By Lance Cpl. Anne Henry | May 10, 2013

URASOE, Japan - The Battle of Okinawa, often referred to as “the typhoon of steel,” was one of the bloodiest battles of World War II. During the battle, approximately 100,000 Japanese soldiers and 65,000 Allied service members were killed or wounded while tens of thousands of civilians perished.To better understand the battle and the conditions MORE
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By Pfc. Kasey Peacock | May 10, 2013

CAMP HANSEN, Japan - Two popular reasons why people become U.S. Marines are the opportunities to be a member of America’s force in readiness and to travel the globe. Marines assigned to the unit deployment program not only get to travel, but they have the opportunity to train in environments across the Asia-Pacific region.Marines with 3rd MORE
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By Sgt. Brian Marion | May 10, 2013

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP SMEDLEY D. BUTLER, Japan - Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr. spoke to Marines and sailors assigned to III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations Pacific May 6-8 at all-hands briefings across the island.Glueck, the commanding general of III MEF and senior general officer on Okinawa, talked about crises MORE
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By Lance Cpl. Brianna Turner | May 10, 2013

CAMP HANSEN, Japan - III Marine Expeditionary Force hosted the 2013 military women’s leadership symposium at Camp Hansen May 2 and at Camp Kinser May 9.The theme of this year’s symposium was “self-empowerment, leading to a positive command climate.” It brought female service members assigned to various installations on Okinawa together to discuss MORE
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By Lance Cpl. Brianna Turner | May 10, 2013

CAMP FOSTER — New changes to the III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations Pacific Order 5101.1 were signed into effect May 1 following modifications that allow service members to enter the water during sea condition danger under certain circumstances.The changes in the policy allow personnel to enter the water for recreational MORE
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