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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Mario A. Marquez, sergeant major, Command Element Marine Forces Central Command Forward, runs with the unit colors during a command run on Naval Support Activity Bahrain Jan. 22, 2015. The run was conducted to boost morale and build camaraderie within the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CE MARFOR CENTCOM FWD Cpl. Sean Searfus/ Released)
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III MEF bids farewell to Sergeant Major Mario Marquez

III Marine Expeditionary Force Marines and sailors bid farewell to III MEF Sergeant Major Sgt. Maj. Mario A. Marquez here on Aug. 4, 2020.
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Steven Salazar, a bassoon player with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band, plays the bassoon during a combined performance with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th Brigade Band on June 18, 2020, on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Salazar is a native of Los Angeles, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brennan J. Beauton)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Steven Salazar
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III MEF Band and the JGSDF 15th Brigade Band perform together amidst COVID-19

The III Marine Expeditionary Force and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th Brigade bands performed together from June 15 to 18 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan.
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Futenma Flight Line Fair March 14-15 postponed

As a precaution due to the COVID-19 coronavirus, the 2020 Futenma Flight Line Fair (FLF) scheduled for March 14 & 15 on MCAS Futenma has been postponed. Follow MCCS Okinawa on Facebook or visit website at mccsokinawa.com for updates about FLF. 
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 12, 2020) Soldiers from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment launch an amphibious assault vehicle from the well deck of the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) for an amphibious assault demonstration as part of Iron Fist 2020, Feb. 12, 2020. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Natalie M. Byers/Released)
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US Sailors, Marines Train Alongside Japanese Soldiers in Exercise Iron Fist

Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) and amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) along with U.S. Marines welcomed aboard Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment soldiers in support of Exercise Iron Fist 2020, Feb. 3 through Feb. 14.
Photo by Bert Blanchette
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III MEF and JGSDF conclude Northern Viper 2020

U.S. Marines from across III Marine Expeditionary Force, and members of 5th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, say goodbye as exercise Northern Viper 2020 comes to an end, concluding the training that has taken place for the last few weeks in Hokudaien and Yausubetsu Training Areas, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 26 to Feb. 8, 2020.
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dylan Hess
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Bilateral training exercise at Hokudaien Training Area, Hokkaido

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cameron Knight, a water support technician with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, starts a generator at Hokudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 28, 2020.
U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Cpl. Cameron E. Parks
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Any clime, any place

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and Soldiers from 5th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, train to traverse through rough and snowy terrain at exercise Northern Viper 2020, in Hokudaien Training Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 24, 2020.
Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Audrey M. C. Rampton
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U.S. Marines, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force begin Exercise Forest Light Western Army

More than 145 Okinawa-based U.S. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit will join around 500 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service members, for bilateral training exercise Forest Light Western Army Jan. 18 – 31, 2020, in Kyushu, Japan.
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert
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U.S. and Japan conduct bilateral exercise Yama Sakura 77

U.S. Marines and U.S. Army Soldiers, alongside members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, participated in Exercise Yama Sakura 77 on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan Dec. 9-16, 2019, strengthening military operations, readiness, trust and friendship between U.S. forces and the JGSDF.
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. D’Angelo Yanez
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Forest Light Middle Army begins

U.S. Marines and Soldiers from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force will conduct training exercise Forest Light Middle Army at Aibano Training Area in the Shiga Prefecture of Japan from Dec. 1 to Dec. 13, 2019.
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8 mistakes foreigners make when eating in Japanese restaurants

Since Japan is home to some of the richest, tastiest, most unique dishes in the world, eating out over here can be an amazing experience.
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12 Unique Japanese Foods You MUST Try At Least Once!

Japanese food is a favorite for people around the world, and many visitors to Japan look forward to trying out popular fare like yakiniku, takoyaki, okonomiyaki, shabu shabu and more!
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Recipe: Mama LuLu's famous garlic bread

It's easy to prep while you're cooking the rest of dinner and then pop it in the oven after everything else is ready! Enjoy!
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Recipe: Zucchini apple bread with crumble topping

Preheat oven to 350, combine zucchini apple ingredients in a large bowl. Spray 2 standard loaf baking containers with non-stick grease and pour the mixture.
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3-in-1: Salsa, pico de gallo, and guacamole

Ready to make an easy 3-in-1 Mexican dip? This recipe is great for snacks, BBQ, tortilla chips & dip, tacos, nachos, quesadillas, and so much more!
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Okinawa restaurant offers classic American-style chicken wings

The Wing King in Chatan is popular spot for anyone craving that classic taste of American-style chicken wing.