Competitors from the National Geography Bee prepare for the competition May 20, 2019 at the National Geographic Society Headquarters in Washington D.C. Melendez won the National Geography State Bee where he ear More
Participants start the annual Lance Cpl. Jacob Hug and Cpl. Sara A. Medina Memorial Run at Gunner's Gym, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, on May 23, 2019. . The run is held by H&S BN Marines to remember fallen U.S. More
A Marine Corps Installations Pacific fireman sprints forward May, 29, 2019 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. MCIPAC Fire and Emergency Services trained alongside Kadena Fire Department Rescue Technicians and Navy More
Marine Corps Installations Pacific Communications Strategy and Operations officials toured a museum June 12, 2019 on Camp Naha, Okinawa, Japan. The Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force gave a presentation on the More
U.S. Marines with Combined Arms Training Center (CATC) Camp Fuji ascend Mount Fuji on July 19, 2019 in Shizuoka, Japan. CATC personnel hiked the mountain to enhance unit-wide morale and provide an opportunity f More
More than 400 participants from the local and U.S. communities got down and dirty as part of Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji's inaugural Samurai Run July 21, 2019. The Marine Corps Community Services ev More
A U.S. Marine shakes hands with a soldier of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during a Mess Night July 22, 2019 at Camp Fuji. The event was put together to build a stronger alliance through a U.S. Marine Cor More
The 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force Band performs during the change of command ceremony for Marine Corps Installations Pacific’s commanding general July 26, 2019 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Jap More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Luis Rodriguez III, Marine Corps Martial Arts instructor class 205-19 commander, carries another student during combat conditioning Aug. 15, 2019 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Rodriguez More
Mr. Takeshi Iwaya, the Minister of Defense for Japan, shakes hands with U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific – Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley More
A competitor prepares to execute the yoke carry during the Okinawa's Strongest: Battle of the South, Sept. 29, 2019 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The competition challenges men and women to compete in physica More
The new AN/FPN-68 Precision Approach Radar’s antenna post installation Sept. 30, 2019 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. MCAS Futenma is the first Marine Corps Air Station to receive the new r More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Robert Brooks, drum major for the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band, prepares to march during the 63rd annual Battle Colors Rededication Ceremony on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, More
The 200-meter-long rope lays of the ground prior to the 49th annual Naha Great Tug-of-War Festival Oct. 13, 2019 at Naha City, Okinawa, Japan. The festival attracts thousands of participants each year who come More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Burnell K. Bemiss, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, takes notes during the Security Augmentation Force Training from Dec. 4, 2019 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Jap More
Instructors with the Marine Corps Shooting Team, range coaches and Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, pose for a group photo Dec. 17, 2019, on Camp Hansen, O More
A member of the local community cooks food at the Nago Cherry Blossom Festival Jan. 25, 2020 in Nago, Okinawa, Japan. The two-day festival is held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of January, and includ More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brennan Priest, a combat videographer with Headquarters and Support Battalion Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, swims during a water survival advanced (WSA More
Members of the local Okinawa community collect hijiki from the ocean during the Hijiki Harvest at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 22, 2020. Camp Courtney is the main location on the island where hijiki grow More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary J. Daurelio, a team leader with 1st Battalion, 25th Marines, drops a rope used during the rappel tower training March 3, 2020, on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. The rappel tower pro More
Efren T. Bermudo, a registered nurse with surgical services at the U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, Japan, types information April 16, 2020, on Camp Foster. Bermudo is currently assigned to the COVID-19 care line, More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ricardo Casarez, the passenger travel office noncommissioned officer in charge with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific – Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley More
The III Marine Expeditionary Force and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th Brigade bands performed together from June 15 to 18, 2020, on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The two bands performed together to tha More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Vincent J. Ciuccoli, commanding officer, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, gives opening remarks before the More
Eddy Melendez, an eighth-grader at Lester Middle School, represented all of the Department of Defense Education Activity at the National Geography Bee in Washington D.C, smiles for a photo May 23, 2019 at the N More
Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services discuss the plan of action May, 29, 2019 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. MCIPAC Fire and Emergency Services trained alongside Kadena Fire Departmen More
Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. 1st Class Kozue Shiratani explains the diorama June 12, 2019 on Camp Naha, Okinawa, Japan. The Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force gave a presentation on the Battle of Oki More
U.S. Marines with Combined Arms Training Center (CATC) Camp Fuji hike through sand and rock on Mount Fuji, July 19, 2019 in Shizuoka, Japan. CATC personnel hiked the mountain to enhance unit-wide morale and pro More
A member of the local community crawls through the mud during the inaugural Samurai Run July 21, 2019 on Camp Fuji, Japan. The Marine Corps Community Services event was held as a chance for locals and service m More
The Color Guard poses for a photo prior to the change of command ceremony for the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific July 26, 2019 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Maj. More
A U.S. Marine serves food to a soldier of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during a Mess Night July 22, 2019 at Camp Fuji. The event was put together to a stronger alliance through a U.S. Marine Corps tradit More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daquan Smith, with 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division hip tosses U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Skyler Evans, also with 12th Marines, 3rdMarDiv, during Marine Corps Martial Arts instructor More
Mr. Takeshi Iwaya, the Minister of Defense for Japan, shakes hands with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jason S. D. Perry, commanding officer of 4th Marine Regiment, on Sept. 5, 2019 at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. Iway More
Adam Pixton executes the yoke carry during the Okinawa's Strongest: Battle of the South, Sept. 29, 2019 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The competition challenges men and women to compete in physically demandin More
The new AN/FPN-68 Precision Approach Radar prepares to be installed Sept. 30, 2019 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. MCAS Futenma is the first Marine Corps Air Station to receive the new rada More
U.S. Marines with 7th Communication Battalion bow their heads for the invocation during the 63rd annual Battle Colors Rededication Ceremony on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 4, 2019. The ceremony was held to More
Festival attendees grab for a piece of the rope prior to the 49th annual Naha Great Tug-of-War Festival Oct. 13, 2019 at Naha City, Okinawa, Japan. The festival attracts thousands of participants each year who More
U.S. Marines and sailors aboard Marine Corps Base-Camp Smedley D. Butler get oleoresin capsicum sprayed during the Security Augmentation Force Training from Dec. 6, 2019 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. SAF trai More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers gives an opening speech to start the 2019 Far East Marksmanship Competition Dec. 17, 2019, on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Bowers took the first shot signifying th More
From left, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Trevor Evan, a maintenance operations chief with Headquarters and Support Battalion Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler (H&S BN, MCIPAC-MCBB), Cpl. More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marines, fast rope during rappel tower training March 3, 2020, at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. The training provided the Marines with a safe and effective way to simulate f More
Efren T. Bermudo, a registered nurse with surgical services at the U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, received a phone call April 16, 2020, on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The COVID-19 Care Line is a 24/7 phone line More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Amanda Martinez, a personal property clerk with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific – Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, teleworks on her l More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Wayne C. Geary, the enlisted conductor with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band, practices conducting prior to a combined performance with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15 More
A member of the local community heats a brand used for stamping hiking sticks on Mount Fuji on July 19, 2019 in Shizuoka, Japan. U.S. Marines and sailors with Combined Arms Training Center (CATC) Camp Fuji pers More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary Larsen, a combat graphic specialist with Headquarters and Support Battalion Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, attempts to escape a simulated More
Eddy Melendez’ National Geography State Bee medal. Melendez won the National Geography State Bee where he earned an all-expenses paid trip to Washington to compete against kids from across the world. (Photo Cou More
U.S. Marine Col. Vincent J. Ciuccoli, commanding officer of Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, gives closing remarks at the annual More
Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services breach through a concrete wall May, 29, 2019 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. MCIPAC Fire and Emergency Services trained alongside Kadena Fire Depar More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Rafael Garza, a postal clerk with Combined Arms Training Center (CATC), Camp Fuji, and a native of San Antonio, Texas, high-fives a member of the local community during the inaugural Samu More
A U.S. Marine serves food to a soldier of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during a Mess Night July 22, 2019 at Camp Fuji. The event was put together to build a stronger alliance through a U.S. Marine Corps More
The Marine Corps Installations Pacific formation salutes Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers at the change of command for the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific July 26, 2019 on Marine Corps Air More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Devonte Lawerence, with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, negotiates the Marine Corps obstacle course Aug. 2 More
190905-M-VV856-1161 U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jose H. Molina, sergeant major of 4th Marine Regiment (left), U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations-Mar More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ezekiel Garza, a motor transportation mechanic with III Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, executes a log clean and press during the Okinawa's Strongest: Battle of the South, S More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Nicholas Bukovac, executive officer of 7th Communication Battalion, salutes during the 63rd annual Battle Colors Rededication Ceremony at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 4, 2019. The ce More
An actor stands atop of the 200-meter-long, 43-ton rope prior to the 49th annual Naha Great Tug-of-War Festival Oct. 13, 2019 at Naha City, Okinawa, Japan. The festival attracts thousands of participants each y More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class James Buzinsky, the designated information systems technician for the COVID-19 response team, hangs up the phone April 16, 2020, on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The COVID-19 Ca More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Amanda Martinez, a personal property clerk with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific – Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, calls her mother A More
Eddy Melendez, an eighth-grader at Lester Middle School, represented all of the Department of Defense Education Activity at the National Geography Bee in Washington D.C, poses for a photo in front of the White More
A U.S. Marine holds the guidon during the annual Lance Cpl. Jacob Hug and Cpl. Sara A. Medina Memorial Run at Gunner's Gym, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, on May 23, 2019. . The run is held by H&S BN Marines to r More
Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services prepare the hose to extinguish a simulated vehicle fire May, 29, 2019 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. MCIPAC Fire and Emergency Services trained al More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Timothy Turner, combat photographer with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Communication Strategy and Operations (COMMSTRAT), ascends Mount Fuji on July 19, 2019 in Shizuoka, Japan. Mari More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christopher Johnson, an ammunition technician with Combined Arms Training Center (CATC), Camp Fuji, and native of Cleveland, Ohio, high fives a member of the local community during the in More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Yutaka Nakajima, commanding officer of Takigahara Garrison, and U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael D. Reilly, commanding officer of Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, cut More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers introduces himself at the change of command for the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific July 26, 2019 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Oki More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Rishab Kohli, the lead Martial Arts Instructor Trainer for course 205-19, leads his students during a simulated supply run Aug. 15, 2019 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The grueling three More
A competitor applies chalk to his hands prior to the atlas stone lift during the Okinawa's Strongest: Battle of the South, Sept. 29, 2019 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The competition challenges men and women More
The new AN/FPN-68 Precision Approach Radar’s antenna prepares to be installed Sept. 30, 2019 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. MCAS Futenma is the first Marine Corps Air Station to receive th More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Michael T. Hlad, commanding officer of 7th Communication Battalion, salutes during the 63rd annual Battle Colors Rededication Ceremony on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 4, 2019. Th More
A ceremonial actor portraying the king of the West prepares to demonstrate his strength and skill during 49th annual Naha Great Tug-of-War Festival, Oct. 13, 2019 at Naha, Okinawa, Japan. The event symbolizes a More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Isaac Munce, a combat graphics specialist with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Communication Strategy and Operations, operates the oleoresin capsicum spray course during the Security A More
A members of the local community prays at the Nago Cherry Blossom Festival Jan. 25, 2020 in Nago, Okinawa, Japan. The two-day festival is held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of January, and includes f More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary Larsen, the course class commander and a combat graphic specialist with Headquarters and Support Battalion Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Lynn Nguyen, a flight nurse with 18 Aero Medical Evacuation Squadron, writes down information April 16, 2020, on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The COVID-19 Care Line is staffed with Air Force More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jessica Wright, a flutist with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band, takes notes during a combined performance with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th Brigade Band on June 18, 20 More
Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion form up to start the annual Lance Cpl. Jacob Hug and Cpl. Sara A. Medina Memorial Run at Gunner's Gym, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, on May 23, 2019. . The run is More
Marine Corps Installations Pacific Fire and Emergency Services simulate carrying out a patient May, 29, 2019 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. MCIPAC Fire and Emergency Services trained alongside Kadena Fire Depa More
Eddy Melendez, an eighth-grader at Lester Middle School, represented all of the Department of Defense Education Activity at the National Geography Bee in Washington D.C, smiles for a photo June 6, 2019 on Camp More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Sarah Marshall, combat videographer with Marine Corps Installations Pacific Communication Strategy and Operations (COMMSTRAT), descends Mount Fuji on July 19, 2019 in Shizuoka, Japa More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael D. Reilly, commanding officer of Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, stands at attention during a Mess Night July 21, 2019 at Camp Fuji, Japan. The event was put together to More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Paul J. Rock Jr. gives closing remarks at the change of command for the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific July 26, 2019 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Ok More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Luis Rodriguez III, Marine Corps Martial Arts instructor class 205-19 commander, recovers after combat conditioning Aug. 15, 2019 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Rodriguez was the recipie More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ian Dernbach, a heavy equipment operator with III Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, lifts an atlas stone during the Okinawa's Strongest: Battle of the South, Sept. 29, 2019 on More
Air traffic control maintenance Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron pose in front of the new AN/FPN-68 Precision Approach Radar’s antenna Sept. 30, 2019 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okin More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Michael T. Hlad, left, commanding officer of 7th Communication Battalion, and Col. Larry M. Jenkins, commanding officer of III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, conduct th More
Festival attendees wait to start the 49th annual Naha Great Tug-of-War Festival Festival Oct. 13, 2019 at Naha City, Okinawa, Japan. The festival attracts thousands of participants each year who come to pull th More
U.S. Marines and sailors aboard Marine Corps Base-Camp Smedley D. Butler execute the shotgun range during the Security Augmentation Force Training from Dec. 12, 2019 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. SAF training More
Members of the local and U.S. communities celebrate the Nago Cherry Blossom Festival Jan. 25, 2020 in Nago, Okinawa, Japan. The two-day festival is held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of January, and More
U.S. Marines and sailors hold their rifles above water during a water survival advanced (WSA) course Jan. 29, 2020, at Fairchild Pool on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. WSA is the highest swim qualification Ma More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Lynn Nguyen, a flight nurse with 18 Aero Medical Evacuation Squadron, receives paperwork from Petty Officer 2nd Class Roy Chan, the leading petty officer for the COVID-19 Care Line, on April More