Cpl. Jody Scott poses for a picture - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Cpl. Jody Scott poses for a picture Sept. 14 inside of the martial arts room he built by hand for his barracks aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Scott is a Harrison Township, Michigan, native, whose unselfishness makes him one of the most sought out martial arts instructors on Okinawa. Marines who seek his notorious Marine Corps Martial Arts Program leave stronger physically, mentally and with a renewed zeal for life. Scott is a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan. (U.S Marine photo by Lance Corporal Tayler P. Schwamb)

Marine administrative message 114/15 established the Unit Energy Management Program, which requires every command in the Marine Corps to appoint a unit energy manager to each unit aboard its installations. It is up to the energy manager to initiate, promote and supervise a more ecofriendly work environment. “It becomes more of a mindset, rather than another (responsibility) in your career,” said Gunnery Sgt. Donald E. Current, the unit energy manager and staff noncommissioned officer in charge of the Outside Plant, North for G-6, communications, Telephone Systems Branch, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan. “Most of what I do is educating the (service members in the) buildings I visit throughout the day about energy conservation.” (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Jean-Paul/Released) - Marine administrative message 114/15 established the Unit Energy Management Program, which requires every command in the Marine Corps to appoint a unit energy manager to each unit aboard its installations. It is up to the energy manager to initiate, promote and supervise a more ecofriendly work environment. “It becomes more of a mindset, rather than another (responsibility) in your career,” said Gunnery Sgt. Donald E. Current, the unit energy manager and staff noncommissioned officer in charge of the Outside Plant, North for G-6, communications, Telephone Systems Branch, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan. “Most of what I do is educating the (service members in the) buildings I visit throughout the day about energy conservation.” (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Jean-Paul/Released)

Staff Sgt. Daniel Andrzejewski, fills out paperwork in his office June 19, on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. As the kennel master for Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan, Andrzejewski focuses mainly on the administrative aspects of the kennel. “As you get higher in rank, you work less and less with the dogs,” said Andrzejewski. “I love my job now, but sometimes I miss being able to work with the dogs.” (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Jean-Paul/Released) - Staff Sgt. Daniel Andrzejewski, fills out paperwork in his office June 19, on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. As the kennel master for Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan, Andrzejewski focuses mainly on the administrative aspects of the kennel. “As you get higher in rank, you work less and less with the dogs,” said Andrzejewski. “I love my job now, but sometimes I miss being able to work with the dogs.” (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Jean-Paul/Released)

Gunnery Sgt. Terry D. Lewis reads a letter of appreciation Feb. 24 during a visit to Okito Taxi Company in Urasoe City, Okinawa. Marines with the Criminal Investigation Division of the Provost Marshal’s Office presented a letter of appreciation to the Okito Taxi Company, contracted with the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, not only for their assistance in solving a credit card fraud case, but also turning in items left in taxis by service members. Businesses do their part by staying vigilant and reporting suspicious activity to PMO, according to Lewis, a native of Fredericksburg, Va. Lewis is the central district chief and an investigator with CID, PMO, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan. - Gunnery Sgt. Terry D. Lewis reads a letter of appreciation Feb. 24 during a visit to Okito Taxi Company in Urasoe City, Okinawa. Marines with the Criminal Investigation Division of the Provost Marshal’s Office presented a letter of appreciation to the Okito Taxi Company, contracted with the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, not only for their assistance in solving a credit card fraud case, but also turning in items left in taxis by service members. Businesses do their part by staying vigilant and reporting suspicious activity to PMO, according to Lewis, a native of Fredericksburg, Va. Lewis is the central district chief and an investigator with CID, PMO, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan.

Christopher D. Majewski, center, talks about the Battle of Okinawa to members of the U.S. Consulate General Naha and local museum curators and employees Dec. 18 at the Camp Kinser Battle of Okinawa Historical Exhibit. Majewski and the consulate organized a tour of the exhibit in an effort to strengthen ties with the historical and cultural institutions of Okinawa. Majewski is the volunteer director of the exhibit. - Christopher D. Majewski, center, talks about the Battle of Okinawa to members of the U.S. Consulate General Naha and local museum curators and employees Dec. 18 at the Camp Kinser Battle of Okinawa Historical Exhibit. Majewski and the consulate organized a tour of the exhibit in an effort to strengthen ties with the historical and cultural institutions of Okinawa. Majewski is the volunteer director of the exhibit.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Matt Rissinger, second from left, discusses the M4 carbine assault rifle with members of the Japan Self-Defense Force Aug. 5 during their visit to the Provost Marshal’s Office on Camp Foster. Members of the JSDF spent the day touring PMO and training with equipment used by U.S. military policemen. Rissinger is a Lititz, Pennsylvania, native and Special Reaction Team member with PMO, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brittany A. James/Released) - U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Matt Rissinger, second from left, discusses the M4 carbine assault rifle with members of the Japan Self-Defense Force Aug. 5 during their visit to the Provost Marshal’s Office on Camp Foster. Members of the JSDF spent the day touring PMO and training with equipment used by U.S. military policemen. Rissinger is a Lititz, Pennsylvania, native and Special Reaction Team member with PMO, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brittany A. James/Released)

Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Lopez, right, instructs Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Dowling on roadway measurement calculations July 14 at Camp Foster as part of the Traffic Collision Investigation Course. The day of practical application training took the service members out of the classroom and onto the streets. The hands-on training familiarized the service members with what to look for when at the scene of an accident. Lopez is a Calipatria, California, native and an accident investigator with the Marine Detachment at Lackland Air Base, Training Command, Training and Education Command. Dowling is a Norton, Ohio, native and master-at-arms 3 with Commander Fleet Activities Okinawa Security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Wes J. Lucko/Released) - Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Lopez, right, instructs Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Dowling on roadway measurement calculations July 14 at Camp Foster as part of the Traffic Collision Investigation Course. The day of practical application training took the service members out of the classroom and onto the streets. The hands-on training familiarized the service members with what to look for when at the scene of an accident. Lopez is a Calipatria, California, native and an accident investigator with the Marine Detachment at Lackland Air Base, Training Command, Training and Education Command. Dowling is a Norton, Ohio, native and master-at-arms 3 with Commander Fleet Activities Okinawa Security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Wes J. Lucko/Released)

Marines verify their checkpoints Jan. 24 at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Camp Gonsalves, during a land navigation portion of a Jungle Communications Course. The course, which began Jan. 23, covers operation of communications equipment in jungle environments, as well as basic combat techniques. The Marines are with various units within III Marine Expeditionary Force. Photo by Lance Cpl. Pete Sanders - Marines verify their checkpoints Jan. 24 at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Camp Gonsalves, during a land navigation portion of a Jungle Communications Course. The course, which began Jan. 23, covers operation of communications equipment in jungle environments, as well as basic combat techniques. The Marines are with various units within III Marine Expeditionary Force. Photo by Lance Cpl. Pete Sanders

Lance Cpl. Emerson P. Chavira travels along a zip-line course recently at Forest Adventure in Onna, Okinawa. The course is one of many Marine Corps Community Services-sponsored trips as part of the “Home for the Holidays” campaign. Chavira is an equipment operator with Facilities Engineers, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pete Sanders) - Lance Cpl. Emerson P. Chavira travels along a zip-line course recently at Forest Adventure in Onna, Okinawa. The course is one of many Marine Corps Community Services-sponsored trips as part of the “Home for the Holidays” campaign. Chavira is an equipment operator with Facilities Engineers, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pete Sanders)

Daiki Miyara waits to open gifts donated by Marines with 3rd Intelligence Battalion at the Nagomi Nursing Home for Children. 3rd Intel. Bn. is assigned to III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pete Sanders/Released) - Daiki Miyara waits to open gifts donated by Marines with 3rd Intelligence Battalion at the Nagomi Nursing Home for Children. 3rd Intel. Bn. is assigned to III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pete Sanders/Released)