Members of the behavior health center pose for a photo after being presented with a certificate of appreciation during a seminar Feb. 15 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The seminar presented 23 University students with information on the different types of programs offered to service members and their families. During the seminar, students were taken to each section of behavioral health and explained the individual role the section plays in prevention and care of its Marines and sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan- Members of the behavior health center pose for a photo after being presented with a certificate of appreciation during a seminar Feb. 15 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan.

MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan— Nozomu Miyagi, left, and Lance Cpl. Malik Miller pose with their drawing after a game of Pictionary in the Single Marine Program building Dec. 17 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. - MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan— Nozomu Miyagi, left, and Lance Cpl. Malik Miller pose with their drawing after a game of Pictionary in the Single Marine Program building Dec. 17 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. This was the first time Kokusai University students participated in an event on base. The players used English and Japanese words, relying on a partner to help them with the words. These events create a fun, relaxed environment, enabling participants to reach out and create new friendships. Miyagi is a student at Kokusai University. Miller is a tactical air defense controller with Marine Air Control Squadron 4, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Danielle R. Prentice)

Instructors from the Yayoi Kimono Shop and Cultural School pose for photos with Status of Forces Agreement personnel who participated in a Japanese Tea Ceremony Class Sept. 17, 2016, in Naha, Okinawa, Japan. The class provided SOFA personnel with the opportunity to experience Japanese traditions firsthand. The students learned how to politely partake of tea and refreshments and how to prepare and serve the matcha, which is a powdered green tea commonly served at tea ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Janessa K. Pon) - Instructors from the Yayoi Kimono Shop and Cultural School pose for photos with Status of Forces Agreement personnel who participated in a Japanese Tea Ceremony Class Sept. 17, 2016, in Naha, Okinawa, Japan. The class provided SOFA personnel with the opportunity to experience Japanese traditions firsthand. The students learned how to politely partake of tea and refreshments and how to prepare and serve the matcha, which is a powdered green tea commonly served at tea ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Janessa K. Pon)

CAMP MCTUREOUS, OKINAWA, Japan – Staff Sgt. Paul I. Mead answers students’ questions about explosive ordnance disposal May 2 after a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Week EOD demonstration at Bechtel Elementary School on Camp McTureous, Okinawa, Japan. STEM Week fosters students’ career exploration and everyday observation of how science, technology, engineering and mathematics can be applied in everyday life as well as in future careers paths. During the EOD demonstration, Marines showed the students how they use robots and protective equipment. After the presentation students donned the protective equipment and underwent physical fitness challenges. Mead is an EOD technician with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, and a Heavener, Oklahoma, native. - CAMP MCTUREOUS, OKINAWA, Japan – Staff Sgt. Paul I. Mead answers students’ questions about explosive ordnance disposal May 2 after a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Week EOD demonstration at Bechtel Elementary School on Camp McTureous, Okinawa, Japan. STEM Week fosters students’ career exploration and everyday observation of how science, technology, engineering and mathematics can be applied in everyday life as well as in future careers paths. During the EOD demonstration, Marines showed the students how they use robots and protective equipment. After the presentation students donned the protective equipment and underwent physical fitness challenges. Mead is an EOD technician with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, and a Heavener, Oklahoma, native.

Two children compete in a four-by-100 meter relay at the Kin Athletic Field in Kin Town, Okinawa, Japan May 9, during the Kin Town Friendship Track and Field Meet. The meet was organized by the Kin Town schools and the mayor of Kin Town to reach beyond the language barrier between the Okinawa residents and service members’ families through athletic events, according to Takayuki Kayo, the Camp Hansen community relations specialist and an Okinawa City, Okinawa, native. The activities encouraged endurance and teamwork between the Okinawa children and American children. (Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Janessa K. Pon/ Released) - Two children compete in a four-by-100 meter relay at the Kin Athletic Field in Kin Town, Okinawa, Japan May 9, during the Kin Town Friendship Track and Field Meet. The meet was organized by the Kin Town schools and the mayor of Kin Town to reach beyond the language barrier between the Okinawa residents and service members’ families through athletic events, according to Takayuki Kayo, the Camp Hansen community relations specialist and an Okinawa City, Okinawa, native. The activities encouraged endurance and teamwork between the Okinawa children and American children. (Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Janessa K. Pon/ Released)

Sgt. Christopher Rateau-Holbach, from Fulton, Mississippi, swims towards his destination Oct. 30 at White Beach Naval Facility during the scout swimmers course. The students underwent countless hours in the water in order to become more proficient in maneuvering through the water. Rateau-Holbach is a student with Expeditionary Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. - Sgt. Christopher Rateau-Holbach, from Fulton, Mississippi, swims towards his destination Oct. 30 at White Beach Naval Facility during the scout swimmers course. The students underwent countless hours in the water in order to become more proficient in maneuvering through the water. Rateau-Holbach is a student with Expeditionary Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF.

Students with the Ryukyu Rehabilitation Academy and Marines compete in a friendly game of tug-of-war Nov. 2 during the Ryukyu Rehabilitation Academy Festival. The festival included music by the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band, Marine Corps Martial Arts Program demonstrations and a friendly competition of tug-of-war. The students attend the Ryukyu Rehabilitation Academy and are residents of Kin Town. The band members are with III MEF band, III MEF. The Marines are with 3rd Intelligence Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. - Students with the Ryukyu Rehabilitation Academy and Marines compete in a friendly game of tug-of-war Nov. 2 during the Ryukyu Rehabilitation Academy Festival. The festival included music by the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band, Marine Corps Martial Arts Program demonstrations and a friendly competition of tug-of-war. The students attend the Ryukyu Rehabilitation Academy and are residents of Kin Town. The band members are with III MEF band, III MEF. The Marines are with 3rd Intelligence Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF.

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Amanda Braly, center, answers questions from high school students participating in the Summer English Program Aug. 18 at the Legends Officers’ Club on Camp Courtney. The questions covered subjects such as favorite hobbies, music and movies, and the students were required to ask them in English to practice and improve their verbal communication with the second language. Braly is a Mineral Wells, Texas, native, and a religious programs specialist with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The students are from various high schools in Uruma City. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David N. Hersey/Released) - U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Amanda Braly, center, answers questions from high school students participating in the Summer English Program Aug. 18 at the Legends Officers’ Club on Camp Courtney. The questions covered subjects such as favorite hobbies, music and movies, and the students were required to ask them in English to practice and improve their verbal communication with the second language. Braly is a Mineral Wells, Texas, native, and a religious programs specialist with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The students are from various high schools in Uruma City. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David N. Hersey/Released)

From left to right, Nanase Mori, Deirdre M. Erkman and Teiko Yoshida pose for a photo in front of the Ryukyu Shimpo Newspaper Museum July 24 in Naha, Okinawa. They spent the day learning about the history of the Ryukyu Shimpo newspaper and its production. Mori, Erkman, and Yoshida are interns with the G-7, government and external affairs office, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, to learn about the different aspects of the Marine Corps’ role on Okinawa. Erkman is a senior at Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana. Mori is a senior at International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan. Yoshida is a senior at Senshu University, Tokyo, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brittany A. James/Released) - From left to right, Nanase Mori, Deirdre M. Erkman and Teiko Yoshida pose for a photo in front of the Ryukyu Shimpo Newspaper Museum July 24 in Naha, Okinawa. They spent the day learning about the history of the Ryukyu Shimpo newspaper and its production. Mori, Erkman, and Yoshida are interns with the G-7, government and external affairs office, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, to learn about the different aspects of the Marine Corps’ role on Okinawa. Erkman is a senior at Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana. Mori is a senior at International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan. Yoshida is a senior at Senshu University, Tokyo, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brittany A. James/Released)

Yuka Shinzato, left, and Lance Cpl. Ashley C. Merrick place bar codes onto items for sale June 26 at the U.S. Marine Corps ServMart on Camp Foster. Shinzato was taught how to use the register, find items requested by customers, and restock shelves during her job shadow with the Base Supply Office, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. Shinzato is an eighth grade student with Chatan Junior High School. Merrick is an Asheboro, North Carolina, native and supply administration and operations specialist with the office. - Yuka Shinzato, left, and Lance Cpl. Ashley C. Merrick place bar codes onto items for sale June 26 at the U.S. Marine Corps ServMart on Camp Foster. Shinzato was taught how to use the register, find items requested by customers, and restock shelves during her job shadow with the Base Supply Office, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. Shinzato is an eighth grade student with Chatan Junior High School. Merrick is an Asheboro, North Carolina, native and supply administration and operations specialist with the office.