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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 ...
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.
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Josue Marquez
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3d Marine Division participates in JGSDF’s 15th Brigade 9th anniversary and Camp Naha 47th anniversary celebration

Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s 15th Brigade stand in formation during the JGSDF’s 15th Brigade 9th anniversary and the Camp Naha 47th anniversary on Camp Naha, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 24, 2019.
Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets with Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga at the Kantei in Tokyo, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019. DOMINIQUE PINEIRO/DEFENSE DEPARTMENT
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Milley declares Pacific top US military priority in first overseas trip as Joint Chiefs chairman

The Pacific is now the top priority for the U.S. military, Gen. Mark Milley said Thursday in Tokyo while on his first overseas trip since becoming chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in September.
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My Faves: 5 Instant Noodles you have to try in Japan

Ever since I started working from home about a month ago, instant noodles have become my go-to for a quick bite.
The Death Taco Rice plate at Hapi Tapi in Onna Village is a generous serving of food and plenty of hot sauce. Photos by Shoji Kudaka
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HAPI TAPI’s spicy taco rice hits the spot

It was by accident that we stumbled across Café & Bar HAPI TAPI. On our way back from a snorkeling tour at Blue Cave, we were headed to a sandwich joint in Onna Village, but their parking was full.
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Backyard Living: Perfecting your next ribeye steak

Besides a great looking lawn, nothing showcases the backyard quite like a cookout. But anything worth doing is worth doing right.
Photos by Shoji Kudaka
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Must-try Tacos-ya's crispy and unique Tacos

Located near Sunabe Seawall in Chatan Town, Tacos-ya is a small shop located on a backstreet. But what the taco joint lacks in size, it’s makes up in a generously-sized reputation that has made its way around the island.
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13 Curious Things You Never Knew About Wasabi!

Love it or hate it, wasabi is one of the more well-known condiments served with Japanese cooking, most commonly served with sushi.
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A deep dive into Japanese curry

Most of my foreign friends tell me they didn’t know how much Japanese love curry until they came to Japan. Well, not only do we love it, but we actually have a very deep-rooted curry culture.