U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, presents the 2019 Aviation Safety award, Aug. 28, 2020, on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma,...
C-130T Hercules, attached to First Operations Squadron, based out of Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, fly over the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime...
With more than 28 years of Army service behind him, Sgt. Maj. Matthew Baller, has spent a career working with the broad diversity of civilian and military personnel alike.
The Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group (TRSG), America Expeditionary Strike Group (AMAESG) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducted Expeditionary Strike Force (ESF) operations March 15-18.
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.
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.
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.
A 67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle and 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker, both from Kadena Air Base, Japan, conduct aerial refueling during RED FLAG-Alaska 19-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2019.
Besides those classic dishes, particularly Chinese noodles are an inherent part of Japanese cuisine. As such, it comes to no surprise that the island nation has a vivid variety of pasta deliciousness to offer!
Okinawa is often seen as Japan's slice of tropical paradise, and it's also quite the paradise for vegan-friendly eats! From curries to crepes, and tacos to sweet treats, here are some of the best spots for vegans on the island.
Japan has a long tradition of making sweets and snacks from rice. Especially Japanese rice crackers are a favorite of the nation and you can buy them in all sorts of shapes and flavors at supermarkets and convenience stores.
To stroll the bustling maze of tiny stalls in Makishi Kosetsu Ichiba food market is to embrace Okinawa’s food culture. The combination of seafood, tropical fruit and fresh meat smells float in the air. The enthusiasm of local vendors hawking their wares adds spice to the experience.
