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Gen. Dunford: III MEF is the rebalance to the Pacific May 5, 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

2015 Active Duty Fund Drive kicks off May 5, 2015 — Marines and sailors are being called upon to help contribute to the Active Duty Fund Drive for the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society this year.The ADFD is an initiative by NMCRS to raise awareness of the programs and services it provides to active duty Marines and sailors as well as raise funds, according to the relief society’s website.Through MORE

American Red Cross equips Marines, contractors with life-saving techniques May 5, 2015 — Rows of baby dolls are lined up one by one along the desks of a classroom. There are human-like mannequins lying on the floor in a school-circle fashion. Gloves, face masks and gauze are placed by the desk chair of each awaiting student. It is time to learn how to save a life. Marines and Master Labor Contractors with Marine Corps Installations MORE

Marines Up Preparedness During America’s PrepareAthon! May 5, 2015 — Marine Corps Installations Pacific encourages members of the Marine Corps community to participate in the 2015 America’s PrepareAthon! Individuals who register to participate in the PrepareAthon! are counted among those who view preparedness – the readiness of Marines and their families to respond to a natural disaster, cyber or enemy-driven MORE

Typhoon preparedness information May 5, 2015 — With typhoon season beginning June 1 and continuing through Nov. 30, the island will remain in Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness 4 during the season, meaning storms are possible within 72 hours. When a typhoon strikes, there may be little left untouched by the storm. Even when proper measures are taken to secure and protect personal property, MORE

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US Marine Corps working together with Okinawa Prefectural Government for COVID-19 control effort By Courtesy Story | November 23, 2020 Since late March, the U.S. Marine Corps in Okinawa has been implementing strict safety measures including restricting activities off base to minimize the spread of COVID-19. After the infection surged in early July, with two clusters of infections discovered on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma and Camp Hansen, the Marine Corps worked ceaselessly to ensure the safety and protection of the U.S. military and the Okinawan communities. With deliberate force health-protection efforts, the Marine Corps was able to subside the spread of infection... MORE

Support Personnel Learn About Recruiting By Lance Cpl. Phuchung Nguyen | November 20, 2020 Support personnel from the Marine Corps Recruiting Command Headquarters spent time with local canvassing recruiters to learn more about their daily activities and mission. Three Marines from the administrative, marketing and communication, and operations sections at MCRC Headquarters did a recruiter ride-along November 17. Marines in supporting positions to the recruiting effort can sometimes struggle to fully understand the day to day tactical recruiting activities canvassing recruiters execute in the performance of their duties, and a ride-along serves to bridge some of those gaps... MORE

Red poppies commemorate the bloody Great War By Laurie Pearson | November 19, 2020 The iconic red poppies are back and being offered as a symbol of remembrance and commemoration of World War I, and all fallen military service members. A century ago, “the war to end all wars” raged throughout Europe. It was a war that racked up nearly 38 million casualties, including upwards of 8.5 million deaths. From 1914 to 1918, World War I took a greater human toll than any previous conflict. The Great War, as it was then known, also ravaged the landscape of Western Europe, where most of the fiercest fighting took place... MORE

III MEF Band and JGSDF Band host the 25th Annual Combined Concert By Courtesy Story | November 19, 2020 Amidst COVID-19 mitigations, the concert was hosted in continuation of the strengthening bond between the bands. In previous years, the concert has been held in different venues across Okinawa. This year the concert was recorded to provide a virtual concert due to COVID-19 mitigations within the local and U.S. Military communities. The concert will be debuted online within the coming weeks. “We play a combined concert every year with the 15th Brigade Band,” said Staff Sgt. Ryan San Juan, a Hialeah, Florida, native and a clarinetist with the III MEF Band. “Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we can’t have an audience in person.” Due to the current COVID-19 environment, each band had to adjust to the new guidelines... MORE

II MEF Marines conclude MEFEX 21.1 By 2nd Lt. Eric Bohnenkamp | November 18, 2020 II MEF concluded Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 21.1, which took place across the east coast at Fort Drum, New York; Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia; and Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, November 13. The exercise occurred from November 4-13 and included Marines and Sailors with II MEF training alongside NATO allies: Norway’s Brigade North, French Army 6th Light Armoured Brigade, and the United Kingdom’s Royal Marine 3rd Commando, and U.S. Navy partners with Second Fleet.... MORE

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