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Surf qualification brings Marines back to amphibious roots
Story by Lance Cpl. Jose Lujano | III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific | Date: 10.30.2012Assault amphibious vehicles head 500 meters out from the shores of an Okinawa beach. The AAVs come to a sudden halt, and about 10 Marines and sailors from each AAV leap into the waters in succession. Read More
Service members volunteer time, help at Henoko
Story by Lance Cpl. Jose Lujano | III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific | Date: 10.17.2012Typhoon Jelawat’s violent winds and rain ripped through parts of the Henoko community Sept. 29, destroying Reiko Tokuda’s family’s home and belongings. However, Tokuda believes that every dark tunnel has a... Read More
Marines blast into training
Courtesy Story | III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific | Date: 09.14.2012“Frag out!” The final warning sounds before a Marine throws a grenade and awaits the thunderous blast before clearing the smoke-filled room. Read More
Bilateral training commences with Forest Light
Courtesy Story | III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific | Date: 08.19.2012The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marines officially began Exercise Forest Light 12-01 with a social engagement hosted by the JGSDF at Camp Beppu, Japan, Aug. 19 Read More
Marines depart for bilateral training
Courtesy Story | III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific | Date: 08.17.2012More than 300 Marines and sailors departed Okinawa to take part in Exercise Forest Light 12-01 at the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Oita prefecture, Japan, Aug. 17. Read More
