November 29, 2012 — The last of the CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 flew here from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Nov. 26-27 to await final disposition.Although many Marines with VMM-265, a part of Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, are disappointed to see the CH-46E go, they MORE
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November 29, 2012 — Leaders of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps Amphibious Support Group discussed logistics with key leaders and toured 3rd Marine Logistics Group facilities here Nov. 19.The tour was part of the ROK Marines' four-day trip to Okinawa. During the trip, the ROK Marines visited many facilities and spoke with key leaders to gain insight into the mission MORE
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November 29, 2012 — Food service specialists with units throughout III Marine Expeditionary Force conducted field mess training here Nov. 16.The Marines trained to practice the skills needed to support units training in a field environment."The purpose of the training was to prepare the Marines for upcoming exercises," said Chief Warrant Officer Martin L. Maschio, the MORE
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November 29, 2012 — Marines took part in a communications exercise here Nov. 15 to prepare for Exercise Ryukyu Warrior 2013. The Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Air Control Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, used the training to prepare for Ryukyu Warrior, the annual Marine air command and control systems training MORE
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November 29, 2012 — Machine guns sounded and artillery fire echoed as service members watched footage from the Battle of Okinawa.Although it has been more than 65 years since one of the largest air, land and sea battles ended, more than 40 service members from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma relived the Battle of Okinawa Nov. 13 through the eyes of Setsuko Inafuku, a MORE
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November 29, 2012 — Working around the clock. Always on the alert. Always on call. This is the job of the interior guard.The purpose of the interior guard at Camp Hansen is to preserve order, enforce regulations and protect property.These tasks are accomplished by patrolling the installation's perimeter to ensure the fences and surrounding area are in good condition, MORE
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November 29, 2012 — Service members and status of forces agreement personnel traveling to and from Okinawa with pets are unable to use United Airlines' PetSafe program from Okinawa, via Guam and Hawaii; the service was discontinued Oct. 31.United Airlines indefinitely suspended its twice-weekly flight from Okinawa to Guam due to lower than expected demand and high MORE
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November 22, 2012 — Marines and sailors with Mike Battery conducted live-fire training with M777A2 155 mm howitzers and crew-served weapons during Artillery Relocation Training Program 12-3 here Nov. 10-19.ARTP 12-3 is regularly-scheduled, routine training that promotes regional stability and security by allowing the artillery battalion and batteries on Okinawa to MORE
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November 22, 2012 — The Japan Ground, Air and Maritime Self-Defense Force Bands performed with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band and U.S. Army Pacific Band during the 2012 Japan Self-Defense Force Marching Band Festival at the Nippon Budokan Arena here Nov. 17.Thousands watched the bands perform together at the two-day festival following hours of practice MORE
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November 22, 2012 — Marines and sailors concluded Exercise Keen Sword 2013 with an amphibious landing here Nov. 15.Keen Sword, which was executed Nov. 5-16, is a regularly-scheduled, joint, bilateral exercise between U.S. and Japanese forces at training locations throughout Japan. Keen Sword allows the U.S. and Japan to practice coordination procedures and improve MORE
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