GWANGYANG, Republic of Korea -- In 1979, U.S. military commanders were looking for a way to capitalize on the expeditionary nature of the Marine Corps.
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan -- Three Marines were each awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal April 26 at Camp Hansen, as a result of meritorious actions that saved another service...
CENTRAL TRAINING AREA, OKINAWA, Japan -- Marines executed combatant diver and beach reconnaissance training April 24 in the Central Training Area to build upon amphibious reconnaissance tactics,...
Okinawa is home to nine designated UNESCO World Heritage sites, all of which can be found on the main island. The vast Shurijo Castle was the political center of the kingdom until 1879.
April 19 - May 6: Lily Festival on Ie-island April 27: Carp Streamer Festival in Hija River, Kadena Town April - Middle of May: Strawberry picking in Ginoza Town