Seaman Rommel Samson, left, talks with an Okinawa resident during a special Thanksgiving lunch at the Promise Keepers Homeless Shelter Nov. 24 in Urasoe City, Okinawa, Japan. The lunch was served by service members from Camp Kinser and made a positive impact on the community through food, friendship and holiday celebration. During the event, volunteers served traditional Thanksgiving foods such as turkey, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. After the meal was served to patrons, service members joined them to enjoy the holiday meal together. Samson is a hospital corpsman with Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force and is a Paradise Hills San Diego, California, native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Janessa K. Pon) - Seaman Rommel Samson, left, talks with an Okinawa resident during a special Thanksgiving lunch at the Promise Keepers Homeless Shelter Nov. 24 in Urasoe City, Okinawa, Japan. The lunch was served by service members from Camp Kinser and made a positive impact on the community through food, friendship and holiday celebration. During the event, volunteers served traditional Thanksgiving foods such as turkey, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. After the meal was served to patrons, service members joined them to enjoy the holiday meal together. Samson is a hospital corpsman with Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force and is a Paradise Hills San Diego, California, native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Janessa K. Pon)

A service member dressed as a clown peers through the smoke in the Futenma Haunted Labyrinth during the VIP opening of the Futenma Haunted Labyrinth Oct. 9 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The Futenma Haunted Labyrinth is a fundraiser for the Single Marine Program held annually for the past four years. Approximately 200 Okinawa residents and service members navigated the labyrinth and enjoyed a dinner buffet at the Habu Pit. Volunteers in the labyrinth lined hallways and took parts in various scenes throughout the building to provide guests with a fun and frightful experience. The labyrinth is scheduled to open its doors to the public Oct. 23, 24, 29, and 30. - A service member dressed as a clown peers through the smoke in the Futenma Haunted Labyrinth during the VIP opening of the Futenma Haunted Labyrinth Oct. 9 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The Futenma Haunted Labyrinth is a fundraiser for the Single Marine Program held annually for the past four years. Approximately 200 Okinawa residents and service members navigated the labyrinth and enjoyed a dinner buffet at the Habu Pit. Volunteers in the labyrinth lined hallways and took parts in various scenes throughout the building to provide guests with a fun and frightful experience. The labyrinth is scheduled to open its doors to the public Oct. 23, 24, 29, and 30.

Marines and their families prepare plates of local Okinawan food at a party Oct. 30 at Hikarigaoka Nursing Home. The party was held to thank Marines who have been volunteering at the nursing home for more than two decade. The party consisted of three major events. First, local Okinawan foods were served, followed by the Marines and staff dancing to several songs, then karaoke of American and Japanese songs. The Marines are with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Marines and their families prepare plates of local Okinawan food at a party Oct. 30 at Hikarigaoka Nursing Home. The party was held to thank Marines who have been volunteering at the nursing home for more than two decade. The party consisted of three major events. First, local Okinawan foods were served, followed by the Marines and staff dancing to several songs, then karaoke of American and Japanese songs. The Marines are with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

A mangrove tree is readied for planting as part of a series of events celebrating Earth Day April 20 at Kin Town Eco Park. Local school children volunteered with Marines to cleanup the park and plant mangrove trees. Each Marine helped the children pick up trash and plant the young trees. The goal of the Earth Day events was to educate volunteers on environmental awarness to keep the planet healthy. The participating Marines are assigned to various units in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations Pacific. - A mangrove tree is readied for planting as part of a series of events celebrating Earth Day April 20 at Kin Town Eco Park. Local school children volunteered with Marines to cleanup the park and plant mangrove trees. Each Marine helped the children pick up trash and plant the young trees. The goal of the Earth Day events was to educate volunteers on environmental awarness to keep the planet healthy. The participating Marines are assigned to various units in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations Pacific.