31st Marine Expeditionary Unit

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Camp Hansen Marine receives Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal

Commanding Officer of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), Capt. James Robinson, right, presents the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Cpl. Simon Palacios, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) .

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Camp Hansen Marines conduct toy drive for children’s home

U.S. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), pose for a photo with presents to be donated to the Nagomi Home for Children at Camp Hansen, Japan, Dec. 21, 2021.

Cpl. Kasey Dimatteo

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31st MEU conducts training exercise at Camp Hansen

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kasey Dimatteo, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) defense specialist with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), surveys a building during a training exercise in Combat Town, Okinawa, Japan Nov. 29, 2021.

Cpl. Jacob Deluca

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Camp Hansen's Marines complete Martial Arts Instructor Course

U.S. Marine Cpl. Jacob Deluca, an electronic warfare operator with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), yells out a command during a Martial Arts Instructor Course culminating event at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 4, 2021.

Cpl. Victor Obakpe

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Martial Arts Instructor Course conducted at Camp Hansen

U.S. Marine Cpl. Victor Obakpe, an engineer equipment mechanic with Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), sits in a stance during a groundfighting spar at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 1, 2021.

Cpl. Francisco Castillo

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Camp Hansen’s Marines complete Martial Arts Instructor course

U.S. Marine Cpl. Francisco Castillo, a fire support Marine with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, climbs a bar during a Martial Arts Instructor course at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 27, 2021.

Sgt. John James

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Okinawa Marine saves woman bitten by venomous habu snake

Using lifesaving skills he learned from the Marine Corps, Sgt. John James from Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) was able to save a local elderly woman from a venomous snake bite on Nov. 6, 2020.

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BLT 1/5 CAAT 1 executes HITT workout

Sgt. Sean Reawarren, a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor, grapples with Cpl. Cameron Rambo, a team leader,with Combined Anti-Armor Team 1, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a High Intensity Tactical Training event on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 30, 2019.

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BLT 1/5 conducts simulated boat raid at Kin Blue

A Marine with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, secures gear to a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft during a simulated boat raid, on Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 5th, 2019.

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VIDEO| Japan Kitchen: Making your own Japanese CoCo’s curry

The recipe below is meant to replicate your favorite CoCo’s curry sauce and, best of all, it can be personalized with whatever ingredients you enjoy. This recipe is adapted from Japanese comedian Saigen Daisuke, who is known for trying to replicate dishes from popular restaurants.

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Recipe: Pumpkin bread with cream cheese layer

This amazing pumpkin bread recipe comes courtesy of Brittany Crider, and is a beloved family favorite that she and her sister used to make with her grandmother.

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Yoshoku: Western-style dishes with Japanese twist

Foods like omurice, ton katsu and naporitan spaghetti are items you’ve likely seen on a menu if you’ve ever visited a casual dining restaurant in Japan.

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Munch on these protein-rich snacks

I know how important it is for you to consume an adequate amount of protein while building muscle. Sometimes it’s hard to prepare non-repetitive meals that meet your protein consumption. However, it’s much simpler that it really looks.

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Delightful Desserts: Baking beautiful Black Bottom Cupcakes

Black bottom cupcakes! A delicious and easy recipe your family will be dying to try this holiday season! Mouthwatering deliciousness ensues!