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.

Mayor Masaharu Noguni, right, and Col. Katherine J. Estes sign an agreement at the Ocean Breeze here March 11 detailing the standard operating procedures for the Local Implementing Agreement. The LIA allows Camp Foster to open its gates to provide evacuees immediate and direct passage to higher ground or shelter immediately before, during or after a natural disaster. All in attendance observed a moment of silence to remember the victims and reflect upon the impact of the Great East Japan Earthquake and subsequent tsunami, which struck Japan on this date in 2011. The earthquake and tsunami are among the most destructive natural disasters in Japan’s history. The signing is a critical step to help safeguard the citizens of local communities and reaffirms the commitment of the U.S. to help its neighbors. Noguni is the mayor of Chatan, and Estes is the commanding officer of Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, and Camp Foster. - Mayor Masaharu Noguni, right, and Col. Katherine J. Estes sign an agreement at the Ocean Breeze here March 11 detailing the standard operating procedures for the Local Implementing Agreement. The LIA allows Camp Foster to open its gates to provide evacuees immediate and direct passage to higher ground or shelter immediately before, during or after a natural disaster. All in attendance observed a moment of silence to remember the victims and reflect upon the impact of the Great East Japan Earthquake and subsequent tsunami, which struck Japan on this date in 2011. The earthquake and tsunami are among the most destructive natural disasters in Japan’s history. The signing is a critical step to help safeguard the citizens of local communities and reaffirms the commitment of the U.S. to help its neighbors. Noguni is the mayor of Chatan, and Estes is the commanding officer of Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, and Camp Foster.

Sgt. Maj. Miguel A. Rodriguez, right, meets with Warrant Officer Akira Inoue, left, and Warrant Officer Noriyuki Takasaki Oct. 31 at Camp Naha. The meeting was part of a visit from Marine Aircraft Group 36 Marines to familiarize themselves with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel and their camp. Takasaki is the command sergeant major of the 15th Helicopter Unit, 15th Brigade, Western Army, JGSDF. Inoue is the command sergeant major of the JGSDF's 15th Brigade, and Rodriguez is the sergeant major of MAG-36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/ Released) - Sgt. Maj. Miguel A. Rodriguez, right, meets with Warrant Officer Akira Inoue, left, and Warrant Officer Noriyuki Takasaki Oct. 31 at Camp Naha. The meeting was part of a visit from Marine Aircraft Group 36 Marines to familiarize themselves with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel and their camp. Takasaki is the command sergeant major of the 15th Helicopter Unit, 15th Brigade, Western Army, JGSDF. Inoue is the command sergeant major of the JGSDF's 15th Brigade, and Rodriguez is the sergeant major of MAG-36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/ Released)