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Archive: September, 2012

Social event brings Marines, Japan defense members together September 29, 2012 — CAMP FUJI, Japan - As food sizzled on the grill, music played and friendly competition loomed on the horizon, it was evident that camaraderie was in the air.Marines with Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji invited Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members with Fuji Schools to participate in a fall social Sept. 29.Activities throughout the day MORE

Japan, US leaders pay respects, observe training September 23, 2012 — YIGO, Guam - U.S. and Japanese general officers paid respects Sept. 23 to both nations’ service members and local civilians killed during World War II on Guam more than 60 years ago.Gen. Eiji Kimizuka, chief of staff of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr., commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force, MORE

Combat engineers train with Marine Corps’ big guns September 19, 2012 — OKINAWA, Japan - Every Marine is trained as a rifleman. Some Marines, however, were lucky enough to take their weapons training to the next level with the Corps’ big guns Sept. 18-19 at Camp Schwab.Combat engineers with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, trained with the M249 squad automatic MORE

Artillery Marines conduct critical training at Fuji September 17, 2012 — EAST FUJI MANEUVER AREA, Japan — Marines successfully completed live-fire artillery training over the course of Artillery Relocation Training Program 12-2 at the East Fuji Maneuver Area Sept. 8-18.Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, participated in ARTP 12-2 to sustain unit MORE

Equipment reset team enables III MEF mission September 7, 2012 — CAMP KINSER, Japan - Veterans are often recognized for their selfless sacrifice to their nation, and while all gave some, and some gave all, a small number continue to give back as civilians.A team of eight former Marines and one former U.S. Army soldier serving on Okinawa shines a light on those who continue to serve after their active-duty and MORE

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