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III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

Okinawa, Japan

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Installation tours give perspective

The purpose of the visit was to familiarize the officials with the various Marine Corps installations throughout Okinawa and to provide a better understanding of daily operations that take place here. “In Tokyo, we get our news of what’s going on in Okinawa from the media, so we are here to see the facilities and get a better idea of the operations

Marines look to space during NSOC

CAMP KINSER—U.S. service members participated in the Naval Space Operations Course put together by Navy Cyber Forces and supported by Naval Network Warfare instructors Jan. 27-29 at Camp Kinser.The term space refers to the expanse beyond the earth’s atmosphere and the capabilities that exist through satellites that orbit the planet.“The intent of

III MEF leaders meet, advance effective leadership

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — Officers and senior enlisted Marines and sailors met as participants during the annual III Marine Expeditionary Force Senior Leaders Workshop Jan. 29-31 on Camp Foster.Throughout the conference, the participants discussed current leadership issues and equal opportunity concepts to improve upon their leadership capabilities.

Marines build teamwork, combat skills during competition

CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa - The sky is dark, and the Marines have only headlamps and flashlights to see the small parts they must precisely place in the correct spot.“Let’s go! Let’s get these weapons put back together,” encourages a Marine to his peers as they race to assemble a variety of weapons laid before them.After a quick weapon functions check,

Marines breach entryways, maintain response readiness

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

Nago celebrates 52nd annual Cherry Blossom Festival

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 the

Super-squad competition showcases espirit de corps

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

Combat Assault Battalion explodes through training

OKINAWA, Japan - As the force of the explosion sends a shockwave through the air, the pressure can be felt against the chests of everyone nearby.The sound echoes through the area as Marines rush to clear the barbed-wire obstruction recently ravaged by the explosion. A bulldozer rumbles through the opening, churning up earth, clearing simulated

Marines, sailors take in history during Shuri Castle trip

NAHA CITY, Japan - With its red columns and intricate golden embellishments, Shuri Castle was first established in the 1400s and has since been destroyed and rebuilt multiple times. As an integral part of Okinawa’s rich history, Shuri Castle has become a popular stop for all visitors to the island. Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Regiment

Marines bridge communications, combat during JCC

CAMP GONSALVES, Japan - Marines stationed on Okinawa participated in a Jungle Communications Course Jan. 23-27 at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Camp Gonsalves, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. The four-day course included classroom instruction, radio programming and land navigation. The

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