Community members pound rice to create mochi, a glutinous rice cake, May 10 during the Fuji Friendship Festival 2014 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. The U.S.-Japan Fuji Friendship Association hosted the activity. Established nearly 14 years ago, the association coordinates events off base for Marines and sailors assigned to CATC Camp Fuji, like planting rice and the ceremonial hauling of large fish nets at Numazu, Japan, according to Wasaku Tatsumichi, the chief secretary of the association. - Community members pound rice to create mochi, a glutinous rice cake, May 10 during the Fuji Friendship Festival 2014 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. The U.S.-Japan Fuji Friendship Association hosted the activity. Established nearly 14 years ago, the association coordinates events off base for Marines and sailors assigned to CATC Camp Fuji, like planting rice and the ceremonial hauling of large fish nets at Numazu, Japan, according to Wasaku Tatsumichi, the chief secretary of the association.

Staff members with the Camp Foster Legal Assistance Office pose for a photo April 7 in a courtroom of the Legal Services Support Section Building on Camp Foster. The American Bar Association recently selected the office, and Capt. Nicholas W. Mull, far left, for the Legal Assistance to Military Personnel Distinguished Service Awards for their efforts throughout 2013. “Our office supports operational readiness of service members and units by ensuring private civil legal issues do not interfere with the military mission,” said Mull, a judge advocate with Legal Services Support Section Pacific, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. - Staff members with the Camp Foster Legal Assistance Office pose for a photo April 7 in a courtroom of the Legal Services Support Section Building on Camp Foster. The American Bar Association recently selected the office, and Capt. Nicholas W. Mull, far left, for the Legal Assistance to Military Personnel Distinguished Service Awards for their efforts throughout 2013. “Our office supports operational readiness of service members and units by ensuring private civil legal issues do not interfere with the military mission,” said Mull, a judge advocate with Legal Services Support Section Pacific, Marine Corps Installations Pacific.

Lance Cpl. Jordan C. Caserta operates a fuel pump at Landing Zone Hawk in the Central Training Area March 27 during a field training exercise. Pump operators ensure the 600-gallon-per-minute pump functions properly while maintaining security. Caserta is a bulk fuel specialist with Bulk Fuel Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Lance Cpl. Jordan C. Caserta operates a fuel pump at Landing Zone Hawk in the Central Training Area March 27 during a field training exercise. Pump operators ensure the 600-gallon-per-minute pump functions properly while maintaining security. Caserta is a bulk fuel specialist with Bulk Fuel Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Master Labor Contract employees and their families stand with Col. Katherine J. Estes and Sgt. Maj. Jerry L. Bates II at the Camp Foster Theater March 28 during MLC Appreciation Day. “Everywhere I go, every office on my camp, every building, there are MLC employees,” said Estes. “I can’t say enough of how much we appreciate what you do and how much we appreciate your families for supporting you. You all are absolutely wonderful.” Estes is the camp commander of Camps Foster and Lester, and commanding officer of Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. Bates is the sergeant major of the battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by - Master Labor Contract employees and their families stand with Col. Katherine J. Estes and Sgt. Maj. Jerry L. Bates II at the Camp Foster Theater March 28 during MLC Appreciation Day. “Everywhere I go, every office on my camp, every building, there are MLC employees,” said Estes. “I can’t say enough of how much we appreciate what you do and how much we appreciate your families for supporting you. You all are absolutely wonderful.” Estes is the camp commander of Camps Foster and Lester, and commanding officer of Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. Bates is the sergeant major of the battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by