Marine Corps Air Station Futenma

Marine Corps Air Station Futenma

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Marines conduct a helicopter support team exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, April 22, 2016. The Marines are landing support specialists, commonly referred to as red patchers, with Landing Support Detachment, 3rd Transportation Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Members of the Japanese Air Self Defense Force pose with U.S. Marines for a photo at a farewell luncheon for the professional military exchange program February 23 at the Habu Pit Officers’ Club on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The professional military exchange program benefits JASDF and Marines by providing first-hand insight to the daily routines and responsibilities of each service, according to Staff Sgt. Shinya Nishida, second from left. The experience and knowledge gained through the program establishes better understanding and communication. After Nishida’s exposure to the Marine Corps, the JASDF will return the favor by taking in a Marine in March to experience day-to-day routines of the JASDF. Nishida was a participant of the program and is a flight plan dispatcher with the JASDF.

Japanese Air Self Defense Force Staff Sgt. Shinya Nishida, right, accepts a momento from U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jorge M. Guinta, left, at the professional military exchange program farewell luncheon February 25 at the Habu Pit Officers’ Club on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The professional military exchange program benefits JASDF and Marines by providing first-hand insight to the daily routines and responsibilities of each service, according to Nishida. The experience and knowledge gained through the program establishes better understanding and communication. Nishida is a flight plan dispatcher with the JASDF. Guinta is the flight planning chief and staff non-commissioned officer in charge of base operations, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan, and Cranston, RI. native. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Brittany A. James/Released)

Japanese Air Self Defense Force Staff Sgt. Shinya Nishida speaks on an enhanced terminal voice switch while participating in the professional military exchange program February 23 in the base operations building on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The ETVS expedites calling and communication between air traffic control facilities. The professional military exchange program provided Nishida from the JASDF an opportunity to work with the Marine Corps to learn their job skills, culture and day-to-day life as a member of the U.S. armed services. Nishida is a flight plan dispatcher with the JASDF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Brittany A. James/Released)

Members of the Japanese Air Self Defense Force pose with U.S. Marines for a photo at a farewell luncheon for the professional military exchange program February 23 at the Habu Pit Officers’ Club on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, The professional military exchange program benefits JASDF and Marines by providing first-hand insight to the daily routines and responsibilities of each service, according to Staff Sgt. Shinya Nishida, second from left. The experience and knowledge gained through the program establishes better understanding and communication. After Nishida’s exposure to the Marine Corps, the JASDF will return the favor by taking in a Marine in March to experience day-to-day routines of the JASDF. Nishida was a participant of the program and is a flight plan dispatcher with the JASDF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Brittany A. James/Released)

Col. Peter Lee, second from left, escorts members of the Liberal Democratic Party Youth Bureau of Gunma Prefecture to the flight line Jan. 25 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. During the visit, Lee explained the logistics and capabilities of the MCAS Futenma followed by a tour of the flight line. The members had the opportunity to witness an MV-22B Osprey landing on the flight line, and step off their tour bus to take photos. Lee is the commanding officer of MCAS Futenma.

Status of Forces Agreement personnel participate in a basketball game Jan. 1 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Participants received gift cards for competing at the end of the night. The game was hosted by MCAS Futenma’s Single Marine Program and Navy Lt. Yonina E. Creditor, the station chaplain for MCAS Futenma. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Douglas D. Simons/Released)

Volunteers grill hotdogs during a basketball game Jan. 1 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The volunteers were part of on-base organizations such as the USO. The game was hosted by MCAS Futenma’s Single Marine Program and Navy Lt. Yonina E. Creditor, the station chaplain for MCAS Futenma. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Douglas D. Simons/Released)

Status of Forces Agreement personnel participate in a basketball game Jan. 1 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The basketball game provided a safe alternative to drinking on New Year’s. Approximately 30 people participated in the game, which was hosted by Futenma’s Single Marine Program and Navy Lt. Yonina E. Creditor, the station chaplain for MCAS Futenma. (Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Douglas D. Simons/Released)

Col. Peter Lee and Ginowan Mayor Atsuchi Sakima pose for a photog Dec. 22 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Lee and Sakima signed an extension on the Ginowan emergency vehicle and personnel access agreement. In order to save time and lives, the agreement gives Okinawan emergency vehicles and personnel base access in case of an emergency. According to Lee, commanding officer of MCAS Futenma, the agreement is just a small part of the overall partnership between the Ginowan community and the Marine Corps.

The 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, speaks with Cpl. Isaac Ibarra during a Nov. 23 visit to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The CMC and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Ronald L. Green visited III Marine Expeditionary Force, the “tip of the spear,” in the Asia-Pacific region by traveling around and speaking with forward deployed Marines across the installations that comprise Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan. The Marine Corps must be maintained as a crisis response force and a force in readiness, to include the ability for Marines to remain forward deployed and ready to fight and win. Ibarra is a combat correspondent with III MEF.

The 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, speaks with Sgt. Maj. Mario A. Marquez during a Nov. 23 visit to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa. The CMC and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Ronald L. Green visited service members with III Marine Expeditionary Force, the “tip of the spear,” in the Asia-Pacific region by travelling around and speaking with forward deployed Marines across the installations that comprise Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan. The Marine Corps must be maintained as a crisis response force and a force in readiness, to include the ability for Marines to remain forward deployed and ready to fight and win. Marquez is the sergeant major with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing.

The 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, speaks to service members during a Nov. 23 visit to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa. The CMC and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Ronald L. Green visited service members with III Marine Expeditionary Force, the “tip of the spear,” in the Asia-Pacific region by travelling around and speaking with forward deployed Marines across the installations that comprise Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan. The Marines and sailors of III MEF are faithfully committed to a force posture in the Asia-Pacific that is operationally ready and geographically dispersed, responsive to the requirements of the Japan/U.S. defense alliance.

Players from the University of Pittsburgh Men’s Basketball Team sit inside an MV-22 Osprey Nov. 12 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The team explored the inside of the Osprey and an AH-1 Super Cobra accompanied by Marine pilots during a tour of the flight line. Pittsburgh faced off against Gonzaga University in the ESPN Armed Forces Classic Basketball Game held on Okinawa. This marked the fourth year the Armed Forces Classic was held and the second time it was played in East Asia.

Master Sgt. Anthony Gonzalez presents the University of Pittsburgh Men’s Basketball Team with a stocking Nov. 12 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The stocking was pinned with the different ranks of the Marines working at the mess hall. Pittsburgh faced off against Gonzaga University in the ESPN Armed Forces Classic Basketball Game held on Okinawa. This marked the fourth year the Armed Forces Classic was held and the second time it was played in East Asia. Gonzalez is the mess hall manager on MCAS Futenma, with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific.

Marines present Jamie Dixon, the head coach of University of Pittsburgh Men’s Basketball Team, with a stocking Nov. 12 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The stocking was pinned with the different ranks of the Marines working at the mess hall. Pittsburgh faced off against Gonzaga University in the ESPN Armed Forces Classic Basketball Game held on Okinawa. This marked the fourth year the Armed Forces Classic was held and the second time it was played in East Asia.

Players from the University of Pittsburgh Men’s Basketball Team have brunch at the Mess Hall Nov. 12 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The team faced off against Gonzaga University in the ESPN Armed Forces Classic Basketball Game held on Okinawa. This marked the fourth year the Armed Forces Classic was held and the second time it was played in East Asia.

Players from the University of Pittsburgh Men’s Basketball Team have brunch at the Mess Hall Nov. 12 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The team faced off against Gonzaga University in the ESPN Armed Forces Classic Basketball Game held on Okinawa. This marked the fourth year the Armed Forces Classic was held and the second time it was played in East Asia.

Col. Peter Lee, the oldest Marine at the ceremony, hands a piece of cake to Lance Cpl. Alexis Goodwyn, the youngest Marine at a cake cutting ceremony Nov. 10 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The passing of the cake signifies the passing of experience and knowledge from the old to the young of the Marine Corps. The Marines ran the laps around the Semper Fit track to celebrate the 240th Marine Corps Birthday. It took the Marines over seven hours to finish. Lee, a New Rochelle, New York, native, is the commanding officer of MCAS Futenma. Goodwyn is an aviation operations specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific.

Marines run laps around the Semper Fit track Nov. 10 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. They ran 240 laps to celebrate the 240th Marine Corps Birthday. It took the Marines over seven hours to finish. After completing 60 miles, the Marines held a cake cutting ceremony to honor Marine Corps History.