Students from the career course listen as a guest speaker talks about effective leadership Oct. 1 at the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy on Camp Hansen. As one of the students in attendance, Petty Officer 1st Class Xiomara A. Azinge challenges herself as a sailor to learn more about the Marine Corps side of her job to better assist the Marines she serves. Azinge is from Bronx, New York, and a surgical technician with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Students from the career course listen as a guest speaker talks about effective leadership Oct. 1 at the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy on Camp Hansen. As one of the students in attendance, Petty Officer 1st Class Xiomara A. Azinge challenges herself as a sailor to learn more about the Marine Corps side of her job to better assist the Marines she serves. Azinge is from Bronx, New York, and a surgical technician with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

From left to right, Caroline B. Kennedy, Edwin Schlossberg, Alfred R. Magleby and Lt. Gen. John Wissler greet distinguished guests while participating in a memorial ceremony June 23 at the Okinawa Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa, Japan. Distinguished guests in attendance included Hirokazu Nakaima, the governor of Okinawa, and Shinzo Abe, the prime minister of Japan. The memorial service fostered the ongoing positive relationship between the two nations. Kennedy is the U.S. ambassador to Japan and daughter of the 35th president of the U.S., John F. Kennedy. Schlossberg is an author and husband of Kennedy. Magleby is the U.S. consul general, Naha. Wissler is the commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joey S. Holeman, Jr./Released) - From left to right, Caroline B. Kennedy, Edwin Schlossberg, Alfred R. Magleby and Lt. Gen. John Wissler greet distinguished guests while participating in a memorial ceremony June 23 at the Okinawa Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa, Japan. Distinguished guests in attendance included Hirokazu Nakaima, the governor of Okinawa, and Shinzo Abe, the prime minister of Japan. The memorial service fostered the ongoing positive relationship between the two nations. Kennedy is the U.S. ambassador to Japan and daughter of the 35th president of the U.S., John F. Kennedy. Schlossberg is an author and husband of Kennedy. Magleby is the U.S. consul general, Naha. Wissler is the commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joey S. Holeman, Jr./Released)

Marines and sailors execute advanced live-fire training with the M16A4 service rifle and M4 carbine June 11 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji as part of Exercise Fuji Warrior. The training better prepares the service members to rapidly react to hostile contact should they deploy to a regional contingency or crisis. The Marines and sailors are with Combat Logistics Regiments 35 and 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Marines and sailors execute advanced live-fire training with the M16A4 service rifle and M4 carbine June 11 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji as part of Exercise Fuji Warrior. The training better prepares the service members to rapidly react to hostile contact should they deploy to a regional contingency or crisis. The Marines and sailors are with Combat Logistics Regiments 35 and 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Marines with 3rd Maintenance Battalion work late into the evening using a Medium Crawler Tractor Bulldozer to build a water point for access to water that can be purified April 27 during Exercise Balikatan 2014 in Crow Valley, Philippines. The battalion was the Logistics Combat Element for BK-14 and supported approximately 700 Marines while in Crow Valley. The Marines are with 3rd Maint. Bn., Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joey S. Holeman, Jr./Released) - Marines with 3rd Maintenance Battalion work late into the evening using a Medium Crawler Tractor Bulldozer to build a water point for access to water that can be purified April 27 during Exercise Balikatan 2014 in Crow Valley, Philippines. The battalion was the Logistics Combat Element for BK-14 and supported approximately 700 Marines while in Crow Valley. The Marines are with 3rd Maint. Bn., Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joey S. Holeman, Jr./Released)

A corpsman with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, takes down notes about a simulated patient’s status during a field training exercise May 1 at the Central Training Area. The exercise introduced corpsmen to medical care in a field environment along with immediate actions during combat patrols. The corpsmen are with 3rd Med. Bn., 3rd MLG, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Photo by Lance Cpl. Wes J. Lucko/Released) - A corpsman with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, takes down notes about a simulated patient’s status during a field training exercise May 1 at the Central Training Area. The exercise introduced corpsmen to medical care in a field environment along with immediate actions during combat patrols. The corpsmen are with 3rd Med. Bn., 3rd MLG, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Photo by Lance Cpl. Wes J. Lucko/Released)

Royal Cambodian Army Col. Mak Sophai presents a strategy for disaster relief developed by a group of bilateral medical professionals during a tabletop exercise March 21at Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The TTX was the final event of Cambodia Medical Exercise 14-1. The event focused on large-scale planning for potential humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts in the region. Sophai is a staff officer with the Cambodia Ministry of National Defense. - Royal Cambodian Army Col. Mak Sophai presents a strategy for disaster relief developed by a group of bilateral medical professionals during a tabletop exercise March 21at Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The TTX was the final event of Cambodia Medical Exercise 14-1. The event focused on large-scale planning for potential humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts in the region. Sophai is a staff officer with the Cambodia Ministry of National Defense.

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Alberto Fernandez-Milo, left, demonstrates proper tourniquet application techniques to Royal Cambodian Air Force Maj. Norng Kun Theara during a practical application seminar March 20 as part of Cambodia Medical Exercise 14-1 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The seminar is part of a weeklong medical subject-matter expert exchange focused on preparing and planning for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts. During the seminar, participants learned how to properly use and improvise certain medical equipment, such as tourniquets, to better support first aid and triage procedures. Theara is the chief of the Laboratory Unit of Medical Offices, Royal Gendarmerie Air Force. Fernandez-Milo is a psychiatrist with 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve. - U.S. Navy Cmdr. Alberto Fernandez-Milo, left, demonstrates proper tourniquet application techniques to Royal Cambodian Air Force Maj. Norng Kun Theara during a practical application seminar March 20 as part of Cambodia Medical Exercise 14-1 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The seminar is part of a weeklong medical subject-matter expert exchange focused on preparing and planning for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts. During the seminar, participants learned how to properly use and improvise certain medical equipment, such as tourniquets, to better support first aid and triage procedures. Theara is the chief of the Laboratory Unit of Medical Offices, Royal Gendarmerie Air Force. Fernandez-Milo is a psychiatrist with 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve.

U.S. Navy medical personnel address participants during a subject-matter expert exchange March 17 as part of Cambodia Medical Exercise 14-1 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. During the exercise, participants discussed medical techniques and planning methods used to effectively prepare for and respond to natural disasters. - U.S. Navy medical personnel address participants during a subject-matter expert exchange March 17 as part of Cambodia Medical Exercise 14-1 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. During the exercise, participants discussed medical techniques and planning methods used to effectively prepare for and respond to natural disasters.

Sgt. Maj. Justin D. Lehew speaks with students and faculty participating in the Staff Non-Commissioned Officers Academy Feb. 6 at the West Chapel on Camp Hansen regarding his personal experiences in the Marine Corps and how those in attendance can expand their knowledge of history and tradition. Lehew earned the Navy Cross, the second highest award for combat valor after the Medal of Honor, for his actions March 23-24, 2003 during the Battle of An-Nasiriyah. The battle took place during the initial invasion of Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Lehew is the command sergeant major of Training and Education Command, Headquarters Marine Corps. - Sgt. Maj. Justin D. Lehew speaks with students and faculty participating in the Staff Non-Commissioned Officers Academy Feb. 6 at the West Chapel on Camp Hansen regarding his personal experiences in the Marine Corps and how those in attendance can expand their knowledge of history and tradition. Lehew earned the Navy Cross, the second highest award for combat valor after the Medal of Honor, for his actions March 23-24, 2003 during the Battle of An-Nasiriyah. The battle took place during the initial invasion of Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Lehew is the command sergeant major of Training and Education Command, Headquarters Marine Corps.

Master Sgt. Leodis Smith speaks to junior Marines at 3rd Medical Battalion's Lance Corporals' Symposium Oct. 30 at the Chapel Center on Camp Foster. The three-day symposium was developed by staff noncommissioned officers within 3rd Med. Bn. to help lance corporals and privates first class develop their leadership styles in preparation for the next rank as well as introducing them to the NCO mindset. Smith is the career planner 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/ Released) - Master Sgt. Leodis Smith speaks to junior Marines at 3rd Medical Battalion's Lance Corporals' Symposium Oct. 30 at the Chapel Center on Camp Foster. The three-day symposium was developed by staff noncommissioned officers within 3rd Med. Bn. to help lance corporals and privates first class develop their leadership styles in preparation for the next rank as well as introducing them to the NCO mindset. Smith is the career planner 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/ Released)