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III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

Okinawa, Japan

Tag: Okinawa

Marines establish deployable joint command center

Marines with 7th Communication Battalion established a deployable joint command and control center Jan. 13-17 on Camp Courtney in preparation for future operations and exercises.The DJC2 is a standardized, rapidly deployable, scalable, and reconfigurable joint command and control and collaboration combat operations center system for use by

Nursing home residents share New Year mochi tradition

In celebration of the New Year on Okinawa, many community members participate in a ceremony called mochitsuki. Mochitsuki is the act of pounding rice to make mochi, a paste-like food item (often served as a confection). It is believed that eating mochi promotes good health, longevity and prosperity over the course of the New Year.The Hikarigaoka

Law enforcement Marines patrol, clear urban terrain

“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

Marines, sailors head to Republic of Korea for bilateral training

Marines and sailors with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, deployed Jan. 14 to Pyeongchang Training Area near Camp Mujuk located in Pohang, Republic of Korea, to participate in Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-2.KMEP is a regularly scheduled combined training exercise that increases the combat readiness and interoperability between

ROK, U.S. Marines share knowledge, prepare for future

OKINAWA, Japan - Republic of Korea Marines visited Marine Corps installations on Okinawa Nov. 18 – 21 to prepare for future bilateral training between the two services and to learn more about the U.S. Marines’ aviation combat element.The ACE was of particular interest to the ROK Marines as they prepare for the scheduled stand up of a ROK Marine

AFP, US service members evacuate injured people in wake of Haiyan

PHILIPPINES - The Republic of the Philippines was struck by Typhoon Haiyan Nov. 7, bringing with it some of the most damaging winds and rain in recorded history. The storm impacted millions of people, and left hundreds of thousands homeless in desperate need of assistance.Since the storm struck, militaries and volunteers from across the world have

'Ruckus’ makes noise alongside Urasoe athletes

CAMP KINSER, Okinawa - Athletes of the world gather every four years to participate in the Olympics, where sporting competitions break language barriers and bridge culture gaps, uniting nations.In this fashion, sports serve as a universal language, allowing all competitors to enjoy the day, and it was in this spirit that Okinawa and U.S.

Marines focus on amphibious roots, Asia-Pacific region

CAMP SCHWAB, Japan - The Battle of Inchon, during the Korean War, silenced critics of amphibious assault as the grueling combat which followed the landing resulted in a crucial victory and turned the tide of the war in favor of the U.S. The amphibious capabilities the Marines employed led to the recapture of the Republic of Korea’s capitol,

Service, community members take oath, become US citizens

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa - Fifty-nine service members and status of forces agreement personnel from 24 different countries gathered for a citizenship ceremony Sept. 6 at the Camp Foster Theater.The ceremony signifies the completion of the process of gaining U.S. citizenship that lasts six to eight-months.The ceremony marked the culmination of a

Marines, civilians enhance efficiency with Lean Six Sigma

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa - Marines and civilian employees of Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific and Marine Corps Community Services Okinawa completed a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt course Aug. 21 on Camp Foster.The course outlines methods to improve efficiency in the workplace by eliminating unneeded steps

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