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Archive: July, 2013

Local Osprey Fan Club tours Futenma facilities

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan - From volunteering to beautify the surrounding areas of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, to being outspoken fans on social media, one group was given a tour due to its great interest and overall appreciation for service members on Okinawa.Members of the Osprey Fan Club toured facilities and viewed

MWSS-172 endures jungle, strengthens teamwork

CAMP GONSALVES, Okinawa - The long, muddy trail, which crosses rivers, vertical slopes and thick brush, always presents a formidable obstacle for Marines, as they race against time to navigate the Jungle Warfare Training Center’s endurance course at Camp Gonsalves.Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 worked together to meet the challenges

9th ESB Marines remove wall near Torii Station

TORII STATION, Okinawa - The knocking of diesel engines, the smell of dirt and the crash of rocks resounded in the area as the team of combat engineers finished the work that could one day save lives.Service members with 9th Engineer Support Battalion removed a 60-meter-long wall near U.S. Army Garrison Torii Station’s main gate July 8-12.“The

Reconnaissance Marines train with close-quarters battle pistol

CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa - Reconnaissance Marines with Force Reconnaissance Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force, completed M45A1 close-quarters battle pistol training July 3 at Range 15 near Camp Hansen.The M45A1 replaced the M45 Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) pistol and the M9A1 service pistol as the issued sidearm for

Clardy assumes command of 3rd Marine Division

CAMP COURTNEY — Maj. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy III assumed command of 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, from Maj. Gen. Frederick M. Padilla during a change of command ceremony July 12 at Camp Courtney.Clardy was commissioned in May 1983 and his previous assignment was at Headquarters Marine Corps, where he served as the director of

MWSS-172 endures jungle, strengthens teamwork

CAMP GONSALVES, Okinawa - The long, muddy trail, which crosses rivers, vertical slopes and thick brush, always presents a formidable obstacle for Marines, as they race against time to navigate the Jungle Warfare Training Center’s endurance course at Camp Gonsalves.Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 worked together to meet the challenges

Service members share motorcycle experience

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan - A steady rumble filled the air as new motorcyclists revved their engines in anticipation. The only thing keeping them at bay was the student-instructor standing on the other side of the hot asphalt, ready to signal for them to begin.Service members prepared to become certified rider coaches through the rider coach

Leaders from across Pacific combat sexual assault

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa - Approximately 140 commanding officers and senior enlisted advisors of III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installation Pacific commands gathered for the 2013 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Leadership Summit July 15 at the Butler Officers’ Club on Camp Foster.“The commandant has directed that the MCIPAC

Summer sports injuries easily prevented, treated

When engaging in any sort of vigorous activity, there is a possibility of injury, especially if steps are not taken to prepare for and prevent injuries, according to Petty Officer 2nd Class Paul R. Mason, a hospital corpsman with U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa.“If we don’t take the time to properly prepare, such as stretching and hydration, the risk

Uruma City hosts ceremony for Drive Safe Campaign

URUMA, Japan - The sight of brightly colored reflective safety vests signaled the festive start of the Safe-driving campaign to Uruma City residents and U.S. service members.Senior leaders of Camps Courtney and McTureous attended the opening ceremony of the 2013 Okinawa Drive Safe Campaign July 9 at the Uruma City Police Station.The 2013 Okinawa

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