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CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan— Cpl. Emmanuel Guzman teaches a member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense how to execute an arm bar from the mount during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program demonstration Nov. 27 aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. - Cpl. Emmanuel Guzman teaches a member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense how to execute an arm bar from the mount during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program demonstration Nov. 27 aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. The demonstration was part of a cultural exchange between Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, 15th Brigade. The Marines taught the JGSDF wrist locks, arm bar from the mount and disarming techniques. Guzman is a supply administration and operations specialist with 3rd Supply Battalion, CLR-35, 3rd MLG, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Danielle R. Prentice)
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – A child gets food at the USO Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 21 at the USO aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – A child gets food at the USO Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 21 at the USO aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The USO gave the military community a taste of home with a home-cooked Thanksgiving meal prepared by USO staff and volunteers. They worked to provide visitors with a place that felt like home while they celebrated Thanksgiving here in Japan away from family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kelcey Seymour)
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan- Melinda Blakley practices wrapping a box during a Furoshiki gift wrapping class Nov. 21 at the Family Readiness Center aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. - Melinda Blakley practices wrapping a box during a Furoshiki gift wrapping class Nov. 21 at the Family Readiness Center aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Furoshiki, the art of wrapping, is a Japanese tradition passed down through generations. Participants were taught how to use brightly colored cloth to wrap different sized gifts. Furoshiki is an eco-friendly alternative to wrapping paper during the holidays and a great way to pass on a Japanese tradition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pvt. Nicole Rogge)
TORII STATION, OKINAWA, Japan – A child finishes the 5th Annual USO Okinawa Color Blast 5K Fun Run Nov. 18 on Torii Station Beach, Okinawa, Japan. - TORII STATION, OKINAWA, Japan – A child finishes the 5th Annual USO Okinawa Color Blast 5K Fun Run Nov. 18 on Torii Station Beach, Okinawa, Japan. Volunteers lined the finish line ready to throw color at the runners as they finished. The family friendly run was open to all ages of the military community. The run was a way for the USO to raise money for future events and for the military community to have fun in a colorful way. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kelcey Seymour)
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – A Marine enters Mess Hall 488 Nov. 15 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – A Marine enters Mess Hall 488 Nov. 15 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Food service specialists operate the mess hall Monday through Sunday all year long. They start their day at 3 a.m. during the week. They get two breaks, one after breakfast and a second after lunch. Their days end at 6 p.m. after the preparations for the next day’s meals is complete. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kelcey Seymour)
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – The different programs available for Marines and their families sit displayed in the Headquarters and Support Battalion Family Readiness Office Nov. 7 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – The different programs available for Marines and their families sit displayed in the Headquarters and Support Battalion Family Readiness Office Nov. 7 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The family readiness officer is in-charge of managing the Unit, Personal and Family Readiness Program and providing the necessary support to the Marines and families to maintain a state of family readiness. The UPFRP is designed for to empower Marines and family members, providing opportunities for them to thrive while taking on the challenges of the military lifestyle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kelcey Seymour)
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan— Marines are served cake after the 242-mile Birthday Run on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. - MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan— Marines are served cake after the 242-mile Birthday Run on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The run was held in honor of the Marine Corps’ 242nd Birthday. Regardless of where they are this time of year, Marines everywhere pause to observe their birthday by sharing a cake and a festive meal. A sword is used to cut the cake as a reminder that Marines are a band of warriors, dedicated to carrying the sword so that our nation may live in peace and freedom.
Infographic about Camp Foster pancake night - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – The Friday Pancake Night is hosted at the Foster Chapel is scheduled to relocate to the Camp Foster USO Nov. 17 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Friday Pancake Night is a weekly event that serves free pancakes to all service members from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. The Camp Foster USO will be working alongside Marine Corps Base leadership and volunteers to provide a fun, safe and relaxing environment for Marines to enjoy. (U.S Marine photo by Lance Corporal Tayler P. Schwamb)
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – A Marine sets the ball during the Friendship Volleyball Event Nov. 7 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – A Marine sets the ball during the Friendship Volleyball Event Nov. 7 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The event was a friendly competition between Marines and members of the Kitanakagusuku International Friendship Association. Volleyball gave the teams a chance to bond with each other through friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kelcey Seymour)
Kinser Elementary School gives 1,000 Cranes of Hope to Antilles Elementary School - CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan – A Kinser Elementary student threads paper cranes onto a string for “senbaruzu” that will be given to elementary school students effected by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico Nov. 6 aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. In a joint community outreach effort, Mrs. Ayano Shimojo and Chief Warrant Officer John Hyatt led the Kinser Elementary School students and the local and military community in the efforts to make senbazuru for the students of Antilles Elementary School in Puerto Rico. Senbazuru is a group of 1,000 origami paper cranes held together by strings, each 1,000 is made up of 25 long strands of 40 cranes. The cranes symbolized hope and healing during challenging times. Shimojo is the culture class teacher at Kinser Elementary School. (U.S Marine photo by Lance Corporal Tayler P. Schwamb)