Marines breach entryways, maintain response readiness
February 12, 2014 — CAMP HANSEN, Okinsawa - Stacked together just a few steps from a locked door, Special Reaction Team Marines prepare to execute a basic breach technique. Using the power of a shotgun to shatter the secured door’s lock, they rush in to secure the area. Marines with the Provost Marshal’s Office conducted basic breaching using the M1014 joint service MORE
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Super-squad competition showcases espirit de corps
February 09, 2014 — CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa - Esprit de corps, or group spirit, is a common motivational phrase within the Marine Corps. It is often stressed in the workplace by Marines to emphasize the value of unit cohesion and combat readiness. In an effort to feed that motivational flame, Marines and sailors of Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base MORE
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Japan’s top enlisted attend SNCO Academy leadership course
February 09, 2014 — CAMP HANSEN, Japan - Warrant Officer Yoshiaki Suzuki, the sergeant major of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and eight other top enlisted soldiers, including command sergeants major from units throughout the JGSDF participated in the Japan Observer Exchange Program Jan. 21-24 at the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy on Camp Hansen. “The MORE
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Law enforcement Marines patrol, clear urban terrain
January 26, 2014 — “Move up, covering fire!” Orders like these mixed with the rattle of machine-gun fire as Marines with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion took defensive and offensive positions to outmaneuver the simulated enemy machine gunners during military operations on urbanized terrain training Jan. 16 in the Central Training Area. Marines with the battalion MORE
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Military working dogs, handlers build relationship
November 04, 2013 — CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa - “I’m letting my dog go!” warned the dog handler to the fleeing suspect. “Go get him,” commanded the handler to his canine just before it pursued the running suspect, caught him, and dragged him to the ground. Military working dog handlers with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion familiarized themselves with their furry MORE
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Community, service members celebrate years of friendship
September 26, 2013 — OKINAWA, Japan - Festive music played as community members, Marines and sailors gathered Sept. 14 to celebrate the 21st anniversary of the opening of the Hikarigaoka Nursing Home and the nearly 20 years of ongoing friendship between the residents and 7th Communication Battalion. The Marine and Navy volunteers have visited the nursing home MORE
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Combat engineers explode with confidence
September 09, 2013 — OKLINAWA, Japan - “Five, four, three, two, one — fire in the hole!” A moment later, the live ordnance explodes and a loud explosion shatters the ground and echoes through the atmosphere. This was just another day at the office for Marines with 9th Engineer Support Battalion as they completed a demolitions training evolution, employing several MORE
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