Okinawa Marine News

ENCAP projects provide infrastructure, training

January 30, 2010 — In a village too small to recognize on a map, the principal of the Wadnakhunsan School in the Ratchaburi Province in Central Thailand, observes progress on a multi-purpose room currently under construction in front of the main school building. The building and four others presently under construction at schools in the region are projects in support MORE
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Engineers build buildings, relationships during CG10

January 26, 2010 — A joint force of combat engineers from the U.S. Marine Corps and the Royal Thai Marines laid more than just a physical structure while constructing a new schoolhouse during Exercise Cobra Gold 10, they built a foundation for friendship. The engineering project, at the Nong Jek Sroi School in the Keang Hang Meaw District of Chantaburi Province, is MORE
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Marine earns Navy Cross for actions in Afghanistan

January 14, 2010 — CAMP SCHWAB On June 26, 2008, a team of U.S. Marines, sailors and Afghan National Army soldiers set out on a mission to locate a high value target in the mountains of Afghanistan. The team traveled across rocky terrain, utilizing its shadows for cover and concealment. Gunnery Sgt. John S. Mosser, platoon sergeant with Company C, 3rd Reconnaissance MORE
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Recon Marine on Okinawa travels around world to find calling

January 14, 2010 — For years Marines have turned to the reconnaissance field looking for the most intense training available in the Marine Corps.Cpl. Cody A. Cunningham, a reconnaissance man with Company C, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, is one of those Marines who rose to the challenge.However his path to becoming MORE
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Okinawa Garden offers peaceful escape in thriving city

January 14, 2010 — Naha is a busy city full of things to do and see. One of the less anticipated sight seeing spots is a Chinese-style garden park tucked away within walking distance from the shopping hub of Kokusai Street.Fukushu-en Park is a sprawling setting with winding paths that guide visitors through carefully cultivated trees and shrubbery, small exhibits in MORE
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Talented drumline: important ingredient in III MEF marching band

January 14, 2010 — Ratta-tat-tat-tat! Ratta- Tat! Ratta-tat tat-tat! BOOM!These sounds are characteristic to the drumline of a Marine Corps marching band, but many people do not fully understand the importance of these sounds.“The drumline is the heartbeat of the band,” said Master Gunnery Sgt. Michael Montoya, the III Marine Expeditionary Force Bandmaster. “If the MORE
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1st MAW honors nominees during annual awards dinner

January 14, 2010 — The 5th Annual Marine Corps Aviation Association Awards Dinner for the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, was held here, Jan. 7. The dinner was sponsored by the Joe Foss Squadron, the local chapter of the MCAA, and featured representatives from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and Marine Corps Base Hawaii who accepted awards MORE
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