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Brig. Gen. Paul Rock Jr., left, and Master Sgt. Aaron Matura place their donations into donation box to kick off the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Active Duty Fund Drive Feb. 27 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The Active Duty Fund Drive funds programs offered through the NMCRS like the budget for baby classes and providing interest free loans. Rock is the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan. Matura is the coordinator for the Active Duty Fund Drive kick off. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan- Brig. Gen. Paul Rock Jr., left, and Master Sgt. Aaron Matura place their donations into donation box to kick off the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Active Duty Fund Drive Feb. 27 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan.
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan –Customers wait in line Feb. 25 at the Food Truck Fair aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Customers wait in line Feb. 25 at the Food Truck Fair aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The fair was an open event for the local and U.S. communities to come together and enjoy food, music and a fun land for the children with rides and bounce houses. The fair had six local bands and 14 local food trucks for participants to experience. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kelcey Seymour)
Lance Cpl. Victor Diaz picks up plastic bottles during a beach cleanup Feb. 24 at Sunabe Seawall, Okinawa, Japan. Twenty-one Marines with the Single Marine Program from Camp Courtney visited the seawall to help clean up debris along the beach. Diaz is a network administrator with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - CHATAN TOWN, OKINAWA, Japan- Lance Cpl. Victor Diaz picks up plastic bottles during a beach cleanup Feb. 24 at Sunabe Seawall, Okinawa, Japan.
Racers gather at the finish line for post-race snacks after a bike race Feb. 18 aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. The race brought U.S. and local communities across Okinawa together to take part in friendly competition. Racers on road bikes completed five laps around Camp Kinser’s base for a total of 42 km. Mountain bikers completed two laps for a total of 17 km. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan- Racers gather at the finish line for post-race snacks after a bike race Feb. 18 aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan.
MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan – Aircraft rescue and firefighting Marines signal for water during a wet run Feb. 10 at the ARFF training pit on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. - MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan – Aircraft rescue and firefighting Marines signal for water during a wet run Feb. 10 at the ARFF training pit on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. A wet run is a training event that helps Marines familiarize themselves with techniques to put out fuel fires. ARFF Marines are trained to handle aircraft emergency situations and uphold safety procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Corporal Tayler P. Schwamb)
Members of the behavior health center pose for a photo after being presented with a certificate of appreciation during a seminar Feb. 15 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The seminar presented 23 University students with information on the different types of programs offered to service members and their families. During the seminar, students were taken to each section of behavioral health and explained the individual role the section plays in prevention and care of its Marines and sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan- Members of the behavior health center pose for a photo after being presented with a certificate of appreciation during a seminar Feb. 15 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan.
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, JAPAN – Children toss bean bags during a Japan-U.S. Sports Exchange hosted by the Okinawa Defense Bureau Feb. 12 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. - CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, JAPAN – Children toss bean bags during a Japan-U.S. Sports Exchange hosted by the Okinawa Defense Bureau Feb. 12 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Approximately 200 children and volunteers from Nakagawa Elementary School and Bechtel Elementary School attended the event, filling the Camp Hansen Gymnasium. They also played in a three legged relay race and five rope tug-of-war. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Danielle R. Prentice)
CAMP SCHWAB, OKINAWA, Japan – A range coach gives a Marine advice about their shot grouping on the rifle range Feb. 14 aboard Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. - CAMP SCHWAB, OKINAWA, Japan – A range coach gives a Marine advice about their shot grouping on the rifle range Feb. 14 aboard Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. A coach’s job is to help Marines improve their marksmanship proficiency. Coaches offer one-on-one help to shooters during their annual rifle qualification. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kelcey Seymour)
Adam DeVine performs during his comedy show Feb. 10 at the Surfside Ballroom aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. DeVine has traveled to U.S. military bases across the globe performing for service members unable to be home for the holidays. DeVine is an actor, comedian, singer and producer known for his roles in “Pitch Perfect” and “Workaholics.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan- Adam DeVine performs during his comedy show Feb. 10 at the Surfside Ballroom aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan.
Corporal’s Course 538-18 and their instructors pose for a picture after a Marine Corps Community Services battle sites tour - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members of Corporal’s Course 538-18 listen as Mark Waycaster’s, right, gives an explanation of a display at the Japanese Naval Underground during a Marine Corps Community Services battle sites tour Feb. 8 on Okinawa, Japan. During the MCCS battle sites tour, the members of JGSDF asked the tour guide questions about the Japanese and U.S. military’s perspectives. (U.S Marine photo by Lance Corporal Tayler P. Schwamb)