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November 10 is the U.S. Marine Corps celebrates its 237th birthday. “The few, the proud” who serve are not only part of one of the most effective fighting forces in history, but also one of the most storied organizations in the world. Here are 11 things you might not know about the Marines.

TOKYO — In line with the planned relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futenma Air Station in Ginowan in Japan's Okinawa Prefecture to the Henoko district of Nago in the prefecture, the central government is planning to start the major parts of offshore work for land reclamation on the coast of Henoko as early as February.

Lance Cpl. Samuel Ricario, an automatic rifleman with Company F, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, throws a training grenade from the kneeling position at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 22, 2016.

Private First Class Donovan Williams, a warehouse clerk with Command Logistics Battalion 31, wishes family and friends in Marshfield, Missouri, a Merry Christmas from Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 23, 2016.

As many Soldiers, Families and civilians prepare to travel home or abroad for the holidays, U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa would like to remind you that if you see something you know shouldn't be there—or someone's behavior that doesn't seem quite right—say something. Because only you know what’s supposed to be in your everyday.

27 awards were presented to outstanding members of the U.S. Army Garrison team Dec. 14 during the Townhall and Awards Ceremony held on Torii Station. Congratulations to all of the award recipients and thank you for all of your hard work and support.