U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Andy Szentkuti, a corpsman with Combat Logistics Regiment 37 (CLR-37), waits for commands during a mass casualty training exercise at Kin Blue training area,...
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Melissa A. Locey, a Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) Analyst Forecaster with 3rd Intelligence Battalion, III MEF Information Group (MIG) participates in a Field Exercise (FEX) at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 3, 2021.
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Josh Cuyler with 3d Reconnaissance Battalion, 3d Marine Division, checks Marines’ gear in preparation for special patrol insertion and extraction rigging training at Kin Blue training area, Okinawa, Japan, on Aug. 12, 2021.
The embarked forces conducted boat raid scenarios over a few weeks’ time to improve tactics and techniques between Marines of the 31st MEU and the soldiers of ARDB boat platoon, in coordination with the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42).
When it comes to food, some of the most unique culinary creations found in Japan are not limited to high-class restaurants, but can be found at the humble convenience store or supermarket.
Okinawan brown sugar, made from sugarcane grown in fields blessed with strong southern-island sunlight and minerals delivered by the ocean spray, is very rich in flavor.
Following a vegan diet doesn’t just reduce one’s impact on the environment, it’s associated with a range of health benefits, making it no surprise that a plant-based food movement is on the rise.
Summers can feel like a gazillion degrees outside, especially with no air conditioning. In temperatures like this, who feels up to cooking a hot meal, or eating one for that matter?
A trip to Hiji Waterfall will most likely mean a hike of one hour and 20 minutesl. If you are planning to go there, it would be a good idea to replenish your energy before starting a long hike.
Motobu Town is a home for some of Okinawa’s most popular attractions, such as Ocean Expo Park, Emerald Beach, Nakijin Castle and a beautiful path lined with “fukugi” (garcinia) trees in Bise.