CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, JAPAN– Maj. Heath Ruppert guides a class discussion in an Expeditionary Warfare School class Sept. 21 at the College of Distant Education and Training building aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, JAPAN– Maj. Heath Ruppert guides a class discussion in an Expeditionary Warfare School class Sept. 21 at the College of Distant Education and Training building aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The EWS trains company grade officers to serve in an expeditionary environment by focusing on the foundation, doctrine and operations of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Through these classes Marines gain a thorough understanding of the MAGTF, which is made up of four core elements: the command element, ground combat element, aviation combat element, and logistics element. This class provides education through practical application and critical thinking. They then receive feedback about why or why not their idea or plan would work. Ruppert is the MAGTF planner officer with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and instructor of the EWS.

Informational pamphlets about breast cancer rest on a table during the Second Annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5-kilometer Run Oct. 1 aboard Camp Lester, Okinawa, Japan. The event provided an opportunity for Status of Forces Agreement members to show solidarity and support for survivors and breast cancer and their families. During the event, Marine Corps Community Services Health Promotion staff provided information on available support groups and services form breast cancer survivors and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Janessa K. Pon / Released) - Informational pamphlets about breast cancer rest on a table during the Second Annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5-kilometer Run Oct. 1 aboard Camp Lester, Okinawa, Japan. The event provided an opportunity for Status of Forces Agreement members to show solidarity and support for survivors and breast cancer and their families. During the event, Marine Corps Community Services Health Promotion staff provided information on available support groups and services form breast cancer survivors and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Janessa K. Pon / Released)

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.

Students of the College of Distance Education and Training’s Command and Staff School enjoy the graduate the two-year course, June 4 at the community center on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Students attended a three-hour class every week for two, eight-month, academic years while still fulfilling their duty as active service members. The students’ commitment to continuously improve personally and professionally was paramount to be successful in the course, according to James Hopkins, the regional director for the CDET, Marine Corps University, Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Jean-Paul/Released) - Students of the College of Distance Education and Training’s Command and Staff School enjoy the graduate the two-year course, June 4 at the community center on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Students attended a three-hour class every week for two, eight-month, academic years while still fulfilling their duty as active service members. The students’ commitment to continuously improve personally and professionally was paramount to be successful in the course, according to James Hopkins, the regional director for the CDET, Marine Corps University, Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Jean-Paul/Released)