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U.S. Marines show Philippine forces ‘the ropes’ August 5, 2015 — Staring from the top of the tower, the Marines experience an irrepressible surge of adrenaline. The surge becomes a cold rush as they grab the rope, spin 180 degrees, and slide toward the ground 40 feet below. They brace for impact, hit the deck and sprint out of the way before the next man lands. United States and Philippine service members teamed MORE

Sanborn takes charge as 1st Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general August 2, 2015 — Brigadier Gen. Russell A. Sanborn assumed command of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force from Maj. Gen. Steven R. Rudder at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, July 30, 2015.Sanborn commissioned into the Marine Corps in May 1986 after graduating from the University of Florida. His previous assignment was director MORE

Mongolian Armed Forces, US Service Members Conduct Health Services Support Engagement June 25, 2015 — Throngs of people gathered outside of the high school eager to receive medical care from military professionals from around the world. Mongolian Armed Forces and U.S. service members, along with other nations participating in Khaan Quest 2015, established a primary care outpatient clinic at the 79th High School to provide direct patient care to MORE

Uruma City Police, Marines conduct bilateral security training June 18, 2015 — Marineswith Camp Courtney Camp Guard and the Provost Marshal’s Office participated ina bilateral security training simulation with the Uruma City Police DepartmentJune 11 on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. Thetraining provided an opportunity for the UCPD, Camp Guard and PMO Marines to rehearsecommunication and response procedures for unauthorized MORE

Gen. Dunford: III MEF is the rebalance to the Pacific April 9, 2015 — The Marine Corps’ new commandant came to Okinawa, Japan, March 24-26 to talk with Marines across the island.Gen. Joseph F. Dunford wanted to make sure the Marines here know what his expectations are for the present and future of the Corps. “My priorities are to make sure we have the warfighting capabilities we need, to address the maturity of our MORE

Marines, Okinawa residents share traditions during USO Easter celebration April 9, 2015 — Camp Schwab opened its gates for Henoko and Nago City residents to experience Easter traditions with service members and their families during an Easter celebration. The event was hosted April 4, by the United Services Organization.The day began at 9 a.m. with Marine volunteers setting up several activities for the children; moving tables and MORE

Recon Marines prepare for parachute missions in Pacific February 4, 2015 — “Five minutes!” yelled the jumpmaster as he signaled the Marines to get out of their seats. They stood up and made their way to the rear of the aircraft. They are almost at the drop zone – it’s go time. This scene played out several times as Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion conducted parachute training Nov. 20, 2014 over Ie Shima Training MORE

Friendship Saturday unites Kin Town, Marines February 4, 2015 — The Marines of Camp Hansen opened their gates to the citizens of the neighboring city of Kin Town on Jan. 17. The event drew a small crowd of Kin residence waiting for the gates to open. Marines and civilians on Camp Hansen put together the first Friendship Saturday last October to give the local community a chance to explore the installation’s MORE

Japanese, American children participate in baseball clinic February 3, 2015 — “I got it! I got it!” said a Japanese child running to catch a fly ball during a baseball clinic Jan. 24 on Camp Kinser. Approximately 50 Japanese and American children participated in the clinic with a special guest appearance from Keiichi Hirano, a Japanese major league baseball player with the Orix Buffaloes. Hirano and Chicago Cubs staff member MORE

III MEF band rocks annual Christmas concert December 28, 2014 — As the Christmas lights twinkled across the stage, and the soft hum of Christmas music buzzed through the air, the III Marine Expeditionary Force band prepared to take the stage for their annual Christmas concert Dec. 10 at the Kubasaki High School auditorium on Camp Foster.The concert showcased a variety of traditional Christmas songs, including MORE