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@OkinawaMarines

2 years

The Battle of Iwo Jima lasted five weeks, from Feb. 19 until March 26, 1945. Iwo Jima Day is honored on Feb. 19 to remember the lives of those who fought during WWII. ( @USMC graphic by Lance Cpl. Joanna Stauss)

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Thank you @AllyBrooke for your outstanding performance tonight at our Futenma Flight Line Fest! You brought so much joy to our @USMC servicememers and their families here in Okinawa.

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#MCASIwakuni hosted a capabilities demonstration, which included several #aircraft assigned to #FleetAirWing31 , showcasing a high level of readiness and combined capability in support of the #USJapanAlliance and a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific . ( @USMC 📸 Cpl. Mitchell Austin)

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3 years

V-22 Ospreys destined for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force arrived at MCAS Iwakuni as part of the third offload of JGSDF Ospreys at the air station. #Osprey #MCIPAC #JGSDF

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3 years

Marines with @3d_Marine_Div secure a position during the squad attack phase of the 3rd Mar Div Squad Competition at the JWTC on Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan. The week-long comp tests jungle survival skills, basic infantry tactics, & excellence in weapons handling

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@OkinawaMarines

6 months

#Marines with #MCIPAC & #Okinawa officials attend the Ie Shima Lighthouse Memorial Service hosted by the Japanese Coast Guard. The service was held to commemorate casualties of #WWII , & specifically the Ie Shima lighthouse keeper & his family who passed away during an air raid.

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1 year

LIGHTS! LIGHTS! LIGHTS! After sustaining heavy damage from Typhoon Khanun, Camp Courtney Commissary employees and MCIPAC facilities workers have worked hard to reopen their store to Marines and their families.

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@OkinawaMarines

2 years

Tomorrow is the start of #Obon ! Obon is a #Japanese annual commemoration to honor one's ancestors. It is believed that each year during Obon, the ancestors' spirits return to this world in order to visit their relatives. For more on Obon in Okinawa, watch the video below!

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@OkinawaMarines

3 years

Obon is a major holiday celebrated within Japan mid August. The customs followed vary from prefecture to prefecture. As a reminder Obon is Aug 13-16. Take a moment to learn about one of Japan's major holidays which is celebrated just as significantly as New Year & Golden Week.

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@OkinawaMarines

3 years

United Nations Command-Rear representatives and members of the French Navy visited Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to observe the takeoff and landing of the French maritime surveillance aircraft, the Falcon F200.

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@OkinawaMarines

3 years

WELCOME HOME! MCAS Iwakuni Friends and families reunited with personnel assigned to Carrier Air Wing 5 (CVW-5), who are forward-deployed to Iwakuni, Japan. The squadrons completed a 5th and 7th Fleet #deployment , embarked upon the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) #IndoPacific

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@OkinawaMarines

3 years

Yesterday, a memorial service was held on Camp Smedley D. Butler to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 #NeverForget #USMC #September11

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@OkinawaMarines

7 years

Meet Military Working Dog Saba!

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@OkinawaMarines

2 years

Hiiya! After a two-year hiatus, thousands attended the 52nd Great Tug-Of-War Festival held in Naha on Sunday, Oct. 9. It was a day of dancing, friendly competition, and honoring history as we continue the tradition started in the 17th century. #NahaTugOfWar

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@OkinawaMarines

3 years

JASDF Force joint tactical air controllers guided two F-2 aircraft w/500lb inert bombs, marking the first time JASDF conducted inert fixed wing close air support at CATC Camp Fuji’s EFMA, & showcasing the evolving training capabilities of the installation #USMC #Marines #MCIPAC

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@OkinawaMarines

1 year

Okinawa is TCCOR 1E as of Aug 1, 12:15 p.m. Sustained destructive winds greater than 50 knots or gusts greater than 60 knots are occurring. Check the Joint Typhoon Warning Center at and navigate to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center on the left.

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@OkinawaMarines

4 years

Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Bn, 12th Marine Regiment, 3d MARDIV, and Airmen with the Special Operations Squadron, conduct a HALO jump to secure an airfield facilitating a HIMARS rapid infiltration and simulated firing mission at Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 24, 2020.

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@OkinawaMarines

3 years

U.S. Airmen w/67th Fighter Squadron & service members w/MCAS Iwakuni fuels division conducted their first ever joint hot pit refueling Sep. 24. Hot pit refueling is the process in which ground crewmen refuel aircraft while its engines are still running #USMC #AirForce

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@OkinawaMarines

11 months

Semper Fidelis! U.S. #Marines with the Provost Marshal’s Office, Headquarters and Support Battalion, #MCIPAC , conduct a five-kilometer hike to celebrate the 248th Marine Corps Birthday. ( @USMC photos by Cpl. Alex Fairchild) #Okinawa #usmc #marines #USMCBirthday #semperfi

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@OkinawaMarines

3 years

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Dominick Bonner, a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense specialist with the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his heroic actions in saving a local citizen's life. #marine #1stmaw #cbrn

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@OkinawaMarines

2 years

#Marines F-35B Lightning II aircraft with (VMFA) 242 arrive at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan. Upon completing RED FLAG 22-1, VMFA-242 achieved full operational capability, allowing them to execute missions as an F-35B Lightning II squadron. #MCIPAC #Japan #Aircraft

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@OkinawaMarines

2 years

Not just another Sunday. Today we remember and honor the lives lost in the attacks against the U.S. 21 years ago, Sept. 11, 2001. Remember the sorrow of that day but also the dedication, commitment and strength of those who responded to the tragic events. #NeverForget

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@OkinawaMarines

2 years

Lt. Gen. William Jurney, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, commander traveled to Pohang, Republic of Korea to visit with ROK and U.S. Marines during exercise Freedom Shield 23.

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@OkinawaMarines

3 years

Safety Gunny Reenlists! Gunnery Sgt. Christian Hutson has decided to renew his enlistment contract and lead in the U.S. Marine Corps for another 4 years. If you want to find out if reenlistment is right for you, talk to your career planner! #oorah #usmc #SemperFi

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@OkinawaMarines

1 year

#Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 resupply aircraft during day and night ops at #MCASIwakuni . Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 12 routinely conduct arming, expeditionary refueling and flight operations to maintain proficiency and readiness. #aircraft #usmc

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Col. Richard Martin, Camp Hansen Camp Commander, congratulates the first Marine to drive through the new Camp Hansen Gate 1, on Okinawa, Japan, March 24, 2023. The new gate connects Camp Hansen directly to the Okinawa Expressway. ( @USMC 📸: Lance Cpl. Reine Whitaker)

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@OkinawaMarines

2 years

U.S. Navy medical staff from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage and Sri Lanka Navy medical officers gathered at a medical subject matter expert exchange for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training/Marine Exercise Sri Lanka 2023.

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@OkinawaMarines

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#Marines from @IIIMEF and #MCIPAC paid their respects to the more than 240,000 lives lost during the #BattleOfOkinawa in 1945 during a ceremony June 23, 2023, at "The Cornerstone of Peace" in Peace Memorial Park.

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@OkinawaMarines

3 years

Marines conducted operation Iron Sky, a joint integration and operational mobility exercise that allowed Marines to participate in an Expeditionary Advanced Base Operation in the Pacific region. #usmc #marines #okinawa

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@OkinawaMarines

2 years

U.S. military and JGSDF members practiced law enforcement apprehension during Exercise #KeenSword23 , bilateral field-training that shows U.S. military and JSDF interoperability and combat readiness of the #USJapanAlliance . ( @USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

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@OkinawaMarines

3 years

Marines & soldiers with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (LAAD), Marine Air Support Squadron (MASS) 2 and 1-1 Air Defense Artillery, conduct an integrated training event at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 24 #USMC #UDP #MCIPAC

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1 year

#Okinawa is TCCOR All Clear as of Aug. 6th at 7 p.m.! #MCIPAC #TyphoonKhanun #USMC

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@OkinawaMarines

2 years

#Marines with MCIPAC PMO, members @Japan_GSDF , and @usairforce #airmen with @KadenaAirBase , practice gate response procedures during Exercise #KeenSword23 , which shows combined capabilities between #MCIPAC , @IIIMEF , and #JSDF . ( @USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

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@OkinawaMarines

4 years

Representatives from GOJ, Okinawa Prefectural Government and Ginowan City observe environmental specialists and Marines from MCIPAC conduct and prepare soil samples from one location on MCAS Futenma. This is done in accordance with bilateral agreements between the US and GOJ.

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@OkinawaMarines

2 years

U.S. Marines with VMFA-312, conduct final flight operations of Cope North 2023, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Cope North 2023, a multilateral field training exercise, honed vital readiness skills of partner nations and enhanced interoperability. #guam #training

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@OkinawaMarines

3 years

U.S. Marines and Sailors with H&HS, MCAS Futenma, & firefighters w/MCAS Futenma Fire Department put out simulated fires and conduct simulated casualty evacuations as part of a downed aircraft scenario aboard MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 21. #USMC #ConstantVigilance #MCIPAC

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@OkinawaMarines

1 year

#USMC Lt. Col. Daniel Benson relinquished authority as the commanding officer of MWCS-18 to Lt. Col. Kevin Soeder during a #ChangeOfCommand ceremony at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, June 23, 2023. ( @USMC 📸: Lance Cpl. Sav Ford)

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@OkinawaMarines

5 years

Okinawa Vice-Governor, Kiichiro Jahana, visits Marine Corps Air Station Futenma on Friday, April 17, 2020 and is welcomed by U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, Commanding General of Marine Corps Installations Pacific.

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@OkinawaMarines

2 years

#Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines Regiment, @3d_Marine_Div conduct a live fire range in Okinawa, Japan. This range integrates tactics to enhance the Marines' ability to breach obstructions and perform combat operations in an urban environment. #FreeandOpenIndopacific

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@OkinawaMarines

3 years

Marines w/3d Recon Battalion, and @1stMAW_Marines conduct helocast training at Kin Blue training area, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 10. This specialized insertion & extraction training allowed Marines to perfect the necessary skills to carry out clandestine waterborne operations. #usmc

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@OkinawaMarines

3 years

Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 31st MEU, participated in a motorized raid during a MEUEX on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 16. The motorized raid was conducted to rehearse nontraditional ways of employing standard assets. #usmc #MCIPAC #marines

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@OkinawaMarines

2 years

#Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 take part in Marine Exercise Program (KMEP) on the 1st Republic of Korea Marine Corps Division Base. #KMEP is a bilateral training exercise that strengthens the combined capabilities of #RepublicOfKorea Marines and U.S. Marines.

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@OkinawaMarines

2 years

A total of 24 U.S. #ServiceMembers from 14 countries swore the Oath of Allegiance and received their Certificates of Naturalization, becoming U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony hosted at the Camp Foster Community Center on Okinawa, Japan. #USCitizenship #MCIPAC

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@OkinawaMarines

4 years

Environmental specialists and Marines with MCIPAC share soil samples with GOJ and OPG representatives. Each sample contains about 1.3kg of soil from four different areas of the spill location. The sampling is done in accordance with bilateral agreements between the US and GOJ.

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@OkinawaMarines

3 years

Happy #WomensEqualityDay This day commemorates the 19th Amendment’s passage on August 26, 1920, when U.S. women were given full voting rights. This video showcases women across MCIPAC sharing what women’s equality means to them. #IncredibleWomen #usmc

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@OkinawaMarines

2 years

It's sleeves up season! This year, we put a twist on this activity with our first sleeve-rolling competition! See the full competition at Can you do better? Take the #SleevesUpUSMC challenge. @USMC @PacificMarines @IIIMEF @mcipac_jp

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@OkinawaMarines

2 years

Master Gunnery Sgt. Glen Piggee, aviation maintenance data specialist SNCOIC of Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1, @1stMAW_Marines , #retired after 30 years of service on March 3, 2023. His ceremony was at Godfrey Field on #Okinawa , Japan. @USMC 📸 Lance Cpl. Thomas Sheng

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@OkinawaMarines

3 years

Marines and F/A-18C Hornet aircraft with Vmfa-112 Cowboys, USMCR Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 112 arrive at MCAS Iwakuni , Japan, Sept. 18. Marines w/ VMFA-112 deployed to MCAS Iwakuni from 4th Marine Aircraft Wing #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific . #USMC #MCIPAC

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@OkinawaMarines

4 years

Representatives from GOJ, Okinawa Prefectural Government and Ginowan City observe environmental specialists and Marines from MCIPAC conduct soil sampling at MCAS Futenma. This sampling is done in accordance with bilateral agreements between the US and GOJ.

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@OkinawaMarines

3 years

During #ConstantVigilance last week U.S. service members on Marine Corps installations in Okinawa, participated in various different events. Units successfully completed the 3 day annual exercise. Read more at: #USMC #MCIPAC

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@OkinawaMarines

3 years

Today is the 100th birthday of Roberta “Randy” Tidmore, a WWII veteran & lifelong member of the Women’s Marine Association. In 1944, Tidmore volunteered to join the Marine Corps Women’s Reserve #Marines #MarinesoftheCorps #WomensHistoryMonth #HappyBirthday #CentennialBirthday

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@OkinawaMarines

3 years

Were you able to catch the lunar eclipse last night? In case you missed it, check out this photo taken by one of our Marines here in Okinawa! #eclipse #lunareclipse (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kowshon Ye)

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@OkinawaMarines

4 years

Right now, Engineers and Marines from MCIPAC finish soil removal efforts as part of our response to the AFFF spill on MCAS Futemma on April 10th, 2020. Approximately 700 square feet, six inches deep of soil was removed. The exposed area will be filled in at a later date.

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@OkinawaMarines

3 years

Service members, tourists and Okinawan residents gathered together to tour the Chatan Castle Ruins and learn about the 12 different sites it hosts, dating back 3,000 years. #marines #okinawa #chatan (U.S. Marine Corps photos by 2nd Lt. Ashleigh Fairow)

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@OkinawaMarines

1 year

#Marines with the @31stMeu navigate obstacles during a Martial Arts Instructor course, which is designed to develop an understanding of combative techniques while enduring both mental and physical stressors to establish a warrior's ethos. ( @USMC 📸: Lance Cpl. Manuel Alvarado)

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@OkinawaMarines

3 years

The MWLK's mission is to coordinate aviation related activities for @1stMAW_Marines , the 18th Wing, & 7th Fleet fixed & rotary wing squadrons. Having a permanent MC presence on KAB provides a mutually beneficial relationship that exists to ensure joint support in the Pacific

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@OkinawaMarines

1 year

#Okinawa is #TCCOR 2 as of 31 Aug at 9:00 a.m. Sustained destructive winds greater than 50 knots or gusts greater than 60 knots are possible within 24 hours. Remove/secure outside items. Fill vehicle gas tanks. #MCIPAC

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@OkinawaMarines

2 years

Marines assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 and Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 work together during an integrated training at Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 26, 2023. This training is part of a proof of concept for future distributed operations.

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@OkinawaMarines

3 years

Over 100 Marines with 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I MEF, assembled at six different beaches near Camp Schwab to gather and properly dispose of refuse as well as repair roads in need of service. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild)

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@OkinawaMarines

3 years

#facesofMCIPAC meet Cpl.Chambers, the current nco oic w/G-3, operations, training, plans..."With my current billet, I get to be an effective part of current training and operations that are going on throughout MCIPAC." To learn more, go to our website:

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@OkinawaMarines

1 year

Okinawa is TCCOR 1C as of 9:15 a.m., Aug 1. Sustained strong winds of 35-49 knots are occurring and are forecasted to increase to sustained destructive winds greater than 50 knots or gusts greater than 60 knots.

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@OkinawaMarines

8 months

#Marines with Marine @1stMAW_Marines , retrieve unexploded ordnance during a Base Recovery After Attack and Airfield Damage Repair training exercise on #MarineCorpsAirStationFutenma . ( @USMC 📸 by Cpl. Thomas Sheng)

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@OkinawaMarines

3 years

Marines with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion conduct special patrol insertion and extraction rigging training at Kin Blue training area, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 12. SPIE rigging techniques are used to rapidly insert and extract Marines when a landing zone is unavailable. #USMC #MCIPAC

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@OkinawaMarines

2 years

U.S. service members and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members participated in a search during #KeenSword23 , bilateral field-training demonstrating U.S. and JSDF interoperability and combat readiness. #USJapanAlliance . ( @USMC 📸 by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

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@OkinawaMarines

3 years

Faster, Better, Stronger🛳 Equipment from MWSS 171 was recently refurbished and traveled via ship for its return to the air station Sep. 27. The MCAS Iwakuni port facility has a long history of usage to benefit the U.S.-Japan alliance #FreeAndOpenIndopacfic #USMC #USJapanAlliance

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@OkinawaMarines

3 years

#Marines with @3d_Marine_Div improved their abilities to handle chemical, biological, radioactive, and nuclear situations during Spartan Fury 22.1. This training is conducted on Marine Corps Installations Pacific base in Hawaii. #USMC #MCIPAC #ReadytoFight

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@OkinawaMarines

1 year

Checking out the new Mobile Feeding Pilot Program! Maj. Gen. Stephen Liszewski, commanding general of #MCIPAC , recently visited the Mobile Feeding Pilot Program at the Foster Community Center. ( @USMC photos by Sgt. Frank Webb) #okinawa #marines #usmc #Food #lunch

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3 years

Okinawa Memorial Day. Every year on June 23 a memorial service for the victims of the Battle of Okinawa is held from 11:50 a.m. at the Okinawa Peace Memorial Park, and at noon a silent prayer is said for the victims of the war in the hope of a lasting peace throughout the world.

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@OkinawaMarines

2 years

#OTD 80 years ago, #Marines with @1st_Marine_Div launched America’s first #WWII amphibious assault on #Guadalcanal . The Marines on the island ensured control of what would later be known as Henderson Airfield, which contributed greatly to the essential victory of WWII.

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@OkinawaMarines

4 years

*WEATHER UPDATE* WE ARE NOW IN TCCOR-1C (Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness – 1 Caution): Destructive winds of 50 knots (58 mph) or greater are anticipated within 12 hours; actual winds, including gusts, are 34-49 knots. Please stay alert for any changes to TCCOR status.

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@OkinawaMarines

4 years

Today, Col. Neil Owens, AC/S MCIPAC G-7, and Mr. Roen, MCIPAC Environmental Director, welcome reps from the GOJ, Okinawa Prefectural Government and Ginowan City on MCAS Futenma. Today MCIPAC will be collecting and sharing soil samples in response to the AFFF spill on April 10th.

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@OkinawaMarines

4 years

Right now, Col Neil Owens, AC/S MCIPAC G-7, is briefing soil remediation procedures to reps from GOJ, Okinawa Prefectural Government and Ginowan City on MCAS Futenma. Today MCIPAC will be removing some soil contaminated by the AFFF spill on April 10th, 2020.

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@OkinawaMarines

3 years

Marines w/3rd Marine Division plotted the impacts of M777A2 155mm Howitzer fire missions. Missions were held as part of Artillery Relocation Training Program 21.3 which focuses on strengthening the U.S.-Japan ability to provide peace & stability throughout the Indo-Pacific #USMC

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@OkinawaMarines

2 years

Lance Cpl. Austin Clark, a motor vehicle operator with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, @3rdMLG , was selected as the 2022 Motor Transport Operator of the Year for his outstanding performance and achievements while serving with 9th ESB.

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7 months

#BuildingRelationships ! 🤝 #Students from the @UTokyo_News_en visit Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. They received a lecture about Camp Schwab’s community relations role in the local area, received a bus tour of the installation, and visited on base dining establishments.

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@OkinawaMarines

3 years

#Marines with @1stMAW_Marines executed a forward aiming and refueling point exercise during Exercise Resolute Dragon 21. #USMC

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9 months

#Marines with 4th Marine Regiment executed Stand-In Force Exercise 24 at @catc_campfuji , Japan. ( @USMC 🎥 by Lance Cpl. Shayla Kuhn) #StandInForce #ReadyandCapable #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific #Japan

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2 years

Happy #Thanksgiving to everyone, from Marine Corps Installations Pacific! ( @USMC graphic by Lance Cpl. Joanna Stauss) #Thankful #USMC #Turkey #MCIPAC #IndoPacific

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Let's celebrate #GoldenWeek ! Golden Week is a series of four holidays observed at the end of April and beginning of May in #Japan . The first holiday is #ShowaDay . Showa day honors the birthday of Emperor Shōwa, the reigning emperor from 1926 to 1989.

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1 year

Festival Fun at Camp Fuji The annual Fuji Friendship Festival brought music, tasty bites, and entertainment to SOFA personnel and locals.

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@OkinawaMarines

8 months

Building bridges between nations! 🌏 @USForcesJapan and MCAS Futenma organized a tour of MCAS Futenma for college students majoring in law and politics. The University of Tokyo students learned about MCAS Futenma’s geopolitical role in the #IndoPacific region. #CulturalExchange

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@OkinawaMarines

2 years

Camp Hansen New Gate Opening Ceremony

米海兵隊太平洋基地(MCIPAC)

@mcipac_jp

2 years

こちらは本日海兵隊キャンプ・ハンセンで行われた「キャンプ・ハンセン新ゲート開所式」の様子です。動画は第三海兵遠征軍音楽隊のエミリー・フィギュエロア伍長による日米国家独唱です。とても美しい独唱でした👏👏 @IIIMEFBand @OkinawaMarines

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Gratitude & Support Let's honor and recognize the contributions and support of our #militaryfamilies . #MilitaryFamilyAppreciation Month is a month dedicated to recognizing and honoring the sacrifices and resilience of military families. @USMC #usnavy #military #supportourtroops

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@OkinawaMarines

3 years

Max, a 3-year-old, 85 pound Belgian Malinois military working dog, works hard to secure and protect installations on Okinawa. MWDs are trained to do vehicle searches, searches of buildings, vehicles & other locations to detect explosives or illegal drugs. #workingdog #devildog

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2 years

#Marines perform shooting drills during the #MarineCorpsMarksmanshipCompetition - Pacific at Crater Range, @MCB_Hawaii . MCMC-Pacific is 1 of 4 regional #USMC competitions for U.S. service members and the Pacific's best shooters to show their skills. @USMC 📸: Cpl. Holly Moore

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3 years

Okinawa was home to one of the largest battles of WWII and because of this you might still come across old ammunition and unexploded ordnance. Check out the graphic to learn what to do in case you come across UXO. #uxo #okinawa #besafe

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@OkinawaMarines

4 years

Okinawa is TCCOR 1R as of September 1 at 1630. All personnel except for designated recovery crews should remain in their residences while damage assessment and cleanup to mitigate risks to personnel safety is accomplished.

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@OkinawaMarines

2 years

Fly High #Airmen ! #MCIPAC wants to wish a Happy 75th birthday to the @usairforce . Originally created on Aug. 1, 1907, as a part of the United States Army Signal Corps, the USAF was established as a separate branch of the United States Armed Forces in 1947. #AF

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@OkinawaMarines

3 years

#FacesofMCIPAC meet USMC Cpl. Hubler, a METOC analyst forecaster with H&HS, MCAS Futenma. “As METOC forecasters, we gather and analyze weather data to ensure the flight line working conditions are safe," To learn more about Cpl. Hubler , go to our website:

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@OkinawaMarines

4 years

Women's Equality Day #August26th #WomensEqualityDay

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@OkinawaMarines

2 years

Happy International Women's Day! Female service members from various nations commemorate #InternationalWomensDay together on March 8 during #ExerciseCobraGold in the Kingdom of Thailand. ( @USMC video by Sgt. Alexandria Nowell) #FreeandopenIndoPacific

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@OkinawaMarines

2 years

#Marines partnered with local Japanese fire and police departments for a bilateral air mishap exercise, working as a team to simulate a rescue from a burning aircraft accident. This is an annual exercise hosted by U.S. military branches on Okinawa.

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@OkinawaMarines

10 years

We just can't get enough of it, so here's that awesome MEB video again! Take a look!: http://t.co/ScOTSqY74G @USMC

Marine Expeditionary Brigade: Partnered, Capable, Ready.

The video production has been created to explain the Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB). It outlines the organization for scalable contingency response to a ...

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@OkinawaMarines

6 months

#Marines and personnel assigned to @camp_hansen give Meikai University students a tour of Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The students toured major facilities of the base, and studied the political environment surrounding #Okinawa . #AlliesPartnersFriends

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@OkinawaMarines

2 years

#Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, @3d_Marine_Div provides security from a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System in Mission Oriented Protective Posture level 4 gear during Artillery Relocation Training Program 22.1. #MCIPAC #HIMARS #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific

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@OkinawaMarines

8 years

@IIIMEF CG LtGen Nicholson visited Abu Nago City to thank Japanese agencies for helping with the safe recovery of a downed MV-22 Osprey crew

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@OkinawaMarines

6 months

#DYK the oldest weapon still in service, belongs to #Marines ? The #MamelukeSword holds a revered place in #USMCHistory , tracing its origins back to when Lieutenant Presley O'Bannon & his Marines demonstrated leadership & heroism during the #BattleofTripoli in 1805. #Tradition

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2 years

A message to the People of Japan from Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, Commander, @USForcesJapan , on the 12th Anniversary of the #GreatEastJapanEarthquake .

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