Marines share their opinions on how they believe the sexual assault cases brought before them are related due to similarities found between them at the Education Center, Aug. 21. The Marines attended a class that was designed to teach new investigative techniques to military police and criminal investigators when dealing with sexual assaults. The Marines are criminal investigators with Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. - Marines share their opinions on how they believe the sexual assault cases brought before them are related due to similarities found between them at the Education Center, Aug. 21. The Marines attended a class that was designed to teach new investigative techniques to military police and criminal investigators when dealing with sexual assaults. The Marines are criminal investigators with Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific.

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)

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)

A watermelon salsa, known as “Fire and Ice,” was one of many dishes offered as a healthy alternative July 2 at Camp Foster’s commissary during the Healthy Lifestyle Festival. The event featured free food, music, healthy giveaways and fun events for participants. The Camp Foster Commissary, Single Marines Program and U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa all contributed to the festival. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler S. Giguere/Released) - A watermelon salsa, known as “Fire and Ice,” was one of many dishes offered as a healthy alternative July 2 at Camp Foster’s commissary during the Healthy Lifestyle Festival. The event featured free food, music, healthy giveaways and fun events for participants. The Camp Foster Commissary, Single Marines Program and U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa all contributed to the festival. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler S. Giguere/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.

John Arakaki, second from right, and Yuji Nakayama discuss the firefighting capabilities of the MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during the MLC Senior Officer Session June 10 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The event was an opportunity for many of the senior fire officers to share knowledge about their trade. Arakaki is the battalion chief for Fire and Emergency Services with the Marine Corps, Nakayama is the district chief for Fire and Emergency Services with the Air Force. Both are Okinawa, Japan, natives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei/ Released) - John Arakaki, second from right, and Yuji Nakayama discuss the firefighting capabilities of the MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during the MLC Senior Officer Session June 10 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The event was an opportunity for many of the senior fire officers to share knowledge about their trade. Arakaki is the battalion chief for Fire and Emergency Services with the Marine Corps, Nakayama is the district chief for Fire and Emergency Services with the Air Force. Both are Okinawa, Japan, natives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei/ Released)

Chaplains and religious program specialists assigned to the Asia-Pacific region listen to the introduction of a professional development training course May 20 at the Ocean Breeze on Camp Foster. This annual three-day course addresses a prominent topic of concern in the Department of the Navy. This year’s topic is the caring process for victims and perpetrators involved in sexual assault cases. - Chaplains and religious program specialists assigned to the Asia-Pacific region listen to the introduction of a professional development training course May 20 at the Ocean Breeze on Camp Foster. This annual three-day course addresses a prominent topic of concern in the Department of the Navy. This year’s topic is the caring process for victims and perpetrators involved in sexual assault cases.

Misa Sakurabayashi, right, listens to a question-and-answer session with members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force May 15 during a tour of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma and Camp Schwab. The visit included a formal briefing and informal sightseeing at each installation, along with a hands-on experience in an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft flight simulator. Sakurabayashi is a defense journalist for Japan defense policy and has written numerous works concerning the Japan Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pete Sanders/Released) - Misa Sakurabayashi, right, listens to a question-and-answer session with members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force May 15 during a tour of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma and Camp Schwab. The visit included a formal briefing and informal sightseeing at each installation, along with a hands-on experience in an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft flight simulator. Sakurabayashi is a defense journalist for Japan defense policy and has written numerous works concerning the Japan Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pete Sanders/Released)

Master Gunnery Sgt. Corey L. Croom, left, and his daughter Lance Cpl. Chesney A. Croom pose for a photo at the summit of Mount Suribachi April 11 during a professional military education tour to Iwo To, formerly known as Iwo Jima. “It’s surreal because, in 26 years, I never pictured myself getting an opportunity to even land on Iwo To,” said Corey Croom. “To experience this with my oldest daughter, who happens to be a lance corporal in the United States Marine Corps, is (even more unique).” Corey Croom is the operations noncommissioned officer in charge with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Chesney Croom is a logistics embarkation clerk with MWHS-1, 1st MAW, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/RELEASED) - Master Gunnery Sgt. Corey L. Croom, left, and his daughter Lance Cpl. Chesney A. Croom pose for a photo at the summit of Mount Suribachi April 11 during a professional military education tour to Iwo To, formerly known as Iwo Jima. “It’s surreal because, in 26 years, I never pictured myself getting an opportunity to even land on Iwo To,” said Corey Croom. “To experience this with my oldest daughter, who happens to be a lance corporal in the United States Marine Corps, is (even more unique).” Corey Croom is the operations noncommissioned officer in charge with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Chesney Croom is a logistics embarkation clerk with MWHS-1, 1st MAW, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/RELEASED)