Marines, sailors dedicate time to local children
June 27, 2014 — Shrieks of joy and excitement echo through the halls as small bare feet run across the hardwood floor. Children look up to the Marines with sparkles in their eyes as they are served sizzling American-style burgers. More than 30 Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, spent the day with children MORE
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III MEF Band plays for WWII veterans on historic battleground
June 23, 2014 — Members of the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band took part in the 70th Anniversary Reunion of Honor ceremonies June 11-15 at the Northern Marianas Islands of Tinian and Saipan. The ceremonies were put together to mark a milestone of peace in the region and pay tribute to both U.S. and Japan veterans of the battles of Saipan and Tinian during MORE
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Service members pay tribute to WWII veterans
June 19, 2014 — Community members of Tinian, Saipan and Guam, along with representatives from each U.S. branch of military service and veterans gathered June 12 at the historic North Field of Tinian for the 70th Anniversary Reunion of Honor ceremony. The ceremony is part of a weeklong celebration paying tribute to both American and Japanese veterans of the MORE
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ROK, US Marines bond over firepower
June 19, 2014 — Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines familiarized themselves with crew served weapons systems June 7-8 at the 1st ROK Marine Division base in Pohang, South Korea. The training was in preparation for Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-8, which is slated to take place June 9-21. The ROK Marines with Military Police Company, 1st ROK Marine Division, MORE
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ROK soldiers, US Marines strap in for Mountain Warfare Training Course
June 19, 2014 — Republic of Korea soldiers and U.S. Marines executed mountain warfare training June 9-10 as part of a Mountain Warfare Training Course at the 1st ROK Marine Division Mountain Warfare Training Center in Pohang, Republic of Korea. The ROK soldiers who went through the training are with the ROK Army, Military Police Company, 2nd Operational Command, MORE
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IED lanes prepare Marines for future conflict
June 10, 2014 — Marines with Company A, 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, executed improvised explosive device recognition lane training June 3 on Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea. The Marines maneuvered through different terrain which simulated patrolling an area where possible IEDs may be present. The training familiarized the Marines with IED indicators and put MORE
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Marines honor fallen comrade, build camaraderie
June 05, 2014 — There are several ways to remember the passing of someone. Some will have a moment of silence or say a prayer. Others choose to build on the bonds they have to celebrate one’s life after mourning that person’s death. The Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company played a flag football tournament May 23 on the parade deck at Camp Hansen MORE
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III MEF command leaders discuss top issues
June 04, 2014 — Commanders, sergeants major and command master chiefs with commands throughout III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations Pacific gathered May 28-29 for a III MEF and MCIPAC conference at the Butler Officers’ Club on Camp Foster. The conference improves unit and individual readiness by increasing the participants’ awareness of MORE
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Okinawa residents, Marines take part in tradition with dragon boat races
June 03, 2014 — The sun shines down on the ocean as final preparations are made for the beginning of the annual Henoko Dragon Boat Races May 25 at Matsuda-No-Hama Beach. Okinawa residents, U.S. service members and their families participated in the event. Before the races, the mayor of Henoko and other city officials offered a prayer and blessed the boats. MORE
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Marines clean beach alongside Henoko senior citizens
June 03, 2014 — Gray clouds heavy with rain cover the sky while sweat drips from the faces of Marines and Henoko senior citizens working side by side to pick up trash littering the sand. Marines stationed at Camp Schwab joined members of the Henoko Senior Citizens Association to clean Matsuda-no-Hama Beach May 20 in preparation for the annual dragon boat races MORE
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