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Kehlani performs during Foster Fest May 12 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The annual festival allowed members of the community to enjoy food, games and music. Kehlani ended the event with a performance featuring some of her most popular songs such as “Faking it” and “Gangsta.” Kehlani is an American singer, songwriter and dancer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Kehlani performs during Foster Fest May 12 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan.
Members of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma English Discussion class sing “Nada Sousou” by Moriyama, a phrase meaning “large tears are falling,” in the Chapel April 24 on MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Students enjoyed a fun filled evening of local treats, singing and dancing. The party celebrated what students learned over the past year and to strengthen the local and U.S. community through culture and language. (U.S. Marine photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan – Members of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma English Discussion class sing “Nada Sousou” by Moriyama, a phrase meaning “large tears are falling,” in the Chapel April 24 on MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan.
Volunteers pose for a photo April 23 at the nonprofit organization Houjin Angel Kobo in Okinawa City, Okinawa, Japan. The nonprofit organization collects too many bottles to be sorted in a timely manner. Marines assisted the center by removing the lids and labels to be sent to the recycling center. (U.S. Marine photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - OKINAWA CITY, OKINAWA, Japan – Volunteers pose for a photo April 23 at the nonprofit organization Houjin Angel Kobo in Okinawa City, Okinawa, Japan.
Seabees help marines for the Medal of Honor Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Bush Battle Aid Station for the Correctional Custody Unit 2.0 program March 28 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. - CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan – A Seabee stands on a ladder while a Marine and Seabee survey the Intelligent Warfighter Compound March 28 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The Seabees with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4 were a crucial part of the construction of the medical aid station for the program, insuring that Marines awarded correctional custody will be safe, healthy and well educated. This station will be utilized for training and education, as well as where the Marines will come together, learn tactical field care and other medical aid treatment capabilities that is related to warfighting. NMCB-4, based out of Port Hueneme, California, is currently deployed to Okinawa, Japan. (U.S Marine photo illustration by 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.
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.
Brig. Gen. Paul Rock Jr., left, and Master Sgt. Aaron Matura place their donations into donation box to kick off the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Active Duty Fund Drive Feb. 27 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The Active Duty Fund Drive funds programs offered through the NMCRS like the budget for baby classes and providing interest free loans. Rock is the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan. Matura is the coordinator for the Active Duty Fund Drive kick off. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan- Brig. Gen. Paul Rock Jr., left, and Master Sgt. Aaron Matura place their donations into donation box to kick off the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Active Duty Fund Drive Feb. 27 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan.
Adam DeVine performs during his comedy show Feb. 10 at the Surfside Ballroom aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. DeVine has traveled to U.S. military bases across the globe performing for service members unable to be home for the holidays. DeVine is an actor, comedian, singer and producer known for his roles in “Pitch Perfect” and “Workaholics.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan- Adam DeVine performs during his comedy show Feb. 10 at the Surfside Ballroom aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan.
Runners take off at the sound of a blow horn during the Cookie Kick-Off Run Feb. 4 at the parade deck aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Camp Foster Girl Scout Troop 422 hosted the event to promote the beginning of their cookie sale season, giving a box of cookies to each participant who registered for the event. Runners had the choice of signing up for a 5-kilometer route, 100-meter dash and a 1-mile run. (U.S Marine photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Runners take off at the sound of a blow horn during the Cookie Kick-Off Run Feb. 4 at the parade deck aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan.