Lance Cpl. William P. Biagas, left, enters a compound Oct. 1 during a two-week-long special reaction team course at Camp Hansen. Room clearing is one of several SRT skillsets the Marines trained for during the course. The Marines are with the Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. Ranum/Released) - Lance Cpl. William P. Biagas, left, enters a compound Oct. 1 during a two-week-long special reaction team course at Camp Hansen. Room clearing is one of several SRT skillsets the Marines trained for during the course. The Marines are with the Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. Ranum/Released)

Marines move to clear a building Oct. 3 during military operations on urbanized terrain training at combat town in the Central Training Area. The training provided an opportunity for Marines to perfect MOUT skills in a controlled environment against mock enemies using simulated rounds. The Marines are with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. Ranum/Released) - Marines move to clear a building Oct. 3 during military operations on urbanized terrain training at combat town in the Central Training Area. The training provided an opportunity for Marines to perfect MOUT skills in a controlled environment against mock enemies using simulated rounds. The Marines are with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. Ranum/Released)

Satoe Chie teaches spouses of the 4th Marine Regiment proper tea etiquette Sept. 26 during a cultural exchange in Nago. Chie is the leader of the Women’s Group of the Okinawa Defense Association. 4th Marine Regiment is part of 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. Ranum/Released) - Satoe Chie teaches spouses of the 4th Marine Regiment proper tea etiquette Sept. 26 during a cultural exchange in Nago. Chie is the leader of the Women’s Group of the Okinawa Defense Association. 4th Marine Regiment is part of 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. Ranum/Released)

Marines with and students from the Asunaro Higashi Nursery School in Nago play musical chairs Sept. 26 in a classroom at the school. During the exchange, the Marines and students played games and interacted with one another to liven up the children’s day. The Marines are with 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. Ranum/Released) - Marines with and students from the Asunaro Higashi Nursery School in Nago play musical chairs Sept. 26 in a classroom at the school. During the exchange, the Marines and students played games and interacted with one another to liven up the children’s day. The Marines are with 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. Ranum/Released)

The last of the CH-46Es in Okinawa lands Sept. 30 on Camp Kinser for storage and disposition. The CH-46E Sea Knight, affectionately called “the Phrog,” has served with the Marine Corps and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 since the Vietnam War. The VMM-262 “Flying Tigers” have used the CH-46 to participate in engagements such as Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq, Operation Unified Assistance in Southeast Asia, and, most recently, Operation Tomodachi in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake and subsequent tsunami. After serving faithfully for decades, the Phrog’s service has ended, paving the way for the MV-22B Osprey to take over. Aircraft “00” has a paint scheme unique to the “Flying Tigers” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262. - The last of the CH-46Es in Okinawa lands Sept. 30 on Camp Kinser for storage and disposition. The CH-46E Sea Knight, affectionately called “the Phrog,” has served with the Marine Corps and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 since the Vietnam War. The VMM-262 “Flying Tigers” have used the CH-46 to participate in engagements such as Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq, Operation Unified Assistance in Southeast Asia, and, most recently, Operation Tomodachi in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake and subsequent tsunami. After serving faithfully for decades, the Phrog’s service has ended, paving the way for the MV-22B Osprey to take over. Aircraft “00” has a paint scheme unique to the “Flying Tigers” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262.

Philippine Air Force Airman 1st Class Villegas Ramwyl carries U.S. Marine Cpl. Abraham Bernado during aircraft rescue and firefighting training at Clark Air Field, Pampanga, Republic of the Philippines, Sept. 26 part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2014. The day of training familiarized the Armed Forces of the Philippines members with egress procedures should an aircraft mishap occur. The Philippine and U.S. militaries often engage in bilateral training in the common interest of regional security. Bernado is power line mechanic with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Wing Support Group 17, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Philippine Air Force Airman 1st Class Villegas Ramwyl carries U.S. Marine Cpl. Abraham Bernado during aircraft rescue and firefighting training at Clark Air Field, Pampanga, Republic of the Philippines, Sept. 26 part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2014. The day of training familiarized the Armed Forces of the Philippines members with egress procedures should an aircraft mishap occur. The Philippine and U.S. militaries often engage in bilateral training in the common interest of regional security. Bernado is power line mechanic with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Wing Support Group 17, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Marines with Battery F position an M777A2 155 mm lightweight howitzer Sept. 30 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, in support of Artillery Relocation Training Program 13-3. The Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Bn., 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. - Marines with Battery F position an M777A2 155 mm lightweight howitzer Sept. 30 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, in support of Artillery Relocation Training Program 13-3. The Marines are with 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Bn., 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program.

Elmo steps off stage to interact with military families who attended the Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families Sept. 29 at the Camp Foster Community Center. The show is the USO's longest-running entertainment tour, having hosted more than 700 performances in 11 different countries. - Elmo steps off stage to interact with military families who attended the Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families Sept. 29 at the Camp Foster Community Center. The show is the USO's longest-running entertainment tour, having hosted more than 700 performances in 11 different countries.