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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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Marines Return to Their Old Stomping Grounds By Lance Cpl. Scott Jenkins | June 24, 2019 Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot Parris Island is a sacred place that shapes everyday citizens into United States Marines. The journey from recruit in training to United States Marine is unforgettable and some even describe it as the best worst time of their life. Once a Marine leaves the island, most may never return. MORE

Marines, locals continue 51 years of remembrance at Hamahiga monuments on Okinawa Memorial Day By | June 23, 2019 HAMAHIGA ISLAND, OKINAWA, Japan – Marines with 3rd Marine Division and locals attend a memorial service for Ryoji Morine, a local care taker, here, June 23, 2019. MORE

Marine Corps at the forefront for ground-based lasers By Ashley Calingo | June 19, 2019 A drone-killing, directed energy weapon prototype is now in the hands of Marines. The Compact Laser MORE

Chute! There it is! | 3rd TSB Marines train with the JPADS By Lance Cpl. Mark Fike | June 13, 2019 IE SHIMA, Okinawa, Japan -- As the wind swept through the tall green grass in an open field on the Ie Shima coast line, a group of Marines stood in anticipation as they watched a bundle soar across the bright sky. MORE

2nd MEB Marines return to Europe to support BALTOPS 19 By Capt. Peter Koerner | June 12, 2019 U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade return to Europe for the third time in just over half a year to support another combined exercise with 17 NATO allies and European partners. MORE

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