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Marine volunteers unearth a buried anchor April 5 during the third annual Ginowan Tropical Beach Cleanup at Tropical Beach in Ginowan City, Okinawa. Community and service members worked together to clean the beach of waste and debris. The Marines are with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Marine volunteers unearth a buried anchor April 5 during the third annual Ginowan Tropical Beach Cleanup at Tropical Beach in Ginowan City, Okinawa. Community and service members worked together to clean the beach of waste and debris. The Marines are with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by LANCE CPL. WES J. LUCKO

Community and U.S. service members play softball April 5 after the third annual Ginowan Tropical Beach Cleanup in Ginowan City, Okinawa. Ginowan City residents and Marines worked together to clean Tropical Beach, and participated in a friendly softball game and barbecue afterwards. The Marines are with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Community and U.S. service members play softball April 5 after the third annual Ginowan Tropical Beach Cleanup in Ginowan City, Okinawa. Ginowan City residents and Marines worked together to clean Tropical Beach, and participated in a friendly softball game and barbecue afterwards. The Marines are with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by LANCE CPL. WES J. LUCKO

Lance Cpls. Jeffery Bozenparth, left, and Helen Kong cleanup debris April 5 during the third annual Ginowan Tropical Beach Cleanup in Ginowan City, Okinawa. Trash and natural debris such as sticks and leaves were removed during the cleanup. Bozenparth is an aviation communications systems technician with Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Kong is an aviation communications systems technician with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 18, MACG-18, 1st MAW, III MEF.

Lance Cpls. Jeffery Bozenparth, left, and Helen Kong cleanup debris April 5 during the third annual Ginowan Tropical Beach Cleanup in Ginowan City, Okinawa. Trash and natural debris such as sticks and leaves were removed during the cleanup. Bozenparth is an aviation communications systems technician with Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Kong is an aviation communications systems technician with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 18, MACG-18, 1st MAW, III MEF.

Photo by LANCE CPL. WES J. LUCKO

Marines put out a controlled fire on a mobile aircraft fire training device at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma April 7 during a visit from Girl Scouts. The firefighting display showed how the Marines respond to an emergency situation. The mission of Girl Scouts of America is to build the courage, confidence and character of girls, who can then make the world a better place, according to their website. The Marines are aircraft rescue and firefighting specialists with ARFF, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific.

Marines put out a controlled fire on a mobile aircraft fire training device at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma April 7 during a visit from Girl Scouts. The firefighting display showed how the Marines respond to an emergency situation. The mission of Girl Scouts of America is to build the courage, confidence and character of girls, who can then make the world a better place, according to their website. The Marines are aircraft rescue and firefighting specialists with ARFF, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific.

Photo by LANCE CPL. DAVID N. HERSEY

Lance Cpl. David D. EnriquezGonzalez helps Deanna Rohlf use a fire hose at the fire station on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma April 7during a visit from Girl Scouts. The goal was to use the hose to knock down a line of cones. The mission of Girl Scouts of America is to build the courage, confidence and character of girls, who can then make the world a better place, according to their website. EnriquezGonzalez is an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist with ARFF, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific.

Lance Cpl. David D. EnriquezGonzalez helps Deanna Rohlf use a fire hose at the fire station on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma April 7during a visit from Girl Scouts. The goal was to use the hose to knock down a line of cones. The mission of Girl Scouts of America is to build the courage, confidence and character of girls, who can then make the world a better place, according to their website. EnriquezGonzalez is an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist with ARFF, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific.

Photo by LANCE CPL. DAVID N. HERSEY

Lance Cpl. Braxtyn F. Sinclair and Sparky the Fire Safety Dog demonstrate how to use the controls for a lifting air bag April 7 at the fire station on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during a visit from Girl Scouts. The large air bags are used when a car, or similarly heavy item, needs to be lifted off the ground. The Marines showed visiting Girl Scouts the equipment they use when responding to an emergency, such as the P-19A fire truck, proximity rescue suits they wear, and hydraulic tools that cut metal to assist in rescues. Sinclair is an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist ARFF, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, and Sparky is the mascot for the National Fire Protection Association.

Lance Cpl. Braxtyn F. Sinclair and Sparky the Fire Safety Dog demonstrate how to use the controls for a lifting air bag April 7 at the fire station on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during a visit from Girl Scouts. The large air bags are used when a car, or similarly heavy item, needs to be lifted off the ground. The Marines showed visiting Girl Scouts the equipment they use when responding to an emergency, such as the P-19A fire truck, proximity rescue suits they wear, and hydraulic tools that cut metal to assist in rescues. Sinclair is an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist ARFF, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, and Sparky is the mascot for the National Fire Protection Association.

Photo by LANCE CPL. DAVID N. HERSEY

Lance Cpl. Jacob P. Sicard explains the purpose of a firefighter’s helmet at the fire station on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma April 7 during a visit from Girl Scouts. Marines with aircraft rescue and firefighting showed visiting Girl Scouts the equipment they use when responding to an emergency, such as the P-19A fire truck, proximity rescue suits they wear, and hydraulic tools that cut metal to assist in rescues. Sicard is an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist with ARFF, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific.

Lance Cpl. Jacob P. Sicard explains the purpose of a firefighter’s helmet at the fire station on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma April 7 during a visit from Girl Scouts. Marines with aircraft rescue and firefighting showed visiting Girl Scouts the equipment they use when responding to an emergency, such as the P-19A fire truck, proximity rescue suits they wear, and hydraulic tools that cut metal to assist in rescues. Sicard is an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist with ARFF, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific.

Photo by LANCE CPL. DAVID N. HERSEY

Lance Cpl. Jacob P. Sicard discusses the capabilities of a P-19A fire engine at the fire station on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma April 7 during a visit from Girl Scouts. The mission of Girl Scouts of America is to build the courage, confidence and character of girls, who can then make the world a better place, according to their website. Sicard is an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist with ARFF, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific.

Lance Cpl. Jacob P. Sicard discusses the capabilities of a P-19A fire engine at the fire station on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma April 7 during a visit from Girl Scouts. The mission of Girl Scouts of America is to build the courage, confidence and character of girls, who can then make the world a better place, according to their website. Sicard is an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist with ARFF, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific.

Photo by LANCE CPL. DAVID N. HERSEY

Col. James G. Flynn, right, discusses an aerial map of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma with Maj. Gen. Juan G. Ayala, left, March 25 during a windshield tour of the installation. Ayala and other distinguished guests toured Marine Corps installations on Okinawa during a two-day visit. Ayala is also scheduled to visit Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji and MCAS Iwakuni. Ayala is the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Command. Flynn is the commanding officer of MCAS Futenma.

Col. James G. Flynn, right, discusses an aerial map of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma with Maj. Gen. Juan G. Ayala, left, March 25 during a windshield tour of the installation. Ayala and other distinguished guests toured Marine Corps installations on Okinawa during a two-day visit. Ayala is also scheduled to visit Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji and MCAS Iwakuni. Ayala is the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Command. Flynn is the commanding officer of MCAS Futenma.

Photo by Cpl. Alyssa N. Gunton

Sgt. Andrew M. Divico, left, discusses the features of the wounded warrior barracks room at the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron barracks with Maj. Gen. Juan G. Ayala March 25 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Ayala and other distinguished guests toured Marine Corps installations on Okinawa during a two-day visit. Ayala is scheduled to visit Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji and MCAS Iwakuni. Divico is an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist with H&HS, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. Ayala is the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Command.

Sgt. Andrew M. Divico, left, discusses the features of the wounded warrior barracks room at the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron barracks with Maj. Gen. Juan G. Ayala March 25 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Ayala and other distinguished guests toured Marine Corps installations on Okinawa during a two-day visit. Ayala is scheduled to visit Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji and MCAS Iwakuni. Divico is an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist with H&HS, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. Ayala is the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Command.

Photo by Cpl. Alyssa N. Gunton

Maj. Gen. Juan G. Ayala, left, shakes hands with Sgt. Andrew M. Divico March 25, thanking him for a tour of the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron barracks on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Ayala and other distinguished guests toured Marine Corps installations on Okinawa during a two-day visit. Ayala is scheduled to visit Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji and MCAS Iwakuni. Divico is an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist with H&HS, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific Ayala is the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Command.

Maj. Gen. Juan G. Ayala, left, shakes hands with Sgt. Andrew M. Divico March 25, thanking him for a tour of the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron barracks on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Ayala and other distinguished guests toured Marine Corps installations on Okinawa during a two-day visit. Ayala is scheduled to visit Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji and MCAS Iwakuni. Divico is an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist with H&HS, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific Ayala is the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Command.

Photo by Cpl. Alyssa N. Gunton

Brig. Gen. Steven R. Rudder expresses his gratitude to Marines March 3 at the Camp Foster Chapel. The noncommissioned officers of Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1 are actively engaged in leading their Marines according to the 35th commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos’ “Reawakening” letter. “I believe as a unit we will only continue to do better,” said Cpl. Ethan A. Coonce. “We can accomplish even more by spreading our leadership knowledge to other units on Okinawa. Hard work pays off.” Coonce is a maintenance management specialist with MWHS-1, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Rudder is the commanding general of 1st MAW.

Brig. Gen. Steven R. Rudder expresses his gratitude to Marines March 3 at the Camp Foster Chapel. The noncommissioned officers of Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1 are actively engaged in leading their Marines according to the 35th commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos’ “Reawakening” letter. “I believe as a unit we will only continue to do better,” said Cpl. Ethan A. Coonce. “We can accomplish even more by spreading our leadership knowledge to other units on Okinawa. Hard work pays off.” Coonce is a maintenance management specialist with MWHS-1, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Rudder is the commanding general of 1st MAW.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Stephen D. Himes

Pilots with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron prepare to land a UC-12W Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft Feb. 14 at Utaphao Royal Thai Navy Airfield, Kingdom of Thailand. The pilots were initially trained on other Marine aircraft and then trained to fly the Operational Support Aircraft as part of H&HS, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/Released)

Pilots with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron prepare to land a UC-12W Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft Feb. 14 at Utaphao Royal Thai Navy Airfield, Kingdom of Thailand. The pilots were initially trained on other Marine aircraft and then trained to fly the Operational Support Aircraft as part of H&HS, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran

Cpl. Nicholas C. Grasso inspects the UC-12W aircraft in preparation for a flight Feb. 14 at the Utaphao Royal Thai Navy Airfield. Grasso is a transport air crewman with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma, MCIPAC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/Released)

Cpl. Nicholas C. Grasso inspects the UC-12W aircraft in preparation for a flight Feb. 14 at the Utaphao Royal Thai Navy Airfield. Grasso is a transport air crewman with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma, MCIPAC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran

Mayor Atsushi Sakima, second from the right, talks with Col. James G. Flynn, second from the left, Feb. 22 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during a tsunami evacuation drill. Both men were integral in completing a disaster response agreement during late 2013 on an evacuation strategy allowing local residents to move to higher ground. Flynn is the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pete Sanders/Released)

Mayor Atsushi Sakima, second from the right, talks with Col. James G. Flynn, second from the left, Feb. 22 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during a tsunami evacuation drill. Both men were integral in completing a disaster response agreement during late 2013 on an evacuation strategy allowing local residents to move to higher ground. Flynn is the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pete Sanders/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Pete Sanders

Sgt. James D. Schmidt, 26-year-old, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, stands in front of an MV-22B Osprey Feb. 13 during the Singapore International Airshow 2014. The Singapore Air Show 2014 helps build stronger relations between the U.S. and Singapore, as well as among the international community. The event promotes military to military discussions on aircraft and equipment, which enables greater interoperability of aviation platforms, and furthers international military relationships and cooperation. The U.S. is committed to maintaining peace and stability in the region, and this event demonstrates a focus of the U.S. rebalance to the Asia-Pacific region. The Osprey is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Caleb D. Eames/Released)

Sgt. James D. Schmidt, 26-year-old, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, stands in front of an MV-22B Osprey Feb. 13 during the Singapore International Airshow 2014. The Singapore Air Show 2014 helps build stronger relations between the U.S. and Singapore, as well as among the international community. The event promotes military to military discussions on aircraft and equipment, which enables greater interoperability of aviation platforms, and furthers international military relationships and cooperation. The U.S. is committed to maintaining peace and stability in the region, and this event demonstrates a focus of the U.S. rebalance to the Asia-Pacific region. The Osprey is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Caleb D. Eames/Released)

Photo by Capt. Caleb Eames

1st. Lt. William E. Wiggins, 27-years-old, of Rome, Ga., a KC-130 J Super Hercules pilot with Marine Refueler Transport Squadron 152 stands in front of his aircraft Feb. 13 during the Singapore International Airshow 2014. The Singapore Air Show 2014 helps build stronger relations between the U.S. and Singapore, as well as among the international community. The event promotes military to military discussions on aircraft and equipment, which enables greater interoperability of aviation platforms, and furthers international military relationships and cooperation. The U.S. is committed to maintaining peace and stability in the region, and this event demonstrates a focus of the U.S. rebalance to the Asia-Pacific region. VMGR-152 is with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Caleb D. Eames/Released)

1st. Lt. William E. Wiggins, 27-years-old, of Rome, Ga., a KC-130 J Super Hercules pilot with Marine Refueler Transport Squadron 152 stands in front of his aircraft Feb. 13 during the Singapore International Airshow 2014. The Singapore Air Show 2014 helps build stronger relations between the U.S. and Singapore, as well as among the international community. The event promotes military to military discussions on aircraft and equipment, which enables greater interoperability of aviation platforms, and furthers international military relationships and cooperation. The U.S. is committed to maintaining peace and stability in the region, and this event demonstrates a focus of the U.S. rebalance to the Asia-Pacific region. VMGR-152 is with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Caleb D. Eames/Released)

Photo by Capt. Caleb Eames

Ryuta Arashiro runs toward the finish line during a friendly competition between firefighters from Ginowan City Fire Department and Marine aircraft rescue and firefighting specialists with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron and Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 Jan. 31 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The firefighters spent the day competing against each other in a series of timed events based around daily firefighting skills. Arashiro is a firefighter with the Ginowan City Fire Department. H&HS is with MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. MWSS-172 is with, Marine Wing Support Group 17, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Photo by Lance Cpl. Stephen D. Himes

Ryuta Arashiro runs toward the finish line during a friendly competition between firefighters from Ginowan City Fire Department and Marine aircraft rescue and firefighting specialists with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron and Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 Jan. 31 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The firefighters spent the day competing against each other in a series of timed events based around daily firefighting skills. Arashiro is a firefighter with the Ginowan City Fire Department. H&HS is with MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. MWSS-172 is with, Marine Wing Support Group 17, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Photo by Lance Cpl. Stephen D. Himes

Photo by Lance Cpl. Stephen D. Himes

Marines pass buckets of water during the bucket brigade event Jan. 31 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The bucket brigade represents how firefighters fought fires before the advent of technology such as the hand-pumped fire engine. The Marines are with H&HS, MCAS Futenma, MCB Camp Butler, MCIPAC.

Marines pass buckets of water during the bucket brigade event Jan. 31 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The bucket brigade represents how firefighters fought fires before the advent of technology such as the hand-pumped fire engine. The Marines are with H&HS, MCAS Futenma, MCB Camp Butler, MCIPAC.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Stephen D. Himes

Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Tieden dons his protective clothing during a firefighter rodeo Jan. 31 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Each of the various exercises during the firefighter rodeo style event tested the skills of the contestants in multiple aspects of their daily tasks. Tieden is a fire protection specialist with Fire Protection Flight, 18th Civil Engineering Squadron, Civil Engineering Group, 18th Wing, currently assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific.

Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Tieden dons his protective clothing during a firefighter rodeo Jan. 31 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Each of the various exercises during the firefighter rodeo style event tested the skills of the contestants in multiple aspects of their daily tasks. Tieden is a fire protection specialist with Fire Protection Flight, 18th Civil Engineering Squadron, Civil Engineering Group, 18th Wing, currently assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Stephen D. Himes

Marine Corps Air Station Futenma