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Preparations begin for Halloween festivities

Story by Pfc. Terence Brady | III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific | Date: 10.18.2012

Service members, civilian employees and family members stationed on Okinawa have always found a way to enjoy time-honored American holiday traditions despite their relative distance from U.S. soil. The days of... Read More

Team 58 inactivates on Okinawa

Story by Sgt. 1st Class Howard Reed | 10th Regional Support Group | Date: 10.12.2012

As tropical storm Prapiroon approaches and the winds pick up, the 58th Signal Battalion cased its colors during an Inactivation Ceremony Oct 12th at Torii Station’s landing zone. Read More

Marine Air Support Squadron 2 Marines sharpen skills during small-unit leadership course

Story by Cpl. Mark Stroud | III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific | Date: 10.12.2012

Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducted a small-unit leadership course at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma... Read More

Marines conquer White Beach waters

Story by Lance Cpl. Daniel Valle | III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific | Date: 10.12.2012

Laying on the soft, sandy beach with the bright sun shining in the sky, enjoying the crisp ocean breeze and the smell of the salt air are what most would think of when imagining a relaxing day at the beach. Read More

Marines deploy to New Caledonia

Story by Lance Cpl. Erik Brooks | III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific | Date: 10.11.2012

Approximately 90 Marines deployed Oct. 11 for Exercise Croix du Sud 2012, which takes place in New Caledonia. Read More