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Colonel William Pacatte, Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, and French Navy Captain Jérôme Chardon flew aboard a French Navy F200 Gardian maritime surveillance aircraft during a mission to document North Korean violations of UN sanctions in the East China Sea. Under the United Nations Command Rear (UNC-R) flag, the French F200 has been forward deployed and operating out of Futenma due to its friendship, unrivaled support, and strategic positioning within the region.

Colonel William Pacatte, Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, and French Navy Captain Jérôme Chardon flew aboard a French Navy F200 Gardian maritime surveillance aircraft during a mission to document North Korean violations of UN sanctions in the East China Sea. Under the United Nations Command Rear (UNC-R) flag, the French F200 has been forward deployed and operating out of Futenma due to its friendship, unrivaled support, and strategic positioning within the region.

Photo by GySgt Thomas W. Landry

Every Tuesday – Marines from across MCAS Futenma teach English to Okinawa residents during the weekly English language discussion group hosted by the MCAS Futenma Religious Ministry Team.

Every Tuesday – Marines from across MCAS Futenma teach English to Okinawa residents during the weekly English language discussion group hosted by the MCAS Futenma Religious Ministry Team.

Photo by Knight Sgt William L.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. William C. Pacatte, commander for Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, and Ginowan Police Chief Nakamoto Taka have a sign the Humanitarian Access Agreement on MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 18, 2023. Under this agreement, with the understanding and support of the United States Military, police vehicles will be given access through MCAS Futenman in the event of large-scale disasters or emergency situations, allowing police personnel to respond quicker. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. William C. Pacatte, commander for Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, and Ginowan Police Chief Nakamoto Taka have a sign the Humanitarian Access Agreement on MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 18, 2023. Under this agreement, with the understanding and support of the United States Military, police vehicles will be given access through MCAS Futenman in the event of large-scale disasters or emergency situations, allowing police personnel to respond quicker. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas)

Photo by Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas

Marines from MCAS Futenma Expeditionary Firefighting and Recovery conduct night arrested landing training with F/A-18s from VMFA(AW)-115.

Marines from MCAS Futenma Expeditionary Firefighting and Recovery conduct night arrested landing training with F/A-18s from VMFA(AW)-115.

Photo by Sgt. William Knight

MCAS Futenma hosts a USAF C-5 Galaxy in support of a HMLA-169 detachment deployment to the Philippines as part of a III MEF bi-lateral exercise.

MCAS Futenma hosts a USAF C-5 Galaxy in support of a HMLA-169 detachment deployment to the Philippines as part of a III MEF bi-lateral exercise.

Photo by Sgt. William Knight

Marines from MCAS Futenma Air Traffic Control section conduct airfield clean-up operations following Typhoon KHANUN where wind speeds exceeded 100 mph for multiple days.

Marines from MCAS Futenma Air Traffic Control section conduct airfield clean-up operations following Typhoon KHANUN where wind speeds exceeded 100 mph for multiple days.

Photo by Sgt. William Knight

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Collin Walton, an air traffic control specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, communicates with aircraft on MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 7, 2021. Air traffic controllers aboard MCAS Futenma are responsible for the safe and expeditious flow of air traffic as well as the security of the mission of aviation assets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Terry Wong)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Collin Walton, an air traffic control specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, communicates with aircraft on MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 7, 2021. Air traffic controllers aboard MCAS Futenma are responsible for the safe and expeditious flow of air traffic as well as the security of the mission of aviation assets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Terry Wong)

Photo by Cpl. Terry Wong

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Installations Pacific, conduct a turret drill with an Oshkosh P-19R Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, April 7, 2021. EFR specialist Marines with H&HS provide aircraft rescue and firefighting services in support of airfield operations and respond to any fire-related emergencies and situations with a maximum response time of five minutes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Installations Pacific, conduct a turret drill with an Oshkosh P-19R Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, April 7, 2021. EFR specialist Marines with H&HS provide aircraft rescue and firefighting services in support of airfield operations and respond to any fire-related emergencies and situations with a maximum response time of five minutes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild

A U.S. Marine teaches English to an Okinawa resident during the English discussion class at the chapel on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma (MCAS), Okinawa, Japan, March 16, 2021. The Futenma Chapel English discussion provides U.S. Marines and Okinawa residents with an opportunity to learn each other's languages and share their cultures. The discussion is held every Tuesday at the MCAS Futenma Chapel at 6:30 p.m. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Terry Wong)

A U.S. Marine teaches English to an Okinawa resident during the English discussion class at the chapel on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma (MCAS), Okinawa, Japan, March 16, 2021. The Futenma Chapel English discussion provides U.S. Marines and Okinawa residents with an opportunity to learn each other's languages and share their cultures. The discussion is held every Tuesday at the MCAS Futenma Chapel at 6:30 p.m. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Terry Wong)

Photo by Cpl. Terry Wong

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Elbert Brown, air traffic controller, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, carries a log during the culminating event of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) Instructor Course April 9, 2021on MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The training was the first MCMAP instructor course hosted by H&HS in the past several years. The course awarded instructor tabs to Marines from several III Marine Expeditionary Force units and Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. (U.S.Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Lucas Vega)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Elbert Brown, air traffic controller, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, carries a log during the culminating event of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) Instructor Course April 9, 2021on MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The training was the first MCMAP instructor course hosted by H&HS in the past several years. The course awarded instructor tabs to Marines from several III Marine Expeditionary Force units and Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. (U.S.Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Lucas Vega)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Lucas Vega

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger, the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps speaks with Col. Henry Dolberry Jr., commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 16, 2020. The Okinawa-based III MEF is the only forward deployed MEF, and its thousands of Marines and sailors stand ready to support contingency operations, crisis response, and theater security cooperation events. The unit seeks to strengthen allies and partners to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild)

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger, the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps speaks with Col. Henry Dolberry Jr., commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 16, 2020. The Okinawa-based III MEF is the only forward deployed MEF, and its thousands of Marines and sailors stand ready to support contingency operations, crisis response, and theater security cooperation events. The unit seeks to strengthen allies and partners to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild)

Photo by LCPL Alex, Fairchild

Major James Capers Jr. was the face of the vintage ‘Ask a Marine” campaign upon returning from combat in Vietnam. In full dress blues, decorated with the valor-earned medals, Major Capers stood tall as the first African-American to become the face of what would become one of the most iconic recruiting campaigns in Marine Corps history. Through his 23 year career, Capers constantly overcame racial barriers, paving the path for Marines of all races to serve without discrimination.
This month we especially celebrate the monumental contributions of our African-American Marines – past, current, and future. One of our own, Col. Henry Dolberry Jr., leads from the front as the commanding officer for Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Dolberry is a highly decorated Marine who has held several crucial leadership billets throughout the Marine Corps, home and forward-deployed. His decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Medal, numerous other personal awards as well as multiple unit and deployment awards. Dolberry also holds a bachelor’s in political science and a master's in strategic studies.
(U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Cpl. Christopher Madero)

Major James Capers Jr. was the face of the vintage ‘Ask a Marine” campaign upon returning from combat in Vietnam. In full dress blues, decorated with the valor-earned medals, Major Capers stood tall as the first African-American to become the face of what would become one of the most iconic recruiting campaigns in Marine Corps history. Through his 23 year career, Capers constantly overcame racial barriers, paving the path for Marines of all races to serve without discrimination. This month we especially celebrate the monumental contributions of our African-American Marines – past, current, and future. One of our own, Col. Henry Dolberry Jr., leads from the front as the commanding officer for Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Dolberry is a highly decorated Marine who has held several crucial leadership billets throughout the Marine Corps, home and forward-deployed. His decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Medal, numerous other personal awards as well as multiple unit and deployment awards. Dolberry also holds a bachelor’s in political science and a master's in strategic studies. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Cpl. Christopher Madero)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher A. Madero

Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF), with 22nd Rapid Deployment Regiment, discuss during a tour at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 4, 2020. The tour was an opportunity for the JGSDF to conduct a site survey to familiarize themselves with MCAS Futenma’s capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Larsen)

Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF), with 22nd Rapid Deployment Regiment, discuss during a tour at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 4, 2020. The tour was an opportunity for the JGSDF to conduct a site survey to familiarize themselves with MCAS Futenma’s capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Larsen)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Larsen

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Henry Dolberry Jr., Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma commanding officer, and Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Col. Nobuyuki Ishii, 22nd Rapid Deployment Regiment commander, exchange business cards during a tour at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 4, 2020. The tour was an opportunity for the JGSDF to conduct a site survey to familiarize themselves with MCAS Futenma’s capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Larsen)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Henry Dolberry Jr., Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma commanding officer, and Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Col. Nobuyuki Ishii, 22nd Rapid Deployment Regiment commander, exchange business cards during a tour at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 4, 2020. The tour was an opportunity for the JGSDF to conduct a site survey to familiarize themselves with MCAS Futenma’s capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Larsen)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Larsen

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Henry Dolberry Jr., commanding officer for Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma meets with members of the 15th Anti-Air Regiment Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) t on MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Henry Dolberry Jr., commanding officer for Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma meets with members of the 15th Anti-Air Regiment Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) t on MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild

Members of the 15th Anti-Air Regiment Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) meet with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Henry Dolberry Jr., commanding officer for Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, to conduct at site survey, on MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild)

Members of the 15th Anti-Air Regiment Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) meet with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Henry Dolberry Jr., commanding officer for Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, to conduct at site survey, on MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Fairchild

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Obaid Halim, an aviation ordnance system technician with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, tests a new menu item, May 13, 2020 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. In an effort to be more inclusive of Marines with different lifestyles, MCAS Futenma’s mess hall was the first military dining facility on Okinawa to introduce a plant-based burger to it’s menu. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher A. Madero)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Obaid Halim, an aviation ordnance system technician with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, tests a new menu item, May 13, 2020 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. In an effort to be more inclusive of Marines with different lifestyles, MCAS Futenma’s mess hall was the first military dining facility on Okinawa to introduce a plant-based burger to it’s menu. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher A. Madero)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Madero

U.S. Marines and Airmen with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and 33rd Rescue Squadron attend a briefing for the Primer Weapons Tactics Instructors Course exercise, wherein service members will cooperate towards the goal of increasing interoperability and flexibility between U.S. Forces, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 4, 2020. 1st MAW is committed to readiness in the Indo-Pacific, and continues to train and operate as part of our commitment to providing a strong and capable force to our partners and allies, while adhering to implemented health protection measures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

U.S. Marines and Airmen with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and 33rd Rescue Squadron attend a briefing for the Primer Weapons Tactics Instructors Course exercise, wherein service members will cooperate towards the goal of increasing interoperability and flexibility between U.S. Forces, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 4, 2020. 1st MAW is committed to readiness in the Indo-Pacific, and continues to train and operate as part of our commitment to providing a strong and capable force to our partners and allies, while adhering to implemented health protection measures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ethan M. LeBlanc)

Photo by Cpl. Ethan LeBlanc

U.S. Navy Lt. j. g. Brian Bort, a chaplain assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, gives remarks before the 43rd Annual Ginowan Safety Relay starts at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 18, 2020. The relay race was held to raise awareness for road safety and to build the relationship between the U.S. military and local Okinawa communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary R. Larsen)

U.S. Navy Lt. j. g. Brian Bort, a chaplain assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, gives remarks before the 43rd Annual Ginowan Safety Relay starts at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 18, 2020. The relay race was held to raise awareness for road safety and to build the relationship between the U.S. military and local Okinawa communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary R. Larsen)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Larsen

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Steele, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma commanding officer, and Col. Vincent J. Ciuccoli, Headquarters and Support Battalion commanding officer, gather with participants for a photo before the 43rd Annual Ginowan Safety Relay at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 18, 2020. The relay race was held to raise awareness for road safety and to build the relationship between the U.S. military and local Okinawa communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary R. Larsen)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Steele, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma commanding officer, and Col. Vincent J. Ciuccoli, Headquarters and Support Battalion commanding officer, gather with participants for a photo before the 43rd Annual Ginowan Safety Relay at MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 18, 2020. The relay race was held to raise awareness for road safety and to build the relationship between the U.S. military and local Okinawa communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary R. Larsen)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Larsen

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