III MEF hosts SOY awards
February 26, 2014 — CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa —The 2013 III Marine Expeditionary Force sailors of the year award ceremony and luncheon was held Feb. 7 at the Ocean Breeze on Camp Foster. “The SOY program recognizes sailors who best represent the large number of superior dedicated professionals serving in a particular type of duty as assigned,” said Chief Petty Officer MORE
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Nago celebrates 52nd annual Cherry Blossom Festival
February 09, 2014 — NAGO, Okinawa - As the cool Okinawa winter air gradually warms to prepare for spring, residents know that cherry blossom season is near. The city of Nago celebrated its 52nd annual Cherry Blossom Festival Jan. 25-26 at the Nago Castle Ruin Site Park, Okinawa. As one of the southern-most islands of Japan, Okinawa boasts the earliest blooms of MORE
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Armorers maintain weapons, aid Marine Corps readiness
September 13, 2013 — OKINAWA, Japan - Most Marines never forget the memories of when they were issued their first rifle at recruit training, including how they learned basic rifle assembly, disassembly, cleaning and operation of the rifle. The Marines behind the caged window of the armory that issued the rifle may have been forgotten, but throughout the Marine MORE
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