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III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

Okinawa, Japan

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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

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

Japan’s top enlisted attend SNCO Academy leadership course

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

Allies respond to potential crises at Keen Edge 14

CAMP FOSTER — Japan Self-Defense Forces and U.S. military forces participated in Exercise Keen Edge 2014, a joint-combined command post exercise, in an effort to better prepare and respond to potential emergency and crisis situations.Keen Edge 2014 is a weeklong, 24-hour-a-day exercise that used a computer-based system to simulate a potential

JASDF General tours MCAS Futenma, Osprey

The purpose of the visit was to familiarize Sugiyama and JASDF supporters with MCAS Futenma’s role in supporting the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Ospreys operated by Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st MAW.“(The visit helps) contribute to good U.S.-Japan relations by showing MCAS

Recon Marines provide value to ground forces

All Marines have been through basic recruit training. After recruit training, some Marines attend the School of Infantry, but only a select few Marines are allowed the opportunity to attend the Basic Reconnaissance Course to become a Recon Marine.Recon forces are a valuable asset to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force when the Marine Expeditionary

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