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Ana Gonzalez runs intently during the Habu Fun Run Oct. 26 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Runners chose one of two paths at the beginning of their cardiovascular journey, either a five kilometer or 10 kilometer course.

Ana Gonzalez runs intently during the Habu Fun Run Oct. 26 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Runners chose one of two paths at the beginning of their cardiovascular journey, either a five kilometer or 10 kilometer course.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Jean-Paul

Mathew and Krystin Piston pose for a picture during the Habu Fun Run Oct. 26 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Runners chose one of two paths at the beginning of their cardiovascular journey, either a five kilometer or 10 kilometer course. Mathew is a MV-22 Osprey Pilot with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Air Wing.

Mathew and Krystin Piston pose for a picture during the Habu Fun Run Oct. 26 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Runners chose one of two paths at the beginning of their cardiovascular journey, either a five kilometer or 10 kilometer course. Mathew is a MV-22 Osprey Pilot with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Air Wing.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Jean-Paul

A runner crosses the finish with his children in tow during the Habu Fun Run Oct. 26 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Runners chose one of two paths at the beginning of their cardiovascular journey, either a five kilometer or 10 kilometer course.

A runner crosses the finish with his children in tow during the Habu Fun Run Oct. 26 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Runners chose one of two paths at the beginning of their cardiovascular journey, either a five kilometer or 10 kilometer course.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Jean-Paul

Jennifer Sanchez, left, and Nora Hudson pose for a picture during the Habu Fun Run Oct. 26 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Runners chose one of two paths at the beginning of their cardiovascular journey, either a five kilometer or 10 kilometer course.

Jennifer Sanchez, left, and Nora Hudson pose for a picture during the Habu Fun Run Oct. 26 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Runners chose one of two paths at the beginning of their cardiovascular journey, either a five kilometer or 10 kilometer course.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Jean-Paul

Members of the Okinawa Prefecture Defense Association listen to Col. Peter Lee’s response during the question and answer portion of an educational tour Oct. 22 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Lee explained to guests the mission of tenant units on MCAS Futenma and highlighted the Marines’ contribution to the Okinawa community as well as disaster relief efforts and operational capabilities of the air station throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Lee is the commanding officer of MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific and a New Rochelle, N.Y., native.

Members of the Okinawa Prefecture Defense Association listen to Col. Peter Lee’s response during the question and answer portion of an educational tour Oct. 22 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Lee explained to guests the mission of tenant units on MCAS Futenma and highlighted the Marines’ contribution to the Okinawa community as well as disaster relief efforts and operational capabilities of the air station throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Lee is the commanding officer of MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific and a New Rochelle, N.Y., native.

Photo by Cpl. Janessa Pon

Col. Peter Lee explains the history of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to members of the Okinawa Prefecture Defense Association during an educational tour Oct. 22 on MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Lee highlighted the Marines’ contribution to the Okinawa community as well as disaster relief efforts and operational capabilities of the air station in the Asia-Pacific region. After the presentation, Lee answered the members’ questions before they boarded a bus for a tour of the installation. Lee is the commanding officer of MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific and a New Rochelle, N.Y., native.

Col. Peter Lee explains the history of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to members of the Okinawa Prefecture Defense Association during an educational tour Oct. 22 on MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Lee highlighted the Marines’ contribution to the Okinawa community as well as disaster relief efforts and operational capabilities of the air station in the Asia-Pacific region. After the presentation, Lee answered the members’ questions before they boarded a bus for a tour of the installation. Lee is the commanding officer of MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific and a New Rochelle, N.Y., native.

Photo by Cpl. Janessa Pon

Asao Ogimi, left, presents gifts to Col. Peter Lee during an educational tour Oct. 22 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. During the tour, members of the Okinawa Prefecture Defense Association learned about the history and tenant commands of MCAS Futenma and their capabilities. After a question and answer session, the members boarded a bus for a windshield tour of the installation. Ogimi is a chairman with the Okinawa Prefecture Defense Association. Lee is the commanding officer of MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific and a New Rochelle, N.Y., native.

Asao Ogimi, left, presents gifts to Col. Peter Lee during an educational tour Oct. 22 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. During the tour, members of the Okinawa Prefecture Defense Association learned about the history and tenant commands of MCAS Futenma and their capabilities. After a question and answer session, the members boarded a bus for a windshield tour of the installation. Ogimi is a chairman with the Okinawa Prefecture Defense Association. Lee is the commanding officer of MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific and a New Rochelle, N.Y., native.

Photo by Cpl. Janessa Pon

Masaoki Fukui, left, exchanges business cards with Lt. Col. James J. Hurd during a visit and educational tour October 14 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. During the visit, chairmen of the Japan-Russia Friendship Association were informed about the history and tenant units of MCAS Futenma and their capabilities. After a question and answer session, the guests boarded a bus for a windshield tour of the installation. Fukui is a chairman with the Japan-Russia Friendship Association. Hurd is the executive officer of MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific and a Kingston, New Hampshire, native.

Masaoki Fukui, left, exchanges business cards with Lt. Col. James J. Hurd during a visit and educational tour October 14 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. During the visit, chairmen of the Japan-Russia Friendship Association were informed about the history and tenant units of MCAS Futenma and their capabilities. After a question and answer session, the guests boarded a bus for a windshield tour of the installation. Fukui is a chairman with the Japan-Russia Friendship Association. Hurd is the executive officer of MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific and a Kingston, New Hampshire, native.

Photo by Cpl. Janessa Pon

Daisuke Haneshiro, left, exchanges business cards with Lt. Col. James J. Hurd during a visit and educational tour October 14 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. During the visit, chairmen of the Japan-Russia Friendship Association were instructed on the history and tenant units of MCAS Futenma. After a question and answer session, Marine officials provided the chairmen with a windshield tour of the air station. Haneshiro is a chairman with the Japan-Russia Friendship Association. Hurd is the executive officer of MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific and a Kingston, New Hampshire, native.

Daisuke Haneshiro, left, exchanges business cards with Lt. Col. James J. Hurd during a visit and educational tour October 14 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. During the visit, chairmen of the Japan-Russia Friendship Association were instructed on the history and tenant units of MCAS Futenma. After a question and answer session, Marine officials provided the chairmen with a windshield tour of the air station. Haneshiro is a chairman with the Japan-Russia Friendship Association. Hurd is the executive officer of MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific and a Kingston, New Hampshire, native.

Photo by Cpl. Janessa Pon

Masaoki Fukui, left, exchanges business cards with Lt. Col. James J. Hurd during a visit and educational tour October 14 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. During the visit, chairmen of the Japan-Russia Friendship Association were informed about the history and tenant units of MCAS Futenma and their capabilities. After a question and answer session, the guests boarded a bus for a windshield tour of the installation. Fukui is a chairman with the Japan-Russia Friendship Association. Hurd is the executive officer of MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific and a Kingston, New Hampshire, native.

Masaoki Fukui, left, exchanges business cards with Lt. Col. James J. Hurd during a visit and educational tour October 14 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. During the visit, chairmen of the Japan-Russia Friendship Association were informed about the history and tenant units of MCAS Futenma and their capabilities. After a question and answer session, the guests boarded a bus for a windshield tour of the installation. Fukui is a chairman with the Japan-Russia Friendship Association. Hurd is the executive officer of MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific and a Kingston, New Hampshire, native.

Photo by Cpl. Janessa Pon

Guests pose for pictures during the Futenma Haunted Labyrinth VIP opening Oct. 9 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The Futenma Haunted Labyrinth is a fundraiser for the Single Marine Program held annually for the past four years. Approximately 200 Okinawa residents and service members navigated the labyrinth and enjoyed a dinner buffet at the Habu Pit. The labyrinth is scheduled to open its doors to the public Oct. 23, 24, 29, and 30.

Guests pose for pictures during the Futenma Haunted Labyrinth VIP opening Oct. 9 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The Futenma Haunted Labyrinth is a fundraiser for the Single Marine Program held annually for the past four years. Approximately 200 Okinawa residents and service members navigated the labyrinth and enjoyed a dinner buffet at the Habu Pit. The labyrinth is scheduled to open its doors to the public Oct. 23, 24, 29, and 30.

Photo by Cpl. Janessa Pon

Okinawa residents and service members enjoy fruit from the buffet following a VIP opening of the Futenma Haunted Labyrinth Oct. 9 Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The Futenma Haunted Labyrinth is a fundraiser for the Single Marine Program held annually for the past four years. During the event, about 200 Okinawa residents and service members navigated the labyrinth together and enjoyed a dinner buffet afterward at the Habu Pit. The labyrinth is scheduled to open its doors to the public Oct. 23, 24, 29, and 30.

Okinawa residents and service members enjoy fruit from the buffet following a VIP opening of the Futenma Haunted Labyrinth Oct. 9 Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The Futenma Haunted Labyrinth is a fundraiser for the Single Marine Program held annually for the past four years. During the event, about 200 Okinawa residents and service members navigated the labyrinth together and enjoyed a dinner buffet afterward at the Habu Pit. The labyrinth is scheduled to open its doors to the public Oct. 23, 24, 29, and 30.

Photo by Cpl. Janessa Pon

A service member dressed as a clown peers through the smoke in the Futenma Haunted Labyrinth during the VIP opening of the Futenma Haunted Labyrinth Oct. 9 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The Futenma Haunted Labyrinth is a fundraiser for the Single Marine Program held annually for the past four years. Approximately 200 Okinawa residents and service members navigated the labyrinth and enjoyed a dinner buffet at the Habu Pit. Volunteers in the labyrinth lined hallways and took parts in various scenes throughout the building to provide guests with a fun and frightful experience. The labyrinth is scheduled to open its doors to the public Oct. 23, 24, 29, and 30.

A service member dressed as a clown peers through the smoke in the Futenma Haunted Labyrinth during the VIP opening of the Futenma Haunted Labyrinth Oct. 9 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The Futenma Haunted Labyrinth is a fundraiser for the Single Marine Program held annually for the past four years. Approximately 200 Okinawa residents and service members navigated the labyrinth and enjoyed a dinner buffet at the Habu Pit. Volunteers in the labyrinth lined hallways and took parts in various scenes throughout the building to provide guests with a fun and frightful experience. The labyrinth is scheduled to open its doors to the public Oct. 23, 24, 29, and 30.

Photo by Cpl. Janessa Pon

Guests enjoy a dinner buffet at the VIP opening of the Futenma Haunted Labyrinth Oct. 9 Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The Futenma Haunted Labyrinth is a fundraiser for the Single Marine Program held annually for the past four years. Approximately 200 Okinawa residents and service members came together to enjoy a good scare and a dinner buffet at the Habu Pit. The labyrinth is scheduled to open its doors to the public Oct. 23, 24, 29, and 30.

Guests enjoy a dinner buffet at the VIP opening of the Futenma Haunted Labyrinth Oct. 9 Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The Futenma Haunted Labyrinth is a fundraiser for the Single Marine Program held annually for the past four years. Approximately 200 Okinawa residents and service members came together to enjoy a good scare and a dinner buffet at the Habu Pit. The labyrinth is scheduled to open its doors to the public Oct. 23, 24, 29, and 30.

Photo by Cpl. Janessa Pon

A costumed service member poses for a picture during the dinner buffet after the VIP opening of the Futenma Haunted Labyrinth Oct. 9 Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The Futenma Haunted Labyrinth is a fundraiser for the Single Marine Program held annually for the past four years. Approximately 200 Okinawa residents and service members navigated the labyrinth and enjoyed a dinner buffet at the Habu Pit. Service members still in costume spent time with guests during the dinner, highlighting the upcoming dates of future events. The labyrinth is scheduled to open its doors to the public Oct. 23, 24, 29, and 30.

A costumed service member poses for a picture during the dinner buffet after the VIP opening of the Futenma Haunted Labyrinth Oct. 9 Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The Futenma Haunted Labyrinth is a fundraiser for the Single Marine Program held annually for the past four years. Approximately 200 Okinawa residents and service members navigated the labyrinth and enjoyed a dinner buffet at the Habu Pit. Service members still in costume spent time with guests during the dinner, highlighting the upcoming dates of future events. The labyrinth is scheduled to open its doors to the public Oct. 23, 24, 29, and 30.

Photo by Cpl. Janessa Pon

Master Sgt. Jason Annis invites participants to proceed into the Futenma Haunted Labyrinth Oct. 9 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Marines and sailors with the Single Marine Program came together to build the haunted labyrinth, design scenes and market to service members and Okinawa residents. The now four-year-running event serves as an annual fundraiser for SMP. Volunteers in the labyrinth lined hallways and took parts in various scenes throughout the building to provide guests with a fun and frightful experience. The labyrinth is scheduled to open its doors to the public Oct. 23, 24, 29, and 30. Annis is the data chief with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma and a Batavia, New York, native.

Master Sgt. Jason Annis invites participants to proceed into the Futenma Haunted Labyrinth Oct. 9 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Marines and sailors with the Single Marine Program came together to build the haunted labyrinth, design scenes and market to service members and Okinawa residents. The now four-year-running event serves as an annual fundraiser for SMP. Volunteers in the labyrinth lined hallways and took parts in various scenes throughout the building to provide guests with a fun and frightful experience. The labyrinth is scheduled to open its doors to the public Oct. 23, 24, 29, and 30. Annis is the data chief with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma and a Batavia, New York, native.

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Collins

Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, practice moving together and communicating. The front Marine is a handline man and controls the flames while the rear Marine, known as the rescue man, points out the location of fires and pulls anyone inside the aircraft to safety. ARFF Marines are one of the safety measures MCAS Futenma uses in case of emergencies. H&HS, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan, reached 100,000 flight hours without incident Oct. 1.

Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, practice moving together and communicating. The front Marine is a handline man and controls the flames while the rear Marine, known as the rescue man, points out the location of fires and pulls anyone inside the aircraft to safety. ARFF Marines are one of the safety measures MCAS Futenma uses in case of emergencies. H&HS, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan, reached 100,000 flight hours without incident Oct. 1.

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Collins

Cpl. Cody Gravley uses a surveillance scope Aug. 31 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Approach and arrival controllers use the scope to assist aircraft in making their final approach. Safety measures like this contribute to the overall safety of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan which reached 100,000 flight hours Oct. 1. Gravley is an air traffic controller with Marine Air Control Squadron 4, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Air Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Cpl. Cody Gravley uses a surveillance scope Aug. 31 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Approach and arrival controllers use the scope to assist aircraft in making their final approach. Safety measures like this contribute to the overall safety of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan which reached 100,000 flight hours Oct. 1. Gravley is an air traffic controller with Marine Air Control Squadron 4, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Air Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Collins

Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, pose for a picture in their proximity gear Aug. 31 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. ARFF Marines are trained to fight aircraft fires and serve as one of the safety measures in place on MCAS Futenma in case of incidents. The squadron, H&HS, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan, reached 100,000 flight hours without incident Oct. 1.

Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, pose for a picture in their proximity gear Aug. 31 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. ARFF Marines are trained to fight aircraft fires and serve as one of the safety measures in place on MCAS Futenma in case of incidents. The squadron, H&HS, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan, reached 100,000 flight hours without incident Oct. 1.

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Collins

Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, show off the capabilities of the water turret Aug. 31 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. ARFF Marines are trained to fight aircraft fires and are one of the safety measures in place on MCAS Futenma in case of emergencies. H&HS, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan, reached 100,000 flight hours without incident Oct. 1.

Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, show off the capabilities of the water turret Aug. 31 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. ARFF Marines are trained to fight aircraft fires and are one of the safety measures in place on MCAS Futenma in case of emergencies. H&HS, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan, reached 100,000 flight hours without incident Oct. 1.

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Collins

Marine Corps Air Station Futenma