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Jean-Paul) - Ginowan Community Club elders pray after the annual Ubu-gah Spring clean-up August 10 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Former residents of the village, including Miyagi, and their descendants, visit the site to maintain environmental upkeep. The annual maintenance includes clearing out weeds and trimming the grass. Once the site is manicured, the Okinawa residents come together for three brief prayers. “This is a holy place, so we come here to pray to our ancestors,” said Miyagi. “We pray at different (areas) for different things like health and peace.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Jean-Paul)

Service members participate in a tricycle race at the Hard Park Palmsapalooza Aug. 8 aboard Camp Hansen. Hard Park Palmsapalooza is a Marine Corps Community Services event in which service members, families and Okinawa residents could spectate a car show and participate in tricycle races. It was held in conjunction with the Camp Hansen Friendship Day, which is an open gate event that allowed Okinawa residents to come aboard base and use different entertainment facilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica Collins) - Service members participate in a tricycle race at the Hard Park Palmsapalooza Aug. 8 aboard Camp Hansen. Hard Park Palmsapalooza is a Marine Corps Community Services event in which service members, families and Okinawa residents could spectate a car show and participate in tricycle races. It was held in conjunction with the Camp Hansen Friendship Day, which is an open gate event that allowed Okinawa residents to come aboard base and use different entertainment facilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jessica Collins)

Marine Corps Installations Pacific received the Environmental Award for Cultural Management during the Secretary of the Navy Environmental and Safety Excellence Awards ceremony July 23, at the United States Navy Memorial in Washington D.C. MCB Camp Butler also received the Overseas Environmental Quality Award. MCIPAC’s continued development of innovative environmental solutions has pushed environmental sustainability to the forefront of the Marine Corps mission, proving that it is vital to military readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Jean-Paul) - Marine Corps Installations Pacific received the Environmental Award for Cultural Management during the Secretary of the Navy Environmental and Safety Excellence Awards ceremony July 23, at the United States Navy Memorial in Washington D.C. MCB Camp Butler also received the Overseas Environmental Quality Award. MCIPAC’s continued development of innovative environmental solutions has pushed environmental sustainability to the forefront of the Marine Corps mission, proving that it is vital to military readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Jean-Paul)