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CAMP LESTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Lance Cpl. Kaiten DeArment crouches behind a bush dressed as a zombie during the American Red Cross hosted Zombie Run March 31 aboard Camp Lester, Okinawa, Japan. - CAMP LESTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Lance Cpl. Kaiten DeArment crouches behind a bush dressed as a zombie during the American Red Cross hosted Zombie Run March 31 aboard Camp Lester, Okinawa, Japan. The zombie apocalypse themed run was designed to help spread awareness about disasters and how to prepare for them. Runners had three flags that zombie volunteers tried to grab. When runners were caught they had to answer a disaster question. DeArment is motor transportation utilities technician with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kelcey Seymour)
Gullick and his Military working dog Shiva - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Cpl. Hunter Gullick builds rapport with his military working dog Shiva March 13 at the Marine Corps Installations Pacific K-9 kennels on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. It is imperative that dog handlers build a strong relationship based on trust so the teams can effectively keep MCIPAC safe and narcotic free. Gullick continues to attribute all of his success and growth as a person to his dog and small unit leadership. He, like many other dog handlers at the MCIPAC kennels, dedicating his off hours to training, bathing and playing with Shiva. Gullick is a Bhyalia, Mississippi, native, and military police officer and a dog handler with Headquarters and Support Battalion, MCIPAC- Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan. (U.S Marine photo by Lance Cpl. Tayler P. Schwamb)
local and military community gather to play cards and learn English at the AEON MALL - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Cpl. Michael Li plays Operation with two girls during English Fun and Games March 23 at AEON Mall in Okinawa, Japan. Marines would nonverbally and verbally communicate, using hand gestures paired with words to teach their new friends about the rules of the game and converse. The games acted as a common ground, directing the conversation and creating a positive atmosphere. Li is a Single Marine Program representative. (U.S Marine photo by Lance Cpl. Tayler P. Schwamb)
A member of rock band, Asking Alexandria, signs a Marine’s skivvy shirt during a meet and greet with Marines March 23 aboard Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. Band members were able to get close and learn about the different military vehicles while meeting with Marines. The band later performed for Marines and their families at the Annual Schwab Festival. (U.S. Marine photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - CAMP SCHWAB, OKINAWA, Japan – A member of rock band, Asking Alexandria, signs a Marine’s skivvy shirt during a meet and greet with Marines March 23 aboard Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan.
Participants run uphill to the finish line during the 7th Annual TriKids and Women’s Only Triathlon March 17 aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. The triathlon tested the participant’s abilities in the swimming, biking and running events. Participants had to complete a 50-meter swim, transition to a 2-kilometer bike route and finish with a 1-km run. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - CAMP COURTNEY, OKINAWA, Japan- Participants run uphill to the finish line during the 7th Annual TriKids and Women’s Only Triathlon March 17 aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan.
Athletes grab post-run snacks after the Lord of Tegan Run March 11 aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. The annual race invited the local community on base for a friendly fun-run. Approximately 50 athletes competed in this year’s 5-kilometer or 10-kilometer route. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - CAMP COURTNEY, OKINAWA, Japan- Athletes grab post-run snacks after the Lord of Tegan Run March 11 aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan.
Players congratulate each other after a game during a Camp Commanders Cup softball tournament March 10 aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. The tournament invited members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th Brigade on base for a day of laughs, food and friendship. Two teams from JGSDF played in the tournament with members from Combat Logistics Regiment 35 and Headquarters Regiment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan- Players congratulate each other after a game during a Camp Commanders Cup softball tournament March 10 aboard Camp Kinser, 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. 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.