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31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Maritime Raid Force begins training exercise in Hawaii

The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit is conducting a series of training events both on and off base in Oahu, Hawaii, January 6-31, 2020.
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A 5-step prelude to starting my diet

I’m a little upset that my husband didn’t give me a Peloton for Christmas, but then again, he might be in the doghouse if he did.
A maintainer from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepares to fuel an F-15 Eagle during Exercise Rumrunner at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Japan, Jan. 10, 2020. Airmen from the 18th Wing operate in a safe and environmentally conscious manner and adhere to strict standards set by Department of Defense and host governments at all times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
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18th Wing, joint partners execute first WestPac Rumrunner exercise

More than 60 aircraft and 300 personnel from the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Army, and Marine Corps participated in 18th Wing’s first WestPac Rumrunner exercise Jan. 10, 2020.
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Albert J. Carls
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3D MARDIV conduct exercise Samurai 2-20

The purpose of this exercise is to conduct battle drills that validate the 3rd Marine Division’s movement, setup of a combat operations center, force protection, and passage of command and control between supporting elements.
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ujian Gosun
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U.S. Marines conduct urban breach demolition and explosives training during exercise Fuji Viper 20-2

U.S. Marines conduct urban breach demolition and explosives training during exercise Fuji Viper 20-2 on Camp Fuji, Japan, Nov. 27, 2019.
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VP-45, Japan Maritime Defense Forces conclude ANNUALEX 2019

The U.S. Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) completed their largest bilateral exercise, ANNUALEX, in the Sea of Japan Nov. 21.
A 320th Special Tactics Squadron jumpmaster overlooks Wake Island, Wake Atoll, during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019, over the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Team Kadena conducts Exercise Gryphon Pacific

The purpose of the Gryphon Pacific 20-1 was to exercise the 353rd Special Operations Group’s ability to employ lethal, agile, resilient forces throughout the United States Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.
Official U.S. Navy file photo of a P-8A Poseidon (Photo by MC1 Joshua Hammond)
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CTF-72 participates in ANNUALEX 2019

The U.S. Navy and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) kicked off their largest bilateral exercise, ANNUALEX, in the Sea of Japan Nov. 11.
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Testorff with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, performs a radio check while on patrol during Samurai 20-1 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 22, 2019. The purpose of this exercise is to conduct battle drills that validate the 3rd Marine Division’s movement, setup of a combat operations center, force protection, and passage of command and control between supporting elements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. David Staten)
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3rd Marine Division conducts Exercise Samurai 1-20

Over the past week, from Oct. 22-25, 2019, the 3rd Marine Division conducted Exercise Samurai 1-20, as part of an ongoing series of training to exercise command and control on the battlefield.
U.S. service members sweep for land mines during an explosive ordnance disposal exercise at Kin Blue Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. The EOD exercise was designed to simulate conventional warfare and the use of conventional ordnance and involved the participation of three U.S. military branches and over 43 different military occupational specialties within III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carla Elizabeth O)
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Out of the Box: Marines conduct EODEX 2019

Two explosive ordnance disposal Marines, an Air Force EOD technician and a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear specialist Marine stood around a manhole, peering down at a dummy with its limbs in unnatural positions – a simulated casualty that needed to be retrieved.
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Taco rice is all the craze on Okinawa

Nothing says fast food in the south of Japan like “tako-raisu!” And 2019 marks the 35th birthday of this signature Okinawan dish, according to local lore.
Photos by Shoji Kudaka
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Looking for a burrito on Okinawa? Here's where to go!

Burritos are not common in Japan. To top that, putting one together can prove a challenge. 
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Okinawans love them some Spam

Spam, Spam, Spam – lovely Spam!
To most, it’s an old Monty Python skit. But if you’re on Okinawa, it’s a way of life.
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Okinawa's Wing King a tasty option for chicken

While many of your go-to restaurants for hot wings, a familiar game-day favorite, like Buffalo Wild Wings or Hoo ters, may not yet have a home in Okinawa, there is no need to feel disappointed. Wing King is here to help with those spicy cravings.
Photos by Shoji Kudaka
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Okinawa's Forest Café Junon serves up hearty comfort food

Junon offers hearty comfort foods perfect after spending time underground. Choose from hamburger steak, taco rice, a “fish dish” and more. There are also both Japanese and English menus available.
Photos by Shoji Kudaka
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On Okinawa, tasty sandwiches can be found at The Bros

Americans may be hard to please when it comes to sandwiches. Every U.S. state has its signature sandwich, and individuals often have their own favorites.