Lance Cpl. Conner M. Levinsky assists a student from E.C. Killin Elementary School, located on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, in operating a hand line, also known as a fire hose, May 8, during a tour of the aircraft rescue and fire fighting station on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The tour was a part of a visit to the flight line on MCAS Futenma that provided students with the understanding of the ARFF Marines’ responsibilities with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma and the opportunity to explore various career paths. Levinsky, a rescueman with ARFF, H&HS, MCAS Futenma, is an El Dorado Hills, California, native. (Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Janessa K. Pon/ Released) - Lance Cpl. Conner M. Levinsky assists a student from E.C. Killin Elementary School, located on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, in operating a hand line, also known as a fire hose, May 8, during a tour of the aircraft rescue and fire fighting station on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The tour was a part of a visit to the flight line on MCAS Futenma that provided students with the understanding of the ARFF Marines’ responsibilities with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma and the opportunity to explore various career paths. Levinsky, a rescueman with ARFF, H&HS, MCAS Futenma, is an El Dorado Hills, California, native. (Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Janessa K. Pon/ Released)

Two chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defense specialists ensure gas masks are properly fitted prior to leak, seal, package and decontamination training April 21 at the gas chamber on Camp Hansen, Okinawa. The CBRN defense specialists assisted in familiarizing explosive ordnance disposal technicians with decontamination procedures following the leak, seal, package process used to mitigate CBRN-related hazards. The EOD technicians and CBRN defense specialists used protective equipment to perform general decontamination of the affected area and prepare the leaking ordnance for safe containment and transport before completing the decontamination process. The training instilled the Marines’ confidence in their safety equipment and procedures used to mitigate CBRN-related hazards. The Marines are with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, and Marine Logistics Group Headquarters Regiment, 3rd MLG, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Two chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defense specialists ensure gas masks are properly fitted prior to leak, seal, package and decontamination training April 21 at the gas chamber on Camp Hansen, Okinawa. The CBRN defense specialists assisted in familiarizing explosive ordnance disposal technicians with decontamination procedures following the leak, seal, package process used to mitigate CBRN-related hazards. The EOD technicians and CBRN defense specialists used protective equipment to perform general decontamination of the affected area and prepare the leaking ordnance for safe containment and transport before completing the decontamination process. The training instilled the Marines’ confidence in their safety equipment and procedures used to mitigate CBRN-related hazards. The Marines are with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, and Marine Logistics Group Headquarters Regiment, 3rd MLG, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Hideko Yamashiro, an 82-year-old resident of Ogimi Village, talks about her life. - Hideko Yamashiro, an 82-year-old resident of Ogimi Village, talks about her life.

Lance Cpl. Brandon D. Perez of Prosser, Wash. (left), covers the eyes of Cpl. Alec J. Skramstad, of Glenwood Springs, Colo. (right) as he disassembles and reassembles an M-4 rifle for watching visitors during the Fuji Friendship Festival at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji May 9, 2015. The Fuji Friendship festival is an annual event designed to enhance the strong relationships with the community, and gives community members an opportunity to view U.S. and Japan Ground Self Defense Force military equipment and interact with U.S. and JGSDF personnel at Camp Fuji. Perez is an armorer at Camp Fuji, and Skramstad is a radio operator with range control at Camp Fuji. - Lance Cpl. Brandon D. Perez of Prosser, Wash. (left), covers the eyes of Cpl. Alec J. Skramstad, of Glenwood Springs, Colo. (right) as he disassembles and reassembles an M-4 rifle for watching visitors during the Fuji Friendship Festival at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji May 9, 2015. The Fuji Friendship festival is an annual event designed to enhance the strong relationships with the community, and gives community members an opportunity to view U.S. and Japan Ground Self Defense Force military equipment and interact with U.S. and JGSDF personnel at Camp Fuji. Perez is an armorer at Camp Fuji, and Skramstad is a radio operator with range control at Camp Fuji.

Firefighters with the Naha City Fire Department practice their rowing technique before competing in a dragon boat race May 5 during the 41st annual Naha City Dragon Boat Races, also known as Harii, at Tomari Port in Naha City, Okinawa. More than 60 teams competed in the races, making a total of approximately 2,300 participants. Three teams, consisting of 32 people per boat, competed against each other in every race. A dragon boat is a human-powered watercraft originating from China, according to Satsuki Fraling, the SMP coordinator with Marine Corps Community Services. It became a tradition where fishermen took boats out to sea to pray for safe travels and health for the upcoming year. Later the tradition evolved into a festival taking place on Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brittany A. James/Released) - Firefighters with the Naha City Fire Department practice their rowing technique before competing in a dragon boat race May 5 during the 41st annual Naha City Dragon Boat Races, also known as Harii, at Tomari Port in Naha City, Okinawa. More than 60 teams competed in the races, making a total of approximately 2,300 participants. Three teams, consisting of 32 people per boat, competed against each other in every race. A dragon boat is a human-powered watercraft originating from China, according to Satsuki Fraling, the SMP coordinator with Marine Corps Community Services. It became a tradition where fishermen took boats out to sea to pray for safe travels and health for the upcoming year. Later the tradition evolved into a festival taking place on Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brittany A. James/Released)

U.S. Marine V-22 Ospreys fly into Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 3. U.S. Marines also brought an UH-1N Huey, tools and equipment to support the government of Nepal. The Nepalese Government requested the U.S. Government’s help after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck their country, April 25. The Marines are with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, I Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mandaline Hatch/Released) - U.S. Marine V-22 Ospreys fly into Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 3. U.S. Marines also brought an UH-1N Huey, tools and equipment to support the government of Nepal. The Nepalese Government requested the U.S. Government’s help after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck their country, April 25. The Marines are with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, I Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mandaline Hatch/Released)

Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness chart was revised 1 March by U.S. Forces Japan. Listed are the 10 levels of TCCOR, along with suggested precautions and safety procedures. - Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness chart was revised 1 March by U.S. Forces Japan. Listed are the 10 levels of TCCOR, along with suggested precautions and safety procedures.