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Northern Fuji Artillery Exercise
12th Marines will conduct artillery relocation training in the Fuji training area from late-October to mid-November, 2009.
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Kadena hosts 10th annual Special Olympics. (Photos by Cpl. Andrew S. Avitt).Kadena hosts 10th annual Special Olympics
Lance Cpl. Jovane M. Holland
KADENA AIR BASE, Okinawa (Nov 20, 2009) -- The sun shone and spirits were high as more than 900 special needs athletes participated in the 10th annual Kadena Special Olympics on Kadena Air Base Nov. 14.
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Marines from Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, fire an M2 .50 caliber machine gun during a crew-served weapons shoot Nov. 4 at North Fuji Maneuver Area, Camp Fuji, Japan. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Marc Ayalin).12th Marines take live-fire training to Fuji
Staff Sgt. Marc Ayalin
CAMP FUJI, Japan (Nov 20, 2009) -- The sound of machine gun fire echoed throughout the hills of the North Fuji Maneuver Area here, as Marines and sailors from the 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducted small arms live-fire training Nov. 4.
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The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) was pulled into White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan, by tugboats, during an in-port reconfiguration, Nov. 9. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas Provost).Essex rejoins PHIBRON 11, 31st MEU during exercise
Sgt. Rodolfo Toro
USS ESSEX, At Sea (Nov 20, 2009) -- In a display of flexibility, coordination and efficiency, more than 1,100 Marines, sailors and assets assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, embarked aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and the forward-deployed dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) at White Beach Naval Facility during an in-port reconfiguration, Nov. 9-11.
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Taking time to look out for your fellow Marines as illustrated above was one of the main topics discussed at the 'Beating the Blues' program. (Photo by Cpl. Andrew S. Avitt).Program helps troops handle holiday blues
Cpl. Monty Burton
CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa (Nov 20, 2009) -- The holiday season can pose many challenges for Marines and sailors stationed away from their friends and family. From alcohol issues to loneliness, many situations can lead to off-duty trouble.
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Members of Food Service Company, Combat Logistic Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistic Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, serve scrambled eggs cooked on a M1959 Field Range to Marines in the chow hall line during a scheduled power outage at Camp Kinser Mess Hall Nov. 7. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Dengrier M. Baez).Food service Marines keep plates full
Lance Cpl. Dengrier M. Baez
CAMP KINSER, Okinawa (Nov 20, 2009) -- More than 200 Marines from various units on Camp Kinser were fed by Marines from Food Service Company, Combat Logistic Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistic Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, using field mess equipment during a scheduled power outage at Camp Kinser Nov. 7.
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The giraffe is one of more than 1,000 animals available for park goers to observe at the Okinawa Kids Discovery Kingdom. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Abigail M. Wharton).Okinawa Kids Discovery Kingdom offers fun for all
Lance Cpl. Shelby R. Shields
OKINAWA CITY, Okinawa (Nov 20, 2009) -- The Okinawa Kids Discovery Kingdom offers a little something for all members of the family.
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Students from a zumba class work out with a combination of dance and aerobics set to Latin music. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Abigail M. Wharton).Zumba class participants dance away their workout
Lance Cpl. Abigail M. Wharton
OKINAWA, Japan (Nov 20, 2009) -- Many Status of Forces Agreement personnel use the energy and passion of Latin dancing to stay in shape during zumba classes held on Camps Foster, Lester, Kinser and Courtney.
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