Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, the Okinawa area coordinator and commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force, announces the planned resumption of normal off-duty liberty policy for U.S. service members on Okinawa, June 24, 2016, with slight modifications. - Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, the Okinawa area coordinator and commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force, announces the planned resumption of normal off-duty liberty policy for U.S. service members on Okinawa, June 24, 2016, with slight modifications.

U.S. Marines stand to honor the fallen during the 2016 Okinawa Memorial services June 23 at Peace Memorial Park, Itoman, Japan. The ceremony brought Okinawa residents and Status of Forces Agreement members together to honor those whose lives were lost in the Battle of Okinawa. During the ceremony, distinguished guest speakers gave speeches to honor the fallen in the Battle of Okinawa and laid wreaths at the memorial walls, on which the names of the fallen were engraved. Attendees, in turn, took a moment of silence and paid tribute to the fallen heroes. - U.S. Marines stand to honor the fallen during the 2016 Okinawa Memorial services June 23 at Peace Memorial Park, Itoman, Japan. The ceremony brought Okinawa residents and Status of Forces Agreement members together to honor those whose lives were lost in the Battle of Okinawa. During the ceremony, distinguished guest speakers gave speeches to honor the fallen in the Battle of Okinawa and laid wreaths at the memorial walls, on which the names of the fallen were engraved. Attendees, in turn, took a moment of silence and paid tribute to the fallen heroes.

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.

A security post stands inside the concertina wired perimeter of a forward operations base Feb. 3 on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan. Marines with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force performed a field training exercise Jan. 25 to Feb. 4. The purpose of the exercise was to test the unit’s ability to deploy and command and control ability over a wide area. Along with being physically exhausted, the Marines mental stamina were put to the test by standing constant security shifts. - A security post stands inside the concertina wired perimeter of a forward operations base Feb. 3 on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan. Marines with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force performed a field training exercise Jan. 25 to Feb. 4. The purpose of the exercise was to test the unit’s ability to deploy and command and control ability over a wide area. Along with being physically exhausted, the Marines mental stamina were put to the test by standing constant security shifts.

Pfc. Francisco Barajas sends a message to his mother during the 2015 Armed Forces Classic Nov. 14 at the Foster Fieldhouse aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. This marked the fourth year the Armed Forces Classic was held and the second time it was played in East Asia. The two teams battled in a heated, back and fourth game with Pitt leading 37-35 after twenty minutes of game time until the game was called off due to slippery playing conditions. Barajas, an Underwood, Iowa, native, is an automotive maintenance technician with 3rd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Pfc. Francisco Barajas sends a message to his mother during the 2015 Armed Forces Classic Nov. 14 at the Foster Fieldhouse aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. This marked the fourth year the Armed Forces Classic was held and the second time it was played in East Asia. The two teams battled in a heated, back and fourth game with Pitt leading 37-35 after twenty minutes of game time until the game was called off due to slippery playing conditions. Barajas, an Underwood, Iowa, native, is an automotive maintenance technician with 3rd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael G. Dana, left, discusses future renovation plans for base housing with Air Force Col. Dwayne Robison Nov. 5 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The visit allowed Dana to observe the strategic resources and high readiness of Marine Corps Installations Pacific camps and facilities in daily support of operations across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. It also drew attention to the importance of financial and manpower resources within MCIPAC. Dana is the deputy commandant for installations and logistics. Robison is the commanding officer of the 18th Civil Engineer Group, 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base. - Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael G. Dana, left, discusses future renovation plans for base housing with Air Force Col. Dwayne Robison Nov. 5 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The visit allowed Dana to observe the strategic resources and high readiness of Marine Corps Installations Pacific camps and facilities in daily support of operations across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. It also drew attention to the importance of financial and manpower resources within MCIPAC. Dana is the deputy commandant for installations and logistics. Robison is the commanding officer of the 18th Civil Engineer Group, 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base.

Monica Poulsen gives the introduction to the play, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Oct. 23 at the Headquarters and Support Battalion building aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The play was performed by the Pacific Okinawa Players, Oct. 15-17 and 22-24. POPs is a community theater group that performs multiple productions throughout the year. The group is comprised of volunteers of all ages under the Status of Forces agreement and directs ticket sales and donations toward the costs of productions as well as scholarship funds for students pursuing performing arts. POPs performed the play Oct. 15-17 and 22-24. Membership information as well as future performance dates are available at www.pacificokinawaplayers.org. Poulsen is a membership secretary with POPs and a Cobleskill, New York, native. - Monica Poulsen gives the introduction to the play, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Oct. 23 at the Headquarters and Support Battalion building aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The play was performed by the Pacific Okinawa Players, Oct. 15-17 and 22-24. POPs is a community theater group that performs multiple productions throughout the year. The group is comprised of volunteers of all ages under the Status of Forces agreement and directs ticket sales and donations toward the costs of productions as well as scholarship funds for students pursuing performing arts. POPs performed the play Oct. 15-17 and 22-24. Membership information as well as future performance dates are available at www.pacificokinawaplayers.org. Poulsen is a membership secretary with POPs and a Cobleskill, New York, native.

Police officers and officials with the Okinawa Prefectural Police observe a military working dog demonstration during a tour of the Provost Marshal's Office Oct. 23 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The visit was part of an effort by PMO and OPP to learn about one another's operations and build upon an already fruitful partnership between the two organizations, according to Sgt. Hiroki Ashitomi, an officer with the 2nd Criminal Investigation Section, OPP. - Police officers and officials with the Okinawa Prefectural Police observe a military working dog demonstration during a tour of the Provost Marshal's Office Oct. 23 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The visit was part of an effort by PMO and OPP to learn about one another's operations and build upon an already fruitful partnership between the two organizations, according to Sgt. Hiroki Ashitomi, an officer with the 2nd Criminal Investigation Section, OPP.

A poem about the sights and scenery at Cape Zampa is illuminated during a Marine Corps Community Services Tours Plus Spooky Sites Tour Oct. 22 in Yomitan Village, Okinawa, Japan. During the tour, families under the Status of Forces Agreement rode a bus to several historically haunted locations on Okinawa and listened to the legends and stories behind them. More than 30 guests attended the tour, which has been held multiple times annually for the past 10 years. The Spooky Sites Tours are scheduled to continue until Nov. 1. - A poem about the sights and scenery at Cape Zampa is illuminated during a Marine Corps Community Services Tours Plus Spooky Sites Tour Oct. 22 in Yomitan Village, Okinawa, Japan. During the tour, families under the Status of Forces Agreement rode a bus to several historically haunted locations on Okinawa and listened to the legends and stories behind them. More than 30 guests attended the tour, which has been held multiple times annually for the past 10 years. The Spooky Sites Tours are scheduled to continue until Nov. 1.

Christopher Sabat, center, and Sean Schemmel, right, autograph different items for fans Oct. 17 during Comic Con Okinawa aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Sabat and Schemmel are voice actors for the popular animated series “Dragon Ball Z.” Over 10,600 Okinawa residents and Status of Forces Agreement personnel attended the convention. - Christopher Sabat, center, and Sean Schemmel, right, autograph different items for fans Oct. 17 during Comic Con Okinawa aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Sabat and Schemmel are voice actors for the popular animated series “Dragon Ball Z.” Over 10,600 Okinawa residents and Status of Forces Agreement personnel attended the convention.