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Lance Cpl. Jacob Milbauer, left, and Lance Cpl. Somart Pil use an anemometer to record current weather conditions Aug. 31 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Keeping pilots informed of the current weather condition contributes to the overall safety within Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan, which reached 100,000 flight hours without incident Oct. 1. Pil and Milbauer are meteorology and oceanography specialists with Air Traffic Control, Marine Air Control Squadron 4, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Lance Cpl. Jacob Milbauer, left, and Lance Cpl. Somart Pil use an anemometer to record current weather conditions Aug. 31 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Keeping pilots informed of the current weather condition contributes to the overall safety within Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan, which reached 100,000 flight hours without incident Oct. 1. Pil and Milbauer are meteorology and oceanography specialists with Air Traffic Control, Marine Air Control Squadron 4, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Collins

Service members and civilians enjoy services offered at United Service Organizations Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, to include a host of free dinners, gaming, phone calls home and movies aboard Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, July 16, 2105. The USO is a nonprofit organization that provides programs, services and live entertainment to United States service members and their families. The organization also supports to the station’s large-scale and unit events.

Service members and civilians enjoy services offered at United Service Organizations Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, to include a host of free dinners, gaming, phone calls home and movies aboard Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, July 16, 2105. The USO is a nonprofit organization that provides programs, services and live entertainment to United States service members and their families. The organization also supports to the station’s large-scale and unit events.

Photo by Sgt. Antonio J. Rubio

A Guest visits and sings in to the United Service Organizations aboard Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Marine Corps Installation Pacific, as he enters, July 16, 2015. The USO is a nonprofit organization that provides programs, services and live entertainment to United States service members and their families. Some services offered on Futenma include a host of free dinners, gaming, phone calls home and movies. The organization also supports to the station’s large-scale and unit events.

A Guest visits and sings in to the United Service Organizations aboard Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Marine Corps Installation Pacific, as he enters, July 16, 2015. The USO is a nonprofit organization that provides programs, services and live entertainment to United States service members and their families. Some services offered on Futenma include a host of free dinners, gaming, phone calls home and movies. The organization also supports to the station’s large-scale and unit events.

Photo by Sgt. Antonio J. Rubio

Cpl. Sonja Doss, 4th squad leader for Corporal’s Course class 537-15, answers a question during a career progression class during the Futenma Corporal’s Course, July 15, 2015, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. This is the fifth course for the year. The class started July 13, 2015, and is scheduled to graduate July 31, 2015. Doss is from Kaufman, Texas.

Cpl. Sonja Doss, 4th squad leader for Corporal’s Course class 537-15, answers a question during a career progression class during the Futenma Corporal’s Course, July 15, 2015, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. This is the fifth course for the year. The class started July 13, 2015, and is scheduled to graduate July 31, 2015. Doss is from Kaufman, Texas.

Photo by Sgt. Antonio J. Rubio

Staff Sgt. Neil Foose Jr., deputy director of Corporal’s Course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, debriefs Marines after they received a class on career progression during the Futenma Corporal’s Course, July 15, 2015, aboard MCAS Futenma. This is the fifth course of this year. The class started July 13, 2015, and is scheduled to graduate July 31, 2015. Foose from Rochester, New York, is also the ground and electronics maintenance chief with Marine Air Control Squadron 4, 1st Marine Air Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Staff Sgt. Neil Foose Jr., deputy director of Corporal’s Course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, debriefs Marines after they received a class on career progression during the Futenma Corporal’s Course, July 15, 2015, aboard MCAS Futenma. This is the fifth course of this year. The class started July 13, 2015, and is scheduled to graduate July 31, 2015. Foose from Rochester, New York, is also the ground and electronics maintenance chief with Marine Air Control Squadron 4, 1st Marine Air Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Photo by Sgt. Antonio J.Rubio

Staff Sgt. Salomen Cumpian, a motor transport maintenance chief with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 18, with 1st Marine Wing Aircraft, III Marine Expeditionary Unit, lectures Marines during a career progression class during the Futenma Corporal’s Course, July 15, 2015, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. This is the fifth course of this year. The class started July 13, 2015, and is scheduled to graduate July 31, 2015.

Staff Sgt. Salomen Cumpian, a motor transport maintenance chief with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 18, with 1st Marine Wing Aircraft, III Marine Expeditionary Unit, lectures Marines during a career progression class during the Futenma Corporal’s Course, July 15, 2015, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. This is the fifth course of this year. The class started July 13, 2015, and is scheduled to graduate July 31, 2015.

Photo by Sgt. Antonio J. Rubio

LCpl. Joshua Palacio, a food-service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, dices orange peels at Futenma Mess Hall, July 14, 2015, aboard MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Futenma Mess Hall recently received its fifth consecutive Mess Hall of the Quarter award for overall outstanding performance throughout MCIPAC.

LCpl. Joshua Palacio, a food-service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, dices orange peels at Futenma Mess Hall, July 14, 2015, aboard MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Futenma Mess Hall recently received its fifth consecutive Mess Hall of the Quarter award for overall outstanding performance throughout MCIPAC.

Photo by Sgt. Antonio J. Rubio

LCpl. Dalia Nava, a food-service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, prepares various sauces for the snack line in Futenma Mess Hall, July 15, 2015, aboard MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Futenma Mess Hall recently received its fifth consecutive Mess Hall of the Quarter award for overall outstanding performance throughout MCIPAC.

LCpl. Dalia Nava, a food-service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, prepares various sauces for the snack line in Futenma Mess Hall, July 15, 2015, aboard MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Futenma Mess Hall recently received its fifth consecutive Mess Hall of the Quarter award for overall outstanding performance throughout MCIPAC.

Photo by Sgt. Antonio J. Rubio

Toshiyuki Kuwabara, left, chairman of the Iwakuni City Council, listens to Lt. Col. James Hurd, right, executive officer for Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Japan, explains the use of the UC-35D Cessna during a visit to the air station to conduct a study tour, July 16, 2015. Iwakuni City Council, Chugoku Shikoku Defense Bureau officials, Okinawa Defense Bureau officials and Ginowan City Council members visited MCAS Futenma to help deepen the their understanding on national security here, and the mission of MCAS Futenma in support of III Marine Expeditionary Force’s aviation warfighting capabilities.

Toshiyuki Kuwabara, left, chairman of the Iwakuni City Council, listens to Lt. Col. James Hurd, right, executive officer for Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Japan, explains the use of the UC-35D Cessna during a visit to the air station to conduct a study tour, July 16, 2015. Iwakuni City Council, Chugoku Shikoku Defense Bureau officials, Okinawa Defense Bureau officials and Ginowan City Council members visited MCAS Futenma to help deepen the their understanding on national security here, and the mission of MCAS Futenma in support of III Marine Expeditionary Force’s aviation warfighting capabilities.

Photo by Sgt. Antonio J. Rubio

Lt. Col. James Hurd, executive officer for Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Japan, poses for a group photo with Toshiyuki Kuwabara, center, chairman of the Iwakuni City Council, and other members of the council during a visit to the station to conduct a study tour, July 16, 2015. Chugoku Shikoku Defense Bureau officials, Okinawa Defense Bureau officials and Ginowan City Council members also visited MCAS Futenma to help deepen the their understanding on national security here, and the mission of MCAS Futenma in support of III Marine Expeditionary Force’s aviation warfighting capabilities.

Lt. Col. James Hurd, executive officer for Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Japan, poses for a group photo with Toshiyuki Kuwabara, center, chairman of the Iwakuni City Council, and other members of the council during a visit to the station to conduct a study tour, July 16, 2015. Chugoku Shikoku Defense Bureau officials, Okinawa Defense Bureau officials and Ginowan City Council members also visited MCAS Futenma to help deepen the their understanding on national security here, and the mission of MCAS Futenma in support of III Marine Expeditionary Force’s aviation warfighting capabilities.

Photo by Sgt. Antonio J. Rubio

Lt. Col. James Hurd, executive officer for Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, gives a command brief to Chugoku Shikoku Defense Bureau officials, Okinawa Defense Bureau officials, Iwakuni City assembly members and Ginowan City Council members during a visit to the station to conduct a study tour, July 16, 2015. The purpose was to help deepen the distinguished guests’ understanding on national security here, and the mission of MCAS Futenma in support of III Marine Expeditionary Force’s aviation warfighting capabilities.

Lt. Col. James Hurd, executive officer for Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, gives a command brief to Chugoku Shikoku Defense Bureau officials, Okinawa Defense Bureau officials, Iwakuni City assembly members and Ginowan City Council members during a visit to the station to conduct a study tour, July 16, 2015. The purpose was to help deepen the distinguished guests’ understanding on national security here, and the mission of MCAS Futenma in support of III Marine Expeditionary Force’s aviation warfighting capabilities.

Photo by Sgt. Antonio J. Rubio

From left to right, Toshihisa Takata, Atsushi Sakima, Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy, Vice Gov. Kurayoshi Takara, Hirofumi Takida and Lt. Col. Matthew W. Stover shake hands July 15 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during the squadron’s take off ceremony. The ceremony commemorates the beginning of VMGR-152’s transfer to MCAS Iwakuni. Takata is the ambassador in charge of Okinawan Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. Sakima is the mayor of Ginowan City. Kennedy is the deputy commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force and commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. Takara is the vice governor of Okinawa prefecture. Takida is the Director General of the Okinawa Defense Bureau. Stover is the commanding officer of VMGR-152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/Released)

From left to right, Toshihisa Takata, Atsushi Sakima, Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy, Vice Gov. Kurayoshi Takara, Hirofumi Takida and Lt. Col. Matthew W. Stover shake hands July 15 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during the squadron’s take off ceremony. The ceremony commemorates the beginning of VMGR-152’s transfer to MCAS Iwakuni. Takata is the ambassador in charge of Okinawan Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. Sakima is the mayor of Ginowan City. Kennedy is the deputy commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force and commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. Takara is the vice governor of Okinawa prefecture. Takida is the Director General of the Okinawa Defense Bureau. Stover is the commanding officer of VMGR-152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran

Lt. Col. Matthew W. Stover thanks Okinawa and its residents on behalf of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 July 15 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during the squadron’s take off ceremony. The ceremony commemorates the beginning of VMGR-152’s transfer to MCAS Iwakuni as part of the Marine Corps and Government of Japan’s bilateral effort to reduce impact to communities around MCAS Futenma, realign the presence and distribute the activities of U.S. forces in Japan. Stover is the commanding officer of VMGR-152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/Released)

Lt. Col. Matthew W. Stover thanks Okinawa and its residents on behalf of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 July 15 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during the squadron’s take off ceremony. The ceremony commemorates the beginning of VMGR-152’s transfer to MCAS Iwakuni as part of the Marine Corps and Government of Japan’s bilateral effort to reduce impact to communities around MCAS Futenma, realign the presence and distribute the activities of U.S. forces in Japan. Stover is the commanding officer of VMGR-152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran

Toshihisa Takata addresses an audience July 15 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152’s take off ceremony. “I’d like to express my gratitude for your continuous engagement with strengthening the Japan-U.S. alliance as well as all your constructive efforts and initiatives to further the relationships with your host communities,” said Takata. Takata is the ambassador in charge of Okinawan Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. VMGR-152 is with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/Released)

Toshihisa Takata addresses an audience July 15 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152’s take off ceremony. “I’d like to express my gratitude for your continuous engagement with strengthening the Japan-U.S. alliance as well as all your constructive efforts and initiatives to further the relationships with your host communities,” said Takata. Takata is the ambassador in charge of Okinawan Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. VMGR-152 is with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran

Members of an audience applaud July 15 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152’s take off ceremony. The ceremony commemorates the beginning of VMGR-152’s transfer to MCAS Iwakuni as part of the Marine Corps and Government of Japan’s bilateral effort to reduce impact to communities around MCAS Futenma, realign the presence and distribute the activities of U.S. forces in Japan. VMGR-152 is with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Members of an audience applaud July 15 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152’s take off ceremony. The ceremony commemorates the beginning of VMGR-152’s transfer to MCAS Iwakuni as part of the Marine Corps and Government of Japan’s bilateral effort to reduce impact to communities around MCAS Futenma, realign the presence and distribute the activities of U.S. forces in Japan. VMGR-152 is with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran

Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy addresses an audience July 15 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152’s take off ceremony. The ceremony commemorates the beginning of VMGR-152’s transfer to MCAS Iwakuni as part of the Marine Corps and Government of Japan’s bilateral effort to reduce impact to communities around MCAS Futenma, realign the presence and distribute the activities of U.S. forces in Japan. Kennedy is the deputy commanding general of III MEF and commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. VMGR-152 is with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF.

Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy addresses an audience July 15 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152’s take off ceremony. The ceremony commemorates the beginning of VMGR-152’s transfer to MCAS Iwakuni as part of the Marine Corps and Government of Japan’s bilateral effort to reduce impact to communities around MCAS Futenma, realign the presence and distribute the activities of U.S. forces in Japan. Kennedy is the deputy commanding general of III MEF and commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. VMGR-152 is with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF.

Photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran

Lt. Col. Matthew W. Stover, center, is handed the guidon for Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 July 15 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during the squadron’s take off ceremony. Stover flew the guidon to the squadron’s new hanger at MCAS Iwakuni to officiate the move. Stover is the commanding officer of VMGR-152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Lt. Col. Matthew W. Stover, center, is handed the guidon for Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 July 15 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during the squadron’s take off ceremony. Stover flew the guidon to the squadron’s new hanger at MCAS Iwakuni to officiate the move. Stover is the commanding officer of VMGR-152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Wes Lucko

Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy, far right, addresses an audience July 15 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152’s take off ceremony. The ceremony commemorates the beginning of VMGR-152’s transfer to MCAS Iwakuni as part of the Marine Corps and Government of Japan’s bilateral effort to reduce impact to communities around MCAS Futenma, realign the presence and distribute the activities of U.S. forces in Japan. Kennedy is the deputy commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force and commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. VMGR-152 is with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF.

Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy, far right, addresses an audience July 15 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152’s take off ceremony. The ceremony commemorates the beginning of VMGR-152’s transfer to MCAS Iwakuni as part of the Marine Corps and Government of Japan’s bilateral effort to reduce impact to communities around MCAS Futenma, realign the presence and distribute the activities of U.S. forces in Japan. Kennedy is the deputy commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force and commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. VMGR-152 is with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF.

Photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran

A KC-130J Super Hercules takes to the sky July 15 from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152’s take off ceremony. The aircraft is the first to make the official flight to their new hangar on MCAS Iwakuni. VMGR-152 is with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pete Sanders/Released)

A KC-130J Super Hercules takes to the sky July 15 from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152’s take off ceremony. The aircraft is the first to make the official flight to their new hangar on MCAS Iwakuni. VMGR-152 is with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pete Sanders/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran

A KC-130J Super Hercules takes to the sky July 15 from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152’s take off ceremony. The aircraft is the first to make the official flight to their new hangar on MCAS Iwakuni. VMGR-152 is with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pete Sanders/Released)

A KC-130J Super Hercules takes to the sky July 15 from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152’s take off ceremony. The aircraft is the first to make the official flight to their new hangar on MCAS Iwakuni. VMGR-152 is with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pete Sanders/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Pete Sanders

Marine Corps Air Station Futenma