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Members of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma English Discussion class sing “Nada Sousou” by Moriyama, a phrase meaning “large tears are falling,” in the Chapel April 24 on MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Students enjoyed a fun filled evening of local treats, singing and dancing. The party celebrated what students learned over the past year and to strengthen the local and U.S. community through culture and language. (U.S. Marine photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan – Members of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma English Discussion class sing “Nada Sousou” by Moriyama, a phrase meaning “large tears are falling,” in the Chapel April 24 on MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan.
Volunteers pose for a photo April 23 at the nonprofit organization Houjin Angel Kobo in Okinawa City, Okinawa, Japan. The nonprofit organization collects too many bottles to be sorted in a timely manner. Marines assisted the center by removing the lids and labels to be sent to the recycling center. (U.S. Marine photo by Pfc. Nicole Rogge) - OKINAWA CITY, OKINAWA, Japan – Volunteers pose for a photo April 23 at the nonprofit organization Houjin Angel Kobo in Okinawa City, Okinawa, Japan.
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan – A runner slides down into a pool of murky water during the 2018 Camp Hansen World Famous Mud Run April 15 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. - CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan – A runner slides down into a pool of murky water during the 2018 Camp Hansen World Famous Mud Run April 15 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The mud mounds had pools of water at the bottom, making the path more challenging. The event had over 3,000 participants from all over Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kelcey Seymour)
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Students sit outside eating during the Kubasaki High School Month of the Military Child barbecue April 10 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Students sit outside eating during the Kubasaki High School Month of the Military Child barbecue April 10 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The barbecue was a way for the military community to thank the military children for persevering and adapting to the many challenges they face. They are forced to face the challenge of going to a new school, making new friends, and graduating from a new environment. Month of the military child is a way to give back and make them glad to be part of the community, even with the challenges they face. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kelcey Seymour)
Color Run aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Participants get doused with colored chalk during the 2018 Marine Corps Community Services Color Me Fun Run April 7 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The goal of the color run is promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness for the Month of the Military Child and Autism. This was the 5th time that MCCS Family Care Branch has hosted the event. (U.S Marine photo by Cpl. Tayler P. Schwamb)
Seabees help marines for the Medal of Honor Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Bush Battle Aid Station for the Correctional Custody Unit 2.0 program March 28 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. - CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan – A Seabee stands on a ladder while a Marine and Seabee survey the Intelligent Warfighter Compound March 28 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The Seabees with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4 were a crucial part of the construction of the medical aid station for the program, insuring that Marines awarded correctional custody will be safe, healthy and well educated. This station will be utilized for training and education, as well as where the Marines will come together, learn tactical field care and other medical aid treatment capabilities that is related to warfighting. NMCB-4, based out of Port Hueneme, California, is currently deployed to Okinawa, Japan. (U.S Marine photo illustration by Cpl. Tayler P. Schwamb)
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – April is national Child Abuse Prevention Month. - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – April is national Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Department of Defense defines child abuse as any type of physical, emotional and sexual, or neglectful actions or omissions on the part of a child’s caregiver. Child abuse prevention is the responsibility of everyone and any suspected abuse must be reported. Child abuse, without the proper support, can last a lifetime. (U.S. Marine Corps illustration by Pfc. Kelcey Seymour)