New changes to U.S. Forces, Japan, regulation will impact how much alcohol drivers on U.S. installation in Japan can have their bloodstreams and still be considered fit to drive, beginning Monday, April 4, 2016.There is now a minimum disciplinary action of a 60-day license suspension for those caught driving with a blood-alcohol content level .03 to .079. In addition, commanders have the right to impose additional disciplinary measures, depending on the circumstances. Those caught driving with a BAC level at or above .08 are considered intoxicated drivers and will be dealt with accordingly under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. - New changes to U.S. Forces, Japan, regulation will impact how much alcohol drivers on U.S. installation in Japan can have their bloodstreams and still be considered fit to drive, beginning Monday, April 4, 2016.There is now a minimum disciplinary action of a 60-day license suspension for those caught driving with a blood-alcohol content level .03 to .079. In addition, commanders have the right to impose additional disciplinary measures, depending on the circumstances. Those caught driving with a BAC level at or above .08 are considered intoxicated drivers and will be dealt with accordingly under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

Camp Mujuk is a vital installation located on the Korean Peninsula that allows operational units a forward staging area in close proximity to the Republic of Korea Marine Corps as well as being readily available to support any contingency or humanitarian relief efforts that may arise in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. The Marines stationed at Camp Mujuk are stewards of the only Marine Corps installation located in South Korea and support over 4,000 Marines a year through various bi-lateral and multi-lateral exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Royce Dorman) - Camp Mujuk is a vital installation located on the Korean Peninsula that allows operational units a forward staging area in close proximity to the Republic of Korea Marine Corps as well as being readily available to support any contingency or humanitarian relief efforts that may arise in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. The Marines stationed at Camp Mujuk are stewards of the only Marine Corps installation located in South Korea and support over 4,000 Marines a year through various bi-lateral and multi-lateral exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Royce Dorman)

Cpl. Dana Paek poses for a photograph outside the headquarters building March 17 aboard Camp Mujuk, Pohang, Republic of Korea. “I’ve always wanted to come back at some point and to be here as part of the Marine Corps was a plus,” said Paek. Paek is a Seoul, Republic of Korea native and currently works as the supply chief for Camp Mujuk. - Cpl. Dana Paek poses for a photograph outside the headquarters building March 17 aboard Camp Mujuk, Pohang, Republic of Korea. “I’ve always wanted to come back at some point and to be here as part of the Marine Corps was a plus,” said Paek. Paek is a Seoul, Republic of Korea native and currently works as the supply chief for Camp Mujuk.

A graphic depicts the statistics of active-duty women in the military. The month of March is designated as Women’s History Month where women are recognized for their accomplishments and progression in society. Out of the approximately 183,000 active duty Marines, only about 14,100 are women making up only 7.7% of the Marine Corps, according to Department of Defense statistics. (Department of Defense Courtesy Photo) - A graphic depicts the statistics of active-duty women in the military. The month of March is designated as Women’s History Month where women are recognized for their accomplishments and progression in society. Out of the approximately 183,000 active duty Marines, only about 14,100 are women making up only 7.7% of the Marine Corps, according to Department of Defense statistics. (Department of Defense Courtesy Photo)

A crowd of mourners wait for the start of the 5th Kesennuma City memorial ceremony remembering all those that were lost in the Great East Japan earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster March 11 in Kesennuma City. Col. Roger J. McFadden represented Marine Forces Japan who responded to the disaster as a part of Operation Tomodachi. McFadden along with city representatives and Kesennuma residents placed flowers on the memorial and observed a moment of silence at 2:46 p.m. Japan Standard Time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Royce Dorman) - A crowd of mourners wait for the start of the 5th Kesennuma City memorial ceremony remembering all those that were lost in the Great East Japan earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster March 11 in Kesennuma City. Col. Roger J. McFadden represented Marine Forces Japan who responded to the disaster as a part of Operation Tomodachi. McFadden along with city representatives and Kesennuma residents placed flowers on the memorial and observed a moment of silence at 2:46 p.m. Japan Standard Time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Royce Dorman)

Seaman Miguelanto S. Lugtu demonstrates how to splint a broken arm on a member of Girl Scout Troop 435 during a Jane Wayne Day March 12 aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. Jane Wayne Day is an event designed to allow spouses and children to gain a better understanding of some of the physical challenges military service members face. During the event, participants learned about radios, the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, ran a modified combat fitness test, perused medical equipment and donned chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defense equipment. The troop took on the many challenges of the day as a celebration of the Girl Scout Birthday. Lugtu is a corpsman with Headquarters Regiment, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force and a Portsmouth, Virginia, native. - Seaman Miguelanto S. Lugtu demonstrates how to splint a broken arm on a member of Girl Scout Troop 435 during a Jane Wayne Day March 12 aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. Jane Wayne Day is an event designed to allow spouses and children to gain a better understanding of some of the physical challenges military service members face. During the event, participants learned about radios, the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, ran a modified combat fitness test, perused medical equipment and donned chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defense equipment. The troop took on the many challenges of the day as a celebration of the Girl Scout Birthday. Lugtu is a corpsman with Headquarters Regiment, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force and a Portsmouth, Virginia, native.

Japanese Air Self Defense Force Staff Sgt. Shinya Nishida speaks on an enhanced terminal voice switch while participating in the professional military exchange program February 23 in the base operations building on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The ETVS expedites calling and communication between air traffic control facilities. The professional military exchange program provided Nishida from the JASDF an opportunity to work with the Marine Corps to learn their job skills, culture and day-to-day life as a member of the U.S. armed services. Nishida is a flight plan dispatcher with the JASDF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Brittany A. James/Released) - Japanese Air Self Defense Force Staff Sgt. Shinya Nishida speaks on an enhanced terminal voice switch while participating in the professional military exchange program February 23 in the base operations building on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The ETVS expedites calling and communication between air traffic control facilities. The professional military exchange program provided Nishida from the JASDF an opportunity to work with the Marine Corps to learn their job skills, culture and day-to-day life as a member of the U.S. armed services. Nishida is a flight plan dispatcher with the JASDF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Brittany A. James/Released)